Connecticut western news., 1908-11-12

taken a few rooms on Railroad street and are to occupy H. R. Whitford's house, now occupied by Henry Neeland, as soon as MT. Neeland takes possession of his new residence on Railroad street.
 MT. and Mrs. George Mather will ar rive home from their wedding tour next week and the members of the calithum- plan band are tuning up their instru- ments. Mir. and Mrs. Mather will board with Mrs. Mather's parents, MT. and Mrs. James Graney until the new house, now being built for them by MT. Graney, IS completed. A large pane of glass, to replace the one recently broken in the large show window of Bullock 6 Felten's store. ar rived last week and was placed In posi- tion by contractor Lorraln's men. In removing the broken pane, portion of it fell inside the window and created havoc with some small pieces of furni- ture which were being exhibited there. Special Town Meeting
 |. A special meeting was held Saturday afternoon in town hall to decide whether the selectmen should be authorized to borrow money to meet town expenses. It was unanimously voted to give them this authority.
 Business Mems Meeting To-Night
 The business mon and others who favor employing night watchman to patrol the streets are requested to at tended a meeting this (Thursday) eve- ming at 7:3O at "The Garfield" where the matter will be discussed and con- olusion reached
 Lost Valuable Horse
 On Sunday morning one of the pair of colts which Bullock & Felten pur- chased of Hillsdale, N. Y. parties a few months ago, was found in the barn with a broken leg and it was shot by Dr. G. E. Corwin How the accident occurred is not known but it was supposedly the result of the horse becoming cast.
 Death of Mrs. Waller | Mrs. Jane Waller died suddenly of heart disease at the home of her son William Waller early Tuesday morning, aged about 80 years. The funeral will be held at o'clock this afternoon at the house and the remains will be inferred in the Lower Cemetery. Beside the son, Mrs. Waller is survived by sister, who lives in Brooklyn. ! Deliberate Performers
 The entertainment gwen in town hall Tuesday evening under the auspices of the Odd Fellows was not very largely attended. The feats of prestidigitation i were clever but the performers were SO exceedingly deliberate that the patience of the audience was sorely taxed. A dance followed and was much enjoyed. The lodge will realize about $500 from the production.
 Has Gone South
 Mrs. Reuben R. Brewer, whose home has been in Canaan the past two years, left Saturday for Knoxville, Tennessee to spend the winter with Gordon M. Bentley nephew who is professor in the University at that place. The hoh- days she will spend ill southern Florida I with a nephew, William C. Bentley who owns several orange and grape fruit groves and is extensively engaged ! in the business.
 I443 Feet of Concrete Walk
 Daniel L. Peirce has been making some measurements on West Main street and finds that during the present year 772 feet of concrete sidewalk have been laid on that street and that on Prospect street 558 feet have been laid. In ad- dition to this 113 feet have been laid from the sidewalks to the piazzas in various yards, making grand total of of 1443 feet laid this season on these two streets by Booster club members.
 St. Joseph's Bazaar
 A bazaar, under the auspices of St. Joseph's church, will be held in town hall Wednesday evening. November 9. The admission, including dancing, will be 50 cents. Fancy articles will be on sale during the afternoon and eve ming. From three to five ill the after noon will be set apart for the children During thesa hours, the admission will i be free.
 Water Lowering
 : The waier is gradually lowering ill the reservoir on Canaan mountain and unless rain comes soon. and ill generous quantities, Canaanites may find them selves without a supply. Notice was served on the churches to discontinue the use of water in operating their motors which are attached to the organs and the company are bringing about the practice of water economy ill every pos sible direction
 May Have Night Wat chman
 For some time certain of the business men have been discussing the need of night watchman in this village and the happening of Monday afternoon, when