Connecticut western news., 1907-12-05

Thanksgiving guests in town were:
Miles Rood of Torrington with his
mother, Emma T. Rood, Mr.. and Mrs.
William Q. Hinman of Great Barring
ton with his aunt, Mrs. Henry Barnes,
William G. Parsons and daughters of
Winsted with his sister, Mrs. f. Hitch
cock.
Lime Rock Wants 1t.
The members of the Lime Rock band
have sent word to the Canaan amateurs
who are to present the drama Nevada"
that they would like to have it played
under band auspices at the Lime Rock
Casino and inasmuch as the Canaan
players were so royalty entertained
there last year, it would not be surpris-
ing If the invitation is accepted, after
the presentation in Canaan.
Death of Old Resident
Betsey Donald Gaylord, widow of
Grove Gaylord, died at her home in
Southfleld Thursday, aged "A years.
She was a native of North Canaan and
Two daughters, Miss A t. Gaylord of
Southfield and Mrs. Hawley of Sandis-
field, and one son who resides in Mid
+-dlstewn, survive. Funeral services
morning, Rev. Mr. Stryker officiating.
Interment in the Southfeld cemetery.
A wild" Turkey
A Canaan lady who had occasion to
call at the house occupied by cartain
colored family had an amusing expert
ence the other day. The aged nanny
who came to the door announced that
she could not shake hands because she
was dressing wild turkey her son had
just shot. Inasmuch as there has not
been wild turkey in this section in the
last % years, it would be somewhat in
teresting to know where the turkey in
question came from.
Garbage Man Lost Money
James Dickens Of Ashley Falls who
has collected garbage here for several
months and has fed the same to his pigs,
is soon 10 discontinue the collection
M UGH to the regret of Canaan people,
who find 1t difficult matter to other
wise dispose of this, refuse matter. Mr..
Dickens has sold the larger portion of
his drove Of pigs, having now less than
| so His venture has not been success
and he claims to have lost between $9, 900
and 5000 since he established his pig
gerry.
| Tell Them About 1t.
That there are some enterprising bus
mess men in Canaan aud vicinity is evil
denced by the advertising columns of
to-day's News. These men or firms
have all been tried and not found want
ing. The News unhesitatingly recon-
mends its readers to trade with them.
They're square and will give a square
deal and hundred cents worth for a
dollar every time. And if you should
happen to think Of it, it wouldn't do a
bit of harm if you should mention to
them that you have been reading their
holiday announcements in this paper
Board of Trade Meeting.
Inasmuch as neither the town nor the
fire district has the legal right to take
action relative to procuring facilities for
fighting fire, whether it be hose or other
equipment, it has been suggested that
the matter be taken up by the Board of
Trade, consequently on Saturday even
ing of this week at eight o'clock a meet
ing of the Board will be held at the law
offices of A. T. & j. III. Roraback to dis
cuss the various phases Of the matter.
If it is considered favorably, commit
tee will probably be appointed to coop
crate with the local amateurs who are to
take the initiative in starting fire pro-
lection fund by presenting drama here
sometime during next month. This
committee will probably be empowered
! to receive and expend the money thus
raised. The question of fire protection
is one in which every person in the viii
lage should be interested and every
member of the board should be present
at this meeting.
| Nevada, or the Lost Mime"
The local amateurs have definitely de-
cided on Nevada or the Lost Mine"
as the play to be presented for the pur-
pose of raising funds with which to pur-
chase fire hose. The title roll will be
sustained by M. D. Cosgriff. The re-
hearsals will begin this week and it is
hoped to present the play early in jan
uary. In all probability it will be play
ed two evenings inasmuch as it was
found last year that the hall would not
seat, at one time, all who wished to wit
ness "Down in Maine" Nevada" is
western play, comprising eleven char
aoters. an interesting comedy that has
been enthusiastically received in all
parts of the country. It is entirely de-