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Connecticut western news., 1904-04-07
BERKSHIRE COUNTY

Editor James Harding of the Pitts field Sun suffered an attack of vertigo Saturday evening at his home on Eliza beth street and for time his condition was regarded as quite serious. MT. Harding was considerably improved on Sunday. About two years ago Mir. Harding was stricken with like attack, but recovered almost fully few weeks later.
 The postmaster-gener has discon. tinued the post-office at Interlaken, a village in Stockbridge, to take effect on the 14th. All of the supplies and records are to be turned over to the Stockbridge office. All mail after that date designed for Interlaken should bt addressed to West Stockbridge rural free delivery.
Connecticut western news., 1904-04-07
Take Warming.

For two years past many persons have been recipients of postal cards, profess edly in promotion of mammoth petition to congress against the sale of cigarettes to minors.
 It is requested that the card received and the receivers name be sent to an address in Philadelphia, that four copies of the postal be made and sent to as many friends and urged that people do not break the chain. Having long since refused to respond to any chain letter scheme, the writer paid no attention to the many requests received until the number was so impressive that curlos- ity was aroused. A letter for further information, sent to the society which was to be addressed, received no reply. An inquiry to Wilbur Crafts, secretary of the Reform Bureau, regarding the society, was answered with the state ment that the scheme was humbug. Almost simultaneously appeared an article i'll the Union Signal of Jan. 21st from Josiah w. Leeds of Philadelphia stating that he had interviewed the postmaster at that city and the follow ing facts had been obtained: This mail first came to the post-office in July 1902, addressed to the United St. James So- ciety, 1423 Chestnut Street. Now it is received addressed to about dozen different titles. No person or society can be found to claim this mail and most of it is sent to the dead letter office: the balance is returned to the writers. At the present time about 9000 pieces of this mail are received each week.
 No one knows the source of the scheme and it seems impossible to check it. Is it not time that each paper pub fish the facts about this unowned end less chain and the public cease spending time, stamps and postal cards to cram the dead letter office. Much of this mail matter is without doubt letters to comply with the request to send the card received, but if it were only postals the total cost would be 5000 a week; add to this the four postals that each subscriber is supposed to send to friends and the expense reaches $450 a week.
 MARY A. GORDON,
 President Litchfield County
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Connecticut western news., 1904-04-07
TIuSlSratS Break Dam.

Boring night and day at the base of the big dam at Fenn's Pond in Thomas ton, situated on a hill north of the vii lage, muskrats caused the dam to give way early Sunday morning and almost every gallon of water in the pond, which covered four acres of land. rush ed down hill and settled through the main street of the town, flooding many cellars.
 The downpour of water caused con. siderable excitement among the Iesi. dents of the vicinity of the pond. Dam. age amounting to about S2,oD has been done by the water. The dam was fifty feet long and fourteen feet high Hartford Courant.
Connecticut western news., 1904-04-07
THE CHRISTIAN cbnrcb aS ot q

THE CHRISTIAN church es at Con stantinople, Turkey, and Yokahoma, Ja. pan, have long used the Longman & Martinez Paints for painting theiI churches.
 Liberal contributions of L. & M. Paint will be given for such purpose wherever a church is located.
 F. M. Scofield, Harris Springs, s. O., writes: "I painted our old homestead with L. 6 NJ. 26 years ago. Not painted since; looks better than houses painted in the last four years.
 w. B. Barr, Charleston, W. Va, writes " Painted Frankenburg Block with l.. & M; shows better than any building' here have ever done; stands out as thougl vanished, and actual cost of paint was less than Sl.20 per gallon. Wears and covers like gold.
 These Celebrated Paints are sold by G. L. Parsons 6 Sons, Canaan; E. L Roberts & Co.,, East Canaan; Smith Sons, West Cornwall.
Connecticut western news., 1904-04-07
nEEKb

FAxoN-At Lee, Mass. March 31, Mrs. John T. Faxon, aged55 years. - LEwIs-At Winsted, April 3, Captain William A. Lewis, aged 65 years. For about 20 years he hal kept fleet of boats at Highland lake, and his home was rendezvous pr fishing parties from far and near. He was veteran of the 11th Conn. Tgiment.
 WHALEN-At Norfolk, April 1, Mrs. Honorah Whalen. wife of William Whalen, aged 65 years.
 LovELAND-At Bur7ille, April 2, Mrs. Louisa Loveland, aged S4 years. RosIER-At East C.naan, April 6, Chas Roster, aged ss yiars.
Connecticut western news., 1904-04-07
SPECIAL NOTICES

Farm wagons, all sizes; dump carts, team gears and heavy harness can be found at Benjamin's.
 When it comes to harness, the stock at Benjamin's Repository will surely tempt you at his prices.
 Some splendid values ill secondhand vehicles at Benjamin's this month.
Connecticut western news., 1904-04-07
EARftOOn Guilty.

Burton H. Mattoon, formerly state senator and ex-treasurer of the Water town Savings Bank, pleaded guilty in the Superior court at Winsted Tuesday afternoon tofour charges of making false entries ill the books of the savings bank
 He was taken to Litchfield jail and will be sentenced next Tuesday. The plea was surprise and came after confer. ence between Judge Robinson, State $ Attorney Warner and the respondent's $ counsel, Judge Cole of Waterbury. Mir
 Mattoon said, CT am innocent. My eoun, sel knows it as we'll as do. But the bank has the books and all the evi
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Connecticut western news., 1904-04-07
Where Noted Author Taught.

c. Collard Adams of Hartford, Ct., has presented to Governor Cha nber- lain of Connecticut a photograph of the schoolhouse erected in Cromwell in 1745, and ill which the author of !" The Old Oaken Bucket" taught school. The old school house is sheathed with oak plank two and one- half inches thick. It is now part of a dwelling house. MT. Adams. was at one time pastor of the Episcopal church at Lanesboro and later resided in this city.-Pittsfield Eagle.
Connecticut western news., 1904-04-07
KEN T
very nicely

Easter Sunday was bright, clear and cold. The church services were attend ed by unusually large congregations. At Congregational church, flowers, vines and palms were tastefully grouped about the pulpit and choir. Rev. H. K. Job gave most excellent sermon. At St. Andrews church beautiful Easter lilies, bright blossoms and foliage filled the chancel. The choir rendered appro- priate music.
 Now comes on the moving days. There are many changes in the vicinity. On April no less than seven families moved within a radius of quarter of a mile in the village, just simply changed places with each other.
 Wooster Evans, who has spent the winter in Kent as clerk and post office assistant ill the store of c. A. Eaton, re- signed the position April 1st and return ed to his home in Great Burlington. MT. Evans has made many friends during his stay here who much regret his going.
 Misses Helen and Florence Bull are home from school for the Easter vaca- tion.
 Miss Mai Straight arrived home from Auburn, Mass, Wednesday.
 Wm. Britton and wife have stored their furniture, saved from the fire, in the hotel barns, and have gone to Dan- bury.
 Our village is gaining notoriety, but i'll way that is not at all agreeable The loss of the hotel by fire occurred on Monday, March 28, and on Saturday ot | the same week the dread alarm was again sounded, arousing people from slumber at about 80 D. m. to find that John Judd's barn was on fire. The hose was immediately brought into ac tion and did good work, but too late The fire was burning inside and had made such headway when first discov cred that it could not be subdued. Thir teen head of cattle and two horses were suffocated and burned, also wagons farming implements and tons of hay were consumed. One horse was witt great difficulty saved. The barn stood quite near MT. Judd's house and only { few rods in the rear of C. A. Eaton's store and residence, but fortunately the ] flames did not spread. Insurance O $400 on the barn, but the live stock anC hay were total loss. The fire started in side the building, but the cause is still l; mystery.
Connecticut western news., 1904-04-07
University Extension Lectures at
 LakevilIe.

university EXIenS1On LectureS aE
 LakevilIe.
 A course of illustrated lectures on art will be given at the Taconic School by Dr. Henry Davies, lecturer on aesthetics in Yale University. The subjects of the lectures are as follows:
 l. Art and Life.
 3. Art and Morals.
 3. On Tragedy.
 1. Beauty of Natural Science.
 ,. Relation of Art to Use.
 6. Music. :. Art and Popular Education.
 8. Art and Citizenship.
 One of the most valuable features of university extension work will be observed, that of giving an opportunity after the lecture for question and dis cussion.
 It is hoped that persons not only ill the town of Salisbury, but ill neighbor- ing towns, will take advantage of this opening, which serves the double pur- pose of giving to persons who have taken college course an opportunity to sup plement it, and to others. taste of some of its most enjoyable work. Tickets may be obtained at the store of the A. F. Roberts Co.,, Lakeville, ol at the Taconic School. Season ticket $1.5O; single admission, 25 cents.
 The lectures will be given on Tues days at four o'clock, beginning April l2
Connecticut western news., 1904-04-07
TAX NOTICE.

town of Canaan arc hereby notified that the rate bill of l90i, on list of 1903, has been placed in my hands for collection Said taxes arc now due. l will meet the tax payers on "Wednesday, April 9u, lsO4, at tho store of Bartlc Bros, from . n, m. ull l2 m.; also at the store of R. Seger on saturday, April 29d, to rcooive their taxes, and Co all taxes unpaid May lst interest at the rate of Q per cent will bg added and all taxes must be settled befor ( the first of October.
 II. P. MoRsE, Collector March 2S 1904.
Connecticut western news., 1904-04-07
Beware of Ointments for Cata rrI tha ar
 Contain Mercury.

as mercury will surely destroy the sense of smell and completely derange tho whole sys- tenn when entering it through tho mucous surfaces. Such articles should never be used except on prescriptions from reputable phy- sans, as the damage they will do is ten 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 J. Cheney < Go.
 GrBold by Druggists. 75c.
 Halls Family Pills arc the best.
Connecticut western news., 1904-04-07
White Goods

White Corded Muslins, worth l0c yd.,
 Factory Remnants 2 1-2c Fancy striped white Madras, 32 inches wide, worth 15 to 1Sc,
 Factory Remnants g 3-4c Fine white striped Madras, excellent quality, Factory Remnants g 1-4c White Mercerized Waistings, stripes and figures, worth 25c yd.,
 Factory Remnants 14c White Dimities i'll variety of styles of stripes and plaids, worth 15c,
 Factory Remnants 8 7-8c
Connecticut western news., 1904-04-07
A CARD.

We, the undersigned, do hereby agree to refund the money on 5g-cent bottle of Greene's Warranted Syrlp of Tar if it fails to cure your cough or cold. We also gurantee a 25-cent bottle to prove satisfactory or money refunded
 H. D!HUMPHREY.
Connecticut western news., 1904-04-07

p EFFORT OF THE CONDITION OF u THE NATIONAL IRON BANK, at Falls Village, in the State of Connecticut at the close of business, March 2S, 1901
 RESOURCES. Loans and Discounts. ... ..... sl36 3l355 OveTdrafts, secured and unsecur- ed ............-.......... ........ 17554 T.. <. Bonds to secure circulation J0,OOOOO Bonds, securities, ctc..,....,.... 22,11l25 Banking house, furniture, and fixtures ........,.......-....... 100000 Due from National Banks (not reserve agents). .............-. 1S,S6I.5l Due from State Banks and Bank CTS ....'...-'- ..----.'........--'.'' i6Sa.os Due from approved reserve agents 3S,:I32. .35 Checks and other cash items 100 Notes of other National Banks 5gO.O0 Fractional paper currency, nick els, and cents ............ ..... IT16 LAWFUL MONEY RESERVE IN BANK. VIZ:
 Specie ......... .Sll .7O6SJ Legal-tendvr notes 1,7l0GO p.,., ., ...,7,-- !3,4iGsO Treasurer 0 . of eirculation) 2,JOOOO TOTAL ..................... 20i, i,785.l4
 LIABILITIES. Capital stock paid in .......... S1O0,OOOOO Surplus fund ...........-..... 35.OOO OO Undivided profits, less expenses anu ttAcs ptlu- -...-s..s. 2,3s3.S0 National Bank notes outstanding 4g.7O0OO Due to other National Banks 7.gSs. 7g Due to Trust Companies and Savings Banks. ks................ 6.5Iq 8T Dlvidends unpaid .......... 1l5.OO Individual deposits subject to check ..... .............. ......... 9O,961. 7s Demand certificates of deposit. .. 2.026. 40
 - TOTAL ......,................ 294, ,T35 14 STATE OF CONNECTICUT, c
 County of Litchfeld, ss' S"hi''ih' l, Dwight K. Dean, Cashier of the above named bank, do solemnly swear that the above statement is true to the best of my knowledge and belief.
 DWIGHT K. DEAN, Cashier. Subscribed and sworn to before me this 9th day of April, 1904.
 J. LEE ENSIGN, Notary Public. CoRREcT-Attest:
 E. w. SPURR,
 Nj. B. RICHARDSON, ' Directors.
 HENRY c. GAYLORD,
Connecticut western news., 1904-04-07
mARRIE ED.

KEMP-BENsoN-At Porghkeepsie, N. Y, March Is, Herbet A. Kemp of Canaan, Conn. and Ms. Annie Ben son of Stanfordville, T. Y.
Connecticut western news., 1904-04-07
FOR SALE CHEAP.

One couch, one tete-a-tete covered with hair-cloth, one folding bed, all in good order.
 GEORGE P. STRONG, Canaan, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1904-04-07
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 Notices of entertainments where money is to be made, taken in, or collected are advel- tisements and will not be published gratis.
Connecticut western news., 1904-04-07
EASTER INTHE CHURCHES.
Pilgrim Church.

In the morning Rev. E. c. Gillette s text was from II Timothy, 1-12. The choir sang special music, including the solo, Hail Glorious Morn, sung by Mrs. Felten. In the evenng the following program was sung:
 Prelude-Adagio in A flat Volchman Hail Him Lord and Leader ........ Nevin Anthem-Hark Ten Thousand Voices
 ................ Edward Marzo Solo-Easter Day. ay....................M Marzo Anthem--He is RiZen ....... Caleb Simper Postlude-March Pontificale J. Lemmens
 Dr. E. w. Stockwell of New Marlboro sang the solo '"Easter Day" and his beautiful tenor was most pleasing to his hearers. Rev. Gillette spoke on the Burne-Jones picture of Mary at the Sepulchre. Copies of the picture with the program of the evening music on the reverse side were distributed to the con- gregation.
 There was large congregation at both the morning and evening services. The church was adorned with Easter lilies. tulips, and other cut flowers, also with beautiful ferns.
 St. Joseph's Church.
 Rev. Father Ramon celebrated High Mass at St. Joseph's church at II o'clock and preached an admirable sermon. The music was finely rendered by the choir. The altar looked beautiful, the pure white of the Easter lilies contrast ing finely with the pale yellow of the altar candles.
 Methodist Church.
 The congregations at the Methodist church on Easter Sunday were large at both services. The pastor, Rev. T. R. Wallace, preached two excellent sermons appropriate to the day. His morning text was John XIX, Ills, and in the even- ing Luke xxiv, B. Special music was rendered by the regular choir augmented by the recently organized junior choir of 9 (which had been trained by the pastor, proving great help ill their part of the program. Their Chorus, "Children of Jerusalem" was beautifully rendered.
 The junior choir appeared for the first time in their new vestments, lending an added dignity and beauty to the service. The floral display of Easter lilies, daffo- dils and other cut flowers was very pretty.
 Christ Church..
 There is always wealth of cut flowers in Christ church on Easter and last Sun- day was no exception. Easter lilies, daffodils, carnations and roses predomi- mated. Even the sills of the memorial windows were decorated with banks of evergreen and flowers All the services of the day were well attended. At the morning service Rev. M. Mill preached an impressive sermon from St. Mark xvi, 3, "Who shall roll us away the stone?" The musical program was published last week in THE NEWS. The children's Eas- ter service at 5 D. m. was very much en- joyed. Miss Josephine Camp was the organist at this service and she played very nicely,
Connecticut western news., 1904-04-07
FOR SALE

Pair unbruken, matched Hnlstoin steers, coming three years old; will make 4pl0s pound pair of oxen. Also registered Berkshire boar, two years old, sold cheap as l am not breeding pigs.
 HARRY SEpGwTCK,
 Cornwall Hollow, Ct.
Connecticut western news., 1904-04-07
FOR SALE.

A yoke of handsome, thoroughbred Devon oxen, well mated, broke to drive on either side.
 F. E. HOW'D, Falls Village, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1904-04-07
WIRE FENCE.

An immense stock on hand of the lead ing makes of Farm, Garden, Poultry and Lawn Fence. Also Wire Gates, Iron Railings, etc. Prices low. Catalogues by mail. Call Tuesdays and Saturdays.
 K. k. k. MUNsoN, Millerton, N. Y.
Connecticut western news., 1904-04-07
LOOK HERE.

When you desire anything in my line, such as house painting, fresh coating, vanishing, glazing, etc., apply Co
 PETER A. KtssELBRkCR, LakevilIp, Ct do not hang paper.
Connecticut western news., 1904-04-07

REMEMBER hedms SppNG cARpETS Stamps will be purchase
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-08
Pleasant Reception.

The annual reception Of Skowhegan
High school and Bloomfield Academy took
place. Friday evening. in Milburn hall.
The hail was tastefully decorated with
bunting in Grange and black. the school
colors. autumn leaves. eVrrgreenS and
flags. The guests were received by the
teachers and a. committee consisting of
Miss Maude Merrill. Miss Winnibel Cow
e.. Miss Clara Emery ana Miss Mildred
l>c"ne About 40 citizens and friends of
the ychorl were in attendance. The fol-
lowing program was enjoyed:
Selection. Imperial Orchestra
Vocal Solo, Miss Harriet Marble
Song-Sclccted
Hattie Leavitt. Myrtle Hoxie, Ethel
HcHlcy and Mabel Ross.
Reading. Miss Laura HOXie
Piano Solo. Miss Edith Lewis
Quartet
Floyd Nve John Maven. J. Harvey
White and Elmer Harris.
Selection. Girls Quartet
After the program, dancing was indulg-
ed by the younger members of those pres
cnt Music was by the Imperial Orches-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-08
Church Notices.

Free VIII BAPTIST services. Preach
ing service. 1920 A. NJ. followed by
sunday school at II A.. Devotional
prayer meeting ut : p. NJ. under thu
t,ir"' lion ~ the Y. T. = &. +.
Tt" +. Marks Episcopal church will
hold sunday services ls follows: Next
SUNDAY hing the 18th Sunday after
Trinity. Mathis at 1890 4. NJ: Sunday
school III y " evening servir" at l.30.
Chii>t:an Science Hall. Savings BANK
iuildirG S'lyi,os Sunday. 1870 A. Nj
Subject: Dec rinp of Atoncmert: sun
day-SSh"ol. lis A. NJ: Wednesday. II
L N Reading room open daily except
Sunday, t. P NJ.
Methodist Episcopal church, Pleas
ont street. E.v. Charles w Bradlte
lastor PdhIio services with sermon by
P|stor "t l"-.;o A. NJ. followed by sun
3 Day school with pastors class a II NJ
Junior League. 3 p. II. Epwortf
L"agae devotional meeting at $50 and
general evening services at 80
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-08
THE WORK BEGINS.
Executive Committee of Social Union
Decides on Campaign.


At meeting OF the Executive COM
mit1ee Of the WaterVllie Social Chloh
held ~ he "tfics OF President BoWhaH
several matters OF Importance were
brought up for discussion ana several
matters of interest /" the puplic gem
orally wrr" considered. Ne hfSt tHlis
"f interest is that the summer months
have not damrened the ardor OF those
having nc union Sch"me III hahd ana
~ active camprign WAS mapped out at
This l'sf meeting Q: ne committee:
Tie entertainment committee reported
Through its chairman tslr plhn l"r ne
course ~ EIDliC lectures. ana III" WHolH
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-08
FOOTBALL, TODAY.
Colby VIII Meet New Hampshire State
College. This Afternoon.


\ football gam" VIII be played with
:1e N"w hampshire" State College
team. toby. IN th" evening she is
cpniid"'.t Of c"l"hratinS 4 football vic
tory. Won in h,r iirst college game OF
IN" season. II hrighten her cnthusi-
"sm T thc evenings PLEASURE. Profess
So E"h"rts and Dennis Bowman. 90,
win slr.,k. ANA !!olman r. Day. 81.
will rad IN original poem. writ IN for
the "ncuSi"n. DR.. J. +. Hill. -, in be-
half "f the Colby Club will present
tn' u"w %rand>tHnd to the college and
TIA" 1904 baseball pcnnant will be pre-
scented bE JOIN, CoonbS, '06. pitcher OF
t"ih&' S CHAMPION nine OF last year
atd tn" prospective pitcher and cap
tam Vt nest vr'r's team, a grand time
NJ expected. Every Colby supporter
should be there.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-08
Mildred Holland.

The appearance of Mildred Holland
IN the character of Catherine the Great
of Russia. in her successful play
The Triumph Of An Empress" at the
pr.rn H"usr next Thursday evening.
VIII i:c a signal event in the theatrical
history Of the season. Miss Holland
artistic ana emotional abilities are so
we'll recognized. that any lengthy men
ton of her work and personality seems
, at this time to be superfiuous.
The Triumph Of An Empress" is
4 play which was written especially
for Miss Holland. 1t is dignified
drama. its theme being based on in
cidcnts in the life and history of
Catherine II. Of Russia, and introduces
during its action many of the charac-
t"rS WI" We're prominent during her
reign.