Connecticut western news., 1907-05-16

The families of R. Van Iderstine and s. Skinner of New York have arrived and have taken possession of their cot. tage on the banks of Silver Lake.
 The Rev. Allyn K. Foster officiated at the funeral of Mrs. Kirby and was as. sisted by the Rev. G. l.. Forte. MT Foster was close friend of the deceased
 Miss Hinsdale of Winsted, Conn.,, was guest of Mrs. w. Knight last week and gave an interesting talk on missions to the ladies at the chapel Thursday af, ternoon.
 l w. E. Hotaling has commenced the construction of the cottage on the rear portion of his premises. He has rented the residence he now occupies to MT, Sizer of New York city.
 MT. and Mrs. George Sweet, Miss Sue Jones of Ghent, N. Y., Miss Julia Mills of Coleman's, M. R. Oles of Spencer town, N. Y., N. E. Spaulding of Brook. lyn were guests of F. I. Peabody last week.
 Miss Amy Egglestop is the owner of a saddle pony which her father purchased few days ago in Winsted. George Kirby has also taken to horseback rid, ing and has purchased a new steed for the purpose.
 A new driveway has been laid out and new gateway placed on the west side of the cemetery. This has been much needed for some time There were three approaches from the south but none from the west.
 Parties from New York city were in town Monday looking over the Barr place. Mrs. Barr is i'll poor health and desires to sell the premises although she had expended several thousands of dol. lars in repairs on the buildings.
 Mrs. Edward Palmatier of Sharon Valley, aged 20 years, died Thursday afternoon. The funeral services were held Sunday from her late residence The remains were taken to Danbury where, after brief service, they were inferred.
 Five applications for membership were received by Rose Chapter at the last meeting. The grand officers of the state were present at the meeting last even. ing and showered the ladies with com. pliments regarding their Chapter. supper followed the exercises.
 Boarders have commenced to arrive al the Inn, the Taghkanic and the Bar tram and if the warm weather continues all will be filled ito the limit of theil capacity. The cold weather has thus far kept people in the city but when the exodus commences, it will be a large one
 Dr. Thompson the veterinarian wht came here from Pine Plains, received { cordial welcome inasmuch as the village has been without horse doctor since the eremoval of Dr. Osborne. Dr. Thomp son comes here, bringing with him ! recommendation by Dr. Knapp, the wei known Mill Brook veterinarian.
 Mary Bassett Kirby, aged 80 years died last Thursday morning, after few days illness. She is survived by son Dr. Joseph Kirby, of Brooklyn, N. Y. and daughter, Mrs. A. B. Hance, O Sharon. A private funeral was helt from Sharon Inn on Saturday. The re mains were inferred at South Amenia.
 The construction of the sewerage sy tenn is progressing satisfactorily and tn, end is in sight. The piles of pipe ant earth here and there do not add to tn, attractiveness of the village but these inconvenience are overlooked when i is considered how beneficial to the vii lage the system will be when completed
 The Local Christian Endeavor Con vention, comprising the societies O Sharon, Ellsworth and West Cornwall will be held in the Sharon Congrega tional church tomorrow evening. Tn principal address will be delivered b, the Rev. G. l.. Forte. A supper ant social hour will follow the convention The supper will be provided by tn ladies of the church.
 "Above the Clouds that well-knowl drama, was remarkably we'll presented last Friday evening, by home talent, a the Casino, under the auspices of Silve Lake Grange. All took their parts S nicely that discrimination would be LII just. The drama was followed by supper and dance, the dance music be ing furnished by Decker's orchestra c Millerton. The gross receipts of play supper and dance amounted to $184O O( Among those in attendance were peopl from Wassaic, Amenia and other SUI ! rounding villages The young peopl t who produced the play are to be COT +,,1a o,, fboir al;