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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-01-26

George Ballou and Arthur Kelley
were killed at a railroad crossing ct
Franklin, N. 81.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-01-26

The sudden and decided increase In
the number Cf cases of influenza after
the holidays was not altogether duo in
the opinion of SO.IN doctors to any
changes in the weather, though that
element Of course, had its effect
"Iou may ALWAYS look for an outbreak
of grip after the holidays" said Il New
York doctor. net because of anything
peculiar to the holiday season, but be-
cause anv two weeks given over so
completely to having n good time are
likely to result in an increase of the
disease During that time the majority
Of New Workers drink and eat a great
deal moro that is unwholesome than
they do at any other time and. natural
ly. they are Just in the condition that
makes them susceptible to the grip,
and they readily fall victims. | don't
say that but for these indulgences they
might have escaped altogether. But |
do say that they are very much more
likely to take the grip than they would
have hoen without this season of mer.
making. Among persons who do
not have the opportunity to enjoy
themselves in the usual holiday
fashion the increase in the number Of
eases of influenza is not nearly 50
great at this time"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-01-26

There is no doubt the first idea Of
suspension bridge was suggested 10
primitive man by the interlacing Of
tree branches ana parasitical plants
across rivers. Probably monkeys used
them before men did. In very noun.
famous countries. such as Thibet anil
Peru, they have apparently been used
since the dawn of history, possibly
earlier.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-01-26

Tho "towarS of silence" are two tail
towers in Persia, so called by the Par
secs. They never bury the dead, but
leave the body exposed on the top Of
one Of these towers until the sun and
the rain and the fowls of the air have
c.eaned the bones of all flesh. Then
the bones are collected and placed IN
the other towers.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-01-26
CURIOUS FACTS,

Women Wno live in flats in London
ploy servants, because they are so
completely isolated from the outside
world.
Connecticut western news., 1901-10-17
CHARLES GILLETTE.

The passing away of Charles Gillette, Oct. 9, 1901. removes from our midst one of the oldest inhabitants and life long resident of this town. Mir Gillette was born Dec. 4, 1916. at the Gillette homestead on West Main street now occupied by Frederick Gillette. He was a son of Almerine Gillette who was the sixth descendant of the first Joua- than Gillette who came from England to America in 1880 in the party with the late President U. s. Grants ances
 tors. on the boat "Mary and John. '" The party all settled in Windsor, Conn :.
 Charles Gillette's mothers maiden name was Eliza Pomeroy, daughter of Joel and Oracle Sedgwick Pomeroy.
 MT Gillette belonged to long lived
 family, his father and grandfather each living to be ninety three years old
 His great grandfather. Jonathan Gil. lette, was lieutenant in the Revolu- tionary war, and was captured at the battle of Long Island by the British and confined in one of the prison ships,
 afterwards put into the old Sugar House prison in New York city, taken sick and was sent home and died in West Hartford. His grandfather. Jona- than Gillette. at the age of IS years. was also in the Revolutionary war, and was taken prisoner and confined in the old Sugar House prison. When the old prison W as taken down, thero were four canes made of the door posts and one of them was presented to this Jonathan. whose portrait together with the portrait of his wife, Esther Baker
Connecticut western news., 1901-10-17
CLAYTOH. .

Charles Curtis did not go to Water. bury last week as was reported, but went to work in the Allyn quarry near East Canaan. Last Friday the machine which he was operating broke and q piece of iron hit him in the side, fract- uring rib and injuring bis hip 90 that it will lay him up for a few weeks. probably. Dr. Camp was summoned and fixed him up SO he was brought to his home.
 Miss Katie Doyle, school committe and teacher of Mill River school; Miss Curtiss. teacher in Reyes district; and Miss Blodgett, teacher on Brewer Hill visited our school last week, which now numbers S2 pupils.
 H. E. Lyles of Canaan. superintend. ent at the terra cotts works, was in New York last week.
 Julius Nye, wife, and Miss Seden ol Housatonic. visited at George Rood'i last week.
 The dance given by ths club WAL quite a success, about 50 couples being present. Mrs Wallace Bentley has been absent for a week visiting friends.
 Harry Robinson is gaining very slowly.
 John Jackson was on the sick list lasI week.
Connecticut western news., 1901-10-17
FALLS VILLAGE.

One of those pleasant events for which the ladies of the M E. Church are noted was the chicken pie supper, given last Friday afternoon and evening in the new church building. The main body of the building was filled with tables tastily decorated with flowers and lighted with colored lights. the pleasing effects of which prepared one for the good things to come. That there was an abundance is evidenced by the fact that S265. was realized, and yet several chicken pies, cakes, etc |, were left uncut. Joseph Brinton very kindly loaned piano and secured Mrs Rood from Canaan to furnish music during the evening. which added not 8 little to making the evening more en- joyable. A good number of out of town guests from Salisbury, Lakeville and Limo Rock were present The ladies are to be congratulated on their splendid success.
 Robert Cochrane. Jr., of West Corn. wall was in town Monday visiting acquaintances.
 Rev. J. s. Graham and wife are quarantined. Johnie Graham being sick with Q mild attack of scarlet fever The selectmen are working on the state road, finishing up last years con tract.
Connecticut western news., 1901-10-17
STATE NEWS.

The Connecticut Christian Endeavoi Convention. which will be held in Dan bury. Oct 25. 26 and 27, will be a big gathering. Five or six hundred dele gates from all parts If the state will be in attendance.
 The 55th annual meeting of the Con- necticut State Teachers Association will be held at Hartford on Friday, Oct. IS, commencing at g 30 a. m.
 Miss Maria Doneg, n a dressmaker in Winsted. was burned to death at her home Tuesday night. by her clothes igniting from an overturned lamp. She was found on the fl DOT of her bedroom terribly burned and beside her was a broken lamp.
 The Southington Savings bank was broken into on the night of Oct. llth. but the burglars only secured S200. A safe which they were unable to open contained about $2000. but the robbers were apparently frightened away be- fore getting the larger amount. It is thought they were the same gang which footed the Norfolk Savings bank.
 E. H. Talcott's four and f.e mill in Torrington came near being wholly de- stroyed by fire, supposed to be incen diary, last Friday morning. Tue fire was discovered in time to be extinguish ed before it had time to spread There is no clue to the incendisry.
 Herbert Loomis of Norfolk, a poor laborer, lost $l35 last Friday from the inside pocket of his vest while driving with his wife to Winsted. It was all his summer earnings and how be lost it is mystery.
 The trial of John T. Hayes of Win sted, charged with murder in the first degree, was begun in the court house at Litchield on Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock before Judge William T. Elmer of Middletown, and farmer jury. There are 56 witnesses for the state and quite a mum Der for the defense.
Connecticut western news., 1901-10-17

Gillette. now hangs on the wall at the old homestead. Charles Gillette's mother lived to be ninety-two years old, and on December 25. 1884. she with her husband celebrated the 70th anni- versary of their marriage. At this time there had not been death in their family. All of their children and grand children were living and also their great grandchildren with one exception.
 Charles Gillette was married Nov
 1888 to Catherine M. Ferguson, daughter of William Ferguson. Mrs Gillette died October 6, 1852. MT and Mrs Gillette had five children, all of whom are liv- ing; Mrs Katherine E. Brown of Canaan; William F. Gillette. Falls Village; Charles H. Gillette, Joliet. III. i; Mrs s. O. Beckley, and Almerine Gil lette, Canaan. Eight grandchildren
 survive him: Mrs J E. Bierce, Canaan i: Miss Lena. Will and Clarence Gillette.
Connecticut western news., 1901-10-17
DI ED


 PALMER-At Lakeville, Oct. II, Will liam Palmer. aged about 30 years. BooTH-In Danburv. Oct. IS. Sarah NJ. Booth. mother of Mrs F. D. Marsh and Mrs John l.. Knapp, aged 8e years.
 BRIDaEFoRD At Albany. N. Y, Oct. 18th, Samuel W. Bridgeford. aged 83 years. He was captain in the Civil war and the oldest Freemason living in Albany. BEEcHER-At West Norfolk. Oct. 7th, Henry Beecher. aged 84 years. CowLEs-At Woodburv. Oct. 1Ith, Edward Cowles. aged 72 years. presi. dent of the American Shear and Knife Go
 SrEvENs-At Sheffield. Mass, Oct. 11th Clarence Stevens, son of the late Frank Stevens. DEwEY-At Sheffield, Mass. Oct 11th, Mrs Julia T Dewey. aged 69 years. wife of Charles o Dewey. SHERMAN-At Sheffield, Mass, October 14th, Mrs Lncy M. Sherman. aged 75 years. CowDREY-At Colebrook River, Got. 12'h. Chauncey s. Cowdrey aged 7S years.
 PRIcK-At Granville, Got. 18th, Mrs Ann Maria Price. aged 86 years. 8 months and 13 days. She was born in Canaan the daughter of the late Jesse Moses. STEvENs-At Canaan Valley. Oct. IA. Mrs William Stevens, aged over 9O years.
Connecticut western news., 1901-10-17
SPECIAL NOTICES.

For sale.-A few loads of hay; two sows and eighteen pigs, also other swine.
 J. l.. BRAGG, Canaan. Conn.
 All kinds and grades of blankets and robes can be found at Bepjamin's.
 K E. E Munson of Millertop, N. Y i, has eight miles of woven wire fence in his store rooms ready to erect at once. He can show from his stock on hand forty different styles. designs and makes of field, lawn and poultry fencing something to suit the requirements of every customer. He has sold and put up large amount of fencing thus far this year.
 Benjamin of Winsted just received two very light depot wagons which are all the rage in private stables and are fast taking the place of surreys, as in bad weather they can be turned into a closed carriage at 8 moments notice. Go down and inspect his stock oi ssasonable carriages.
Connecticut western news., 1901-10-17
RUNTsvILLE

Mrs A. B. Ensign was the guest of Lakeville (Town HilD friends over Sunday.
 The Misses Edith and Edna Scoville and Mary Hillyer spent Sunday at their old home in this place.
 Mrs Irene Ensign of Winsted and her sist r, Mrs Hattie Allen of Chicago, were guests of Mir and Mrs N. J. Dean for part of last week.
 After several months stay with her daughter. Mrs Fred Kingsley of Pitts field, Mass. Mrs Mary Blodgett has re- turned home, her daughter returning with her.
 John Ransom, formerly connected with Tiffany's saw mill, has been here for week past.
 0. E. Hanchett and Frank Lucas at- tended the Danbury fair.
Connecticut western news., 1901-10-17

emory, was really an encyclopedia for dates and events, many persons seeking and gathering from him valuable facts and information of the happenings in the years that have past. He was . very social gentleman and enjoyed mingling in society and attending the varied entertainments given from time to time.
 His christian life was exemplary. his faith aud trust were free from doubt, in fact his faith was a very positive one and firm as the Rock of Ages, sustain ing him always. He was a regular attendant at church until the infirmities of age prevented him. Ten years ago he had paralytic stroke from which he never fully recovered, yet under difficult ties he would frequeptly wend his way to the church where he loved to worship. His end was peaceful and the memory of him will be always
Connecticut western news., 1901-10-17

pleasant and beautiful.
 His funeral was attended at tho Pilgrim church, Friday, October l1th, at 2 p. m Rev. s. A. Burnsby con- ducting the services. The choir sang. '1 Know That My Redeemer Liveth." :" Rev. MT Burnaby then read selections from the scriptures and made very com. forting and most excellent remarks and offered prayer. The choir again. sang Rock of Ages" The burial was in the lower cemetery by the side of his wife. The bearers were: Fl. B. Stevens, U L Bragg. J. W. Peet. s. w Barnes. Among those who attended from out of town were: Mir William Phelps, Winsted, lin his 95th year); Henry J. Gillette, Hartford; Lewis mberlain, West Stockbridge, Mass; MT and Mrs Charles Day, Lakeville; and Mrs George H. Clark, Salisbury.
Connecticut western news., 1901-10-17

Falls Village; Mrs Frank Carson, Mrs Wm. Mack and Miss Catherine Gillette. Joliet, H.; John G. Beckley, now at Raleigh, N. 0 Three great grand children are living: J. Howard Blerce, Canaan; Helen Carson and Robert Mack, Joliet, Ill. Two sisters and one brother survive him: Mrs Sarah Smith, Salisbury, Conn.,; Miss Mary Gillette and Frederick Gillette, Canaan. He also leaves one nephew, Edward Smith. Salisbury.
 The subject of this sketch engaged in various occupations during his long life. At the age of 21 years he went to Kingsville, Ohio. and was employed as a clerk in store. He made the jour- ney from Albany to Buffalo by the Erie canal which required three weeks time between those places. The remainder of the trip he made by stage coach.
Connecticut western news., 1901-10-17
After his return from Ohio. he became

After his return from Ohio, he became carpenter and painter, which business
 he followed for many years, and built 8 number of houses in this town. In 1853 he began taking daguerreotypss and am brotypes and was the pioneer artist of this section. He built daguerrean car and travelled with it through Litch- field, Berkshire and Columbia counties taking the finest pictures and wss con- sidered the best artist at that date This business he followed about ten ears, after which he resumed his old occupation AS carpenter and builder. He was for many years librarian of the Douglas Library. He had held the office of town clerk. also grand juror. Later in life he took up the business of undertaken and conducted it for many years.
 Mir Gillette was very fond of music and was good tenor singer. For time he led the choir at the Congregational church at East Canaan where he was a member then. After the Pilgrim church was built in this village he transferred his membership here.
 He was great reader of books and the leading magazines. He took daily paper and kept up with the times and was interested in all that transpired in the world. His was progressive mind. He was very fond of young people and in their society forgot any disparage- ment in age. He loved and was greatly attached to his home, seldom away from it during his later years. He was kind and loving parent and intensely interested in the welfare of his children and grandchildren. He had a great
Connecticut western news., 1901-10-17
POINTERS.
Sheep for sale. See adv.

Sheep for sale. See adv.
 Where is Xavia Jacko? See adv.
 Now is the time to buy new goods of Fassett Baothers at less than cost to the manufacturer. See adv.
 Half an hour among the stock of blankets and robes at Benjamin's will convince you where to buy. See adv.
 E. P. Hunt & Go. are now showing the largest stock of new fall and winter merchandise they ever assembled. See adv.
 Business is fairly booming at Nisbet's store in East Winsted. The cause oi this activity is told in Nisbet's new ad vertissment which you are respectfully requested to read.
Connecticut western news., 1901-10-17
Beware of Ofnfnae q nss fer Casarrh sh
 COmtafm Mercury.

Beware of Ofntm~n nts fer Catarrh sha
 Contain Mercury,
 as mercury will surely destroy the sense of smell and completely derange the whole sys- tenn when entering 1t through the mucous surfaces. Such articles should never be used except on prescriptions from reputable phy- sians, as the damage they will do is ten fold to tho good you can possibly derive from them. Halls Catarrh Cure, manufactured by F. J. Cheney < Co.,, Toledo, O., contains no mercury and Is taken internally, and acts directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the system. In buying Halls Oatarrh Cure be sure you get the genuine. It is taken internally, and made in Toledo, Ohio, by F, J. Cheney Go.
 sESold by Druggists. 76c. l Halls Family Pills are the best.
Connecticut western news., 1901-10-17
LIMD ROCK.

The young ladies of Trinity Church will give an all Halloween party at the Casino on Thursday evening. Oct. 3i, at which old time fetes and tricks will be observed. Admission 25 cents. Music and dancing after the entertain mant
Connecticut western news., 1901-10-17
R.les ef Publication.
THURSDAY. OCTOBER r, 1901.
Local News.
TIME SLIPS AWAY RAPIDLY.

TIME SLIPS AWAY RAPIDLY.
 Almost before one realizes it new year has come and gone. In this way it happens that people get in arrears with their newspapers. THE NEWS seeks to obviate the unnoticed slipping away of time by printing with the subscrib- CTS name the date showing expiration of subscription. Look at it now.
Connecticut western news., 1901-10-17
BORN.

BARTRAM-At Lakeville, Oct. 15. . son Paul Lepper) to MT and Mrs E. E. Bartram.
Connecticut western news., 1901-10-17
WANTED.

An up-to-date man for manager and gen. eral agent of this County by THE FIDELITY MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY or PHIL ADELPHIA. Salary and commissions to right man. Address, with references. F. M. Wheaton, l12 N. Broad St., Philadelphia. Pa.
Connecticut western news., 1901-10-17
TOWN HALL TICKETS

For Reserved Seats, lettered and numbered according to chart. Sold In sets all ready to use.
 CONNECTICUT WESTERN NEWS.
Connecticut western news., 1901-10-17
NOTICE,

All persons liable to taxation in the town of North Canaan. Conn.,, are hereby request ed to make written or printed lists of all their property liable to taxation in said town, and hand the same lists. perfected according to law, to either Of the assessors on or before the first day of November, 1901.
 G. s. FULLER. Is.assors
 W. H. FERGUSON, North Canaan, Conn.,, Oct. 2, 1901.
Connecticut western news., 1901-10-17

Job printing at the Nnws ofaoe.
Connecticut western news., 1901-10-17
SHEEP FOR SALE.

Eleven extra fine sheep and two lambs for gale.
 D. o. wHITTLEsKY, Canaan, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1901-10-17

INFORMATION WANTED Of the whereabouts of xavia Jacko, whose brother, Joseph. recently died at Froeland, Pa. Address
 MRS. SARAH WARNER, Canaan. Conn.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-06-21

Jennie-To have round beautiful
neck wiggle your head from side to
side every night take Rocky Mountain
Tea. It's short cut to a graceful
form. 35c.-Dr. Connolly.
This office has printed bills for 9TH
OF July dance at J. j. Mikesh's new
hall at Protiyin, Iowa, with music by
the Protivin Brass Band. There Will
also be dance in Kalshek's hall at
that place on the same day.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-06-21

Dry Goods and Groceries, Boots and
Shoes, cheap at
T. M. Novak, Protiyin, Iowa.
The celebrated Ohio cultivator,
The Tiger, and the Buckeye on sale
very cheap at T. S. Johnson's Bonair
Store.
Tire set without dishing the wheels
by John G. Holmstrom, the man be-
hind the anvil, that knows what he is
talking about. s2t2
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-06-21

T. J. Lomas and family are enter
tanning a sister and niece of Mrs.
Lomas, from Osceola Iowa.
h. T. Williams is giving full price
Tor butter and eggs. in trade for goods
at his store at Granger, MINI.
r. A. Schrieber Of Fort Atkinson
sent his fine bred mare Queen, to
Alleman's barn TO be bred to Brown
tell, 277S7.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-06-21

The wise young woman graduate
will now gently lay her diploma away
IN moth balls and proceed to learn
how to set the sponge and broil the
steak.
w. r. Flemming and wife, of Arm
strong, Iowa, have been making a
visit at the old home over near Plym-
outh Rock. They were with James
Byrne and family Tuesday, leaving
FOR Armstrong that night.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-06-21
NvyvVvyevvyVyVVIyvVryrN 1VNYVEETIEYIIk

The very highest market price for
eggs, either cash or trade at T. s.
Johnson's Bonair Store.
DR.. w. T. DAILY, physician and sur
geon. Office over Fields Furniture
store, opposite postotfice.
For RENT-A seven room cottage
adjoining the Methodist church in
Cresco. For terms apply to Mrs. Mary
Mullen.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-06-21
Remember Cresco races, July 4.

Remember Cresco races, July 4.
Money loaned on real estate securi-
ties, small OF large loans made. M.
Cannon.
Groceries sold cheap for cash OF
farm produce, at T. NJ. Novak's s Proti-
vim, Iowa.
DR.. 81. @. Price is at Prairie du
Chien taking course of treatment at
the Sanitarium.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1901-04-27
A Patent Hole.

OF the many extraordinary things for
which patent protection has been
granted a hole seems to be the most
useless and impossible. Yet there are
many patents for holes. and. what is
more. the patents are valid and valu-
able. One of the best relates to holes
in ships bottoms for the admission
and escape of water to the condensers.
Every one who has seen n screw
steamer under way will have noticed n
stream of water issuing from her side,
n little above the water line; that water
is pumped into the ship for the pur-
pose of cOndensing the waste steam
that leaves the cylinders and returning
it as water to the boilers.
At last 1t occurred to genius that
If n hole were made in the bottom of
the ship forward of the condenser and
another abaft it, the water would cir
culate around the condenser without
the aid of pump. 1t is for the shape
of these holes. SO that they will offer
less resistance to the water when the
ship is travelling fast, that several pat
ents have been granted.