Connecticut western news., 1907-11-14

Work has been temporarily dicon- tinued on Henry Scutt's house and con- tractor Bonney and his force have re- sumed work on O. G. Smiths house.
 Contractor E, R. Lorraine's force of carpenters are in Cornwall. employed on the library and town building being erected there by millionaire Calhoun.
 The annual business and social meet ing of the registered members of the Canaan Choral Society will be held at Town Hall Monday evening at 500 o'clock.
 P. J. Butler, the tea man, was in New York last Thursday and Friday on business. While in the oity he inspected the plant of the Grand Union Tea Company.
 A man in the employ of the makers of the asbestos shingles which O. G. Smith IS to place on his residence arrived in town Monday and commenced laying this novel roof covering.
 One day last week F. F. Stevens shot a screech owl in one of the trees near the New England Lime Company's office. The same was presented to John Adams and will be mounted. | Henry Scutt's residence has had mushroom growth thus far. The struct- ure is roofed and sheathed and the finishing can thus be done this winter with comfort to the mechanics. Dr. H. L. Ross attended the automo- bile show in New York last week. Much to the regret of Canaanites he didn't find horn he liked better than l the one we mentioned recently.
 Many cellars are still partially filled with water, the result of the recent excessive dampness In some cases the water made its way into cellars that had never been even damp before. Mrs. George Hall and Mrs. Theodore Watson of Falls Village were among the many who enjoyed the celebration of the tenth anniversary of the Cranford Club given by Mrs. o. W. Camp Satur- day. | About 60 Masons attended the special communication of Housatonio lodge F. and A. M. Tuesday evening. The third degree was conferred on one candidate and refreshments followed the initia- | tory work.
 Tho looal faura Uhn aro In rracant drama this winter are in search of suitable play but up to date have not been able to find one that exactly fills the bill. They expect to reach decision in the near future, however. | MT. Smith, wife and son of New York, are at Samuel Briggs MT. Smith came for few days hunting and was the first man to whom a non-resi- dent hunters license was issued in North Canaan. It cost him 5000.
 Dr. Roberts of Pittsfeld was called here the latter part of last week to con- suit with pr. 0. w. Camp relative to Mrs. H. D. Humphreys illness. Dr. Roberts says that she is improving but that her recovery will be very gradual.
 A few members of the ladies basket ball team met at town hall Saturday evening for practice and thoroughly en- joyed the sport. If the new baskets arrive, sides will be chosen and game played this week Saturday evening. No spectators however.
 The lasting qualities of shingles on steep roofs over those on roofs of lesser incline is demonstrated on West Main street. The shingles which were taken from the residence of Frank F. Stevens were placed there 29 years ago and were in fairly good state of preservation when removed.
 Water Up, Light Down
 Last weeks rain again raised the water in the Housatonic river and de- creased the power of the Berkshire Power Company's water wheels there fore reducing the electric light voltage. It has now lowered considerably how ever and there is electric current in abundance.
 The First Assembly.
 The first in the series of assemblies will be held tomorrow evening in Town Hall. Cards will be played on this occasion and arrangements made for the subsequent gatherings. All who con- template attending during the winter are requested to be present tomorrow evening if possible.