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Connecticut western news., 1903-04-16
HIS EXTENSIVE WARDROBE.

The Paris morgue is the receiving house of the bodies of unknown picked up in the streets, dragged out of the Seine or found in houses where they are not recognized, and here such bodies are left for identif- cation preceding burial or erema- ton.
 Of late process of preserving the unclaimed bodies has been adopted, the preserving agent being cold car ried up to congelation. Imagine a large room fitted up at one end with a series of lockers in tiers one above the other, with doors in front.
 Each locker contains a preserved human body in a kind of shell, When the contents of the locker have to be surveyed, the door Is un- locked and the shell drawn out. The bodies are frozen as hard as metal and ring like metal when touched.
Connecticut western news., 1903-04-16

dex finger and moved up and down will represent a toothless mouth. The knuckle of the index finger forms the nose, above it are the eyes. By draping the face with towel We have the features of an old woman, especially effective when the light Is not very bright. After a little prac- tice you will succeed in moving the thumb, representing the lower lip and chin, up and down while you sing song in nasal voice or carry on a conversation with the audience in the voice of an old woman. To make the audience laugh heartily let the old woman cough and sneeze and open her mouth wide while she is laughing. To make the deception complete it Is advisable to stand be hind a sheet drawn across the room and let the doll perform a la Punch and Judy.-New York Tfibune.
Connecticut western news., 1903-04-16
Library Open.

The Douglas Library will be open to the public Saturday afternoon, April 18th. Residents of North Canaan are entitled to draw books.
 The books have been classified and placed on the shelves alphabetically &C., cording to authors names, and it is earnestly hoped that hereafter they will be treated more carefully. Many of them have been defaced by pen and pencil marks, the covers torn of, leaves lost, etc.
 There has been 30 much complaint of the habit of passing the books from one borrower to another without sending them back to the library that the directors are compelled to make more rigid rules. Hereafter every book must be returned to the library and cancelled before it can be charged to another person. h this way only can all have an equal chance in selecting books.
 DTRECToRS OF DoUGTAs I TJRRARy
Connecticut western news., 1903-04-16
Easier Services.

The Easter service at Christ church in the morning was largely attended, not only by the regular worshipers, but many others. The rector of the parish. the Rev NJ. H. Mill, preached. taking for his text: "He is not here, but is risen. St Luke, xiv, 6, and his theme was: Reasonable proofs that Christ did rise from the dead, and that we shall rise again. A large portion of the ser vice was sung. and the music through out was unusually we'll rendered. The people of Christ Church certainly have every reason to feel highly grateful for their very excellent choir.
 At o'clock the children's Easter fes- tival was held. Each child was present. cd with colored Easter egg and pot ted plant to care for during the year and next Easter bring it to decorate the church. The Sunday schools Easter offering. which is devoted toward mis- sions, was over $25. The offerings dur ing the day were upwards of Sl00.
 Just before the morning service the rector married Bert W. Barrett and Fri ds Anderson of Canaan.
 Tbe church was beautifully decorated with potted plants and cut flowers.
 On Easter Monday evening the annual parish meeting was held, when the fol lowing officers were elected: Wardens, Joseph W Peet, Dr 0. W. W.Camp; vestry. Edwin Pease. Junius Rhoades, D. D. Walter, Harry Lyles, Watson Harden bergh; clerk and treasurer, William H Camn
Connecticut western news., 1903-04-16
Easter Concert.

The special Easter musical service in the Pilgrim church last Sunday even ing vas largely attended. Every sit ting in the auditorium was occupied, The service was interspersed with scripture resdings Miss Minnie Peirce presided at the organ. Nearly every member of the regular choir was pres ent, and the service was much enjoy ed by the large audience although the temperature of the room was uncom- fortSbly high. The musical program was as follows:
 Organ Prelude-Andsnte Mayer Processional-"Hail Him Lord and
 Leader" NevIn Solo-"Yictory," Shelley
 Miss Cstharine Adam.
 Csrol-"Why Seek Ye," Simper Offertory Solo-"Hossnns," Grsnier Dr. J. G. Adam. .s
 Anthem-"Dsy of Wonder, Day of
 Glsdness," Schneder Postlude-"Gsvotte," Handel
Connecticut western news., 1903-04-16
Rich Wives as Lottery Prizes.

For the Milan exhibition of 1905 an original competition is proposed, nothing less than a worlds beauty show, with a first prize of 100000 francs, four prizes of 5O0,O0O francs, eight of 100000, twenty of 100000 and fifty-fve of 5O,OO0. To cover the expenses a lottery would be or ganized. The lucky winner of the first prize would take the prize lady and the million if both, like Barkis, were "willin'." If not, they would halve the "dot" between them. The other prizes would be dealt with on the same principle.
Connecticut western news., 1903-04-16
SPECIAL NOTICES

Everything in plumbing and heat ing.-J. H. Alyord, Winsted, Conn.
 Team harness and wagons in great variety at Beniamin's, Winsted, Conn.
 Ten days special sale.-No. 8 nickel plated copper tea kettles, 69c.-J. H. Alvord, Winsted, Conn.
 When it comes to novelties in ve- hicles, Benjamin of Winsted has a bunch that will please you.
 Special sale.-Two burner. wickless, blue flame oil stove, S4.99. J. H. Al word, Winsted, Conn.
 Our Winthrop" range, complete with high shelf, S165O, IS a seller. Ii has triangular grate, Is inch oven, end ash pan, sectional cover, patent oven and stove pipe Hampers, brolling door with air check, end shelf, and full nick. el trimmings, weighs 37S pounds. and is perfect baker. J. H. Alvord. Win si0d, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1903-04-16
EDI ED

LAwRENCE-In this village, April II. Miss Catherine Lawrence, aged 80 years, 9 months and II days. JoHNsoN-At Cornwall Center, April l3, Mrs Mary Johnson, aged ST years WIcKHAM-At Towands, Pa. April 8. Mrs Mary Wickham, widow of the lste Ahira Wickhsm, aged nearly 90 years. More than 50 years ago these people were residents at South Ca- naan, Conn.
 WYMAN-At Kent Furnace, April 12, John Wyman, aged about 79 years. GORDON At Collipsville, April 2. Seneca Fuller Gordon. aged 69 years;
 burial at Sheffield, Mass.
 JAcKsoN-At New Milford, April Sth. Alice G B. wife of Postmaster Geo. H. Jackson, aged AT years. |. PERKINs-At the home of his daughter,
 Mrs Selden W. Spencer, in East Hart
 ford, April 10. Charles ". Perkins of Kingsville. O, aged 70 years.
 MT Perkins was born in Cooperstown, N. Y, but for 50 years had lived in Kingsville, He came east last month to visit his daughter and was taken se- riously ill April 6 The body was taken to Kingsville and the funeral and burlal tock place there April IA. Mir Perkins was twice married, His first wife, who died many years ago, was 8 sister of Henry J. Gillette. city evangelist of Hartford, and WAS aunt of Rev. E. O.. Gillette of Canaan. Mir Perkins is sur vived only by his daughter, Mrs Spen- cAr.
Connecticut western news., 1903-04-16
OBITUARY
Catherine Lawrence.

Miss Catherine Lawrence, a long time resident of Canaan, died at her home on Granite avenue last Saturday after noon at o'clock of bronchial pneu- mouia with which she had been sick only five days Miss Lawrence had lived the past winter with Mrs Louise Smith but returned tu her own house about April. l .. On Monday proceeding her death she did her washing and caught cold there by which resulted in pneumonia The funeral was held at her home Tuesday afternoon, burial at East Canaan, ser vices conducted by Rev E o. Gillette. The bearers were B. A. Peirce, R. D, Peirce, George s. Fuller, G. Willis Parsons.
 Catherine Lawrence was born in East Canaan on June 30, 1922. a daughter of Harvey and Betsey (Dunning) Law renee. Catherine was the last of her family, her brother Edmund dying here January l5, 1900. They were of the old Canaan Lawrences, being direct descendants of Isaac Lawrence, the first white settler of this village.
 Miss Kate Lawrence, as she was call ed by everyone, lived 8 quiet, unassum- ing life She had many friends who will greatly miss hen. She was one of the "Schoolmates" who at- tended school at the old square roof school house in East Canaan. There are only four girls now living of those schoolmates of many years ago, and last June Miss Lawrence entertained those four and some other friends on the 80th anniversary of her birth. The four survivors are Mrs Hiram Briggs, Mrs Hannah Stewart, Mrs Sabra Humphrey and Mrs Esther Dunning.
 Miss Lawrence was skillful seam. stress and for a number of years resided in Hartford and was employed at the Hartford Retreat, making garments for the inmates. In other years she did much sewing for many people in Canaan. She was fond of books. especially his torical and genealogical works. but she kept read up on all subjects. Sue had wonderful memory and knew more about the early history of Canaan and it's people than any other person in town.
Connecticut western news., 1903-04-16
POINTERS

PrIa, sr wanted. See adv.
 Agency managers wanted. See adv.
 Choice potatoes for sale. See NJ. W Andrus' adv.
 Read the report of the condition of the National Iron Bank.
 Canvssser wanted for Canaan and vii cinity. See adv. of Columbia Tea Go.
 New suits and coats, kid gloves and shoes, for ladies at HawIey s store. See advertisement.
 New spring styles in Queen Quality shoes at Jackson & Eggleston's. See advertisement.
 Don't fail to read K, E. E. Munson's new adv. in regard to wire fence, steel fence posts, etc.
 Light one horse buckhoards are all the rage now. Benjamin of Winsted has a large variety to select from. See adv.
 Elsewhere in this paper, E. P. Hunt & Company cordially invite you to the opening and exposition of their enlarged store. Remember the date.
 Read carefully the advertisement of the auction of the property of the late Myron B. Benton. near Amenia, N. Y. Rare pieces of antique china and | furniture.
 Nisbet has enlarged the floor space in his carpet and wall paper depart ment and is now prepared to show you the finest assortment of carpets, floor coverings. paper hangings and lace curtains in all Western Connecticut. Don't fail to read his new advertisement and get an idea of the attractions he offers.
 E. R. Carter's 24th annual. auction sale of all kinds of wagons, harness, robes, blankets, etc.. will eclipse all his former sales from the fact that the Greenwoods stock of wagons and farm. ing utensils is included. This great sale commences at New Hartford at 10 o'clock next Wednesday, rain or shine For description of property. See Carter't adv. in another part of this paper.
Connecticut western news., 1903-04-16
FOR THE LITTLE ONES. .
How a Dog Discovered He Was Mis-
 taken In His Friend.

When MT. Wood, the English sculptor, was living in Rome, he had a noble Scotch deerhound named Eric. This dog formed friendship with fine large French dog belong ing to an artist. The two used to run and leap together, and Eric would occasionally bring his friend to the studio, where he was always invited in and treated hospitably.
 Sometimes the French dog would come to the studio door and wait for Eric to frolc or takeawalk with him.
 One day MT. Wood was returning home from his studio, accompanied by the two dogs. Suddenly there was a great commotion. A mob of dogs had attacked the two friends, and there was battle royal. It seemed as if the Roman canines had made conspiracy against the foreign dogs. The conflict ragged for some time, but victory was apparently declar- ing itself for the two when the French dog slunk away and left Eric to finish the battle alone. This the plucky Briton cheerfully did and went home in a calm and modest manner to have his wounds washed.
 But the next day when the French dog called as usual at the studio nothing could induce Eric to take the smallest notice of him.
 Mir. Wood coaxed and scolded and finally brought the French dog up close to Erie, batting and caressing him. All in vain. Eric would not even turn his head toward the recre- ant.
 His behavior said plainly enough that he had been mistaken in the Frenchman's character as an officer and a gentleman. Out of considera- tion for their old friendship he would not turn and rend him, but he must decline all further inter course. And this line of conduct he pursued ever afterward-Youth's Companion.
Connecticut western news., 1903-04-16
Saved bY the Sheep.

A Boise City Qda.) little girl start ed across the divide for school, and shortly after her departure terri ble snowstorm set in. AS she had not reached the schoolhouse at 12 o'clock 1t was feared that she was lost, and accordingly searching party wandered over the hills, hop ing to find some trace of the poor little girl. They at last found her in an old shed with a number of sheep, among which she had cud- dled down, and thus escaped being frozen to death.
Connecticut western news., 1903-04-16
Hard Work

While down in Oklahoma not long ago Senator Beveridge of Indi- ana met Delegate Mcclure of that territory, whom he complimented on his fine physique "Oh, yes; hard work made me a strong man," said Mcclure. The Indiana man replied, with touch of scorn, ''If you had toiled in a sawmill, as I had to do, you would have a right to talk of hard work" "You never earned your bread as a section hand and pumped a handcar, did you? No, nor you never did any steamboating. More than that, you have not punched cattle for four or five years, and, senator, when you have had a whack at these occupations you will regard work in a sawmin as box at the opera"
Connecticut western news., 1903-04-16
Arsenic and Cancer.

Dr. Patrick Manson has recently shown that Chinese tobacco often contains appreciable quantities of arsenic, introduced mainly with the idea of giving the weed a garlic fla vor. The belief is gaining ground in English medical circles that the presence of arsenic in tobacco and food products Is responsible for the great increase in the number of cases of cancer.
Connecticut western news., 1903-04-16
mARRIED.

BARRETT Tr-ANDERsoN-At Christ church
 in this village at 10 o'clock on Sun.
 day morning, April 12, by the Rev.
 NJ. H. Mill, Mir Bert W. Barrett and Miss Frids Anderson, both of Canaan. STRoNG-HUNT-At the Second Con. gregationsl church in Winsted, al 7.30 o'clock on Tuesday evening,
 April l4. by the Rev. Newell Nj. Cal,
 houn, MT Herbert Gillette Strong and
 Miss Sarah Beach Hunt.
 Mir Strong is the second son of David Strong, the president of the Strong Manufacturing company, and Is a Yale graduate of the class of '96. The bride is the daughter of Mir and Mrs Charles K. Hunt All of the parties are Win. sted people. Following the ceremony a reception was held at the home of Nil and Mrs Hunt. Many out of town guests were present.
Connecticut western news., 1903-04-16
The Little Old Woman.

The experiment shown in the it. lustration is bound to find favor with grown up people as we'll as with young folks. All you have to do is to paint two eyes and underneath
 them a nose on the knuckles of your index and third finger, as shown in the lower part of the illustration The thumb pressed against the in-
Connecticut western news., 1903-04-16
ANY CHURCH or parsonage or


 institution supported by voluntary contribution will be given a liberal quantity of the Longman & Mar tinez Pure Paints whenever they paint.
 NOTE: Have done so for twenty seven years. Sales: Tens of mil lions of gallons; painted nearly two million houses under guarantee to repaint if not satisfactory. The paint wears for periods up to eighteen years. Linseed Oil must be added to the paint (done in two minutes). Actual cost then about SI.25 a gallon. Samples free. Sold by our Agents-E. L. Roberts & O., East Canaan; Smith & Sons, West Cornwall; w. C. Reynolds, East Haddam; w. H. Buell., Col chester.
Connecticut western news., 1903-04-16
Manager WanfRd.

Trustworthy lady or gentleman to manage business in this County and adjoining territory for well and favor. ably known House of solid financial standing. S20.00 straight cash salary and expenses, paid each Monday by check direct from headquarters. Ex. pense money advanced; position perma nent Address THOMAS COOPER, Mana. ger, 103O Caxton Building, CHICAGO.
Connecticut western news., 1903-04-16
Oh, 1t Is the Life For Mel

"Oh, love a country life" Said boy with vigor rife;
 Love to toss the hay around, Spreading it upon the ground; Love to ride upon the load. Slowly OCT the turnpike road; Hear the driver haw and gee As he's borne along with me, While the oxen understand Right and left of the commando "Oh, it Is the life for me!' Said this boy from care so free, Whistling as he went along, Turning 1t into a song
 As he strode adown the lane After kline that homeward came; For the milking hour was near, When the hens and chanticleer Gather round the barnyard, too. For their feed, at that time due. Emeline A Wilson in Brooklyn Eagle
Connecticut western news., 1903-04-16
A Card.

We, the undersigned, do hereby agree to refund the money on a 50 cent bottle of Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tar if it fails to cure your cough or cold. We also guarantee 8 25 cent bottle to prove satisfactory or money refunded. H. D. HUMPHREY.
Connecticut western news., 1903-04-16

Ton will never wish to take another dose of pills if you once try Chamber lsin's Stomach and Liver Tablets They are easier to take and more pleasant il effect. They cleanse the stomach anG regulate the liver and bowels. For sal, by all Medicine Dealers.
Connecticut western news., 1903-04-16
Mary Powers and Watkins Guilty.

Mary Powers of Winsted and Irving Watkins of Torrington, both colored, were found guilty of forgery in the Superior court at Litehfield vest ,rdsy. Mary Powers, at the instigation of Wat kins, forged the name of Luther M. Case of Winsted to . check for &10O lest January.
Connecticut western news., 1903-04-16
HOUSE FOR RENT.

Part of the Fmeline Kellogg house on Prospect Street in Falls Village. Pos session given Immediately. Enquire of
 SAMUEL 0. BRcKLKY, Executor. Canaan, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1903-04-16
WIRE FENCE

Large stock on hama Get Munson's prices on Poultry, Garden and Lawn Fence, Wire Gates, Steel Fence Post-, Iron RailinRs for sale. Call Tuesdays and Saturdays. Cir. culars by matl.
 K. E. E. MuNsoN, MIllerton, N. Y.
Connecticut western news., 1903-04-16
Rule. of Publication.

NNNOo OH KWDIhCNthOMs
 Until further notice Business Advertise ments will not be published among local items, nor among correspondence. Such ad- vertisements must appear either in the reg ulAr advertising columns or under the head Ing of ''SPEOIAL NOTICES" in the best po- nitlon we are able to assign.
 Free puffs about the business or persons who are not patrons of this paper, either in its advertising columns or subscription list win be consigned to the waste basket.
 Notices of entertainments where money Is to be made, taken in, or collected are adver- tisements and will not be published gratis.
Connecticut western news., 1903-04-16
Meat Market For Rent. Apply to
 GEORGE WOOD, Ashley Falls, Mass.
Potatoes For Sale.

Three leading varieties, Carmon, Early Northern, Gem Of Aroostock, s5 cents per bushel.
 M. W. ANDRUs, Sheffield, Mass.
Connecticut western news., 1903-04-16
PRINTER WANTED

At the CONNECTICUT WESTERN EKws ofice on ard alter May { Must be a good com positor and advertisement setter. No job work required. Steady employment to the right man.
Connecticut western news., 1903-04-16
FOR SALE,

grocery store doing good business that can be increased. Poor health the only reason for selling. good opportunity for a young man. Buildings to be sold with the stock or rented. Write to or inquire Of
 K, SEGER, Falls Village. Conn,
Connecticut western news., 1903-04-16
WANTED.

Agency Managers, in this county, for quick selling Sickness and Accident Policy. Month ly premiums. Every married wage earner likes it Large Stock Company. Liberal Contract, Preference given to successful active Life Insurance Agents, Building and Loan Agents and Fraternal Organizers. No -beens-only men who hustle and know 8 good thing need apply. Address giving your record.
 CONTINENTAL CASUALTY COMPANY,
 2T7 Broadway, New York City.
Connecticut western news., 1903-04-16
WANTED,

A party to canvass Canaan and vicinity for our Teas, Coffee, Baking Powder, etc. Coed premiums for the customers and good cash commission or wages for the agent.
 CoLur~IA TEA Co, Salisbury, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1903-04-16

We have made great additions floor space in Carpet and Wall Paper Department We have been compelled do this because stock this spring just about double what it has been before.
Connecticut western news., 1903-04-16
Our new Carpet Room

Our New Carpet Room has been designed especially Tor tn showing of Carpets and Lace Curtains We show the satisfying of Carpets Art Squares Rug and Curtains be found in all Western Connecticut
Connecticut western news., 1903-04-16

N~~~~~~N~~~~~~ We promptly obtain U. g. and Foreign
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-08-29

A rare opportunity is given art low
ers TO view a magnificent line of pic
lures Saturday afternoon and evening
and Monday until p m. at the show
rooms of the Home Furnishing Co., S43
and 345 Main street, second floor. This
firm has arranged with the travelling rep
resentative of prominent firm of east
ern manufacturers to exhibit his sam
pies for the benefit of the public. and
all are cordially invited to attend the
exhibition. Pictures of rare merit und
beauty are to be shown, and every one
should avail themselves of this exceP-
tioual opportunity. The exhibit is in
charge OF Mr.. F. II. Ankeney
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The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-08-29

In beautiful little poem entitled
& Ambrose" james Russell Lowell tells
a story, the substance OF which Is dbcut
az follows. Ambrose, wise and holy
man Of the early church, after long
wrestling with God. construed for him
self system Of doctrine. He was 50
confident Of the truth Of his system that
he fell that all who did not believe exact-
" as he did about matters theological
must Inevitably meet death eternal
One day he came across q youth sit
ting in the shade of a tree. The old the
ohogian endeavored to persuade him to
his way Of thinking. The youth COM
tended that no one way Of believing can
be laid down for an minds; that the BIZ
bic adjusts its truths 20 all sorts Of
Christians. They contended for their re-
spective positions at great length, neither
convincing the other.
Finally the young man took six vases
Of crystal and placed them along the
bank Of the brook that flowed at their
feet. He fled each of them with water
and remarked how the same water un-
changed took on the form OF the vessel
enclosing it.
Ambrose, he said, you may fit this sign
10 the water of life. When he looked up
the youth and the vases were gone, and
he knew it was an angel that had aP-
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-08-29
BROAD OAKS NOTES.
au23td

w. b. Darling, trained nurse at the
Kessler hospital for the past three years,
has been a patient sufferer at that in
stitution the past sixteen weeks with
typhoid fever. He is able to get around
again, with the aid Of cane, anea--fs
r,tsticating at the home OF Miss May
Cofiield
L. \. Coftield is experimenting the
building OF a house for Rev. Balsley, Of
West Union.
Mr.. and AIRS. H. P. Fuller win give
a birthday party to their son satur-
day. He is IL years old.
Miss Mary Cottiead has returned from
NIorgantown, after a weeks visit among
friends.
Miss Irene Cofield went to Lumber
port today. She has class in music
there.