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Connecticut western news., 1908-10-15
Compliment to Sheffield.

The Great Burlington correspondent of the Springfield Republican says: "The residents of the little town of Sheffield have shown what can be done if the peo- pie will be active and generous since they subscribed nearly enough money to build their new high school. The con tract has now been let and by the time the work is finished, enough money will have been paid ill to meet the bills for all of the work outside of the heating, and perhaps there will be enough to in- stall the heating system. Frank W. Curtis was the principal subscriber and several other residents of the old town have been very generous. These people will soon be able to look with pride upon the building which they erected by sub scription without putting the town i'll debt by it's construction. The school will be constructed on the site of the present building and will be pretty structure.
Connecticut western news., 1908-10-15
CURTISS AGAIN A CANDIDATE.
Sheffield Man Will Make Second Alt
 tempt to Defeat CIareY.

The democratic representative con- vention of the Eighth Berkshire district was held at the town hall in Great Bar rington Saturday morning. Frank w. Curtiss, of Sheffield, was named as candi. date for the place for the second time.
 Charles Giddings presented the name of MT. Curtiss to the convention and made speech in which he spoke words of praise for William Jennings Bryan and concluded by saying many good words for candidate Curtiss. The nom ination was seconded by T. J. KerniE.
 MT. Curtiss was brought before the convention and accepted with thanks the nomination rendered him. He made a brief speech and said by the nomina- ton he has been shown much encourage ment and that this year he would get 40 or 50 more votes in Sheffield and that the other towns W ould also stand we'll for him. He invited all of the delegates and guests to dine with him at the Mil Ter House.
Connecticut western news., 1908-10-15
JULIUS TURNER NOMINATED

Republican Candidate for Repres snta-
 tive in Seventh Berkshire.
 The republican convention for the seventh Berkshire representative dis trict was held In Lee, Saturday.
 William E. Kasson of New Marlboro nominated Julius A. Turner of that town for representative. He spoke of his high ideals as well as his general ability. The nomination was niade unanimous by exclamation.
 Julius A. Turner was born in New Marlboro July 1, 1857. and has lived there all his life. He is the senior mem Der of the firm of Turner and Cook, dealers in rawhide whip centers. The firm Is the largest of its kind i'll the United States. MT. Turner has lived in New Marlboro all his life.
Connecticut western news., 1908-10-15
DEMOCRATS ENDORSE
 SENATOR BARNUM
AN UNPRECEDENTED CoMPL lMENT
Mir. Barnum was the Choice of Every Delegate in Both the Republican and
 Democratic Conventions Held in
 Canaan.

The delegates to the 31st democratic senatorial district convention assembled in the town hall at Canaan Saturday morning. all towns being represented except Kent and Colebrook.
 E. s. Roberts of East Canaan was chosen chairman and after the report of the committee on credentials, nomina- tions for senator were in order.
 I. N. Bartram of Sharon placed ill nomination Charles w. Barnum of Lime Rock, who was elected to the legis- lature last year by the republicans and who was renominated by the republican co lveution at Canaan on the Saturday preceding. MT. Baltram's speech was largely of reminiscent nature and re- called the names of both republicans and democrats who were prominent in the councils of their respective parties in days zone by. He also referred i'll q most complimentary manner to senator Barnum and the very faithful and effi- cient manner in which he represented HIS COnSltueuCy HI tne ldel sSssAon LII the legislature.
 MT. Barnum was declared the unani- nous choice of the convention.
 Tine committee on resolutions pre- sented resolutions commenting the state and national democratic platforms which resolutions were unanimously adopted aud twenty of the 24 delegates present repaired to "The Canfeld" where they partook of an excellent diuLer.
Connecticut western news., 1908-10-15
VERDICT FOR MRS. JENNINGS
Against Berkshire County Physician
 for S457o.8o.


 The famous suit of Mrs. Mary w. Jennings of New York against Dr. Hugo Schultes, formerly of New York, lrter of Sheffield and now of Great Bar rington, was ended at Pittsfield last week by verdict of $4570.80 for the plaintiff. She sued to recover $5000, the amount of $3000 note with interest since 1904 at per cent. The doctor defense was general denial of the plaintiff \ declaration and claim that the interest asked was usurous under the laws of New York where the con- tract was made.
 Mrs. Jennings at one time horse whipped Schultes in New York city. Schultes is the man who recently gave VI prescription for one gallon of whiskey to Great Burlington man.
 Dr. SchlRtes has instituted a counte r shit to recover 5000 for professional services from Mrs. Jennings who says that she never had him as a family physician and only twice did he give her any prescriptions. She says that she did not use the medicine even those times. She considers that the doctor IS bringing this case so as to prevent her from getting his Sheffield property as soon as she would otherwise. Mrs. Jennings would probably get nearly the entire amount for which the physician s Sheffield property would sell.
Connecticut western news., 1908-10-15
COMMITS SUICIDE
 IN A SHARON ATTIC
FASTENED BEDDING TO RAFTER
Jersey City Woman Supposed to Have Become Temporarily Insane as a Result of Brooding Over Family TrouhIns

Troubles.
 Mrs. Charles H. Sulk of Jersey City committed suicide last Friday morning i'll the attic of the residence of William Reilley who resides about a mile from Sharon.
 Mrs. Sulk was an aunt of Mrs. Reilley and had been boarding with the latter for several weeks. She accomplished the deed of self-destruction by taking strip of bedding, utilizing it as n rope and hanging herself from one of the rafters.
 The body was discovered by one Cf the Reilley children and Dr. J. s Chaffee was notified. He pronounced it a case of suicide and the body was pre. pared for burial.
 / The dead womap's husband was noti. fled and came immediately to take charge of the remains which were taken to Brooklyn for interment.
 Mrs Sulk is survived by three children.
 Rumor has it that the relations be- tween MT. and Mrs. Sulk had not been pleasant for some time previous to her death, that a while ago he was con- mitted to an insane asylum and but re- gently discharged. -
 Of late the relations between the hus. band and wife had been more cordial and reconciliation seemed probable.
 The reason ascribed for the suicide is that the woman became mentally un- balanced as result of breeding over her troubles.
Connecticut western news., 1908-10-15
INCREASE IN FREIGHT.
New Haven Road Makes Favorable
 Terms

New Haven Road Makes Favorable
 Terms.
 It is ascertained that the recent con- test between the New York, New Haven S Hartford railroad on the ono fand, and the Reading and New Jersey Gen. ,tral railroad companies on the other, in- volving the transfer of freight business around New York City, was adjusted on terms very favorable to the New Haven company. .r.
 By the compromise adjustment coal and westward freight of the New Jer- sey Central and Reading companies is transferred to the Poughkeepsie bridge system and will enter New England by that route. On the other hand, the southward freight as far as Baltimore and Washington, including local busi- ness, and the fruit business, goes by the former route around New York city. As result, about 60 per cent of all the New England railroad business origin ating on the New Jersey Central and Reading systems, goes by way of the Poughkeepsie bridge, while 40 percent goes around New York as before.
 The New Haven company thus se- cures about a hundred carloads a day on its long haul by way of the Poughkecp- sic bridge, where there was little or no business of the kind under the old freight arrangement. The original con- test over the question, it will be recalled, was taken before the interstate com merce commission.
Connecticut western news., 1908-10-15
2OTH ANNIVERSARY
 OE CANAAN DENTIST
HAS HAD SUCCESSFUL CAREER
Enjoys Large PraCtice-Selectman for two Terms-County Game Warden
 for Eight Years-Hunter and Fish

crman.
 Ou Monday of last week it was just ranty years since Dr. Hosea L. Ross, til.. Well known dentist, arrived il Ca n,,;tn. Coming from Worthwhile, N. Y, where be practiced dentistry with Dr. NJ. K. Wait, dentist famous in that To- cality, he opened an office on the second floor of George L. Parsons building on West Maiu Street and remained there for about four years after which he con- structed the cozy home in which he has his office on the sams street. He was married. in 1890. to Miss Meta Rode meyer, daughter of John RodemeYer, of Canaan.
 Dr. Ross came to Canaan as the suc- ce>Sor of Dr. J. D. ClemanS and was
Connecticut western news., 1908-10-15
Thomaston Man Bankrupt.

Clinton W. Atwood of Thomaston, who has conducted a meat market. in that town for 8 number of years, has flied voluntary petition in bankruptcy in the District Court of the United States. The schedules show debts of s2, ,393. .73 and assets of $669. .25.
Connecticut western news., 1908-10-15
Large Election Bet

What is thought to be the largest election bet recorded so far on the re- suit of the contest between Robertson and Lilley was made last week in New Haven. An admirer has posted bet of $2, 400 that Judge Robertson will be elected
Connecticut western news., 1908-10-15
The Bridge Dedication

The Hartford bridge celebration closed Thursday and was greater success than even the most ardent workers an ticipated It is estimated that during the three days 230,LOo people were ill the city. 15O, ,OOO being there Thursday.
Connecticut western news., 1908-10-15
Will Not be Candidate

F. J. Fuller, who has been secretary of the Housatonic Agricultural society since 1904, has given notice that he will not be a candidate for the office at the coming election in December. MT. Fuller feels that his hotel duties are such that he must give them all of his time. He has made an excellent official.
Connecticut western news., 1908-10-15
Sheffield Principal Resigns.

William Williams, who has been prin- cipal of the Sheffield high school for the past two years, has resigned to accept a position as principal and superintendent of the high school at Stafford Springs, Conn, with a marked increase of salary
Connecticut western news., 1908-10-15
Berkshire Pomona Grange.

Berkshire Pomona Grrnge is to meet with the Great Burlington grange In the afternoon of Oct. 22nd. A dinner will be served at noon and in the after noon the fifth degree will be worked
Connecticut western news., 1908-10-15
Mixing Politics and Religion

A Colebrook correspondent says: "The Republicans will hold their caucus for the nomination of candidates for rep resentative and justices of the peace in the basement of the Congregational Church next Monday afternoon"
Connecticut western news., 1908-10-15
New Station Agent.

J. NJ. Pipper, of Fishkill Landing, N. r., is the new station agent at East Ca- naan. -a.=
Connecticut western news., 1908-10-15
FLAG WINNERS

National League Pennant Winners for
 33 Years. National league pennant winners for the past 33 years follow.
Connecticut western news., 1908-10-15

IContinued on page S.I
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-10-17
Fire Destroys SaMmilI.

Fire destroyed the Pinkerton &
Sanks planning mill at Imbler, and a
large amount of lumber belonging to
the Summerville Timber company, and
one car loaded with dressed lumber,
considerable lumber belonging to the
planning mill company and the office
Of the company, besides an empty box
car with stood on the sidetrack near
by. yesterday morning at 1880 o'clock,
says the La Grande Star.
The first to discover the fire was
the little daughter of Mr.. Sanks,
Junior partner of the planning mill
company. The residence of Mr. Sanks
being just across the way from the
blaze attracted the attention OF the
little girl and she called her father.
BY the time he reached the scene the
whole structure seemed to be in a
great shet of flames.
As near as Mr.. Sanks can figure
out the fire, the origin of which re-
mains a mystery, started in the south
end of the structure, farthest away
from the boilers
The loss to Pinkertoh e Sanks is
given by the latter as $4,000. This
covers machinery, office, buildings and
material, while the loss Of dressed
lumber to the Summervllle Lumber
company will be about $4,000. making
total OF $4,000 to both concerns.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-10-17

that account. The illness which caus-
ed death was of short duration and it
was not generally known that she was
suffering until she was at deaths
door. Mrs. Ayers had been falling in
health, however, during the past six
weeks, or since the death Of her sis
ter. Mrs. A. A. Roberts, OF La
Grande.
May Katherine Matlock was born
June 10. 1871. TO Mr.. and Mrs. Ed
Matlock, in Lane county, Oregon. and
az the time of her death was Of the
age OF 81 years, months and days.
She removed with her parents to
Heppner and in 1892 was united in
marriage to Thomas W. Ayers. In
1895 Mr.. and Mrs. Ayers came to
Pendleton and have since made their
home in this city. After coming to
Pendleton Mrs. Ayers was quite
prominent socially until i'll health
forced her to give up many social
duties.
The deceased was a most charming
and generally beloved woman and
while not a member Of any church
organization led a devoted and use
full christian life. being greatly be-
loved by those who knew her. She
Is survived by two sisters. Mrs. f. A.
Vaughan of Pendleton, Mrs, Frank
Richardson of Portland, and a broth
er. Leslie Matlock.
The remains will be taken to Hepp-
ner for burial, the party leaving on
the local Sunday morning and going
by special train to Heppner.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-10-17
GOLD COIN MINING
DIRECTORATE ENLARGED

Six Pendleton men with the pres-
dent. Mr.. L. Y. Ready will compose
the directorate of the Gold Coin Min
ing company, according to a plan for
mulated by the stockholders yester-
day afternoon at a meeting held in
this city. The necessary formal steps
will be taken to legally enlarge the
present directorate OF three to seven
men.
Mr. Ready, T. w Ayers and Frank
Frazier are the present members of
the board and to these will be added
Messrs. W. F. Matlock, r. H. Wilcox.
A. D. Sloan and W. NJ. Blakeley.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-10-17

acreage. The seed is that of red Glow
er, the result OF the second crop. which
in clover of that kind. is the seed
crop, and the sample shown in North
Yakima was found to be very satis-
factory to experts. The seed is very
clean, a large proportion of 1t in black
seed and the balance golden, and there
Is no foreign seed of any kind in the
mixture.
The yield of seed is about six BUSH
els to the acre and a fair price for
seed at this time is II cents a pound.
As stated Mr.. Mason has 40 acres ano
before allowing the clover to seed had
already cut and sold one crop. This
considering the lack Of care necessary
is a pretty easy method of making
good money. according TO the reser-
vatiOn man.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-10-17

That clover seed has been produced
and that alfalfa seed can be produced
in this valley is the opinion Of NJ. Ma
SON. a well known rancher Of the res
ervatlon, who was in North Yakima
Wednesday, says the Yakima Repub-
lic The reason for his opinion Is the
very definite one that he Is now en-
gagged in harvesting the clover seed
from his 40 acres Of alfalfa which was
left untouched and which will be op-
Grated on as soon as the clover has
been disposed of.
Mr.. Mason has gone into the busi-
ness definitely. He has a clover hull
er. which Is the first ever brought in
to this valley, II not into the state,
and he has been threshlng for some
time. He still has several days
threshlng ahead before he will have
completed his work on his clover
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-10-17

Day by day the contest for Togo
and Teddy, the East Oregonian-Jour-
nal shetland ponies, becomes more
lively. Already nearly a score of en-
terprising young boys and girls are
working hard to secure the coveted
Christmas presents and success will
be to those who strive the hardest
In the city contest the following
participants are now entered, their
ages and parentage being as here
given:
Milton Ganahl, aged IL years. Pa
rents, Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Ganahl,
126 Cottonwood street.
Eugene Lyman, aged l2 years Pa
rents, Mr.. and Mrs. C. N. Lyman, $40
East Court street.
Gladys Brownfield, aged 10. Pa
rents, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Brown
field. 1902 East Court street.
Burton Greulich. aged II years,
Parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Greu-
Itch, III Cosbie street.
Mark Patton, Jr.. aged IL years.
Parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Mark Patton,
6O4 Thompson street.
Carrie Kennedy, aged IL years.
Parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Kennedy, All
Bush street
Hazel Wyrick, aged 13 years. Pa
rents Mr. and Mrs. NJ. NJ. Wyrick, 1926
Willow street.
Grace Rugg. aged IL years. Par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. G. w. Rugg, 800
West Court street.
Eugene Clark. aged 12. Parents,
Mr. and Mrs. F. NJ. Clark. 635 John
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-10-17
HUSBAND AND WIFE
KISS AND MAKE UP.

For a second time Hattie NJ. Stof-
fel and husband, Jesse b. Stoffel have
decided to kiss and make up and this
morning an order was entered in the
circuit court record dlsmissing the
suit for divorce filed Thursday by the
woman against her husband. 1t was
the second occasion upon which rec
onciliation had been effected and a
divorce case dismissed.
Mrs. Stoeffel in her complaint al
legged cruel and inhuman treatment.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-10-17
MRS. AYERS DIED
THIS MORNING
DEATH ENDS SUFFERING
OF BRIEF ILLNESS
Wife OF Local Druggist Was Promi-
nent Socially and Had Resided in
Pendleton for a Number of Years
Member of Prominent Oregon Fam
ily-Remains Will Be Taken to
Heppner Sunday for Burial.

After an illness of 10 days, during
which nothing was left undone that
might have aided in the recovery OF
the sufferer, Mrs. T. W. Ayers died
this morning at her home. 4OS Water
street. Death was caused by pleuro-
pneumonia and came as a relief from
intense suffering.
The death of Mrs. Ayers has been
expected for two days, but was none
the less a deep shock to her many
friends in this city. Although she
had not been in the best of health
during the past two years and had
given up much Of her social life on
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-10-17
ELKS WILL MEET TO
ESCORT MRS. AYERS BODY

r W. Henneman, exalted ruler of
the Pendleton lodge of Elks, has call
ed all members of the lodge to meet
at the Elks' hall at 7 o'clock tomor-
rom morning They will meet in
connection with the funeral Of the
late Mrs. r. w. Ayers and the mem
bers will escort the remains to the
depot, the body leaving here on the
o'clock local for Heppner.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-10-17
AGED PIONEER
DIES SUDDENLY
II. p. MOODY FOUND
DEAD IN HIS CHAIR
Had Lived In This Part of the State
for Forty Years and is Years on
Mckay Creek Ranch Where Death
Occurred-Wife Was Stricken With
Paralysis Five Weeks Ago.

r. p. Moody. one of eastern Ore
CONS pioneers, and one of the best
known ranchers in the Mckay creek
district, was found dead in his chair
in his home % miles from this city
late last evening.
The death was sudden shock to
the community in which he lived. Mr..
Moody was supposed TO be in the best
of health when last seen and death
which was due to sudden heart fail
ure had come upon him while resting
peacefully in his favorite chair.
At the time of his death Mr.. Moody
was alone in the house. The sudden
ending of useful life is made doubly
sad by the fact that at the same time
his wife was lying in the hospital in
this city suffering from a stroke of
paralysis which had deprived her oil
the power of speech. One son. AL
bert NJ Moody, who made his home
with his father, was assisting him in
caring for the place. A daughter, Mrs.
Lulu NJ. Rhodes, lives in the near
neighborhOod.
Mr.. Moody was 6S years of age. He
was a native Of Massachusetts who
brayed the dangers Of the west in an
early day and crossed the plans to
oregon. About 40 years ago he set
tied near Vinson on Butter creek,
where he made his home until about
l l. 81,
on which he lived at the time Of his
death and has since been prominently
Identified with the development of the
Mckay creek neighborhood.
The funeral services will be held
Sunday morning at the Baker & Fol-
som undertaking parlors. The hour
has not yet been set.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-10-17
LITTLE BOYS AND GIRLS WORK
HARD To WIN TOGO AND TEDDY

Murlel Nolin, aged 12 years. Pa
rents, Mr. and Mrs. II. II. Nolen, SO5
Cosbie street.
Harry Monteresteli. aged II years.
Son of Mrs. Monterestelli, 7O2 East
Webb street.
Harrlette Johnson, aged Q years.
Parents, Mr.. and Mrs. II. f, Johnson.
203 Jackson street.
The County Contest.
The following are those now out to
win the county contest:
Georgia Jacques, Pilot Rock, aged
13 years. Parents, Mr.. and Mrs
Thomas Jacques.
Esther Sturdevant, Pilot Rock, aged
IA years. Parents, Mr.. and Mrs. NJ.
a. Sturdevant.
William Jameson, Freewater, aged
IA years. He is an orphan.
Jessie Evans, Freewater, aged ~.
Many other little boys and girls at
Milton, Freewater, Helix. Athena,
Echo and Weston have signified their
intention OF entering into the contest,
In entering for the contest boys ana
girls living in Pendleton must enter
in the city contest. Boys and girls
living in the county, outside of PEN
dleton. must enter in the county con-
test. However. contestants may get
subscriptions from either the city.
county or outside points.
In the city contest at present the
three highest contestants are Hazel
Wyrick. Milton Ganahl and Gladys
Brownfleld. All three of these have
over 1500'votes.
son street.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-10-17
Killed Herself.

Mrs. Mamie Gebus Of Nelllsville.
Wis. shot and killed herself at the
home Of her sister, Mrs. Hugh Red
mond, at Laurelville, a suburb of
Portland, Wednesday night. She had
been taunted with not showing suf-
ficient sorrow over the death Of her
husband, which occurred short time
ago.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-10-17
Guyer Wants Divorce.

Desertion as grounds therefore, is
alleged I'm an action for divorce
brought by Judge Fee for James Guy
er against Jane Guyer There are
three children, Phillip, aged 8, We
ronica, aged 5, and Lydia, 2 years old,
Of whom the plaintiff asks the GUS
tody
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-10-17
Rebekah Lodge.

The Pendleton Rebekah lodge in Odd
Fellows hall last evening enjoyed a
most pleasant social session following
initiatory work in their degree. The
degree work was put on in handsome
style and was followed by an enjoy
able hours visiting.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-10-17
Three Men Robbed.

At North Yakima Wednesday night
three men were robbed by their three
companions, who escaped with $45 in
cash secured from the unfortunates.
The thieves started towards Ellens-
burg and have not been captured.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-10-17
Marriage License.

A marriage license was issued this
morning by County Clerk Sailing to
Lewis w. Keller and Miss Grace NJ.
Eldridge.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-10-17
Miss Lattourelle Is Manager.

Miss Avelina Lattourelle has as
sumed the management of the st.
George restaurant and will conduct
that well known place upon popular
lines.