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The Minneapolis journal., 1902-07-01
DR.. NELSON CANDIDATE
Files Declaration Republican
Candidate for Mayor.

Candidate for Mayor.
Dr.. Henry S. Nelson, city physician, to-
day filed his declaration as republican
candidate for mayor Of Minneapolis.
When seen, he said he had no statement
Of his platform" to make. Circum-
stances would develop that. All that he
could say at present was this:
Having been assured OF substantial support
and after thoroughly considering the ques-
ton, have decided to become a. candidate fol
the republican nomination for mayor. ant
will do my utmost to secure it, Further.
wish to say that should I be chosen for thai
position, would pledge my supporters te
endeavor to be mayor for all the people ant
give a clean. conservative, business admins
tration. -
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-07-01
BUILDING OF ITS OWN
Society of Fine Arts Hopes to Secur'
One.

Ones
The Society of Fine Arts and the Academy
of Natural Sciences will be given an oppor-
tunity to appear before the library board and
offer arguments IN support of requests made
Of tho board at its regular meeting yester-
day. In response to the suggestion that these
two societies leave the public library building
to make room for books reply was received
from the academy stating that it is arrang-
ing for removal to the Pillsbury memorial
library building on the East side 1t asks
permission to remain until the completion OF
that structure, Jan. l. 1903
The Society of Fine Arts hopes to have a
building of its own to be erected by funds
given by public spirited citizens 1t will
vacate June 1. 1908. with the best Of feeling.
j. B. Gflfllan, of the committee, dissented
and asked for further hearing.
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-07-01
S94,8OO IN IMPROVEMENTS

To Be Spent by Minneapolis Steel
and Machinery Company.
The Minneapolis Steel and Machinery COM
pany will spend s94,s 800 in improvements on
the old harvester works in South Minnear
~olis and in new buildings Building permits
for expenditures of the above amount have
been taken out. The new buildings will in
clude machine shop, foundry, an office,
a steel and structural shop, storage shed,
a boiler room and a barn. Il: - g.. ~ -.~- !
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-07-01
GOES TO THE ROCK ISLAND

j. L. Cramer General Auditor of the
= Great Northern.
General Auditor J. l.. Cramer of the
Great Northern goes to the Rock Island
system as controller. 1t is understood
that C. H. Warren, now assistant to the
Rock Island president, was instrumental
in securing Mr.. Cramers services. Mr..
Warren is an ex-general manager of the
Great Northern. - ''-..--S,- .a....,.
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-07-01
Homeseekers' Excursions.

Great Northern Railway sells home
seekers tickets, st. Paul or Minneapolis
to all points West, including Montana and
the round trip on the first and third Tues
days of July, August, September and Oc-
tober. 1902 Rate, one fare for the round
trip.
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-07-01
EGGS WERE COOKED

Egg Storage House In st. Paul Is
~ Destroyed by Fire.
R. E. Cobb's egg cold storage plant, 81 East
Third street, st. Paul, was completely de-
stroyed by fire last night and fifteen cars Of
egg cases and a large quantity OF eggs de-
stroyed. The damage amounts to $1,000,
which is fully covered by insurance. c. J.
Ertz's commission house. next door, was
damaged by smoke and water to the extent
Of $500. The origin Of the fire is unknown.
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-07-01
=" WANT DREGER TO RUN

Friends of Sheriff Would Give Him
Full Term. ...s~ Z
The friends of Sheriff J. w. Dreger are
booming him for the place he now holds and
tomorrow evening at Turner hall, Marshall
street and Sixth avenue NE, the friends of the
sheriff will hold a meeting to express their
appreciation of his administration Of the
Office and Of his sterling worth and character
as man. -.-,' + II
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-07-01
Low Rates to the East

A 22-caliber blank cartridge pistol for
s cents. Kennedy's, 322 Nicollet.
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-07-01
TO WATER THE LAND

c. 8. Me1len and Daniel s. Lamont
= Form Irrigation Company.
President G. S. Mellen of the Northern
Pacific and Daniel S. Lamont have formed
the Northern Pacific Irrigation company.
It is stated that the first work of the
company will be to complete forty miles
of the Kennewick canal, to water $4,000
acres Of land In eastern Yakima county.
A number Of mountain lakes controlled by
the company will be utilized as sources Of
water supply, and much land acquired by
the Northern Pacific in its grant will be
prepared for agricultural operations.
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-07-01
La Crosse Il Eastern Survey.

La Crosse, Wis. July 1.-The survey of the
La Crosse & Eastern railway is about COM
pleted: From this place the line runs along
the Mississippi southeast to Stoddard, Chase
burg and crosses to Woodville ridge, lea wing
Newton IN miles to the south; thence to
Springville and Viroqua.
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-07-01

Going away for the summer? Your
house Insured against burglary, theft and
larceny. VIM. "A. Badger Co., 426 Andrus
Bldg. Tel. M. 168 J2.
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-07-01
TREASURER'S BALANCES

State Treasurer Blocks Statement
for June.
There was balance on hand in the vari-
Gus state funds at the close Of business June
50 Of 81, ,2O3, ,6O5,s9, according to the monthly
statement of State Treasurer Block. 1t was
distributed as follows:
Connecticut western news., 1902-05-29
SOUTH CANAAN

The much needed rain of Sunday night was very welcome. Vegetation has already taken fresh start.
 The Rev. 0. W. Hanna exchanged with Mir Evans on Sunday, the 18th.
 MerWin Pendleton, now employed in Winsted. spent Sunday with his parents in this place.
 The Hugershimer family, lately en- gagged in working for the steam saw mill, have removed to Torrington.
 James R. Church (gran1son of Mrs 8. s. Robbins of LAkeville) who was one of the surgeons sent out by the government on the first relief ship, the Dixie, has already visited St. Pierre and St Vincent. The volcanoes are still active and the conditions alarming.
 The Rev. Mir Evans preached on Sun- day on 'Sectarianism." The little boys, Lawrence and Raymond, sang a duet by request. They have sweet little voices, we'll trained.
 Willard Dean. who will graduate at Yale the coming month. has already been offered tine position on the Baltimore < Ohio railroad as civil en. gineer. His father, Lee P. Dean, g native of this town. still spends his summers with his family in the i'm mediate vicinity.
 Miss Clara Durham has returned tc New Haven.
 J. M. Page is in very comfortable health and able to enjoy driving about
 John Bslden and family. who hay. spent the winter in Hartford, arc warm ly welcomed home by their many friends.
Connecticut western news., 1902-05-29
HUNTSVILLE

Relatives of Mrs Chas. Judson in this place were deeply grieved to hear of ter death which occurred in Arkansas, being given. Mrs Judson was former of Harvey Holcomb who owned, and for many years occupied, the farm now known as the Goodwin place at South Canaan. Mrs Judson's early life was spent here until her marriage to MT Judson about 2l years ago, when she went to Ft. Wayne, Ind, to reside Her husband and two sons survive her. The remains were taken to Ashley, Ind q, for interment. Her age was 42 years.
 Mrs Annie Hanchett and Mrs A. B. Ensign have been quite ill but are i'm proving. Dr Cobb attends Mrs Han chett and Dr. Skiff Mrs Ensign. The four Passini children, who have beer dangerously i'll with pneumonia, are rapidly recovering. The services of the two trained nurses have been dis continued.
 Frank Lucas and family were in Winsted last week, guests at the home of Mrs Lucas cousin, O. K. Hunt.
 M. A. Hanchett of Orange, N. J., spent little time at the old home here last week.
 The free rural delivery mail service between Falls Village and Cornwall Hollow is in operation. Our farmers are progressing we'll with their planting A large area of potatoes has been planted, many planting fol both an early and late crop. The rain of Sunday night and Monday has done untold good for the early plantings.
Connecticut western news., 1902-05-29
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The order of Knights of Pythias was organized in Washington Feb. 19, 1865. 1t now has a membership of 500,000 and has lodges all over the United States, Canada and several other coun- tries. Its objects are friendship, char ity and benevolence. Friendship is the mystic tie that brings and binds its members together.
 A true Knight Is friend of his brother Knight and will ever aid him in all worthy efforts.
 Tn Missouri the committee to investi- gate charges agninst brother must be elected by vote of the lodge and not appointed by chancellor commander.
 The uniform rank Is the semimili- tary branch of the order. Its members are uniformed with helmets, swords and belts, the distinctive dress of the rank, and engage in drill and marching meneuvers. It is the ornamental branch of the order and has grown rapidly.
 Since Oct 1, 1900, the endowment rank has paid the beneficiaries of de- ceased Knights $375, 400. What bless ings this money will bring to the be- reaved and needy cannot be measured.
Connecticut western news., 1902-05-29
w R. c. Election .

At the annual gathering of the state association of Womsn's Relief Corps held at Labeville last Thursday the following officers were elected:
 Department President, Emma D. Chase, Milford.
 8. V. F., Carrie A. House, Hartford.
 J. V. F.. Alice M. Greene, Winsted.
 Treasurer. Mary I. Hayes, Pine Meadow.
 Secretary, Ella Bachelor, Norfolk.
 Chaplain, Mary Bates, Lakeville.
 Inspector. Flora Lester. NewLondon.
 Patriotic Instructor, Hattie O. E. Adams, New Haven
 I & I officer, Mrs Alpress, Rockville.
 Chairman of the Executive Board, Miss Allie A. Bockius, Meriden; 2nd member. Anna F. Dickensou, Rockville 3rd member. Hattie E. Bartholomew, New Haven; 4th member. Sylvia E Bishop, Southlngton; 9th member, Annie E. Perry, Winsted.
 Delegate at Large, Maud Fl. Smith of Winsted; 1st member, Hattie E. Cushman, Winsted; 2nd, Alice O. Whitehead, Hartford; 3rd, Ellen s. Kerkham, East Haven; 4th, Charlotte l.. Hewitt, Winsted.
 Alternate at Large. Emily s. Sacket., Canaan; 1st, Mary T Jswet. Midletown 2nd, Mary A. Rose, New Haven; 3rd, Ella F. Lewis, Meriden; 4th, Lydia F. Perkins, Norwich.
Connecticut western news., 1902-05-29
LIME ROCK

MT and Mrs Edward Carter have been to Bridgeport eye specialist with their eight year-old daughter, Doris, to have an operation for the removal of one of her eyes. It was bus . few days ago that it was noticed that one of the child's eyes was getting sore, and the applica- ti0n of home remedies seemed of no avail A doctor was called and he urged the speedy removal of the child to 9 hospital, which was at once done and tho last report was that the afflicted eye would have to be removed in order to save the other.
 The Lime Rock base ball players put up very sickly game with the school boys from Winsted last Saturday. The score of 8 to 2 in favor of Winsted made the nAnd rats weep on the mourner's bench Where was Cleary, the man who knows how to use his voice2 A little practice with the Hoppertown nine would help matters.
 N. Briggs is slowly improving
 Mira & P. Ensign and daughter. Har- riet, are visiting relatives m Chicago, III.
 Tho same firm that sold fireworks here last year expect to do business at the old stand for few days preceding the coming Fourth of July.
 The recent rains have proved very acceptable to the beautiful lawns in this place.
 Lime Rock vs Harrington will be the bah game here on Saturday, May 31. at 3.S0 p m.
Connecticut western news., 1902-05-29
GREAT HARRINGTON

The Painters, Decorators and Paper Hangers Union ordered a strike at Great Burlington whick took effect Monday. The men ask for an increase of pay which will probably be granted.
 Mrs Charles Surner has gone to Fall River where she is to reside.
 The Searles and Pittsf1eld high school teams will play match ball game on the Olympian meadows Saturday.
 Miles Gibbons has resigned his position at the freight depot.
 Rev John LeChia has been returned to Great Burlington by the A. NJ. E.. Zion conference.
 The fixtures for the new post office have arrived and the office will be moved next week.
 The senior class of the Searles school cleared about $15 from the proceeds of their musicale ard dance given in Kellogg hall last week.
 H. O. Ely of Torrington. Conn.,, has rented A. W. Selkirk's house on South street for the summer.
 A new band of IS members has been organized here and J. J. Brown of Housatonic elected leader.
 O. Fl. Kerner and family have arrived from New York and have opened their house for the summer.
 The assessors have completed their field work. and will soon commence on their books.
 Joseph Founier, 72, an old resident of VanDeusenville, died Thursday al bis home after few weeks illness. MT Founier was born in France and came to this country when quite young. The funeral was held Saturday afternoon.
 The marriage engagement of Charles Kellogg and Miss Carrie D. Studley has been announced.
Connecticut western news., 1902-05-29
CLAYTON.

Frank Lindsey and friend of Stotts- vile, N. Y.. were guests at Luther Lindsey's Saturday night and Sunday.
 Mir E L. Cook and Mrs Dresser at. tended the funeral of Mrs Asahel Dun- ham in Ashley Falls Sunday afternoon.
 Rev. MT Hanna of Eaet Canaan preached in the chapel last Sunday and gave us Memorial Day service.
 Miss Grace Bradford attended the teachers meeting in Mill River last Friday and listened to an interesting talk from Rev. A W. Field on "What should be taught in our schools" and e paper read by Miss Sides of Mill River grammar school, on How physiology should be taught"
 Miss Katherine Doyle of New Marl. boro visited our school last Friday morning.
 Ruth Haynes was given Q surprise last Saturday, by her mother inviting her play mates to her home to celebrate the sixth anniversary of her birth. Miss Ruth received several pretty presents and the children were delighted with their entertainment and were 10th to depart to their several homes.
 Ruluff Mcintyre went to school only part of last week and was obliged to give it up again as it seemed too much for hlm. and Sunday was worse and the doctor was summoned again We hope for his speedy recovery.
 Mss Gilmer Dresser is in Pittsfeld this week, as company for an elderly lady of that city.
 The rain Sunday evening prevented some attending the Memorial exercises in the NJ. E. church, Canaan.
 Acsl Rood spent Sunday iu Torring. ton.
 Harry Robinson is on the sick list again.
 Mrs A. Braudis returned home last week.
 A E. Haynes was ill couple of days the past week. Mrs Frank Ladd and two children oi Bridgeport are boarding at Harry Ferguson's for few weeks. Will Woodbeck has been unable to work for Q few days on account ol vaccination.
 Fred Broquist has 8 very powerful new field and marine glass purchased | in New York
Connecticut western news., 1902-05-29
ASHLEY FALLS.

After weeks of suffering, Mrs Asahel Dunham passed away last Friday. The funeral was held Sunday afternoon and was largely attended Mrs Durham was much beloved and respected and will be greatly missed in this com munity.
 Mrs s. S. Barnes from Millbrook, N. Y. is visiting at A. W. Parsons.
 The residence of Wm. Beattie is having Q new coat of paint. Ed. Pease of Canaan is welding the brush.
 Miss Rudge, who has spent the winter here, is now in Great Harrington for an indefinite time.
 The Dalton Brothers gave week of entertainments ;n Decker's Hall, May 19 to 24. and were we'll patronized each night, selling a great many electric belts. MT ard Mrs Edward Williams child won the case of silver as being the most popular baby. Mir Vlzina's baby stood second in the contest.
 Mrs Beattie and Mrs Hurlburt at tended meeting of the W. R, O. in Great Harrington last week.
Connecticut western news., 1902-05-29
SAILS BURY

Miss Helen Fry of Amenia, N. Y., spent few days with her friend, Miss WAnger.
 Mrs Fl. F. Landon was in New York . part of last week.
 Rev Mir Habersham of Middletown, will occupy the pulpit of St. Johns church next Sunday.
 The yonng people had Q very pleas- ant dance in the Library last Saturday night.
 J. L. Merwin has resigned his posi- ton a station agent, which he has &C., ceptably filled for more than three years. Mir HaiRht of Poughkeepsie, N. Y., is his successor.
 This afternoon at 8. 30 "In a Persian Garden" at the Scoville Library. At 8.15 this evening readings. songs, dancing. Both entertainments are ar ranged by Miss Laura Chapin which is . gurant tee of their worth.
Connecticut western news., 1902-05-29
LAX EvILLE

Prof. Wm. Nj Evans moved into the Dodge house last Friday.
 Mrs O. H. Grubb and two children, Charles and Ada, sailed for England yesterday, where they expect to remain during the summer.
 Little Natalie Peabody and John Bartram, who have been very i'll with pneumonia, are again able to be out.
 son has recently been born to Mir and Mrs Samuel Robbins of Great Falls, Mont. He has been named Samuel Cspen.
 Editor and Mrs Jones spent Sunday of last week with her parents in Spring field, Mass.
 The annual memorial service was held in the NJ. E. church last Sunday. The G. A. R., 8. of V. and W. R. 0. attend ed in body. Rev. MT Grubb's sub- iect was: ''The Origin and Issue of the Civil War" The regular memorial services will be held at Salisbury on Friday. The principal speaker will be Rev. Rockwell H. Potter of Hartford.
 The Hotchkiss School base ball team defeated the New Paltz Normal on Sat. urdaY by @ score of 9-3.
 There were over 2OO out of town ladies in Lakeville attending the W. R. O. convention last wesk. Among the officers elected was Mrs Mary Bates department chaplain.
 MT and Mrs s. J. Sharp of West Chester. Penn., and J. G. Walch oi Wayne. Penn., have been spending ( couple of weeks at E. E. Bsrtram's.
 The Winsted Citizen of May 26 says Prof P. W. Graham of Lakeville wa, arrested Saturday evening about II 3( o'clock by Chief Wheeler for obtaining golf goods to the value of $6 94 of I. E. Partridge under false pretenses He wal let out on bail yesterday and this morn ing on settling the matter up he was dis charged from court by Judge Seymour with payment of costs"
Connecticut western news., 1902-05-29
WhOOpimN Cough.

A woman who has had experience with this disease, tells how to prevent any dangerous consequences from it. She says: Our three children took whooping cough last summer. our baby boy being only three months old, and owing to our giving them Chamberlain 8 Cough Remedy. they lost none of their plumpness and came out in much bet ter health than other children whose parents did not use this remedy. Our oldest little girl would call lustily for cough syrup between whoops. -JEssIE PNKEY HALL, Springville. Ala. This Remedy is for sale by all Medicine Dealers.
Connecticut western news., 1902-05-29
FALLS VILLAGE E

Sam Lyman of Bridgeport is the guest of Miss Nettie Caul for few weeks.
 Miss Jennie Owen, daughter of Chas, Owen, died Thursday night after long illness, aged A. Funeral was held at the house on Sunday at p. m Rev J s. Graham officiating. Burial at Grassy Hill.
 Leslie Graham was home over Sun, day from New Paltz. N. Y.
 John H. Belden and family ara homo from their winters stay in Hartford
 Miss Lucy Wiokwire of Roxbury is visiting friends in town.
 The straw berry festival and supper given by the O. E.. society of the Con. gregational church last Friday eveuir g was we'll patronized, $25 being realized
 Miss Clara Dunham returned to New Haven last Thursday.
 A mum ber from this place attended the 0. E. convention at Cornwall last Saturday.
 Edgar s. Morris, aged 66 years, life long resident of Danbury, died alden. ly at his home, 19 Stevens street in Danbury. last Sunday evening, May 25, Mir Morris was taken with a severe hemorrhage of the lungs and died in less than an hour. His death was a great shock to the family. His daugh- ter and her husband, Rev MT Teagar. den, were in Colorado with an excursion party at the time Mr Morris died. MI Morris was we'll known in. Clay ton and Falls Village, where he occasionally wis tied. Mrs William F. Gillette of Falls Village is one of MT Morris cousins.
 On Monday the Humane Society brought John and Ethel AnsoD, chil' dren of Mrs Libby Anson, before Judge Whittlesey at Canaan, who committed them to the Gilbert Home.
 The rural delivery mail route has been let to Arthur and Louis Gibbs, who have filed thelr bonds and are now appointed carriers.
 A base ball nine organized by Lloyt Brinton will play the Cornwall nine or the Lime Rock grounds Decoration Day The Falls Village Savings Bank have sold to James R. Flakes the farm il Hut tsville formerly occupied by Leon ard G. Ganser.
 A three months old son of Louis Jas samin died Monday morning on tho Barrack.
Connecticut western news., 1902-05-29

The remains of Miss Julia n itch were brought here from Washington, D. c and funeral service attended at the home of her brother. Bsrnabas Hatch, ou Tuesday, 27th, at 30 p. m, Miss Hatch formerly resided in this town. She has been engaged for a number of years in the work of oity missionary in the slums of Chicago and of otber cities.
 Mrs Sarah Patchen died at the home of her daughter, ITS Charles Wolcott, Saturday, May A. She had been in feeble health for many months. Funer- al Tuesday, 27th. Burial at the Bulls Bridge cemetery.
 The remains of Emile, aged three months. son of Mir and Mrs Louis Jas. samin, were brought here from Lime Rock Tuesday morning Burial in the lower cemetery, this village
 Mrs D. N. Selleg and son left town Tuesday for their new home at North field, Mass
 Mrs H. K. Job is spending some time with friends in Philadelphia
 Henry H. Spooner of Kensington, Conn.,. also Wm. Spooner of Chicago, attended the funeral of their aunt, Miss Hatch, and are spending a short time with relatives.
Connecticut western news., 1902-05-29
N Ews NOTES.

A bill has been introduced in congress which. if adopted. will make a very de- cided change in the American flag. Un- der the proposed arrangement the field shall be square and one third the to- tai length of the flag The stars of the thirteen original states are to be in a circle. surrounding the stars of the later admitted states in the form of a star with the stars of the last two admitted states (Wyomiug and Utah) temporarily on each side of the interior star.
 A Philadelphia & Reading conductor leaped from bis train while going 30 miles an hour to rescue girl whom he saw struggling with tramp. He rolled over two or three times, but regained his feet, overpowered the ho. bo, and took him to jail. The con- ductor's name is Jack Conlin. It is entitled to place on the roll of honor.