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Connecticut western news., 1908-04-23
OBITUARY
MISS HATTIE E. BENEDICT.
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MISS HATTIE E. BENEDICT.
 The death of Miss Hattie E. Benedict, at her late residence in The Taghkanic, April 7th, 1908, after long period of physical decline, removes from Sharon member of one of those old families whose name has been a synonym for honesty, worth and religion. She was daughter of MT. Ethel Ben edict and Mrs. Susan Benedict, and was born in Sharon, Conn, August 8, 1882.
 The old homestead near the Benedict mill still stands, but IS not at present occupied by any member of the family.
 With the exception of a comparatively brief residence in the West, Miss Bene- dict spent her entire life in Sharon and was very fond of it's people.
 She was most consistent and devoted member of the Congregational church, joining it on confession of her faith, in July, 1858. In true and most remark able way the church was her spiritual home, though for some years she was ot permitted to attend it's services. She gave regularly to it's support how ever and the legacy of $1 300 in her will evidences her deep affection.
 The cause of foreign missions and the Womans' Board were forms of Christian activity in which Miss Benedict was especially interested Of the latter or ganization, in it's Sharon auxiliary, she was the treasurer and did a great deal to keep up generous annual contribu- tiOn.
 In her private character, Miss Bene- dict was pure, charitable, conscientious and deeply religious, though the temper ament of her religious life was tinged with a vein of sadness. The death of a sister ten years ago was a blow from which she never recovered. To each other, these sisters clung with rare and beautiful deyotion.
 It was ordered by a wise Providence, that for Miss Benedict the long years of her invalidism and seclusion from the world and its delights should end as the Easter festival approached. The victory of faith she won and earned ! Miss Benedict was a soul who dwelt apart and lived with God. She was one of those virgins who follow the Lamb whithersoever he goeth. Her ideals were unwordly. For such there is no doubt and no fear, but palms and crowns be- yond the stars.
Connecticut western news., 1908-04-23
PULPIT AND PEW
Happenings of Interest in Shron's
 Religious Circles

Happenings of Interest in Shron's
 Religious Circles
 ST. BERNARDS CHURCH.
 Their will be high mass next Sunday, April 18th in St. Bernard's Church at 1l:15 o'clock.
 On Easter Sunday the Rev. Father DeSuraur, of Falls Village, said Mass in St. Bernard's Church. Miss May Smith of New Haven was the organist. IL the afternoon Benediction of the most bles- sed Sacrament was said at 4:30.
 METHODIST CHURCH
 Easter services were held in the Meth and in the Young Peoples Meeting.
 A very generous gifts of flowers from Mrs. Low and arranged by MT. Stephens and his daughter made 8 beautiful and appropriate decoration. The congrega- tions at all the services attested the gen. eral regard for and appreciation of the holy festival.
 Mrs. Sperring, the organist who has been i'll during the past two weeks ar ranged with Miss Mamie Loucks, to take her place. The day, throughout, was a holy delight.
 CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH
 In spite of the threatening weather last Sunday morning, the church was filled with it's Easter congregation. Thanks to the check of liberal proportion which Mrs Hertzel gave for flowers, a New York greenhouse contributed largely of its beauties in the way of lilies and other flowers toward an ideal Easter setting in the front of the church, MT. Baker made most excellent use of large wooden cross as a background and support for a cross of laurel with center piece of lilies Miss Ross sang an Easter solo and the choir distinguished itself in an unusually pleasing anthem.
 On account of the lengthening of the days, the evening services will be held three quarters of an hour later; the o. E at 6:45 and the evening service at 7:30
 Next Sunday the morning subject will be "The Barren Fig Tree," and in the evening the pastor will lecture on"Judg. ment."
Connecticut western news., 1908-04-23
Sharon Church Directory

First Congregational Church, Rev. .. l.. Forte Pastor. Sunday ser 1ices: Morning, 1030; Sunday School Immediately following preaching service. Christian Endeavor, 6.45 p. m.; evening 7.3O; prayer and conference meeting, Thursday evening at 7:30
 Christ Church-Rev. L. H. Schwab, Rector. Sunday Services, 10.30, a h., Service with sermon; 500, p. m., Evening Prayer. Holy Communion on first Sunday of the month and Holy Days at 1O:3O, a. m. Sunday School after morning service. All cordially W elcome.
 Methodist Episcopal Church-Rev. W, A Mackey, Pastor. Morning service, 1O.3O; Sunday school, immediately fol- lowing; Epworth League, 6.45 D. m.;
Connecticut western news., 1908-04-23
T SHARON ~

evening service, 7.3O; prayer meeting, Thursday evening at 7.30.
 St. Bernard's Church h-Rev. Father Smith, Pastor. Morning service, 11.15; once each month at 9 a. m.
 Second Congregational Church (Ells worth) - Rev. w. E. Page, Pastor. morning service, II; Sunday school, 1915; Christian Endeavor takes place of evening service at 7.30; prayer meet ing, Thursday at 230 D. m.
Connecticut western news., 1908-04-23
Cornwall Caucus

The Cornwall republican caucus was held Saturday afternoon. L. J. Kicker son, N. L. Dunbar, E. R. Baldwin and P. Rogers were elected as delegates to the state convention.
Connecticut western news., 1908-04-23
Didn't Attend

So few democrats appeared to attend the Colebrook caucus Monday that the caucus was not held, therefore the chair man of the town committee named the delegates to the state convention.
Connecticut western news., 1908-04-23
WANTED-A MINISTER

 We have been without a pastor Some eighteen months or more Though candidates are plenty; We've heard at least a score. All of them "tip top" preachers, Or so their letters ran; All of them sure to please us, Each one a splendid man. The first who came among us, By no means was the worst; But then we didn't think of him Because he was the first It being quite the custom To sacrifice few, Before a church in earnest Determines what to do. Next came spruce young dandy, Who wore his hair too long; Another's s coat was shabby, And his voice not over strong, And one, nice young student, Was worse than all of those; We couldn't hear the sermon For thinking of his nose. Then wearing of candidates, We looked the country through, Mid doctors and professors, To find one that would do. And after much discussion On who should bear the ark, With tolerable agreement We fixed on Dr. Parke. Here we thought it settled, But were amazed to find Our f1attering invitation Respectfully declined. We turned to Dr. Hopkins To help us in the lurch. Who strangely thought his College Had claims above tour church." Next we dispatched committees By twos and threes, to urge The labors for Sabbath Of the Rev. Shallow Splurge, He came; a marked sensation So wonderful his style Followed the creaking of his boots AS he passed up the aisle. His tones were so affecting. His gestures so divine, A lady tainted ln the hymn Before the second line. And on that day he gave us, In accents clear and loud, The greatest prayer ever addressed To an enlightened crowd. Of faith and true repentance, He nothing haG to say; He rounded all the corners, And smoothed the rugged way Managed with great adroitness To entertain and please, And leave the sInner's conscience Completely at it's ease. Six hundred is the salary We gave ill former days. We thought it very liberal, And found it hard to raise; But when we took the paper, We had nc need to urge To raise cool two thousand For the Rev. Shallow Splurge. In vain were all our efforts, We had no chance at all.e We found ten city churches Had given him a call; And he in prayerful waiting, Was keeping all in tow. But where they bid the highest Twas whispered he would go. And now, good Christian brothers. We ask your earnest prayers, That God would send shepherd To guide our church affairs; With this clear understanding A man to meet our views Must preach to please the sinners And fill the vacant pews.
 Washington Star.
Connecticut western news., 1908-04-23
Harlem Railroad.

Trains arrive at Sharon Station, north bound at 9.22 8. m., l1.38 a. m., 2.32 D.. m., 5.54 p. m., 7,42 p. m.; southbound at 7.20 a. m., 9.22 a. m., 1.47 p. m., ALA p. m., 6.15 p. m. Sundays, northbound, 717 a. m. and CAT and TAO p. m.
Connecticut western news., 1908-04-23
Salisbury Caucus

The Salisbury republican caucus will be held in Town Hall Saturday at 2:30 D. ID.
Connecticut western news., 1908-04-23
BE WISE

Before you buy that watch call and look over the large stock at Tripp's.
 All of our watches are products of the legitimate watch manufac- urersand are guaranteed in every way by the maker and by us. For anything in the Diamond, Watch, Clock o1 Jewelry line call and see Tripp and get his prices. It will pay you.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1908-11-27

Mrs. DR.. Kellogg returned Tuesday
from . months visit with friends in
Denver.
p. Mounts returned Friday from =
pleasant visit At the home Of his daughter
in Kansas City.
Mr.. and Mrs. N. U. Randsl are down
from Denver for = Thanksgiving visit
with Rocky Ford friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. MeClosksy on Friday
last went up 70 Denver. where they may
conclude TO make their heme.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Hseker Of Monte
Vista. spsnt Thanksgiving in this city
with Mr.. and Mrs. ". 3. Vaudeville.
Charley Cartwright and wife came ir
from Colorado Springs on Monday. They
wsrs on the way to Salina, kan.. to spsnd
Thanksgiving.
N. W. Purcell Of Colorado Springs and
Martin Burns Of Manitou. spsnt thS fore
part Of the week in Rocky Ford. on bust.
ness connected with The Knights Of Co.
lumbus. Of which organization the former
is state deputy.
c. F. Burke on Saturday shipped one
Of his famous Duroe Jersey hogs to Cole
rado Springs. The animal was con
signed to the commissioners Of El Pas.
county. who purchased him for the stoe.
farm conducted by that county.
Senator Swink returned home on Sat-
urday from his trp to the nations capita
where he had been summoned to give in
formation to the ways and means COM
concerning he sugar beet industry IN ths
section.
G. I. Miller on Monday underwent a.
operation at the Pollock hospital for :.
Injured tnee he had sustained ty kic
from a horse some two weeks befor.
His manv friends vii! be pleased to leai-.
that IN. Miller is now able to be abo,
on crutohes and i. IS expected will te
'u'Iy recovered within a short time.
He.srs Guthrie. Goodne,. mccisry art
Wr.da cnmposed party from Rock
FIrd who took in the big meeting o. the
Kri=i'e Of Columbus in PUEBLO last Sur
ray afternoon. 4 class o. fifty candidate
rr6e .he rost." : eump.ucus banous'
followed the ini,iatory ceremonies. ara
~, v;sito's rero,. having had splendid
line
p. E. Vandentury returned This week
f-or his dry farrI-." home 1t 1ennet..
Dou. thirty miles ct o. rcnver. He
mo bv the oy,'t. - route king four
ys to mako ?. .rE. Vhc- &C sretty
" tune to ma. . a. '5C cad miles
~ farm hor =, Varder- -urF re-
IS that h, - .., successful upon
ury "a m son.
'illlln VII. er well known
'aite reac. tune fer Thanks
- 6 n " -.r '.e'e sbcu' three
rs 20 NJ 80, h5s hScn holding
| ~ IN tom -.t grossms-. Ore.
although oeen dong quite
It re IS ~ -" that Re can
d 're ,.i IT, lorous Arkan-
! Valley. almo,t his only
: -crion To ..' - re. Hr. Vim
, .oys it 0 raise any but
! aardIest his section. as
oy have every ~ onth in
, ,s,~ car. greatest grain
) urtry II D., seen. He will
, nd re w., r ..s. Ford with his
. lighters. ..s. - ,..uT and Dieken-
stn.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1908-11-27
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, PERSONAL
, AND
LOCAL =
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Karl Miller left for Florida on Tuesday.
to make an indefinite stay.
An entertaining subject, The Seen
and the Unseen" BY DR.. Elliott -
Boyl.
Ms,damss Bohan and Brown were up
from Ia Junta on . shopping trip last
Mooday.
Mr.. and Mrs. @. P. Randall are spsnd-
ing Thanksgiving week with friends In
Denver.
Mr.. and Mrs. Homer kimzsy returned
Tuesday from . weeks visit with fEisnds
in Colorado Springs.
Mrs. DR.. Ksarby returned Tuesday
from an sxtsndsd visit with relatives and
friends in Iowa and Kansas.
You can still obtain season tickets
for ono dollar and twenty-five cents
for the remaining three numbers.
Mrs. Ford Stewart and baby returned
Sunday evening from an extended and
pleasant visit to her sister in Denver.
L. W. sieksnbsrgsr. accompanied by
his niece. Miss Ethel WEIGH. departed on
Monday night for a months visit To the
old home IN Mulksytown. III.
Robert Herdman came in Wednesday
from Fort Collins. where be has been at
tending the agricultural college. He will
spend the winter in Rocky Ford.
Mrs. Elva Browning is spending the
week in 7ucblo. where she viii offieiato
as bridesmaid at the wedding Of her friend
Miss Hazel Seibsl, to Ralph W. lmmel.
Did Won hear the Kemp and Water
man entertainments: better one
awaits you. Dr. Bnyl at NJ. +. ehnrch
For Word Painting he holds the
magic wand-At;ica, Ohio. Journal
Mr.. and Mrs. E Seymour Nelson. Of
Bryant, III. arrived las, Friday ard -
tend making Rocky Foro their future
h, me M Nelson has accepted q p1-'u r
as delivery man for Watson & Johnston
Services in the Pre>byter'an C"urs
viii ce as fellows on Snnd,y r"r'. Nov
90: Morning sermon by the pastor Rev.
W |. Davenrort. on "'he Re~a'o O.
Simple Duty" in the evening tie ftr
Sunday UNION service vii De n.ld- Hss
L. n. Potts officiating.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. II. Roe left on Monday
night for Ere. Kan. Tney tuned thei'
de parture so that they might eat Thanks
giving dinner at the old home. which ths
had not visited for twelve years. Inc
intend TO spend at least month v,sIiiu.
relatives and frierds.
o C Frantz has been engaged by Il.
Colorado Agricultural Co lcge 10 Iee'L
upon the benefits Of pnnliry r1,sIng n
the Farmers Institutes. and will cave tc-
morrow Tor the souiheast:rn past q :! :
STATE to take W the work st the shot
courses row being held.
(. A Wheeler has been carrying r
arm IN a sling from the effects Of an ac
cident he me; with last Friday n Ct
while preparing for bee. In re novlrG
IN, shoes ne lost his balance ard
throwing out his hand TO protect himsn
struck his arm apairst ar ohs;ruc,Ior
with sufficient force as to oreat one {
the bones JUS; above ths wrist. The 'r
III ed member is doing as nicely as eai
be expected.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1908-11-27
DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY
NAME OF OWNER

Owner Unknown-Al Ind. claim d.
lying east of line bearing wesD
Al de. "a min. from angle on NJ
side of claim except E 100 acres)
in sections 80. 81 and 25 .......)
Owner Unknown-N y Ne u Sc u !y-
ing south of Otero canal ............
Owner Unknown-All NV 4 Sc 4 S
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1908-11-27

Shelton, A. ".-BeH. at Nc cor. SEC.
So 1866 #. to canal. Sw along canal
| to point $50 #. w Of f line of lot in
said section s. n on line parallel with
Sec line to Rt of Way of Ark v II r
thence Ne along said Rt. Of Way to
point where same intersects n line OF
Sec 6. Thence E 10 beg. except .
acres in Ne y Ne \ paid by p. Noth.
also except following lots in townsite
OF Shelton:
LOIS s, II, %. ~, 81. IA, 6, 10 and
80 Blk. z
Lots :. II and ~ Blk.
Lot IS Blk 3.
Lots Is and D. Blk
Lot Is Blk. 5
Lots ? and 43 Blk.
Lois 10, "a and 26 Blk. 9
Lots and II Blk. 10
Lot Elk. IL
lot 4, Blk.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1908-11-27


oewsrs, CAaa. F.-lee feet OF Soutl
end Block -. Ordway Sub. Div. ....
apeak, Jno. TIL and - .............
ssackhouse. c. L-s and 10 ............
Schafey. Aiex-lS and 2o..............
Nanches, Antonio E.-Lots S-4-6 ....:
ahagiund, Jno.-Lots 8 and Q. Riversid
Place less the Z 155 feet ............
smith, Jno.-ls to - inclusive ........
Ssurman. Mary E.-S and 10 .........
Thomse. d. L-se y .................
Nv Y NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
Thomason, r. a-NW y .............
Thorne, Mafia-S and ...............
Thatcher. ". D.--Ne \ Ne = ..:.....
Todd, Robert L-Parcel railroad nea
reeves. Cnas. T.--Se \ Ne \. Ne
se \ and " y Be Y Ex. % acre
out " side and acre Be eorne
Taylor, c. M.-An Be y Sc y " Apish
npa 4 4 Ne \ &c y. ................
N II o. - w Aniahunn
The Prescott daily news., 1908-02-18
CasteiIane to Remarry

Paris, Feb. 16.-The Countess Stanisiaus de Castellane, who was the Cuban heiress, Miss Terry, made an interesting state ment today. The countess said
 Tt is virtually arranged that Anna Gould will marry Count Boni de~Castellane. Anna has found that since her divorce she is not received anywhere in the best French society and she has had to put up with second rate persons in the American colony Her unfortunate intimacy with the Prince de Sagan has ruined her everywhere in Europe social ly. Her remarriage with Count Boni will reinstate her aristo- cratic society, Moreover, her sons future is a matter which neither she nor Count Boni can neglect"
 Countess Stanislous, who is Boni's sister-in-law, states that the marriage will be purely for nal and that the Castellanes will live together in name only.
The Prescott daily news., 1908-02-18
"As You Like If."

The comedy in which May Stewart and her talented com pany will appear at the Opera House Wednesday night, Feb. 19, is what is rated by many as the most thoughtful, the most artistic the most poetical, the most amusing and the livelest of all Shakespearean comedies.
 It was considered by many scholars as the qualification of the poets work and his master piece.
 It is comedy where the story counts and where the acting counts and where acrobatic stunts and extravagant situations are not called upon to make an audience laugh. The story is one of human interest and Miss Stewart and company are said to tell it in most interesting way.
 Dallas Morning News Dallas Tex.) Miss Stewart enacted the roll of "Rosalind" with vivid ness and exceptional ability. Her interpretation pleased everyone and caused intensified interest. !"
The Prescott daily news., 1908-02-18
Price 5 cents

Hprisoner working at saving one of the bars f the outer windows had accomplished his purpose and it was easier to bend up the bal and crawl through the win dow. This was done, the bar be ing bent inward and upward, making an opening of about 8 by 12 inches, and through this the men and boys crawled to liberty, using straps from the hammocks in the cell to let themselves down to the ground, which is about 12 feet from the window.
 Once out of the building the prisoners scattered and no trace has since been discovered of them, though every effort possi- ble is being made to effect a re capture, and the rewards offered by Sheriff Kavanaugh have added many to the list of searchers.
The Prescott daily news., 1908-02-18
Interesting NJ ting

Last nights regular meeting of the Retail Merchants Associa- tion was very largely attended, many of the older business men were present and their mature judgment and conser t l s m worked for the good of the or ganizat;on generally. Most of the evening was given over to Mr. Moore'S talk, full account of which appears elsewhere in this issue. Messrs. J. M. Pitt man, k. P. Arnold and A. Il. Evans were appointed a commit tee to receive the railway com mission Thursday and present the city's case to them. A move ment toward incorporation and joining the National Association was made.
The Prescott daily news., 1908-02-18
GhIo Block Burned
Special to the News.


 Texarkana, Tex, Feb. 18-The A. l.. Ghio one story brick block corner of Front and State streets and directly opposite the Cotton Belt passenger depot burned at ? o'clock yesterday morning.
 The estimated losses together with the amounts of insurance carried are given as follows:
 A. l.. Chic loss on building about S8,000, insurance $4,00O.
 B. Sterling, loss on stock of jewelry, clothing, guns and other assorted lines of merchandise, about 5000, insurance S3,OO0.
 Britt Allen, saloon, loss on fix lures and stock of liquors about 5000, insured for $2,95O.
 w. L. McGraw, restaurant, loss on kitchen and dining room fur niture, about $4O0, insured for $20o.
 M. H. Levy, billiard hall, loss S1 ,000, insured for $5,000.
 The fire is believed to have originated in a fiue in the Me Graw restaurant.
 At about the same hour two residences adjoining each other, 1918 and 1924 North Olive street and owned by Mrs. M. A. Barry also burned They were valued at $1 ,000 each and were insured for S700 each. One of these Ehouses was occupied by M. H. Levy lone of the losers in the Ohio block fire) and he lost practi- cally all his household goods valued at about $1, 200 and which were insured for $500.
 The other house was occupied by J. M. Miller and family who lost most of their household goods amounting in value tC about $1, ,00O. Mir. Miller carried $500 insurance.
The Prescott daily news., 1908-02-18
Will Order Carload of the Famous Membane m- Improved Cotton Seed which Successfully
 ReSiStS the Boil WeeviI
Authorities Sure Nevada County Will Be Infested
 with Dreaded Insect This Year or Next.

Last night J. J. Moore special agent of United States department of agriculture appeared before the Retail Merchants Association to present methods of resist
 ing the boil weev and solicited the cooperation of our business to assist him in the campaign he is pushing with all his might against this destructive little insect
 that threatens the existence of main crop Mr. Moore
 willing to do everything in his power to help cotton
 es but he wants the assistance of every citizen the work. UNLESS SOMETHING IS DONE TO RESIST \ THE WEEVIL, NEVADA COUNTY WILL LOSE 75 PER CENT. OF ITS COTTON CROP IN 19O9," was
 the startling statement Mr. Moore made to the merchants last night and he is equally certain that if the improved seed and methods of cultivation adopted this loss will be essened wonderfully. Immediately at the conclusion of his talk the
 ation decided to order of the improved seed and distribute it to farmers at cost H. T. Ingram who present in the interest of the work agreed to distribute
 the seed free of charge There is to be profit for any |one Mr. Moore declared that Messrs Kelley and Gris of this vicinity and Mr. Triple of Bevins had already tried the new improved seed and liked it very much
 The speaker fully convinced merchants of the great importance of preparing for the boil weev and they stand ready to help the farmer in any way they Let every farmer to Prescott next Saturday the 22d and listen atentively to Mr. Moore's instructions. He |wlH speak at the court house.
The Prescott daily news., 1908-02-18
Justice J. E. Wood Severely Stricken

Hoxie, Feb.17.-Last Saturday morning Justice J. E. Wood, in going from his home to his bottl- ing works, was stricken with paralysis, affecting his left side. Judge Wood became famous by a decision he made declaring the antitrust law unconstitutional two days before it went into eff feet in the case of the State vs. J. w. Byler, the Peters Shoe Company man, who was charged with selling trust made goods.