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Connecticut western news., 1907-04-18
A WISE POSITION.

New York State Grange Refused to In-
 dorse Specific Legislative Measures.
 The thirty-fourth session of the New York state grange was marked by one Important step in advance that distin- guished 1t from any former meetings. This was the determination not to in- dorse any specific Legislative bill by name. The past experience of the state grange has taught us that 1t Is dan gerous to indorse bill by name and then allow 1t to be amended out of all semblance to the measure which the grange indorsed. This very thing has happened on many former occasions, and this year the state grange decided at the outset to indorse no specific bill by name, but instead to enunciate the principles which 1t desired enacted into legislation and leave the lawmakers to frame 1t into law.
 The question of school supervision occupied much of the time and atten- ton of the delegates. at least three committees having resolutions bearing on this subject. As finally disposed of the state grange placed itself on rec ord as favoring better supervision of schools and an educational qualification for school commissioners, but did not indorse the Page bill, which abolishes the office of school commissioner and creates a new officer to be known as school superintendent at m increased salary. The action of the grange on this question was conservative and, we believe, reflects the sentiment of the best class of farmers everywhere.
Connecticut western news., 1907-04-18
National Lecislative Committee.

The legislative committee of the na- tional grange has had two or three sessions this winter with congression- legislation in which the grange is specially interested. It put in some hard work against the ship subsidy measure, Past National Master Jones making a strong argument in opposi- ton to the bill at a meeting called os- tensibly to discuss the extension of our commerce with foreign nations, but which was really In the interest of the ship subsidy scheme. The com mittee also urged with much force the amendment to the denatured alcohol bill which permits farmers to operate their own distilleries.
Connecticut western news., 1907-04-18

While a small hoof in sire may seem to be preferable from the stand point of appearance, the expert horse man looks upon it with distrust, pre- ferring rather the broad hoof of gen. erous proportions as less likely to pro- duce Iameness and kindred difficulties.
Connecticut western news., 1907-04-18
Notice

Notice is hereby given that the Execut- ors on the estate of Charles w. Monroe late of sharon deceased, will sell at private sale or public auction on Wednesday, May l, 1907, at one o'clock in the afternoon at the late residence of said deceased in the eastern part of the town of sharon all of the property belonging to said estate, in scribed in the application for such sale, on file and record in the Probate office in the District of sharon in said town of sharon, Conn.
 Dated at Sharon this 18th day of April 1907.
 EeNTsA TosHg4 B B GTAFTEE ETApTEE Executors
Connecticut western news., 1907-04-18
RESTRICT OF CORNWALL. ss. Prc

I| bate Court, April 9th, l9U7.
 Estate of George c. Harrison late of Cornwall in said District, deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the District of Cornwall hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof, for the cred itors of said estate to exhibit their claims for settlement. Those who neglect to pre- sent their accounts, properly attested, within said time, will be debarred recov- cry. All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment
Connecticut western news., 1907-04-18

In the long run the greatest measure of economy is effected in the matter of purchasing seeds by paying good prices for the best that can be had. Any oth- CT course involves inexcusable extrav- agance.
Connecticut western news., 1907-04-18

Cheap John furniture is like some folks that one now and then runs across-put up pretty good appear ance until the veneer rubs off. The real thing is underneath.
Connecticut western news., 1907-04-18

Instead of raking up the leaves this spring and burning them scatter them on the garden with the manure or oth- CT litter and blow or spade under. Thus disposed of they return to the soil much needed humus and fertiliz- ing element From the standpoint of soil economics the burning of leaves is all wrong.
Connecticut western news., 1907-04-18

The practical argument to be urged against boards of trade or other forms of speculating is that, as rule, fel- low is never satisfied until he gets it in the neck a-plenty and loses all his property.
Connecticut western news., 1907-04-18

The peaole of Paris are said to have eaten 22.500,C00 pounds of horsefesh during the year 1906, an added fact to account for the present high price of horses. A good many American crow baits must have been worked up into toothsome dishes by the thrifty French housewives if these figures are to be taken as authentic.
Connecticut western news., 1907-04-18

placed in test, provided the Holden or other similar method is used. should not be too warm-not above 70 de- grees-as oftentimes seed that will make quite a presentable start under superheated test conditions will not sprout at all when placed in the cold ground. The only safe way is to dis card all ears any kernels of which do not show decidedly vigorous germinat- ing power
Connecticut western news., 1907-04-18

Does the goodwife need a new bon net dress or cloak this spring? Per. haps she has been too modest to call your attention to the fact, and it is barely possible that you have been so preoccupied with business that you haven't thought about the matter.
Connecticut western news., 1907-04-18

A two-year-old colt that will weigh 1,50O pounds and is we'll and sound is a pretty good looking proposition from the view of the fellow who has him for sale.
Connecticut western news., 1907-04-18

While doctors are generally recog- nized as a necessity. there is no medi- cine they can give that equals in benef- icent results those obtained from ex- ercise. fresh air and temperate living.
Connecticut western news., 1907-04-18

There is good and easy money in horses when they will fetch 8 cents a pound at three years old. At prices prevailing now they are bringing from 12 to 16 cents.
Connecticut western news., 1907-04-18
DISTRICT OF CANAAN, ss, Probate AI Court, April f. 1907.

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 Estate of Robert P. Pendleton late of Ca naan in said District, deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the District of Canaan hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof. for the cred itors of said estate to exhibit their claims for settlement. Those who neglect to pre- sent their accounts, properly attested, within said time, will be debarred recov- cry. All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment to IsoIs E. PENDLEToN, Executrix. Falls Village, Conn.,
Connecticut western news., 1907-04-18

It is worth while remembering that trees as well as garden vegetables make the most satisfactory and vigor- ous growth when they are kept in q state of thorough cultivation. For the trees on the lawn this condition of soil may be approximated by spading up the sod and giving the tree generous mulch of manure. This not only keeps the soil moist, but provides needed fer tilizing elements as we'll
Connecticut western news., 1907-04-18

It Is we'll before the spring rains come on to tend to the cleaning of the cistern and making any repairs to the cement work.
Connecticut western news., 1907-04-18

The average age of some of the fa- milar animals is given by one author ity as follows: Squirrel. ' years; rab- bit z; swine 20; stag, 50; horse, 30; ass, 30; sheep, 10; COW, 20; eagle. 100. and goose, 80 years.
Connecticut western news., 1907-04-18

One of the most profitable oays in all the springs work is that spent in get ting the corn planter ready for busi- ness. If this is properly done and the seed corn selected is of uniform type and size. fellow can ride the planter when the work is being done and listen to it's rhythmic click with the full as Surance that the machine is doing it's full duty.
Connecticut western news., 1907-04-18

At the last session of the Iowa leg islature a law was passed appropriat- ing funds for the support of agricul- tural high schools, which are to CO., operate with the work of the state agricultural college and experiment station. The plan is to have these schools of a travelling type-that is. in stead of building structures for their accommodation in different localities. the instructors. literature and neces- sary equipment are to be transferred from place to place. so that two or more weeks of instruction may be giv- en to the people in as many localities as possible during the winter and ear ly spring months. The idea gives promise of not only being feasible and workable, but capable of producing tangible and helpful results as well. 1t will be the 'corn gospel' itinerary carried out on nore diverse and ex- tensiye lines.
Connecticut western news., 1907-04-18

Arbitration between individuals is in every way as commendable and pro- duces just as satisfactory results as when it is invoked to settle disputes between nations. It is conducive to neighborhood peace and good will and should be employed more than it is.
Connecticut western news., 1907-04-18

If the country boy could realize the stand up collar. treadmill existence of a city clerk. who rides to work on a trolley. looks pleasant and breathes bad air all day, he would prize more than he does the blessings of freedom. sun shine and fresh air
Connecticut western news., 1907-04-18

There is many a man who wouldn't rob his neighbours henroost or tell a deliberate lie who will come pretty close to smashing the Decalogue when it comes to ordinary financial transac- tions. A thrift acquired in early years under conditions of necessity has been allowed to develop into a detestable parsimony in later years of affiuence, with the result that the perspective is obscured and ones sense of right and wrong seriously blunted.
Connecticut western news., 1907-04-18

The privilege of having fruit and vegetables crisp and fresh is sufficient compensation for all the work involved in the maintenance of the home gar den. Produced in this manner, the quality Is not only the best, but one does not have to scrimp and econo- mize in the quantity.
Connecticut western news., 1907-04-18

Within certain limits and under sim liar conditions the yield of corn which a field will produce is in direct propor tion to the number of stalks in the field Careful attention paid to this one important point will do more than any other thing to raise the wretched- ly low average yield of corn which is a standing disgrace to the agricultural interests of the country. The only way to better matters is to carefully test every ear which is intended for seed. The fellow who says he hasn't time to test his seed corn you can put down as either shiftless, lazy or care less. very likely all three.
Connecticut western news., 1907-04-18

While the crow is quite generally and quite properly rated as an all round nuisance, scientific investigators of the department of agriculture have of late come forward with the claim that. while crows are ravenous corn eaters. this fault is more than atoned for by their usefulness in destroying harmful insects. In the stomach of one crow the investigators found the man. dibles of ninety grasshoppers. How ever, it will take something more than this grasshopper evidence to restore the crow to favor in the minds of 6 good many.
Connecticut western news., 1907-04-18
LEGAL NOTICES
RESTRICT OF CORNWALL ss. Pro-

hISTHICT UF CURNW ALL ss. Pro- h bate Court, April 9, 1907.
 Estate of Eliza c. Preston late of Corn wall in said District deceased
 The Court of Probate for the District of Cornwall hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof, for the cred itors of said estate to exhibit their claims for settlement. Those who neglect to pre- sent their accounts, properly attested, cry. All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment to k. l.. PRESTON, Executor
Connecticut western news., 1907-04-18

Friends of the forest preservation plans of the present administration will rejoice over the fact that Presi- dent Roosevelt has within the past few weeks withdrawn from entry 1OO.- 100000 acres of land in the western states. this because of the passage of a bill by congress making future with drawal of land from private entry con- tingent upon the passage of legislation to that effect by congress. Thus the president has headed off the plans Of a gang of timber, grazing and mining thieves whose maw is as unsuitable as their ways are tricky and dishonest and who would sacrifice their fellows, their honor or their country for pri- yate greed.
Connecticut western news., 1907-04-18

Thousands of King road drags are being used this spring with splendid re- suits in many of the north central states. Whether made of split logs or of oak plank and finished with a steel shoe. the results are the same While road should not be allowed to get so dry that hard clods have formed. it is equally bad to go on to it with the drag when it is too wet. The mealy stage is the best. when the dragging of an ordinary harrow over 1t would re duce it to the maximum condition of mellowness. While there is some diff ference with different soil, it is safe to follow this direction as a general thing.
Connecticut western news., 1907-04-18

lie on my back on the shinsie shore Subdued by the wind and the pebbly
 roar; see the white clouds In their domes
 of air And the speo<s of birds that are float
 ing there; And the earth is small and the sky is forget the sense of my time and
 charge; am lost in awe of the Great Pro- Only this know; know that am. Tho wild earth it Is swinging afrss
 from its place, 1t is rolling adrift on the limitIess
 space, 1t is sailing away past ceruIesn bars, 1t is passing tho moon and the sun and
 the stars;- And the wind and tho wind 1t is fol-
 lowing fast, And the sunshine and shadow are
 seurryins past, And white cloud shafts arc pointing
 with lingering streams That are caught and are lost In the
 myths of my dreams. Oh carry me out to the bold deep sky, Oh blow me away through the bIuo,- l will snatch the years as they hasten
 by
 And scatter their days as the dewi For the years and years are but shapes
 profound That are bred in the depths sublime, And that ride and ride In their frultlsss On the perishins wings of Time. oh carry me out where the starIishts
 burn, Where the world stuff pillows and
 sweeps,- will grasp the orbs as they psss In
 turn And fling them adrift on the deeps, For the worlds and worlds may vanish
 as air, And schemes of the universe fall, Vet will fly to some vast Other>~hers And hold my domain Over All.
Connecticut western news., 1907-04-18
Tax Notice

The Canaan Fire District tax for 1907 is due and payable on or before May 1st 1907 Office Canaan Savings Bank, Canaan Conn.,, April 18th 1907.
 JOHN $. REED, Collector
Connecticut western news., 1907-04-18

One level headed farmer we know makes it rule to plant an average Of four kernels of corn to the hill. he having found out by experience t1.l. even if the seed is good the stand Of corn at caring time is pretty likely 50 be reduced to about three stalks. As a result of this practice he not only is assured of good stand. but bumper yield as we'll It is a good deal sim pier job to thin corn out if it is too thick than to fill in in case the stand is poor.
Connecticut western news., 1907-04-18

Wisconsin horse raising interests have been put on a much better basis as the result of a law lately passed which provides for the inspection and registration of breeding stallions. Un- der its terms nothing but pure bred and registered sires can be used for public breeding purposes. This means the wedding out of scrub and unsound horses and a stop to the multiplication of their progeny A similar law should be on the statute books of every state.
Connecticut western news., 1907-04-18

Contrary to a notion held by good many, robins and other birds whose ravages the fruit grower has to con- tend with prefer wild fruit to tame. In the stomachs of 300 robins exam ined were found the seeds of forty-two varieties of wild fruits and only four or five domestic For this reason the de- partment recommends the planting of wild fruits in close proximity to the orchard and garden, so as to give the birds a supply of food.
Connecticut western news., 1907-04-18

agance
The Carlisle independent., 1907-03-21

V hen your statlnnery is used up don forget that We can print you another supply on short notice.
 Mir. and Mrs. Dan Lewis enter tained quite number of their friends on Tuesday night in honor of the Clarke family who are be ing so warmly welcomed back to our town.
 We are in receipt of q letter from T. D. Marks, of Stockton, H., who encloses a dollar for a years subscription to the Inde pendent and says heis well pleas ed with our little paper. Thanks Mr. Marks.
 Ir s. Jim Mirton and daugh- ter, Miss O'Dessie, of Lonoke have been visiting in town this week. These good people lived in Carlisle for several years and they always receive e warm welcome among their old friends
 Easter will be observed with appropriate exercises wat the Methodist church at II o'clock A. M., on the 5th Sunday. The prbgrGth in preparation is an ex- cellent one, and an interesting service is assured' Everybody cordially invited,
The Carlisle independent., 1907-03-21
Wholesale @ Retail Dealer in X A Y 6 R A | N and all kinds MILL FEED
Shoe and Harness Repairs,

1 am now located in the req. end of the Barber Shop building where l am prepared to do all work in my line. am better pre- pared to do all kinds of harness and shoe repairing aud believe l can give entire satisfaction. l viii will keep a small line of harness and willappreeiate your trade along this line Will also order any thing in the harness line my GUS toners want and will guarantee to meet all competition. Gall and see ne when you need anything ih my line.
 1ougs Respectfully
 B. E. PKIRLE.
The Carlisle independent., 1907-03-21
Citizers Ticket

At meeting Of t he citizens of Carlisle at Fchlin Hall yester- day afternoon the following citizens ticket was nominated;
 Mayor ". H. Nichols,
 Recorder c. s. Ayres
 Aldermen H. 1. Buechley, J.C. Ash, T. V. Mann, A. II. Stuber and c, H. Osborn.
 These gentlemens are among the towns most progressive citizens and if elected We feel sure will conduct the affairs of t he town in fair and impartial manner.
The Carlisle independent., 1907-03-21
Announcement.
To the people of Carlisle and
 Vicinity:

To the people of Carlisle and
 Vicinity:
 We have bought the creamery plant formerly owned by the Carlisle Dairy Co, and same will be opened for business Monday March p. The plant will be in charge of E. 5. Seeds, of Griggs- vile H., who has had 10 years direct experience in the creamery business and whom we feel sure wifi conduct the business to the satisfaction Of the entire public.
 We solicit the patronage of the dairy public in general and would be glad to have each milk pro- ducer call and see us that We may get acquainted and work together for the up-bui1ding of Carlisle and surrounding coun- try.
 WATSON & AvEN,
 E. B. SEEDS, Local Manager.
The Carlisle independent., 1907-03-21
AGENT FOR Encrescent Brand FERTILIZER.

HAY-We have plenty of good prairie lay for sale aud our prices are right. Carlisle Mercantile Co. CORN FoR SALE-I can spare a few loads of good ear corn at 75 cents per bushel. J. T. Bogald.
 B. R. Prible is now comforta bly, located in the rear end of the City Barber Shop building with his shoe and harness repair shop.
 J.E. Muzzy, the painter and paper hang CT, has just received an up-to-date stock of spring styles in wall paper and his prices are right
 The Baptist Sunday School has arranged a special program on the subject of temperance, which will be rendered at the usual hour for Sunday School, March 24.
 Tae regular business meeting of the Ladies Aid Society of the Methodist Church will be held at the parsonage on next Wed nesday evening March 27 at s o'clock. A musical and literary program will be rendered after which refreshments will be served. Price 10 cents. Every body invited.
The Carlisle independent., 1907-03-21

fmong others who deseIge Q hero medal is the man who can act pleasant when he is suffering from the grip.
 We understand that 0. A. Col yin sold his 2-year old colt the first os the week to Stuttgart parties for $200. We firmly believe that onr farmers ars getting the habit of improving theif stock and the time is not long off when the "scyubs' will be past history;
The Carlisle independent., 1907-03-21

If you can get a fit we can save you 90 per cent on an over coat, Carlisle Mercantile Go.
 Don forget that Star Brand Shoes are Better" and Buechley is the merchant that sells them.
 The brick work has been com pleted on the Hummel building and the plasterers are now get ing busy.
 Miss Brewer spent Saturday and Sunday at home, returned to her school south of Lonoke Sunday afternoon.
 AIr. Douglas, Hollenbnrg Music Co.'S general agent, from Little Rock, spent the first of the week in our town.
 Material is being placed on the ground for the bank and lodge hall building and work will shortly begin.
 B. D. Patterson, the genial proprietor of the Parlor Shoe Store bought goods in Little Rock yesterday.
 Work will soon begin on the Moore concrete building, which will be erected just west of J. O.. Smiths hardware.
 NE. Verser, and w. R. Lipe, two prosperous farmers of Wattensas community were in to see us this morning.
 Contractor Franhenburger is pushing the work to completion on Mrs. Conrad's beautiful dwel- ling in North Carlisle.
 Maron Dickens, the popular salesman for Carlisle Mercantile Go is visiting relatives in Clinton, Van Buren county this week.
 Mrs. Turrentine is home from a very pleasant visit with her daughters, Mesdames Geo. Rule and A. c. Curtis, in Lonoke.
 We are always in the market for your eggs or other produce and will pay highest market price for same. Carlisle Mercantile Co.
 The Christian ladies will have another bake sale at Baechley x store Saturday. Help a good cause by patronizing these ladies.
 FARM FOR RENT My farm of 40 acres with 20 acres in cultiva- tion and 20 of good pasture land ' 1,2 miles northwest of Carlisle is for rent. Apply to P. W. Ech- lin or ". c. Morrison for particu- lars. J. R. Walker.