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Connecticut western news., 1922-03-23
ST. PATRICK'S PARTY
Given to 500 Club at the Home
 of Mrs. s. J. Briggs

Mrs. s. J. Briggs gave :. St Patrick's Day party to the 800 Club and their husbands on Thursday evening, March 16th at her home on West Main Street. Cards were played and the ladies prize which was won by Mrs.-F. A. Whiting was a basket of candy. The gentlemen's prize, a box of candy, went to James Hanlon. Mrs. Hiram Beebe won the consolation prize.
 The dining room was tastefully decorated with the colors of the day. The dining table was covered with a crepe paper table cloth, decorated with green flags and harps. The place cards for the ladies were shamrocks and> for the gentlemen, pipes.
 The refreshments were fruit salad, green fortune cake, coffee, ice cream and candy.
Connecticut western news., 1922-03-23
LUCIER AWARDED $35
Town of Norfolk Wins Decision in .
 Superior Court

Tn the action of E. A. Lucier of Norfolk against the town of Norfolk in which the plaintiff claimed dam ages of $10,000, alleging that the town failed to keep an agreement concerning the transportation Of school children within the town of Norfolk and from Norfolk to Gilbert school, Winsted, and return, the su- perior court, in a decision made public finds for the defendant, al- though the plaintiff is allowed $35. Following is the memorandum of the courts decision.
 "The issues are found in favor of the defendant. No agreement was entered into by the town or by the school board of said town with the plaintiff for the transportation or carriage of children of said town for the school year of 1920 and 1921. The plaintiff did transport children of said town on Sept. ', 1920, under circumstances from which the law raised an implied promise to pay for the same which transportation I find is reasonably worth the sum of $35. On Sept. g, 1920, the plaintiff re- ceived an order drawn on the treas urer of the town for said sum of $35, which, however, he refused to receive and accept. Judgment may be en- tered for the plaintiff to recover such sum of $35.
Connecticut western news., 1922-03-23
ODD FELLOWS LOSE
Masonic Team Leads With 57 Points in Tournament

The Masonic setback team still retains it's fifty-seven varieties of luck and is 57 points ahead in the setback tournament which has now run nine weeks. Last week the Odd Fellows lost by only eight points and as there are still three games to be playedthe winners of the cup seems to heSas much in doubt as ever.
 Fifty-seven points is no insur- nlouhtable barrier and with little luck and good playing it is possible to wipe out this handicap in one Sitting. The Masons seem to have been lucky throughout the series to date and as Miss Fortune may make them a visit at any time, we wouldn't be surprised to see the beautiful silver cup reposing on a pedestal where odd men can admire when they meet each week. Here's luck, anyway.
Connecticut western news., 1922-03-23
HOLIDAY GOOD FRIDAY
Proclamation Has Been Issued
 by Governor Lake

Governor Everett J. Lake has issued a proclamation for the obser. vance of Good Friday on April IA. He says:
 "Our fathers, the founders and builders of this commonwealth, have taught us by their example to seek the guidance of divine wisdom for the duties and responsibilities of citizens and statesmen.
 "In accordance with the custom they established I hereby designate Friday, the fourteenth day of April, as a day of fasting and prayer and I earnestly desire the people of this state to gather on that day in their places of worship, humbly to acknow. ledge our share in the sins which delay the full fruition of peace in the Christian world, and to seek from Almighty God such power and wisdom and brotherly love as may enable us to solvs the problems and perform the duties which confront us in this present year"
Connecticut western news., 1922-03-23
BRANCH AT WATERBURY
State Motor Vehicle Department
 Secures Location There

Commissioner Robbins B. Stoeckel and Deputy Commissioner John Me- Donald have finally completed ar- arrangements for the actual opening If the branch of the State Motor Vehicle Department in Waterbury Thursday morning, March 23rd.
 This station will be located in the large wholesale building Lieuten- ant Governor Charles A Templeton, located at the corner of Benedist and Meadow Streets, facing the large square where there are no traffic regulations. Over five hundred cars can easily park in front of the branch office, and in the building it. self-Lieut. Governor Templeton has given the free use of 10000 sq. fit. of space to the needs of the branch office.
 This service will indeed be of much value to the people of this sec tion of the State. By driving to the Waterbury branch you can then ob- tain your markers, licenses for chauffeurs and for cars, and all other data and information usually given at the State Capitol.
Connecticut western news., 1922-03-23
Pilgrim Church Notes

Wednesday,, 7.30
 Monthly Meeting of the Officers and Teachers of the Sunday School at the Parsonage. ,.a
 Thursday, 7:30.
 Special Lenten Service. Members of the congregation will participate in brief discussion of the Topic, China the Land of the Open Door.
 Sunday Regular Morning Service of Wor- ship at 1O:3O. The pulpit will be occupied by MT. w. F. Tyler, County Secretary ofa the Y. M. c. A. for Litchfeld County. Mir Skinner will be away from Friday until newt week Tuesday in attendance upon a Con- ference on the Christian Ceilings at Dartmouth College.
 Sunday School at 11:45.
 The Adult Class will be omitted.
 Monday . The Young Woman's Guild will meet with Miss Regina Adams
 Benevolence Canvass
 Some of our Pilgrim Ladies are now undertaking our benevolence canvass. Be ready to encourage them with a worthy subscription when they call upon you.
 Monday, April 3rd
 Rev. Parker w. Fisher of Starr, N. c. will speak on his work on the Frontier. A fine set of lantern slides will illustrate his talk. Re ception with light refreshments fol- lowing. All are invited.
Connecticut western news., 1922-03-23
VAUGHAN WILLIAMS AT
 NORFOLK IN JUNE
Will Conduct A New Work
 "The Pastorial
 Symphony"

The guest of honor at the Norfolk Festival next June. will be Vaughan Williams, the distinguished English composer, whose London Sym phony' has created great interest in England and America during the
 past year. MT. Williams will bring with him and conduct for the first time in this country a new work en- titled "The Pastoral Symphony. This Symphony is in four movements and those who have seen the score say that it is difficult to recall any work which has sounded so new and at the same time so completely con- vincing. Its newness has nothing to do with technical matters. There are no strange sounds, but from the trembling wood-wind passage with
 a profound opening theme slowly groping it's way below to the rich counterpoint of 8 finale, there is no movement which loses grip. It is pure melody, continually unfolding fresh possibilities till at last it van ishes in the ethereal tones of single voice; that of soprano which takes part in the melody of the last move ment. Vaughan Williams is generally regarded as the coming man in Eng fish music. He will be the guest of MT. and Mrs. CarN Stoeckel during his visit here. r<.,# s.1.s
 Another new work which will be introduced at the Festival is Slova- kian Rhapsody which will have it's initial performance under the direc- tion of Victor Kolar, at one time associate conductor of The New York Symphony Society. MT: Kolar composed symphony for orchestra which was given initial rendition at one of the Festivals few years ago.
Connecticut western news., 1922-03-23
JUDGE RoRABACK ILL
Underwent Operation at Brooklyn
 Hospital Last Thursday

The many friends in this town and about the state, of Judge A. T. Roraback will be grieved to learn that he is i'll at a hospital in Brooklyn, N. Y. Judge Roraback has been suffering from a throat ailment for some time and was advised to go to a hospital for treatment. With his son, J. Clinton Roraback, he left last week for the Methodist Episcopal Hospital at Brooklyn, where his nephew, Dr. Goodrich is one of the head surgeons.
 Last Thursday an operation was performed on. his tonsils by Dr. Anderson assisted by Dr, Goaarich and Dr. Grahanl. His, con1kRinn is reported as very favorahla and if he continues to improve wilI be able to return to his home in another week. s. .-.-.
Connecticut western news., 1922-03-23
M. E. Church Notes

The Queen Esther Circle met with Miss, Helen Baird on Monday even ing. '
 The Ladies Aid Society will meet on this Thursday afternoon with Mrs. N. A. Preston. >f@..
 Prayer meeting this Thursday evening at 7:30. < .>'- '.:
 The annual meeting of W oman's s Home Missionary Societies of the New York Conference will be'held at St. Paul's M. dEsf Church, New York city tomorrow (Friday), March "A.
 Regular services next Sunday.
 Morning worship at 10:30. D |
 Sabbath School at 11:45. lT
 Epworth League service 6:3O i18 the evening. Topic, "The Tragedy of Buried Talents. Leader, Pastor.
 Evening worship at 7:30,
 Junior League on Monday after noon at 3:45. Leader, Natalie Coons.
 On Monday evening the Annual Meeting of the church will be held in the Church Parlors at 7:30. At this time reports will be given by all the organizations of the church of work done and money received dur ing the year. The members of the church and congregation are cor dially invited to attend this meeting.
 The anniversary meeting of the w. F. M. S's and the w. H. Ms of the New York conference will be held at Washington St. M. E. church, Poughkeepsie, N. Y. Friday, March 31st at 2 P. M.
Connecticut western news., 1922-03-23
PLANS ARE DRAWN
For New Theater Building On Railroad Street

Herbert E. Blanchard of Norfolk was in town Tuesday with the preliminary plans for the new theater and business block to be erected on Railroad street on the property recently purchased rfrom Brewer Bros. While the plans may be altered in some slight respects, the completed structure will appear about the same as present specifications call for.
 The plans call for very handsome structure in which will be located two stores and moving picture theater on the ground floor. On the second floor there will be large hall, suitable for dancing or any gathering of a large number of people It is sure to prove decided addition to the town. /., ....
Connecticut western news., 1922-03-23
HOUSATONEC VS.
 EVERGREEN A. C.
Win From Local. Five by Score of Forty-Six /
 to Twenty-Five

Housatonic scored an easy victory over the Evergreen A. c. Saturday night, annexing the game by the score of 46-22. Canaan scored the first basket but was soon left in the lurch by the speedy visitors. But nine fouls were called, five on Hou- satonic and four on Canaan. The visitors caged two of their free trials, while the locals missed all five. 3r
 McCarty and Bailey starred for the visitors, caging thrifty points between them, the former making ten baskets from the floor. The close guarding of Fox and Van Alstyne held the Evergreen forwards to four baskets. VanAlstyne was able to slip away and net four bas- kets in his spare time. Fox also counted once. Tracy hooped two floor shots and two from the chalk line.
 Baldwin scored five baskets for the locals, while O'Neil and Proper caged three and two respectively. Beaujon rang up a duo counter in the night cap session of the contest. Keenan played in hard luck and missed a couple difficult shots. Proper was in fine form, holding Tracy to two baskets.
 Score at half time was: Housatonic n
Connecticut western news., 1922-03-23
MURPHY HELD FOR
 THE SUPERIOR COURT
Home of Frank E. How'd
 Burglarized Five .. r. Times .~

The home of Frank E.. How'd of Falls Village has been entered five times during the past few months and according to MT. How'd 1t looks very much as though the same per son was responsible. As a result John H. Murphy of that place and an ex-service man, is being held for the superior court. Murphy was A1nem- Der of the "Lost Battalion" and inA solar as Wneean. learn was the only man from ountT if nots the state, with -thS stinction.
 The first time ae How'd residence was broken into was last October, when the person smashed the locks on secretary, rummaging through all the drawers in an apparent search for money. A few days later in the same month entrance was agaln gained and a number of old coins, valued at about $45 together with other money, was taken. About three days after this latest entrance the house was again broken into and a number of confederate bills and savings bank book was taken.
 Murphy was arrested for this theft and having in some manner shot himself in the finger, he was taken to the hospital. When given trial before a Justice of the Peace he proved an alibi. .|t
 The fourth break occurred about three weeks ago and the fifth one last week Saturday. When MT. How'd returned to his home, which is about three-fourths of a mile from the village, he discovered that the door had been opened with a blunt instru- ment. The intruder went to an up per room and in an attempt to gam access to a trunk, smashed the handles. MT. How'd notified the State Police and Murphy was placed under arrest by Officer filling.
 After finding the house had again been entered, MT. How'd followed tracks in the snow in general dlrec- tion in which Murphy and the claim is made that with the exception of one break they lead to his door.
 d Murphy was given a hearing be- fore Justice Futile at Salisbury last Thursday and possible cause being found he was bound over to the next term of the Superior court url- der S750 bonds, which he was unable to furnish and is now awaiting trlal at the county jail.
Connecticut western news., 1922-03-23
JACOB SCHAMERHORN
 / WAS OLDEST RESIDENT
Veteran of Civil War Dies
 at His Home on Tuesday

With the passing of Jacob Scham- erhorn on Tuesday morning, this town loses one more of the small number of remaining veterans of the Civil war and undoubtedly it's oldest resident. Death was due to old age. Mir. Schamerhorn was in his ninety second year and had lived in this town from early boyho od. He was born in Taughconic, N. Y, and when a young lad was bound out to work, as was the custom, but he ran away and located at Ore Hill.
 Nearly seventy years ago Mir. ,Schamerhorn married Harriet Fuller, a schoolmate. at Millerton, N. Y. He enlisted in Company D, 9th Conn. Infantry on August 30, 1861 from this place and was discharged August 9th, 1865. There is no record of his ever having been wounded.
 MT. Schamerhorn wa; a stone mason by trade and considerable of the masonry done in this section dur ing the past fifty years was built by him or under his direction. The place where he died and where he stFyst .she greater portion of his life, he purchased while homa>>on fur tough when in the service.
 Mir Schamerhorn's wife died about two years ago and he is survived by one son, Fred, of Wisconsin, and three grandchildren who reside in Pittsfeld, Mass. The funeral will be held from his late home on Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Burial will be in the Lower Cemetery. ae
Connecticut western news., 1922-03-23
CURTISS MUST REMAIN
 AT INSANE ASYLUM
His Trouble Pronounced - Incurable by Dr.
 Chandler

Judge Isaac Wolfe in the superior court Tuesday issued orders retain ing Edward W. Curtiss of Salisbury at the Connecticut State Hospital as an insane patient until he is dis charged in accordance with the Jaw. The order from Nudge Wolfe was received Tuesday morning by Clerk George Burnham of the superior court and comes as the result of the finding of the special commission which inquired into the sanity of Curtiss. The report of tho commis- sion was to the effect that Curtiss was insane and it was signed by States Attorney Ernest A. Ingl:s and Dr. John T. Mitchell. Judge H. Harris Warner, the third member of the commission, disscnted
 As result of Judge Wolfe's order, Curtiss will be retained ac tho state hospital and his case in the United States district court will be dropped, as Judge Thomas in that court had ruled that if the state court found Curtiss insane, he was to be reta incd at the institution. A copy of Judge Wolfe's orders was mailed Tuesday by Clerk Burnham to Judge Thomas of the United States court with u re- quest received from Judge Thomas. The papers will be served at the hos- pital Wednesday.
 The commission, which was ap- pointed by Judge Wolfe to inquire into Curtiss's sanity, held a hearing during the latter part of January, when Curtiss was present with his lawyer! Court officials from Litch- field county, physicians and attend ants from the state hospital were also present and testified that Curtiss was insane.
 At the hearing Lawyer Wall of Torrington, counsel for Curtiss, re- fused to take part in the hearing, his claim being that the state court had no jurisdiction in the case. However the commission overruled Lawyer Walls motion and the hearing was started. The chief testimony was offered by pr, Chandler of the state hospital, who produced evidence that Curtiss was insane and that his case was incprable. t
 The commission handed down it's finding to Judge Wolfe several weeks ago and it was returned to the com mission in order that 1t be corrected to meet requirements of the statutes. The finding was sent to Judge Wolfe last Friday and the order to retain Curtiss was received Tuesday from Judge Wolfe. . ...aa.' .
 Curtiss was a prisoner in the Litchfield county jail. on charge of criminal libel for the circulation of a pamphlet concerning Judge Lucien F. Burpee whep he was committed to the hospital on March 15, 1920. His term of sentence would have, expired on December 4; but through itthe action taken he was detainedqafter that time. Lawyer Wall brought the matter to the United States court on the grounds that the detention was a violation of the constitutional rights of Curtiss. ...
Connecticut western news., 1922-03-23
Dean to Face Trial Soon

While there have been no new developments in the Parsons murder case, it is apparent that the author ities intend to, try Henry w. Dean, arrested last fall on charge of mur- dering Joseph Parsons of Norfolk, at the May term of the superior court, says the Hartford "Courant", pro vided the grand jury holds him. States Attorney Walter Holcomb re- gently said that he had not decided when he would call the grand jury to consider the case, but intimated it would be shortly before the May term.
Connecticut western news., 1922-03-23

Tn the preliminary game the Cy- clones whipped the Whirlwinds 19- 12. The Cyclones had the heaviest team and maintained the lead throughout, Three baskets by Hart sent the Cyclones ahead and basket by Beilke, followed by foul shot by Hart, gave the Cyclones 9 points for the first half. Baskets by Reel and Place gave the Whirlwinds seven points for this session.
 The Whirlwinds were unable to get going in the last half and the Cy- clones soon accumulated their re- maining points
 / Hart, Beilke and Foley starred for the Cyclones. Reel, Mansir, Place, and Tripp scored for the Whirlwinds.
 Juggernaut Foley went in for the Cyclones in the last half and used his steam roller methods to good ad- vantage.
 Jimmy Place, the East Main Epidemic, was guarded by two men most of the time,> but he uncovered some new methods. of extricating himself from scrimmage.
 Fritz Smith and Hon O'Neil, the dwarf centers, each put up a good game.
 Buck Weaver, the Diving Venus, and CowbeH Barrett, the Greek God, were in good condition.
 Joe Reel, the Slippery Southpaw, caged two pretty baskets.
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Connecticut western news., 1922-03-23
Study the Golden Rule.

Man is his own worst enemy large ly because he does not do by others as he would be done by himself He may not realize it, but the more he studies the Golden Rule the more he will find therein relating to correct conduct.-Grit.
Connecticut western news., 1922-03-23
To Clean Cutlery.

Use a cork when applying cleasing powder to cutlery. If IS far better than a cloth and if you happen to, have no cleaning agent at hand cut raw potato in half and rub steel knives with that.
Connecticut western news., 1922-03-23
Old Theaters in London

London still contains two buildings that witnessed the performance of Shakespeare's plays during Shake speare's life-the Middle Temple hall and the hal of Gray's iET
Connecticut western news., 1922-03-23
Christ Church
Arthur M. Griffin, R

Arthur M Griffin, Rector Services for the 4th Sunday, March 26, in Lent.
 4 o'clock P M. Evening Prayer and Sermon.
 Weekday services: Wednesday 7:3O P. M.; Friday o'clock F. M.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1922-06-15

An italian Ice cream dealer in at.
tempting to dispose of solid silver
cross for 100000 In Glasgow disclosed
the whereabouts Of a Thirteenth cen
fury church ornament worth 100000
which disappeared several yearsZago
from the Church Of Borgo Collefa-
cato, near Aqullu, italy. The evil
dence presented In court was to the
effect that the cross was one Of the
most valuable antiquities Of Italy, and
WIS thought to have been Struggled
out OF the country by an art collector
The Ice cream vendors effort to sell
II at a 100000 figure aroused the suspi-
cions of an antiquarian because of
It's greater intrinsic worth. The ltal-
Ian contended that It has been In the
possession of his family for genera
tions, that 1t had been lost In the
earthquake at Messlna and had been
recovered By him from the ruins.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1922-06-15
For 1wenty-Seven Cents.

An Unforeseen. interruption of travel
occurred on the West side elevated
railroad one morning last week. a
short, somewhat stout, middle-aged
woman nmbllng her way to the down
town platform Mt Nlnety-third street
dropped her purse, as well as her
ticket. in the box.
The son Of Erin whose special duty
1t Is to see that tickets are dropped
In the box tried to extricate the
purse with wire. He failed and
then the woman wanted to try. The
ticket seller was called out.
Potential passengers were held up,
A crowd collected. Variegated re-
marks enllyehed the occasion. Final
" mechanic was summoned. He
took the top of the box and recov-
cred the purse. 1t contained % CENTS
Travel had been delayed almost an
York Sun.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1922-06-15
MOVE TO STOP BUILDING
OF NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
HOSPITALS IN IDAHO

Boise, Idaho.-The injunction
suit to prevent the building of more
than one anti-tuberculosis hospital
will. If successful. in reality prevent
the building of any, according to a
statesment by Mrs. Catherine Athey
head Of the Idaho nti-Tuberculosis
association. IF one goes, both will
have to CO." she states, land the
whole subject will have to be gone
into again. The northern part of
the state would not consent to being
deprived If the south secured a hos
pital and vice versa" Sentiment Is
divided on the subject. although
many expressions are heard to the
effect that, excluding all legal con-
siderations, which must be adjusted
If wrong, there should be provision
made to prevent encroachment and
spread in Idaho of the worst disease
known to mankind.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1922-06-15
STATE UNITY PROMOTED
BY AUTOMOBILE DEALERS

Boise, Idaho.-A more pronounced
spirit of state unity is sought in the
activities OF the Idaho Automotive
Trades association. whose third an
nual convention will be held in
HALEY on July IA and Is. Last year
the convention was held at Occur
d'Alene and a party OF south Idaho
auto dealers motored to the Lake
City. The object was not only to
promote a closer union in both ends
OF Idaho to visit back and firth via
the north and south highway as a
means OF getting better acquainted
with the industries and people of the
respective sections.
The foregoing is an abstract from
bulletin Just issued by the Gssocia-
ton, which adds that among the
speakers will be Governor Davis
Secretary OF State Jones, Commits
sioner of Public Works Hall and
Col. Lynn NJ. Shaw. assistant mana
ger of the National Automobile Deal
ers association.
Subjects bearing on the influence
of the auto on home and community
life, governing the auto, highway
construction and maintenance and
vital trade conditions will be in
cluded in he program-also trout!