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Connecticut western news., 1907-04-18
The Stitch In Time.

It is 8 source of much qualification to THE NEWS to observe the spirit of inn provement which manifests itself in Ca naan this spring. In almost all portions of the village the repairing or alteration of residences and other buildings is, or has been, in progress. A new plazza, a new fence, a new roof, new blinds, the raising of the ell from one story to two, etc., etc., serve to improve the general appearance of things and to make the village more attractive. The improve ments are more or less elaborate accord ing to the necessities of the case or the owner of the premises. In keeping up" a house and grounds, stitch in time saves nine and the man whose prac- tice it is to do something in the way of reuairing each year is the man who has the cozy home and one for which he is able to realize remunerative price if the premises are offered for sale. And this man keeps his yard (front and back clean, the shrubbery pruned, the grass well moved, the gates on their hinges, and the front fence Gf there is one) in good condition. Look about your neigh borhood and see if it isn't so, then take a look at your own premises and-get busy, for there isn't piece of property in this village tor any other) where some thing in the way of sticking up" can not be done.
Connecticut western news., 1907-04-18
SHEFFIELD

The will of John Carey, lately of Shef- field, was filed Tuesday at Pittsfeld. The testator gives to the church of Our Lady $50, and the rest of the property is left to the window, Bridget Carey, who is named as executrix. Besides Mrs. Carey, Mir. Carey left seven daughters and son. Lawyer H. O. Joyner of Great Harrington petitions to be ap- pointed executor.
 Mrs. Anna Fitzgerald, who has been visiting her uncle, Rev. James Hurley, has returned to Holyoke.
 William Schultz has resigned his posi- ton ait Stockbridge Center, and has en- tered the employ of Mir. Malally.
 Miss Baker, who owns the Forbes place, is staying at Orchard Shade.
 Mrs. Albert Boardman and child are visiting Dea, and Mrs. Dwight Board man.
 The Womans' Club will hold their annual meeting Friday afternoon with Mrs. Lucy Hubbard. Each member is requested to answer to the roll call with some quotation or something appropri- ate to the day.
 The Methodist ladies met with Mrs. w. s. Powell Wednesday afternoon.
 The Sheffield Grange conferred de- grees on four new members Tuesday evening Some of the members accom- panied State Master Richardson to South Egremont Wednesday evening and installed the officers and will attend Mill River and install the officers there Friday evening. .. ..-
 Mrs. Sarah E. Cande of New Haven is visiting her daughter, Mrs. George G. Peck.
 Sidney Joslyn of Coxsackie, New York, has been the guest of his sister, Mrs. Fred Hulett.
 Miss Lucy Matthews is in New York.
 Miss Elsie Hiland has returned to Troy, New York.
 B. c. Crowell will spend Patriots day at his home ill Middletown, Connecticut.
 Mir. and Mrs. A. F. Howes pleasantly entertained a number of the Sheffield teachers at their home Friday evening.
 Harry Little, who has been seriously ill with typhoid fever at his home here, has passed the crisis and is slowly re- covering.
 Mrs. George B. McCann, two child ren and maid returned Friday from Try on, North Carolina.
Connecticut western news., 1907-04-18
UTILIZING WASTE LAND
A Plan for Making it Return Profit
 and Supply an Increasing Demand

A Plan for Making it Return a Profit
 and Supply an Increasing Demand
 An opportunity for New England is pointed out ill statement recently issued on the condition of the box-mak- ing industry, says the Waterbury Re publican. It is in connection with for estry tbat the prospect of development ill new directions opens itself. It ap- pears that because of the scarcity of second growth white pine the box-mak- ing trade has become seriously hampered
 The enormous number of packing boxes turned out are required in ship ping the various products of busy New England to market.
 What can be done to supply the de- ficiency in material for the box-making factories is pointed out by the forestry authorities, who urge the utilization of the quantities of ''waste" land in New England for the cultivation of the t1m- Der so badly needed. Fully seventy five per cent of New England land is either wooded or capable of producing timber. Much of this has been cut over and since gone practically to waste. It could all be cultivated by forestry methods at lit tie expense and in few years time be yielding handsome profits on the invest ment
Connecticut western news., 1907-04-18
Accident at Cornwall Hollow.

Our Cornwall Hollow correspondent says: Quite serious accident occurred Saturday at Benjamin Sedgwick's farm. Two employees of Mir. Sedgwick were working at the wood-pile, Ralph Howe cutting the wood while Frank Bushey was piling it. Bushey got his left hand under the ax, which came down on his wrist. An artery was also cut. MT. Sedgwick bandaged it, although he was unable to stop the flow of blood. The boy was taken to pr. Wadham's office at Goshen Center a distance of over five miles. They reported that the five miles was covered in thirty minutes. The hand is now doing well.
Connecticut western news., 1907-04-18
A CONCRETE HOUSE.

No Wood in it's Makeup Except the
 Doors and Windows.
 Messrs. Eggleston & Livingstone, the the contract to construct at sharon for Dr. o. G. Kerley of New York city, a reinforced concrete residence, the first of its kind in northwestern Litchfeld county. They will also construct for Dr. Kerley concrete stable and auto mobile house. The residence will be 107x30 feet, with an open veranda 107x Is feet. Concrete partitions. floors, roof, etc., are decided novelties, but they will be in evidence when these buildings are completed.
Connecticut western news., 1907-04-18
The Ten Health Commandments


 1 Thou shalt have no other food than at meal times.
 3. Thou shalt not make unto thee any pies or put into pastry the likeness of anything that is in the heavens above or in the water under the earth Thou shalt not fall to eating it or trying to digest it. For the dyspepsia will be wis., ited upon the children to the third and fourth generation of them that eat pie; i; and long life and vigor upon those that live prudently and keep the laws of health.
 g. Remember thy bread and bake it we'll; for he will no. be kept sound that eateth his bread as dough.
 4. Thou shalt not indulge sorrow or borrow anxiety in vain.
 D. Six days shalt thou wash and keep myself clean, and the seventh thou shalt take great bath, thou, and thy son, and thy daughter, and thy man-servant, and thy mald-servant, and the stranger that is within thy gates. For in six days man sweats and gathers filth and bacte- ria enough for disease; wherefore the Lord has blessed the bath-tub and hal lowed it.
 6. Remember thy sitting-room and bed chamber to keep them ventilated, that thy days may be long in the land which the Lord thy God giveth thee.
 
 2. Thou shalt not eat hot biscuit.
 8. Thou shalt not eat thy meat fried.
 9. Thou shalt not swallow thy food unchewed, or highly spiced, or just be- fore hard work, or just after it.
 10. Thou shalt not keep late hours in thy neighbours house, nor with thy neighbours wife, nor his man-servant, nor his maid-servant, nor his cards, nor his glass, nor with anything that is thy neighbor's. - American Stockman, Chi cago.
Connecticut western news., 1907-04-18
SOUTH CANAAN

Master Charles Sparks of Norfolk has been visiting friends in this place for the past week. He returned home Sun day with his father, who had been cal ling on friends in Falls Village.
 Latest news from Pittsfield is that Merwin E. Pendleton is gradually gain ing strength of which the La Grippe had deprived him.
 The Spring term of school began last Monday.
 Miss Ruth Bosworth is again attend ing the high school
 John Brennan of Millerton visited his mother here Sunday.
 John Belden of Hartford visited here this week.
Connecticut western news., 1907-04-18
ACROSS THE LINE
News of our Busy Berkshire County
 Neighbors.

NcwS VI out ouSf ocFNSHWe SOuntY
 Neighbors. ..s5
 Pittsfield merchants who sell Inde- pendent oil say that the Standard Oil Co. has offered to give them free oil.
 An exchange says that there are few sheep raised in Berkshire county and that the hills west of the Connecticut in Massachusetts could support 100000 sheep if it were not for the dogs.
 At the annual meeting of the First Baptist church of Pittsfield the recom- mendation of the advisory board of the church in favor of adopting the free seating plan was turned down after a spirited contest.
 syndicate, has bought 24 room house in Lenox occupied for several years by the Lenox club and will short ly erect commercial hotel on tho prop erty which will be kept open the year round. It has long been felt that there should be such hotel in the resort town, as the present hostelries there do not cater particularly to commercial travellers as their rates are higher than the usual run of them could afford to
Connecticut western news., 1907-04-18
Still Growing

The new nile green telephone directo- ries were passed around on Saturday of last week. As usual, there are several more names in the Canaan division than were contained in the proceeding direct ory. Perhaps there are other villages in the state where the telephone is is more general used than in those of north western Litchfield County but we have grave doubts about it.
Connecticut western news., 1907-04-18
Oil Stove ExpIodes.

The explosion of an oil stove at the residence of David Shores in Norfolk Monday evening resulted in fire which for time threatened the de- struction of the house and the life of Mrs. Shores, whose clothing caught fire. It was only after hard fight that the flames were extinguished.
Connecticut western news., 1907-04-18
Bank Taxes.

In the list pirates per share for na- tional banks, issued by the state treas urer, the tax on the stock of the Nation al Iron Bank of Falls Village is given at $1, New Milford $1.17, Litchfield $1, Torrington National .79 Torrington Brooks $1.O1, Winsted First $1, Winsted Hurlbut $1.27.
Connecticut western news., 1907-04-18
Norfolk Wants Woodruff

Governor Woodruff has been invited to attend Memorial day exercises in Norfolk this year and has expressed his intention to accept. The exercises will be held chiefly on the Village green,
Connecticut western news., 1907-04-18
PULPIT AND PEW
Happenings of Interest in Canasn's
 Religious Circles
PILGRIM CHURCH


 PILGRIM CHURCH
 The annual supper, roll-call and busi- ness meeting was largely attended. The following officers were elected: Clerk, Samuel A. Eddy; treasurer, John B. Reed; deacon, Ferdinand l.. Beckley; deaconess, Mrs. NIL. Jackson; trustee, George s. Fuller; collector, Lester H. Adams; Sunday school superintendent, Edwin O. Gillette; auditor, H. A Holt. MT. Eddy and MT. Reed have held their respective offices since the church was organized. The deacon, deaconess and trustee are elected for three years each. The reports of the various officers show ed that the work of the church had pros pered during the year. It was voted that weekly offerings be received at the church services.
Connecticut western news., 1907-04-18
Not Necessary.

The committee on interpretations of the legislature has reported unfavora- ply on the application for the incorpora- tion of the Norfolk Gas Co., MT Can- field of Thomaston said there seemed no call for such corporation.
Connecticut western news., 1907-04-18
Churches Unite .

The Mill River and Southfield Congre- gational churches have been united Rev. G. V. Stryker of Mill River will be the pastor, Rev. Clements of the Southfield church having resigned.
Connecticut western news., 1907-04-18
The University Club.

Rev. Dr. Lyman Abbott will be the guest of honor at the annual meeting of IA and will deliver an address on Harriet Beecher Stowe and Henry Ward Beecher.
Connecticut western news., 1907-04-18
Another Boost

Another advance of cent gallon on common grades of gasoline is announced by the Standard Oil Company.
Connecticut western news., 1907-04-18
Arbor and Bird Day.

Governor Woodruff has issued the proclamation for Arbor and Bird Day, fixing the date as Friday, May 8.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1907-12-07

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Under Departmental regulations all
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tirai, coal land or mining laws. must
be accompanied by the required fee
in the form Of currency, coin or post
office money order.
Checks or drafts OF any character
cannot be received
Louis ]. Coin, Register.
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United States Land Office, Carson
City. Nevada. November G. 1907.
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The Washington times., 1907-07-31
Earache

Earache IL much more common IN In
fants than generally is supposed. and
often the poor baby is accused OF being
cross or hungry. and has to endure be-
ing walked with or having forced into
his stomach food which II does not need
or want. This, perhaps. causes a new
pair IN addition 10 his other troubles.
With earache the cry is sharp. vigOr-
ous and often continuous The SUI
ferer usually VII put his hands 10 his
ears: older children often Will push the
finger into the ear. even young infants
who have not learned the use OF their
hands Will IN some way reach the ears
or sides OF the head
Ordinarily euraChe is relieved by tho
use Of some hot application. and small
rubber ear bngs come made expressly
for this purpose. These may BE- filed
with hot water and applied. II Is well
70 make a small flannel covering for
the lag 10 prevent any possible danger
OF burning the car or surrounding hesh
which comes IN contact with the rub
Der A simple home method is to make
a small bag OF cotton and fiIl II with
salt. hops. or even sand. II nothing bet
ter is at hand. Place the filled bag In
the oven until II becomes well heated,
then lay Il close to the ear. This VIII
nave as good results as the ear bag
mentioned II the applications OF heat
after repeated trials do not help the
pain. the other eXtreme-OOld-wiH some
times have the desired effect.
The Washington times., 1907-07-31
The Bathroom

A mat OF perforated white rubber.
which prevents all danger OF slipping
in the tub and is easily kept clean.
Two nickel hangers come with the mat
which prevent it from becoming
creased.
Glass shelves with nickel racks with
the glass fitting under two small
clamps. Above the glass Is a nickel
rim which lifts up, enabling the shelf
TO be removed and washed
Hooks whose branches are on revolv-
ing rods and when the door Is opened
they fold quite fat thus preventing any
scratching or breaking Of tiles in the
walls.
The newest towel racks have rods of
glass. with nickel supporters. Others
OF white enamel wood and nickel are
also shown.
Mirrors come in all shapes and sizes
In nickel and enamel and are separate
or combined with towel rods, tooth
brush holders and soap boxes.
Pretty washable rugs, bath mats In
every color imaginable and foot tubs are
shown in bewildering variety.
In brushes there are all shapes and
varieties. designed for all manner OF
uses. but the most important are the
long-handled vault brush for cleaning
and the equally lonR-handled scrub
brush for reaching that particular spot
between spine and shoulder blades
which no arm is long enough to rub.
The Washington times., 1907-07-31
Wall H0n9ngS.

Among the howered papers two OF
the prettfest new designs are In ragged
robin and apple blossoms. Iris paper
and small red poppy paper are among
the new designs. The panel papers are
still very fashionable. many being
shown IN moire designs, with heavy
white panels, in which are garlands and
bows Of MORE ribbon.
To 90 with these fiowery scenic papers
there are most attractive bed room sets,
upholstered in chintz, cretonne, and
cotton taffeta. Care must be taken not
to have the designs on paper and fur
niture too elaborate and too highly col
ored. or the eye will find the effect most
tiresome. A plain effect should be
somewhere afforded, either in the side
walls or the upholstery.
Usually chintz or crotonne hung rooms
are considered 10 be the special pre-
rcgative OF the woman of a household,
or the particular abiding place for
women guests, but this season chintZ
sets are being made up especially for
bachelor bed rooms The designs are
heavier ana more suited To masculine
| taste than the usual cnintZ set STYLES
OF furniture, and the upholstery material
| is deeper in color and somewhat differ
/ ent in design from that employed for
| women's rooms. One very attractive
/ bachelors set had all the pieces in the
/ mission style of furniture, of lighter
/ weight than the mission. but Of tho
| same square simplicity OF outline,
which seems especially suitable for a
/ masculine room. The color of the wood
| was gray. a stained ash being en-
/ ployed. The single bed had a high
/ back in cross-bar wood, into the center
| OF which was set panel of cretonne
/ fastened on with duh brass nails A
! similar panel was set in the footboRrd
| OF the bed. The dressing table was
/ square, the top and glass frame being
| Of ash. A panel of cretonne was SET
\ into each drawer.
The Washington times., 1907-07-31
d Some Suggestions on The Art of Entertaining at Home
WHAT TO DO TC 81
ApCp--E z HOSTESS
Tact Is Necessary, and Can Be CuItivated-Knowl-
edge of Little Points of Comfort
Essential

At all seasons OF the year, but In sum-
mer especially, the weekend party has
become a popular form of entertain
ment
True, we may not all call 1t by that
somewhat formal name with many IL is
just inviting a few friends out 10 our
country or seashore home 70 spend Sun
day. But the principle Is the same. and
the duties devolving on hostess or guest
Identical
Naturally. every hostess desires 10 be
popular one She wants her friends 10
have a good time. but somehow, though
SIZE goes 70 untold trouble. even eX-
pense, they never do. There may be
certain stiffness that never quite wears
on, or, perhaps-and this IS more proba-
DIe-the guests are so Overburdened
with Kindness that they are physically
worn out and mentally satiated.
Though we are told a hostess is born,
not made, this Is far from being true
always. OF course, inborn tact is a big
FACTOR In success, but tact may be cul-
tiVated, and a knowledge Of little points
( that make or mar guests comfort can
only be acquired by experience or sug-
/ gestion.
As the first is a somewhat painful
/ teacher, II may prove helpful to have
a httle talk on what makes the differ
cessfui hostess.
The former will. in the rrst place,
choose her guests wisely. II you do
not wish explosions do not mix dis
! cordant elements in a house party any
| more than you would IN acids
| Not long ago a rather clever maya
| zIne> story told OF a hostess with a
| malapropos faculty OF ignoring family
| ferds, who scheduled two members OF
| warrtng factions as dinner partners. The
hcton end was matrimOny and general
! reconciliation: in real life Il would have
| undoubtedly been an uncomfortable din
uer hour for two II not more OF the
! guests
Then limit the time one is expected
70 stay. This once was considered the
/ greatest breach OF hospitality, but now
| IS recognized as the sign OF a hostess
| conversant with the ways OF the world
II IS well 10 inclose in the note OF invi-
tntiOn a railroad timetable or trolIey
car schedule. If the station is at a dis
tance II is better 10 say what train:
VIII be met
BY the way. in meeting guests II /,
not at all necessary for the host OF
| hostess TO go TO the statiOE-unless, OF
| course. they must walk 70 the house
| when some member OF the family should
| be on hand Usually the carriage i
| sent with just the cOachman. though Il
| there IS room, il IS a pleasant courtesy
for one OF the. family 10 60 in II.
| The host, or his representative should
ask for the checks at the station and
arrange for all baggage being taken tC
| the house
The Washington times., 1907-07-31

In most country house parties, es7e-
cially informal ones, we have not yet
adopted the foreign custom OF having
the guests ushered into the drawing
room Instead the hostess Is very apt
10 be at the door when the carriage
drives up, with CHEEKY. cordial wei
come Tor I'll.
In toe same way II IS quite customary
for her 70 show her guests 70 the
rooms assigned TO them. instead Of dele
eating It 10 servants. as is the more for
NAL habit
This assigning OK rooms requires much
thought II IS well. II possible, 10 give
eecn one a separate room, hut this IS
rarely practicable. except with the very
rich In doubling Up, however, aim 70
put friends together. Also, IL part Of
the company may be allowed 10 room
alone. let II be the men OF the party.
This IS 4 reversal Of the universal rule
place aux DANES" but most men dis
like a roommate. and are much more
apt 20 make their dislike felt by their
hostess than are women.
A guest room need not be handsome.
but IL should have the little convent
ences that mean so much 10 ones com
fOrt-coat hangers in the closets ink
writing paper. and a card telling when
the mall goes out on the desk (some
hostesses even furnish a supply OF
Stamps). bureau drawers spOtlessly
clean and cleared OF all personal be-
:
Guiding short stories and a volume OF
poe ms. on the table, and. without fail
\ clock tnat keeps good time This bv
/ the way, should not have the loud tick
so annoying 20 many nerves
A great room should have. by all
means. single beds. 10 Is a good thing.
moreover. 10 have between them n
small table or which may stand a
| tray with covered water pitcher and
glass. also some sort OF a night light
: II only an ordinary candle.
After the trunks and bags. come. Il
/ Is quite usual for the maids 10 ask
/ for the keys, so they may be unpa cked
, and the clothes put away. So many
/ women prefer 70 do their own unpack-
/ Ing. however. and anything else is. OF
/ course. out Of the question where but
| one or two servants are kept thai
/ many hostesses do not observe this
I custom
/ Having once got ones guests com
/ fortably housed. the matter Of entertain
\ Ing q house party. arrangements ot
I meals. consulting popular tastes anC
] many minor details which 90 10 tn,
| making OF a successful hostess. are de
I serving OF greater attention than 4
/ possible in short article
/ a good rule 10 observe. however, q
4 moderation DO not Overamuse, over
| feed OF be overattentive in your desir,
that everyone should 90 away saying
B Best visit ever paid