Connecticut western news., 1907-12-19


sent US by Sharon subscribers. The first
refers to Sharon's board of selectmen.
sit is many years since the selectmen
of Sharon have had SO trying time as
the present. They entered upon their
duties as officers of the town with much
discord and many lawsuits confronting
them which they must either fight
through or settle. But they have moved
along in the discharge Of their duties
quietly, safely and most satisfactorily
to the people of Sharon. They have
adjusted and closed the several lawsuits
against the bondsmen of Frank P.
said bondsmen the amount found due by
the towns expert accountant, Mr.. Soule
of New Milford. We are pleased to
state here that Frank P. Haines has
fully paid the amount found due during
his tenure of office. By the careful
management on the part Of the select
men in closing this very unpleasant and
annoying matter, they undoubtedly
saved the town of Sharon many hun
dreds of dollars and restored quiet and
peace among the townspeople.
1t would seem quite impossible to Sc
lect three men to this honorable and re-
sponsible position that would work i'll
more perfect harmony together. We
hear of no disputes and no chickering's
among them, but move along in the
transaction Of business as one man.
How trus that IN union there is
strength. Such harmony is good bust
ness and must result in much saving to
the town.
Let us all again remember that the
highways in the town of Sharon were
greatly damaged by the freshets of the
past fall, thus giving the seleotmen ad-
from every part of the town that our
roads are badly washed and require i'm
mediate attention. They were equal to
the emergency. We have seen them
driving early and late to satisfy the de-
mands that came pressing upon them.
What can we say then more than this,
keep them in Office, irrespective of
their political affiliations. as long as they
will accept the position and discharge
their duties faithfully
The second communication treats of
the healthful exercise of basket ball.
"The young ladies of our high school
are enjoying the practice Of the game as
often as possible, anticipating at an early
day to receive a club from some adjoin-
ing town to try their skill. Nvc'
For young ladies to play ball, in Shar-
on, was in the opinion of some, a depart
ure from decorum But this antique
feeling that everybody must go with a
long face, to never smile, laugh or play
is fast passing away and they are learn-
ing to understand that this is one of the
most innocent and harmless recreations
possible.
But the young ladies had their trials
and tribulations, first in securing prop
er place for practice. Some thought to
occupy the town hall would be annoy
ing, but with true Yankee spirit the
young ladies persevered and secured the
hall, writing most lady-like letter to
the honorable board of selsctmen. How
could the selectmen but consent after so
earnest an appeal?
SO neither the young nor the old need
20 out of Sharon for lively times, for
with our basket ball association to enter
tain the younger portion of our people,
the Sharon entertainment course that il
securing such able talent for the older
ones, our dramatic association that al
ways draws large houses, it can truly be
said that Sharon will enjoy bright and
lively winter.
The letter which the young ladies
wrote to the selectmen is as follows
ITO James Fahey, August Pequ1gney
and Arthur Lamb, selectmen of the
town of Sharon;
We, the undersigned, of the Sharon
high school and members Of the basket
ball association Of Sharon, respectfully
state that if we occupied the town hall
for place of practice against your
wishes we truly apologize for the tres
pass. But we supposed we had per.
mission from the janitor, Mr., Rowley
who has charge of the hall, and further.
more, we understood and had been told
that since the hall was built and voted
at the first town meeting that all courts
religious societies and other societies and
associations in town, should have it free
of charge and later on charge when
heat and lights were used. The roller
skate club occupied it continually for 8
long time and all the dramatic societies
for practice free of charge. Again, the
various religious societies of Sharon
have taken without permission from the
town hall chairs, settees and tables and
at times left them out over night in
storms. Therefore, we most respect
fully request that you grant to us the