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Connecticut western news., 1906-11-01
BANK ID OPEN FEB, 1.
THE MATERIAL FAILS TO ARRIVE

At Stockholders Meeting Last Thurs
 day Nine Directors for The Canaan
 National Bank were Selected and
 Bylaws Were Adopted-Matters are
 Progressing Satisfactorily.
 The subscribers to the capital stock of The Canaan National Bank met Thurs day afternoon at Town Hall, to further discuss matters pertaining to the organ- ization of the bank.
 J. Henry Roraback outlined the course to be pursued in completing the organization. He said that date shortly after January 1, 1907 should be fixed Gnasmuch as it has been found impos- siblo to have the building in readiness before Feb. 1, owing to delays) for the payment of $25, 900 of the $50, 900 capital stock and that the balance should be paid on or before February 1. One fourth of the capital stock must be in- vested ill United States bonds and de- posted with the Comptroller of Curren- cy at Washington in trust for the bank and these are to be known as charter bonds. Then the organization is temp orarily perfected. When the stockholders have elected the directors and the direct ors have elected a president and a cash fer, then the other things can be done which must be done before the bank can begin business. He stated that it was therefore desirable that at this meeting the stockholders select directors, first es- tablishing the number of directors the bank shall have. It was suggested by the Comptroller Cf the Currency that they have not less than seven and as many more as is desirable. It is always necessary to have three directors who can sign the quarterly statements which have to be issued promptly.
 MT. Roraback then read copy of the bylaws which the Comptroller of the Currency recommends for adoption by National Banks and Wallace Garfield moved that these be adopted as the by laws for thls bank. The motion was seconded and carried.
 On motion of J. H. Roraback a com mittee of stockholders was appointed to recommend the number and names of directors to be selected, and chairman Fuller appointed Sheldon Adams, of Southfeld, and G. l.. Parsons and R. D.. Peirce of Canaan as such committee. They recommended the following board of directors and their report and recom- mendation were accepted: J. Henry Roraback, Wallace Garfield, H. B. Ives, A. c. Lockwood, c. w. Barnum, G. s. Fuller, N. L. Jackson, D. ". Manvel, and s. W. Barnes.
 The meeting then adjourned subject to call.
Connecticut western news., 1906-11-01
CANAAN, CONN. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 1906.
THE CONNECTICUT CAMPAIGN.
Looks Like a Campaign Without Money

Both Sides Said to be Short of Funds
 Looks Like a Campaign Without
 Money.
 The Hartford Courant says:- "It is confessed that the democratic managers have no money to run their campaign in this state with, this year. / If they real ly have it, they not only profess poverty but they accompany their pretense with a remarkable appearance of genuine shortness. So far as we have observed there is no sign as yet of any plethora in the republican strong-boX. Those dem onstrations that cost money have been conspicuous by their absence this season. Red fire, bands, processions, and public meetings do not abound.
 It looks for all the world like cam paign without much money on either side, and we most devoutly hope it will prove such. The real way to get at the political sentiment of the state would be to allow no expense about an election ex- cept such as the state could be reasona- bly, called on to pay.
 But, while there is little waste of money and on the outside little excite ment or even interest, still there is seri- ous thinking going on and Chairman Kenealy s county conferences are clever method of stimulating it. There un- doubtedly radiates from these gatherings a movement in each locality that counts.
 Democratic managers seem to be cen tering their hopes on the effort to stir up class feeling and arouse in a small way the ugliness and discontent that Hearst is developing in New York, but that is not plant that will easily take root in the wholesome soil of Connecticut social life. The probability is that Hearst s activity will drive good many demo- crats into voting the republican ticket here as their silent protest against abus- ing the name and traditions of their party"
Connecticut western news., 1906-11-01
ELLSWORTH

Monday morning the hills were covered with snow.
 There was a sociable at the parsonage Friday evening.
 K. Pond the other day lost valuable COW.
 Dr. F. s. Skiff and l.. Willard after few days hunting here have returned to Falls Village with two fox skins.
 Mrs. Emily Everett is visiting her daughter in Pawling, N. Y.
 Miss Esther Dunbar is spending a few days with Mrs. David Smith of West Cornwall.
 Olive and Harry Johnson are visiting friends and seeing the sights in New York city.
 Winter apples from tho Skiff Mount ain orchards are being delivered to North Kent station.
 Dan Tobin has killed his shepard dog, having rabies.
 Mad dogs. rattle snakes, automobiles and heavy taxes are some of the dangers of this once peaceful section of Connec,i- cut.
Connecticut western news., 1906-11-01
THANKSGIVING PROCLAMATION
President Roosevelt Designates Thurs
 day November, 29.

day November, 29.
 President Roosevelt issued his annual Thanksgiving proclamation, last week setting Thursday, November 29, as the date. It reads as follows:
 "The time of year has come when, in accordance with the custom of our fore fathers, it becomes my duty to set special day for Thanksgiving and praise to the Almighty because of the blessings we have received, and of praise that these blessings may be continued. Yet another year of widespread well-being has passed. Never before in our history, or in the history of any other nation, has people enjoyed more abounding material prosperity than is ours; a pros perity so great that it should arouse in Jus no spirit of reckless pride and least of all a spirit of needless doings of our re- responsibilities, but rather sense of our many blessings auda resolute purpose under Providence, not to forfeit them by any action of our own.
 Material we'll being indispensable  though it is, can never be anything but the foundation of true national great ness and happiness. If we build nothing upon this foundation then our national life will be as meaningless and empty as a house where only the foundation has been laid. Upon our material well be- ing must be built a superstructure of iu- dividual and ttional life, lived in ac- cordance with the laws of the highest morality, or else our prosperity itself will in the long run turn out a curse in- stead of a blessing. We should be both reverently thankful for what we have re- ceived and earnestly bent upon turning it into means of grace and not of de- struction.
 Accordingly I hereby set apart Thursday, the twenty-ninth dty of No vember, next, as day of Thanksgiving ' application on which the people Ia meet i'll their homes or their ehurc.- s, to devotedly acknowledge all that has been given them, aud to pray that they may in addition receive the power to use these gifts aright."
Connecticut western news., 1906-11-01
BOYS STOLE WHEELS
ALSO BURGLARIZED A COTTAGE

Three Torrington Boys Come to Grief
 in Canaan and are now in Limbo
 One of Them has Criminal Record
 and is Wanted by the Police in Num-
 Der of Places.
 On Saturday evening three young men, each mounted on bicycle, arrived in Canaan and offered to sell the wheels. Later they attempted to give them away. The suspicious of Deputy Sheriff Rhoades were aroused and he questioned the lads as to where they ob- tained the wheels. One of them gave his name as Frank Wilson of 231 West 34th Street New York city. When She riff Rhoades intimated that he would telephone to that address to confirm the story, the boy confessed that he had lied and that his name was Arthur Simmons of Torrington. He then made a clean breast of the matter, admitting that the wheels were stolen from skate shop ill Torrington. The other lads. also from TorringtoD, gave their names as Watson Barney and James Pepdleton. Barney is 19 years old aud the others are IS each.
 They were placed under arrest on 0 charge of theft. At the town hall, attorney J. Clinton Roraback, represent ing the state, was questioning the boys when he noticed that one them had a souvenir postal card bearing a view of the Canaan camp ground. In jocular vein MT. Roroback pointed to the picture of one of the cottages and inquired: "Is that the one you broke into?" The boy surprised MT. Roraback and everyone else in the room by answering: "No, this is the one" and pointed to the DIG ture of another cottage. And it devel- oped that the boy told the truth and that the trio had burglarized the cottage belonging to Miss J. F. Bangs and had stolen several small articles. They were confined in the cooler" until Monday when they were taken to Falls Village and arraigned before Justice Blodgett. They plead guilty to charge of breaking and entering and were held to await the action of the Superior court at Winsted the first Tuesday in February. MT. Rhoades was appointed their guardian until that time and took them to the Litchfeld jail Monday afternoon in de- fault of $500 bonds. They will probably be brought in on bench warrant this week instead of postponing the trial until February. When the burglary charge has been disposed of, the charge of theft will be pressed.
 The Torrington authorities had been notified of the theft aud were searching for the wheels.
 Barney, although only 19years old has considerable of criminal record He is wanted for various crimes in Pough- keepsie, Blackwells Island, Bridgeport, New Haven, White Plains, N. Y. and other places. He will probably get his fresh air through. prison windows for some time if he is called upon to pay the penalty for all his crimes.
Connecticut western news., 1906-11-01
The Local Paper.

We have said again and again that It is the duty of every family in Woodbury to help sustain a local paper. There is no other agency that contributes so much to the building up of town as good local paper. Every one who has the best interests of his town at heart should gladly bear his share of the small burden in contributing to the sup port of local paper. The editor often wonders just what his subscribers ideas are about their obligations to pay for their paper. Woodbury Reporter"
Connecticut western news., 1906-11-01
BEERS GETS DIVORCE.
Unfortunate Result of Cornwall Bridge
 Mans Matrimonial Venture.

George H. Beers of Cornwall Bridge was granted divorce from Elvira Will COX Beers at Winsted, Friday on the ground of desertiou. Her whereabouts are now unknown. J. H. Roraback ap- peared for the plaintiff and L. J. Nick. erson for defense.
 MT. Beers said they were married Oct. g, 1890, and lived friendly together un- til Aug. 20. 1903. and that she never mado any complaint of his treatment, that on the above date he carried her to the New Milford railroad station, osten- sibly to visit friends in Bedding and Bethel. He learned afterwards that she went away with another nIau, Robert w. Squires of Bridgeport being named ill the complaint as correspondent. When he got back home MT. Beers found that his wife had taken some bank books, her best clothing, and some wedding pres ents and he learned from a letter to her father that she would never come back unless brought back dead, that she would never use the name of Beers again and was very happy with the man with whom she went away. It was brought out that she had been back to visit her father. Her brother, Whit ing J. Wilcox of Cornwall, and the plain tiff's father, Victory c. Beers, with whom he now lives, were also called as witnesses. MT. Beers was given the GUS tody of their son, Victory, aged 13.
Connecticut western news., 1906-11-01
The LakeviIle Light Question.

At Lakeville this evening a meeting of the fire district will be held to discuss the street lighting question. The Berk- shire Power Company of Canaan will probably submit figures for performing the service. Their lines which extend from Canaan to Sharon run within a mile of Takeyille
Connecticut western news., 1906-11-01
Democratic Caucus.

The Democrats of the town of North Canaan will hold their caucus at Town Hall, Canaan, Saturday evening at 7:30. At the present time no candidate for rep resentative has been agreed upon and there is no certainty as to who will be nominated for justices of the peace.
Connecticut western news., 1906-11-01
New Rural Mail Ruling.

It is announced at the postoffice de- partment ill Washington that hereafter the delivery of mail by rural carriers will be permitted to persons residing not less than one-quarter of mile from post offices in unincorporated towns or viii lages, provided such persons will erect boxes conforming to the requirements of the postoffice department.
Connecticut western news., 1906-11-01
Mission in Ses sion

A Redemptorist mission is in session in Sheffield and Mill River. Itopened Sunday and will continue throughout the week. Rev. Father Coghlan has charge of the mission in Sheffield, and father Heenan that in Mill River. Both clergymen are from Saratoga. Services are held at g a. m. and 7:30 p. m.
Connecticut western news., 1906-11-01
Thinks It Will Color the Eggs

Thomas Ryan of Lime Rock has plac- ed colored glass in his hen house windows and expects it will produce gorgeously decorated Easter eggs. He is also color ing the corn and other feed.
Connecticut western news., 1906-11-01
Awarded seooo Damages

Miss Emma Pilon of Waterbury sued Alfred E. Viger of Pittsfield for s15,000 for breach of promise and on Tuesday at Pittsfeld was awarded s6,o00. Viger's lawyer says he will appeal the case.
Connecticut western news., 1906-11-01

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Connecticut western news., 1906-11-01

Three Torrington Boys Come to Grief in Canaan and are now in Limbo One of Them has Criminal Record and is Wanted by the Police in Num- Der of Places.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-07-22

FOR RENT-Good store on Dexter Avenue Store on Monroe street. iWo stores under Windsor Hotel
 FOR SALE-One the most desirapIe pieces of dwelling property ln tnst sne eIy ars runs back 225 feet Brick house con taius three rooms in basement. recp- tion hall. parlors. library. dining room, buffers pantry. Kitchen. bath room on first floor; four bed rooms and path room on second floor. Electric iignt and gas. Two large brick servants rooms, large barn. coal house. If you mean business and want one of the most commodious and beautiful places in the city at very reasonable price. now is your opportunity.
 FOR SALE--A nice cottage on Martha street. one story house of five rooms, rents for s16.50 per month: lot 5ox15o Price. $2.100. Barn, on lot
 FOR sALE-I have nice lot 50x15O. and alley, we'll situated on Jackson street, which I will sell for $1.5On
 FOR SALE-A two story house of seven rooms on Madison Avenue, fit- ted with electric lights and sanitary connections with bath lot 50x15a
 FoR sALE--Nice house on Grove street. two story house of seven rooms which rents for s30 per month Fit ted with electric lights and water con- nections. new house and should rent for s35 per month: price, Ss.75n.
 FOR SALE--A nice dwelling on Bur ton Avenue. Has five rooms ana gas
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-07-22
CAPITOL $ NEW INFERIOR;
 CONTRACTS ARE AWARDED
Commission Will Expend $11,197m Remodelng Inside of Old State House Some Marble
 Work Agreed Upon.

cided by that body to omit the mar. bling of the first fIoor at the present time This will be done. 1t is under stood. partly because of the general demand of the people for Alabama marble. which, at present, 1s at an al- most prohibitive price The matter will probably be brought up sometime dur ing the coming session of the LeEis- lature.
 The selection of Italian marble for the walls of the second floor. however. was made with the possibility in view of using marble throughout the ro- tunda and approaches of the first floor as planned in the original scheme of the Commission. If Alabama marble should be decided upon for the first floor. the Italian marble on the second floor will match well with the home product It is understood that com psrison with figures on the cost of Alabama marble and Italian marble in the second floor work. showed that the home product would have cost in the neishborhood of s6,oo0, whereas. the Italian marble. as indicated in the contract, will cost only $i.3T3. The awards of yesterday were made after careful consideration on the part of the special committee of the Com mission. The members Of this com. mittee had great difiiculty in securing
 
 Lockwood was called into consulta- ton with them on the plan which. when completed. were submitted to the other members of the Commission be- fore being definitely decided upon. In the plans adopted for the sscond floor. the Commission has decided up- on a scheme of bas relief, with panel Ing inside the rotunda to the top of the dome. There will be bases three feet square of Italian marhle for plaster columns. and marble facings. Instead of the apparent or initiation plaster columns. such az are now in the rotunda on the first floor. the co1- left space for panels. whicf. maS later be used for pictures or statues. as mas be decided.
 The entire effect Of the rotunda on the second floor will be white
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-07-22
eALLows nnINe napcrrp.
Gibbet for slayer of Hipp in Prepaxa

Cuiiman. July 2i.-- Especial )-- The galiows upon which John Williams. who murdered Senator Hipp last spring. is to be hung. is in course of erse- ton and will be in readiness by yufv 2Ith. the date axed for the hanainx.
 The Governor has named Monday. July 2S. as the date he will hear flsa application for cemmutatton of sen- fence to life Imprisonment A number Of lawyers from Cullman and Decatur representing the prosecution and she defense. will appear before the Gov- ernor.
 Ignatius Pollak. Mayor George !. Beyer. Dr. ]. l. Armstrong, Charlea Deppe, M. Y. Parker and A R. a Speeete, will leave Monday for Attai- Ia to attend the Republican Congress sional Convention. Mr. Poliak is . candidate for nomination for C0hkress.
 Miss Emma Adkins, one of Cuilnian's most popular and handsome young wo- men. was married to Mir Edward D. Green. of Mississippi. Sunday after noon. The ceremony was performed at the home of the bride by the Rev. Reeves, In the presence of a nnnDr of frinds and reiativea The young couple left on the evening train for their future home in Mississippi.
 Mir. ana Mrs. Sidney Dunn of Knox. ville, Tsnn., are the guests of CuIl- man relatives.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-07-22
H. c. DAVIDSON,
Phone 1 5
Real Estate and Insurance.

and electric fixtures and sanitary con- neetions. Large lot. 50x2l0 ana barn on premises. Price s3500.
 FC-. SALE-LA two story house or seven rooms, situated on Pleasant Ave- nue, has electric lights and water con necfions. lot 50xls5. Price. ss.5pn
 FOR sALE--A one story house or six rooms on Amanda street. has wa ter connection and lot 6pxls"
 FOR sALE--A Virginia Avenue resi- dence of six rooms, lot 50x1bo. house fitted with water connections ana bath Price S3.500
 FOR SALE-A one story house or Ave rooms on Mobile street. rents for SIS per month, has water connections and bath. Price $1.6oo.
 FOR sALE---A nice dwelling vn Highland Avenue, one story house or five rooms and Kitchen, has water con- nections, lot 50x150.s Price, s1,6o0. I will sell this for one-half cash and the balance. $30 per month.
 FOR SALE--A four room house on Clayton street, which rents for $lzs" per month. Price. $1.400.
 FOR SALE-A nice four-room cot. fage on Heron street, has water. con~ nection and bath. rents for $l2.50 per month Lot 50x150. price. $1.60p
 INSJIRANCE-I write Fire Insurance in "A L." Companies and am prepar- ed to take care of your risks Tn the very best manner and at lowest rates All losses promptly paid.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-07-22

Four contracts covering work on the repairs of the old Capitol building. aggregating in value si1.Is7 were tol Building Commission yesterday morning. The committee consisted of Secretary of State E. R. McDavid and pr Thomas M, Owen. Secretary of the Commission.
 The contracts include all the work In tiiing on the first and second floors contemplated in the plans of tha Com mission. all the plaster work on the two lower floors. all the electrical wir- ing. and all the marble work which Is to be done at the present time.
 Following are the contracts and the firms to which awarded:
 To Morney and Monahan, lof New Orleans was given all the plaster work on the halls of the first floor. the halls and walls around the front stair way, the halls and walls of the rotunda and the dome. The bid of the suc- cessful contractors was $5.070
 To the Southern Mosaic Tile Compa- ny. of Birmingham. All the marble filing and white vitrous tiling In the halls and rotunda on the first floor. the halls and rotunda on the second floor. and the toilet rooms on the second and third floors. This work will include tnc WaTbie staiisf phcks anu Wains- coting on the two toilet rooms. Con. tract price. s4.7o2.
 To the Mosley- HaiRley Electric Com pany. of Montgomery; the wiring on the first and second floors of the TO- tunda and the approaches, same to be in concealed condults. All the mate rial and labor for this work Is to be furnished by the contractors. Con- tract price. s150.
 To the George B. Sickelles Marble Company of Tate. Ga. marble for the rotunda and approaches on the second floor. This is to be Italian marble, and must be placed In position by the con- tractors. Contract price. s1.373. In the contracts 1t will be noticed that no mention Is made of marble wainscoting on the first floor approach es and halls, according to the plans of the Commission as first outlined several months ago It has been de-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-07-22
HOLT & STRAUSS, insurance and Real Estate

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