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Connecticut western news., 1902-05-29
EAST CANAAN

Miss Liela Hall of Brooklyn, N Y. was the guest of Mrs Charles F. Rob- erts over Sunday.
 Mrs L. O. Roys aLd children of Hart ford are visiting at o. H Johnson's.
 The young mems club composed of G. W. Cowdrey, Jr., Edward l. Rob- erts. John Keefe. Dewey O. Garfield and Samuel Brinton gave the most en- joyable dance of the season at Village Hall last Friday night. The music was by Messra. Weidlich, J. Oscar Casey and Gaylord of Hartford, violin, cornet and piano respectively, and it was splendid. Prof. Beckley called the movements of the square figures. The grand march was led by B. l.. Roberts of this village and Miss Drake of Tor. rington. Twenty five copples psrtici- pated and thoroughly enjoyed the evening. Ice cream was served by Her. bert Beebe.
 Several were to have attended the memorial service at Canaan Sunday evening, but the showers prevented.
 Memorial Day services will be at the Village Hall, Friday Dinner will be serv ed to all of the G A. R. and their
  l. 30 an address by Rev R. B. Coons of Canaan; also short addresses. music, etc.
 The new houee of Nelson Stratton's IS getting on nicely and will be quite an addition to the street.
 The "Schoolmates" met last Thurs day with Mrs J. Briggs. There are very few left to attend these meetings which have been kept up for so many years.
 Wm. Hayes and family attended the funeral of Mrs Acel Durham in Ashley Falls, Mass. on Sunday.
 At meeting of the Congregational Church and Ecclesiastical Society held April 26. a unanimous call was given to the Rev. O. W. Hanna to be settled The committee of the Church and Ecclesiastical Society met last Monday evening and completed arrangements | for the Council to be held July Sd.
Connecticut western news., 1902-05-29
WEST CORNWALL

Miss Mary A. Beck has been visiting her aunt in New York city.
 Miss Ada Sterling of Bridgeport spent this week and part of last both at s R. Scoville's and James Fl. Coles.
 Mir and Mrs Daniel l.. Minnehan of Burrville spent Sunday at Joseph Coles
 J. A. Cochrane was in Hartford this week on jury duty.
 A nnmber of our village citizens have received invitations to the commence ment exercises of the Union University at Albany, where William D. Bosler graduates from the law department on the 29th inst. Mr Bosler studied law with the Hon l.. J. Nickerson at this place for little over two years and en- tered the senior class of the Albany Law School. for the finishing touches. last September. After the bar examination in June, he will join the great army of the legal profession, which is battling for the rights of mankind-and inciden tally that almighty dollar-upon the entry of which work all his friends wish him every success.
 The railroad company have just com pleted siding near Terrydale Spring for the accommodation of the Kaolin Go. E.S. Tweedy, the manager of this company, is having Q bridge built across the river At this point and intends build ing storehouses near the siding. which will obviNte the carting of clsy all the way from the clay beds to this village. Edward Costello of Torrington has the contract of the bridge and has already commenced work.
 Smith & Sons lost valuable horse last Saturday.
 James A. Oochrane returned from northern New York last Saturday where he had been for the purpose of pur chasing cattle. The cattle are expected the latter part of this week, in charge of s. F. Partridge of Worthwhile.
 It is understood that the sluicewsy near Halsey Calkins' is to be repaired This seems too good to be true, but we live in hopes and have great faith ir our selectmen. It is doubtless due to tho long continued illness of First Sc lectman Smith that this serious defect has been overlooked for so long a time The foundation of the Masonic Hal is finished and by another week. unlike the erection of Solomon's Temple oi old, it is expected that the hammers o the carpenters will make merry music and awaken pleasant echoes throughou the village.
 It is worthy of notice that the village Juniors brought home the O. E. banner from the convention at Cornwall las Saturday. The Juniors are justly prou, of the distinttlon of holding the honor which have heretofore belonged to the Senior society.
Connecticut western news., 1902-05-29
Holds Up a Congressman.

"At the end of the campaign" writes Champ Clark, Missouri's brilliant con- gressman. '.from overwork, nervous tension, loss of sleep and constant speak ing I had about utterly collapsed. It seemed that all the organs in my body were out of order, but three bottles of Electric Bitters made me all right. It's the best all-around medicine ever sold over druggists counter. Over worked, rundown men and weak, sickly women gain splendid health and vitality from Electric Bitters.' Try them. Only 50c. Guaranteed by W H. Camp, Canaan Geo. E Frink, Falls Village.
Connecticut western news., 1902-05-29
SOuTHFlELD

Fred Kssson of Torrington, Conn. spent few days at his home here last week.
 Fred Mayhew and bride of Winstej. Com, were at A A. Ferry's one day last week.
 Charles Adams spent Sunday with his mother. Mrs A. Adams. We are always glad to see his smiling face in our midst.
 Carpenters are at work on Mir Stone's house (formerly owned by Mrs Ohve Csnfield) and when completed it will be quite an addition to the looks of the village.
 Albert Stanard bas had a wide veran. da put on his houre and now James Cook is doing likewise. Grove Gaylord and J, A. Turner have had smaller ones on their places here, making quite a change. ...
 Rev E, O. Gillette is spending part of the week in Hartford, Conn.
 William Pixley B family were called to Lee Sunday to attend the funeral of Mrs Pixlsy's sister.
 Band concert on the church lawn Tuesday evening. Ladies serve ioe- cream.
Connecticut western news., 1902-05-29
}a1TERE!l!i!'I;sossIP;;'

Fraternal societies today constitute mighty influence in preventing pauper- ism. They have provided way by which the man in want can receive help without losing his self respect and sinking into the humble place of a pau per.
 A law has been passed in Colorado making it a misdemeanor to wear the button of a lodge or society of which one is not a member.
 One of the important facts in con nection with the growth of fraternal. ism as shown by the statistics of our country is that pauperism has decreas ed in proportion as fraternalism has h. creased.
 During the last quarter of century $515, 5,OO0 900 has been disbursed in the interests of fraternal benehciaries.
 Every community where a fraternal society exists Is under obligations to it for the distress it has relieved through it's operations and which but for it would have added to the public bur denA
Connecticut western news., 1902-05-29
Beware of Otntnents fer Casarrh tn,
 GnmRnhm M MAnnmnH

Beware of Otntnaents fer Cagarrh that
 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 ton 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 Catarrh Cure be sure you get the genuine. It is taken internally, and made in Toledo, Ohio, by F. !. Cheney q Go,
 nrgold by Dru9Hists, f6c,
 AAllh Family pl1 Ars the hs1t.
Connecticut western news., 1902-05-29
FROM THE OTHER PAPERS

A contemporary up at Troy, com msnting on Ira D. Sankey's migration from Methodism to Presby terianism, remarks that ''the creeds of theee two denominations disagree vitally." Ap- pArently it hasn't learned yet that . layman applying for admission to a Presbyterian church is not required to subscribe to the Westminster Comics sion. Hartford Courant.
Connecticut western news., 1902-05-29
The Farm.

 There spread the scene before my view The careless plowman's yell. The happy laughter in his eyes That told that all was we'll. And far away I heard the sound Of sweet toned dinner bell The skin upon the river bank. The youngster at the oars, The chickens in the barnyard. and Along the rivers shores The calm horizon showed a line Of noble sycamores. The old moss covered well was there With buckets dripping sweet. And sparkling wateE seemed to give Surcease from summers heat. And right below a country town Seemed sleeping at my feet I saw the country preacher and The quaint old village sage. And rows of elm trees must have hid The village parsonage. An, if 1t hadn't been upon TAs realistic stagsi -1naiAnApo,is nSA
Connecticut western news., 1902-05-29
WON'T FOLLOW ADVICE AFTER
 PAYING FOR TIT.

In recent article prominent phy- sician says: It is next to impossible for the phy ysician to get his patients to carry out any prescribed course of hygiene or diet to the smallest extent; he has but one resort left, namely, the drng treatment When medicines are used for chronic constipation, the most mild and gentle obtainable, such as Cham erlain's Stomach and Liver Tab lets should be employed. Their use is not followed by constipation as they leave the bowels in natural and healthy condition. For sale by all Medicine Dealers.
Connecticut western news., 1902-05-29
stand Like a Stone Wall

Between your children and the tor lures of itching and burning eczema. scaldhead or other skin diseases. - How? Why. by using Bucklen's Arnica Salve, earth's greatest healer. Quickest cure for Ulcers, Fever Sores, Salt Rheum, Outs, Burns or Bruises In. fallible for Piles. 26c at W. Fl. Camps drug store, Canaan; Geo. E. Frink'1 drug store, Falls Village.
Connecticut western news., 1902-05-29
What Thin Folks Need

Is 2 greater power of digesting and assimilating food For them Dr. Kings New Life Pills work wonders. They tone and regulate the digestive organs, gently expel all poisons from the sys, tenn, enrich the blood, improve appetite, make healthy flesh. Only 25c at W. H Camps, Canaan; Geo. E. Frink's, Falls Village.
Connecticut western news., 1902-05-29
MIHaxa no1 Kent silen,

all this time, but have constantly prais- ed and recommended Calcura Solvent to the afflicted. I have derived the great ct benefit from it." Mrs B. N Cor. don, 78 Broadway, Rensselaer,. N Y. The lady refers to the ne,o medicine dis covered by Dr David Kennedy, Kennedy Row, Kingston, N. Y. Try it for dis oanea of tho digestive organs and all prevailing complaint. All druggists. n. %.
Connecticut western news., 1902-05-29

And % M. Rostand's "Oyrano de Bergerac" is nor was M. Rostand's at all but the work of Mir Gross of Chicago. 70 decreed last week by United States court.
Connecticut western news., 1902-05-29
Proof Positive.

"Pretty7 Oh, yes, rather; but she has no mind of her own."
 "What makes you say that"
 "Why, just see how long she can keep 8 cook."-Philadelph Bulletin.
Connecticut western news., 1902-05-29

If newspapers are now rejecting pub. iC opinion Oounectlcut's proposed new constitution will not be ratified by the people June 16.
Connecticut western news., 1902-05-29
How He Got His.

"Well, suppose a man must have his trials In this world"
 And you have yours, I suppose" Certainly. Didn't you know I was married ?"-Chicago Post.
Connecticut western news., 1902-05-29

With dampened hair and shirt reversed, I know what's ailing him; Cause years ago looked the same
 After having been to swim.
Connecticut western news., 1902-05-29
L,egGG Notices.

DIsTRICT OF SHARON, ss. Probate Court. l) May 26. 1902.
 Estate of Richard Bush late of Sharon in said district, deceased
 The Court of Probate for the District of Sharon hereby appoints George M. Walton and Abel R. Woodward Commissioners to receive and examine said claims.
 Certified by WILLIAM W. KSIoHr, Judge. The subscribers give notice that they shall meet at the Probate office In said Sharon On Friday, June C, 1902, at 10 o'clock in the fore- noon, on said day, for the purpose of attend log to the business of said appointment.
 GEORGE N. WALTON, C.,,,-,,.o,...
 ABEL R. WOODWARD,
Connecticut western news., 1902-05-29
EFFIELD

Il will be absent from my office on vacation from May 30 to June IA.
 DR. H. l.. Ross, Canaan, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1902-05-29
FOR SALEl A Most Desirable Village Property at
 Falls Village, Ct.

Situated on Prospect street, within few rods of stores, post office, railway station, churches, schools and library. Large two story house with basement, IA rooms, good cellar, large lawn and shade trees, piazza on three sides, good well, good olstern and good drainage, large barn, carriage house, wood house. Ice house, good garden a d an excel- lent orchard. The house is conveniently ar ranged for two families if desired. It is an ideal place for summer home for city people. Just the right location for hotel and livery stable, or for a summer boarding house. Plenty of room to enlarge the build- ings if needed.
 The property cost seven thousand dollars ($7 ,00OI or more, and is worth $5, 900 easy today whether 1t brings it or not. The build. ings alone could not be erected for S5, 900. The location and the grounds are delightful This property woul1 not be offered for sale except to close an estate. For terms and full particulars call on or address
 SAMUEL C. BECKLEY,
 EXECUTOR.
 Post Office Address, Canaan. Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1902-05-29

The war in South Africa is over again. Who winsp
Connecticut western news., 1902-05-29

Butte, Mont. can only boast of one tree. but that is beaut.
Connecticut western news., 1902-05-29
DIsTRIoT OF SHARON. ss, Probate Court.

Estate of Edwin N. Hartwell late of Sharon in said District, deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the District of sharon hath limited and allowed six months from date hereof for the creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims for settlement Those who neglect to present their accounts properly attested within said time will be debarred a recovery. all persons indebted to said estate are requested to make immedi. ate payment to
 EDWARD F, HAZARD, AdministrAtors'
 P. o. AddresS, Sharon, oenn,
Connecticut western news., 1902-05-29

Unregistered dogs are a nuisance eaaily abated if you please.
Connecticut western news., 1902-05-29

"What is college bred. pop?"
 College bred, my boy, Is something which quires lot of dough to make. " -Yonkers Statesman.
Connecticut western news., 1902-05-29
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 THURSDAY. MAY 29. 1902.
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THURSDAY. MAY 29, 1902.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1902-01-16

Loss of Vessels.
Nearly 1000 vessels are lost annually
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The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1902-01-16

field and wood and pasture to more
conventional paths. Never again will
he walk between an actual living,
human Christ and an actual, breath
ing community as on that day Of his
hoyhood. He talked. God-life in
common life in common ways. was
made real In the morning, at noon,
in the tired hours of the evening,
at toll, in dealing, in birth, life and
death Christ-life was depicted. Then
Gideon spoke few sentences of his
own future hopes and asked all to
keep him in prayerful remembrance.
The silent and stolid people were
more moved than they cared TO show.
Old men wrung his hand. women
looked at him with misty eyes. Fla
villas tears ran down her cheeks as
she bravely started the last hymn.
But, while the people reluctantly
filed out. there strobe into the church
man of presence, of speech. He
put his arms about uideon's Shout
ders, and looked at him with proud
eyes.
he Lord was with you, Sald the
college president. The Strange let
ter had brought him hither.
Gideon is now a great preacher.
His own and Flavlla's dreams were
nothing in comparison to the reality.
They still tell at the college Of his
hard study, Flavilla's aid and com
radeship and of the wagon load Of
provisions that came to them every
few months from their old neighbor-
hood. They still tell of Gideon's gift
of speech, his honors, what q credit
he is to the college. If you ask the
secret of his mission, he looks at
Flavilla and says:
Il try to tell of an everyday God
and as man to man"
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side and through the roaring flames
He was nearly swept from his horse
by burning brands and partially
blinded as they struck him across the
face. As he reached the brow of the
hill his horse stumbled and fell, In
a second he was on his feet. and with
the girl in his arms started again for
the outer edge of the fire
At last hope gone blinded, veal
from his gallant fight, Scared in
hundred places, his face and hand
burned almost to a crisp, he fell ex.
hausted with his burden. He had
reached the limit of human endur.
ancc. He had hardly fallen when he
heard a familiar voice near at hand
yelling to his men:
Cut away that log, men! Heave
if into the canyon below"
Help, cap; help, quick" he man
aged to scream, and in less time than
the telling takes Lewis and the girl
were whisked from the sea of fame
with willing hands. In short time
the girl recovered sufficient to tell
the story of the wild ride, but Lewis
remained unconscious for days.
\ search was instituted for the
missing Williams as soon as ii was
possible 10 do so, but it was weeks
afterward that his charred remains
We're found beside the bones of his
faithful horse. He had wandered
around in the fire until both were
suifocated
Except for the effects Of the smoke
Mabel Williams suffered no i'll effect.
from the ride, Charities forethough1
in wrapping her in the blanket hat
saved her from burns
The man seemed remarkably wei.
content with his nurse during tn.
time his burns were healing. One
day he said to her:
Il think I'd ought 10 have to pay
for that horse aud saddle, Mabel !
mighty good horse and double cinch
saddle too"
Il don't think you should have
more than you can carry, Charlie
ON warm day, anyhow"
ouch, May, that's my sore arm
that got foolin' round in the fire:
your have to hug me on the other
side"
And pay for that horse and saddle
IS standing Joke between them vet
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the place on Kenmore avenue it did
strike Henry that the place savored
rather more of a cheap sales barn than
it didsof a gentleman's private stable,
but he dismissed the thought as un-
worthy. The coachman was an oily in
divdual. He led forth the mare, which
was a well-groomed looking animal,
plump, and with a shiny coat and a
fairly good name.
"Ain't she a beauty, sir?" said the
coachman. Henry Sparks put on wise
look and stroked the animals neck at
arms length. He would have looked
at the tail if he had not a wholesome
respect for the rear part of horse
In the meantime Mrs, Sparks, who had
been at the animals head, said: 80,
Henry; DO buy her. She has perfectly
beautiful blue eyes"
Just at this iuncture a stranger en-
tered the stable. He was a large man
with a big, yellow watch chain. 81
want to buy that mare you adyer-
tised," he said to the coachman.
I'm sorry, sir" was the reply, "but
this ere gentleman" pointing his
thumb at Mr.. Sparks, "has the first
call"
"Ain't she a beauty?" said the stran-
ger. 81 want her bad; know her pedi-
gree. III give you s175 for her if your
let me have her"
81 can't do it, said the coachman.
1T wouldn't be fair to this gent, and,
besides he lives in suburb and the
boss wants the horse to go there
Henry" whispered Mrs. Sparks,
"buy quick or the coachman will sell
49, aGk3t,
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Henry Sparks
B,1ys a Horse

TT WAS evening, an hour after din
4 ner, when Henry Sparks, surround
ed by his family, sat at the cleared
dining-room table reviewing books.
Henry is the literary editor of the
Daily Breeze. Henry wasn't feeling
well that evening, fact that BODIED i'll
for the young woman who hadawrit-
ten the new novel, THE Cory Path
to Fame" which MIR. Sparks just then
had under consideration. The young
est Sparks kid tipped over the ink bot
tie. Henry swore. The imprecation,
rather a mild one. was intended to be
under his breath, but it was heard
and the eldest daughter left the room
looking grieved, while Mrs Sparks
looked rather more than shocked.
Henry" she said, you need exer-
else. You are irritable and not alto
gether proper. Since you've been lit
erary editor you've stuck so close to
the office and house that your temper
has suffered and we have suffered with
it. When you were night police re-
porter you were ever so much nicer,
because you had plenty of outdoor eX-
ercise, even if you did keep late hours
and come home smelling of station
houses. smoke and occasionally whis-
ky. Here we are living in a sub
urb, and if you'd only buy a
horse the children and | could drive
and you could ride for an hour or two
every day, and / know we'd all be
happier for it."
Eliza" said Mr.. Sparks, 81 know I'm
a crouch, and | need exercise, but if
you think because | wrote such a
learned review of "The Horse Breed
ers' Companion" the other day that l
know ANYTHING about horses. you are
woefully mistaken. ! don't. However.
I suppose can learn o ride, and if you
can find good, gentle horse fairly
cheap I'll buy it,"
Two days later Eliza Sparks -four
ished in her husbands face a circular
which she had picked up in a street
car. This is the way it read;
For sale-Fine family horse, good
driver and saddler, out of Flora Tenn
pie nineteenth, by Pride of the West;
has no public record, But can trot a
mile in 2:20 without pushing; war
ranted sound; has only one fault; is
afraid OF elevated trains and gentle
man owner wishes to sell her into sub
urbs. where she will have kind treat
ment: worth $1,000; may be had by
proper party for $50. Inquire of
,oachman, private stable rear of resi-
'ence, 100000 Kenmore avenue"
There, Henry" said Mrs. Sparks.
SITS Just what we want. Here's kind.
hearted gentleman who wishes to
place his family horse at great sacri-
Gee where it will be well treated
There are no elevated trains about
here, and so we needn't worry about
that. A $1,000 horse fer $15O-why, we
actually make more than $1,000 by buy
ing the animal. Le:'a IN around quick.
! am afraid somebody else viii be there
ahead of us"
Henry Sparks put or his hat and
coat with alacr,ty. WhJa taey reached
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THE WISE MAN WHO FELL

There was man that people SAID
Was wonderfully wise;
He knew the names of all the stars
That twinkle in the skies.
The telescope and spectroscope
He wisely used to give
Men knowledge of the smallnessof
The sphere on which we live
He know the number of the tons
That distant Neptune weighs,
He knew exactly to the dot
The length of Saturn's days.
This wise man made a map of Mars
And marked the seas up there;
He wrote on Marian density
And exc On Marian air.
But when the wise man crossed the street
Two fools shot guns one day;
The wise 1han stayed to see, instead
OF hurrying away.
The fools shot all their weapons or,
And when they shot no more
Men G thcred up his corpse that they
Had deemed so wise before.
IS. e. h-ser, il Chicago Record Herald.