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Connecticut western news., 1908-12-10
PULPIT AND PEW
Happenings of Interest in Sharon's Religious Circles
Amateur

Happenings of Interest in Sharon's Religious Circles Methodist Church.
 The Rev. J. J. CowIes, pastor of the Presbyterian Church in Amenia, in ex. change with the pastor of the Metho, dist Church of Sharon, preached a most excellent sermon in that church last Sunday morning, from the words, "He that believeth on me hath everlasting life" Whenever it may become con- venient for MT. Cowles to visit this church again, he will be cordially well comed.
 The Methodist parsonage has just been much improved in external appear ance, and very greatly increased in in- ternal comfort by having its veranda completely inclosed with glass. Facing as it does, directly toward the south, this not only furnishes commodious sunshine parlor, but becomes a very ef- fectual protection to the house against the chilly winds and severe storms that often come in winter from that direc- tion. The work was done by very thorough mechanics in the employ of F. W. Dakin, contractor.
Connecticut western news., 1908-12-10
.* SHARON .*

He doesn't have to wrench his arms
 To hook or button on his back His bodices, till muscles ache
 Like those of martyrs on the rack; No hairpins eer harpoon his head,
 He wears no rats and fears not mice; No high heeled footgear stralns his feet No corset oramp him like a wise. When he gets ready to go out
 He simply slicks his short haired pate With one glance at a lookingglass,
 And asks not, "Is my hat on straight ?'' If there are signs of sudden storm
 He neither fidgets, frets nor fumes; He's not afraid that rain or snow
 Will take the curl out of his plumes. He never has to drag a train,
 Which gathers microbes, dust and dirt; His heels don't catch in petticoats,
 Nor kick closely clinging skirt; He doesn't kiss his dearest foe
 And tell him that he looking sweet" He never feels he's forced to smile
 At every friend whom he may meet. And these are only just few
 Of many reasons, most complex, Why plain, perverse and peevish man Is envied by the sweeter sex.
 New York Herald E. J. Reed is better
 Deacon Smith has added sun parlor to his residence. ... - Elmore Woodward of Kansas is visit ing his mother. Mrs. F.. K. Woodward. Miss Daisy Landon is vislting Brook lyn friends. Mrs. Percy Harris of Patterson, N. Y., spent few days with MT. and Mrs. Robert Harris last week.
 John Capron of Amenia has been visit ing at his daughter's home, Mrs. Robert Harris.
 Secretary Hine of the State Board of education will address the teachers meeting December 11th. Mr. and Mrs. P. J. Kenny went to Amenla to attend the funeral services of an uncle of the former, Thomas Kenny. . The Misses Hoyt and Pond of the School of Applied Design and Art for women, of New York were recent guests at The Bartram. .e .... Connection has been made with the house belonging to F. w. Dakin, for merly the Walton place, on New Street and the Sharon drainage system.
Connecticut western news., 1908-12-10
Former SheffieIder Wants Pension

John Murphy, a former resident of Sheffield, is paying his first visit there in 39 years, He is now endeavor- ing to get pension, having lost heavily by a recent fire in the White Mountains. He tells somo interesting events of four decades ago in Sheffield. He lived there at the time the boiler blew, up, killing a man and injurlng several others. He speaks of the great changes in the viii age since he used to live there. It is probable that he will get the pension soon as there are several residents- of Sheffield who remember when he was in the war.
Connecticut western news., 1908-12-10

William Basset was home over Sun day.
 Leonard Roselle has left the employ of Hoag and Byron. .. Elmer Waldron, of Torrington. is wis iting friends in town. .. Miss Helen Lauterbach, of New York City is guest at Dr. o. w. Bassett's.
 Mrs. Dwight Handlin, of West Corn wall. is at Chas. Prindle's.
 Thomas Powers jr. has returned to Sharon and is staying with his father.
 Ir. Chaffee IS having the new addition to his barn wired for electric lights.
 Florence Browne, of New York, was the guest of Miss Mollie Knight Hast week.
 Miss Jane Mallory has been in Lake vile the past week at the home of Mrs. A F. Roberts.
 Miss Jane Walton. of Canaan, was a guest of Miss Mae Prindle few days last week.
 Abel Woodward, former merchant of this place and now 8 resident of Win sted, is in town for short stay.
 The library privilege in room four for the month of November was won by Lillian Hansen.
 Miss Fanny White is spending few days with her brother, Frank White, of LakeviIle
 Harry White, of Winsted, is visiting friends in town. Sharon certainly holds forth great inducements to young men. The Missionary society of the Congre- gational Church will hold meeting at Mrs.,J B. Smith this afternoon
 Mrs Chas Rhyness returned early this week from Bridgeport, Conn. where she has been visiting her son.
 A. D. Rose. Of Bridgeport, Conn, state manager of the W. O. w. spoke at the meeting of the Woodmen last Thurs day night.
 During tfe absence of Mss Grace Per Lee on her annual vacation her place at the post office will be taken by Miss Grace Hotaling.
 Dr. Ralph Ryan expects to remove from Amenia. N. Y, where he has been located for some tune, to Scarsdale, N Y.
 The Ladies sewing society of Christ Church met at the residence of Miss Anna Morehouse last Thursday after noon and were giving a supper by Miss Warehouse in the evening.
 Our young men here have organized g basket ball team with Clarence Egglestor manager and Percy Campbell, captain They play their first game of the season tonight, Dec. 10th at Millerton.
 Died, at New Haven, Nov. 26, 1868 Claude, only son of Mir. and Mrs. Chas Williams, of Waterbury, Conn. The bereaved parents have many friends anG relatives here who sympathize witl them in their great loss.
Connecticut western news., 1908-12-10
Berkshire Poultry Show.

The Southern Berkshire Poultry Asso ciatlon hold their second annual poultry show at the tow hall Great Barringtcr Mass, December 30, 31, January 1. 1908 Last year they had one of the fine poultry shows in this section with nearly TOO birds completing. This year the as soclation is offering more and better specials. The Secretary, s. M. Fox, oi Sheffield. Mass, says that without doubt this will be the largest and best show ever held in Berkshire County. Send your birds and win ribbon in competi- ton where ribbons count. Entries close December 23.
Connecticut western news., 1908-12-10
CORNWALL HOLLOW

The Rev. J. A. Thoms M. D. Ph. D. preached another very interesting ser mon here Sunday. He has returned to his home in Maine.
 Henry Floerke of Stamford was an over Sunday guest at MT. and Mrs Benjamin Sedgwick's.
 Ernest Ocain is erecting a building for his gasoline engine
 L. s. Chipman called on his niece Mrs. Philo M. Kellogg at Cornwall, last week.
Connecticut western news., 1908-12-10

Meetings of Country Life Commission.
 The commission on country life ap- pointed by President Roosevelt will hold two meetings IT. New England under the auspices of the Conference on Rural Progress, in order to find out. if possible, what are the greatest needs of agricul- ture in New England and how the fed eral government can assist in bettering the conditions of country life. The first meeting will be held at the building of the Phelps Publishing Company Spring field, Mass, Thursday. December IT, at p. m. The second meeting will be held Ill the rooms of the Massachusetts state board of agriculture in the State House at Boston, Friday, December IS, at 10 8. m.
Connecticut western news., 1908-12-10
SALISBURY

Miss 0. E. White of Lakeville, has been spending a few days with her friend, Miss Clark.
 The stores are beginning to display their holiday goods winch, as usual are very attractive here.
 Mrs. J. L. Hubbard has returned from a visit to Cleveland, Ohio.
 0. E. Wheeler visited the schools in the village on Tuesday.
Connecticut western news., 1908-12-10
Manager Re signs

Edward s. Felter has resigned his po- sitlon as manager of the New England company's central office in Great Bar rington and vicinity. He has been with the company for l9 years first as line man and inspector and for the past 15 years more as manager.
Connecticut western news., 1908-12-10
Red Haired Negro Burglar

Frank Prince of Harwinton was bound over to the superior court last week on plea of guilty of burglary. Prince is a red headed negro who is we'll known throughout the northern part of Litch- field county. He was sent to the Re- form School from Goshen and also from Harwinson, in both cases for theft. be- fore he was Is years of age.
Connecticut western news., 1908-12-10
Sterling
 SiIVerWare

Silver never waned in popu- larity for gift giving. Here will be found Tea Spoons, Coffee Spoons Bouillon Spoons and all kinds of Spoons; besides Butter Knives, Sugar Tongs, Bon Bon Dishes and many odd pieces.
 Sterling Silver Toilet and Mani cure Articles and Novelties which includes hundreds of articles suit able for both inexpensive and elaborate Christmas gifts.
Connecticut western news., 1908-12-10
WOOLSON'S KOOKINDEx

A vellum cabinet with cover, equipped with 100 blank receipt cards. Every house keeper and even those who are not house. keepers have receipts. Some are copied on paper, others have been cut out of magazines. The Kookindex provides T place for all of them. Each receipt may be written or mounted on card and placed behind it's proper index. There are 24 index cards with suitable headings like Salads, Cake, Ices, Etc. When ih use card may. be removed from index.
 PRICE COMPLETE sl.oo EXTRA CARDS 25o ger 100 The Canaan Printing Go.
 Canaan, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1908-12-10
FED

UAsE-In Barhamsted, Dec. r, Hovey Case, aged 32 years. HYDE-In Winsted, Dec. 3, Truman
 Hyde, aged S1 years. FUNK-In Norfolk. December ', John
 Funk, aged 66. KNAPP-In Winsted December 5, Mrs.
 Angeline Knapp, aged 92 years.
Connecticut western news., 1908-12-10
Pitfsfiald for Iicansa

Pittsfield declared for License at the city election last week by majority of 259. It voted ''yes" in 1907 by 414 and in 1906 by 90.
Connecticut western news., 1908-12-10
MARRIED

LINER-DUGGAN-At Cornwall Bridge, Nov. 26, Phillip Liner and Catherine Duggan.
Connecticut western news., 1908-12-10

tend. as an opportunity to hear man of MT. Jobs ability is seldom vonchsafed to a country community.
 Amateur. "
Connecticut western news., 1908-12-10
Glass

Hawkes. and other leading makes in Bowls, Water Sets, Nappies, Sugar and Cream Sets and many other pieces.
Connecticut western news., 1908-12-10
MY YEARS EXPENSE
An Ideal Book for One Years Accounting

An Ideal Book for One Years Accounting A double page with 31 lines is furnished for each month. The printed classifcations are Rent and Water, Light and Heat, Meats and Groceries, Interest and Insur- ance, Clothing, Physician and Medicine, Carfare and Travelling, Books and Amuse- ments, Labor and Service. There are 3 extra columns without headings. There is a double summary page for recording monthly totals.
 Size K SK, ledger paper, blank book ruling, and bound in stiff cloth board of assorted colors. A very handsome book.
 Price soc per copy, postage 4c.
 THE CANAAN PRINTING CO.
 Canaan, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1908-12-10
Clocks

Clocks of many styles, from the cheapest t) the more expensive They make very useful, approp- riate and practical Christmas present.
Connecticut western news., 1908-12-10
Diamonds

In Rings, Brooches and Scarf Pins. We can supply diamonds in any grade and price.
Connecticut western news., 1908-12-10
JeWeEy:

Both in Solid Gold and Gold Filled. This line includes great variety of Rings, Brooches, Scarf Pins, Chains, Cuff Buttons, Brace lets, Hat Pins, Charms, Emblems and Lockets.
The Globe-republican., 1908-07-23
SAVED FROM MATERNAL WRATH.
Boys Fervent Prayer Was Answered
In the Nick of Time.

A suburbanite is fond Of telling this
story of his five-year-old son Bobby.
Being of an inquiring turn of mind
the youngster one day managed to
turn on both faucets in the bathtub
to see what would happen. 1t CHANGED
that the stopper was in place, and the
tub rapidly filled up, to the great de-
light Of Bobby. Finally, however, the
tub became so full that 1t threatened
to overflow on to the floor, and Bobby,
having a proper respect for the mater
nal slipper became frightened and
tried vainly to turn off the water Be-
ing unable to, for some reason, he
gazed tearfully at the ever-rising food,
and then, mindful both of his religious
training and the occasional visits OF
the plumber, he plunged down on his
knees, and his elder sister, who hap.
pened to be passing at the moment,
heard him exclaim, fervently:
20, Lord, please stop this water
running! And, O, Lord, if you can't
do it, please send somebody that CAM"
His prayer was answered, for his
sister rose to the occasion and turned
off the water and temporarily saved
Bobby from the much-feared slipper.
The Globe-republican., 1908-07-23
ITCHING HUMOR ON BOY
His Hands Were a Solid Mass, and
Disease Spread All Over Body
Cured in q Days BY Cutcura.

Zone day We noticed that our little
boy was all broken out with itching
sores. We first noticed it on his little
hands. His hands were not as bad
then, and we didn't think anything
serious would result But the next day
we heard of the Cuticura Remedies
being so good for itching sores. By
this time the disease had spread all
over his body, and his hands were
nothing but solid mass of this itch
ing disease. purchased box of Cuti-
cura Soap and one box Of Cuticura
Ointment, and that night | took the
Cuticura Soap and lukewarm water
and washed him well. Then I dried
him and took the Cuticura Ointment
and anointed him with it. l did this
every evening and in four nights he
was entirely cured. Mrs. Frank Don
ahue, 20S Fremont St., Kokomo, Ind,
Sept. 16, 1907"
The Globe-republican., 1908-07-23
MEDFORD HAS COUNTY SEAT.
Pond Creek Peacefully surrenders
Records and Furniture.

Guthrie, Okla.,, July 20.-(Special.)
The first removal of county seat in
the history of the new state, from
Pond Creek to Medford, has been &C.
complished without bloodshed and
without even a disorderly event.
Two car loads of records and furni-
ture were loaded up at Pond Creek
and the county officials hurried off
with them to the new shire town,
Medford. Pond Creek, even after the
supreme court of Oklahoma had ruled
that the election which resulted in
Medford winning the permanent loca-
ton was legal, still entertained hopes
of winning, having sent it's attorney,
w. A. Ledbetter, to Washington to
file an appeal before the supreme
court of the United States.
Mr.. Ledbetter found one of the SUI
preme justices and filed his paper
with him.
The county records have also been
moved from Lehigh to Coalgate in
Coal county, the latter town winning
by sixty-six votes in tie recent cleo
ton.
The Globe-republican., 1908-07-23
Held for Electrocutlna Boy.

Guthrie, Okla, July 20.-(Special.)
Foreman Charles Evans and Engineer
Del Arrowwood of the Pioneer Cot
ton mill were held on a charge Of
manslaughter in the second degree
today by the verdict of the coroner's
jury which has been investigating the
death of Orma McCreight, the 15-year-
old boy who was electrocuted at the
mill on Friday afternoon.
The state will try to prove that
Arrowwood connected electric wires,
carrying 210 volts, with a tin drink
ing cup and that Evans turned on
the electric switch when McCreight
tried to drink from the cup. Both
men say they intended it merely for
a Joke.
The Globe-republican., 1908-07-23
5000 CATTLE QUARANTINED.
Thought to Have Brought Mango
From Texas Into Kansas.

Emporia, Kan, July 20.-(Special.)
Six thousand head of cattle grazing
in Greenwood, Chase, Martin and But
Ter counties have been quarantineG
by federal inspectors, R. R. Grimes Of
Emporia, assisted by DR.. R. R. New
man. 1t is supposed that a large
number of the cattle are infected
with mango, although just how many
cannot be determined until an in
spection is made. Inspector Grimes
and DR.. Newman left today for the
range to begin the inspection, which
may take several weeks, and pos
sibly longer. All cattle found to be
infected with the disease will have to
be dipped
The cattle belong principally to
Wallace Good and other ranchmen of
Texas, and they were shipped to Kan
sas to be pastured during the summer.
1t is believed that a few of the cat
tie had the disease before they left
Texas, and 1t has gradually spread
among the herds.
The Globe-republican., 1908-07-23
AN HONEST DOCTOR
ADVISED PE-RU-NA.

KTR. SYLVESTER E. SMITH, Room
lV1 21s, Granite Block, st. Louis, Mo-,
writes: "Peruna is the best friend o
sick man can have.
"a few months ago came here in a
wretched condition. Exposure and
dampness had ruined my once robust
health. I had catarrhal affections OF
the bronchial tubes, and for time there
was doubt as to my recovery.
"My good honest old doctor advised
me to take Peruna, which I did and in
short time my health began to i'm
prove very rapidly, the bronchial
trouble gradually disappeared, and in
three months my health was fully re-
stored.
"Accept grateful mans thanks for
his restoration to perfect health"
Pe-ru-na for His Patients.
A. w. Perrin, M. D. g., $50 Halsey
st., Brooklyn, N. Y, says:
~ am using your Peruna myself, and
am recommending 1T to my patients in
all cases Of catarrh, and find it to be
more than you represent. Peruna can
be had now Of all druggists in this Sec
ton. At the time I began using 1t, 1t
was unknown"
The Globe-republican., 1908-07-23
WAS ONLY RED BLOOD.
And Three-Year-OId Had Been Told
That 1t Was Blue.

Three-year-old Allan had a very aris-
tocratic grandma, who prided herself
on her own and her husbands blue
blooded ancestry. She told him heroic
deeds Of them and warned him from
ever playing with boys Of low degree.
One day Allan came screaming up.
stairs to his mamma and grandma,
holding his hand up covered with
blood, where he had cut his little
finger. They were both greatly
alarmed, as he was child who rarely
cried or complained when hurt. Nam
ma washed the blood off and, exam.
lining the cut, said:
"Why, dear, it's not so very bad.
Does 1t hurt you so much?"
I'm not cryin' cause it hurts" he
said, "but cause it's only red blood,
and grandma said | had blue. "-Phila-
delphia Ledger
The Globe-republican., 1908-07-23
Not the Chair.

He was a collector for an install
ment house, new at the business, and
sensitive about performing an unpleas
ant duty. He was particularly en-
barrassed because the lady upon whom
he had called to perform this unpleas'
ant duty was so exceedingly polite
Still, the van was at the door, the lady
was in arrears in her payments, and
he remembered his duty.
Good morning said the lady. ITS
beautiful day, isn't it,"
Beautiful" he agreed.
won't you take chair?" she said.
Emo, thank you, not this morn.
ing" he stammered I've come to
take the piano!"-Exchange.
The Globe-republican., 1908-07-23
ONE ON THE DOCTOR.
st. Peters Query Decided Reflection
on Medical Attendant.

DR. Arthur T. Holbrook told a story
on his profession.
"A man by the name of Evans died,
he said, and went to heaven, Of
course. When he arrived at the pearly
gates he said to st. Peter:
Well, I'm here
"St Peter looked at him and asked
his name. John Evans, was the reply
st Peter looked through his book,
and shook his head.
You don't belong here he said,
pointing to the exit
But | am sure belong here, said
the man.
wait minute, said St Peter.
He looked again and in the back
of the book found his name.
Sure said the guardian of the
gate, you belong here. But you was
MT expected for 20 years. Who's your
doctor? milwaukee, Free Press.
The Globe-republican., 1908-07-23
DROPPED COFFEE
Doctor Gains 20 Pounds on Postum.

A physician of Wash, D. c., says of
his coffee experiences:
For years | suffered with periodical
headaches which grew more frequent
until they became almost constant. So
severe were they that sometimes was
almost frantic. | was sallow, consti-
pated, irritable, sleepless; my mem
DRY was poor, l trembled and my
thoughts were often confused.
my wife, in her wisdom, believed
coffee was responsible for these ills
and urged me to drop it. tried many
times to do so, but was its slave.
Finally Wife bought package of
Postum, and persuaded me to try it, but
she made it same as ordinary coffee
and | was disguised with the taste.
Il make this emphatic because | fear
many others have had the same eXpe-
rience.) She was distressed at her
failure and we carefully read the d.
rections, made it right, boiled it full
Is minutes after boiling commenced,
and with good cream and sugar, |
liked tit invigorated and seemed to
nourish me.
This was about year ago. Now |
have no headaches, am not sallow,
sleeplessness and irritability are gone,
my brain clear and my head steady.
have gained 20 lbs. and feel l am
new man.
Il do not hesitate to give Postum
due credit. OF course dropping coffee
was the main thing, but had dropped
it before, using chocolate, cocoa and
other things to no purpose.
Postum not only seemed to act as
an invigorant, but as an article of
nourishment, giving me the needed
phosphates and albumens. This is no
imaginary tale. 1t can be substanti-
ated by my wife and her sister, who
both changed to Postum and are
hearty women of about 70.
Il write this for the information and
encouragement Of others, and with a
feeling of gratitude to the inventor of
Postum"
Name given by Postum Co., Battle
Creek, Mich. Read "The Road to Well
ville," In pkgs. There's Reason"
Ever read the above letter? A new
one appears from time to time. They
are genuine, true, and full Of human
interest.
The Globe-republican., 1908-07-23
For and AaAlnst.

4 Philadelphia lawyer, retained AZ
counsel for the defense in murder
trial, tells of the difficulties in getting
together jury.
Counsel were endeavoring," says
this lawyer, ito elicit from the various
prospective jurors their views con.
corning the death penalty.
"One man to whom the question waJ
put, Are you against the infliction of
the death penalty?' replied, No, sir. ,
What is your business?' he was
asked I am butcher he replied.
When the same question was put
to the next man he answered that he
vas against the death penalty.
What is your business?'
Life insurance. said he." ",
The Globe-republican., 1908-07-23
Making II Sure.

The lawyer was drawing up En-
pecks will
'T hereby bequeath all my property
to my wife," dictated Enpeck. "Got
that down."
Yes" answered the attorney.
"On condition. continued Enpeck
shat she marries within year"
But why that condition. asked the
man OF law.
Because" answered the meek and
lowly testator, IT want somebody tt
be sorry that died. See?"
The Globe-republican., 1908-07-23
Merchants Fined So Each,

Topeka, July 20.-(Special) OF the
twenty-one Topeka business men ar
rested for doing business on Sunday,
sixteen pleaded guilty in police court
today and were fined So each. 1t is
understood the mayor will remit the
fines. The other five will fight the
cases. Among there are four news
paper reporters, who were arrested
for working on Sunday to get out a
Topeka Monday morning newspaper,
The theater managers say they gath
cred more evidence yesterday and
will furnish information for further
arrests.
The Globe-republican., 1908-07-23
Booze" Business Not Good.

Guthrie, Okla, July 2O.-(Special.)
That dispensary agents in Oklahoma
are not getting rich is shown by the
report of State Dispensary Agent R..
e. Lozier. The business of about
seventy-fve agencies since April has
amounted to $4,Sl1,SS and the COM
missions of that many agents has to-
tailed only $344.07. Liquor valued at
$21 ,23S.0S has been sent to the vari-
GUS agencies.
With the close of June the state
agency had on hand 1888 gallons Of
whisky and 951 gallons of alcohol, all
confiscated goods.
The Globe-republican., 1908-07-23
Labor Leaders in Contempt

Washington, July 20. - President
Gompers, Secretary Morrison and
John Mitchell of the executive coun-
Gil of the American Federation of
Labor we're today cited to answer on
September next a charge of con-
tempt in violating court injunction
forbidding them from continuing a
boycott against the Buck Stove and
RanCe Company.