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The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1908-03-21


the road to recovery. [ hope it
will be lasting and that he will
be himself again-fully restored.
His place, lin your county, would
be hard to fill.
Hoke Smith is likely to have
opposition for Governor. / have
no idea that he can be defeated
by any man in the State, much
less by"Little"Joe Brown. 1t is
only few "sore heads" that are
trying to drum up opposition. 1
look upon Smith as one of the
biggest en.in Georgia, and he
has a gigantic work before him.
If railroads are allowed 10 make g
rates, no telling to what extent
they would 60. Imagine body
of capitalists fixing prices or
compensation for their work. 1t
is easy to see the danger of such
a thing and the hardships it would
impose on certain class (every-
body but themselves). Hoke has
undertaken (among other things)
to correct these evils and do the
common people a good service
and many Georgians believe he
has the brain and nerve to do
it.
1t appears that your state is
getting in trouble with the Fed.
eral government. If Judge Prich-
ard's orders are executed in spite
of State opposition, "States's
Rights" is a thing of
the past and centraliza-
ton of power in ashing-
ton city follows. 1 hope Gov.
Ansel will be firm and stand for
State rights.
Van Amber Circus and Ami
NAL show is in town today-a big
crowd but good order.
With Jacksonville, Fla, on one
side and Chattanooga, Tenn, on
the other, 1t is hard to keep Ii
quor out of the state, but as it
is we have much less than for
merly and prohibition does good.
l am sorry Judge Jones did
not put himself squarely in the
race for U. S. Senator. Had he
done so, believe he would have
succeeded and made an honored
member of the U. S. Senate
He is sure to come in later.
By the way, before 1 close this
letter | want to ask Mr.. Springs
to helpthe Methodists rebuild.
He kindly helped before and
since he is much better off fin
ancially now, l hope he will
cheerfully aid in this emergency.
May it be announced (by his
consent) that Col. Leroy Springs
will aid the church with a nice
subscription.
l did not think of.the marriage
of my kinsman, Peter Twitty,
but it is all right-he did the
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1908-03-21
Letter from Mr.. ]. W.Twitty.

A Variety of Topics Interest
ingly Discussed by our
Venerable Correspondents
Lancaster's Great Fire.
Suggestion to the Metho-
dists--Pleasant Mention of
Prominent Lancastrians--
South Cardinals Dispensa-
ry War--Hoke Smith and
Prohibition in Georgia
Other Matters of Interest.
Editor The News: 1t is said
latterly that fires improve place
and therefore are fortunate oc
curances. / do not look at it tn at
way. To me a fire is great
calamity. The property con-
sumed is certainly loss. 1t
may be rebuilt, but it costs mon
ey to do it.. Your recent fire no
doubt brought terror to many
hearts, especially as you were
without fire protection, and bor-
deripg as it was on populous
section of your city. To erect
that little church on the corner,
caused me much concern, but
after it was accomplished never
thought it would be burned down
But such is life. / do hope they
will be able to rebuild, and ,as it
is intimated, larger structure.
1t was soon apparent that the
building was too small. l sug-
gest that those having the matter
of rebuilding in hand secure the
sympathy and cooperation of
Pearce Heath. He did much
for the old one. l wish 1 could
help. / am in full sympathy
with all the sufferers. In fact.
look after the changes in my
native state and county with a
keen interest.
My, my, that terrible tragedy
at Kershaw! The many families
involved and who are now suf-
fering inexpressible agony. The
same may be said of the Sims
and Stogner trouble. o, that the
people may quit carrying pistols.
May the law prohibit the sale of
pistols, and then keep liquor out
of reach, but few troubles would
arise. 1t strikes me you have
had an unusual number of homi-
cides in Lancaster recently. How
is it or why is it?
Mrs. 81. r. Connor sent me q
book a few days since entitled
"Circuit Rider or Sketch Book, >"
by Rev. Mr.. Wilkes, of Holly
Hill. 1t is rare production.
Some think it over "funny," but
he says some good things, and if
any of your readers want a treat
in that line, they should order
and read the book.
l am sorry of Jonnie Hunters
Connecticut western news., 1908-11-12
CHAPINV WILLIE

The Scoville family return to New York Tuesday,
 T. DeVlin and family left for New York Wednesday,.
 J. Goodman was in town Sunday.
 O. s. Freeman and family have moved to Shelton, Conn.
 Miss Sadie Gordon spent last week with her friend, Miss Freeman, in Shef field.
 Mrs. L. Roger spent Tuesday in Lake. vile.
 John Dugan who worked at the Sco vile place all summer left for New York Tuesday.
 Miss Reba Freeman is visiting Miss Sadie Gordon.
 Frank Bartholomew has moved to Torrington where he has bought place. J. O. Pickert and sister were in Pitts field through the operation on Miss Edna Pickert.
 Mrs. A. Martin, of Lakeville, is spend. ing the week at Father Judas.
 Ground has been broken for the nov ing of the coachman's house and one will soon sue new house north Of the new coach barn.
Connecticut western news., 1908-11-12

naan and other towns in the Probate office in this village on Thursday. A careful review of that portion of the statutes pertaining to the duties of as- sessors was made and the subject of as- sessments was discussed at length. The meeting resulted in giving the as- sessors new insight into certain duties and explaining to them many things, particularly from the legal standpoint, of which they did not formerly have a clear understanding.
 On the Lookout for Burglars
 While on her way home from school Monday afternoon, a little girl passed three or four strangers standing on the corner near Parsons store. They were discussing the possibility of successfully committing a burglary and mentioned "the jewelry store" and Bullock & Eel tens store as being desirable places to tackle. The girl reported tho matter to her father who informed the business men of the incident and watchmau was employed to do patrol duty on the streets that night. No attempt at burglary was made nor were there any suspicious characters seen about the streets during the night
 School Notes
 Roy Stanton pupil of the 2nd grade IS i'll with scarlet fever. A very strict quarantine will be enforced at his home and every precaution used at school to prevent an epidemic.
 Adolph Nelson, who is at the Hill crest hospital in Pittsfield is improving
 Miss o. E. Conklin and Miss Clark of Salisbury visited the schools Monday.
 The improvement in the teacher s room continues. The floor has been oiled, a willow rocker obtained from the surplus money for the drinking foun- tains, a mirror added, also sofa pillow presented by Miss Mary BodleY.
 Same Old Story
 A ride through the country shows that on many farms the moving ma chine, the horse rake, the blow and other farm implements have been left in the fields where they will be handy next spring and summer, and that the corn is out where it will be duly en- veloped by the next five or six snow storms and the battening strips with which to close those cracks in the stables lay alongside the building where they were thrown in a promiscuous heap several months ago. No, MT. farmer reader this does not mean you for you are prosperous and thrifty and do not permit these things; it refers to that neighbor of yours.
 Additional Canaan news on page 6)
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EAST CANAAN

Walter Lamb. of New Haven, visited friends here Sunday and Monday.
 Bert Feathers has gone to Lee, Mass. to work at coopering.
 Eunice Yorker, of Great Harrington, visited her home here over Sunday.
 Edna Bailey, of Hartford, was an over Sunday guest in East Canaan.
 East Canaan will soon be able to boast of meat market of its own as one is to be opened on James Tierney's premises. We have been we'll supplied in the past with meat from Canaan and Norfolk but there is always room for one more and we wish "Garlio" success in his new venture.
 People who attended services in the conference room of the church here last Sunday evening were enabled to see parts of Jerusalem, its massive walls and other interesting views with the aid of MT. Hanna's magic lantern. There was large congregation present and were much interested.
 The oyster supper and dance given in the hall here last Friday night was at- tended by a large number of people. Several couples from Canaan were noticed on the floor. The oysters were served by Chief Prescott and he was kept busy the greater part of the time. Miss Kegler, and Messrs Adams and Allyn furnished music for the dancers.
 The meeting of East Canaan Grange Monday evening was very interesting. Several new members were added to the number.
 Next Monday evening, Nov. l8, under the aupices of the Grange, high.olass entertainment will bo given at Village Hall by Ida Jenners Moulton, singer, elocutionist and impersonator. 5hs oomss well recommended.
Connecticut western news., 1908-11-12
LAKEVILLE

Miss Judson spent Sunday with her parents ill Winsted.
 George Traver and James Ellis have been spending few days in New York.
 Mrs. Caroline Hinman, 79, widow of Edward Hinman, who died recently at her home in West Stockbridge, Mass. was born in Salisbury, the daughter of Matthew and Clarissa Smith. Besides two daughter she leaves a son, Charles Hinman of Hartford, a conductor on the Central New England railway. A new physical apparatus has just been furnished the Lakeville high school comprising a cabinet with pieces enough to enable pupil to perform over 400 ex- periments says the Journal. This ap- paratus will greatly help towards the adequate presentation of subject con. sidered one of the most valuable in the high school curriculum. It enables the teacher to furnish concrete illustrations of the workings of the laws of nature In teaching electricity, for instance, the principles explained on the dry printed page at once leap into life and become interesting realities to the pupil when he can be taught step by step to put to- gether the parts of a real dynamo and set 1t in motion.
 Michael Flynn has been visiting in Torrington.
 MT. and Mrs. Sterrit greeted very large audience last Sunday evening in the M. E. church. Mrs. Sterrit spoke of the climate, country and customs of the people in Van, Turkey and MT. Sterrit gave an historical account of the Persian people which was very interesting.
 Mrs. Frank Rockefellar visited in Boston Corners last week.
 Mrs. John Cleaveland reoieved word recently that her son, .Dr. k. Thornton is i'll with typhoid iu Tennessee.
 Mrs Bessie Argall is home from the New Britain Normal school.
 J. A. Osborn was off duty last week because of illness.
 A little girl has arrived at the home of MT. and Mrs. John Armstrong in Millerton, who formerly lived in this place.
 Thomas Wilh ms left town Tuesday to accept a position in Brooklyn, N. Y. in power house. Thomas hints that he expects to take a helpmate before long.
 Misses Gladys and Beatrice Osborn, of Danbury, visited their father over Sunday.
 The football game between Norfolk and our home team last Saturday re- suited in score for neither side and were compelled to stop before the game game was finished because of one of the Norfolk team getting his nose badly hurt.
 H. l., Barnet spent a couple of days in New York city this week.
 Miss Esther Frink has resigned her position as assistant post mistress.
 Miss Florence Martin and sister, Myrtle, spent Sunday with Mrs. Cora Pulver in Salisbury.
 M. Wormser, of Montolair, N. J. was ill town last week and he and his as. sistant, Earl Turner, went to Amenia to complete a job of surveying that they left unfinished last winter.
 John Griggs was Tn town last week.
 Special meetings will be held in the M. E. Chapel Thursday and Friday nights MT Ostrander of fMillerton preach ed Tuesday night, Rev. Goddard Friday night and MT. Stevens on Thursday evening. The evangelist singer MT Williamson will be here for Sunday eve- ming as will also the district srIperinten , dent MT. Wilson. The meetings will be continued for two or three weeks.
Connecticut western news., 1908-11-12
POINTERS

o. E. Badgley realizes that no Thanks. giving feast is complete without oysters consequently he has placed them on sale to-day. See adv.
 M. 0. Dean of Falls Village has not allowed election victory to divert his attention from business therefore he offers many necessities for the Thanks giving feast. His adv. mentions some.
 Real estate agent A. r. Briggs, of Ca- man, advertises remarkably good farm for sale at low price in to-day's paper.
 E. P. Hunt & Go. have some attractive values onwomen s suits this week. They cost $500 and up. Black Voile skirts. Thanksgiving sale of linens, clearance sale of floor coverings, reduced prices on rugs. low prices on carpets. Details in the adv.
Connecticut western news., 1908-11-12
Election Expenses

John Q. Tilson, of New Haven suc- cessful candidate for representatives large, is the first to return list of his expenses. He spent $1, 153. 3.50-$50 going to the New York, New Haven and Rail road Company for travelling expenses and the remainder to I. M. Ullman, his political agent. Ebenezer J. Hill, of Norwalk, candidate for representative in congress, to-day filed his statement of expenses accounting for S1545.95 as fol lows: Advertising and printing, $54 90; postage, $23.52; carriage and railroad travel, $79.78; personal expenses, $20.I5; pastors, $2750; distribution of pastors and watching for illegal ballots, $40; use of telephone, $16.35; convention dinner, S253.25; contribution national republi- can committee, $50; Connecticut state central committee, $500; Bridgeport committee, $250; Westport, $25; Wes- ton, $20; Washington, $25; Winnipauk, $20; Norwalk, $50; South Norwalk, $50; East Norwalk. $25; Southern New Eng land Telephone Company, $I5.50. The contributions he received were as follows: W. H. Perry, $50; H. W. Porter, $25; P. P. Carroll. $5; from himself, $1 ,465.- QS
Connecticut western news., 1908-11-12
CORNWALL HOLLOW

Rev A. B. Coats D. D. of Hartford will supply the pulpit here Sunday No vember 15 at p. m.
 The Rev. E. B Elmer of Hartford who was pastor of the Baptist church here for nine years, preached last Sun day. MT. Elmer was well liked an6 many of his old friends were present tc welcome him.
 Mrs. Nancy Wright is out of towr visiting friends.
 Mrs. A. F. Palmer, who has beer suffering with lame foot is improving
 MT. and Mrs. John Kling were il Torrington last week.
Connecticut western news., 1908-11-12
He Did Ii Yet He Didn't

A W1nsted man who was to roll a peanut a certain distance with a stick as the result of an election bet did it all right but not in the way expected. He fastened small stick between the spokes of bicycle, tied a peanut to the stick, and then rolled the bicycle the distance required.
Connecticut western news., 1908-11-12

"A Massachusetts man makes a sug- s,gestion that, if put into effect, would put an end to the exceeding of the speed limit by automobiles. Massachusetts and some of the other New England
 states are to appoint commission to zregulate the operation of these machines and the man above referred to proposes sbo place his plan before this commission. He says: All drivers should know that
 machines can be geared to any speed re-
 Rardless of power. Let law be passed imposing prohibitive fine on any ma ~ chine found on a public road, having
 gears that will drive it faster than the
 legal speed with an additional fine to go ato the person reporting the case. Then the fast speeding would soon diminish. ~Ooasting down steep hills would be cared for by the road masters. A law of this kind we'll enforced would certain -lv reduce accidents and largely prevent Injury to roads, as more than the legal speed would be nearly impossible"
Connecticut western news., 1908-11-12
To Pension Teachers.

The Pittsfield School board is discuss ing the advisability of having the school teachers pension act included in the ballot at the coming municipal election. There are now only two or three Pitts field teachers elegible to be pensioned.
Connecticut western news., 1908-11-12
Did Not Save Life.

- Luboy Hodie, of Ansonia, aged eight years, the child who was terribly burned in bonfire October 8, and for whom 65 local persons sacrificed pieces of cuticle in a skin-grafting operation October 23, died last week. Although the grafting had been successful the chlld's strength gave out, and she was unable to retain nourishment
Connecticut western news., 1908-11-12

The Great Harrington correspondent, An speaking of the election of Frank sayurtiss, said:
 If MT. Curtiss will now succeed in getting the trolley to Sheffield and Ga aaaan, Conn, he can easily be reelected -a,ext fall, and for a few years to come.'
 And he will find it an easier matter to ss9o back and forth between Sheffield and Boston unless the electric service proves ito be as meagre and unsatisfactory as n6he present steam service.
Connecticut western news., 1908-11-12
Deer at LakeXilIe

Our Lakeville correspondent says; Mrs. Rockefellar saw deer one day last week on the railroad track east of the depot; it crossed through the lots over the fences as though none were there and made for the woods. Mrs. Lorigan also saw one swim across the
 lake and land near MT. Milmine's and disappear in the woods.
Connecticut western news., 1908-11-12
BRYAN'S DEFEAT

There must have been some particular zneason for Bryan's decisive defeat last week. It is evident that the great mass ssof people did not believe him capable of performing the duties of chief executive.
 What has defeated MT. Bryan in three campaigns is his lack of sound judg- Nmsnt in matters of high publi, impor- @tance, says tho Boston Post. The sober sasense of the country-which IS always aright when allowed entire freedom of ~express1on-has rejected Mr. Bryan's views on the free coinage of silver at a appreciated ratio, on government owner sship of railroads. on the guarantee of 3bank deposits.
 MT. Bryan has been sincere in his ad rsvocacy of these propositions. Sincerity is one of the strongest traits of his char :-acter. But the judgment of the people is that he has been sincerely wrong; and SbSin4 wrong i'll these, It has caused ap- rYrehension less he might be wrong in others which in the course of events he should be brought to deal.
 This defeat in MT. Bryan's mental Eh&bit is what has defeated him three rtimes in succession. s..
 But while the event marks the end of MT. Bryan's running for President. it a0aves him still public man of weight and consequence. There is a large field f.f0thim in the service of his fellow cit dzens as leader and inspirer of high gpopular purpose-asl our Great Com Smoner. ....- This ipal defeat will not sour his spirit. His character is too sturdily Hopeful. He stands to day secure i'll the affections of large part of the common 7people of the American republic.
Connecticut western news., 1908-11-12

The Pittsfeld Eagle remarks that Governor Hughes may eventually land 4on the bench of the Supreme Court of the United States and that possibly he may become our chief justice. The Eagle might go bit further and not ex, ceed the bounds of possibility, by stat ing that Governor Hughes may become sthe chief executive
Connecticut western news., 1908-11-12

According to the reports of election expenses filed in Winsted. the nolicense people spent nearly $2000 there in the recent campaign for temperance. If this be the fact it goes to show that the ~drys are no longer depending entirely on zmoral s1asion to bring victory about.
Connecticut western news., 1908-11-12
All DiHarant

Cashier John N. Brooks, of the Brooks National Bank of Torrington, has a collection of nine ballots which were sent to him through the mails no two of which are of the same size.
Connecticut western news., 1908-11-12
Six of a Kind

Louis Fritz, prominent Republican worker of Torrington, and six sons cast their votes for tho Republican candi- dates, state and national. In this on0 family seven Republican votes were cast.
Connecticut western news., 1908-11-12
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12. 1908

New subscribers may have THE NEWS Tree from now until January 1, 1908 and one full year from that date for thu rprice of years subscription. Send along the money. The sooner you subscribe the more papers you get.
Connecticut western news., 1908-11-12

"A noted doctor says that eating tco quickly will make the nose red. There .ears some who will make good use of e,Ehis excuse, in all probability.
Connecticut western news., 1908-11-12
Happenings of Interest In Canaan's
 Religious Circles
Methodist Church.

HeIIQIous CIroT0o
 Methodist Church.
 A Mission Study class has been orga- nized in the Epworth League with 1e members. Mrs. W. E. Ridgway will be the leader for the class, O. H. Rora. back, Secretary. The class have taken up the Moslem world for their work. The meetings will be held on Tuesday evening at the Parsonage.
 The Sunday school very pleasantly surprised the superintendent, G. W. Parsons with purse, on. his birthday last week.
Connecticut western news., 1908-11-12

Keep your eye peeled for those lists of campaign contributions. They should make interesting reading. You don t suppose one will be inadvertently ~omitted now and then do you?
Connecticut western news., 1908-11-12

<sFrazzls" is now a good word and no dictionary will hereafter be complete gNithout 1t.
Connecticut western news., 1908-11-12

JUST Received new supply of Photographs and Records. They arc Just what you want. Call and see them,
 G. $. House, Chapinville, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1908-11-12
CE N A w OR D ADvE REFRESHMENTS
FOR SALE

FOR SALE. Grand Central Hotel, Newtown Conn. Has 40 rooms, improvements. barn and large grounds.
 Address Robert u Beers, Tewtown, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1908-11-12

C0LoRED POST CARDS Canaan vIews l2000 just received at our stationery store.
 Canaan Printing Company.
Connecticut western news., 1908-11-12
WANTED

WANTED--Butchering will call for hogs or cows, take same to my place alld deliver carcasscs after bntchering or will butcher the animals on owners premises. Rer- somabe rates. All the latest butchcring appliances
 Thomas NJ, Leonard, Ashley Falls, Mass
Connecticut western news., 1908-11-12

New subscribers may have THE NEWS free from now until January 1, 1909 and one full year from that date for the price of a years subscription. Send along the money. The sooner you subscribe the more papers you get.
Connecticut western news., 1908-11-12

SIX POST CARDS for five cents.
 Canaan Printing Company.
Connecticut western news., 1908-11-12

FOR SALE CHEAP--.Secondh hand single har- ness and sleigh. Enquire Mrs. H, J. King, Canaan.
Connecticut western news., 1908-11-12

WANTED-Cesspools and closets to clean. Neatly and quietly dons.
 NJ Leonard, Ashley Falls. Mass.
Connecticut western news., 1908-11-12

FOR SALE--Thoroughbre Scotch Collie pups Price $500 each. w. D. sheldon, Canaan. Conn,
Connecticut western news., 1908-11-12
PULPIT AND PEW

Additional Canaan news on page 6)
Connecticut western news., 1908-11-12
May Have Night Wat chman


 For some time certain of the business men have been discussing the need of a night watchman in this village and the happening of Monday afternoon, when it was thought possibly burglary was being planned here, has brought the subject up anew and it is proposed to have a canvasser interview every busi- ness man i'll town and ascertain if it is possible to secure pledges of an amount sufficient to obtain the services of a capable man.
 Met the Assessors
 Tax commissioner Corbin of Hartford met seventeen assessors from North Ca.
Connecticut western news., 1908-11-12
Water Lowering


 The waier is gradually lowering ill the reservolr on Canaan mountain and unless rain comes soon. and ill generous quantities, Canaanites may find them. selves without 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