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Connecticut western news., 1907-09-26
ONE CAME LOST
 ONE PARTLY WON
DvER-cONFIDEMT CT. HARRINGTON
Catcher was Injured at MiIIerton and Canaan's Defeat FoHoWed-Rain Stopped What Looked Like Easy Victory over Great Harrington at Canaan Saturday.

The Canaan base ball team went to Millerton and played a second game with the Millertou team Thursday. The result was6 to in favor of Milerton. It was another.of those gentlemanly contests, no wrangling. no kicking, nothing to mar the interest.
 Percy of the family of pitching Stantons "put lem over' for Canaan and as the team was without regular catcher, Casey of Winstsd was behind the bad
 Stanton is southpaw and pitched an excellent game, striking out 10 men while pitcher Traver of Millerton famed T. In the sixth inning Percy performed the trick which his big brother Frank has habit of doing, i. G., flaming three men in succession. In this inning Traver also pulled himself out of 8 tight place by flaming Schleiffarth when there were three men on bases. AS the summary shows neither side scored until the sixth 1inningywhen Millerton made one run. In the seventh inning a foul ball hit >Casey's mask and the wires cut 8 gash in his forehead which necessitated his sretiring from the game. Brewer suc- tceeded him but not being accustomed ito the position, could not hold the Stanton shoot and slants at full speed and Millerton piled up five runs and won the game.
 Both sides fielded we'll butkhe Canaan boys had an off day so far as base run ming is concerning and this contributed very largely to their defeat.
 The following by the way of details:
Connecticut western news., 1907-09-26
SHARON MANS
 LAX METHODS
RESULTS IN HIS EMBARRASSMENT
Accounts of Tax Collector Show Shortage of $4600 After an Exam ination of the Books by an Expert Accountant - Property Attached Shortage will be made Good.

On Saturday of last week Deputy Sheriff Isaac P. Hornback of Falls Will hge arrested Frank P. Haines, tax col lector for the town of Sharon on a charge of embezzlement. The amount in ques- tion is $4600.
 Haines is one of the best known men in this section of the state and reelected three successive terms as tax collector of the town, says the Hartford Courant. In addition to the criminal proceedings civil suit has been brought by the town and attachments put on his real estate for nearly the amount of the deficit
 The alleged defalcation of Haines came as great surprise to the majority of his townsmen, but was known, it is said, in small circle for at least six months. Frank Soule,a expert account ant from New Milford, was put on the books and discovered, it is said, that there had been shortages for several years of small sums at time.
 MT. Soule says that the defalcations extend over five years.
 Haines was taken to the office of a trial justice, where he was put under $3,5 ,500 bonds for his appearano c e in the superior court for Litchfeld county, November 1. His bondsmen are I. N Bartram, Lawrence Van Alstyne, F. w. Dakin, John Liner, E. H. Middle brooks, Adelbert Middlebrooks, Robert Livingstone, Darwin H. Morse, Louis Miller, George $. Kirby, all of Sharon.
 MT. Haines has retained Willard Baker of Sharon, who is also postmaster, to represent him, and the town has re- tained Leonard J. Nickerson of West Cornwall
 The accusation and arrest of MT. Sharon and vicinity where he has scores of friends. There is nobody who believes there is trace of intentional dishonesty or criminality in his makeup and much as THE NEWS has been able to ascertain by diligent inquiry, the shortage, if such exists, has resulted from laxity and carelessness in keeping the accounts and a failure on the part of Mir. Haines to keep the town funds and his personal finances separate. We are also informed that neither the town nor MT. Haines' bondsmen will lose anything as MT. Haines possesses sufficient real and per sonal estate to make good any shortage. It consists of house and eleven acres of land i'll the village, the stock in his wagon and sign painting establishment and deposit to his credit in the Miller ton bank.
 Both before and after the arrest, the bondsmen signified their willingness to make good any discrepancy.
 The number of documents which figure in the case form an almost humorous phase of it. AS the alleged shortages dates back five years, each years busi- ness is dealt with separately and the bondsmen are served with papers apply ing to each year, and the result is that "the papers would fill bushel basket" to quote one of the bondsmen.
 These bondsmen are John Liner, E. H. Middlebrooks, Louis Miller, Adelbert Middlebrooks and George s. Kirby.
 It is believed in Sharon that the matter will be adjusted to the satisfaction of all concerned.
Connecticut western news., 1907-09-26
Millertos Light.

The residents of Millerton are taking kindly to electric lighting and about 900 lamps are connected with the Berk- shire Power Company's circuits there
 The wiring of stores and residen- ces is progressing steadily and it is predicted that the number will increase to 1900 during the coming three months,
Connecticut western news., 1907-09-26
A Salisbury Professor

William M. Clark, 1907, of Salisbury, has been appointed an instructor in chemistry in the Williamstown college He was president of the Y. M. 0. A.. during his senior year and was mem- Der of the Gargoyle society and of the editorial board of the Williams Literary Monthly.
Connecticut western news., 1907-09-26
IS CAUSING CONCERN
Falls Village in Doubt as to Outcome
 of License Vote. ..

FaiiS NiiIdRe UT DouDt as 10 outCome
 of License Vote.
 At the coming town meeting in the town of Canaan the license question will again be an issue and the result seems to be fully as doubtful as in any of the past years. During the past seven years license has prevailed at all elections excepting one, that of 1901. The vote in each year was as follows: 1900, yes 76, no 75; 1901, yes Ss, no 91; 1902, yes 100, no 75; 1903. yes S6, no 5S; 1904, yes 96, no 6s; 1905, yes 97, no 42; 1906, yes 78, no 67. There is much speculation as to the outcome in Falls Village which is the principal place con- cerned in the town.
Connecticut western news., 1907-09-26
Mjlierton lOsas

The Millertofi and Philmont baseball teams played good game at Philmont Saturday. Philmont won on errors, score to O. They play play tomorrow at Millerton.
Connecticut western news., 1907-09-26
Conservator Appointed

J. N. Cowles of Norfolk has been ap- pointed conservator over Garry Burton Grant of Grantville by Judge Whit. tlesey of Canaan.
Connecticut western news., 1907-09-26
Amenia Defeats Chatham.

The Amenia base ball team defeated Chatham at Chatham Saturday to 9.
Connecticut western news., 1907-09-26
MILLERTON.

Base on balls-Off Stanton ?, off Traver 1. Two-base hit-P. Stanton. Hit by pitched ball-Casey. Struck out by Stanton 10, by Traver z. Passed ball. Brewer. Umpire, MT. Bates.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1907-03-28

their extension and developm ent, and
may tend to make worse, instead of
better, the conditions sought TO be
remedied. That has proved to be the
case In some instances ia the past. aad
may prove so again. AT the same time
Mr.. Finley said, it NAV be acce pted
now, as admitted, that the railways OF
the present and of the future must cul.
tivate the good will and cooperation
OF the public, and must do this by the
adoption and PRONUNCIATION of economs
lcally and commercially sound princi-
Piles as to the conductof their business
Their policy, he continued, must be
one OF frank publicity, In which the
people dependent on railway system
for transpOrt tatio must be taken into
its confidence. This is view of the
matter which, II acted upon consist
emily by the railroad managers, might
Obvlate much OF the criticism that has
been directed against them, and that
has found and is finding expression, in
some respects, no doubt, III considered
in the legislation referred to above.
BrRdstreet's.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1907-03-28

FARMERS in this vicinity can not be
too careful In the selection of their seed
corn this year. The trouble is there
was freeze last October that froze the
germs in the field before the seed had
q chance to get properly dried out. A
good deal looks all right, but it does
not germinate. This was demonstrated
1T our recent farmers institute and it
has been proven time and again since
by numerous tests. One farmer re-
Gently sent some apparently good speci-
mems 10 the State Agricultural College
for testing, and the report was that
not over eight ears in hundred would
grow. No one should plant any corn
this year without testing it. II you
have not already tested your seed corn,
do so at once. 1t will save you time.
work and money. For full directions
as to how to proceed see the double
column article on the second page vf the
COURIER.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1907-03-28
o worry YOU.

70 worry you.
Ii seems rather strange to me to hear
you speak Of tn. boys-Earl clerking in
the store and Carl now at home on the
farm. You will remember when | last
saw them that they were little fellows,
one of them just big enough to wear
trousers and the other still wearing
dresses 1t beats all how time does fly.
No, am not married. and | suppose |
never will be, as you know the older one
grows his chances decrease, and | now
calculate that about 80 per cent of my
chance has gone glimmering. However,
it does not appear to worry me very
much
Would like very much to come back
and make you visit. and if | ever come
that way again will not forget to stop
off at Elk Point. remember that we
used to have some pleasant times in the
days gone by. In fact, can not help
but feel that some of the happiest days
of my life were spent with yourself and
family in South Dakota.
| am glad TO know that you are all
well and hope that good may continue
with you and yours. Give Emma kind
est wishes and do not forget to drop me
a line once in while.
Sincerely,
Z. X. MCMICHAEL.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1907-03-28
Letter from GOldfield, Nevada

Some fifteen years ago E f. Nc
Michael worked for l. l.. Pike. He is
remembered by several tosay outside
the Pike family The following letter.
received some time ago contains an in
teresting account of life in hustling
mining town, and reminds the reader
that all is not gold that glitters'':
COL DFIELD, New. Feb 10, 1907.
Dear Friend: was somewhat sur
prised to receive letter from you again,
as | had come to the conclusion You
would never forgive me for not writing
to you while you were in Seattle. | adj
init that | was careless and apparently
indifferent, but the truth of the matter
was that | surely expected you to come
down to Portland in few days and
thought it would make very little differ
ence whether wrote you or not And
think that it is due me vet for you to ex.
plain why you did not come as you
promised. However, will drop the
matter now and forget all about it, as it
is past and you have apparently repent
ed.
You will note that | have again
changed my residence. and am now lo-
Gated in the tiourishing town Of Gold
field as agent for Wells Fargo & Go.
got tired of Portland and the company
offered me this position and here am.
This is lively town of about 5000 peo.
pie and growing very fast. 1t is typ
icai mining town, everything running
wide open. Money is plentiful, wages
high and so are expenses. Board costs
about 800 per month and room "a a
minute. To be candid, one can't get
decent room for less that $50 to $50 per
month; IS a day is the average price
paid for labor. The company pays me
$500 a month and find that little
enough.
But I'll tell you, Ren, am sick of it
all. If was back on the farm with a
few dollars so that | could make re-
spectacle living without working too
hard, they could take all their positions
and go to with them. There is nothing
but trouble and gray hairs connected
with these salaried positions, and the
more salary one gets the more response
bility he has and his worries and troubles
are proportionate. have eleven men
here besides myself. therefore you can
understand that | have my hands full.
The business done here is enormous. Our
cash transactions run about 500, 900 per
month.
am sorry that you did not buy some
OF those tide lands while you were III
Seattle. You would have made an inde-
pendent fortune, but you are just as
well of and In all probability happier
than If you had that much more money
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1907-03-28
THR NEW NURSERY REGULATION LAW

--.~ ANAS'' NONoENh LA "
A good deal of opposition, which
seems to elninate from Sioux Falls AS a
center, is being developed TO the new
nursery license law passed by the last
legislature. There are some drastic
features about the law, but these do
not seem to be opposed by the dealers
so much as the requirement that GER
tifcate shall accompany all nursery
stock certifying when it was grown.
In our opinion this Is the meritorious
feature of the law. Nurserymen have
sold all over this state trees grated
on cheap, southern grown roots that in
variably winter-killed in this climate
unless the trees were set deep enough
to become established on their own
roots above the graft. This law is In
the Interests of the ordinary farmer
and the amateur fruit grower who NAV
not know Low or will not take the
pains to plant such trees right. may
be difficult to tell where nursery stock
roots we're raised, but the average
dealer does not like to tell many times
when he does know. We are inclined
to think it will be good law to give a
good trial It is true of nursery stock
more than any other. class OF goods,
that the nearer home, the home loca
tion and conditions, you get your stock
the better, and this law will certainly
promote this tendency, notwithstand-
log the cry that the law is in the in
terests OF the catalogue house deal.
ers.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1907-03-28

vicinity, The Yankton Land y Invest-
ment Co. will be pleased to furnish any
information as to land. rates and value.
and we sincerely believe IL will pay any
one interested TO investigate this prop:
osition. Its not thousand miles away,
but right in your own state, and per-
sonal inspection. or talk with people
who have been and seen for themselves,
or who have had the foresight to pnr-
chase, will be more convincing than
anything we can write. There are still
homesteads and number of choice re-.
linquishmenls, TO be had. The time in
which these can be obtained is necessa-
rily short. Particulars as to rates, cost Of
land, ETC., can be obtained from Chas. r.
Bruce, who has the exclusive agency ~
this point for the lands Of The Yankton
Land 4 Investment Co.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1907-03-28

Any one can mix right at home the
best remedy OF it's kind known. The
name "Cvclone" is given TO the follow
ing prescription, 1t is supposed, because
of its prOmptness in driving from the
blood and system every vestige OF
catarrhal poison, relieving this foul and
dread disease, no matter where located.
To prepare the mixture: Get from any
good pharmacy ons-half ounce Fluid
Extract Dandelibn, one ounce Com
pound Kargon and three ounces Com
pound Syrup Sarsaparilla. Shake we'll
and use In teaspoonful doses after eacn
meal and at bedtime.
This is harmless, inexpensive mix
ture, which has peculiar action upon
the eliminative tissues OF the Kidneys,
assisting them 70 flter and strain from
the blood and system all catarrhal poll
sous, which, IL not eradicated, are alb
sorbed by the mucous membrane, and an
open sore or catarrh is the result.
Prepare some and try 1T, ~ it is the
prescription OF an eminent catarrh spe.
cialist OF national reputation.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1907-03-28

GOVERNOR CRAWFORD has called q
nOn-partisan conference of ali those
Interested ia charities and corrections
in this state, to be held in Yankton,
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday Of
next week. Several distinguished
specialists In these lines have promised
to be present, and addresses of great
merit and helpfulness may be expected.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1907-03-28

ONE HUNDRED AND TEN seems to be
the charmed number in city politics.
That was the number OF signers to the
testimonial endorsing Mayor Main g
administration and asking him 10 az
cept denomination, and also the
greatest number of ballots cast Ut the
nominating caucus last night.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1907-03-28

WANTED: 10 men In each state to trav
ell, distribute samples Of our goods and
tack signs. Salary $85 per month and
S3 per day for expenses. SAUNDERS
Co, Department P, 46 Jackson Boale-
yard, Chicago. Ill.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1907-03-28
Ds Yoss entsrfainr

II 70, you will Be interested 10 the
new book. Entertaining Made Easy. !
which contains many suggestions for
decorations, games and refreshments
suitable for afternoon and evening
parties, alsO 81 guessing gamea with
auswers.
What 10 Serve and How t0 Prepare
II. 10 Z companion hook OF the above,
and contains 1893 receipts for sand.
wiches, salads, cakes and cakelets,
drinks and Ices, candy and luncheon
dishes, besides collsctfon 81 toasts
and quotations. menus and suggestions
- 70 what 70 serve On di6erent osca.
siOoe
Price each, 26c. Or send postal forI
further particulars, togsther wish our
booklet, tollieg how ~ masks psper
nowers, which W. send FREE 81 NJ
|quest. HcG ntertainmsut Bn,eoa,
l5o-l69N n. TTumtali Avsnus ChicaS6.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1907-03-28
Notice

All persons indebted to the Elk Point
Horse Co., are requested TO pay Alison
Bovee or James GiA; payment made to
any other person is unauthorized aud
may subject the debtor TO repayment.
ELK POINT Horse Co.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1907-03-28

-,he YanktOn College Cleo Club is
booked for Two weeks concert tour In
the southern part Of the state, from
April | TO the 18TH. They will give
concerts ~ Wakonda. April /; Center
ville, April 2; Hudson, April 8; Parker,
April 4; Hurley, April 5; Beresford.
April 8; HAwarden, April 8; Ell Point.
April 3; Tyndall, April 10; Springfield.
April IL; and Geddes, April H. The
homo concert will be given 1t Yankton
10 the Congregatio church. saturday
evening, April l3
This Organization has been under
training for the past ysar BY Professor
Lee N. Daley. Director 81 YAnkton
College Conservatory Of Music. and the
young gentlemen are prepared y give
In this initial tour m entertaining and
artistic concert program, which will
gtve satisiaction 70 their audiences And
viii reflect credit upon she college
which they represent.
The Glee Club will be assisted Ia
their concert by Professor Lee N
Daley, baritone; Miss Gertrude e.
Moses. instructor In piano in the
Yankton College Conservatory Of
Music, pianist; and Miss Clarissa Max,
. postgraduate student Of the Conser-
vatory, violinist.
The program to be rendered IL as
follows:
Bring Back my Love Ger the Ses
.... ..............s... Shattuck.
Glee Club.
Tinker's Song (from Robin Hood s.
.................... De kOven
Glee Club.
Vocal Solo Concerto. ........... Viotti
Miss Max.
Vocal Solo, For oil Eternity 49,. j.
........... ...... .MacherOni.
Professor Daley
Plano Solo, Hunting Song. Mendelssohn
Miaa Moses.
H.
Hark the Trumpet. t...............B Buck
Glee Club.
Violin Solo Tyrol,n1e as Al.rd
Miss Max.
Vocal Solo, The Two Grenadiers. Il.
..................... Schumann
Professor Daley. -s
piann 9olO C0nnapt EN,,de Ruhanstain
Miss Moses.
College Songs. ...... ......s...
Hinn r1.,h
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1907-03-28
NOTICE or NOMINATIONS
STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA,

7 ~
South Dakota will be held City Hall
Mayor Aldermen Clerk
the Peace City Marshal and City and polls said election
will O'CLOCK hoclock m.
hereby
of ions petition 1olows:
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1907-03-28
nonse For Sale

Four room house in good repair.
Will take good work team in part
payment. Inquire Of F. E. FISK.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1907-03-28

WANTED-Gentleman or lady to
travel for mercantile house Of large
capital. Territory at home or abroad
10 suit. IF desirable the home may be-
used az headquarters. Weekly salary
of 81 ,Oo2 per year and expenses Ad-
Dress Armstrong Alexander, l25 Ply
mouth Place, Chicago, Ill.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1907-03-28

The following are the members Of
the Club: First tenor, Messrs. |. Daniels,
A. Godding and DR.. B. M Bs0ton;
second tenor, Msssrs. s. Sleuenson, Al.
Hansen, w. r. Butler; first bass. u.
w. Robinson, G. Ssevenson, T. T..
Boyer; second bAss. Msssrs. A. Hardin,
f. Branee IN, G. w Gardner. ].
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1907-03-28
CITIZENS TICKET

ADDRESS
Mayor am w.
For dermen- H
--Jo C. Curry
-GeoC Kimme
For Clerk Smyth
j
For City Marshal IL EdwardW Point
or ustic o he Peace-M Point
For StreetC Com
or ty Assesso
And tina
1897, the State OF South Dakota
said this 18th
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The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1907-04-19
HIGH WIND WRECKS
BANK AND SALOON

Aberdeen, S. D., April 15.-During u
terrific wind storm last night part OF
The walls of the ruins of the old Sher-
man hotel left by fire, differed and fell
on the roof of the Sherman saloon.
crashed through, and missed several
men by a few inches.
Twelve men in the place at the time
were panic strlken. The barter der
crawled into the vault fearing the
building would collapse
AT Frederick, near here the roof of
the Farmers State bank was blown off
and heavy timber was blown across
the street into a butcher shop, mar
rowly missing employees.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1907-04-19
GOVERNOR NOT AGITATED
OVER WARDENSHlP CONTEST

Pierre, S. d., April 1S.-The fight for
the wardenship at the state peniten-
tiary, Sioux Falls. is not causing the
governor amy particular worry, as he
refuses, consistently. to interfere with
the wishes of the appointing board in
this matter. The governor has no de-
mands ON the board. and the members
owe him nothing in q political way,
hence the responsibility for any change
made will rest with the board.
OF the aspirants for the place it seems
that George M. Root of Sioux Falls has
the strongest backing and is favored by
MIR. Thomas as the successor to the
present warden. II. It. Parmley. Mr..
Powers, however, wants to see Frank
kennicott appointed. His main support
for the place comes from outside of his
own county, Minnehaha, While MIR. Tip
ton. secretary of the board. prefers the
present warden, but would, as COM
promise. vote for o. S. Swenson. who
filled the place very satisfactorily at
the time Mr.. Parmley was appointed.
Meanwhile the friends of the applicants.
all OF them friends of the state admin
1stration. are awaiting the final out
come of the matter with more or less
unnecessary feeling of rivalry.