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Connecticut western news., 1899-08-10
MILL RIVER.

Mrs Georga Adams and two children have returned to Pittsfield after spend ing most of the summer here
 Mrs H. D. Sisson, Jr.. and two sons are here visiting at H. ID. Sisson's, ST. New Boston after spending two weeks at E. J. Lumbert's
 Mrs Leon Belcher and lady friend from NewYork are here visiting at Lew Is H. Fronts, Jr.
 Mrs James A. Jarrett and daughter Kittie have returned home to Buffalo.
 Miss Lillian Tears hs' been here vis- iting her cousin, Mrs John Bigford, but was called home to New Jers y by the severe illness of her mother, Mrs Daw- son
 Miss Cora Glover has gone to Canton. Ct., on an extended visit with her aunt, Mrs Gordon.
 Miss Viola Lester is visiting her sis ter Mrs Willis Emmone of Canaan.
 Miss Lizzie Peters is here visiting at John Peters.
 Misses Mary Sheldon and May Smith have gone to Northfield to D. l.. Moody's summer conference.
 Chas Pinney of Springfield is here visiting his wife.
 Miss Emma Ouman of Newark, N. J. is here visiting at D. F. Blodgett's.
 Nineteen of our young people went on hay ride up to Southfield on last Saturday night to the open air concert given by the Southfield brass band.
 Rev Mir Pond of Sheffield preached at the Congregational church on Sunday in the absence of its pastor who is away on two weeks vacation.
 A certain individual, Van Deusen by name, stole Wesley Fields bicycle last Saturday. He was apprehended and tried at Great Harrington on Tuesday.
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SPECIAL NOTICES

If not satisfactory you can return it- Dockssh range. It leads them all. J. Fl. Alvord. Winsted, Ct.
 Peabody, the scientific optician, will be at J. B. Capron's iewelry store, Falls Village. Conn.,, Aug. 2l-22-23-24. Ex- animation free.
 Kelsey Warm Air Generator Tt heats It ventilates. It saves half the fuel bill. Sec sample on floor or write for circular. J. Fl. Alvord, Winsted. Ct.
 Fsrmersl The Hot Blast Furnace burns four foot wood, makes home com fortsble and happy. See sample on floor or write for circular. J. H. AL vord, Winsted, Ct.
 We have sets of reserved seat tickets lettered and numbered in conformity with the chart of the seats in Canaan Town Hall. Persons giving entertain ments will find them of great conven- fence, and we sell them at a very small advance on the price of unumb bered tickets. CONN. WESTERN NEWS.
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" EST lOsHkN.

Rev Fl. E. Small preached in the NJ. E. church on Sunday.
 Miss Sadie Wsdhams of Torrington is guest at E. O. Wright's.
 MT and Mrs Fred. Adams and dsugh- ter of Harwinton were at Geo. B. Cook s Sunday.
 Moses Gray and family have arrived from Muskegon. Mich. and are now at their home in the Center.
 F. w. Griswold is having his house painted; also Smith & Sons are having their buildir gs here reprinted,
 Wm. Cook was taken to Middleto VII last Thursday by Dr North.
 Mir and Mrs Geo. s. Hammond gave Raspberry Tea on Wednesday after noon Among the guests present were Rev and Mrs H. E Small and dauRh- terr. MT and Mrs E Carlisle. Miss Alice Carlisle, Mrs Brooks, Mrs Futile, Mir and Mrs Francis Wadhams, Miss Etta Wadhams, Frank Wsdhsms and their niece. Miss Helen w. Underwood. of New York city.
 Edith Allyn is spending the month of August with her brother Austin Allyn at South End. .=.#
 Mrs Kate Thompson is spending a few days with Mrs Wm. Cook.
 Mrs lambertson was in town Sunday.
Connecticut western news., 1899-08-10
AGRICULTURAL FAIRS.

List of Those to be Given in Connecti-
 cut This Fall. New London County-Norwich. Sept
 46 Windham County-Brooklyn. Sept 1921 Beacon valley-Naugatuck. Sept 1920 Berlin-Berlin, Sept Branford -Brsnford, Sept 20 Chester-Chester, Sept 27 Clinton-Clinton, Oct 4 DanburY-Dsnbury, Got 2-7 East Granby-Easf Granby. Oct Pennington Valley-Collinsville. Sept
 67 Granby-Granby. Sept 27.2S Guilford-G Guilford. Sept Harwinton- Harwinton, Got Madison-Madison, Oct 4 Meriden-Meriden. Sept New Milford-New Milford, Sept 12-14 Nswtown-Newtown, Sept 26-2S Rockville Fair Asso'n Rockville, Sept
 19 2l - Bimsbury-Simsbury, Oct Southington-Southington, Sept 1920 Stafford Springs-Stafford Springs, Oct Sufield-Sufield, Sept Union. Monroe, etc.) - Huntington,
 Sept 1920 Union. (Somers, etc. )-Enfield. Sept 27 Wallingford-Wallingford. Sept Willimantic Fair Asso n.-Willimantic,
 Sept 26-28 Windsor Windsor Winsted-Winsted Woodstock-South Woodstock, Sept 4 6 Wolcott- Wolcott. Oct Il .... Connecticut Hort Soc. Hartford, Sept
 6. ', and about Nov 8.l0. Conn. Dairymen's sso'n.-Hartford,
 Jan 17-l8 Conn. Pom. Society
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Theatrical Notes.

Mrs Jessie Bartlett Davis. the contral- to of the Bostonisns will retire from the stage for . year and will remain at her home at Grown Point, Ind.
 The play "A Temperance Town" was suggested to Charles H. Hoyt by the imprisonment of a rumseller at Han over, N. H. MT Hoyt deemed the pro- secution a persecution and his piece WAS fierce though mainly humorous st- tack on the prohibitionists. It is now to be performed at Hanover for the first time. with scen3ry taken there for the purpose. and a csrl1a of Dart mouth students will make an excursion. What is likely to be the effect upon Hanover sentiment on the liquor ques. ton?
 Gorton's Ainstrels will visit this region in October.
 Annabelle Moore, the dancer, is engaged to be married to Baron Wencepsias von Wre- denburg, of fAustro-Hungary.
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Joseph Kellogg.

The Maumee (Ohio) New Era of July 27 contains a sketch of the late Joseph Kellogg who died at his home near Toledo. Ohio, July 22, 1899.
 MT Kellogg was born on the Kellogg homestead near Toledo. May 9, 1889. He was tho son of Harvey Kellogg and Betsey Ann Kellogg. who were natives of South Canaan, Conn.,. and who re- moved to Ohio about 65 years ago. It will be remembered that Harvey Kel- logg died near Toledo on January 20, 1898, in the 87th year of his age.
 Joseph Kellogg's entire life was spent on the farm where he died, after . very tedious illness of many months. He is survived by his wife and two daughters, Clara Kellogg and Mrs Annie Kellogg Houghton, and by his aged mother. Mir Kellogg was sincere christian, . devoted son, husband and father, 8 kind. loyal neighbor and friend. His death is great loss to his family, to the comm unity and to the church of which he was staunc oh supporter.
Connecticut western news., 1899-08-10
IN SONOMA.

From the June issue of The Pacif ic. published at San Francisco, Cal, we copy the following brief items in re- gard to Sonoma, Cal
 Thi, village, which the inhabitants call town or city, and which is digni- fled by mayor and lighted by electri.- itv, is in Sonoma valley, stretching out like richly colored rug between the Nsps valley and the Coast region, bro- ken up into hills and mountains.
 The Sonoma valley has long stretches of quiet landscape, not unlike the scenery in the valleys of New England. The rich green Is dotted here and there by fragrant hay fields. and groups of oak or eucalyptus.
 The sky appears to be of a softer. deeper blue, and the clouds resemble the effects often seen in the East
 Sonoms proper is quiet hamlet, reminding one of Fryeburg, Maine. Its great, broad, main street is lined with trees and homes. The most conspicu- ous building on this thoroughfare is the Congregational church. It is roomy, modest structure, with really beauti- ful auditorium. A pipe organ, given in memory oi Oliver Craig by Mrs Craig, is not only rich in tone. but besu- tiful in appearance.
 The acting pastor of the church is the Rev Charles Milliken, who clme to California from Connecticut He is 8 young man of exceptional ability. 8 graduate of Dartm outh. and of good literary attainments. He is reaching the community socially and spiritually.
 It is hazardous to predict the future of such or immunity in California, but when the character of the people who have settled to stay is considered, to- gether with the abundant natural ad- vantages. 1t is not too much to expect great future. not only for the com munity, but for the church. One won ders why, with such valleys at on el- bows, cities are congested with popu- lation crying for bread.
Connecticut western news., 1899-08-10
POINTEkS.
lse to rent. See adv.

House to rent. See adv.
 Topped buggy for sale. See adv.
 Shirt waists at cost at 0. M. Barnes. See adv.
 The Canaan Savings Bank closes at noon every Saturday. See business card.
 Piue Grove Camp Meeting from Aug. 2l to 2S inclusive. For full particulars see adv.
 Hunt & Go. are continuing their bar gain sale and are marking prices still lower. See adv.
 Fassett X Pulver are closing out a large variety of jackets, tailor made suits, skirts and shirt waists at 50 cents on the dollar. See adv.
 Don't fail to take look at the up-to- date stock of carriages and harness at Roscoe Benlsmin's, Winsted, Ct. before placing your order. See adv.
 The Berkshire Store is closing out all summer goods at sweeping reductions, and is also offering great bargains in other departments. See adv.
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ASHLEY FALLS,

F. D. Moore returned to his home his vacation with friends in Bridgeport, Corn wall Bridge, and in camp at ''The Rest" at Twin Lakes.
 Chas Ferris of New York city is a guest ct his sisters, Mrs E.S Oonklin's.
 Wm. Beattie went Wednesday a. m. to Southwick to erect . monument to the memory of George and Sarah Wood, father and mother of George Wood of this place.
 Chas Wood and Henry Carpenter of Meriden, Conn. started Wednesday a. m. for 8 trip on their wheels through Litchfeld and Berkshire counties, spend- ing the first night with Mr Woods un- ole, Geo. Wood, and going to North Adams today (Thursdsy) thence to AL bany and from there 10 New York, ex- pecting to make the trip in a week.
 On Saturday last our friend and neighbor, Joel Snyder, quietly passed away. He was familiarly known as "Uncle Joe" Mir Snyder was born in Salisbury. Conn.,, and from that town enlisted in the army on the 26th of July 1862. in Go. B. 18th Regiment Conn. Vol, afterward changed to 2nd Conn. Heavy Artillery. He was wounded at Gold Hsrbor the 1st day of June 1864 by bullet which passed through the back of his neck and lodged in his shoulder, from which place it was re- moved After lying in the hospital at Philadelphia three months he rejoined his regiment then stationed about ten miles from Harpers Ferry, Va. He was however unable to dc active service and was honorably discharged on the 9th of June 1865, and in due time received a pension to which as true, faithful sol dier he was justly entitled. Mir Snyder has resided with hls daughter in Ashley Falls about seven years and his familiar form, with inclined head lin conse- quence of his injury) will be missed on our streets He had been confined to his bed most of the time since the 4th of July, suffering at times intense pair, and death to him could but be relief He leaves three sons, one in Nebraska, one in New Jersey and one in Sheffield two daughters. one in Southfield and the one in Ashley Falls with whom he resided. The funeral was held at his late residence on Tuesday at 2 D. m., Rev E. W. Pond of Sheffield officiating interment in cemetsry near Dutcher's bridge, Salisbury, where his wife was buried in 1878.
Connecticut western news., 1899-08-10
THAT THRoBBING HEAD ACHE

Would quickly leave you. if you us- ed Dr Kings New Life Pills. Thous- snds of sufferers have proved their matohless merit for Sick and Nervous Headaches. They make pune blood and strong nerves and build up your health. Easy to take. Try them. Only 20 cents Money back if not cured. Sold by " H. Camp. Druggist, Ca- nsan; Geo. H. Clark, Druggist. Sails. bury: c. E. Frink. Druggist, Falls Village.
Connecticut western news., 1899-08-10
Does Coffee Agree vyish Yout

nnot tdrinkGrain-o o-made from pure grains A lady writes: "The first time made Grain-o Idid not like 1t but after using 1t for one week nothing would induce me to go back to co ieen It nourishes and feeds the system. The children can drink 1t freely with great benefit It is the strengthening substance of pure grains. Get skage today from your groc CT. follow the directions in making 1t and you will have a delicious and healthful table beverage for old and young. ise and a5c.
Connecticut western news., 1899-08-10

The Rev W. B. Costley, of Stock bridge, Ga. while attending to his pas toral duties at Ellenwood, that state, was attacked by cholera morbus- He says: By chance I happened to get hold of bottle of Cham mberlain's s Collie. Cholera and Diarhoea Remedy. and think it was the means of saving my life. It relieved me at once. !" For sale by W. H. Camp. Canaan; Geo. Fl. Clark. Salisbury; G. E. Frink. Falls Village; Smith & Sons, West Goshen.
Connecticut western news., 1899-08-10
A FRIGHTFUL BLUNDER

Will often cause horrible Burn, Scala, Cut pr Bruisa. Bucklen's Arni- ca Salve, the best in the world. will kill the pain and promptly heal it. Cures Old Sores. F,ver Sores, Ulcers, Boils, Felnus. Corts. all Skin Erup- tions. Best Pile Cnre on earth. Only 25 cts box Cure Guaranteed. Sold by W. H Camp. Druggist, Canaan Geo. Fl Clark, Druggist. Salisbury G. E. Frink. Druggist, Falls Village.
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DIED

KELLOGG At Hickory (Toledo) Ohio. July g. Joseph Kellogg, aged GO years, a son of the late Harvey Kel. logg who was native of South Ca nasn, Conn.
 SNYpKR-At Ashley Falls, Mas., Aug. 6, Joel . Snyder, aged 76. Burial Aug. Sat Wetogue cemetery in Salisbury. GLosTER-At Winsted. Aug. '. sudden. ly of celebral apoplexy. Mrs Patrick Gloster. aged 48.
 BossmY-At Lee, Mass, August 3. James Bossidy, aged 77. STRIcKLAND-At Otis, Mass, August 4, Hiram 0. Strickland, aged S2. BRowS-At Great Harrington, August 4, Sarah, wife of Daniel Brown. aged 5l. FLYSS-At Great Burlington, August 8, John Flynn, aged AZ.
 MUsoER-At Waterbury. Aug. I, at the home of her daughter. Mrs George N. Rice. Mrs Mary A. Munger. aged 6l years, formerly of Canaan. Mrs Munger was daughter of the late Thomas Hawthorne. and her first husband was the late Luclus Blake.
Connecticut western news., 1899-08-10
BERKSHIRE COUNTY.

Hon William ". Whiting. Mayor of the city of Pittsfeld, died suddenly Monday evening, death resulting from . stroke of apoplexy. sustained while he was presiding at a regular meeting of the board of aldermen. He was 52 years old and lifelong Democrat. He was c m anufacturer of fine stationery He was . native of Bstb, N. Y.
Connecticut western news., 1899-08-10
ANNUAL M BETTING
 OF CANAAN PINE GROVE CAMP MEETING ASSOCIATION
 Aug. 21 to 2S

Inclusive. AUGUST 2ist and d-Oonnecticut Sunday School Association and Sunday School Union Meeting. Grand stereoptican Leo ture Tuesday evening. WEDNESDAY MORNING begins the Camp Meeting Evangelistic Services. Preaching by Drs. Poulson, King, Eaton, Gormond. the Presiding Elder of the Poughkeopsie District of the New York Conference. Excursion tickets through the entire month of August on the N. Y., N. H. & H. R. R. and during Camp Meeting week on the Central New England R. R. to Canaan.
 For cottages. board. lodgings or other in. formation apply to Louis R. Abbott Secre- tary, Pine Grove, Canaan, Conn.
 Trains stop at the grove.
Connecticut western news., 1899-08-10

Ordinary household accidents have no terrors when there's a bottle of Dr Thomas Ecfectric Oil in the medicine chest. Heals burns. cuts, bruises, sprains. Instant relief.
Connecticut western news., 1899-08-10
Gone to White Plains.

George M. Pullman, Jr. and Sanger Pull man, sons of the late George NJ. Pullman of Chicago, went to White Plains, N. '. on Mon day to take the Keeley Cure.
Connecticut western news., 1899-08-10

HALF PRICE AND LESS on some of the prettiest WASH GOODS of the season-15o stuffs at 6 and 6 1.4c yard; 19o goods at'6 1.4c yard; 25c goods at 9c yard.
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SALE OF LINENS To-day we begin such a sale of Linens as will be appreciated by every woman. Snowy white, fine Damasks, Napkins, Towels, Crashes, etc, all at exceptional ly low prices.
Connecticut western news., 1899-08-10

SHIRT WAISTS are selling out fast-and no wonder. $l.O0 waists for soc; 1.50 waists for 75c; 2.25 waists for 1.25.
Connecticut western news., 1899-08-10

Among the many things made now-a- days of steel are busbel baskets. which are stamped out in the ordinary form. These baskets cost more than splint baskets but they are more durable.
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An Old Locomotive Engineer Dead

An old Locomotive Engineer Dead.
 Benlamin Hafner, who had the repu- tation of being tho oldest engineer in point of service in the United States, and for forty-one years resident of Port Jervis, died in Cornwall, N. r., July 30. He vas born in Barvaria, March "A, 1921, and came to the United States in 1882. In 1S45. when the first telegraph line was built. he drove the train that carried President Folks mes- sage from the relay house to Harpsr's Ferry. He carried on his train Andrew Jackson. John 0. Calhoun, Daniel Web ster, Henry Clay and Thomas Fl. Ben ton. He entered the service ofthe Erie Railroad in 1848, and with brief in- terruption ran . passenger engine be- tween Jersey City and Port Jervis until March, 1892, since which time he had been Erie depot master at Port Jervis. -Poughkeepsie Eagle.
Connecticut western news., 1899-08-10

CONTINUATION of the Muslin Underwear and White Shirt Waist sale-on the End fioor-with still newer and greater attractions.
Connecticut western news., 1899-08-10
Witty Insane Patient.

ThsMiddletown correspondent writes: A drummer who was in town recently, having some time to- spare, visited the Hospital for the Insane, where he en- joyed a conversation with Q patient, whom he met on the grounds, until it was nearly time for his train. Glancing at the clock on the tower on the main hospital he asked the patient if it was right. and received the following bril- liant reply: 'Lord no, if it wss it wouldn't be here. Hartford Courant.
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rWO-THIRD PRICES ON EVERY SUMMER WASH

SKIRT IN THE STORB.-' Every skirt, remember, nothing reserved. This means that you can buy our $1.50 Skirt tor 99c; 9 9s for 1.9s; 4.25 for 2.9s; 500 for 3.75.
Connecticut western news., 1899-08-10
BoaN.

GAYLoRp-.N East Canaan, August 6. daughter to Mir and Mrs F. D. Gay lord.
Connecticut western news., 1899-08-10
Rules eff Publication.

Until further notice Business Advertise ments will not be published among local Items, nor among correspondence. Such ad- vsrtisements must appear either in the reg ular advertising columns or under the head Ing of SPECIAL NOTIC ES, in the best po- sition we are able to assign.
 Free puffs about the business of persons who are not patrons of this paper, either in It's advertising columns, subscription list or lob printing department will be consigned to the waste basket.
 Notices of entertainments where money Is to be made, taken in, or collected are adver- tisements and will not be published gratis.
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$1. 49 FOR THE USUAL $500 ORGANDIE SUITS.

Splendid picking yet among those very pretty two-piece house dresses-waist in shirt waist style-skirt with 8 rows of ruffies at bottom.
Connecticut western news., 1899-08-10

Situation Wanted. By a French nurse girl to take care of 
 NKws ExPLoYMKwr BunKAu.
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POSITIONS WANTED.

Three experienced young men want posi-. tons as clerks in stores. Middle aged widow wants position as working house keeper in small family with no children.
 NEWS EMPLOYMENT BUREAU.
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Shirt
 Waists at Cost !!

For the balance of the sea son we will sell Shirt Waists in all sizes 30 to A at cost. Also one lot
 Ladies Wrappers
 At 50c., reduced from Soc. One lot ...
 At 35c., reduced from soc. These are Special Bargains and worth your attention. We still carry fine line of Ladies' Dress Skirts. .C. M. Barnes, RAILROAD STREET, Canaan, Conn.
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FOR SALE.

two-horse power, oat thrashor and clean ar, also rye roller. Will sell all together CT each separately, to suit the buyer.
 Mas. l.. ". LKyrISowxI.L. Clayton, Mass.
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He.s# E. P. Hunt & Co.'S. Store
SOME OF
 THE BEST MID-SUMMER OFFERINGS

Ever made at this store
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TO RENT.

Furnished or unfurnished rooms on second floor to rent
 Mas. AUGUSTA sooTr, Canaan. Conn.
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A REVOLUTION

In silo filling. No slats, chains or belts. A pneumatic elevator will elevate 50 feet without cloggtng. Light running and low priced. For full particulars address
 CHARLES l.. GOLD, West Cornwall, Ct.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1899-10-31
HoAxINc A BRITISH FLEET.
Amusing Incident That Happened Dur
ing Recent Naval Maneuvers.

An amusing story is told OF the
hoaxing Of British fleet by "a stupid
Irishman" during the recent naval
maneuyers, 1t appears that during
an attack on Bere island by some Of
the vessels of the "B" fleet the off
Ger at the Hut received instructions
from the Castletown coastguard sta
ton to gather up all kilograms and Sc
cret plans, send a man away with the
same to hide in cave, and on no ac-
count to let them fall into the enc
my's hands. With the remainder Of
his crew he was then to show fight un-
til the last. In the meantime an at
lacking force of 18 men and an Off
Ger had been landed, which marched
to the Hut and secured its surrender.
All search for the secret papers, how
ever, proved useless, and the men at
the Hut maintained a profound ST.
lence to all interrogations. During
the afternoon one Of the men of the
Castletown ceastguard station had
been sent to Bere island with the pay
of the men. Upon arrival there he
proceeded at once to the Hut (having
previously disguised himsel0 and
found himself surrounded by the in
vaders, who wanted to know his bust
ness. He posed as an old naval pen
sioner, stating that he was native,
and was trying, with the help Of his
small pension, to make a living on the
island by cutting and selling turf. lie
had provided himself with turf-cut-
ting spade in order to give color to his
story.
The sailors of the invading party
we're very sympathetic, and advised
him to go to England, where he would
be sure of getting work in one of the
royal dockyards. After getting the
invaders into good humor he imme-
diately went in search of the man with
the secret documents in his posses
sion. With the aid of some Of the is
landers he found the man he was in
search Of, took from him all the docu-
ments, which he hid in two baskets of
turf, and returned to the Hut. This
time the sub-lieutenant in charge Of
the invaders took him in hand and
closely questioned him with a view to
obtain some reliable information re-
garding the defenders, but all to no
purpose. At last the sub-ieutenant
dismissed the man with the remark
that he was the most stupid Irishman
that he had ever met. Little did the
officer imagine that the supposed stu
pid Irishman was the very man they
wanted, as at the time he had in his
possession all the documents the in
vaders were searching for.
During the night the enemy's
fotilla left Berehaven, going west,
disconnecting the telephone at the
Hut before leaving. - Westminster
Gazette.