Connecticut western news., 1907-10-17

of her son. Merritt Spaulding, after a long illness. The funeral was held Mon- day afternoon at the house with under taker O. M. Humphrey i'll charge. The services were conducted by the Rev. E. O. Gillette. The remains were in- tered in the lower cemetery.
 H. B. Ives attended a convention of the New England retail coal dealers at Scranton, Pa., last week. A special train with 189 persons on board was at the disposal of the dealers. the expense being borne by the mine owners. A tour of inspection of the mines of Dick son 6 Eddy was on the program. The dealers were also given ride to Wilkes barre
 Vacation House Chapel
 s. A. Kemp has been making various repairs at the Vacation House. The barn has been newly roofed, its location changed and is to be transformed into a chapel. The religious meetings and other gatherings have thus far been held in the house.
 Fright Causes Death
 R. H. Whitford received notice Tues day of the death of his niece, Miss Maud Barnum, aged 2S, at Indian Or chard. Mass, Monday night. Her de- mise was the result of heart trouble, brought on by excessive fright wheu thrown from wagon few months ago. The family formerly resided at Ashley Falls and the remains will be inferred there today.
 Autos Damaged Roads?
 The road force are about to begin the fall repairs on the various roads. The macadam stretch between Canaan and Ashley Falls is to be renowned. It is said that the automobiles have had a disasterous effect on it. At any rate it's smooth surface has been destroyed in many places whether the damage was caused by autos or teams.
 It PIsases Us
 It goes without saying that the con- struction of new houses, repairs on old ones, the building of cement walks and the various other evidences of an in- crease in Booster Club membership pleases THE NEWS. This newspaper has said time after time that it wants to see the town boom. Now that it is growing, slowly but surely, we view that growth with satisfaction. Keep the ball rolling. We'll help push. Getting Ready for Opening
 Georg o. Beverly and F. A. Baker of Hartford, who have leased the Garfield Inn, are in town experimenting the work of preparing the hotel for the opening. Just when this will take place is not known as it all depends on the length of time the completion of the sewer system requires. At present the work is pro- gressing as rapidly as possible and the contractors hope to finish the work by November 1.
 Stayed IA Years
 Christine Cedorholm and Frida Closson went to Jamestown, N. Y. October 1st where they have established themselves, in the millinery business. For IA years the former has been in the employ of Miss Sarah Adam and latter has been in her employ for two years. Miss Cederholm's case is one of the most re- when household help remain one year, to say nothing of IA. are decidedly rare nowadays.
 Ladies Basket Ball Team
 On Monday evening bevy of young ladies congregated in Miss Claudine Lumpkin's hat shop and made plans for the organization of basket ball team. They are the Misses Ella Langs, Clau- dine Lumpkin, Mary Collins, Margaret Collins, Florence Johnson, Margaret Hanlon, Caroline Camp, Maude Sohauf- fer, Miss Catharine Finnegan. At this meeting the proper shade, shape and kind of costume was discussed at length. At subsequent meetings the matter of expense, a place to play the games etc. WILL D0 COuSlucItu. It lS plduu6u EO nave a dozen or more members on the team. Marriage of Former Resident.
 The following from Williamstown, will be of interest.to the Canaan friends of the groom. Announcement was made Saturday of the wedding in Holy oke of A. D. Nicoll, manager of the Wllliamstown exchange of the New England telephone and telegraph com pany. and Miss Edith M. Roberts, ,daugh- ter of MT. and Mrs. Samuel H. Roberts of Williamstown. The ceremony was performed by Rev. H. H Morrill, of Hol- yoke. After short wedding Mir. and Mrs. Nicon will return to Williamstown to make their home." MT. Nicol is a Canaan boy and THE NEWS joins with his friends here in extending congratu- lations.
 School Notes
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