Connecticut western news., 1908-07-23

| the good old town Is sportier than any 1 body supposed" TIE NEWS does not know what report of the baseball wrangle" is referred to but if it con tained the statement that Local sports had several handred dollars posted upon the game" 1t surely was written by someone not at all familiar with the fact that the Canaan and Lakeville teams are so evenly matched that betting on the result of game between these players carries with it so great an element of uncertainty that these sports" would hesitate to "put up" much money. In all probability there was some betting on the game, small amounts, but the statement that several hundred dollars were posted is ridiculous. We deplore the fact that bets are laid in the league villages upon the results of these con- tests. In one of the early meetings of the directors of the league this matter was considered and the feasibility of making an effort to prevent betting on tho grounds was discussed but was finally abandoned as impracticable. While none of the directors sanctioned betting, none of them believed it was in their power to stop it. The wagering of small sums is bad enough but several hundred dollars'-pshaw!
 The Suicide Rumor
 Facts and rumors, some of which would look well in print and some of which wouldn't, have been rife in Ca- man during the past few days. The one which has attracted the most at- tention, perhaps, Is the rumor which has to do with an attempt at suicide at Twin Lakes. The story goes that osr- tain young man residing there became enamoured of certain Canaan Miss and that an elopement had been planned for Monday night. The would be bridegroom, being under age, wanted his parents consent to the match and when this was not forthcoming, de- cided that suicide was the only way out of it, therefore, with revolver in hand, he started for the barn, followed by members of the family. Two shots were heard and those in pursuit ex- pected to gaze on a prostrate form when they opened the barn door. But the form was still upright and in excellent health. Either the range was too long or the hand too unsteady, at any rate no damage had been done except to tho side of the barn. The young man then crossed the lake, went to the Twin Lakes. station and thence onward toward San Francisco. He came back the following day, however. The fore going is the rumor; we don't know that shere is word of truth in it. At the young mans home it is alleged that the man who was hunting skunks. and in Canaan the parents of the young lady say they do not believe an elopement was planned. -.e.ae McNalIY- White Nuptials.
 Avery pretty wedding took place at St. JoSeph's Church at high mass July 15 by the Rev. Father Ramon, the oon- tracting parties being Miss Carolyn A. White, of Canaan, and James J. Mo- Nally, of Danbury, Conn The church was artistically trimmed with dasies and ferns and the choir rendered some very fine music. The bride was beauti- fully attired in a champagne silk voile travelling suit and wore very stylish white hat trimmed with white chiffon, abandeaux and ostrich feathers and car Tried shower boquet. The brides maid was Miss Josephine White, of Winsted, who was attired in a princess champagne silk dress and picture hat and carried a bouquet of carnations. The best man was Robert Cunningham, of Danbury. After the ceremony reception and col lation was given at the home of MT. and Mrs. John Marr. The house was decorated with ferns, carnations, palms and potted plants. The ont of town guests were from Norfolk, Hartford, New York City, Winsted, Bridgeport, Danbury, South Norwalk and Bristol. MT. and Mrs. McNally received some very handsome and valuable presents consisting of silver ware, cut glass, pictures, easy chairs, couch, portieres, brass bed, lace bed set, clocks, table linen, furniture and other articles. The happy couple left on the 6:30 train amid a shower of rice, torpedoes and congratu- lations and best wishes for tour to Albany, Niagura Falls and Saratoga On their return they will reside in Dan. bury.
 Twin Lakes Folks
 The shores of Twin Lakes are now very thickly populated by campers, few in tents but the majority of them i'll cottages. Of the latter. those who own and rent cottages are about equally divided. On the east shore of the large lake are a camp from Amenia, A. J. Wigglesworth and party of Canaan and Naugatuck F. A Hotch