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Connecticut western news., 1906-11-08
Plan For Drawing Trade

The following plan for drawing trade to town has been success fully worked at several points. An agreement was reached between all the merchants whereby they offered special sales on certain days, each merchant selecting some special line of goods upon which he made low CT price than usual Thus one dry goods house would sell gloves at a special price, while another would of fer bargains in dress, goods. One hardware man would reduce the prIce on skates. Every line of business was represented and care was taken that no conflicts occurred. Prizes were then offered to the farmer bring ing in the best load of grain or the handsomest baby and the bargain day was extensively advertised in the sur rounding country, the names of the merchants and their special sales be- ing in all cases stated. The farmers responded in a most gratifying man ner and the merchants were well pleased with the plan.
Connecticut western news., 1906-11-08
Auction Sale

The subscribers, Selectmen, of the Town of Sharon, in pursuance of the direction of the vote of said Town passed at the Annual Town meeting last held will sell at public auction at the Town Hall, Sharon, Conn.,, November 14th, 1906 at 3 P. M, the following property of said town viz, Heavy Draft Horses. one pair seven years old, weight 3200 lbs, one pair, good age, weight 5000 lbs, 3 Sets Double Harness, One Cart Harness, heavy Milburn Wagons (good as new), {, } Bob Sleighs, 3 Scoop Shovels, Scrapers, Flow, crowbars, Shovels and stone forks, etc.
 Tesms-On sums under $l5, cash; over S15. three months credit on approved en- dorsed notes payable at Millerton National Bank.
 Selectmens' Office, Sharon, Conn.,, Nov. 9th, 1906.
 A. V; " FIERCE S seleotmen, Town
 J. J. FAHEY A '
Connecticut western news., 1906-11-08
MlLLERTON

We have in contemplation, says Col. Card, the invention of a decorated telephone pole for use in this village for it is anticipated that several other companies will soon come in and that from six to dozen poles will crook up from the same hole If our con ception wins, poles will be an attrac- ton instead of the ship yard appear ance of the present.
 Andrus B. Decker of Irondale has moved his family to Chatham.
 MT. and Mrs J. w. Pulver have been visiting in Albany and Chatham.
 MT. and Mrs. Fred Dakin and chill dren, Eva and Gideon have been visit ing at w. H. Merritt's in Bristol.
 A few slight changes have gone into effect on the Harlem railroad
 Ward Sabin is in New York City hospital for treatment and is reported as recovering.
Connecticut western news., 1906-11-08
Balloon Landed at New Havea.

The ballon, Le Ceuteaure with she aeronauts Leo Stevens, Lieutenant Sam uel M. Butler and Captain Homer w. Hedge aboard, which started from Pitts field Saturday afternoon, landed in the middle of the cottage settlement at Short Beach, New Haven, Saturday evening, and within about 800 feet of the shore. The aeronauts landed safely, MT. Stevens receiving some few bruises from the sand bars as the cage struck the ground.
Connecticut western news., 1906-11-08
Ministers Aid Cupid

In aid of Cupid, Methodist ministers of Chicago, at a recent conference, gave 500 dollars for the purpose of fitting up a reception room in the stock yards dis trict where girls can meet their sweet hearts under elevating conditions. They propose to fit upa good reception room perhaps two or three rooms and have q matron in charge. They are going to aid Cupid all they canfor most of the work ing girls are good girls and trying to elevate themselves.
Connecticut western news., 1906-11-08
STATE AND COUNTY
Items of Interest Boiled Down and
 Served for Quick Reading.

Served for Quick Reading.
 Notices have been posted in all de- partments of the Seth Thomas Clock Company at Thomaston that hereafter the factories will be operated on the old ten-hour schedule instead of twelve hours. running from a. m until D. m
 Dudley N. Smith, the druggist of Riverton is charged with violation of the liquor law. Smith was charged with selling liquor to be drunk on the premises and also with Sunday sales. One of Smiths customers, who was caught by his wife drinking beer in the back room, turned states evidence and was the principal witness for the prose- cution.
 Joseph A. Pagan of Pennington lays claim to being one of the largest potato raisers in Connecticut. This year he says he planted IS acres and on one acre raised sos bushels. His entire crop amounted to over 5000 bushels.
 Tuesday evening the Hartford O >urant displayed the election returns on a screen stretched across the front of the postof- flee building and megaphone was used to give more details than could be thrown on the screen. Between bulletins, nov ing pictures were projected on the screen each of four reels containing 1000 feet of film.
 Six extra carriers were put at work at the Hartford postoffice Monday to handle the deluge of campaign mail.
 Among the inmates of the Connecticut state prison who are asking for pardons are the following from this county. Frank Kelly, alias Frank Mancisco, sentenced on April ,, 1906, from one to three years. Robert A. Garrison, sen tenced on June 30, 1905, for from one to two years for horse stealing.
 Lieutenant Colonel David Alonzo Rood, formerly proprietor of the United States Hotel in Hartford and probably the oldest hotel man in New England in age and years of service in that business died Sunday. MT. Rood was in his 90th year and was native of Sheffield.
 A building boom is on in Hartford Permits for new structures calling for the expenditure of s106,9 ,975 were issued last week.
Connecticut western news., 1906-11-08
Help is Scarce

Highway Commissioner James NJ. Macdonald says that the contractors for work on the highways are ex- periencing a great deal of difficulty in procuring help to carry out their con- tracts. Some of the contractors say it is impossible to get a sufficient number of men to work on the roads. The highway commissioner and his office force are doing all they can to provide men for the contractors.
Connecticut western news., 1906-11-08
Lost Her Teeth.

AS Mad river Winsted is the "back- yard" for many of the buildings on Main street, it is sometimes an interest ing, if not pleasant, sight to watch the refuse that flows down the stream, and some tices articles that could be put to further use are also seen. One well known woman, who has found the river a convenient dumping place, will be more careful in the future after her ex- perisnce of yesterday, when among some apple parings and other refuse she also threw her false teeth into the stream -Winsted Citizen.
Connecticut western news., 1906-11-08
Selectmens Office

Sharon, Conn, November 9th, 1906.
 Bids will be received by the under signed up to November 20th, 1906 at 12 12 o'clock noon, for contracts for the working, care and repairs of any or all of the highways of the town of Sharon for term not exceeding three years. For particulars regarding the same terms of contract. etc., application may be made to the selectmen of said sharon. We reserve the right to reject any or all bids.
 A. W. LAMB Selectmen, Town
 J. J. FAHEY of Sharon
Connecticut western news., 1906-11-08
LEGAL NOTICES
DISTRICT OF CANAAN, ss. Probate \ Tn,,rt ION;

RESTRICT OF CANAAN, SS. PrODate II Court, November 5, 1906.
 Estate of George w. Curtis late of North Canaan in said District, deceased.
 The administrator represented the estate insolvent after the expiration of the time limited by the court for the presentation of claims against the same; therefore
 ORDERED-ThatC Commissioners to re- ceive and examine the claims of the creditors of said estate be appointed at the Probate Office in North Canaan, on the 18th day of November, A. D. 1906, at , o'clock in the afternoon; and this Court directs the administrator to give public notice thereof by posting copy of this order on the public sign-posts in said North Canaan nearest to the place where the deceased last dwelt, and by advertising in some newspaper having a circulation in said Probate District, to all persons inter ested to appear, at said time and place, and be heard relative to said appointment at least five days. before the day of said hearing and return make to this court of the notice given.
 Attest: DAVID c. WHITTLEsEY, Judge.
Connecticut western news., 1906-11-08
A Cider We'll

If the home of Thomas 0. Shaw, in Jasper, Illinois, is not the Mecca for his friends this fall and winter it will be be- cause somebody will put the lid" on the oistern. Not being able to vmarket a bountiful crop of apples at a price that would net him proper returns he has dug a cistern ten feet in diameter and twelve feet deep had it properly cemented and a pump installed, and is making the entire apple crop into cider and storing it in the big underground jug.
Connecticut western news., 1906-11-08
SHEFFIELD
Harry Andrews is critically i'll.

Miss Myrtle Ford and friend of New Haven have been visiting her mother, Mrs. Fred Ford.
 Cash for meat" was raised high Halloween.
 The J. s. C. E. at the Congrega- tional chapel at o'clock Sunday subject, What Livingstone did for Africa" ? Cor. 6:4-7. Leader, Mrs. McCann.
 All interested in forming class for Bible study are invited to meet at the Congregational parsonage Monday evening at 7:3O.
 The Epworth League at 7:30 p. m. at the Methodist chapel Sunday; sub ject, "Christ's Idea of Forgiveness"
 MT. and Mrs. Hart are the guests of Mir. and Mrs. J. Kirby.
 MT. and Miss Scoville of Cornwall were recent guests of Harry s. An drews.
 The w. C. T. U. will hold their monthly meeting Friday afternoon at 2:30 at the home of Bella Clark. Re ports of the Worlds Convention at Boston will be given.
 Miss Susie Clark has returned from attending the National w. C. T. U. at Hartford.
 Howard Andrews of New York spent the Sabbath with his father, Harry s. Andrews.
 w. D. French was in New York last week on business.
 Principal Wood of the high school has been in Amherst.
 Miss Shepard spent Sunday at her home near Hartford.
 A Halloween program was carried out at the Epworth League social held at the home of MT. and Mrs. Powell Wednesday evening with a good attendance and an enjoyable ev- ening.
 MT. Cooper is visiting his daughter, Mrs. A. T. Wakefield
 MT. and Mrs. Theodore Dexter of Bantam, who have been the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Warner left Thursday for Reading.
Connecticut western news., 1906-11-08
Free Entertainment

During the winter months the Sails bury Mems Club will give a series of free entertainments for men. Robert Scoville has promised to give an illus trated talk on ''Burmah." Lectures will be delivered by the Rev. J. C. Goddard, Messrs. Landon, Wallace and Pike, and there will also be de- bates and smokers as occasion may demand.
Connecticut western news., 1906-11-08
DIsTRICT OF CANAAN. ss, Probate

RESTRICT OF CANAAN, ss., Probate U Court, October 30, 1906.
 Estate of William Adam late of North Canaan in said District, deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the District of Canaan hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof, for the cred itors of said estate to exhibit their claims for settlement. Those who neglect to pre- sent their accounts, properly attested, within said time, will be debarred a recov- cry. All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment to FRANCES V. ADAM, ExecutriN. East Canaan, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1906-11-08
To Erect Mansoleum

C. L. Wetherbee is to have a hand some mausoleum erected in the Ma haiwe cemetery at Great Harrington and has awarded the contract to NJ. Lux. The foundation stone is now being drawn and work will be com menced immediately. The tomb will be built of blue dolomite stone and will be complete in the spring.
Connecticut western news., 1906-11-08
Annual Bancue

The annual banquet of the Litch- field County Bar Association will be held at Hotel Winchester, Winsted, on Friday evening, Nov. 10th, and Attorneys L. J. Nickerson, w. B. Smith, R. T. Higgins and w. F. Dowd have been named as a commit tee of arrangements.
Connecticut western news., 1906-11-08
Woman Stock Breeder.

An order has been received by Miss Fannie Morris Smith. of New Hartford from Oklahoma for one of her finely bred Jersey bulls. Miss Smith conducts stock farm and receives orders from all over the country for stock.
Connecticut western news., 1906-11-08
DIsTRICT OF CORNWALL, ss. Pro

DISTRICT OF CORNWALL, ss. Pro D bate Court, Oct. 29th, 1906.
 Estate of Lyman R. Pond late of Corn wall in said District deceased.
 The Administrator represents the Estate insolvent, and prays the appointment of Commissioners thereon.
 ORDERED,-That Commissioners to receive and examine the claims of the creditors of said estate be appointed at the Probate Office in Cornwall in said District on the 10th day of November, 1906 at ten o'clock, forenoon; of which all persons in interest will take notice, and a ppear, if they see cause, and be heard thereon.
 GEORGE c. HARRISON, Judge.
Connecticut western news., 1906-11-08
Notice

At directors meeting of the Norfolk Granite and Marble Company held on October 20, 1906. a vote was passed that the affairs of said corporation be wound up. All stockholders in said company are here by notified that a special stockholders meeting will be held at the company's s office in Canaan, Conn.,, on Monday, December 3, 1906. at II a. m. to see whether said vote be confirmed.
 Canaan, November 1, 1906.
 s. G. CAMP, Secretary.
Connecticut western news., 1906-11-08
Editorial Association Meeting

The annual meeting of the Con- held at New Haven in January.
Connecticut western news., 1906-11-08

THE NEWS and ''The New Idea" Mag a zine both one year for S2.I0.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1906-03-20
THE CRIME OF PERJURY.
Some Signs Of an Awakening Public
Conscience.

The conviction Of a millionaire for
perjury 20 scon following tho verdict
Of tho Collins jury is a reminder 60
tho public not only that perjury is
crime. but that convictions can bc got
when tho evidence is clear When
Jury has rendered a verdict In such
cases The community ASSUMES e 20 have
been Justified and upon that supposi-
tion the general approval Of these YER
diets may bc considered TO indicate an
awakening Of the public conscience. A
crime is on ohcnsc against the law. A
sin is an offcnse against The Deity. But
there is still another aspect Of such
ofIcnsos as lying which cannot be cX'
pressed by any single English word,
and not easily by any phrase. II We
call Il ga crime against society" We
fall FAR short Of indicating tho mingled
loathiug and eontcmpt With which the
well bred man regards liar, and which
causes tho imputaiion Of lying 90 be
more quickly and sternly resented than
any other insult which a man can re-
ceiye
To Ne Tor money is indeed about the
most contemptible thing which a man
can DO, and yet tho mercantile world
Is full of men who will he Tor hire all
day aud feel no shame. AZ tho other
extreme are the men. Of whom there
arc samples In history who would dis
dain 20 lie oven 20 save their own lives
The philosophy Of the thing is easy.
The ideal OF manhood il courage, while
a lie is tho fret refuge Of a coward
The merchant or merchants clerk who
will lis 20 sell goods does 20 because he
Is afraid 20 lose sale. The man who
will deny a crime that he has commit
ted lies because be 10 afraid of the pun
ishment 20 follow. The man who will
lie when a witness In his own cause
does 80 because he fears 20 lose HE
suit The genuine man, whatever fault
De- NAA NnulNlAAtf'Ar NA MAANNhhA "a hhtt
% him the truth may involve, will stand
up aud face the consequences,
There is no doubt that truth Is lees
regarded than Il once was. Men have
always lied because there have always
been towards, but the time was, and
not SO long ago, when the testimony
Of q witness testifying under the SOB
emnity Of an oath in a court Of justice
could BE- relied on as almost certain
truth. Whether because tho fear Of
hell no longer constrains mankind as
formerly, or by reason Of a general
moral degeneraey in the community,
perjury In the courtroom is said 20 be
increasing, When evident perjury has
been committed il is the imperative
duty Of a Judge before whom il 90
ours 10 cause q prosecution, il there
is any reasonable hope Of getting evil
denee 10 convict. The integrity Of the
courtroom must BE- protected az all
hazards-San Francisco Chronicle.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1906-03-20
DIR. KUN BOW Wo Co,

l67 South High street, salsn, OEsgOR.
Opposite Hotel Salem. p. o. Bon is5.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1906-03-20
COIOniSt Rates

Commencing February 18TH. and
continuing daily 20 and including
April 7th. and from September 10Th
until October 81. 1906. coionist tick.
oia viii be Sold from tho BAnt 10 all
points on Oregon iinea via. Portland
Rol'owing rates from Omaha. Nob..
$40. Council Bluhs. la. $40: Kansas
City. Mo. t25; Denver. colo.' f26i
~. Joseph. No. t25; 81 Louis. Mo-.
$50; Chicago. nl. isa. II you desire
you can male deposit with agents
and tickets will be furnished your
friends IN the East A. l.. CRAIG.
"a General Passenger Agent
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1906-03-20

Mrs b. W. Evans, Clearwater, Kan,
writes Ny husband lay sick for three
mOnths The doctors said he had
quick consumption. We procured a
bottle Of Bailard's . HOrehOund Syrup,
and il cured him. That was six years
ago, and since then We have always
kept a bottle in the house We can
not DO without H. For coughs and
colds Il has no equal, 25e, soc and 81.
For sale BY D. J. Fry.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1906-03-20
DIR. KUN
Wonderful CHINESE DOCTOR

win treat you with oFientsl herbs
and cure any disease without operation
or pain.
DR.. Kun 10 known everywhere In
Salem, and has cured many prominsat
people here. He has lived In Salem
FOR 20 yeTAs, and can be trusted. lie
uses many medicines unknown 10 white
doctors, and with them ean cure
ea,aFTh, asthma, lung troubles rhsu'
matism, stomach, liver, and Kidney dit
eases.
DF. Kun makes a speciality Of dropsy
and female troubles. His remedies
cure private diseases when everything
else fails. He has huHdTeds Of testi'
mohials, and gives consultations free,
Prices for medicines very moderate.
Persons IN the s0ahtTy san write for
blank. send stamp.
II you want some extra fus tea, get
Il from IA
DIR. KUN BOW Wo Co,
l67 South High street, salem, OFsgon.
Opposite Hotel Salem. p. o. Bon is5.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1906-03-20

The old GOVernusnt. the perfection
Of whisl6, used IN tie medical do
paFtment OF the U. 8. army And navy
service. also In hospitals. recon
mended b. the highest medical au-
thorities as the Darest stimulant for
family use. sold sEclasivsly q ne
WillAnette bar. z20e0alm'
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1906-03-20
sure cura for Pile

Itching pile produce moisture and
cause itching, this form, as well as
blind, bleeding or pTotruding piles are
cured by Dr. BO-san-kO's Pile Remedy.
stops itching and bleeding. Absorbs
tunors 500 a jaT at druggists, or sent
BY nail TTeatise free. Write me
about your ease. Dr. B0aqko, Phi.a'
delPhia, Pa
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1906-03-20
Prohibition county oonvsution.

The Marion OOuuGy PFOhibitiOn Con.
vsntion Il hereby called 10 meet on
March ESD, az 10 o'elOek a n, At the
W. @ 7. y. hal, OCmneTsiAi and Ferry
streets, salem, 70 nominate q fun
county tiekeG An PTohibitiOnists are
invited 10 sttsad. Oliver JOry, county
ehaiTuani syiva1us PTesuan sseEs-
tary.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1906-03-20
HOTEL OREGON

Corner Of sovVnth and stark Streets,
Portland, Oregon.
The new and mOdeEn hotel Of the city
Caters particularly 10 residents Of sa-
lem and other OTegon eitiea European
plan. Free buG Rates tl.0o per day
and upward. Hands0mest grill In the
West, and prices - loW a. In places
Ices attractive Daily Capital Journal
on Ale
wRIoHTDICKENBOW HOTEL co.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1906-03-20
CORVALLIS & EASTER r. R
TIME TABLE NO. 81.
Trains From and To Ysqulns.

NfAfNA hNhA ~ - HANNhf'Nf
No l.
Leaves Yaqulna .......... 1900 a. m.
Arrives at Corvallis ...,..1i:is a. m.
Arrives at Albany ........i2;i5 p. m.
No. q
Leaves Albany ..........12;fB p. m.
Loavoo Corvallis ......... i:ib p. m
Arrives n Yaquina ..... $500 D. m.
Tralns To and From Detroit
No. D.
Leaves Albany ....,...... 1880 a m.
Arrives AZ Detroit ........i2:3O .. m.
No. A.
Leaves Detroit .......... 1900 .. m
Arrives AZ Albany ....... $50 p. m.
Trains for Corvallis.
No. S.
Leaves Albany ......,... 1856 a m
Arrives at Corvallis ...... s;3b a IN
No. 10
Leaves Albany .......... 1850 p. m
Arrives At Corvallis ...... 3;i0 p. N.
No. G.
LeLves Albany ........., 1885 p. m.
Arrives at Corvallis ..,.. s;ib p. m.
Trains for Albany
Leaves Corvallis .."... ESQ a. IN
Arrives AZ Albany ........ 7;io a. m.
No -
Leaves Corvallis ........i2;tO p. m.
Arrives AZ Albany ......,. 1875 .. m.
No. =
Leaves Corvallis .....,.. 500 p. m.
Arrives ~ Albany ........ 6;to p. N.
Regular sunday TraIna
No. s.
Leaves Corvallis ....,... $3.50 a. m.
Arrives AZ Albany ........ 1850 a m.
No. IL
Leaves Corvallis ......,ii;S0 a. m.
Arrives a. Albany ........i2;i5 p. N.
No =
Leaves Corvallis ....... $500 p. m.
Arrives AZ Albany ........ $40 p. m
No. s.
Leaves Albany .......... 1855 a m
AAAifc1 Al AoifaA4l1 ssssss oseo q IN
No. l2-
Leaves Albany 1885 p M.
Arrives AZ Corvallis .,.... lass p. m.
No G.
Leaves Albany .......... 1885 y. M
Arrives az Corvallis ...... s:i6 p m
All OF the above connect with South
ern Paeihe company trains. both AZ
Albany and Corvallis. a. well a. train
for Detroit. EiVihg direct service 20
Newport and adjacent beaches. a. well
as Breitenbush Hot Springs.
For further information apply 10
J. @ MAYO. Gen. PAsA AEt
b. II. BoLES. Agent. Albany.
II. II. CRoNIsE. agent. CorvAlHs
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-10-10
[. Nj. CRAWFORD HERE.
Not Ready to Say What He VIII Do
About the Crawford.

J.. NJ. Crawford who is at the head OF
the Crawford circuit of theaters. is in To-
peka today and will remain here until
Saturday or Sunday, when he will go to
St. Louis.
Mr. Crawford today announced that he
had nothing to give out at this time in re-
gard to the Faatter4ef whether he would
rebuild the recently burned Crawford the
ater or not at once My plans are not
fully formed yet" said Mr.. Crawford,
and ] do not want to talk about what !
ann Soi az 10 sfis5s sebss1t rebuilding till I
know what want to do There. are a
number OF matters still unsettled which
will have a bearing on the matter. and
until I am ready to announce my plans I
do not wish to talk of them for publ
cation
Mr.. Crawford will meet the insurance
adJusters here tomorrow or Friday. and
will probably make settlement on the
loss by fire of the Crawford theater build
ing.
'9The insurance which we had on the
building win not meet our loss on it
said Mr.. Crawford. I'VE could not re-
build the house as it stood for twice
what we will get for the insurance
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-10-10
CROP ESTIMATES.
Corn Has Lost One-tenth of One Per
Cent in a Month.

Washington. oct 10.-The crop
estimating board of the department Of
agriculture today issued a bulletin
showing the condition of corn on
October /. 1906, to be 90.1 as COM
pared with 90.2 last month.
Preliminary. estimates of the average
yield per acre of spring wheat is 1871
bushels.
Preliminary returns indicate an cat
crop Of about 863.352.000 bushels. OF
an average of 31-2 per acre as com
pared with "a bushels as finally esti-
mated in 1905.
Condition of spring wheat SS.5 as
compared with $50 last year.
Condition Of oats 1872 as compared
with 92.4 last. year.