Connecticut western news., 1908-11-19

summers at Twin Lakes and formerly owned considerable property there.
 A Strong Team
 Canaan had a strong mems basket ball team last season but 1t is believed this seasons team will be stronger as there are some new aspirants for basket ball honors here. The first practice will be held in the town hall this evening and games with out-of-town teams will be arranged at an early date.
 The Night Watchman
 The prospect of Canaan having night watchman is exceedingly slim at the present time. At the meeting held last week, A. V. A Felten and F. R. Collin were appointed committee to confer with the other business men and ascer- tam how many are willing to make weekly contributions toward paying 8 watohman. MT. Felten made his rounds Tuesday afternoon and found that there is little enthusiasm for the project there fore it is likely it will be abandoned.
 2OOO Rainbow Trout
 One of the state hatcheries is over stocked with rainbow trout fry and local fishermen were notified that they could procure five inch troutlets at 25 cents per
 hundred therefore number "chipped in'' and ordered 2000. They will be placed where they can be found when they attain maturity. Some time ago Canaan fishermen obtained a supply of trout but as the habits of the fish and a number of other things were not taken into consideration, fishermen in another village reaped the benefit when the trout matured..
 StII Leaking
 The Berkshire Power Company made an unsuccessful attempt, recently, to stop the leak in their dam. It is ap- parently an opening in the rocks on which the dam rests and considerable water is being wasted at time when water is at premium. It is thought that had the effort been successful, the repairs would have been but temporary therefore plans are being considered for building additional wall, next year. on the lower side of the dam, in such manner that the leak will be perman- ently stopped. i Ladies Basket Ball Team
 The young ladies have formed their basket ball association for the coming season although officers have not, as yet, been chosen. Those who will play are Mrs. Fred Brewer and the Misses Edith Stanton, Della Graney, Pearl Garfield, Mamie Nelson, Margaret Hanlon, Mar garet Collins, Mary Collins, Catherine Finnegan and Miss Rosentahl. Ivanhoe Scott is to coach the team. Practice was commenced last Saturday evening and will be held each Saturday evening during the season. Autoist "Hcgged" the Road
 Our East Canaan correspondent says: John Mccarthy, while taking his sisters to the depot in Canaan Sunday afternoon met an automobile near the residence of George Dean. For some reason the auto did not turn out so it forced McCarthy's team in the ditch and breaking the wagon. The ladies were thrown under the overturned wagon but fortunately no one was hurt MT. Dean hitched up and carried the ladies to the depot
 Death of Mrs. James Rodemeyer Mrs. James RodemeYer, aged 57 years died Saturday in Bethel, Conn. after a long illness. The funeral was held Monday. She is survived by her hus- band, two sons, one II years, of age and the other five, two brothers, William Shellhoos of Canaan and one in New burg, also by a sister who lives in Bethel. Mr. and Mrs. Rodemeyer re- sided in Bethel before moving to Ga naau consequently the remains were in tered in the cemetery in the former place. Canaan people unite in extend ing sympathy to the bereaved ones. . The Assemblies
 } The assemblies in the town hall dur ing the winter are an assured fact At the meeting held last week, 37 people were present. Whist was enjoyed for two hours after which business meet ing was held and refreshments were served. F. H. Wilcox was chosen pres ident of the society aud A. P. Freeman treasurer. It was decided to hold these 7 meetings every other week, total of eight. There will be two dances ill the series, the balance being card parties. These meetings were much enjoyed last winter and the winter previous and 1t is believed they will be even more popular this season.
 A Fable
 A report has gained circulation to the l effect that the children of Leo Werner proprietor of the dry goods store ill the l bakery building, are ill with scarlet