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FUNERAL OF MRS A. W. BAssErr.

The funeral of Mrs A. w. Bassett was largely attended on Saturday aft ernoon, Rev o. O. Wright officiating. There were a number of beautiful floral tributes, including sickle from Pootatuck Grange. The pail bearers were William B. Ackley, A. M. Bris- COG, 0. M. Parsons, William o. John son, Ammon Taylor, c. M. Beresford. The burial was in the Berkshire cem- etery. Among the friends presen from out of town were Rev and Mrs Bray of Southington, MT and Mrs H. l.. Brown of New Haven, MT and Mrs John Carley of Milford, Eli and Albert Carley of Shelton and $. w. Lesher of Hop ewell Junction, N. Y.
The Newtown bee., 1907-04-26
MRS. FRED CERTIA

are passing through Change of Life. For several months I suff cred from hot flashes, extreme nervousness, headache and sleep lessness. had no appetite and could not sleep. had made up my mind there was no help for me until I began to use Lydia bad symptoms ceased, and it brought me safely through the danger period, built up my system and aIh in excellent health. I consider Lydia E. Pinkhams Vegetable Compound unsurp assed for women during this trying period of life"
 Mrs. Henry Lee, 60 Winter Street, New Haven, Conn, writes:
 Dear Mrs Pinkham:-
 'sAfter suffering untold misery for three years during Change of Life heard of Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. I wrote you of my condition, and began to take Lydia F.. Pinkhams Vegetable Com pound and followed your advice, and to-day am we'll and happy. can now walk any where and work as we'll as anyone, and for years previous had tried but could not get around without help. consider your medi- cine sovereign balm for suffering women :"
 Women passing through this critical period should rely upon Lydia E.. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound If there is anything about your case you don't understand write to Mrs. Pinkham, Lynn, Mass, for advice It issfree and has guided thousands to health.
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or lady may learn telegraphy and be assured a position.
DODdINGTOWN.
PERSONAL CHAT.

 Henry Schaff, ,who bought the George Crane place, has been taking out the big chimney and making other inn provements. E. c. Bevans has been shingling his house. R. D. Shepard has had telephone placed in his house. Joseph Schaff'S new house is nearly ready for occupancy. MT and Mrs Byron Crane of Danbury visited their father, George Crane, on Sunday. Howard Behn of Bridgeport spent Sunday with his parents. Misses Mary F. and Florence Shep- ard called on their cousin, Mrs Char lotte Jackson, of Brookfeld, Tuesday of last week.
 William Ferry has been confined at his home, the past week, with severe cold.
 Mrs A. L. Baldwin and daughter, Dr Jeanette Baldwin, of Brooklyn, N. Y. i, called at Mrs R. D. Shepard's, Sunday evening.
 Sigismond De Ivanowski, one of the most Interesting and notable illustra- tors and artists of the day, lives quiet ly and works hard in Westfield, N. J., coming into New York several times a week. A Pole by birth, he has lived in America nearly four years. He has given practically all of the last year to his work for the Century Magazine,
The Newtown bee., 1907-04-26
MRS HENRY LEE

Owing to modern methods of living not one woman in a thousand ap- proaches this perfectly natural change without experiencing a train of very annoying and Sometimes D ainful symptoms.
 This is the most critical period of her whole existence and every woman who neglects the care of her health at this time invites disease and pain.
 When her system is in a deranged condition or she is predisposed to apoplexy or congestion of any>prgan, the tendency is at this D CT d likely to become active and with a host of nervous irritations make life a. burden. At this time also cancers and tumors are more liable to form and begin their destructive work.
 Such warning symptoms as sense of suHocation, hot flashes, headaches, backaches, me1ancholia, dread of im- pending evil, palpitation of the heart, irregularities, constipation and dizzi- ness are promptly needed by intel Hgent women who are approaching the period of life when this gr change may be expected.
 Mrs. Fred Certia, 1O14 So Lafayette Street, So. Bend, Ind, writes:
 Dear Mrs. Pinkham :-
 '1ydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com pound is the ideal medicine for women who
 When a medicine has been actually thousands of women, yo it, t'I do not believe it will help and family to try Lydia E. Pinkl
The Newtown bee., 1907-04-26

Henri Bourquenez, Jr., of Botsford, place on Botsford Hill, last fall, will soon begin work on his new house, which is to replace the old one. His new house will be 28x2O feet, two stories high, and will contain eight rooms.
The Newtown bee., 1907-04-26

portraits of notable actresses of the day in character -Maude Adams as Peter Pan, Blanche Bates as Madame Butterfly, Annie Russell as Puck, etc. and to a series of imaginary portraits of heroines of modern fiction, Becky Century, Lorna Doone, ssthe Lornd Doone whose beauty and charm have survived the 40 years since Black more's novel was publiShed' ,
The Newtown bee., 1907-04-26

coal. An hour passed The steam pressure stayed the same. More fuel, however, was shoveled into the fur mace than would have been done had all three boilers been in operation.
The Newtown bee., 1907-04-26
LITCHFIELO COUNTY
WooDBURI.

ARRIVALS AT THE CURTIS HOUSE.
 F w. Bailey, Worcester, Mes.
 D. E. Roach, Detroit, Mich.
 A. o. Wurts, Hartford.
 George Holmes, James F. TaErance, w. H. Tarrance, Derby
 H. Fl. Becker, Millerton, N. Y.
 Lockwood Hotchkiss, Ansonia.
 A. w. Davis, Waterbury.
 Charles Robinson, Naugatuck.
 H. l.. Bishop, John Baptist, Bridge
 W. H. Prindle, Allison P. Smith, Newtown.
 c. H. Wellington, Boston, Mass
 1. W. Stevens, Waterbury.
 G. o. Baker, New York.
 w. M. FleisS, Jr., Southbury-
 c. A. Monahan, Providence, R. l.
 H. Fl. Warrington, Springfield, Mass.
 F. J. Thomas, Seymour. R. J. Orr, Pittsield, Mass MIR JOHNSON MAKES IMPROVEMENTS. Frank Johnson, one of the thorough going and up-to-date farmers of Car mel hill, has improved his residence by having piazza built across the en- tire front. The house has been dressed in fresh coat of paint. Contractor R. Fl. Baldwin did the carpenter work. The fence in front of the house has been improved and the grounds nicely | graded.
 The place recently bought by Mrs w. G. Read of Joseph G. Gorham is being transformed into an attractive and beautiful country residence, at the hands of that reliable contractor, R. H. Baldwin. On the two upper floors will be IT sleeping rooms, three bath rooms and closets. At the south side | of the house on the first floor will be 8 large living room with fireplace. The painting is in charge of MT Traver | who is being assisted by Eli and Frank | Hadden. When everything is com | pIeted Mrs Read will have one of the most attractive places in the valley.
The Newtown bee., 1907-04-26

A number of the friends of Henry S.
 Young gave him very pleasant sur week Wednesday evening, the occasion being his birthday anniversary. Dancing and games filled out very | enjoyable evening. Refreshments | were served
The Newtown bee., 1907-04-26

The work of widening the rock cut just west of the Hawleyville depot, on the New England division, was begun again, last week Thursday, after being suspended for several weeks.
The Newtown bee., 1907-04-26

Send for a catalogue of farm and garden seeds to The Frank s. Platt Co.,, $50 State street, New Haven. They have the seeds that you will want.
The Newtown bee., 1907-04-26

Mrs Charles Schuppert has had a telephone installed in her residence in Taunton.
The Newtown bee., 1907-04-26

L. Valentine is to improve his house by having large wide porch built on
 the front of it, and is to have his build ings all newly painted, this spring.
The Newtown bee., 1907-04-26

Manager R. H. Beers of the loca telephone exchange has had switc board installed of double the capacit of the one formerly in use.
The Newtown bee., 1907-04-26

Mrs Charles Rouiller of New York | arrived, last week, at the home of her parents, MT and Mrs Henri Bourque- l neg, ST., at Botsford, where she will spend the summer
The Newtown bee., 1907-04-26

Mrs George Cudjoe Of Obtuse Hill who has been i'll for several weeks, is slowly improving. pr w. H. Kiernan of Sandy Hook is attending her.
The Newtown bee., 1907-04-26

For guns, rifles and sporting goods call on Dan D. Smith, A Fairfield av. enue, Bridgeport, opposite Polls
The Newtown bee., 1907-04-26

Rev c. s. Ball, at one time pastor of the Sandy Hook Methodist church. has been appointed to the Symmetrical Methodist church in Bridgeport.
The Newtown bee., 1907-04-26

Chester P. Northrop and Edwin B.. Camp of Taunton spent a few days, last week, with friends in Orange
The Newtown bee., 1907-04-26

Mrs George w. Northrop and Mrs Frederick l.. Northrop were in Dan- bury, Friday.
The Newtown bee., 1907-04-26

Starr Lathrop of Bethel was guest, last Friday and Saturday, of Michael Keenan at Hawleyville.
The Newtown bee., 1907-04-26

Miss Edith Fry of Bethel were guests on Sunday of MT and Mrs F. l.. North
The Newtown bee., 1907-04-26

1 Mrs J. A. Blackman and Miss Eva
 Black man spent Monday in Danbury.
The Newtown bee., 1907-04-26

The chimney in the main part ot the house occupied by Horace Gilbert is being laid over by w. H. Shepard, Newtown's expert mason,
The Newtown bee., 1907-04-26

Every man owes it to himself and his family to master trade or profession. Read the display advertisement of the six Morse Schools of Telegraphy, in this issue and learn how easily a young man
The Newtown bee., 1907-04-26
HOME NEWS.
REGISTERING STEEL SAFES.

GIVEN OUT TO PATRONS OF THE NEW
 TOWN SAVINGS BANK.
The Newtown bee., 1907-04-26

Miss s. Eliza beth Goodwin of Dan. bury was in town on Monday.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-01-15
SOFT WEATHER
MAY BENEFIT
Puts Roads into State Which
Arouses Farmers to Cry
For Improvements.
THE IDEA IS UNIVERSAL
Preparations Previously Under Way
For Extensive Repairs-More
Now Contemplated.
Especial to Lake County Time.,.

Crown Point. Ind, Jan. 15.-The long
continued soft" weather has put the
county roads into such condition as
has seldom been equalled at this time
of the year.
This has created a universal desire
for gravel roads throughout the rural
communities of Lake county If this
lasts 1t can only be satisfied by the
construction of as many miles of i'm
proved roads each year as the law fix
Ing the maximum limit of a township
Indebtedness will permit until every
public thoroughfare in the entire
county is surfaced either with crushed
stone or gravel.
Such is the feeling which at present
prevails and IL continued Lake county
may expect to be equipped in the near
future with q continuous system Of
boulevards. In any event the long
siege of bad roads is bound to be pro
ductive OF some good. and it may re-
suit in all that is now being promis-
ed. for when farmers once make UP
their minds. they are liable to carry
out what they decide to do.
The coming summer promises to be
one marked by unusual activity in road
Improvement. Almost a year has been
spent in preparing for it. The actual
work Of construction will begin as soon
as the weather will permit in the
spring. Winfield township already has
ten or twelve miles under construction
and the contractor is already busy en-
gaging men and teams and preparing
equipment ready for spring work
Hanover, West Creek and Cedar Creek
townships each have the contracts let
for extensive road improvements.
The Center township roads still hang
in the balance, owing to inability to
sell the bonds. but suit to decide the
matter has been planned and will he
tried at the February term of the cir
cult court and then hurried to the
higher court where it is hoped to get
a decision fixing the legality of the
bonds beyond question. Messrs. Moon
& Hale of East Chicago, have the con
tract for construction and are in readi-
ness to begin work as soon as the
bonds can be sold.
Eagle Creek township is now clam
oring for better roads and petitions viii
be circulated in the near future. This
is tho one township in Lake county
that receives little, If any, tax money
from corporations or railroads. The
building of the Clifford railroad has
created a demand for better roads. and
as the township is rich in agricultural
resources the addition of a small
gravel road levy 10 q small matter 20
the farnnAEA.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-01-15
SECRET
WHILE DRUNK
Tongue Of John Dokkin, De-
serter from the Navy,
Loosened by Drink.

Because he was so drunk that he did
not know what he was talking about
John Dokkins was identified as a de-
serter from the United States navv A.
ter he was found by Officer ]. J. RYAN
Monday night lying in an open lot on
the corner Of 10Sth street and Avenua
L in South Chicago.
Dokktns was bundled into a natroI
wagon and taken to the East Side STA
tion where, in his drunken stunor he
told what he had carried with hin, 90
a secret ever since he quietly left his
ship. the Kentucky" last Nav Trnon
his confession he was imnedfateI,,
placed under strict arrest and Tho +oc+
was communicated to the naval autbor-
tiles at Washington who confirmed ~ =
desertion. Dokkins is still bAing bald
at the police station TO await ordars
according to which he will either he
taken to New York or Norfolk. AS
Officer Ryan made the arrest il win
probably also be his duty to escort
the prisoner to the east
Dokkins enlisted in the navy !,
March, 1904, Is a second class fireman
and served until May, 1906. when he
suddenly disappeared. Nothing was
heard of him since and it is Thoughts ?
that he travelled under an assumed
name.
DoklSins is very much depressed over
his capture, knowing that a severe nm
ishment awaits him at naval head
quarters.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-01-15
TERROR|zES
NE|GHBORHOOD
Crazy Man, Former Inmate
of Insane Asylum, Goes
on Rampage.
A NEIGHBOR
Commits Murderous Assault Upon
Mrs. Okunaiosh Who Is Now
Under Physicians Care.

Frank Elbrient of West Hammond,
who about six months ago was declared
insane and committed to one of the
state asylums, and later discharged as
cured, is once more violent.
Joseph Okunaioski visited the Ham
mond police station this morning in
tending to swear out a warrant for the
arrest of Elbrient declaring the latter
had assaulted his (Okunaioski's) wife
and threatened to kill his own wife.
The local police referred Okunaioski
to the West Hammond police under
whose jurisdiction the case would
come, as Okunaioski and Elbrient both
live across the state line.
The assault upon Mrs. Okunaioski
was committed Sunday night and since
that time the woman has been con-
fined to her bed requiring the attend
ance Of a physician
Elbrient, 1t is claimed, has lately
begun a collection of weapons, in
cluding revolvers, clubs, axes and in
saw oAS AAAAA6 tlldl De OF service
In dispatching whomever he chose to
look upon as an enemy. It is claimed
he has a room full of these weapons
and that the apartment in which they
are kept more resembles a torture
chamber of the good old days than a
room devoted to rest and sleep.
- 07Sunafoslzf described with much
dramatic effect the efforts of the crazy
man to reach his victims. He has been
comparatively quiet, although 1t has
been noticed that he had been acting
queerly of late. Suddenly he began
to develop tendencies of violence and
sprang upon Okunaioskfs wife, threat
ening to kill her and raining blows
upon her.
He then went after his own wife who
he also threatened to Kill. The de-
mented man had the entire neighbor-
hood terrorized for a time.
Okunaioski left the Hammond police
station with the intention of going be-
fore Justice Flynn of West Hammond
to swear out warrant for Elbrient's
arrest. An effort will be made to con-
fine the man again in an asylum.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-01-15
WANTS ALL POSTOFFICES
CLOSED ON SUNDAY.
Giving Out Mail Works a Hardship on
Employees and Leaves Them No Op-
portunity For Sunday Observance.

Washington, Jan. Ex-senator Bur
kett of Nebraska, purposes to put
stop to the practice of handing out
mail on Sunday in all the postoff1ces
in the United States. He fred the first
gun in his campaign for Sunday post
office closing when he obtained the
adoption by. the senate of a resolution
calling on the postmaster general for
a statement Of the extent to which
the postoffices now do business on sun
day. This is to be followed by Joint
resolution prohibiting the handing out
OF mail on Sunday. together with the
selling Of stamps and the issuance of
money orders and all other business
with the public. with the single ex-
ception Of permitting box holders ac-
cess to their boxes on the first dav of
the week.
In explanation of his campaign. SEN
ator Burkett said that he did not be-
lieve there was any authority in the
law for the delivery of mail at the
windows of postofices or in the bust
ness district of any city He saws the
practice works hardship to the car
riers, who were thus obliged to work
seven days in the week and were pre-
vented from attend church or spending
their Sundays with their families.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-01-15
SPEECH OF THE TOWNPUMP.

. 'Fritz, If can gif yOu stick
q of advice, start a bureau of In
q formation. Do dink 1T viii
y pays Sure pays 1T If only you
q know how to sharge.
q "Rent n Office, put once a
= shinEIe out und make a price
= list. Sharge in advance und
= wait for fish, wat you call dem
= wat bite easy.
= "COver der field und divide 1T
q und Fritz, 1 tell you, shnrEe.
= Make dree big classes, social,
= including weddings, divorces,
q engagements, brakes of promise,
q prices on hats, cooking clubs,
= latest styles und scandals.
= Make der second big class poll
q tics. Dis includes finance, prom
= ises, rebating, ffm-namming,
= water meters und franchises.
q Der dritte class should haf gen.
= eraI information such as iss nit
= included in classes number 1
= und 2. Some subjects viii come
e under all dree classes und you
= must sharge dree times so much.
= You can explanation Wy to your
= patient.
= "Under general information
= comes such dings as corn cures,
= der wedder, price of eggs, how
q boarding houses makes money,
= ct cetera.
q "SociaI information nefer Eif
q In round numbers; always like
. S1.40 or SO; 1t looks like a bar
= gain. For instance, Mrs. Fit
q ter wants to know If 5Irs. Beat
q EN- hass payed for her hat al
= realty, und den you get busy.
= Eader say NO. und sharge
= s1.49 or say Yes and sharge
= S2.49.
q "One more, Fritz, get q cor
q ner on wedder to spell ToIestOn
= init one or two Ps, und Fritz,
q sharRe!"
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-01-15
Gary's Coppers in Disgrace
Are Laid Off For
Investigation.
MARTIN IS IN COMMAND
Present Head of Force Formerly
Connected With Hammond's
Law Enforcing Corps.

Chief of Police Chambers of the town
Of Gary and Police officer Catey have
fallen into disgrace and are under
temporary suspension until the next
regular meeting Of the board of trus-
tees when their case will be thorough
ly gone into and definite action taken.
The suspension was effected yes
terday by the Gary trustees and JOS
eph Martin, formerly of Hammond, was
appointed acting chief to serve in the
deposed chiefs stead His incumb-
ency will last indefinitely until fur
ther notice.
1t seems that Chief Chambers and
his men, in travelling their beats, COW
cred the south part of the town as
well as other portions and at the end
of their rounds they went to the Hotel
Fitz where a ball was in progress.
1t is claimed that both the chief and
officer Catey were under the influence
of liquor at the time and proceeded
to start row. After this began to
show indications of becoming serious.
by-standers intervened and prevailed
upon the officers. who were dressed in
their uniforms to leave the premises.
Word of the disgraceful conduct of
the officers, having reached the ears
of the members of the board of trus-
tees, the latter took prompt action
the president calling a special meeting
yesterday to consider the case of the
offenders.
A thorough investigation win be
made. and if the facts sustain the
charges, it is likely that both Chamb-
ers ard Catey will be discharged from
the service The members of the
board, however. wish to give the al
legged Offenders every opportunity to
clear themselves and their town Of the
disgrace. as they regard the matter
as rejecting upon the good name Of
Gary.
The better element among the citi-
zens of the steel town are pleased at
the promptness with which the on
cials took the matter up and are con-
graduating the trustees accordingly
Joseph Martin. the present incumb-
ent, was one Of the best police officers
Hammond ever had, although he served
on the local force less than a year
He resigned about a month ago m
take a position in the Gary police de-
partment, little dreaming that in so
short period he would be acting as
chief of the department..
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-01-15
COMMITTEES ARE
RAPIDLY FORMING
Dwyer Of Lake and Newton
on Four and Simon of
Lake on One.

Indianapolis, Ind, Jan. 15.-Promptly
upon calling the house to order yes
terday afternoon, Speaker Branch an
nounced his appointment of commit
tees. The chairman of several of the
most important committees are: Ways
and means, Gus Condo, Marion: judi
ciary, John. H. Edwards, Mitchell;
banks, Marion B. Stults, Huntington;
railroads, Gilbert A. Elliot, South Bend;
public morals, William Morton, How
ard county; corporations. Thomas A.
Daily. Indianapolis; affairs of Indian
apolis. James H. Billingsley, Indianap-
oils; insurance, Richard N. Elliot, Con-
nersville; criminal code, Frank G.
Olive, indianapolis, and rules, Speaker
Branch.
Schuyler Dwyer, representative of
Lake and Newton counties was appoint
ed on four committees. and the name
of Edward Simon. Lake countys rep
sentative, was placed on one
The committees on which they will
act are as follows, the first name al
ways being that of the chairman.
Congressional Apport-Benson, Slimp,
Brockley, Cravens, Hanna, Woodtill,
Bowlus, Mckinney. Morton, Dwyer,
h4echnef, w watson, Kelly.
Judiciary-Edwards Benson, Nor
gan. Honan, D. Johnson. Weaver. Fitch,
Dwyer, Zook, Hotel, Downey
Labor-Eschbach, Dwyer, r. Elliot,
Edwards. Hanna. Kleckner, Hay, Wells,
Burns.
Corporations-Daily, Baltzeu. Meek
er' Dwyer. Baker, Behmer, Mccullough,
Lieb, Sweeny.
Natural Resources-Meeker. Carmi-
cheal, Slimp, Stults, Billingsley. Simon,
Moon KimmeI Rurns