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The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1907-08-01

Was In Poor Health for Years.
Ira W. Kelley, of Mansfield, Pa,
writes: IT was in poor health for
two years, suffering from kidney
and bladder trouble, and spent con-
siderable money consulting physi-
clans without obtaining any marked
benefit, but was cured by Foley's
Kidney Cure, and desire to add
my tetimony that it may be the
cause of restoring the health of
others" Refuse substitutes. @.
W. Frost.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1907-08-01

Constipation causes headache,
nausea. dizziness. languor. heart
palpitation. Drastic physics grippe,
sicken. weaken The bowels and don't
cure. Doan's Regulets act gently
and cure constipation. % cents.
Ask your druggist.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1907-08-01

An EniGjent Time Saver and Means
of Protection.

Aaay persons who use the telephone
have all manner of mistaken ideas
aEsgE1 central and her work. They
e5ften say, for instance, that they know
nets@Y when central tells them the line
IS bzSgy or that nobody answers. In
facs- however, much the easiest thing
for tfae operator to do is to give you
The person called for if she can pos
sit51y get him. By the time she has
found out that a line is busy, or that
a Subscriber does not answer, centraIS
work IS three-quarters done, and it is
sinyp9ex TO finish the connection when
ever &19e can than turn the switch on
yayE line and report to you, remarks
vr11sax LII American Cultivator. When
central tells you a person does not
alIsweg, it is only after she has made
Seycga1 unsuccessful attempts to get
EiIN Sometimes people forget to ring
or wlnen they are through talking, and
that might keep line waiting as APP
yarenI]y busy when itswas really not
aa EsEs2 aEE
Cea~enient In Many Ways.
Many -steries are told of the ways In
whjs1z the telephone saves money for
the E&In1er. from protecting his crops
by giving him the governments daily
weaffzer predictions 60 protecting his
profits Ay keeping him posted on prices
current When some OF the farm ma
ehLne-y breaks down, the damaged part
GAN Ee replaced i'll a day by telephOn-
Ing a supply house. If there is an ac-
eidez1 or sudden illness, a word from
the doctor over the wire may save
life which could not wait unaided for
AIna rs aake dong drive. If fire threat
enSv Sic whole countryside is sum-
lnzGrs11 IN q few moments. TrampS and
naxauders VIGOROUSLY avoid places to
which The telephone wires lead
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1907-08-01
Built by Girl Architects.

GIhao State university will soon have
O waraAn's building. 1t will be planned
and arranged by, three women ercAi-
1seAs- Miss Kenyon Hayden. Miss
KssEence Hite and Miss Mary McMa-
lhua- The building will be OF the old
Eaxfssa architecture In the Tudor style.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1907-08-01

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The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1907-08-01

Dune q to Aug0
State of wisconsin-In circuit court
Bayfield, County
George Bolles,
plaintiff
VIM Landraint, &c al
defendant
Notice is hereby given that by virtue Of
an execution issued out Of and under the
seal of the circuit court of Bayfield, county,
on Judgment rendered in favor of defend
ant in the above entitled action, l have
sliced and levied upon the following des-
cribed real estate, situated in Bayfield,
county, towit: The south east quarter of the
south west quarter, Use sw) Section twenty
nine coy, in Township forty eight 49,, north
of range Five C5) west, and I will sell said
premises and all the right, title and interest
which the said plaintiff George Bolles has
therein at the date OF the docketing Of said
Judgment. at public sale to the highest bidder
at the front door Of the court house, in the
city of Washburn In Bayfield, county. Wis
consin. on the 14th day Of August, 1907, at
ten O'Clock in the forenoon, to satisfy said
Judgment and costs.
Dated this 25th day Of June, 1907.
A. B. SEvERsON,
Sheriff of Bayfield, County.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1907-08-01
STEAMER ''SKATER"
To BAYFIELD,

The Skater m axes regular trips amongl the
Apostle Islands every Thursday, commence
ing June 10th. leaving Ashland 900 a. m.
and returning 600 p. M. Lunch served on
the boat. 4
The Skater runs popular excursions every
Sunday evening when the weather is favor
able, leaving Ashland S.OOp. m. stopping att
Washburn and returning 10,40 p. m.
Connecticut western news., 1907-10-31
The Motor Terror.

The report of the State Roads Auto mobile association shows that, in the state of Massachusetts, during the three months from June 21 to September 21 of this year, fl persons were killed and 913 injured as the result of automobile accidents within the state limits This covered only collisions with wagons, au- tomobiles, trains and vehicles. During the sams time 345 other serious collisions were reported in the newspapers, and many horses and cattle were killed and injured Here is casualty list in a single summer in single state greater than attended our war with Spain. and it is dismissed without comment in an obscure corner of the newspapers. The courts have duty in such cases of crim- inal carelessness which, for some reason, they are curiously negligent to perform. -Pittsfeld Eagle.
Connecticut western news., 1907-10-31
Savings Bark in School.

Asavings bank department has been installed in the Bristol Hill School under the direction of Principal Thomas H. Patterson. He has given notice to all the scholars of the school in a circular letter and otherwise, to commence the system of saving their pennies and good results are confidently expected from the arrangement. Monday morning of each week will be the day on which the scholars are to turn over their savings to the teacher. She will in turn give it to Principal Patterson and when schol- ar has accumulated S1 he or she will re- ceive regular deposit book from the Bristol Savings Bank. MT. Patttrson will deposit the money in the local bank every week.
Connecticut western news., 1907-10-31
OBITUARY
JAMES RoRABACR

JAMES RoRABACK
 James Roraback, aged S5 years, one of the best known residents of Sheffield, died at his home Saturday night, death being due to the infirmities of old age. The funeral was held Tuesday after noon at his late residence on the east road to Great Harrington. The remains were inferred in the Sheffield cemetery.
 MT. Rorabaok is survived by six sons, Caspar and Lee of California, Charles of London, England, William of Tor rington, George of Scarsdale, N. Y. and John of Sheffield, also by one daughter, Miss Grace, who has been the house keeper since the death of her mother 20 years ago.
 The deceased was a man greatly re- spected by his friends and neighbors and spent the greater part of his life in Sheffield although at one time he was the proprietor of store at Canaan Valley.
Connecticut western news., 1907-10-31
STATE AND COUNTY
Items of Interest Boiled Down and
 Served for Qucik Reading.

il6tnS Of lHtoTesi oouSu 1owh oi'a
 Served for Qucik Reading.
 Violets are still blooming in Portland, Mrs. c. Cramer having picked one last week
 w. c. Oakes, a Norfolk teamster, is b ,und over for trial for criminal assault on his own daughter, aged 15.
 The special count of the pieces of mail handled at the Winsted post office showed 20,517 pieces of mail and revenue of $336.66.
 Glastonbury reports a return to OK team traffic, owing to the high price of draft horses, and oxen are becoming as familiar on the streets as in the old days. .t.
 T. O. Barnes of Riverton in grasping pencil which was slhQAng from his hand thrust the sharp instrument into his ear rupturing the drum. He is now totally deaf ill that ear. .... ..
 Crazed by the denial of his right to vote, Charles Hawkhurst of Winsted NahNlIlOd oll lhbo "Ooo6s Chhh NaS captured only after 24 hours search. He will be committed to Middletown.
 A fire, evidently started by careless, hunters, burned in the Eastford woods more than twenty four hours last week. Four hundred acres of valuable timber, several piles of telephone poles and 200 cords of wood were destroyeA ..
 MT. White, the young demented Win sted man who escaped from relatives in Sandisfeld, was found walking along the highway in New Marlboro last week Efforts are being made by his mother to have him committed to the state asylum for insane at Middletown.
 A bag of Ben Davis apples that had been lying behind box in the cellar of G. M. Hunnewell of Gilead since Octo- Der, 1906, was found last week, and, to the surprise of the finder, while the bag had rotted away, most of the apples were remarkably we'll preserved.
Connecticut western news., 1907-10-31
ACROSS THE LINE

Items of Interest Concerning Our
 South Berkshire Neighbors
 Iron ore has been found on a farm in Lanesboro.
 A state inspector says short weights have been given by several Pittsfield business men.
 J. R. Newman is mentioned as a mayorality candidate in Pittsfeld.
 John and James Maloney have pur- chased the Leland Gorham grocery bus mess in Great Harrington.
 Since January 1, 130 building permits have been issued in Pittsfield.
 J. O. Benton has sold his business block in Great Harrington to I. G. Perry. Consideration said to be $20, 900.
Connecticut western news., 1907-10-31
Whiskey in his Grave

Phineas Garde Wright of Putnam, 75 years old and known in eastern Connec- ticut for his eocentricities, has had his grave in the Putnam cemetery opened and case of whiskey placed beside the coffin which has been in the grave for more than year ready to receive his body when he dies MT. Wright had a handsome monument erected over the grave. It is block of granite, with 8 bust of MT. Wright wrought on one side.
 Because the sculptor did not get MT.
 Wrights whiskers right in the bust the first time, he had to do the work over again. Beneath the bust are carved the words, "Going, but know not where"
Connecticut western news., 1907-10-31
SHARON INVESTIGATION

Experts Are at Work on the Books ot
 Collector F. P. Haines.
 Messrs. Bartley. Laird and Mover, of Hartford, expert accountants, are at work on the collectors books in Sharon, in behalf of the Sharon collector, F. P. Haines. whose accounts are in a mud dled condition. Experts employed by the town have already examined the books, and Mir. Haines is entirely within his rights in insisting on an examination in his own behalf. The examination now in progress will probably be con- cluded in about week.
 MT. Haines' case has been continued to November 4.
Connecticut western news., 1907-10-31
YOUNG HUNTERS.
Girls and Boys Roaming the Woods of Connecticut With Licenses.

of Connecticut With Licenses.
 If a minor is not responsible ac- cording to law for his acts, can the state of Connecticut license minors to hunt? is the question asked by many persons.
 Several licenses to hunt game have been issued by town clerks in the various cities and towns and many of the legal documents are in the possession of boys and young men who have not attained their majority. It is also true that sev- eral young women who do not hesitate to state that they are not over eighteen years old, are hunting in the woods and fields of this state and they are licensed to do so under the law passed at the last session of the legislature.
 Game wardens in certain parts of the . ate report that they have seen boys and youths in the fields with guns slnce the hunting season opened and when questioned as to their right promptly ex- hibited the official document issued by the town clerk with and by the author ity of the state of Connecticut. As all birds which fly are considered game by these hunters of youthful years, there is little discrimination used when song bird comes within range of the gun. True, there is law which imposes a heavy fine upon the person caught with song birds in his or her possession, but not all of these offenders are caught.
 No minor in the state of Connecticut can be granted license to sell liquor and chauffeur must be of certain age before the official paper can be made out in his or her name to permit the op. eration of an automobile, but under the present law on the statute books H. cense to carry gun and hunt game in the woods and fields can be issued to Q boy or girl of tender years. In the event of damage being caused by such minors, the question of who is responsi ble seems to be puzzling many lega minds. Register.
Connecticut western news., 1907-10-31

respect for the building-some pride ln it. A little more money sometimes, in making building attractive is good business policy--a bit of insurance. Furthermore, some of the conditions permitted in country schools are most demoralizing. We ought not to allow them to exist But school boards do all that the towns will stand for. We need to find out conditions and then do what we can to alleviate them. The first necessity is the curing of snug com placency and acceptance of bad condi- tions that are not necessary. It IS a question of this social consciousness or public spirit, first or all, and then in that spirit, fair decision of economic questions, such as: What can the town afford? Only let us remember that a place is judged more by it's schools than by anything else. A town that has ambitions can't afford to be small with them. In this town, am sure, there is an earnest desire to make them as good as possible.
 There are some other problems which we have just as in the city but which our limited numbers make hard of solu- tion. One is the proper policing of small places. In some such places there is an appalling growth of hoodlumism. In this place it has reached no such propor- tions; but we have got to look outl We need boys club here-a club such as is to be found in almost any of the cities. It isn't question of money here, it IS first of all question of volun- teer services; and this is a question of the social consciousness of which sense of responsibility. We haven't grown out of that intense individualism which has been SO characteristic of small places. The fact that there are fewer of us may be an advantage in some respects We all know that the greatest force for uplifting life is not institutional but personal interest and personal contact. Personal effort is worth more than organization. Organ ization may concentrate, inspire and direct this personal effort, but after all the friends personal interest is going to do more than anything else-and here is the great opportunity of country life. l It IS personal. The individual ism t lost in the mass. Ut makes work harder but it makes 1t more rewarding. In a village we can be neighbors in way that is impossible in the cities. We need more genuine interest in others an interest which is not curious but friendly. It is this more than anything else that will make our village life wholesome and uplifting.
 Some things may be impossible for us but we eau all be helpful and public spirited, and can share with generous interest in every effoHt for the common good.
Connecticut western news., 1907-10-31
A Potato Experiment

T. F. Anderson, foreman on O. E. Bigelow's farm in Norfolk. tells of an experiment which he made this season in potato planting. He planted all small seed, less than the size of hens egg, whole, 600 potatoes in all. They were planted three feet apart. Sixty pounds of phosphate was used. The harvest was thirty bushels with only three bushels of small potatoes. Many of the potatoes weighed two pounds.
Connecticut western news., 1907-10-31
Still Missing.

No traces have been found by Sheriff Frank H. Turkington of Thomas A. Drapoe, the shorsethief who escaped from the Litchfield County jail last week. Drapoe ran away while his con- panions kept on digging potatoes on the farm of Michael Monaghan, of Litchield.
Connecticut western news., 1907-10-31
DAM GAVE WAY.

Leaving Sharon Without Light and
 Power Facilities.
 The dam near the mill in Sharon which contains the electric machinery for lighting the village when the cur rent is not obtained from Canaan, gave way under the pressure of water Tues day, one-half of the structure going out in the morning and the balance tin the afternoon. The dam was composed partially of masonry and partially of timbers and all parts of it were swept away. Fortunately 1t caused nodamage to other property. #...
 The water also washed about the mill so that cave-in occurred near the wheel pit. It will require considerable time and money to repair the damage.
Connecticut western news., 1907-10-31
Mime. Homer s Twins

The Winsted Citizen says that twin girls have been born to Mme. Louise Homer, the opera eontralto. and Sydney Homer. the composer. The twins are to be named Kathrin Hum and Anne Marie. Mme- Homer, who has partici- pated in the Choral Union concerts is one of the most popular singers.
Connecticut western news., 1907-10-31
Parsimonious Peneuriousness.

The Pittsaeld Journal says: There was an excursion to town last week and as usual most of the frugal ones from Con- necticut brought their lunches in shoe boxes. Four women entered a local restaurant and asked for four cups of coffee. After securing them they sat down, opened their lunch boxes and spread their food on the counter. The clerk charged them 10 cents each for the use of the chairs.
Connecticut western news., 1907-10-31
Teachers Meeting

A teachers meeting will be held in the Eldridge Gymnasium, Norfolk. Thursday October Si, at 3 p. IF. The subject will be "How to listen to music" lwith piano illustrations by Gertrude Mills) by Henry E. Krehbiel, musical critic, New Y ork.
Connecticut western news., 1907-10-31
MANS ] WILL CONTESTED
DR. TIFFANY WORTH S5OO,OOO

-
 are Making an Effort to Break the
 WiIl-Sharon and Sharon People
 Among the Beneficiaries- Appeal
 to the December Term of the Su-
 perior Court. +.
 Rev. Dr. O. o. Tiffany of New York City was summer resident of Sharon and shortly after his death, which oc- cured a few months ago, 1t was found that he had accumulated this world s goods to the extent of nearly $500, 1000. He made will in which he named Miss Laura Wheeler, well known Sharon woman, and John Rowland of New York City as executors.
 Under the provisions of this will, be- quests were made to various charitable institutions and friends, some of whom are Sharonites. Local bequests are as follows; Thomas Flanagan, his faith ful gardener, $2OO0, Mrs. Margaret Sulli- Noh YooO, bOWL pONi iuno plOVVi ShiAo Church $20O0, Hotchkiss library 5000. Charles Saunders, his valet, received $2000. There were 10 or 15 residuary legatees some of whom are Sharonites.
 Two nephews of the deceased. Joseph B. Tiffany and O. Otis Tiffany, New York business men, were disregarded in the will. They have entered an ap- peal from the probate of the instrument and are to contest it. They have re. tained as their counsel, Waldo G. Morse of New York, Willard Baker of Sharon and Leonard J. Nickerson of West Cornwall. The proponents of the will have retained Messrs Warner and Ian don of Salisbury.
 An appeal has been taken to the De cember term of the Superior Court a Winsted.
 Dr. Tiffany was prominent figure il Episcopal circles having been at on, tune Archdeacon of the New York dio cese. During the past 15 years he hac spent his summer in Sharon.
Connecticut western news., 1907-10-31
Settled by Arbitration

The case of Henry H. Pomeroy. against the town of New Milford, was let out to arbitration. who awarded MT. Pomeroy $529. MT. Pomerey drove off the end of bridge at Gaylordville, breaking the bones in one leg.
Connecticut western news., 1907-10-31
State Convention.

The annual convention of the Conn., ecticut Sunday School Association will be held in Waterbury, November 5l 6 and 2, Speakers of wide reputation will be present.
Connecticut western news., 1907-10-31
Leaves New Milford

Rev. Dr. Hare concluded Sunday his ministratious as rector of All Saints church, New Milford and left Monday for Davenport, Ia.
Connecticut western news., 1907-10-31
GENERALIZATION WAS SUCCESSFUL
IN SCHOOLS OF CONNECTICUT
Benefits Have Been Many-Expenses Decreased and Better Facilities Placed at Disposal of PupiIs-0nIy Five of 70 Towns Report Consolo- dation as Being Unsatisfactory- Some Extracts.

In their efforts to raise the standard of education in Connecticut, the school authorities in various parts of the oom- monwealth are resorting to the consoli- dation of schools to assist in bringing about this result and in nearly every place where the idea has been given thorough and exhaustive test it has proved eminently successful. The bene- fits of consolidation have been manifold, the greatest, perhaps being the saving of teachers wages, fuel. maintenance and repairs by closing the small district schools. Another benefit, and perhaps the most important and valuable of all is that the pupils from the remote schools are afforded opportunities for advance ment. when they enter the larger and stronger school, that were not and could not be at their disposal in the small school For this reason there is usually little opposition to consolidation on the part of the parents because they desire their children to have every possible advantage.
 In the last report.of the State Board of Education the following reports of the result of consolidation are made:
 Town of Oanan, one school closed, children carried, plan satisfactory to parents and beneficial to schools. Much better progress was made, attendance was better and better grading attained.
 Enfield, five schools closed, 72 pupils carried. Plan satisfactory to parents and beneficial to schools. Care should be exercised in furnishing transporta- tion. Soon every family in town will demand it as right.
 Huntington. Beneficial to schools. First attempt met with some vigorous opposition, S9 pupils carried. All but one parent now pleased.
 Fairfield. Plan satisfactory to parents and beneficial to schools. Better in- struction, dry clothing and much cheaper. SS pupils carried.
 Morris. One school closed, two pupils carried. Plan unsatisfactory to parents and not beneficial to schools.
 Bristol. One school closed. pupils carried. Beneficial to schools, no criti- cism by parents.
 Sterling. Beneficial to schools, not satis- factory to parents. They expect too much, especially the foreign born. IA pupils carried.
 West Hartford. Two schools closed, 60 pupils carried s2S5 expended for new vehicles which is permanent invest ment and not part of current expenses. Children transported attended school with greater comfort and regularity and were able to enjoy the advantages of graduation, etc., in larger schools. In expense a saving IS affected
 Reports were received from a total of 70 towns. Of this number 55 were satis- factory to parents and beneficial to schools. In only five instances is it de- cidedly stated that the plan was un- satisfactory. In the balance of the cases reports were made in such manner that it is not possible to draw definite conclusion although the impression which they give is to the effect that oon- solidation was success.