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Connecticut western news., 1922-01-12
ELIMINATE CROSSINGS
 ON NEW HIGHWAY
State Highway Department to Eliminate Crossing at
 Kent and Cornwall

According to the Hartford "Cour- ant" elemination of two grade cross ings in the new $2,000,000 federal aid road to be built by the state high way department along the western part of the state is contemplated, Commissioner Charles J. Bennett said Monday. If ordered by the public utilities commission, they will be the first crossings eliminated in the past five years. ,A
 The plan of the state highway de- partment to build bridges over the Berkshire branch of the New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad where the route of the proposed new highway intersects at Cornwall Bridge and Kent is in accordance with policy of the bureau of public roads, United States Department of Agriculture. The federal government shares with the state the expense of constructing federal aid roads up to joint cost of $40,000 a mile and therefore has a voice in the building policy for such highways.
 The prime object of the depart ment's policy to elimiante dangerous grade crossings is to save human lives. According to the best records available to the department, 3,636 persons were killed and 10,644 were injured at grade crossings in the United States during the three years up to January 1.
 Instead of grade crossings there will be erected wherever possible in the future either a bridge or an un- derpass where roadway and railway intersect. Important roads which now cross and recross railroad lines at grades hereafter will be located entirely on one side of the railroad, even though to do so may increase the cost of construction.
 The "New Haven" road is over fifty grade crossings behind the states requirement in the elimination of such dangerous conditions. Un- der law requiring the annual elim- ination of one crossing for each fifty miles of railroad owned, the "New Haven" should do away with about fifty crossings a year, but the public utilities commission has temporarily excused the railroad from the fulfill ment of this obligation because of it's financial condition the past several years. There are at present about 800 railroad grade crossings in the state.
 The state highway department has already begun surveys preparatory to the drawing of plans for the most economical elimination of the two grade crossings encountered in the construction of the proposed new federal aid road from New Milford up the Housatonic Valley to the Massachusetts line at North Canaan.
Connecticut western news., 1922-01-12
WATER SUPPLY IN
 EXCELLENT CONDITION
Report form Newland's Sani- tary Laboratory of
 Hartford

The North Canaan Water Company has had the following report on the condition of their water supply, both from the we'll and the reservoir: The Newlands Sanitary Laboratory
 Il Laurel Street
 Hartford, Conn.
 January 6, 1922 North Canaan Water Co.,, Canaan, Conn.
 Attention MT. H. E. Lyles, President Gentlemen:
 We have the following report to make on the samples of water sub mitted for examination on December 27, 1921, and received at this labora- tory on Dec. 28 at A. M. Sample Mark Bacteria per co Co Sample Mark Number on Slip, 18OO30 Water from well, Bacteria per co at 200 Is, at 37 c 48, Colon Bacille Absent In 10 co; 18OO4O Wa ter from reservoir, 94, 58, 10 co. The numbers of bacteria in both ,eInr.es are low and no objectionable ,rrcs were found in ten cubic centi- meter volrmes of the water tested. From a bacte biological standpoint the 5apniy appears to be in excellent 'cndit:on at the present time.
 Yours very truly, The Eeu]ands Sanitary Laboratory
 (SiGned) Jas. A. Newlands
Connecticut western news., 1922-01-12
OPEN LETTER TO MEN
 OF AMERICAN LEGION
Smoker to Be Held in New Rooms Thursday
 Evening
Canaan, Jan. 9th, 192

Canaan, Jan. 9th, 1922 To all Ex-Service Men and Members
 of Garvin-O' 'Connell Post No. AS,
 American Legion.
 Dear Comrades:-
 We just want to remind you that Garvin-O' 'Connell Post is still on the map, and expects to make, with your help, the coming year, the best ever.
 We have rented the O'Brien build ing, and hope to fit it up, so that in general architecture, and inside dec orations, it will remind you of some former "Hut', and you will feel perfectly at home.
 We hope to make it attractive, install some interesting Legion liter ature, have some music, canned and otherwise, and in general, have a Headquarters, humble as it may be, where we can feel "at ease", spend pleasant hour, and keep up that spirit of Comradeship, known only in its fullest sense, by men who have been with "The Colors".
 There will be a smoker on Thurs day evening, Jan. 18th, at 8 P. M., when we hope to have good attend ance, and make needed plans for the future.
 Meetings will be held on the second Thursday of each Month, at P. M., but members will be provided with keys, and urged to avail themselves of the room, and meet any time they desire.
 Members fees are three dollars, new members four dollars, per year, which includes, the National and State dues and a subscription to the American Legion Weekly.
 Let's fall in line and get busy, for it's up to each member to get a new member, take an active interest in the Post, and help to make it prosper. All Ex-Service Men are cordially invited to become members, and help us enjoy their fellowship.
 For the Members:
 John c. Adam, Commander,
 Garvin-O -O'Connell Post No. 49
Connecticut western news., 1922-01-12
M. E. Church Notes

Prayer meeting this (Thursday) evening at 7:3O.
 The Woman's Home Missionary Society will meet with Mrs. J. H. Roraback tomorrow (Friday) after noon at o'clock.
 The Epworth League will hold a Food Sale at MT. Badgley's market, tomorrow (Friday) afternoon, com mencing at o'clock.
 Regular services next Sunday.
 Morning worship at 1O:3O.
 Sabbath School at 11:45 A. M.
 Epworth League service 6:30 in the evening. Topic, "The Bible School of Methodism." The second study in the League Mission Study course. Leader, Miss Doris Barger.
 Evening worship at 7:30.
 The Ladies Aid Society will hold their annual meeting with Miss Catherine Roraback on Thursday afternoon, Jan. 18th. All members are requested to be present at this meeting.
 The Sunday School Teachers and Officers held their monthly supper and meeting at the home of Mrs. F. F. Stevens last Saturday evening. The teachers presented the Supt. G. w. Parsons with a gift to express their appreciation of his work in the Sunday School. As this was the meeting for the election of officers the following were elected:
 Sup+ q w parsooc
 Assistant Superintendent- Mrs. F. F. Stevens.
 Treasurer, Miss Edna Barrett.
 Secretary, Miss Helen Baird.
 The following teachers were ap- pointed by MT. Parsons: Mrs. Ste vens, Rev. F. H. Neal, Miss Elizabeth Lee, Miss Doris Barber, Miss Elsie Hester, Miss Edna Barrett, Miss Gladys DeHart and Miss c. H. Rora- back.
Connecticut western news., 1922-01-12
Red Leaves vs. Mill River

The Red Leaves went down to de- feat in the rubber game of the series with Mill River, at Mill River last Thursday night. They were not defeated, however, without a hard struggle. Two overtime periods were required, and this being an especial novelty, received mention in "The Eagles" sporting page.
 Beaujon was high scorer for the locals, registering field goals and 5 free throws. Goggin came next with 6 double-counters. The other mem bers of the quintette, while not shin ing for scoring ability made their presence felt in the lineup.
 F. Jurgenson was the sensation for Mill River scoring 10 field goals and 4 from the chalk line. Four of his two-pointers came in the last overtime period, the result of Ca. naan's defeat.
Connecticut western news., 1922-01-12
GOOD RESPONSE FROM
 FARMERS IN COUNTY
First Five Days Result in 261 Members Sign
 ing Up

At the close of the first five days membership drive, the Litchfeld County Farm Bureau had signed up 261 members in five towns or 479o of the total membership in twenty six towns in 1921. Furthermore, the campaign in Plymouth was only par tially completed at this time, while there are several good farmers in the other towns who were away from home on the first canvass and will be seen later. This is more than double the membership which was antici- pated in these towns, thus proving that Litchfield County farmers are rapidly awakening to the great value of the Farm Bureau and that they are ready to support it in it's work. It should be further noted that each of these memberships costs $10 per year and includes the whole family while in 1921 over half of the mem berships were individual memberships at three dollars each and the rest were family memberships at five dollars each. Also each farmer is now signing for three years instead of for one year as in the past.
 The men who are employed by the Farm Bureau to make this canvass are all bonifide farmers who are such firm believers in the County, State and National Farm Bureau that they have made arrangements with other members of their families to carry on their farms for a few weeks while they assist the American Farm Blu reau Federation in strengthening the organization features of Litchfield County Farm Bureau.
 The campaign has been organized and is being directed by President s. Mclean Buckingham of Water town and c. J. Cooper, dairy far mer from Illinois. The canvassers include Stanley Munsell, dairyman from Woodbury, Grove Johnson, a market gardener and general farmer from Torrington, F. M. Goss, a dairy man and breeder of pure bred Guern- ,seys from Moretown, Vt., Casper 1- 1acff, a dalryman and breeder of pure bred Holsteins from Pawlet, Vt, A. D. Corliss, young dairy farmer from St. Albans, Va. and G. w. Blatchley, a poultryman and dairy farmer from Free Hold, N. J.
 During the present week the can vassers are working in Morris, Gosh en, Harwinton, Litchfeld, Washing ton, Winchester and Torrington and making their headquarters at the Farm Bureau Office in Litchtield. The following week their headquar- ters will be in Winsted, and they will work in Colebrook, Norfolk, Bark hamsted, New Hartford, North Ca naan, Canaan, Salisbury and Sharon. The week of Jan. 23rd they will finish their work by covering the southwestern part of the county.
Connecticut western news., 1922-01-12
ANNUAL ROLL CALL
And Election e Officers Of Pilgrim
 Church Last Thursday

The 35th annual meeting of Pill grim Church for the election of off, cers and reports from the different organizations of the Church was held in the Ch~rch Parlors Thursday evening, January 5th. Officers elect ed were: Trustees for years, Allyn Fuller, Geo. s. Mather, Treasurer, John B. Reed, Asst. Treasurer, Kath- crime L. Noble. Clerk, John s. Reed, Deaconess, Mrs. Chas. Laffargue, Auditor, Harry A. Holt, Sunday School Supt., Robert Fuller.
 The Treasurer reported expenses paid for the year $2,425.65.
 The Ladies organizations reported progress and cash on hand.
 Supper was served by the Ladies to the members of the Church and Congregation. The "Church Band" sang plantation and college songs 5etW cen courses.
 The minister thanked the people Cor their kindness and generosity and jhe meeting adjourned.
Connecticut western news., 1922-01-12
CHURCH ANNIVERSARY
St. Joseph's Fiftieth Anniversary
 Observed on Sunday

The fftieth anniversary of the building of St. Joseph's Church was observed on Sunday. Rev. Father Barry was the celebrant of the High Mass. The sermon was preached by the Rev. Charles Kirby, M. S., of Hartford. It was a very eloquent discourse, the purpose of the preach CT being to show what the church stood for and how the ministrations which go forth from and are focused in it influence the whole course of our lives from beginning to end. The music was very beautiful and devo- tional and was finely rendered by the choir.
Connecticut western news., 1922-01-12
Bald Head Banquet

The 1922 banquet of the Bald Head Club of America will be held at the Hotel Garde in New Haven on Monday, May 8. The date was fixed at dinner and meeting held last Friday night by the officers and exc cutive committee with President C.. G. Agard of Torrington as host. The dinner and meeting were at The Garde in New Haven. Twenty were present, including President Agard, Charles L. McNeil and Frank A. Pickett of Torrington.
Connecticut western news., 1922-01-12
National Bank Officers

The annual meeting of the Canaan National Bank was held on Tuesday, January 10th, and the following officers and directors were reelected: |:
 George s. Fuller, President; ; Arthur c. Lockwood, Vice President; i; Wm. S. Smart, Cashier; Harry A. Holt, Assistant Cashier.
 Directors-George S. Fuller, F. H. Lee, J. L. Parsons, A. c. Lockwood, H. E. Lyles, R. D. Peirce, J. Henry Roraback.
Connecticut western news., 1922-01-12
Charles Watson Buried Here

The funeral of Charles Watson of Nashville, Tenn, a former resident of Canaan, was held at Christ church Saturday morning at 10:30. He leaves a wife, one sister, Mrs, Della Hardenbergh of Canaan, and two brothers, William Watson of Lee, Mass, and Theodore Watson, who resides in California. Interment was in the lower cemetery.
Connecticut western news., 1922-01-12
Pilgrim Church Notes
Sunday

Sunday Regular Morning Service of Wor- ship at 10:30. In the absence of MT. Skinner to preach in the Congrega- tional Church at Thomaston, Rev. H. A. Blake, formerly of Kent, Conn. will occupy the pulpit. Sunday School 11:45. MT. Blake will speak to the Adult Group.
 Monday The Young Woman's Guild will meet with Mrs. E. s. Garfield.
Connecticut western news., 1922-01-12

Only one session of school was held in the three lower grades of the Center School on Wednesday, due to the snow storm.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1922-10-04
THE KNEESKERN CASE
Will Not be Decided Perhaps Until
the Regular November Term
of Court.

Judge H. E. Taylor, through a
pressure of court business in other
counties has been unable to get to
DEBORAH to give his decision in the
Kneeskern murder case as yet.
The Judge is at West Union now
holding court and has over so cases
for disposition. They are now trying
a $4,000 damage suit, with one for
$4,000 to follow and after that a
$4,000 damage suit, and there are
numerous parties in Jail awaiting
trial, and it looks now as if they
will not get half through with the
work before the term expires, and
then the Judge will have to go to
Elkader to open court, which will last
two weeks, and it is quite probable
that there will be more work there
than can be handled during that
tine. In view of this the judge feels
that ne will be unable to get to De-
corah until November to render his
decision, 80 that means it will be
five or six weeks yet before the
decision will be given in the Knees
kern case.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1922-10-04
Nose Broken in Accident

On Friday last Mel Brandt and his
brother Ray were saving wood at
the Martin Holverson home on the
north side, Mel feeding the machine
and Ray and Mr.. Holverson assist
ing. Just as they had sawed the last
stick Ray shut off the engine and
kicked the belt off the pulley near
the engine, and instead of the belt
jumping off the other end it was
hurriedly wrapped around the pulley
by the saw and in whirling the loose
end of the belt struck Mel a ter
rifle blow in the face, cutting OIL
his hat rim slick as a whistle, and
breaking his nose in several places
since which time Mel has been hav-
ing a pretty sore time of it, but con-
siders himself lucky to have escaped
as fortunately as he did.-Postville
Herald.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1922-10-04
LET CALMAR ROAD
Big Contract Awarded Yesterday by
Board of Supervisors.

There is no question now but what
Winneshiek county is going to get
good roads, as the board let another
big contract yesterday, the DEBORAH
Calmar primary road.
The grading was let TO j. A. Dun
kel, of Webster City, at 26c a yard
for loose earth, 75c for loose rock
and $3.50 a yard for solid rock.
The bridges and culverts were let
to Emerson-J ohnSon Co. of Hum
boldt, Iowa, at s20,S00. The big
bridge near Blounts will cost nearly
half of this amount, about $4,000.
The corrugated culverts were let
to the Union Iron Products Co., of
East Chicago, Ind, at S1.00 foot
for Is inch culverts and S1.2O12
for Is inch.
The thing was let to Louis Moe,
of Belmond, Iowa, at IL aloe.
The preliminary work on this ROAD
will be started sometime in Novem-
Der. The road will be changed con-
siderably, a good many of the sharp
curves being cut out.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1922-10-04
Marriage Tomorrow

Tomorrow, Thursday afternoon at
three o'clock at the home of the
bride near Satire will occur the mar
riage of Miss Gladys Adella Jacob
son to Mr.. Walter Odean Grinde-
land. The ceremony will be per-
formed by Rev. Tolo. Miss Anna
Grindeland will be maid of honor
and Miss Beona Jacobson, brides
aid. Groom pen ar4S o0l eJacob-
ding dinner viii bsgerved after the
ceremony at the home of the brides
parents. The bride is daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. o. A. Jacobson,
and one of Winneshiek county's most
highly esteemed young women, and
for some time past has been one of
the county's popular school teachers.
The groom is a son of Mr.. and Mrs.
W. c. Grindeland, of near Satire,
and is one of the we'll known and
highly respected young farmers OF
the county. Both young people have
a host of friends here and all join
In extending most sincere cOngratu-
lations and best wishes. They vii
make their home on a farm neal
Satire.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1922-10-04
Legion Men to New Orleans

The National American Legion
convention will be held at New Or
leans next week and a large num-
Der of Winneshiek Legion men will
attend, leaving DEBORAH in a special
car at $3.50 p. m. next Saturday, Oct.
IA. Those going from here are N.
"A. Nelson, H. C. Renaas, J. D. Hex
ON, A. N. Hanson, Ben Thorsen,
Thos Courtney, c. W. Anderson, w.
s. Hustvedt, J. L. Rastetter, r. H.
Hjerleid, w. H. Burns, Ed Keepe,
Al Anderson, Howard r. Whitney,
Arthur Helegson, Thurston Kiome,
4. p. Shea, o. Norgaard, X. Haak-
inson, H. D. wager, w. d. wager,
Edward Luzum, Joseph ]. Martinez,
Henry Bushman, Frank j. Marion.
There is still room for more Legion
men, providing they wish to go. They
will return to DEBORAH Oct. 20. 1t
is estimated 5000 Iowa veterans will
attend. The total expense of the
round trip will be $4,000.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1922-10-04
Geo. Baker Gets Golf Stick

Geo. A. Baker was also the re-
cipient of a beautiful steel shafted
driver, given by the Bristol Mfg.
Co., of Bristol, Conn, for making a
hole in one in the Oneota Golf and
Country Club links here some time
ago. He received his last week the
same time Mr.. Z. r. Haines got his
for the same feat. Mr.. Baker was
the first man to make this famous
play in the grounds here. r. Alyger,
vice president of the Winneshiek
County State Bank was the third
local man to make the play, and we
understand the company is sending
him a driver also.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1922-10-04

ATTY. Nelson to Cedar Falls

County Attorney ]. A. Nelson goes
TO Cedar Falls the end of the week
where he will be one of the promln-
emit speakers on the program OF the
Iowa State Conference of Social
Work. Oct. 6, Z and 8. His subject
will be "The County Attorney and
Organized Relief" Atty. Nelson Is
the only county attorney out of the
90 in the state, on the program, and
it is quite an honor to be awarded
"a place on this program. That Atty'
Nelson will deliver an interesting
address goes without saying.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1922-10-04
Home From Chicago

Mr.. and Mrs. Ambrose Holverson'
Jr arrived home last week from
Chicago where they visited a week
at the homes of the formers two
sisters. Mrs. johnson and family and
Sara Garwood and Eugene fosdlck
family. While there they also met
an aunt, Mrs. Frank Lennon, OF
lake Geneva and Mr.. Holverson
grandfather, Albert Fosdick, former
" of Portland, Oregon, now residing
at Los Angeles. They made the
trim in their Ford.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1922-10-04
Teachers Wages

A Meservey man writing to the
Sheffield Press, complains about the
"high" wages for teachers. Teach-
ers. for years worked for, about the
same price the farmer now gets TOT
his grain, and we believe that wheh
q teacher spends several years pre-
paring for her work, and also SPENDS
q lot of money to secure her
training, it seems that she ought 10
be paid wages that would at least
harmonic with the wages pad d
man who becomes an expert IN
tightening up a bolt or doing Ike
work SAYS the Hampton Chronicle
The teacher has a great responslD.
Ii+v in this world, and the better she
;mparts her knowledge the better fo'
civilization generally. Some fellows
always did think that the teacher was
worth 10 more than a section nahu'
-O-----
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1922-10-04
Nolan Buys Poland Chinas

J. F. Nolan attended the L. E.
Nelson sale of Poland Chinas at
Elgin last week and purchased nine
head of bears and gifts, some Of
the best animals brought to Winnie
shiek county in a long time. Mr..
Nolan has a fine herd of Polands,
and is building it stronger each year.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1922-10-04
1ddIes MeetIHg at ben Elmer 5,
Springfield Twp.
Married at SpillyilIe

Arrangements have been received
by DEBORAH friends of the marriage
Of Mr.. James Edward Noyok to Miss
Lena Edna Warren, at st. Wencelaus
church, Spillville, on Sept. Fl. their
many friends here extend congratu-
lations and best wishes.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1922-10-04
Company Z. Reunion

Company E. 1st Iowa Infantry
held a reunion IN DEBORAH last Sat
urday, and a banquet was enjoyed al al
the Winneshiek Hotel. About ~
were present, and a fine time was
had Lieut.. John B. Cross, of Char
les City and Sergeant Nicholas
Samuelson gave interesting talks.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1922-10-04
Released From Jury Service

A. T. Istad, who was drawn on
the jury for the United States Dis
trict Court to open at Cedar Rapids
today, received a telegram just be-
fore he was ready to go, that he was
excused from service and did not
have to report.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1922-10-04
Card of Thanks

The undersigned wish to thank
the many kind ne.ghbors and friends
for their assistance, sympathy ana
floral offerings, during the illness,
death and burial of our beloved wife
and daughter.
E. X. Hovden and children,
Mr.. and Mrs. E. G. Nerlie.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1922-10-04
Masonic Picnic Largely Attended

The Masonic picnic held at the
City Park last Thursday was largely
attended and the Masons and their
wives spent most enjoyable after
noon. A fine spread was enjoyed
and interesting program carried out.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1922-10-04
Moonshine Visibility Test

One moon-pretty good; two moons
the real stuff; no moon-wood al
cohol.-Life.