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If temperance, morality, good citizen
ship and true Christianity. Clean,
manly sports and athletics have been
encouraged, and a successful Bible
class has been maintained throughout
the nine years of the associations eX-
istence. During the winter of 1890
the Woman's Auxiliary raised fund
for furnishing sandwiches and hot
coffee at the Association rooms every
Saturday night, and have done the
same during the present winter This
has proved one of the most practical
Christian efforts ever made in this or
any other association and has resulted
in great good to the community at
large. This was the first association
in the state to put in pool and billiard
tables, an example which has since
been followed by several others, the
MISUNDERSTANDING being the latest tC
copy New Milford in this respect. The
present officers of the association are
as follows: Directors, J. B. Merwin.
81. L. Randall, DR. G. \. Tappen, c. A.
Way, A. II. Mcmahon, NJ. w. Hill.
w. H. Osborne, G. NJ. Breinig, II. S.
| Mygatt, c. n. Hall; president, J. B
Merwin; vice president, y. II. McMa
hon; treasurer, Fl. LIE Roy Randall
general secretary, G: N. Hall.
| O. ID
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wick, and many others.
Even as early as 172l the citizens of
Ibis town recognized the necessity of
schools when they voted to maintain
a school for four months in that year.
By 1882 there had been established no
less than 81 school districts.
The epidemic of 1872 is a sad blot on
the history of New Milford. From
January to July q of that year no
less than 80 persons died. On some
days as many as six persons died. The
disease that carried off so many people
was said to be a malignant type of
lung fever.
Probably the first work by white
man north Of the Great Falls was done
by Zachariah Ferris right here in the
borough of New Milford, in place
somewhere near where the Town hall
now stands. The growth of the village
was slow. William Sherman s store
in 1850, in separate building, appears
to have been the first of the kind here.
After his death this building was oc-
cupied by Roger Sherman and during
the Revolutionary war it was used us
a storehouSe for army provisions
There were one or more taverns in the
place from the commencement. 1t
was not until 1900 that the village be-
gan to become the center of the town
trading. Elijah Boardman and Itha
mar Garfield did more to make the
trade center in the village than any
others before 1920. But even then the
village people differed little from the
farmers and other classes throughout
the town. But that which was to
bring prosperity and enterprise to New
Milford was the Housatonic railroad.
1t cost much but the returns have
been fourfold. The survey for this
road was made in 1885 or 1886 and the
estimated cost was $1,040,O00. The
company was organized April 5, 1887,
and soon after the contract to build the
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HOMER L. WAIVER.

We present herewith a portrait of
Hon Homer L. Wanzer, and picture of
his home in New Fairfield. He is well
and favorafly known, not only in his
own town, but in New Milford and
surrounding towns and villages. He
is prominent Democrat and repre-
sentative at Hartford fromuhis town.
He was elected to the same Office in
1895. For % years he has been direc-
tor in the New Milford Agricultural
Society, and was at one time president
of the society. He has also been pres
ident of the Housatonic Agricultural
Society. Mr.. Wanzer was one of the
selectmen of his town for 16years. His
farm contains over $50 acres and he
grows tobacco on large scale, raises
general farm produce and is quite an
extensive milk producer, having a
large herd of fine cattle. He is citi-
zen of the best type, and likes to see
every worthy cars ''rHSner.
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LOOKING BACKWARD.

In the summer of the year 1907 the
first white persons to settle in what is
now known as New Milford were John
Noble, Sr., and his little daughter,
Sarah. He came to this town and
settled among the Indians on the land
he had purchased the year before of
Richard Bryan of cold" Milford. The
location he chose was one Of the most
picturesque to be found in the always
beautiful valley Of the Housatonic.
The locality was known for many years
as WeantinOck. To those of roman
tic turn of mind the bringing of the
little daughter Of eight years into this
then wilderness appeals in very
strong way. AS we look at it from
this distance of time it seems as il
Of Spartan blood. Romance has never
painted a picture more perfectly true
to the heart of a father. or to the
charming bravery of a young girl of
eight than is found in the story of the
the first settlement of New Milford
lie second family settled here was
| that of .Jolfn-Bost wick.
The first II Sett lers of the town of
New Milford were John Noble, ST.,
john Rostwick, ST., Benjamin Bost-
wick, ST., John Noble, Jr., Isaiah
Bart let, Samuel Brownson, Samuel
Hriniie, John Bostwi,k. j., Zachariah
Ferris, Roger BrOWnsOn, John Webb,
Thomas Weller. Not in the least did
they or their families dream that their
names would stand as the II corner
stones Of one of the most successful
necticut.
The Assembly of Connecticut gave
to New Milford the powers of town
ship in October, 1712.
Rev Daniel BOardman was ordained
the first minister of the Gospel in New
Milford, November p, 1716, not until,
however. he had preached here fol
about five years. At this time the
inhabitants of the town numbered
about l21 persons.
Among the men mentioned prOmi
nently in tie early history of New Mil
ford we find names that are familiar
in this town even to this day. Here
are Il few of them: job Terrill, Joseph
Seeley, Amos Northrop, Samuel Can.
| field, Jonathan Buck, David Garfield,
Roger Sherman, Capt Nathaniel Bost-
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NEW ENGLAND House.

Among the leading hotels in this
part of the state. there are none more
worthy of special mention than the
deservedly popular New England
House, which occupies a niche in pub
lie favor entirely its own. 1t is located
in the center of the business section,
with in short distance of the depot.
This is in all respects tirSt-claSS house,
commanding an excellent patronage,
both permanent and transient, being
Il favorite resort for commercial trav-
elers, professional men and the general
travelling public. The hotel building
is a three story frame structure located
on the corner of Bank and Main
which are neatly furnished. 1t is we'll
constructed and ventilated, and has
modern conveniences, gas, electric
bells, steam heat, bath and everything
calculated to impart comfort and safe
ty to guests. The dining room is large
and airy, and the cuisine is unrivalled,
the best in the market being found in
abundance on the table, while the SER
vice is of superior character. There
is writing room and large parlors,
ETC., for the convenience of the guests.
The cafe is in the rear of the Office.
George F. Pixley, the genial proprie-
tor, has had charge of the hotel since
1895, and is thoroughly experienced
hotel man. and has won the esteem of
all with whom he has come in contact.
A tirst-class livery stable is attached
to the hotel, and the service is prompt
and complete land the turnouts cannot
be distinguished from private convey
anceS.
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when the town enjoyed the biggest
gala day it had had in 20 years. The
department is Ot1iccred as follows:
Chief Fire Depart nlcnt, Philip
PlamZ.
lSt Assistant, Joseph La Halt.
I'd Assist amt, Thomas Bray.
The officers uf Water Witch Hose
Co. are as follows:
Foreman, }. +. Adds.
LIST Assistant, Henry Donnr|ly.
I'd Assistant, w. }. Clark.
Secretary, w. IL. Fuller.
Treasurer, r. B. Noble.
The directors of the Fire district
are: Hon Nicholas Staub, Henry s.
Mygatt, Il. L. Marsh and Orrin
Roberts.
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The PUBLIC SCHOOLS.

From the little old schoolhouse at
the north end of Main street to the
present eight-room building on East
street, is great distance, when meas
ured by the time and successive steps
of progress which have been used in
traversing it.
One of the first things done by the
early residents of New Milford was tt
establish a system of public schools.
and from that time to the present oul
town has maintained excellent educa
tional facilities for it's children.
In 1856 c.. A. Todd was made secre-
tary of the board of school visitors ant
held the position for IS years, and was
also for many years acting school Wis
itor. Edward P. Morehouse also served
as school visitor for many years, ano
during all these years the schools OF
New Milford were kept fully up to the
standard of the times. Both Mr. Todo
and Mr. Morehouse are still residents
Of the town and still retain an interest
in educational affairs.
Up to 1893 four-room school was
sufficient for the needs of the village
or Center district, and tuition fee OF
SOC per week was exacted from all
pupils from other districts, who de.
sired to attend the graded school. In
1898, the old system having allowed
the district schoolhouses throughout
~, e. ~
disrepair and neglect, the plan OF
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1901-02-22

Sadie j. brown: No. O. Miss Ida J
Davenport; No 10. Miss Ida NJ. Girls
void; No. u. George NeAinn; No. Is
Miss COrnelia c. Grafton: No. II. VI is
E. NJ. Looney: No. 10, Miss Caro!yI
Hunt: No. 16, Miss Hattie Adds;
| No. 20, Miss kittic f. Calvin.
And in speaking of the educatiuna
interests this article would not b,
complete without mention OF the fit
nous and we'll equipped private
schools, the lngleside school for youu-
ladies and the Rectory school for boys.
A BENEFICENT New MILFORD Or
GANIZATIOS.
The Young Mems Christian associ-
alton of New Milford was organized in
1892. On June 30 of that year the rooms
were first opened to the public. The
board of directors, as originally con-
stituted, consisted of G. NJ. Breinig
5. S. Green, II. L. Randall, NJ. W
Hill, Charles L. Wells. Harry Wells,
George Brague, w. H. Hartwell. III. S.
Mvgatt, \. ii. McMahOn. T. w. Kim
lin, \. X. Partridge. The association
received its charter on May %, 1898.
Although the population of the villag,
is but about 200O, the ass Dciation has
mad constant membership of from
100 to 100, a larger membership in pro-
portion to population than is possess
I'd, probably, by any other similar Or
,aniZatiOn. The New Milford aSSOci
ton has been, and is, appreciated b.
he better part of the community an.
las done great work in the promotion
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1901-02-22

at the modest sum of 100000. This
plan fell flat, too, probably because of
the large amount required to build it.
But again in 1927 the canal plan was
preached This time it was to eN' end
from Saugatuck to New Milford. TAis.
like the previous routes, was abandon
ed after due discussion.
The bridges across the Housa tonic
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One of the causes for rejoicing in
recent years was the muniticent gift
OF the late Egbert Marsh, by whose
provisions the tinely-appointed library
was made reality. The taxpayers
sensibly complied with the provisions
required, and the result is pleasing to
all who have the best interests Of the
town at heart.
In another column appropriate men
tion is made of New Milford S excellent
school system, but no survey of the
interests of the town which have
worked for its upbuilding would be
complete without word as to the
Ingleside school for young ladies, and
of the work Of Mrs w. D. Black,
whose wise planning, public spirit and
generous use of her means, has pro-
duced this beneficial result. II is
hardly neceSsary'to expatiatc on tine
good points and nigh standing Of this
school, which in recent years has done
50 much to carry the name of the town
far and wide, and has resulted in in
creasing the general prosperity of the
village. Few women would have had
t re courage to undertake so large and
i'm oOrtant a task, but in the hands of
Mrs Black, Ingleside school has steadi-
ly prospered.
Turning moment to the religious
interests of the town, we find the
churches well supported, with a good
equipment of buildings and under the
leadership of earnest and sensible pas
tors; the Congregationalists under the
leadership of Rev f. A. Johnson, st
Johns (EpiscopaD with Rev J. +.
Plumb as rector, All Saints Episcopal
with Rev f. B. Draper as rector, the
Methodists with Rev Mr. Putney as
pastor and the Church of St Francis
Xavier (Roman Catholic with Rev
Mr. Cronan as pastor, the latter aidet
by an assistant in the work in Brook
field, Roxbury and Washington. Ii
addition to these bodies there is al
Advent church, whose members Wor
ship at present in the basement of tn
Town hall, but who later expect tt
build church home of their own.
That the social and fraternal spirl
has q strong hold in New Milford il
evidenced by the large number of fra
ternal organizations and societies
which live and flourish here. The Ma
sons and Odd Fellows use the same
hall and are both made up of repre-
sentative men. There are many othe
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1901-02-22
The FIRE DEPARTMENT.

In many towns of the size of New
Milford it is next to impossible
to maintain a volunteer fire
department. Enthusiasm runs high
for a time and then interest dies out.
But for number of years the village
has been favored by an efficient volun
teer fire department. The glories OF
the tiremen's parade in June last are
vet fresh in the minds of the peope,
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is
most
where church and
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A.
die for lack New Milford would indeed furnish justification for
Milford really he
peof anytow
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than the firm of Hoyt &
Partridge, with their Office at p. NJ.
store, located on Bank street.
This firm do not depend entirely on
the local trade, as is shown by the fac
that large shipments are consigned t
them by the well-known wholesale
houses of Stoddard, Gilbert & Co.,
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1901-02-22
HOYT & PARTRIDGE.

OF the numerous accessories to trade
and commerce, few have alta ined such
Importance as that which has for its
object the transfer of freight and mer-
chandise within given limits. For re-
liable handling and transferring of
light and heavy freights or for prompt
ness and care in delivering goods of
any description, enjoys none a higher
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secret societies, nearly all having a
staunch and enthusiastic circle of sup
pOrterS
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1901-02-22

ginning, in 17O6, is such as to max,
every citizen proud of it. 1t has eve
responded to the call of duty, whether
in the field of commercial pursuits, re
ligious matters, in war times whel
men were needed, in educa tional mat
tiers vindeed in all things that wouio
G-nl to advancement. Indeed tn,
future for this ever progressive tow
bids fair to be as bright as the past.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1901-02-22

Revolution found many of the sons of
New Milford fighting for liberty and
the names of its citizens are inscribed
on the rolls of honor of every war since.
New Milford's history from the be-
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1901-02-22
NEW MILFORD UP-TO-
DATE.

Individuals and Firms Closely Identified With Present
Activity in the Local Retail Business.=WithF Fine
Well Kept Streets, Good Water Supply And
Purest of Water, Superior Walks
And Crossings
NEW MILFORD IS INDEED "A GOOD PLACE TO LIVE IN"
COMPILED nl e. PEAlsA1L ANDJ. F. DoRA.)
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MILFORD is INDEED "A GOOD PLACE I

COMPILED BY G. e. PEARsALL AND j. F. DoRvAI.)
Daily camera., 1901-02-01
HUNTING ADVENTURE.
Learned Difference Between
CO0as aAd POrcaDiaoa.

Curtis Burgett. of Rochester, n. y.
now knows that the fretful porcupine
is always loaded: further. that the an
imal is Unexpectedly easy on the trig-
ger.
Bnrgett. to say nothing of his dog.
were out coon hunting. To hunt coons
one goes on darkest Kind of night and
falls over logs. steps into creeks. is
scratched and bruised and manned. and
goes home al daylight for the arnica,
imagining that at leas, he gave the
dog a good time.
Wei. on that particular night the
dog sat on his tail at the root of
giant oak and bayed and bayed. till
Curtis fell and crushed and crawled 10
the midnight scene. Then. as the dog
couldn't climb. Curtis Burgett crawled
upward toward the dark spot that
ought TO have been a coon.
But it was porcupine.
The two mixed in mid air and came
down together. where the dog sailed
in and bit Burgett twice before he got
his mouth full. of quilts.
Somebody found Burgett and the dog
and the quilk next morning, but the
Daily camera., 1901-02-01
NAMED VICAR GENERAL.
father ~. j. ritzsl,nmora Appointed
to the Second OAice In the Arch
diocese Of Chicago.

Archbishop Feehan, of Chicago. has
appointed Father NJ. j. Fitzsimmons to
be vicar general of the archdiocese OF
Chicago to succeed the late Very Rev.
ID. NJ. j. Bowling, whose demise oc-
Cured last July, The Office is one high
in the church. and the incumbent ex-
erices all functions of the archbishop
during the latter's absence. besides act
ing always in the capacity OF chief
counselor and adviser. The new vicar
general is the present pastor OF the
Holy Name parish. the resident parish
of the Chicago cathedral. The now
Very Rev Fitzsimmons has been con-
cerned in the local work of his calling
for many years, although he u com
paratively young man.
The new adviser to Archbishop Fee
han formerly held the responsible and
Daily camera., 1901-02-01

purpose Of putting through the big
combination that the Northern Pa
cific voting trust has been dissolved.
There is to be no consolidation or
leasing of one property to another,
for Messrs. Hill and Morgan recog-
nize that the laws OF certain western
state. would not permit Of such q
thing
Mr. Morgan and Mr.. HILL. acting
with the Deptsche bank Of Berlin.
which has always been a large owner
of Northern Pacific stock. have pooled
their interests in Northern Pacific and
have recently greatly added to their
holdings of its shares until they now
have majority in the great pool.
This is to be tnrns,i over to the Great
Northern. giving the latter control of
its rival.
1.-THE Great Northern. it il believed.
will pay for this huge block of North
ern Pacific stock by the issue of new
Great Northern common stock or by
means Of new security yet to be de-
termined.
"Mr. Hill and several Of his friends
will enter the directory Of the North
ern Pacific. some of Mr. Morgans as
sociates in the Northern Pacific will
he elected directors in the Great
Northern. and Union Pacific interests
will also have representatives in the
-
railroads.
1T is in furtherance of this colossal
deal that Mr. Hill has decided 10 re-
linquish the presidency of the Great
Northern to his son-in-law. Samuel
Hill. who is now general manager OF
the company. Mr.. Hill will remain as
chairman Of the board of directors"
Daily camera., 1901-02-01

arduous position Of chancellor and sec
retary Of the archdiocese. He succeed
ed the late Father Bowling in that Of
flee. His promotion in ecclesiastical
position came with his selection as rec
tor of the parish over which he now
presides.
Father Fitzsimmons was born in Nor
ris. H., where he attended the country
schools, Upon his determination TO
study for the priesthood he entered
the church college at Kankakee. H.,
Graduating with honorable mention
from that institution, he secured ad-
to the seminary at Baltimore.
and Is years ago was ordained.
The first assignment given to the
then young clergyman was that of as
sistant pastor of ST. Mary's church.
Chicago. There he remained until
Feehan called him to the
cathedral as one of his assistants. In
that capacity he won both the affec-
ton and confidence of the archbishop,
and his promotions were rapid until
he succeeded to the chancellorship.
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sAvANNAH's CATHEDRAL
(Nsw Catholic House OF Worship Recently
DedicAted.)

distinguished list Of Catholic prelates
that ever visited that city at one time.
The cathedral spires rise to height
of 21s feet. The transept has a edpth
of 110 feet and is little more than
so feet in width. The floor is of marble
and the seating capacity is 1.l00. The
old cathedral was destroyed by fire on
February ., 1898. The walls were left
standing and the new cathedral has
been butt directly on the site and along
the architectural lines of the old. The
building is Gothic in design, is abso-
lutely fireproof and cost between $3.50.
600 and S20l.at0. Ike main altar. which
is entirely Of marble. isa gift from the
priests of the United States to the mem
ory of the Latt Rt. Rev. Bishop Thomas
A. Becker. wh) was in control of the
diocese at the time of the destruction
Of the church by fire. There are other
gifts from members Of the cathedral
that add greatly to the beauty Of the
interior
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Persons who suffer from indigestion
can not expect to live long, because they
can not eat the TODD required to nourIsh
the body and the products of the undi'
gested foods they do ca, poison the blood.
It is important to cure indigestion as
soon as possible, and the best method OF
doing this is to use the preparation
known as Kodal Dyspepsia Cure. 1t
digests what you eat and restores all the
digestive organs to perfect health. Gil
bert Bros.
Daily camera., 1901-02-01
THEDAIIY. CAMERA.
BIG RAILROAD DEAL.
Northern Pacific Abe ut to Pass U.leA
the Control Of Its Old Rival, the
Great Northern,

The New York Mail and Express re-
Gently printed the following:
1.-Two gigantic railroad deals. involv-
ing the Northern Pacific. Great North
ern and Union Pacific on the one hand
and the Atchison and Southern Pacific
systems on the other, have just been
completed and will shortly be an
nounced. This statement is officially
made by one Of the highest executive
officials of the Northern Pacific rail-
way. who admits his company is about
to pass under the control Of the Great
Northern.
president Hill. of the Great North
ern. is acting in close harmony with
]. Pierpont Morgan. who is the chief
factor in the management Of the
Northern Pacific. and it y for the
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D.mcu,ty E..y to ovcrcome.

"But are you able - support {
wife?" asked the old ge..;., man. i
WELL" replied the youth, "yod
know it is said that two can live al
most as cheaply as one in such cir
cumstances. i
"Ye-es; I've heard that stated" adj
mitted the old gentle mai, doubtfully.
80 1t occurred to me" went on thi
youth, cheerfully. that you would
not begrudge the slight extra cost
that will be entailed as result Of
this addition to your family."-Chi.
caQO Post.
Daily camera., 1901-02-01
POOR CURTIS BURGETT.
How He Learned Difference Between
Coons and Porcupines.)
a Cen.u, Of Muss.lmaas,

The just completed census Of the
Ottoman government shows the total
number Of Mussu.mans to be 196, 500 900,
Of whom 1900, ,0CO belong to Turkey
in Europe, 100000 in Asia Minor,
Beluchistan and the Indies, 2O,000. 900
to China, 36.5oO,GC0 to the north and
northeast of Africa, and 100000
spread in groups more or less numer-
Gus throughout the other countries of
the world.
Daily camera., 1901-02-01
A BEAUTIFUL CHURCH.
SAvannAh's New Cathedral Oaa ~ the
Tiaest Gothic EdiAsss In tie
Country.

The most important church service
held in the United States for many
years was the recent dedication by
Most Rev. Sebastian Martinelii. arch
bishop of Ephesus and papal delegate
to the United States. of the Cathedral
of St. John the Baptist at Savannah.
Ga. 1t attracted to the city the most