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Connecticut western news., 1907-10-17
CANAAN, CONN. THURSDAY. OCTOBER IT, 1907.
FAvORS PARCELS POST
Postmaster General Says It Will Help
 the Country Store

Postmaster General Says IT Wui neip
 the Country Store
 Postmaster General Meyer is in favor of the extension of the parcels post. Not only will he recommend in his annual report that the system as at present established be still greatly increased in efficiency, but that the maximum rate for all parcels be reduced from 16 to 12 cents a pound; that the limit of weight for such parcels be in- creased from to II pounds; and that a special parcel post system with an ex- tremely low charge for service, be estab- ished in connection with the rural free delivery.
 1.-Two interests are opposing the ex- tension of parcels post in this country the express companies and the country retail merchants said MT. Meyer. "The latter fear that the mail-order houses will derive benefit to their own disadvantage. It is in connection with the country merchant that l desire to speak especially. I propose to recom- mend the establishment of parcels post on rural routes which will meet the objections of the small storekeepers and retailers.
 This will be boon to the rural store keeper, so the latter can receive his orders by mail or telephone and dispatch the desired merchandise by the rural carrier The farmer will be saved from hitching up his horse and losing the time he needs for planting or harvesting g his crops, and it will enable the store keeper to increase his sales and meet the requirements of modern trade.
 ''If my recommendations are adopted it will cost 12 cents 8 pound for the mail-order house to send parcels to the rural delivery patron from any city post office, while for delivery from the dis trubuting office of the rural route, or if mailed by patron of any rural route for delivery to patron on the same route, or at the distributing office of sald route, the charge will be but 5 cents for the first pound and two cents for each additional pound up to l 1 pounds, ,or 25 cents for a package weighing Il pounds.
Connecticut western news., 1907-10-17
Sheffield Water Supply

The Sheffield selectmen are consider ing the adv1sibility of calling a special town meeting to consider new contract with the Sheffield Water Company for supplying the town with water. Re - peated complaints have been filed with the board regarding the condition of the village watering trough, which is sadly out of repair. The water company will probably shut off the town supply unless the new contract is forth coming at once
Connecticut western news., 1907-10-17
CLAREY VS. MILLI0NAI IRE
Editors Opponent a Sheffield Man
 With a Bar'l.

Editor Clarey of Great Harrington, who is candidate for representative in the eighth Berkshire district, will have as his opponent Frank Curtis of Shelf field, who is said to be worth several million dollars.
 He is a son of Orrin Curtiss and was born in Great Harrington. He suc- ceeded his father in the conducting of whiskey distillery m Great Burlington. Later he went to New York, where he engaged in the wholesale liquor busi- ness, and later identified himself with street railways. He was connected with the belt line in New York and was president of the Sixth avenue horse car lines for some years. He now makes his home in Sheffield, where he owns a fine place.
Connecticut western news., 1907-10-17
CORNWALL HOLLOW

M. O. Dean and wife visited deacon Chipman and family recently.
 Edward R. Scott and wife of Bridge port, Andrew M. Palmer of New Milford, also Wilbur Butler of Lime Rock spent last week Sunday at A. F. Palmer's.
 Benjamin Foster and Dr. Burnham called on MT. l.. s. Chipman one day last week. also selectman A. Clark.
 Several went from this place to attend the Danbury fair last week.
 A. F. Palmer has been making cider the past week.
Connecticut western news., 1907-10-17
CLAYTON

Mrs. Richard Allen returned to new York Tuesday.
 Mrs. Warner is nursing at J. B. Tinker's.
 Mr. Keefe of New York has been at the Cement Works repairing some of the machinery.
 Norman Thompson IS visiting in Kent.
 MT. and Mrs. Frank Goodwin visited in New York State last week.
 Howard Rood spent Sunday at home.
 Meorge H. Rood and Charles Swanson attended Danbury fair last week.
Connecticut western news., 1907-10-17
Centenarian Voted.

Alanson Garfield, 100 years old. voted in New Milford, and kept up his repu- tation of being the oldest voter in New England. He has always voted a straight ticket He was one of the first Wings and later Republican, and has deposited ballot at every Presidential election since 1928, casting his first vote for Andrew Jackson and his last for Roosevelt.
Connecticut western news., 1907-10-17
Fed Gravel to His Horse.

Samuel Weinitz of Falls Village lost a horse in peculiar manner few days, ago. The animal had formed the habit. of bolting its food, and someone told Mir Weinitz that if he placed few stones in the manager it would break it of the habit. Instead of using pebbles, he placed double handful of gravel with the feed and as it didn't digest worth a cent, the horse died.
Connecticut western news., 1907-10-17
Excursions on Housatonic

M. A. Winne, living on tho Under. Mountain road near Sheffield is making two motor boats. The larger of the two is 30 feet long by feet beam and is completed. The other will be finished before spring. This one is l5 feet by 3 1-2 feet. Both will be used for excursion parties on the Housatonic river next summer. They have gasoline engines.
Connecticut western news., 1907-10-17
Contract for Marble

The Ashley Falls marble company has the contract for the approach to Carl Stoeckel's s handsome residence in Norfolk Conn consisting of flight of steps with two winged butrusses, ten feet high by 50 feet on the curve surmounted by a double rail.
Connecticut western news., 1907-10-17
LAKEVILLE MAN SHOT
Injury Will Probably Result in the Loss
 of an Eye.


 of an Eye. .....
 William Turner of Lakeville was &C., cidently shot by George Joyner last week, while hunting ill the Pettee woods. Joyner shot at squirrel which emerged from a hole in tree and at that instant Farmer came from behind the tree, with his hand to his face, shouting to Joyner that he was shot. He was taken to the Pettee house and from there carried home. Upon examination it was found that he was shot on the side of the face, two shots going into the eye. On Thurs day he was taken to hospital in New York and it is reported that he will pro- bably loose the sight of the eye. a
Connecticut western news., 1907-10-17
Trouble in Store.

Emil O. Marggraff of Waterbury, de- putty collector internal revenue, was in Canaan Tuesday and from there went to East Canaan. He remarks that con ditions up that way, among the Italians who have been selling beer. have not improved as much as they might and that there's more trouble in store for them.
Connecticut western news., 1907-10-17
L|TCHF|ELD COUNTY
 ELECTION RESULTS
TWENTY-sIx DEMOCRATIC TOWNS
Republicans Made Gains in 1 34 Towns -Non-Arrival of Envelopes Pre- vents Election in Warren-Tie in New London County.

New Lond0n C0unty. ....-
 We herewith give the corrected town meeting returns as printed by the Hart ford Oourant: -
 Republican victories were gained in 134 towns, the democracts carried only 26, while one town was tie and seven did not vote. The towns that did not vote were: Hartford, Bridgeport, New Britian. Ansonia, Derby, Naugatuck and Warren. An election was to have been held in Warren, but the envelopes did not arrive in time. The tie vote was at Sprague in New London county.
 The figures show that the republicans repeated their excellent showing of last year Last year, with l61 towns voting, republican victories were gained in 134 towns, democratic in 26. while one town was tie. Three years ago, with 162 towns voting, the republicans won in 129 and the democrats ill 33.
Connecticut western news., 1907-10-17
How did he Climb?

Our East Canaan correspondent writes: A party of hunters treed a coon Thursday night and after firing numer- ous shots at him finally shook him off the tree. When dispatched it was found he he had only one foot forward. The mystery is how three legged animal could climb a tree.
Connecticut western news., 1907-10-17
To Tell Mushrooms From Toadstoois

In speaking of the number of poison ings recently caused by eating toadstools in mistake for mushrooms a correspond ent claims that all danger can be avoided by placing silver dollar in the cooking utensil. If the dollar becomes black from the cooking the fungi are poisonous.
Connecticut western news., 1907-10-17
Annual Meeting

The annual Litohfield County Meet ing of the Woman's Board of Missions was held at West Cornwall yesterday. Miss Mary Long told of her interesting work in Ohiohuahua, Mexico.
Connecticut western news., 1907-10-17
Reed gets Indeterminate Sentence

The jury in the superior court, crimi- nal side, at Litchfield last week found Edward F. Reed of Lakeville guilty of assault with intent to kill Harry Judd, also of Lakeville. Judge Case gave in- determinate sentense, one to five years ill state prison. Insanity was the de- fense of the prisoner.
Connecticut western news., 1907-10-17
FROM OLD RECORDS
SOUTH CANAAN CONG. CHURCH

The Good People Back in the TAOS
 Evidently had Difficulty in Finding
 a Minister who Preached to Suit
 Them.
 Last week we printed brief extracts from the early records of the town of Canaan and of the Congregational Church at South Canaan. We herewith present the second installment, referring particularly to the Church. In November 1847 committee was appointed to 'see upon what terms the Rev. MT. Webster would desist from the gospel ministry ill the town" The re- suit of several meetings was that it was proposed to balance with him for $50 pounds. The proposition was voted down and proposition made that they pay him "six hundred of ye old tener bills of Connecticut or province bills" if he would "desist from preaching in the town"
 On Dec. 6, 1747 it was voted to raise an additional sum of 30 pounds "ould tener" to pay cost of consecration, the ''plush", if any, to be returned to the town.
 On Feb. 2, 174S William Whiting, Benjamin Cowles and Isaac Lawrence were chosen to hire Rev. MT. Richards to preach until May 1. In October of the same year the town voted to pay James Beebe pounds. 10 shillings for keeping Rev. MT. Todd and his horse, also to pay MT. Hallenbeck for the same service. John Beebe was also paid pounds for going after Mir. Todd and going one time to Sharon. Isaac Lawrence was committee for "get- t1ng glass for ye meeting house and put ting up same.
 May 30, l749, "Voted that we hire MT. John Hubbard to 'tarry' with us and preach with us until ye 1st of Sept. next ensues."
 July 31, 1749, "Voted that D. Whit ney, Benjamin Kellogg and Capt. Dan- iel Lawrence be committee to hire Mir. Hubbard to preach to us on proba- tion."
 On Oct. 16, 1749, it was voted not to call MT. Hubbard to the ministry and a committee was chosen to secure preach CTS from time to time.
 1750 Joseph Fowler was hired to preach three months.
 Sept. IS, 1750. Committee appointed to hire minister to preach after expira- tion of MT. Halley's three months. They were instructed to ask MT. Curtis and If he could not be obtained, to ask MT. Langdon
 Dec. 90, 1750 Rev. Jonathan Edwards secured to preach six weeks on probation.
 Jan. 28, 1751. MT. Edwards did not come and it was voted to ask Mr. Curtis.
 Feb. IS, 175l- "No minister. A com mittee was appointed to secure one."
 June IS. 1751. Resolved that we hire Rev. MT. Boage on six weeks pro- bation.
 July 24, 175l. Resolved that we give Rev. MT. Boage call to the min- istry in this town that he may settle among us." He was. offered 600 pounds per year and 1900 pound bonus if he would accept.
 Aug. B, 1751. Report from Mir Boage unfavorable." Town desired to know the least amount he would take for his services.
 Aug. 26, 1751. Resolved that we give Rev. Eben Boage 400 pounds, old tener money" | Here the record abruDtiy ends
Connecticut western news., 1907-10-17
BORN

BALL-At Ashley Falls October i0 son to Mir. and Mrs. Edward Ball, and grandson to Mir. and Mrs. Ensign Yorker of East Canaan.
Connecticut western news., 1907-10-17
Chicken Show

The South Berkshire Poultry, and Pigeon association contemplate holding a poultry show in town hall, Great Bar rington, this winter.
Connecticut western news., 1907-10-17
MARRIED

PARKER-DEcKER-At Springfield, Mass, October 8, Edward A. Parker to Miss Gertrude Decker, formerly of Ashley Falls.
Connecticut western news., 1907-10-17
Agent Wanted at Lakes

An effort is being made to induce the Central New England company to keep an agent at the Twin Lakes station this winter.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-12-18
Are Yon From Missouri

Most people are nowadays when
it comes to shows. The next at
traction at the City Opera House
is that fun-ladened musical comedy,
"a Missouri Boy Monday night,
December %. Mr.. Clifton Steel
smith, the Missouri comedian, sup
ported by competent company Of
players will "show" you the most
entertaining evening you have had
in years. To those doubling
Thomases" who are prone to criti-
else and condemn as bad or worth
less play before it comes to town
we are duly authorized to say your
money will be refunded after the
first act if you are not satisfied with
the play" Should you buy ticket
for "a Missouri Boy bear this in
mind. Surely a statement of this
kind should fill the opera house. A
word about the play. "a Missouri
Boy" as has been mentioned above,
is a comedy enllvened by nine up
to-the-minute musical numbers and
specialties-in reality two shows
for one admission. A first class
musical director, as we'll as a com
plete equipment Of special scenery
and effects, is carried by the com.
pany. Prices 25, 50 and so cents
Seats now on sale at Green's Drug
| Store.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-12-18
ga Royal Runaway"

Rehearsals began Tuesday eve
ming for "a Royal Runaway" the
play to be presented New Years
night at the Catholic Fair in the
Central Opera House. This play is
being presented by the ladies Of St.
Mary's church and is under the di-
rection of Mr.. Horace Goss. The
play is a clever, sparkling comedy;
full of zest and interesting situa-
tons. The cast Of characters is as
follows
Lidwig, King of Malitz,
Duke Roger, III. G. Goss.
Blazer, In the Kings Service, D. II.
Hruby.
Crespigny, A lieutenant, L. w. Will
liams.
Peter, Landlord of Silver Star, H.
Commerford.
Rondo, who shutters, Claude Addi-
son.
Princess Friday, Mrs. III. G. Goss.
Liza. Wife of Peter, Mrs. Fl. G. Ut
ley. !.
Betty. Frda's Maid. Jessie viii
liams.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-12-18
Rev. Rumsey cailedsto Princeton

Rev. and Mrs. j. d. Rumsey leave
this week for Princeton, Illinois,
where Rev. Rumsey has call TO the
passionate Of the Baptist church at
that place. The call came as sur
prise to Rev. Rumsey who was not
aware that he was even being con-
sideretl for that pastorate. Princeton
has population of between five and
six thousand, and Rev. Rumsey is
to be congratulated in securing such
a desirable location AS he will now
have. Mrs. Rumsey has been an ac-
tive and prominent worker in church
and social circles, and Rev.. Rumsey
is an earnest, faithful man who has
been an inspiration to his congrega
ton. During their residence here
they have made many warm friends
who regret their departure and wish
them every happiness and success
in their new home.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-12-18
Death of John Dubois.

Friday evening at his home on
East Union street occurred the death
of John Dubois aftersa brief illness.
Mr.. Dubois was born in Cuba, New
York, February Sd, 1881. He came
to Delaware County in 1856 and has
since then made this his home. On
August 18th, 1862 he enlisted at Del
hi in the Twenty First Infantry Com
pany II. and was Sergeant Major
the full three years, October Sd
1857 he was United in marriage
with Marion Walters. To them
three children were born, Florence,
Edward and Gertrude. Besides
his wife Mr.. Dubois is survived by
one child Mrs. Ben Davis. The
funeral was held Sunday afternoon
at two o'clock from the house. Rev.
Mrs. s. l.. Crum ofiiciated. Mr..
Dubois was Deputy Sheriff under
former Sheriff Samuel Parker. He
was one Of the early settlers here
and was a good citizen and soldier
Besides his family his demise is
monrned by a wide circle Of friends
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Unaided.

Or. Slicer Shocking! This paper
says that 5000 people died lacking
medical services last year. Mrs. Slicer
We'll. WELL You wouldn't think that
possible, would Cleveland Lead
or
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-12-18
Short Course.

The officers and chairman of the
different divisions of the short course
held meeting last Monday after
noon and reported the progress they
had made and discussed plans for
the future.
1t has been definitely decided
that the Novelty Barn, Armory, X.
p. Hall and Court honse room will
be placed at the disposal Of those at
tending 9he short course.
1t was authorized that the course
have a corn contest and Charles
Cawley was appointed to have
charge of the Solicitations OF suitable
prizes from the Wholesalers and
Manufacturers of North Eastern
Iowa.
By mutual agreement among the
directors each chairman is to have
entire charge of the arrangements
pertaining to his department. The
departments and chairman are as
follows Agronomy, Fl. E. Robin
son; Live Stock (Beef cattle, horses)
7. II. Carrothers; Live Stock (hogs,
dairy cattle) P. II, Ausman,a Domes-
tic Science, Geo. Lister, assisted by
Miss Clara Childs and Miss Eva
Smith.
1t is suggested that all questions
relating to the different subjects be
referred to the chairman OF that de-
partment.
The question Of extending adver-
Using matter over all the North
Eastern part Of Iowa was discussed
and the practicability of doing same
is now being investigated.
The cooperation Of the county is
especially requested. Although
many Of the people have responded
with time and money there still re-
mains great deal to be done and a
great many who have done nothing
SO far. The short course dates
February Is to 23d are drawing
near and we would suggest that
those who have failed to respond SC
far now become active. Ii the mon
ey stringency keeps them from a
generous gift of money there still
remains tickets to sell others, circu.
lars to distribute and whole lot Of
talking to do in favor Of the short
course.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-12-18
City Council.

Very little business was transact
es at the council meeting Monday
evening besides the ordinary rout-
inc, The minutes Of the last meet
ing were read and approved. The
bills which appear below were al
lowed. The report of Chas. j. Seeds,
treasurer, for the month of Novem-
Der was approved.
A petition of property owners on
the West side for an electric light
on west South street west of the
West Side School House was refer
red to to the street committee.
Owing to his removal from the
second ward, b. w. Gtems with
drew from the city council and gave
up his position as manager of the
City Hall Opera House. In Mr..
Green's the city loses from the coun-
Gil room an able and efficient worker
for the city's welfare.
The meeting was adjourned until
tomorrow evening when several
| matters will be taken up. The
settling with M. Ford for paving
will be discussed, also the sewe,
matter will probably be DISPOSED Of
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-12-18
For Sale or Excha nge.

For Sale or Exchange.
So head Of Pole Angus cattle.
Good condition. Will sell on time
or exchange for farm or city proper
ty. Box 81, Independence, La. 49w2
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-12-18
Card of Thanks.

Words are inadequate to express
our sincere and heartfelt thanks to
our neighbcrs and friends through
out the city for their kindness
through the sickness and death of
our beloved son Floyd, and also for
the beautiful flowers and many kind
letters Of sympathy.
L. A. FRANK AND FAMILY.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-12-18

The O. B. U. must again refuse
students until Jan. 6 as will be seen
by the ad in another column. Sixty
one students entered this popular
school this last month bringing the
total enrolment to 16O. 5Ow4
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Card of Thanks.

The undersigned desire to express
their thanks and appreciation for
the kindness and favors shown them
them during the illness and death
of their beloved wife. daughter and
sister Mrs. Mildred Laity.
B Mr.. BERT LAITY,
Mr.. AND Mrs. W. H. MAGILI.,
Mrs. EARLE TABER,
Miss MARY MAGILl.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-12-18
For Sale.

Pony tread power, never been
used. Inquire of j. A. May, four
miles north of town. 45-4mo.