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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1922-04-18
l8Die, lOOHurt
W hen Tornado
Hits 3 States
Hundreds Homeless in Irv-
ington and CentraIia CO.,
ILL.,; Hedrick, Ind, and
Towns in the Vicinity
Relief Sent Stricken Area
Kansas Also Suffers Dam
age; Help Called as Flood
Threatens Arkansas CITY

CHICAGO, April II. - Tornadoes
swept three central states last night
and this morning, killed at least
eighteen persons, injured more than
hundred and left hundreds homeless,
with a property loss of at least $1,000
600. Kansas. Indiana and Illinois were
the states affected. At Irvington, ILL.,,
four persons we're killed, forty were
injured and about fifty homes de-
stroyed. Ton are reported killed at
Hedrick, Ind.
Three persons were killed in Cen
tralia County, Illinois, and a number
injured, according to a dispatch from
Salem. At Williamsport, Ind, the tor
nado blew down a score of houses, and
at least one man was killed. All along
the path of the storm in this neighbor-
hood houses are reported down. Re-
ports of deaths in this section vary
from one to six.
Lewis Ortman, farmer, was killed
instantly to-day when the tornado
swept the northern part of Jasper
County, Ind, and destroyed his home.
Charles Cook, living near, was buried
in the debris of his home and is be
lieved to be fatally injured
Relief workers from central and sur
rounding towns were at lrvington to-
night caring for homeless and injured
persons. Property damage is estimated
at approximately 100000 in that town
houses. The tornado cut q path through
three counties.
The scene there tonight was one of
desolaton. Half of the homes have
been demolished. Members of families
were separated and much confusion re-
suited in the frantic search for loved
ones. transportation by road is prac-
ticaly at standstil, due to the heavy
rains which followed the tornado.
The greater suffering was expert
enccd in the farming communities.
LAFAYETTE, Ind, April 17.-Ten
persons are believed to have been
killed and many are reported seriously
twelve miles west of Wiliamsport,
Ind. Much property damage also was
done. At least hundred were seri-
ously injured in Hedrick and Sloan,
a small town northeast of Hedrick
Several others are reported dead and
many injured at farmhouses within a
five mile radius Of Hedrick
PINE BLUFF, Ark, April ia call
for assistance was sent to day to all
towns within a radius of thirty miles
of Arkansas City for men and supplies
to aid in the fight to prevent break
in the Mississippi River levees near
that place. Water was reported coming
over the entertainments, and fear was
expressed for the safety Of the citi-
zens, most Of whose homes are twenty
feet and more below the water level.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1922-04-18

ploymen Of high salaried mechanics,
economic depression and the pruning Of
wage scales, it was said at the Income
Tax Bureau, go TO make up the falling
off .s.,..,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1922-04-18
Two Big Non-Union
Prick & Co. Mines
Said To Be Closed
Fear Expressed That Strike
i'll Bcrwind-White Work.
ings May Interfere With
New York Transit Lines
Special Dispatch TO The Tribune

PITTSBURGH, April 17.-Two of the
three big non-union mines in the Con-
nellsville coke region in northern
fayette County, which for more than a
week successfully resisted the union
organizing misunderstanding Nos.
l and of the II. c. Frick Company
were reported down" tonight by Vice
President p. T. Pagan, of District s..
United Mine Workers. 1t was also an
nounced from Unontown, Fayette
County, to-day that all the mines in
and around Star Junction of the Wash
ington Coal and Coke Company had
been closed down because of the strike.
Mr. Pagan said he expected to issue
tomorrow list of 1870 mines in the
Fayette Connellsville field that the
union claims are closed.
Fear is expressed that the strike at
the mines of the Berwird- White Coal
Company, all heretofore non-union. NAV
interfere with operation of subwavs.
elevated and surface trolley lines in
New York City. The Berwind- White
mines have been big shippers of coal
east for export as we'll as for the use
of the lnterborough Rapid Transit
Comapny and, it is reported, the Brook
lyD RAPID Transit Company also
Instead of curtailment of so per
cent in the production of coke in the
Connellsville region during the first
week of the coal strike reported the
decrease averaged only 10 per cent, &C
cording to official figures just given
OUT. The actual loss in coke produc-
ton was $40 tons This represents
the difference between decrease of
20,120 tons in the lower Connellsville
district and gain of 1850 tons in
the Connellsville or northern Fayette
sector.
Representatives of the H. c. Frick
Coal and Coke Company, the Rainey
Coal and Coke Company and several
other large independent producers met
here to-day to devise means of breaking
the strike. 1t is known that every CON
Germ affected tentatively had agreed
that all strikers would be notified to
report for work not later than
Wednesday, and all who failed to do so
would be discharged Immediately.
CHARLESTON, W. Va. April IL
Judge George w. McClintic to-day CON
tinued in force for ten days the tenn
porary restraining order enjoining Off
Gals and members of the United Mine
Workers of America from further &C
tivities in the Winding Gulf field, af-
ter arguments of counsel for the Wind
ing Gulf operators and the mine work
ers' union had been heard in United
States District Court here.
Connecticut western news., 1922-09-21
CORNWALL.

In the last two years the town has paid off six thousand dollars of it's indebtedness.
 The next regular meeting of the Mems Club coming upon the day of the town meeting, the time has been changed to the previous Saturday evening when the Club will meet at Library Hall and prominent citizens will speak on the freeman's oath, che election laws, election day in old times, and kindred topics. This is to be an open meeting to which every body is invited.
 Movies, Falls Village, Friday eve. Sept. 22, Johnny Hines in "The Cub". Periodical and Comedy. Time 8 P. M.-adv.
Connecticut western news., 1922-09-21
EAST CANAAN

Movies Saturday night, Sept. 23. Johnny Hines in "The Cub". Periodi- cal and Comedy. Time P. M.-adv.
 Mrs. Johnson of Norfolk and MT. and Mrs. Canfeld of Hartford were callers at Mrs. Garfeld's Sunday.
 MT. and Mrs. D. J. Foley have re- turned to their home at Maybrook, N. Y., after spending the summer at John Foley's.
 Miss Nora Sweeney is visiting her sister, Mrs. Albert Toussaint at Ansonia.
 The Rose Buds of East Canaan were defeated at Mill River Sunday They will play the third game the first week in October, providing Ralph Stanard is not called to New York to umpire the world series fol McGraw.
 Rev. A. K. Skinner will preach al the East Canaan church at 10:45 or Sunday.
Connecticut western news., 1922-09-21
WEST CORNWALL

J. G. Ulmer, who has been the minister for the Second Congrega- tional Church the past year, preached his last sermon on Sunday, Sept. 10, and left for New Haven the next day. He expects to continue his studies for another year.
 On Sunday, Sept. IF, Rev. E. c. Starr officiated. It was communion Sunday. There is always a good reason for attending church. Just now one reason is to hear different ones and so be able to decide what one you would like for a regular minister.
 The Cornwall fair was held on Friday A beautiful day helped to make it success. The pageant giv- en by the school children was ex- cellent. Each one did his part as we'll as he could. Being out of doors with many noises to overcome it, was difficult to hear all that was said, but it was not the fault of the actors. The exhibits were smaller than usual, but of good quality. The flowers and the children's exhibits were worthy of particular mention. Someone remarked that the dinner was worth two dollars All sandwiches and hot dogs were sold and the ice-cream booth was we'll patronized. No exact figures are at hand, but the general report was successful fair.
Connecticut western news., 1922-09-21
LIME ROCK

Michael Hickey, Fay Chaffee and Charles Brasie were in Great Bar rington Sunday.
 F. H. Dresser spent the weekend and Sunday with his sister, Mrs. F. c. Tobey in West Stockbridge.
 Miss Beulah Kirth who has been spending the summer with Mrs. c. B. Lorch has returned to her home in New York.
 Fred Howe has been on the sick list.
 c. w. Barnum and Philo Lyons ot New Haven were in town one day last week.
 Herbert Fenn of Pittsfeld was ar over Sunday guest of his parents MT. and Mrs. W. R. Fenn.
 MT. and Mrs. Richard Wilson and daughter of Winsted were Sunday visitors at James Vandyke's.
 J. H. Welch was in Great Barring ton Tuesday.
 Michael Hickey is in Great Bar rington looking after and training F. H. Chaffee's horse, which will race the first day of Great Harrington fair
Connecticut western news., 1922-09-21
CANAAN VALLEY

Mrs. Samuel Mclaughlin is recov- ering from an operation in the Hun gerford hospital, Torrington.
 Farmers are busy cutting crop and filling their silos, the first frosts of the season Sunday and Monday nights.
 MT. and Mrs. Chas. Roster have purchased what is known as the Charley Johnson place and moved there.
 Mrs. Anna Sardam of New Haven is visiting Mrs. Grace Mcintyre, MT. and Mrs. Minich of Hartford, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Perkins and daugh- ter Hazel of New Marlboro spent Sunday with Mrs. Mcintyre.
 Most of the farmers in this place are planning to attend the fair at Springfield.
 Albert Hunt and family of Win sted spent Sunday at H. Rockwell's.
 MT. and Mrs. J. ". Phelps of Wa terbury, and MT. and Mrs. F. H. Langdon have returned from a visit with relatives in Fairfield, Maine and tour of the White Mountains, the party also had dinner with MT. and Mrs. R. S. Hobbs of Fairfield, MT. and Mrs. Henry Farr and MT. and Mrs. Scott of Madison, Me. at Camp Farr, Rangely Lakes, Maine.
Connecticut western news., 1922-09-21
Soliciting Funds for Home

The following letter has been re- ceived:
 "We have received information that colored man giving the name of Jenkins has been soliciting funds at Fairfield, Conn. and vicinity for Lincoln Hospital 6 Home, of New York City, and we understand that he has been presenting credentials of some character as his authority, pre- sumably purporting to come from this institution.
 "We received our information over the telephone from a MT. McNamara of Fairfield, Conn.,, a garage owner, who stated that Jenkins had given him a check for $25 in payment of his automobile bill. The check com ing back protested for non-payment, MT. McNamara telephoned our hos pital for the purpose of locating MT. Jenkins and told us his story, and stated that he had been one of the contributors, donating $25., and that he understood that Jenkins had col lected as high as $500 in one day.
 Dr. W. s. Rainsford of Ridgefeld, Conn. has also been solicited for donations and wrote regarding it.
 "This is to notify you and all per sons concerned that ths hospital has no solicitors, that we do not know anyone by the name of Jenkins, and that the person mentioned by Mir. McNamara is not known to us in any way and does not represent us in any
Connecticut western news., 1922-09-21
CORNWALL HOLLOW

Rollin Hurlburt of Seymour is doing carpenter work in town.
 Gail Whitford is attending High School in Sharon.
 MT. and Mrs. Roy Hurlburt spent Sunday at his home here.
 W. E. Lane spent a few days last week in Waterbury.
 Mrs. Geo. Wright has been visit ing her grandson, John Ocain in New Milford the past two weeks.
 Several from this place attended the Cornwall fair.
 Mrs. Geo. Ocain accompanied by Mrs. Chas. Halloway and family were in Torrington on Friday.
 Miss Lucy Jasmine is home from Lakeville.
 MT. and Mrs. John O'Bryan and MT. and Mrs. Leo Ryan were in Win sted on Sunday.
Connecticut western news., 1922-09-21
SALISBURY

The Children's Exhibit held at the Town Hall on Friday, gave much pleasure and interest to all who were fortunate enough to attend, the work showed a great deal of work on the part of the children, and much per severance and patience on the part of Miss Esther Brink, who has been their leader.
 The Misses Emma Reed, Marion Eggleston and Julius Audatat have returned to Connecticut Agricultural College to resume their studies.
 Walter Sheldon of Hartford spent his vacation here last week. Mrs Sheldon and daughter are still witi her parents, MT: and Mrs. w. P Stone.
 Miss Mary Cooper goes to Pough. keepsie this week, where she vii enter Vassar College. MT. and Mrs. c. F. Weising spent the weekend with MT. and Mrs. w. E Pentecost in Westboro, Mass.
 R.'C. Rose and family have closed their house and gone to Yonkers fol the winter.
 Percy Tanner of Hartford spent the weekend with his parents.
 Miss Catherine Pettee of New York is spending her vacation witf her parents.
 The Misses Marion Eggleston anc Elizabeth Perkins, who gave the canning demonstration at the Charter Oak Fair, were pronounced the winning team, although on a close margin with Hartford County Club These young ladies have had a busy summer, Marion having canned over 400 cans of fruit and vegetables besides jellies and jams. A quiet wedding was celebrated at the home of MT. and Mrs. Asa Edleman, when their son Herbert and Margaret Dickens, were mar ried on Saturday afternoon; Rev R. E. Treat officiated.
Connecticut western news., 1922-09-21
SOUTH CANAAN

Rev. James McKiernan preached as usual on Sunday afternoon.
 The Ladies Aid Society held their bi-monthly meeting at the home of Mrs. William Page, after session of sewing and planning work. A social hour was enjoyed. Next meet ing to be held at Mrs. M. c. Deans Sept. 26th.
 Jack Frost paid us his first visit this season on Sunday night.
 Silos are being filled all around us the air is full of the hum of blowers, corn in fine condition.
 The Junior Mission Circle held a work meeting with Miss Hattie Mil lard on Thursday.
 A number of friends from Tor rington were Sunday visitors ad Meadow Brook farm.
 R. N. Palmer of New Haven spent the weekend with his sister, Mrs D. P. Holcomb.
 Mrs. Arthur s. Dean and Margaret have returned from a two weeks stay at Myrtle Beach.
 The Junior Undermountain clut held meeting at Mrs. D. P. Hol combs on Thursday evening, after the usual business and address by MT. French, members and visitors went down to the Ledge and partooA of "dog roast" supper. Next meeting to be held at Mrs. Antonio Passini's.
 Harry Bushey is working fol Albert Brewer in Mill River.
 Miss Mary Silvernale is spending a few days at Lime Rock with hel sister, Mrs. Fred Howe.
 Walter Young of Winsted spent 8 day at Ledgy brook Farm last week
 Undermountain school was closed on Monday afternoon for teachers
Connecticut western news., 1922-09-21

At a Court of Probate holden at Sharon, in and for the District of Sharon, on the 18th day of Septem- Der A. D. 1922.
 Present Willard Baker, Judge.
 Estate of William Graham late of Sharon, in said District, deceased.
 The Administrator made applica- t1on for an order authorizing and empowering him to sell all real es- tate belonging to said estate, des- cribed as follows and as by said ap- plication on file and record more fully appears, viz.:
 All that certain tract of land situ- ated in said Town of Sharon with the buildings thereon standing bounded and described as follows: viz;
 North by lands of George B. Ham lin; east by lands of the William E. Marsh; and west by lands of Mrs. Richard Bownes and the highway leading to Cornwall Bridge with a dwelling house and barn thereon standing containing forty acres more 1 or less, whereupon it is
 ORDERED-That said application be heard and determined at the Pro- bate Office in Sharon, on the 30th day of September A. D. 1922 at ten o'clock in the forenoon, and the Court directs said Administrator tc give public notice to all persons in terested in said estate to appear, ii they see cause, and be heard there. on, by publishing a copy of this or. der once in some newspaper having circulation in said Probate District and by posting a copy of this order on the public sign-post in said Sharon one week before the said day of hearing, and return make 'to the Court.
 Attest, Willard Baker, Judge.
Connecticut western news., 1922-09-21
FALLS VILLAGE

Seath Wickwire spent Sunday in town.
 Archibald Barney is the painter and repair man at the Weiner board ing house on Beebe Hill.
 Teachers meeting was held at the D. M. Hunt school Monday afternoon, Sept. 18th.
 H. Roscoe Brinton of Salisbury was in town Monday.
 As the baseball season is drawing to a close, only a few more games to be played. The admirers of base bali in Falls Village owe a vote of thanks to the managers, E. L. Fer guson and Clifford Maynard, and all other members of the team, for getting strong teams to come here, special mention being made of the Sharon, Torrington and Winsted teams, who came with extra good teams. Torrington brought an extra good ball team over Sunday and de- feated Falls Village, score to 5. The playing of short stop and batting of the centerfelder of Torrington were the features of the game. These games are giving Falls Village boys practice so they will be able to play that large game against the Canaan ball team.
 Hugo Rocholl is repairing his house.,
 c. W. Burkett is clerking at Bartle Bros. store, in the absence of T. J. Bartle.
 MT. and Mrs.. Lyman Finkle of Bridgeport was the weekend guest of Mrs. Mary Blake on Frink Hill.
 Mrs Elmer Bartlett of Bridgeport was in town Saturday.
 MT. and Mrs. Averill Hubbell of Hartford have been spending several days at his fathers, Wm. Hubbell.
 Francis Sprague has finished his duties at F. E. Howd's.
 Miss May Morrison of Salisbury spent Sunday at Frank Nichols.
 The auction Saturday of Miss Jen- nie Philbrook's household goods brought fair prices.
 T. J. Bartle who has been in Lake vile has returned, and is again at the store.
 At Citizens Hall, Falls Village, Fri day night, Sept. 22. Johnny Hines in "The Cub". Also a trip across The Atlantic in Giant Liner. Comedy, 'Him as a Tenor" Harold Lloyd Time P. M.-adv.
 Mrs. Robert Woodin is caring fo1 L. R. Burkett, who is seriously i'll.
 J. V. Garrity and family of Nor folk spent Sunday with his sister R. A. Woodin.
 MT. and Mrs. J. McCrory spent Monday in Canaan.
 As A. F. Dean of Falls Village was driving south along Migeon avenue in Torrington late Saturday after noon the limb of tree fell, struck the top of his car and caused him tc momentarily lose control of the machine. The car swerved against a Ford coupe owned by Arthur C. Hine of 390 South Main street, which was parked against the curb headed north Both machines were dam aged:
Connecticut western news., 1922-09-21
"You Know Me, Al"

Ring Lardner, the Famous Humor- ist, springs a brand New idea in Comics. The adventures of Jack Keefe, a serial story better than that ran in the Saturday Evening Post, told as a daily Comic Strip. Every day a laugh in a new chapter. Here's what he writes:-
 Friend Al,
 We'll Al I have got big peace of news for you, they are going to put
Connecticut western news., 1922-09-21
STOMACH GAS CAUSED
 BAD PAINTING SPELLS

'T was bothered g. lot with indi- gestion, dyspepsia, and g. bloated feeling brought on by excess gas. Painting spells would attack me suddenly, and I was tn dire distress. tried Jaques' Little Wonder Cap sules and quickly had decided re- lief. Furmin, Richfield Springs, N. Y. Gas in the stomach brings on dizziness and fainting spells. In acute or chronic indi- gestion it often stops the heart ac- tion. Jaques' Little Wonder Cap sules break up the dangerous gas and give prompt relief.
 On sale at The Service Pharmacy, Canaan, Conn.,, or 60 cents by mail postpaid from Jaques Capsule Co.,, Plattsburg, ". Y.
Connecticut western news., 1922-09-21

my picture in the paper every day in cartoon called You Know Me Al and every thing I do. they will draw a picture of same and put it in the cartoon, so all as you will half to do to find out how I am getting along is pick up the paper and look at the cartoon. How is that for a peace of news Al and the paper which my cartoon will be in it is the Daily N. r. American.-adv.
Connecticut western news., 1922-09-21
NEWS from NEARBY F0WRS

meeting in Falls Village, which Miss Elizabeth Holcomb attended.
 Movies at Citizen Hall, Falls Will lage, Friday eve, Sept. 22, Johnny Hines in "The Cub". Periodical and Comedy. Time 8 P. M.-adv.
Connecticut western news., 1922-09-21

way. If he is presenting any ere dentials purporting to come from us, they are forgeries. If this man or any other man is representing him. self as our authorized solicitor, he is a fraud.
 Frederick Gwyer, M. D.
 Superintendent.
Evening journal., 1922-01-28
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Evening journal., 1922-01-28
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Evening journal., 1922-01-28
LIFE AND CHARACTER
READING.
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The governing sign OF this date is
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Evening journal., 1922-01-28
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Evening journal., 1922-01-28

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Evening journal., 1922-01-28
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Evening journal., 1922-01-28

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Evening journal., 1922-01-28

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Evening journal., 1922-01-28

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Evening journal., 1922-01-28
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Evening journal., 1922-01-28
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