Connecticut western news., 1908-07-09

rers believe that he has left them his
property. His widow, however, asked
in New Haven for letters of administra-
ton on his estate. Her daughter, Natalie
Schenck Collins, also signed the request
that her mother act as administrators.
The petition was postponed a week, till
Mr.. Schenck's relatives can learn
whether a will was made or not. A
lively contest over the property seems
likely. Since separating from his wife,
Mr.. Schenck had lived the life of a re-
cluse at the fashionable Quinnipiac club
in New Haven.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Ellin and daugh-
ter, Martha, of Newark, N. J., are spend
ing their vacation at Mrs. Clara Ellis.
Mrs B. Neville and granddaughter
attended h 9 graduation exercises at
Searles high school. Mrs. Neville q
grandson, Donald Filming, was one of
the graduates.
Mrs. Baumsn has returned to New
Milford after spending few weeks with
her son, A. Bauman.
J. r. Jordan finished his job of
painting the Dewey residence last week.
Odell Munson of Waterbury, was a
guest of Mr.. Beveer last week.
Mrs. Fred Philip of Newburg, visited
friends in town last week.
Q. K. Williams COW barn was struck
by lightning last Thursday afternoon.
Only slight damage was done. Lightning
also struck butternut tree by the side
of the road above Chas. Turner's house,
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ Tallerday visited
Mrs. r. O. Miller last week
Lilly Johnson is sick with the measels
Earle Turner is home for two weeks
vacation, the first time he has been home
since he went away last October. He is
getting along nicely with his trade. He
Is learning the electrical business. .
Louis Smith spent the Fourth with
his parents at Brookfeld.
Bert Beebe spent the Fourth with his
parents in East Canaan.
Mr. Beveer returned to his home in
Waterbury last Monday after spending
three weeks at the Powell boarding
house. Mr.. Beveer returned much i'm
proved in health.
Joe Smith an d family, of New
York, spent the Fourth in town, return
ing Monday.
Msssrs. Joseph and James Ellis spent
the Fourth In town.
Paul Cleveland had an accident on the
Fourth which might have proved ser
lous. He picked up a cannon cracker to
relight it as he supposed it had gone
out. 1t exploded, striking him in the
face leaving many powder marks, but
fortunately none of the powder went
into his eyes DR.. Bissell dressed the
wound which was not serious.
Fred Otis resigned his position at the
drug store last Saturday and departed
for Springfield, Mass, on Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Keyworth, of New
Britain, and Mr.. and Mrs. TallerdaY and
Mrs. Tallerday's mother of Torrington,
were Fourth of July guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. R. Q. Miller.
q Everett Kroum and Miss Goldie Wyn-
koop of Newburgh, were united in
matrimony by the Rev. Simon Stephens
at the parsonage last Saturday night.
Mr.. Stephens says he only lacks four OF
fifty weddings since he has been in Lake
vile. Step lively now, We matrimonial
ly inclined.
e. .sSilas the Chore Boy" will be repeat
ed next month.
Miss Jennie Martin and lady friend
from Hartford, spent the Fourth with
Mr.. and Mrs. Abram Martin, returning
Monday morning.
Sidney Cowles visited Pittsfield las
week and met Earle Turner and re
turned with him on Friday night last
r The Fourth passed off without any
serious damage or accidents in this vii
lage. The majority of the people jour
,,aual ~ fo Pnutwioly hill II, tho auantnu
to witness the fireworks in honor of the
Lakeville Base Ball team.
. The rehearsal of the Cantata will be
Wednesday evenings hereafter instead
of Tuesday evenings.
Mr. Pitman of New York, was 4tf
Of July guest of Abram Martin, Jr.
Miss Rnth Spoor of Philmont. Is visit
ing with Miss Florence Martin.
Jessie Tottin returned from her vaca
ton last Tuesday.
Lakeville and Canaan cross bats AGAR
next Wednesday, July 10Th. to play of
the tie when neither side scored a run
All we can do is to wish our boys *
come home with another scalp dangling
from their belts. They deserve much
praise for the defense they have made
this year as they have not lost q gam,
since they Joined the league.
Mrs. Manchester and daughter Helen
of Winsted, spent Wednesday with Mrs
Helen M. Thrall.
Loren Miller is re-shingling his house
Mr.. Palmer is doing the work.
Frank Osborn arrived home Monday
for weeks vacation, bringing his cou
sin Winnie Odell with him.
Rev. Wilcox visited his family owe
the Fourth, his wife and daughter re
turning with him to his charge on th'
Hudson for while.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. K. Chaplin spent par
of this week in the city.
Mr. and Mrs. Will Perkins spent thu
Fourth with friends in Naugatuck.
Mr.. and Mrs. Stephen Dewall ar
visiting their sister, Mrs Mary Mcneil
Elizabeth Cleveland of New Haven, i
home for the summer vacation.
The Misses Annie and Evangelin
Cullen started Monday for Danbury
where they will take the summer schoo
| course.
Chas. Day, Jr., and wife arrived las
Friday to spend their vacation with MI
! Days parents.