Connecticut western news., 1907-07-11
FALLS VILLAGE
MET DEATH IN AN AIR SHAFT
Fourth Passed Quietly-NeW Barber Family Clam Bake-Artist Comes to ToWn-Many Visitors.
A SHOCKING DEATH

to ToWn-Many Visitors.
 SHOCKING DEATH
 On Thursday last H E. Howe, received the shocking intelligence of the very sudden death of his daughter Martha l.. Howe at her boarding place, an apart ment hotel ill Boston. Mass. Miss Howe's death was the result of falling five stories through an air-shaft. The medi- cal examiner who had charge of the case reached the conclusion that between four and five o'clock on the morning of the Fourth she left her room ana went to the bath room to ascertain the cause of noise which was annoying her in the air-shaft, leaned too far over the edge, lost her balance and fell to her death. AS her intimate friends in the house were absent her absence was not noticed. About 10.45 Thursday morning, the body was discovered by one of the other occupants of the build ing who was opening window in the shaft. Both the unfortunate woman's arms were broken, her back, limbs and neck bruised. Miss Howe was B years of age and for eight or nine years had been employed in the government inter- nal revenue department at Boston. She
 
 about two years, during her childhood, resided at Huntsville. After leaving Huntsville, the family lived in various places. The remains were brought to Falls Village Saturday afternoon and on Sunday afternoon the funeral was held from her parents home, the Rev. MT. Evans officiating. The remains were inferred in Grassy Hill cemetery. She is survived by her parents and her brother Clifford, who is a resident of Boston THE NEWS joins with the many friends of the family and extends most sincere sympathy ill their sad and sudden bereavement. The burial plot in which the remains were inferred Is one which she selected, while here last year on vacation visit, as that in which she desired to be buried, little thinking at the time that the termination of her life was so near That Miss Howe en- joyed the respect and esteem of her as- sociates was evidenced by the profusion of flowers which they contributed and which accompanied the remains here. They consisted of a magnificent floral piece four feet square, contributed by the government officials, and smaller pieces, wreaths etc. by her fellow work CTS In addition there were num- Der of handsome floral tributes from Falls Village friends of the deceased or of her parents.
 AT THE INN
 Folkes who registered at The Inn the past week include R. l.. Knapp, Boston; E. s. Willett, Bridgeport; l.. D. Combs, Albany; H. V. Johns, Winsted; Charles Soules, Holland, Mass: E. l.. Holcomb, Winsted; J. J. Mo Queeney, New Haven; H. A. Woodward, New York; H. T.. Hannah. Albany, N. T.; R. F. Isbell, Albany, N. Y; O. E. Winton, Bridge port; w. D. Miller and wife, Waterbury; MT. and Mrs. E. I. Dudley, Bridgeport; G. 0. Girard, Winsted; F. H. Barnes, Danbury; George Bratengeier, Norfolk, Conn
 QUIET FOURTH.
 The observance of the Fourth was a quiet and pleasant one. All precincts have been heard from and as far as known all fingers, toes, eyes, etc., are still intact. There were several private displays of fireworks, which were much enjoyed. Caution and watchfulness prevented fires and it was pleasant day in every respect. The temperature was ideal and many people were in town.
 IT'S RoTH's BARBER SHOP
 Because of the fact that R. D. Merri- man of Lime Rock who had arranged for the purchase of the Argall barber shop, was disappointed in his effort to get a man to take charge of same, he waived his option and MT. Argall dis posed of the shop and equipment last week to Adam Roth, ST., of Danbury, Conn.,, father of grocer Roth.
 HELD ANNUAL CLAM BAKE.
 George Hanchett of Bridgeport, Miles Hanohett and wife of New Jersey and w. Millius ana wife of Waterbury were Fourth guests at Charles Hanchett's. AS has been tho custom for several years, family clambake was held Thursday afternoon. Clans and the accessories were there in abundance and the occa- sion was most enjoyable one.
 SUCCESSFUL SOCIAL EVENT.
 The dance in Citizens hall on the Fourth was successful event from every standpoint. Good attendance, good mu- sic, pleasant evening, congenial crowd.
 John Belden spent the Fourth here, the most pleasant sport on earth ill his estimation. And plenty of people agree with him.
 A. A. Roth returned Saturday evening from Danbury, where he spent several days in camp with a club of which he is a member.
 Stiles Mellen and wife have returned from their wedding tour and have com menced housekeeping ill the Miner build ing.
 Mrs. James Grey and son, Kirkland, and friend, Frank Williams, have re- turned home after few days visit at Mrs Lewis R. Holmes.
 Mrs. Lewis R. Holmes returned home one day last week after few days visit with her daughter, Mrs. Charles Miller, of Dover Plains
 Edward Burnett and wife of New Ha- ven are guests of Mrs Edith Ward MT