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Smyrna times., 1902-06-18
LOST OPPORTUNITIES.
Don't Waste Your Youths Use 1t In
Getting an Education.


Getting an Education.
How the handicapped millionaire en-
yies boys in school or college and would
give half his wealth for the chance tc
Law foundation which they are think
ing of spurning! How many an embar'
rassed man in public life longs to re
live boyhOod that he may correct the
mistakes of his youth! How much more
he could make of his life, of his posi-
ton. if he had cultivated his mind
when young! He does everything at
disadvantage. His grasp of documents,
speeches and books is weak because he
does not know how to study. He must
employ Il literary secretary to save him
self from blunders of grammar, errors
in history and biography or in politr
cal economy. He is forced to petty eX'
pedients to hide his ignorance.
Oh. what a pity it is to see splendid
ability made to do the work of medioc
rity! \ man of magnificent parts. feel
ing that he is by nature intended to
shine as a leader, is pitiable when
compelled to do the work of an inferior
and plod along in hopeless Obscurity.
The eager unrest of youth that chates
at restraining school walls and longs tc
rush to action makes havoc with count
less careers. In after days the old prov
erb will ring mockingly in memory:
He that will not when he may
| When he would he shall have nay.
What are investments in bonds anC
stocks. in houses and hnds, compared
with investment in an education, in
broad, deep culture which will enricl
the life and be a perpetual blessing t
ones friends?
To rob oneself of the means of en-
iovment which education and cultur,
give has no compensation in mere mon
ey wealth. No material prosperity cal
compare with rich mind. 1t is per
petual wellspring of satisfaction, OF en-
ioyment. 1t enables one TO bear up un
der misfortune. to be cheerful unde
discouragements, trials and tribulatiOn
which overwhelm a shallow mind an
an empty heart.-Success.
Smyrna times., 1902-06-18
An Irish BulI.

Bridget and Pat were sitting in an
armchair reading an article on ''The
Law Of Compensation"
Just fancy" exclaimed Bridget,
"accordin' to this, whin a mon loses
wan av is sinses another gifts more de-
veIoped. For instance, a blOind mon
gifts more sinse av hearin' an touch.
an
"Shure, an it's quite thrue." answer
cd Pat. sOi've noticed it meself.
Whin a mon has wan leg shorter than
the other, begorra the others longer"
Philadelphia Times.
Smyrna times., 1902-06-18
BRANCH ROADS.

Leave harrington for Franklin City, and way
stations, l040 a. In. and 6lA p. m weekdays
Return ing, train leaves Fran kiln City 90 a.
m. and ~. .06 p. m. weekdays.
Leave Franklin City for Chincoteague via
steamer) 2s p m. weekdays. Returning leave
Chuc0teague 452 a m weekdays
Leave Harrington for Georgetown and LeWes
at l04O a. m, 6li p. N. weekdays Re
turning leave Lewes 645 a. m, and l31 P.
m weekdays.
Leave Harrington for Rehoboth 1910 a. m.
and ia y m weekdays Returning leave he'
hOboth 6.53 a, m. and 20 p m week days.
Leave Harrington for Berlin, 1910 a. N. ana
G "a p. m. weekdays. Returning leave Berlin
6. a. IN. ana % D. m. week days.
Leave clayton for Che>tertown and way sis-
tions 9 - a. IN. weekdays. Returning leave
ChesleTtOWn $50 a. N. week days.
Leave Massey for CheStertown and way sa-
tions l0l a. m. and $50 p m. week days; be-
turning leave CheStertown 600 a. m and 24o
p. m. week days.
Leave Townsend for Centreville and way sta
at 9.23 a. N and sos p. m. week days he
turning, leave Centreville 5.5l a. m. ana 80 p
M, week days.
@ 30 q H. and 522 p. m. Returning, leave OK
ford 655 a. n. ana 81 p. m. week days.
Leave SeafOrd for Cambridge and lnierme'
diate stations at ll.l9 a. N. and 81 p. m. week
days Returning, leave Cambridge al 700 a. m
ana 2.32 p m. weekdays,
CONSECrIONs.--A Porter. with Newark y beIA
Ware City Railroad AT Townsend, with queen
Anne's6 Kent Railroad AtClaytOn, with Delaware
d &Chesspeak Railroad and Baltimore DelaWart
Bay Railroad At Harrington, with DeiaWFte
Maryland x Virginia Railroad. AtSeato: =.
Cambridge & SeafOrd Railroad At Delm
New York, Philadelphia Norfolk, Wi
POcOmOke and Peninsula Railroads.
2Daily except Sunday.
j. B. HUT UINSON, General Manager
/ J. Z. WOOD General Passenger Agent.
Smyrna times., 1902-06-18
Man. Unkind Cut.

eAflss D. doesn't have a single for
oipn label on her trunks and bags. not
sign that she ever has had them out
~ the country" said tie girl who at
tho end OF six weeks trip abroad
surveyed her plastered over luggage
with pride and admiration.
aAh well, you see Miss d. doesn't
need 10. replied the unkind man. "sne
aoes across so often, and every one
l.nows it.g-New York Press
Smyrna times., 1902-06-18
The Word Trencle.

The word treacle has undergone an
odd modification. At first it was applied
to such decOctions of roots or other sub
stances as were deemed beneficial in
medical practice; then, as these were
frequently sweetened, 1t came to mean
any sweet connection or confection,
and lastly. as molasses was the sweet
est of all. this name was exclusively
applied 10 sirup.
Smyrna times., 1902-06-18
LOw-Rate Tour to the Y YeIIOwstOne Park
Via Pennsylvania RailrOaP.

On account of the Annual Conven-
ton of the National Educational AssO-
ciatiDn at Minneapolis. the Pennsyl-
vaDin Railroad Company will run a
personally-conducted tour to Mime
apolis and the Yellowstone Park,
leaving New York July 5, and, return
ing, arriving New York July 20.
Round trip tickets covering all neces-
sary expenses for the entire trip, will
be sold at rate of $50 from all points
on the Pennsylvania Railroad east Of
Pittsburg. Rate from Pittsburg 80
less. A special train of Pullman din
ing, sleeping, compartment and obser-
vaticn cars will be used. Six days
will be spent in Yellowstone Park.
For itineraries and other informa.
ton apply to ticket agents, Tourist
Agent, 1896 Broadway, New York, Of
George W. Boyd, Assistant Genera
Passenger Agent, Pennsylvania Rail
road Company, Broad Street Station
Philadelphia.
Smyrna times., 1902-06-18
Ladies Can Wear Shoes

one size smaller after using Aliens Foot
Ease, a powder to be shaken INTO the shoes.
n makes tight or new shoes feel easy; gives
instant relief to cOrns and buniOns. It's
The greatest comfort discovery OF the age.
Cures and prevents swollen feet, blisters,
caIlous and sore spots. Aliens Foot Ease
IS a certain cure for sweating, hot. aching
foet. At all druggists and shoe stores, 25c.
Don't accept any substitute. Trial package
free by mall Address, Allen G. Olmstead
lie Roy, n. Y.
Smyrna times., 1902-06-18
SMYRNA DIRECTORY.

TOWN OFFICIALS.
President of Council-James c. Robinson.
Secretary of COuneil-Henry s. Anthony.
Town Treasu-er-Ezekial V. Cooper.
Clerk of Couneil-Samuel J. Reynolds.
Alderman-Eugene Crow.
Chief of POlice-B. w. Turner.
Councilmen: 1st ward, DR.. 7: c. Moore; 2nd
Ward. Samuel J. Reynolds; Srd Ward, Harry
6rieves; Atm Ward JOS II. Wright 9TH Ward,
e. Marriott Fowler 9th Ward, James c. Robinson
and Henry 5. Anthony.
Council meets the second and fourth Fridays
n each month.
Smyrna times., 1902-06-18
unlninr n FeIIor Ont.

He (who shutters badly)-I lul-lul-
love you mum-mum-l lul-love you
mum-mum-more than tut-tut-tongue
can tut-tut- more than tut-tut-tOngue
can tut-tut-
She eagerly Don't you know the
deaf and dumb alphabet?
Smyrna times., 1902-06-18

Were to speak my whole mind |
should dare to say that men are made
for laughter and women for tears.-La
Claviere, ''The Art Of Life"
Smyrna times., 1902-06-18

No fight was ever won 10y parrying
alone. Hard hitting is the best parry.
The offensive is the only sure defen-
slYe.
Smyrna times., 1902-06-18

Daily Daily except sunday.
"a" stops to leave passengers from Wilmington
and points north, or take passengers for points
south Of Deimar.
"e stops to leave passengers from New York
Division.
r. stops only on notice to conductor OF agent
"i'' stops 20 leave passengers from Middletown
and pcintss 'uth,
If stops to take on passengers for Cape Charles
and beyond.
Of Dema r. or take passengers Tor Wilmington
and points north.
son Saturdays arrives al 9.25 p. m.
tArrives daily except saturday and sunday.
NEW CASTLE ACCOMMODATION TRAINs-Lesve
Wilmington s.l3 a. m, 3Ol. 3.o2 and COS N
week-day Leave New Castle o.3l, 9.5S' lo39
m. o Il p weekdays.
Express trains leaving Harrington $40 a. m.
aud arriving at 610 p. m, week. days, run
through solid TO and from Baltimore, via Porter
and Newark.
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DELAWARE DIVISION.

On and after May %, 1901, trains will leave
as follows 'e
SOUTHWARK.
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Connecticut western news., 1902-03-27
SOTTHEIELD.

Miss Anna Hinman returned from the west one day last week, and is stopping with her sister, Mrs E. Scovilie, for the present.
 Mrs J. A. Turner is confined to the house with measles.
 Miss Elizabeth Turner returns to her school in Southwick on Saturday.
 Miss Fannie Grant is home from North Adams for her Easter vacation.
 Mrs George W. Cox returned to her home in Hartford on Friday last.
 Mrs W. E. Kasson returned Monday from Torrington, where she has been for the past ten days helping care for Mrs Fred Kasson, who has been very sick with typhoid pneumonia. She was little better when Mrs Kssson left.
 Miss Hawley of Stratford is visiting Miss Caroline Cook.
 Bert Pixley's household goods started Tuesday for Chatham, N. Y, where is to have work. The family do not leave here until about April 15.
 Mir and Mrs H. l.. Barber are now taking their meals at Mrs Haskell's
 H W. Palmer is on the sick list with a hard grippe cold.
 Artbur Gaylord is expected home some day this week. Do not know whether he is to return to Brooklyn for further treatment or not.
 "Whst you call it" social at the hall on Wednesday evening.
 The Clarke cottage is occupied again by A family named RroWasa
 Miss Bertha Lockwood is home fol Easter from the High School in Great Barr ington.
Connecticut western news., 1902-03-27
EST CORNWALL.

Mrs Stevens and children are at Brookfield.
 Wm. H. Oviatt of Bantam was in town over Sunday.
 Mrs John Morgan of West Stock bridge called on friends in this village on Monday of this week.
 George H. Trieschman and Henry Koehler spent two days last week in Torrington and Winsted.
 Hon. l.. J. Nickerson, Myron A. Hallock and Fred W. Yutzler attended the exercises of Hamilton Lodge, r. & A. M, at Sharon last Friday evening.
 Miss Gertrude Sturges. the oldest daughter of Theodore Sturges, one of the prominent business men of this place, entertained Seven of her small girl friends for two hours last Tuesday afternoon, the occasion being her seventh birthday. The two hours were enjoyed very much by the little girls.
 The l.. T. l.. superlntendents, Mrs Hoag, Miss Agness Cochrsne and Miss Edith Coons, entertained the children of the Legion at the home of Mrs Hoag with a candy pull one afternoon last week.
 Mir and Mrs R F. Smith were in New York several days this week.
 Miss Jessie 0. Cochrane and Miss Kathrine N. Salewski made visit to Dr. Fl l. Ross at Canaan, Thursday.
 The funeral of Mrs Charles Rayner of Westcheshlre was attended from her fathers house on Wednesday of this week. Mrs Rayner was a daughter of Joseph Mallinson of this place. She leaves husband and five small children aud also son and daughter by former marriage. Mrs Frank Allen of Hotch- kissville and Joseph Meeker of this place, to mourn her loss,
 The annual press meeting of the W. O. T. U. was held on March 12, at Mrs o. F. Calkins'. The meeting was un- der the charge of the County Press superintendent, who is a member of this Union. and who prepared 8 very interesting program.
 Miss Agnes E. Cochrane made short visit last week with her sisters. in Bridgeport.
 Myron A. Hallock made 6 short visit this week with his brother at Bethel.
Connecticut western news., 1902-03-27
LAA RV1LLR

Miss NJ. B. Fretts was in New York last week buying Easter goods.
 Bert Ball has moved into a part of the old Porter house.
 William Turner, who has been sick in Waterbury, is home for 8 couple of weeks.
 Miss Fanny E. Cofing of Waterbury is visiting friends and relatives in town.
 Lawyer Whiting of Great Harrington, Mass. spent Friday and Saturday with George Cofing Warner at "OlCverly."
 c. M. Turner who we reported sick a few weeks ago is again confined to the house.
 Frank Olmsted is sick with pneu. monis. Frank seems to be in hard luck as he has only recently recovered from an attack of scarlet fever.
 NJ. D. Rudd spent a few days last week in New York and Montclair, N. J.
 MT and Mrs Morgan Eberts are visit ing the lstter's sister. Mrs Walter Lane in Hartford.
 Miss Edith Martin of Philmont visited her parents last week.
 Word has been received of the deatt of Edgar Armstrong of Boston. Mass. formerly of this place, on Tuesday March 18th. Besides a wife be leaves three sisters in this place. Mrs Madison Silvernail, Mrs Henry s. Wilson anG Mrs Almirs Cole and brother Thoma of Grants. Death was due to ccrsump tion.
 Mrs Dr. William Bissell has beer quite critically ill for the past few day. but at present is more comfortable,
 Mrs Nellie Thrall visited friends il Winsted last week.
Connecticut western news., 1902-03-27
GREAT HARRINGTON.

The annual town meeting held Mon day was largely attended. The com pensation of the tax collector was pre- scribed the same as last year, II per cent. The reports of the various town officers were accepted as was the list of jurors, after four were stricken from the list A committee composed of E. s. Thatcher, J. B. Chadwick, Civil Engi- neer J. W. Curtis and the assessors were appointed as Q committee to revise the tax valuation and report at the next an nual meeting. $850 was appropriated to pay the existing indebtedness of the subway committed. The selectmen were instructed to pay to Sarah Moore &400 and to Richard Moore $300 for alleged damages to their real estate by the closing of Castle street. The select men were also instructed to make im- provements on the highway north of the railroad culvert, the cost not to exceed $200; to lay out g road from Castle Hill avenue to Lake avenue, cost not to ex- ceed $45O. two streets to be known as Crosby and Bently Joseph H. Maloney and W. H. McDonald were appointed | members of the cemetery committee, and H. O. Joyner town counsel. Mod orator. Howard Whiting; clerk, Walter B. Sanford; treasurer, Henry T. Rob- bins; selectmen. George W. Mellen, George A. Fuller, Noble B. Turner; overseers of the poor, Herbert O. Joy per, William McDonald, William l. Walker; assessors, for three years, Chas W, Ray; for one year, Charles E Cor ham; school committee, for three years, Orlando Bidwell, for two years, John Cronin; board of health for three years, Mortimer T. Cavanaugh; collector of taxes, Frank H. Briggs; auditors, Nal. comb Douglas, Clarence R Sabin; sink ing fund commissioner for three years, John H. c. Church; constables, Edward E. Barnes, Louis 0. Raifstanger; tree wardens, A. l.. Hubbell, Harry Doug. lass. Appropriations Soho Is, $i7, ,250; conveying pupils, 1900; exterminatinP pests in parks, 500; Memorial day, 200 highways and bridges, 6500; police, 1000: town officers $500; support of poor and insane, 5700; contingent, 2800; Ii. brary, 1900; care of cemeteries, 300; sprinkling streets, 450; superintendent of schools, 12C0; interest on town debt 2870; sinking funds, 8400; band concerts, 300, Liquor license: Yes, 468; no, 332 A house owned by Sheldon Forrest on North street, and occupied by Char les Billings, was badly damaged by fire Saturday night. The loss is about $500
 The large barn at Fl. R. Bulls place on Maple avenue was totally destroyed by fire Wednesday evening. March 19 Loss $2500. The fire was of incendiary origin.
 JH. 0. Church has leased to W. H Browne for term of years the Hollis ter place on South street.
 John A. Brewer has sold to Dr J. B. Beebe his coal sheds and yards on Ros iter street.
 W. T. Day has opened a law office with A. O. Collins.
 Warren Crissey, who has been ir feeble health all winter, is now very ill with pneumonia. MT Crissey is Fl yeart of age and his recovery can hardly bt expected. His brother, R. l. Crisse ) of Norfolk, Conn.,, arrived yesterday and will remain as long as needed.
Connecticut western news., 1902-03-27
CLAHTON.

Dr. John Beebe of ct. Harrington. was called last week to see Miss Ida Mcintyre, who is quite sick with chicken pox
 Mrs Eugenia Miding, who has had lagrippe, sat up little while last Sun- day. Dr. Hamant of Norfolk attends her.
 Dr. Snyder of Great Harrington visit ed this village last week, being sent by Dr. Henry Smith of Hudson, N Y. to visit his sister, Mrs Luther Lindsey, whose condition does not improve.
 Miss Mary Cook is visiting friends in Bo ston this week.
 Mir and Mrs Walter Sardsm were sum- moned on Saturday to the home of her parents in the north part of the town, on account of the serious illness of her father, Emerson Wellman.
 Wallace Bently will move into the tenant house of T. l.. Ssckett for the present, or until he finds a location to suit him.
 The party at John Jackson's Friday evening was very much enjoyed by all present.
 Miss Grace Goodwin is visiting friends in Springfield.
 Miss Gilmer Dresser spent Sunday in Sheffield.
 Miss Louisa Dresser of Great Barring ton is visiting for a few days at her aunt's, Mrs George Rood's.
 Sodom school closed Friday for q weeks vacation.
Connecticut western news., 1902-03-27
NHEFF1ELD.

Thomas Fair passed away on Monday, March 24, at the home of his son-in-law, Langdon Hulett. at the advanced age of 93 years and 2 months.
 Mrs Milton Cooper. who has been in failing health for some years, passed from earth Sunday morning, March 23, at her home in the Town Hall building Her funeral was attended on Tuesday morning from the Church of the Assumption.
 Miss Ella F. Clark. 8 teacher in Stoneham, Mass, is at her home here for the Easter vacation.
 Misses Alice and Carrie Lee of Plsin- field, N. J, are expected to arrive in town this week.
 Edward Gaylord and family have re- turned from Nebraska and purchased a farm in Norfolk. Conn.,, where they are to live. They were not satisfied in the far west and were homesick for their eastern friends.
 Mrs Ellen Fitch who has been qnite ill for some weeks past is somewhat i'm proved at present.
 Married in Sheffield, Thursday even- ing, March 20, 1902, at the home of the bride by Rev. J W. Bohlmsn of the M. E. Church. Richard Cshill and Miss Mary Love both of this town.
 The Misses Gilmer and Louise Dresser were in town over Sunday.
Connecticut western news., 1902-03-27
EAST CANAAN.

We are glad to report that W. J. Hat maker who has been ill for several weeks is able to be out some.
 Aid society on Thursday with Mrs H. K. Prescott.
 E. L. Roberts is in New York this week.
 Mrs Louis Roys and children of Hart ford, are spending few weeks at 0. H. Johnson's and G. P. Beebe's.
 W. D. Hayes purchased fine span of horses in Hartford last week.
 Next Sunday morning there will be appropriate Easter exercises in the church, extra music, etc.
 F. Sage of Brewsters, N. Y, is visit ing her brother, 0. H. Sage.
 Tuesday evening the topic at Grange was, The origin of Easter. Several good readings were given also recita- tions after which an egg supper was served. At the next meeting the lecture hour will be open to the public and warm sugar will be served after it.
 On account of the illness of W. J. Hatmaker and the non arrival of stage settings, the local minstrel show will not take place until the latter part of April.
Connecticut western news., 1902-03-27
NORFOLk.

James Allen of Millbrook was the guest of Samuel Garfield last week.
 Paul Garfield, after a few weeks vacation, has returned to Pittsheld, Mass.
 The dance mentioned in this paper of last week to be given by Robbins School students IS postponed. The school closed today for the spring vaca- tion.
 M. N. Clark and George Johnson were expected home either Wednesday or Thursday of this week.
 W. F. Bushnell is visiting in town for few days.
 Mrs Joseph Gone, who fractured her hip Janusry 21. died last Friday morn- ing. Deceased was born in Sandlsfield, Mass, but lived for over fifty years m this town, and was eighty years old. The funeral was held from the house Monday afternoon at 2. 80 p. m.
 Lyman Johnson is putting up horse barn 2Ox36 for his brother, B. s. John- son.
 R A. Dorman and son of New York were in town last week to award the oOubAAob ACH OuAAAA6 Onkhs AA0 building will be placed on land recently bought by MT Dorman.
 The water company is getting ready to complete it's main on Litchfeld road, and the selectmen the work at the Robbins" cut and the "Pond Hill'' fill.
 The customary "Good Friday service of the "Church of Christ" will be con- ducted by Rev. N. M. Calhoun, pastor of the Second Congregational church at Winsted.
 Miss Swenson of Winsted was the guest of A 0. Thompson last Saturday
 Eugene Darrow arrived in town last Friday from New Brunswick. N. J. MI and Mrs Darrow returned to New Brunswick Tuesday.
 The warm weather of the last few days made the local fishermen get out their rods, overhaul their lines, and think of that speckled beauty that if always ''so near but yet so far"
 Miss Nellie Hall has returned from New Haven where she has been em- ployed for some time past by the New Haven Arms Go
Connecticut western news., 1902-03-27
SOUTH CANAAN.

The lovely, spring-like day brought out goodly ly attendance at church on Sunday. In the evening the frogs gave the second musicale" of the season, which was apparently largely attended
 Deacon Bosworth and family were warmly welcomed at church, after their long compulsory absence.
 Deacon Sherwood Willard cele brated his 8Oth birthday on Monday the 24th. by a family reunion, children and grandchildren coming with congratula. tions. Deacon Millard's health has been very comfortable the past winter, and we hope he will be spared for many more pleasant gatherings.
 Mrs J. l.. Evans continues in quite feeble health. cause of regret to her numerous friends, who hope that more genial weather may do much to restore her health.
 Merwin Pendleton has accepted a situation in Winsted and boards with relatives, MT and Mrs Remus Norton.
 The Dean maple sugar is on the market, one of the surest tokens of Spring.
 Mir and Mrs Norman Oakes of Tor rington have been spending a few days in town, returning home on Monday.
 I. R. Fenton of Lime Rock was in the place on Saturday, looking after insurance matters.
 The Rev. MT Evans mentioned in his sermon on Sunday that the Rev. John athsn Edwards, the noted divine, re- ceived call to the First Congregational Church in this town, then about mid way betweeen North and South Canaan, about the year 1740.
 The wind storm of last week was something terrific, almost cyclone. Trees were broken off, notably a large pine, which was kind of land mark near the cemetery, Windows were blown in and considerable damage done.
Connecticut western news., 1902-03-27
NEW MARLBORO.

Schools in town open March 3l,
 John Bentley is on the sick list.
 Mrs E. P. Adsit is suffering with rheumatism.
 Young people attending out of town schools are at home for the Easter vaca- tion.
 MT Squires is moving his family into one of the cottages on Dr Culver's farm. Deacon Hollister is suffering from an accident which he received Saturday while in Great Burlington.
 Walter Trask moves to the Fitzpatrick place in Mill River this spring.
 A meeting of the partsh society of the Congregational chursh is called for on Tuesday, March 20.
 John Fitzpatrick has purchased a new pair of horses.