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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-02
We Wrote q Letter

to Santa Claus and reminded him
 that Christmas day was going to fall
 on December 25th, just as it has for
 a long, long time. And we informed
 him we wanted whole lot of pretty
 dolls, etc, to be sent to our store
 just as soon as possible. and he was
 so DELIGHTED that he called us
 up on the telephone and said he I'd
 send them right away. And he kept
 right on talking. asking whole lot
 of questions. He wanted to know
 was "Cinder Park" laid out yet; if
 the Woodbury trolley line would ever
 be finished; if the democratic alder
 men had begun business yet; if Bald
 win street was double tracked, or was the single track ever finished; if the firemen were allowed to ride free on the trolley yet. the same as they
 are in all big cities where he calls around once year. He also wanted to know if the Waterbury cops were deprived of riding free on the trolleys, and if so. wanted to know what the reason was. He seemed to be very much interested in the brass bulioHeu, plut ttdteu SlleeI WdlhelS. He thought the new board of safety should have a sign on each cops back WE WALK. He also wanted to know if the 'cops" were still pull ing the wine dispensers for selling on Sunday, and if so. why in thunder don't the people drink Phelan'S tea, coffee or buttermilk and leave intoxi- cants severely alone. Well, that is very good advice and we hope the comTng year will see a reform. By reform We mean we hope everyone who doesn't drink good tea and cof- fee will call at our store and get the l good kind; it only costs you the same | as the poor quality costs you from the other fellow. For the nice tast- ing kind remember
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-02
MEETINGS TONIGHT.

Boys club.
 Pequot club.
 Naturalist club.
 Board of aldermen.
 c. w. A., regular meeting
 Court G. Verdi, No 151, F. of A.
 St Michael's Altar society, Water- vile.
 Rosedale camp, No 9615, M. w. of A.
 Mattatuck lodge, No 1S7, N. E. o. P.
 Waterbury Musicians Protective association
 c. w. A., shorthand and typewrit- ing, art work, millinery, dressmak- ing.
 Friendly league, school of house. keeping, public school cookery S:45 a. m., 1:30 p. m., second course cook cry for league members 7:30; home 7:30; domestic arts, mil llnery, 7:3O D. m; physical training, 1:3O and S:30; seamstress, 7:30.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-02
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-02

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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-02

An order issued Saturday from the adiutant generals office directs com manding officers to forward reuuisi- tions for sufficient olive drab uniforms to fit out the enlisted men of their commands.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-02
THANKSGIVING Wines and Liquors

Very high grade goods at very low prices.
 Hcnnessy's Star Brandy ..... $1jG Martel 3 Star Brandy ....... 1J0 Dekyper's Gin 0argeD ......... 125 Dekyper's Gin (smalD ........ 100 Elbart Gin ............... loo Maple tim .................. 1Oo Hunters Baltimore Rye ....... 1.00 Wilson's .................... 100 Pepper ................. 1.OO LeWlS bb -................. 1.OO Old Taylor INSTRUMENTATION. 100 Fine Ports and Sherries .... 10
 Extra fine whiskies. rums, gins. brandies. s2.00 and upwards
 Our $500 liquors can't be beat.
 Very old and nourishing ports and sherries s2.00 per gallon. Goods de- livered free.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-02

DeWitt's Little Early Riser Pills are sold by Buckingham Pharmacy.
Connecticut western news., 1907-05-23
DEPUTY SHERIFFS CHOSEN.

North Canaan, burlington and Norfolk
 Appointments to be Made in June.
 Sheriff-elect Frank H. 1'urkington of Litchtield county has announced the following appointments of deputies: Cornwall, Nathan Dunbar, Cornwall Bridge; Canaan, Isaac P. Hornbeck. Falls Village; Goshen, John P. Quorter; Litchfield, William E. Huntington; Morris, Walter P. Benton; New Hart ford, H. J. Stanclift; New Milford, J. Edward Hungerford; Plymouth, Frank G. Barnes; Salisbury, David H. Hat maker, Chapinville; Thomaston, George O. Hofforder; Washington, Dallas J. Wyant, Washington Depot; Water town, Frank O. Peck; Winchester. Harry W. Newoity, Winsted; Truman Catlin, deputy jailer; assistant deputy, W. s. Judson; Mrs. Truman Catlin, ma tron. The other appointments which comprise Torrington, Norfolk and North Canaan will not be made until June.
Connecticut western news., 1907-05-23
MAY NOW SHOOT DEER
ALLOWS PROPERTY PROTECTION"

New Law Will Probably Have the Ef-
 feet of Exterminating Deer from
 Connecticut-Law was not Needed
 in Litchfield County.
 Much to the regret of Litchfield county folks, the deer bill passed the House last week. This bill authorizes land owners to kill deer on their own lands, providing the deer are damaging the property. An amendment was offered, eliminating New Haven, Litch- field and Fairfield counties from the op- eration of the proposed law on the ground that those counties do not want the privilege of killing deer. But the amendment was rejected, and the bill passed, making it permissible for farm CTS and other land owners of the whole state to protect" their property from the maursuding propensities of the deer.
 This amends Section 8. IA of the gea- eral statutes, which protects deer until June l, 1911, and provides that "the burden of proof that any deer found in the possession of any such owner or lessee was killed ill conformity with the provisions of this proviso, shall be upon said owner or lessee.
 Unless we are much mistaken, now that he has the law on his side, the Con- necticut farmer, in justification of his slaughter of the innocents" will amaze the public with his tales of the exten- sive damage which these animals have done to his crops. On this phase of the question The Hartford Post says, (and we agree with them) that it will doubt less be no difficult matter for a sports man farmer who kills deer to produce sufficient proof of damage to justify his gun play, and the enactment of the bill into law will doubtless mark the begin ing of the end of deer ill Connecticut.
Connecticut western news., 1907-05-23
THREE MILES, 15 MONTHS.

Letters Leave East Canaan in Feb-
 ruary, 1906. and Reach Canaan
 May, 1907.
 On Monday, as Frank Anson, of the Jackson & Eggleston Co.,, was sorting a pile of old advertising matter, he picked up catalogue in a large envelope and was about to throw it into the waste paper basket, when a small package, sub- stantially tied, fell to the floor. It proved to be some letters, bearing the East Canaan postmark, under date of Feb. 13, 1906. The letters were ad- dressed to Canaan people, and appar- ently when placed in the mail bag, had slipped into this large envelope, there to remain undiscovered for more than fif- teen months, as the envelope and con- tents had been laid aside as soon as re- ceived. The letters were taken to the postoffice and finally reached the people for whom they were intended, although fifteen months consumed in travelling three miles isn't exactly rapid transit.
Connecticut western news., 1907-05-23
Sunday School Convention.

The 44th anniversary of the Litchfield Northwest Sunday School Union will be held with the First Church of Christ at Cornwall on Thursday, June 9th. The morning session commences at 10 o'clock. The speakers will be Rev. Charles N. Fitch, West Cornwall, Royal K. Southwick, Thomas l.. Norton, Will liam H. Hall, Rev. E. B. Sanford, D. D. In the afternoon commencing at 80 there will be praise service, conducted by c. Willis Parsons, and addresses by Rev. T. R. Wallace, both of Canaan, al- so by J. W. Rae, and Rev. E. 0. Starr. Sunday schools in the towns of Canaan Cornwall, Goshen, Kent, Norfolk, North Canaan, Salisbury, sharon, and Warren are embraced in this Union.
Connecticut western news., 1907-05-23
THE LIME INDUSTRY
INDICATIONS ARE VERY PROMISING
New England Company Installing Ro- tary kiln-Connecticut Company to Have Electric Drill-Labor Situation is Quite Once More.
New England Lime Go.


 At their Adams, Mass, plant this company are installing gas producer, rotary kiln, the first of its kind in this section. By its use a continuous supply of lime is delivered and it is expected that it will accomplish considerable saving in the cost of production. The N. E. company have control of the patent process for the states of Massa- chusetts and Connecticut.
 The labor question is now causing no trouble at East Canaan. Nearly all the former Italian employees, who struck re- gently, are back at work at the old wage scale and the Greeks, or most of them, have been sent back to New York. At the present time the company has more help thar it really needs.
 At the Peirce and Freeman branch six kilns are in operation, three of them being gas producers which are operating very satisfactorily.
 The dull season in the lime business is approaching. Last year was the ban ner and none of the concerns expect to do as much business during 1907. High prices of labor and material retard con- struction as does the fact that next year is presidential year.
 Connecticut Lime Company.
 Two kilns are in operation and it is expected to start the third this week.
 No trouble is being experienced with t,le labor question. An adequate force is at work.
 The company recently erected near the kilns three tenement houses for the W workmen.
 Experiments are being made in the quarry with drill to be operated by electricity. It is the first of its kind ill this section and is recommended as being more economical than the steam drill heretofore used. If such proves to be the case, it will be adopted for perma- nent use.
 Garfield Lime Go.
 William Canfeld has the material on the ground at East Canaan for the fifth kiln which he is to construct. Work will probably be begun the latter part of this week or the early part of next. The new kiln will add 40 feet to the length of his building.
 William Canfeld has purchased about 5000 cords of wood at Cornwall Bridge and it is being loaded on the cars for transportation to his East Canaan kilns.
Connecticut western news., 1907-05-23
FALLS VILLAGE RACE TRACK.
Owners of Speedy Horses May Put 1t in Condition "A Day Dream.

It m COnQitlOn "A Lay Dredm.
 Residents of Falls Village and Lime Rock are discussing the advisability of putting the race track in the old fair ground at Falls Village in condition for use for horse training and for an occa- sional Saturday afternoon matinee or friendly "brush" between future "Ma- jor Delmars'' and "Maud S's'' Now why didn't they think of this before those $10 houses and the other lumber at Amesville was all sold? 'Twould have been an easy matter to move dozen or so of them down there, use the lumber for exhibition hall, stables, machinery hall, agricultural hall, floral hall, poul- try hall, cattle sheds, etc., and revive the Union Agricultural Society's fair as held several years ago. We'd all be glad to hear that such thing had hap pened, and see how easy it is to do it. on paper
Connecticut western news., 1907-05-23
SHAD SCARCITY
Some Means Should be Provided to
 Perpetuate Them

Some Means Should be Provided to
 Perpetuate Them
 The United States fish commission de- clares we shall have few shad to eat un- less the fishermen change their tactics. There was time when the name of shad was one of contempt and when the fish were actually used as fertilizer, When the shad were disappearing the government took hand, and for many years was active in restoring the supply by artificial processes of matching. The government succeeded admirably for a time, but new methods of capture and the increased energy of fishermen have reduced the numbers again, and about all the government can say is that, un- less fishermen refrain from fishing for shad, for few years. or confine their efforts to a very short period, the shad is going to disappear, virtually, as regular article of diet, at this season of the year. And it is hardly to be expected that such self-denial will be exercised by any, since there is no compulsion, and no organization could be effective which would prevent some from thriving at the expense of the many.
Connecticut western news., 1907-05-23
ACROSS THE LINE

News of our Busy Berkshire County
 Neighbors.
 Pittsfield claims B, ,0o0 population. Great Burlington may have a summer theatre.
 Charles Perry of Sheffield was taken to the House of Mercy during the week to have the first finger of his right hand removed. While unloading hay about three weeks ago tine of fork struck the finger, infiicting slight wound. Later the intense pain led him to seek medical advice, and he was advised to have the finger amputated. rs.assa
 The town of Mount Washington will observe its 115th anniversary on June 1
Connecticut western news., 1907-05-23
SALARY FOR SHERIFFS.
That for Litchfield County Sheriff to
 be S3OOO.
on paper.

Contrary to all expectation, the judi ciary committee decided to report the bill eliminating all fees from the office of county sheriffs and substituting sala- ries therefor. The salaries agreed upon are as follows: For New Haven county sheriff, $6000 year; for the sheriffs of Fairfield and Hartford counties, $500O a year; for the sheriff of New London county, $4000 year; for the sheriffs of Windham and Middlesex counties, $2500; Litchfield county, $3000, and Holland county, $2000 year. Besides these sal aries the bill will provide for the trans portation of prisoners from the county jail to Wethersfield.
Connecticut western news., 1907-05-23
EXTENSIVE LAND DEAL
VIM. CANFIELD BUYS 1000 ACRES

Purchase Includes the Pretty East In-
 dia Lake-Will Raise Water and Erect
 Cottage-Propertyi is Located in New
 Marlboro and SandisfeId.
 A land deal was recently completed, whereby William Canfeld of Canaan becomes tho owner of 1000 acres in the towns of New Marlboro and Sandisfield. owned until recently by 0. E. White of Willimantic and known as the Holt property. MT. Canfield owned this prop. erty several years ago. It consists al most entirely of woodland and is located three miles east of his Canaan Valley residence.
 Included in the purchase is the East India Lake, about 3-4 of mile in cir conference and beautiful sheet of water The water will be raised, new gates etc. constructed and a reservoir formed to provide power for the saw mill at Canaan Valley where MT. Can field saws his stock for lime barrels and lumber for various uses.
 Mr. Garfield is to erect rustic cot tage on the banks of this lake and it will be occupied by his family during the warm weather. Several city people are also desirious of locating cottages on the banks of this lake which is about 3 1-2 miles from the Norfolk railroad station.
 The real estate which Mr. Garfield owned before making this purchase nearly surrounded the 1000 acres in question and he now has a continuous tract of nearly 5000 acres. It is possible for him to start in the town of North Canaan, cross the town of New Marl- boro and go one third across the town of Sandisfeld, distance of about ten miles without leaving his own property This is said to be one of the largest tracts under single ownership anywhere in the New England states.
 Inasmuch as this is largely covered with timber ..Mr. Canfeld has in it a valuable asset which is increasing in value each year.
 A considerable quantity of the wood he will make use of ill his lime kilns and in his extensive building operations.
Connecticut western news., 1907-05-23
CANAAN CONN. THURSDAY, MAY 23 19O7
EAST CANAAN BURGLARY.
Postoffice Entered and the Thieves
 Get But Little Booty.

Get But Little Booty.
 Last Friday evening Stratton Bro. $ store at East Canaan was burglarized. The intruders gained an entrance by breaking one of the front windows. With an iron bar they pried open the money drawer and got about thirty cents in change. They visited the postoffice portion of the store, ransacked it thor oughly and obtained about S1.00 and & few stamps. It is thought to be the work of tramps. A dance was in pro- gress in the hall across the street, and some of those who were returning home from there met two strangers who were prboably the burglars. No attempt to capture them was made, as the burglary had not been discovered at that time.
Connecticut western news., 1907-05-23
Getting Low.

Up in Great Burlington they are argu- ing over what kind of a hat the driver of the fire team shall wear. Evidently the supply of "scrap" material IS getting low in that part of Berkshire.
Connecticut western news., 1907-05-23
Ambitious Old Gentleman

Henry o. Stevens, who was TT years old last October, this spring put in acres of oats, which are up nicely, be- tween 4 and 5 acres of corn, acres of potatoes and planted a large garden besides doing about $25 worth of work in East Canaan cemetery of which he is superintendent, and working for various neighbors.
Connecticut western news., 1907-05-23
In a Minute.

The Massachusetts State Board of. Az riculture is to hold a meeting at Great Harrington June 25. The various sub- jeots to be taken up will be the dairy COW, the practical horse, poultry and the raising and packing of fruit for the market. One of the remarkable demon strations to be made is the killing and
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-12-18

phone rang. she went to the tele-
phone herself.
What's that you say Can't come?
Why, that's too bad. But you viii be
here tomorrow. Of coursei Whati
Will send notef Yes. Well, come as
early as you can"
An hour later the note came. Mrs.
Botsford read IL with perplexed face
then passed Il 10 her husband.
81 didn't know she spelled her name
that way. John" she said. though Of
course we never saw II spelled out
I'm afraid she's not so well educated
as We thought And OF course a lovers
opinion isn't always reliable. Poor
Edward
Mr. Botsford nodded vaguely and
opened the note. which read:
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Botsford-- Sorry
cannot come according 20 agreement
Imperative summons elsewhere. VIII see
you tomorrow. Faithfully, etc.
NJ LEHKNOCKs
Rather abrupt for good form. isn't
itT' queried Mr.. Botsford. THE name
might masquerade almost any nation
atty that's foreign. but never mind,
Julia We must be as nice to her as
we can for Edwards sake"
At o'clock that night after the
palms and mistletoe and holly had
been arranged Sarah suddenly burst
upon them with face full OF consterna-
ton.
~ ahafr gh tsShAfc
left entirely. | was at the range
watchin' the turkey. an she come in
with her hat on an said that every
thing was ready. so could attend to It
now. an she left this note for ye."
But why did she goT' gasped Mrs.
Botsford. II thought
'She said everything was all ready,
Sarah repeated stolidly. IAN that |
could attend to 1t now. There" as a
clear car tinkle sounded outside; that's
her car startin now. She said she
wanted TO catch the o o'clock"
Mrs. Botsford opened the note with
trembling fingers. AS she read she
frowned. looked mortified, laughed
and finally passed the note TO her hus-
band. with shining eyes. She's all
right" was her only comment The
note read:
Dear Mrs. Botsford-You really must
forgive me l had an errand downtown
and SO called at your house an hour
earlier than / intended. thinking that 1
would stop there awhile, and then per
haps you and / would do the errand to-
gether. A sight OF your lovely chrysan-
themums drew me straight through the
gate 10 the side entrance. Then you
opened the door. and some way we drifted
into the kitchen before / quite realized
what l was doing. Then your straits
and a remembrance OF former triumphs
conspired TO do the rest / really do love
cooking and have taken a lot OF courses
In special things ! think l have excelled
myself this time and believe you will be
satisfied with the result Sarah and the
second girl can manage the rest very
nicely. / shall do my errand now and
Will stay with my aunt at the MARI
borough tonight II viii be more con-
venient You may expect rs quite early
tomorrow morning. Lovingly.
MARGUERITE LENOX.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-12-18
An Xmas Mistake


tCopyright 1907 by Frank II. Sweet
CT. NICHOLAS was resting
From his Christmas work at last,
The gifts had all been given,
The holidays were past,
And, doing in his armchair,
With his cat upon his knees,
The good saint smoked his honest pipe
And took his honest ease.
But something reused him quickly.
He started from his seat.
A soldier bold. a maiden fair,
Were kneelins at his feet.
"st. Nicholas" the maiden cried,
"BehoId my fearful plight!
These wounds have been inflicted
Since that dreadful. dreadful night
When you left me in the stocking
OF being ! dare not name"
She paused. The soldier raised his
voice
And said; ~ blush with shame
To stand before your ssintship
In the dress you now behold,
But the way ! have been treated
Makes my very blood run cold.
I've been nvrssd and kissed and cod
died.
I've been rocked and sung to sleep
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-12-18
Our Special
Till Christmas

r7If you want fine candy for
Christmas come and examine
our line of all kinds of Candy
Ourhome made of different
kinds, all guaranteed pure.
We have nice line of Box
Candy. Also small boxes of
Cigars, and Statuary suitable
for Christmas gifts, at lowest
prices. Free ticket for chance
on statue given with every 25c
purchase or over. And a neat
present. will be given to every
customer during Christmas
week.
Broken Taffy Zoe per ID
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-12-18

A SOLDIER BOLD, MAIDEN FAIR. WERE
KNEELING AT HIS FEEr
Oh, were not a soldier still
I'd almost like 10 weep"
"Ah,7 unused the good ST. Nicholas,
~ think understand"
And he smiled a merry little smile
And eouehed behind his hand.
'Twas on that busy Christmas eve,
When all was in . whirl,
This doll was given 10 a boy,
This soldier to a girl
And then aloud he gravely said:
II grieve to see your pain,
But IL you'll stay with me a year
All shall be we'll again.
Next Christmas eve, my children,
When you are we'll and strong,
! will put you in the stockings
Where you really do belong"
81 wonder where my soldier isl"
Cried gentle little Mol,
And Baby, caring round him, sebbed,
"Where is my saby doI7"
But, though they hunted high and low
And searched both far and near,
The maiden and the soldier bold
Were seen no more that year.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-12-18

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headache toothache. period pains, etc,
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Shops Headache Tablets simply kill
pain by coaxing away the unnatural
blood pressure. That is all. Address
DR. shoop. Racine, Wis. Sold by Geo.
Sharrar.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-12-18

Don't the Rexall Remedies deserve
your confidence The pure food law
did not necessitste any changes. on tn
contrary il has set the stamp of appro-
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law How many others can You say
this of Get sample of the Rexall Or
derlies Laxative at Stanard's Central
Drug Store.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-12-18

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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-12-18
in the Kitchen.

Miss Ella (the cook Go long. now.
Mlstah Johnsing. How dare yo' kiss
NAH ruby lips?
Mr. Johnson Fo' de Lawd. Miss
Jacksing An jess couldn' ersist claim
in de privilege when All seen dat mis-
tletoe
Miss ELLA What mistletoe yo' all
talkin' bout?
Mr.. J0hnson-W'y. dat hangin' rom
de shelf right Dove yo' beautiful haid.
Miss la-TIuh. OATS nothin' but a
bunch o. spinach.