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Connecticut western news., 1901-05-16

Mrs ". A. Browns house on High
street is n landmark because it is one of
the Oldest houses in this town. The
writer cannot tell the exact age of the
building, neither can the oldest inhsbi'
tant of the town tell; but Charles Gil
lette, who is 81 years of age. says that
his great grandfather, DIR. Elisha Baker,
lived in that house and did not build it
either. Almost every new owner from
time immemorial has made changes IN
the building but the main part remains
practically as it was originally built.
Mrs Brown purchased the house two
years ago and made some changes and
improvements on it, but now the house
is undergoing complete trsnsforma-
ton. All except the main part has
been torn down and q new and much
larger frame has been crested in place
of it. The new part will be larger than
the original main part and will be fitted
mp with all modern Improvements.
The main part is undergoing some
changes but the Intention is to preserve
the origina! frame and appearance IS
much as possible.
Writing about this ancient home re-
minds us that Mrs Hiram Eddy's house
on Elm street Was built by Isaac Law
renee IN 175l. Just $50 years ago. 1t
was originally called the Lawrence
Tavern" When the house Was 100
years old the event was observed by q
grand celebration there. with exercises
appropriate to the occasion. Why not
celebrate the l5oth anniversary of this
grand old landmark?
The house occupied by Frederick
Gillette on West Main street is another
old landmark. The writer has rot the
data at hand to tell who built that house,
or in what year it was built, but it was
probably built before the Revolutionary
war.
The house owned aud occupied by
the Whittlesey family. between Canaan
and East Canaan, is another grand old
historic dwelling.
The old Douglas house at the lower
corner. now owned and occupied by
Frank Hitchcock, is another historic
building; and so is the "old tavern"
near it. now owned by Mrs A. &.
Rhoades and occupied as dwelling by
l. E Scoville and VIM. Sardam. There
are other ancient houses in town that
could be mentioned bat the writer will
lay down his pen right here because he
did not commence this article with the
intention of writing history.
Connecticut western news., 1901-05-16
Walter Hosg of Dsnbury is visit

Walter Hosg of Dsnbury is visit
ing his parents here.
Mrs Hsrdenbergh is equipping her
house Wi h a steam heater
The rosi scrsper tackled Railroad
and Main streets yesterday.
Mrs s A. Burnaby is expected
home tomorrow from Spencer, Mass.
A band of gypsies went north
through this village Monday afternoon.
Connecticut day AT the Pan Ameri
can Exposition at Buffalo will be June
20.
R. Hills and wife of Hartford So
journed at the Warner House from May
5 to 4.
Jacob New of Chatham, Mass. Wis
tied relatives here Thursday. and Friday
of last week.
DIR Parsons and son. Corbit, of
Thomaston visited relatives in Canaan
last Friday.
Willard Reid of New York was in
town Saturday and Sunday, visiting his
cousin, George S. Fuller.
The youngest child of Mr. and Mrs
G. A. Adam has been sick about q week
with malarisl fever. but is improving.
The spring meeting of the Housa-
tonic Christian Endeavor Union will be
held at Warren tomorrow, May IL.
Miss Mary Watson returned Sstur-
day from Youkers, \. Y. where for 8
week she visited her aunt, Mrs White.
Mr. and Mrs Martin Phillips and
two children of Danbury visited at E.
S, Roots from Saturday until Tuesday
M J. Kiln err is building q substan'
tisl bank wall to support the lawn II
front of bis new house on High street
George Fl. Blodget of Ashley Falls,
Mass. will start for Chicago. Ill. on Sat
urday OF this week to purchase another
ear load of horses.
Charles Rodemeyer visited rela-
tives in Bethel from Friday until Mon
day. Mrs Ross, who went with him,
remained until Tuesday.
The Ward house ut the lower cor
ner, which Mrs McLain gave to the
diocese of Connecticut will be used
this summer by the Society for Friend
less Girls.
A few of our sports sill witness the
Observation-Disclosures ball game at
LakeviDe this Afternoon. Louis Guern-
sey will pitch for Riverview. He will
come to Canaan later in the season and
twirl for the local team.
Connecticut western news., 1901-05-16

HAwLEY AT Canasn Valley, May 10,
Psrnell Moses. widow OF Benjamin
Hawley, aged IS years. months and
IL days
PARMELEE-In this village, May 10, OF
pneumonia, Marcells Lowe, wife OF
Frederick G.. Parmelee, aged Al
years, months and II days.
CLARK-At South Canaan, May 10, Mrs
Caroline Clark, aged about rs years.
BApGLEY-In the town of Pcughkeep-
sic. n, \ May 5, William E. Bsdg-
ley. in bis S5th year. The funeral
was attended at the Presbyterian
church, Pleasant Valley, n. Y, at 8
O'Clock on Friday, May 10 The de.
ceased was the grandfather Of Cyrus
Bsdgley of Canaan, Conn.
BUSDY-At Los Angeles, Cal, May 8,
George 81. Bundy, aged 90 years, Q
former resident OF Lakeville, Conn.
FooTE-In this village, May 9, Luman
Foote, aged 50 years, 4 months and
IA days
Wsrner-At Salisbury. May 9th, Mrs
Maria Birch Coffing Warner, widow
of Milton j. Warner, aged "a years.
KIINER-In North East, n. Y May S,
Caroline b kilmer, mother of 8. V.
and Norman Kilmer, aged IL years.
McCUE-At Lakesille. May IL, Miss
Maria McCue, aged % years.
MASsFIKLD-At Newark, N. j., May Is,
James W. Mansfield, aged 81 years.
BEcKLEY-At Wethersfeld, MAY IA.
Mrs II. A. Beckley. aged 70 years.
She was native of Bantam and was
mother of Edward Beckley of Win
sted. Interment at Lime Rock,
where her husband is buried.
Connecticut western news., 1901-05-16
A Sensible Girl.

A New York paper has found sem
sible girl. A correspondent describes
her thus: At our hotel was beautiful
young girl, educated, clever, thoroughly
up to-date. A handsome fellow was
paying her the most devoted attention,
whenever he was sober enough to do so.
and all of us felt very anxious lest his
his attractive manners and lavish dis
play of wealth should win the girl. One
evening late she came into my room and
sitting herself among the pillows of the
couch. said: John proposed tonight,
went down on his knees, said that was
the only power on earth that could save
him. and if didn't consent to become
his wife he would fill q drunksrd's
grave" what did You say?" 1 asked
bresthlessly. "Well," she replied, Il
told him that 1 was not running 9
Kelley Cure, but il he really wanted to
be saved from a drunkard's grave ]
could give him the address of several ]
had heard highly recommended y
-Danville Qlll Banner.
Connecticut western news., 1901-05-16
What Became of Them.

Senator Chauncy NJ Depew recently
declared: twenty-five years ago I
knew every man, woman and child in
Peekskill. 1t has been my study to
mark boys who started in every grade
of life to see what has become of them.
1t is remarkable that every one of those
who drank is dead; not one living of my
own sge. Barring few who were taken
off by sickness every one that proved q
wreck and wrecked his family did it
from rum and no other cause. OF those
who were church-goipg people, steady
and industrious. every single one of
them without an exception owns the
house in which be lives" The man of
God, like Nspoleon's Guards. does not
know how to urrsnder.-Germanto
Telegraph.
Connecticut western news., 1901-05-16
POINT EkS.

Farmers should read ". E. Pettss's
adv.
Wanted. Cattle to pasture. See
adv.
Walnut sideboard, in good repair. fer
sale. See adv.
Ladies' Look at the array Of bargains
mentioned in E. P. Runt i Co.'S adv.
Mrs Joseph Owens' ice cream parlor
will open for the season on Saturday
evening of this week. See adv.
Benjamin of Winsted has line OF
fine pneuma,ics on his floors now at
prices sure to catch your trade. See
adv.
Don't fail to attend the special sale of
ladies ready made wear at the Casino
in Lime Rock. For particulars, see
adv.
A rare opportunity to buy fine col
lection of minerals which has taken 80
years to assemble. Now read ]. s.
Adams adv.
The Berkshire store claims TO have
the largest, finest and best selected stock
of dry goods ever shown in Great Bar.
rington. See adv.
Connecticut western news., 1901-05-16

Lumsn Foote died at his residence On
Main street in this village about three
o'clock last Thursday afternoon. May 2.
He had suffered more or less for twenty
years with chronic difficulty and al
though he had gradually failed for q
month or more, be was confined to his
bed only ten days previous to his death.
Lumsn Foote WAS born at Norfolk,
December 20, 1920. His father was
Pliny Foote. In early life Luman learn
ed the tanners trade and later became
proprietor of a tannery at West Norfolk,
About fifty four years ago he married
Maria Riggs of Norfolk and with his
wife removed to Pennsylvania but they
soon returned and settled in this village
of Canaan and for about 80 years Mr.
Foote conducted harness making shop
here. He accumulated snug fortune
in the tsnnery and harness making bus
mess, and then purchased 8 number OF
acres of rich land adjoining Main street,
i've business, and. rs pastime more
than as a money making venture, com
msnced raising fruit and vegetables fol-
market. His wife died April ], 1900,
after a weeks illness of the grip. aged
so years and 10 months.
Mr. Foots WAS an industrious and fru.
gal man, but Was kind hearted, q good
neighbor and loyal to his friends. He
never sought public office but had been
selectman, and filed other positions Of
honor and trust. For many years he
had been a member of Christ Church oil
this village. He is survived by no neal
relatives, but for more than q year be
has been tenderly cared for by Miss
Dart q trained nurse from Pitts6eld,
Mass. For several months after Mn
Foote'S death Mrs Hall of this village
assisted Miss Dart until Miss Darts
mother, Mrs Hoyt, was able to come
here and assist her with the housework
and nursing.
The funeral of Mr. Foote was held al
the late residence of the dece ased on
Sunday at $50 p. m. aud was largely
attended. Rev NJ. 81. Mill, rector OF
Christ Church, conducted the services
During the services the choir sang two
hymns, Brock of Ages" and abide
With Me-" The interment was in the
family lot at the lower cemetery. The
bearers were G. s. Fuller. o. I. Vos.
burgh, O. d. Y. Barnes, ]. L. Parsons,
A. p. freeman, W. Fl. Emmons.
Connecticut western news., 1901-05-16
STATE NEWS,

A reunion of the members OF the
legislature of 1875 will be hid at the
state capitol, Hartford, May 90 at IL
o'clock q. m.
James l.. Carson, formerly of Tor
rington and one of the principal stock.
holders in the Turner L Seymour
Manufacturing Compsny's plant, also
an organizer of the Winsted Metalli-
form Co died at Springfield, May Is.
Burial in Torringtcn.
Tue Greenwoods Company of New
Hartford Is one OF the larger cotton
duck manufacturing concerns of the
country which will be acquired by the
new company to be known as the
United States Cotton Duck Corporation
which will be organized under the New
Jersey laws.
Joseph Morehouse. an iron manufa,-
turer of Sharon, Conn after getting q
divorce from his wife two years ago,
neglected to change his will. leaving sll
his property TO his first wife, He mar
ried for his second wife Miss Bertha G.
st Joun of Sharon, who survives him.
1t Is believed the matter will be adjust
is estimated at 100000.
At the encampment of the Connect.
cut department of the g. A. r. held at
New London last week, the following
officers we're elected: Maj T Thomas
Boudren Of Bridgeport, department
commander; @. ID. Barnes of Southing-
ton, senior vice commander; jared Il .
AverT # New London. iuniar vice con-
msnder; ID. r. Lowell Of Miidletewn,
chaplain.
John Palmer. formerly third select
man of rorringson. who Was employed
SIS gardener by Mrs Lyman W. Coe,
WAS fund dead in a branch of the
Naugstuck river near the tack shop on
Monday morning 1t is believed that
be accidentally fell into the river Satur-
day night on his WAY home, striking his
head on some rocks, frscturing his
skull He is survived by a widow and
eight children.
Connecticut western news., 1901-05-16
NURFOLk.

The old Hartford axle works has been
purchased by the Norfolk Electric
Light and Power Company This fac.
tory was at ole time ore Of the largest
concerns in this vicinity. The factory
is q long stone building VIII 8,
machinery is operated by fine water
power. and it will be pu. in first class
repair 1t is planned OF only to fur.
nish electric lights to Norfolk but also
for East Csusan and NAV also furnish
for residences in these plices. Attorney
Stoeckel has been employed for some
time in searching the Axle eompsny's
titles for the Norfolk Power Co. Tue
company proposes to sell its property
IN Emerson Place.
Mr. and Mrs Warren ID, mis- of New
York will occupy ID Il. Rowlsnd's house
duIiag the coming Sra on.
Lovers of golf have returned to the
"Dosns'. Mr. Merrill of Canaan has
charge of the course.
The Hillhurst will open June first,
Fsirlawn will also open thu same date
The managers of the Buffalo Expos
ton have asked Carl Stoeckel for the
loan of the valuable work of art In the
Hands of the Enemy" which was paint
ed by the talented Hovenden. Many
people in this vicinity have beautiful
reproduction in the form of photo
genie of this picture which The Chimes
presented to its subscribers in its final
issue last summer,
The Rev T. b. Mcleod, ID. D., pastor
of the Clinton Avenue Congregational
Church. Brooklyn, and Mrs Mcleod
have been spending few days at the
Stevens House.
o. NJ. Snow 4 Son are building la
foot retaining wall at the Granville
cemetery.
Miss Lena Thurston has accepted a
position In the local telephone office as
stenogrspher.
81. l. erase gave q musical concert
and lecture on Our wild Indian, his
ways, habits, customs and religion. u
Tuesday evening at the South Middle
school house.
Joseph Bruey has rented William
Cowles' house in the south part of the
| town.
| DR. F. S Dennis with friends spent
Sunday at Tsmsrsck Lodge.
There were no services held at the
Congregational church Sunday evening
DR. Plumb Brown of Springfield hs,
been spending few days in town with
relatives.
Mr. Detor has rerted the "Crumb'
place for q year with the privilege o.
purchasing it.
Connecticut western news., 1901-05-16
mrs. Frederick Parme lee.

Marcella Lowe. wife of Frederick q.
Parmelee, died of pneumonia at her
home in this village about o'clock last
Friday afternoon, after an illness OF six
days.
Mrs Parmelee was born at Lime
Rock, December IS, 1859. and was q
daughter of Patrick Lowe. When Is
years of age she accepted a position as
servant in the family of the Hon. NJ. B
Richardson and remained there IL
years. Eleven years ago she married
MIR Parmelee and since then hiss resid.
ed most of the time in Canaan. Be-
side her husband she is survived BY two
daughters, May, aged nine years, and
Helen. aged three years. She is also
survived by five or six sisters and two
or three brothers.
The funeral was attended at st.
Joseph's church on Monday at 10 8. M.
Rev Fra Brennon conducted the SER
vices. Iuterment in the R. g. GENE
terry north of this village.
Connecticut western news., 1901-05-16
On Reading "rhe Man With a Hoe

On Reading "rhe Man With a Hoe"
He is not the elod. the blot. a wooden thing,
A eumher Of the ground without thought,
creature Of today, whose life is not
thing apart from hrutes; His is a better
life
Than those who toll in shops, or sit at desks,
Or wait on those who buy in fashions mart
For in his lot with Nature he's content.
He sees the springing of the grass and
flowers,
The swelling buds-an that the seasons bring
His toll is rewarded by the God Of Love.
With reverence then he hoes, he digs, he
delves,
With "sweat OF brow" he earns his daily
bread"
And rising on dead SELF to higher things,
Grows into that perfection Nature brings
To ripened fruits, and from an earthly clod,
Becomes IAN honest man, the MODEST work
of God"
Connecticut western news., 1901-05-16
SPECIAL NOTICES.
For SALE.-Fertilizers in large and
small quantities at low prices.

For SALE.-Fertilizers in large and
small quantities at low prices.
]. L. BRAGG.
Everything in carriages can be found
at Benlamin's at prices lower than the
lowest.
The New Union Lock Poultry Fence;
far better than poultry netting and just
as cheap. Ornamental lawn fence.
wrought iron fence, Bond steel fence
posts and hitching posts for sale BY
Z. E. E. Munson, Millerton, n. Y.
Sharon telephone call: 5-5. See his
adv. in another column.
DR. l.. ]. Turner. veterinary surgeon,
Winsted, Conn successor to the late Dr.
Heath. All diseases of animals treated
in the most skillful and scientific man
ner. s. n. E. telephone call 50 %.
Benjamin is unloading another car
load of runabouts-one horse surreys
that are beauties at moderate prices.
Connecticut western news., 1901-05-16
RTNTsvILLE.

David Cakes of Lsksville, was the
guest of his sister, Mrs. n. n. Chase
on Sunday last.
n. ]. Dean has been ill during the
psst week but is improving.
ID. II. Lucas and daughter of Goshen
are guests OF Mr. and Mrs Frank Lucas
Miss Mary Babcock has been quite il
during the past weeks.
Invitations are out for party at the
home of Mr. and Mrs Milton Emmons,
Friday evening, II. The occasion vii
be the 39sh anniversary of the msfriag,
of Mr. and Mrs Emmons.
Connecticut western news., 1901-05-16
FALLS VILLAGE.

John Jones of Salisbury is Waiting
Irving Ayers.
Miss n. Louise Brinton came home
from the Albany training school last
week. She will not return.
The carpenters have the frame we'll
along on the NJ. E church,
VIM. Jarrett came near losing one of
his legs Tuesday by jack screw turn
ing over and Letting building down
on him. As it was he escaped with q
bad bruise. The building had to be
prisd np before hs could be extricatsd.
Connecticut western news., 1901-05-16
A Coffee Barometer,

A cup of hot coffee is an unfailing
barometer if you allow lump Of sugar
to drop to the bottom of the cup and
watch the air bubbles arise without dis
turbing the coffee. Ii the bubbles col.
lect in the middle, the weather will be
fine; If they adhere to the cup. forming
a ring, it will either rain or snow, and
if the bubbles separate without assum,
ing any fixed position changeable
weather may be expected.-Chicas c
Times Herald.
Connecticut western news., 1901-05-16
SHUDDERS AT HIS PAST

Il recall with horror" says Mail
Carrier Burnstt Mann. of Levanns, O.,
my three years of suffering from kid
ney trouble. 1 was hardly ever free from
dull aches or acute pains in my back
To stoop or lift mail sacks made me
groau. / felt tired. worn out, about ready
TO give up, when l began to use Electric
Bitter', but six bottles completely cured
me and made me feel like q new man.
They're unriyalled to regulate stomach.
liver, kidneys and bowels. Perfect sat.
isfaction guaranteed by w. II. Camp,
Canaan; and G. E. Frink. Falls Village.
. :ly 80 cents.
Connecticut western news., 1901-05-16
1T SAVED HIS LEG

P. A. Dapforth of LAGRANGE, GA. suf-
fered for six months with frightful
running sore on his leg; but writes that
Bucklen's Arnica Salve wholly cured it
in five days. For ulcers, wounds, piles,
it's the best sslve in the world. Cure
guaranteed. Only 25c. Sold by VIII.
Camp, Canaan; @. E. Frink. Falls Vii.
lAes,
Connecticut western news., 1901-05-16
A Birthday Sonnet.

When / was twenty one
The world seemed bright
And full Of joy and love.
l lived without a care.
And il seemed right
To do things, and TO dare.
Life was a glorious thing
When l was tweaty-one.
But now I'm fifty-three,
And / have found
A cold. unfeeling world."
With troubles all around.
Ny blood runs cold.
From cares I am not free;
Life now Is the real thing"
For l am ifty-three.
Connecticut western news., 1901-05-16
OLD SOLDIERS EXPERIENCE.

NJ. Nj. Austin, q civil var veteran, of
Winchester. Ind, writes: my wife was
sick long time in spite of good doc
tors treatment, but was wholly cured
by DIR Kings New Life Pills. which
worked wonders for her health" They
always do. Try them. Only 25c at w.
81. Camps drug store. Canaan; G. E.
Frink's drug store, Falls Village.
Connecticut western news., 1901-05-16
w EST nosH m.

Ed Dexter of Salisbury was at Maple
Shade on Wednesday.
Delton ostrom is having his house
painted.
Floyd Tillapaugh and the Misses
Miller were at Maple Shade, Sunday.
Rev. G. A. Dixon was at the Misses
Landon's last week.
Prof. l. nj. Underwood Of Columbia
University, who has been spending =
few days at Geo. 8. Hammond's, left on
Monday for New Haven.
Charles F. Green has had his house
painted, which he bought from Ira
Psdgett.
Connecticut western news., 1901-05-16
THURSDAY. NAY 16. 1901.
Local News.
TINE SLIPS AWAY RAPIDLY.

TINE SLIPS AWAY RAPIDLY.
Almost before one realizes it q 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 unnotice6 slipping away
of time by printing with the subscrib-
er's name the date showing expiration
of subscription. Look at it now.
Connecticut western news., 1901-05-16

"Whole-souled people. the Smithsl
And we'll heeled, toow
Smart Set
Connecticut western news., 1901-05-16
FOR SALE.

Four choice COWS, yearlings, and al
OK cart.
wv. E. PKrTxK, Salisbury, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1901-05-16
ACCOMMODATIONS

For several regular boariers at BeckleN' .
boarding house. Rates Sc and 81 per week.
Fine rooms and board. Hot and cold water
on each door.
Connecticut western news., 1901-05-16
30 n n.
MAR

BEEBE-KDIP-At the M. E. parson-
age in this village, May 18th. by the
Rev. E. j. Kelly, Mr. William New
ton Beebe to Miss Leths Viola
Kemp, both of Canaan. Conn.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Sheffield, May
Is, by Rev. j. w. Bohlmap, Asahel
W. Mitchell aud Miss Josephine
NJ Stanton.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-02-07

were sent to Windsor for the Queen >
funeral
The Duke of Cornwall and York is con-
,valescing so rapidly that he Is expected to
leave Osborne Feb. 9. The Duchess ot
Cornwall and York leaves Osborne to-mor-
row.
Lord Rosebery. in speech at Edinburgh
this afternoon, after paying tribute 10
Queen Victoria and King Edward, pro
posed that the Scottish memorial 10 Queen
Victoria take the form of the restoration
of LiLlith Palace, the home Of SO many
great traditions
King Edward, carrying out his purpose
tc decorate everyone more Immediately
connected with the funeral of Queen Vic
toria, presented each man OF the Queens
Company of Grenadier Guards, at Windsor
to-day, with the medal Of the Victoria
Order.
An imperial Russian ukase has been
Issued. changing the title of 1.-THE Prince
of Wales Dragons TO that of His
Majesty. King Edward the Seventies Keir
Dragons"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-02-07
INJUNCTION PROCEEDINGS.
incidents of the Trial-Promoters and
Fighters still at Work.

CINCINNATI, Feb. 6.-The second day
of the Jeffries-Ruhlin prize fight cases IN
court brought no indication as to when the
hearing would be concluded. The State is
making a most exhaustive effort to show
that the two fights scheduled for this city
Feb. Is are a public nuisance under the
provisions of the Ohio law. and on that
ground a permanent injunction is asked
for. The promoters of the fight and their
counsel are contesting every movement
made by the State, and if Judge Hollister
refuses to grant a restraining order the
Saengerfest Athletic Association announces
that it will proceed TO pull of the boxing
contest under the permit Of Mayor Fleisch-
man, Notwithstanding the radical action
taken by Governor Nash and other State
officials since last Saturday. and especially
to-day.
While the contest between Jeffries and
Rubin is limited 10 twenty rounds. there
seems TO be no limit on the part of the
promoters of the fight. They announce
more confidently than ever tonight that
they will fight TO a finish the opposition
which has carried the matter into the
courts and which has made various pre-
sentiments to Governor Nash and attorney
General Sheets.