Connecticut western news., 1906-12-27
Canaan Christmas gifts were thus widely distributed.

Canaan Christmas gifts were thus widely distributed.
 The ladies who have enjoyed the free use of the Osborne box ball alleys evil denced their appreciation of Mir. Os- borne's courtesy by presenting him, on Monday, with beautiful clock, pur- chased of Jeweler Collin. In card in another column Mir. Osborne expresses his thanks for the gift.
 M.J.P Peck has collected from the friends in Canaan generous contribution for Christmas gifts, consisting of S5.50 in money; jellies, nine jars; sweet leaves, Dine punches; dressed dolls, four; work bags containing all useful articles, seven; cradle quilt, one bible, five bags can dies, three pin holders, six card views of Canaan. A postal card from F. L. Rus sell, secretary, tells of the safe arrival in good condition of three packages with many thanks.
 The tie-up of railroad traffic is bad enough as it is, and would have been made far worse for this section of the country by general strike of railroad yardmen in New York city, which has been seriously threatened. There was a difference of only one cent an hour be- tween the wage demands of the men and what the roads were willing to concede, and at the last moment the men very wisely concluded that this was not worth a strike when the roads were willing to arbitrate it. So the danger of strike passes.
 Postoffice box rent payable in advance, water rent payable in advance, house rent payable in advance, merchants coming nearer to doing spot cash busi- ness than in most other places. Come to think of it seriously, perhaps it's bet ter all round. Advance payment saves trouble, many law suit and lots of hard feeling later on. The "dead beet" who don't intend to pay bill if there is any way to avoid it, don't like the leash down" idea of course, but al most everyone else is of the opinion that it would work to advantage after folks became accustomed to it: ...- Masonic Election.
 The annual communication of Hous- atomic Lodge, F. 6 A. M, was held Sat urday evening and the following officers were chosen for the ensuing year: ". M, w. W. Rowland; S. w, G. W. Cow drey. Jr.; J. w. G. E. DeHart; Treas, M. J. Killmer; Sec'y, l.. E. Howe; s. D., W. D. Sheldon; J. D., D. O. Garfield; S. S., William H. Canfeld; J. S., A. J. Hyde; Tyler, John Condon; Marshal, O. H. Johnson: Chaplain, Dr. H. L. Ross. Borden Brieflets
 The ice harvest is well under way. The first cutting on the pond is complet- ed and by aid of the steam-operated ele- vator the cakes of congealed wetness have been placed in the ice house.
 The farmers have ceased to regard the Borden feed requirements in the light of an unreasonable innovation and are talk ing better care of their stock than ever before and realize the necessity of care in feeding and of emitting certain ra- tions. The stables are also better cared for than formerly.
 At Mill River last week occurred the death of Charles Dunlap. who was in the Borden employ for some time, Death was due to consumption. The Borden company did commendable act in keep ing his name on the pay roll from the time he ceased work until his death, as the family was in reduced circumstances. A Long Engagement.
 1t is said, although we don't know whether to believe it or not, that there was romance connected with Pitts field wedding the other day. The pair were introduced in the Canaan railroad station, where they were waiting for the 9.43 a. m. northbound train. It didn't come at 9.4S, nobody expected it would, and they fell in love. The train contin- ued to absent itself and Cupid's dart sank deeper into the young and tender hearts. Starvation was driving the other waiting passengers 50 the lunch counter, but the lovers loved on.
 Do you know" said she. in coy tone," it seems as if I had always known you"
 Well, we have been acquainted for some time," said he.
 Finally the train crept into town. final ly it got up few pounds of steam and finally it crept out of town. The newly made friends were on board. The train lost time every foot of the way and at Ashley Falls they became engaged. ! When Pittsfield was reached and as they l were hunting up parson she remarked l that she had always said she would never l consent to long engagement, but she | supposed there was no way it could have been avoided in this instance with the