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The Washington herald., 1908-09-06
POLICIES NOW ISSUED TO
PROTECT AGAINST BLACKMAIL

told ne 10 be perfectly calm and took S25.
saying he would delay the case until it
was forgotten
Meantime the brother OF the woman
came 20 me and threatened 10 ruin my
business If I didn't settle with her. Ny
lawyer advised me 20 offer him a small
sum OF money, which I did It was ac-
cepted. and my lawyer for this kindly
advice got another S25 Other relatives
Of the outraged woman cropped up every
little while. pending the delayed settle
ment in court I gave them money. gave
my lawyer other fees. and would have
gone cn in the same way until the end
Of time except that confded my trouble
20 a real friend. who offered me advice
gratuitously-
It's a blooming gang Of blackmail-
ers.' he declared. They are all in caho0ts
the woman. her relatives. and the law
Yer who has been so steadily bleeding
you You tell them TO 60 to - or you'll
bring suit yourself. and see what'E hap
pen So the next relative OF the out
ragged woman who came around TO get his
feelings assuaged by a so bill got this
dealt out to him. The result? Why.
never heard Of them afterward-the woEl-
an. her relatives. or my expert lawyer Of
the friendly advice.
Nine was not the only case in my
town. They were common \ little later
learned that certain insurance compa-
MES have come to recognize the fact of
the existence OF these blachmaileTs and
to insure Us against them
The Washington herald., 1908-09-06
CHAPTER X.
La Petite Jackson.

Laura Tankerlane took especial pains
over her toilet for the theater that night
IN spite Of the shadow which had come
over her life, and OF the serious matters
which were forever uppermost in her
mind. she was a woman who made the
most OF such small pleasures as life
could still afford her. she was sensible
enough TO see that only strict attention
20 the mora trivial details Of existence
could save her from insanity OF death
Laura TankeTlane was a beautiful wom-
an and rich woman. and il stands 70
her credit that she made the best OF such
advantages as fortune. none too kind 70
her in the more important things OF life,
bad bestowed upon her face
She had. indeed. every reason 70 be
satisfied with her appearance. as she
looked al herself in the long mirror in
her bedroom before going downstairs TO
dinner. Art and nature alike had done
al in their power to produce the perfect
The Washington herald., 1908-09-06

TO BE CONTINUED To-MoREow.
Connecticut western news., 1908-02-20
ION THE G. A. R.
So Says Department Commander
 Swift to Veterans.

So Says Department Commander
 Swift to Veterans.
 Department Commander Swift of the G. A. R. in an order just issued asks that the name of every veteran who is not in the Grand Army be sent to head quarters. "Every veteran who does not belong" he says, should be given m opportunity to join it and his duty in him. Even though he is willing to reap the benefits of the work done by our order without attempting to hold up it's hands by becoming a member, yet in order to still further influence him he should be told that after our orgauizs- ton is no more it's records will be pre- served in the capitols of the different states and there the rolls of members will be rolls of honor and when his des- cendants fail to find his name on its proper roll they will wonder why snd fear that something in his life or recC I'd prevented"
 Each post patriotic instructor is urged to see that schools are visited and excs cises held on the days proceeding Lin- coln's and Washington's birthday. M, - morial day, and Flag day. "It will Le interesting for comrades to know" says the order, ''that the committee on civics and patriotism has met with the state commissioner of education in New York and has adopted plan to be carried out under his supervision of list of patrI- otic subjects to be presented to the higher grade of schools with an invita- tion to compete for substantial and beautiful prizes to be awarded for SUI perior essay on each subject"
Connecticut western news., 1908-02-20
ADDRESS ON FORESTRY.
Chief of Forest Service Will Speak in
 New Haven

Chief of Forest Service Will Speak in
 New Haven
 The announcement has been made that at the annual banquet of the Con- necticut Sons of the Revolution in New Haven on Saturday of this week, Pro- ffessor Clifford Pinchot, Chief of the U. s. Forest Service, will be the prin- oipal speaker. The creation of the Yale Forest School, was due to MT. Pinchot through bis own generosity and that of his family in donating a large sum of money to the University for this special purpose. Even with the immense for est reserves of the west and the pros pect of an early creation of national re. serves in the east, MT. Pinohot believes that the timber resources of the east can not be adequately protected except by state ownership. MT. Pinchot favors larger appropriations on the part of the state legislature and in extension of the forestry work so as to reach the people of every pa1t of the state.
Connecticut western news., 1908-02-20

sumed that no property would te pur- chased until society was formed Somewhere this must all have been pre- served as the carly Methodist preachers were particular to make record of the formation of societies. From the diary of Jesse Lee the following is taken: December 2S, 1789 joined two in so- ciety Aaron Sanford and Mrs. William Hawley. MT. Sanford by this act be- came the first male member of the Methodist church in New England"
 This however may be an error, he not being aware that a society had been formed in Canaan the year previous. But however this may be. Canaan had the first church, as the first church in Red ding was not built until 1911.
 It would be pleasing to know if the Samuel Q. Talbot who preach. cd the first sermon in bar-room at organized e class meeting and a society at that time.
Connecticut western news., 1908-02-20
POWER COMPANIES POSITION
Will not Voluntarily go Into Court on
 Criminal Charge.

Tuesdays Pittsfeld Eagle says: The members of the legislative committee on judiciary have received no word from the Berkshire Power company regard ing it's willingness to appear before the Massachusetts courts as to it's responsi- bility for erecting the dam across the Housatonic river.
 At the time of the hearing the under standing was that the company would inform the committee as to what it would do willingly before the com mittee passed upon the question of in- structing the attorney general to invest igate and proceed legally.
 In semi-official way it is understood that the company will agree to come in- to court on any case for damages but will not voluntarily do so on any crimi- nal charge.
Connecticut western news., 1908-02-20
WOULD HAVE OLD
 CHURCH PRESERVED
THE FIRST IN NEW ENGLAND

Sharon Man Suggests That the Battle
 Hill Methodist Church at Falls ViI-
 lige be Restored to its Primitive
 State as to Exterior and Interior
 Finish and Furnishings and That
 Methodist of New England Assist in
 the Work.
 I. N. Bartram of Sharon, who is deep ly interested in matters >pretaining to the early history of the Methodist church in New England, writes THE NEWS as follows:
 The first Methodist church in New England was built at Canaan near Falls Village; 70 stated in recent issue of THE NEWS, therefore Sharon, together with all other places in New England, concede, with respect, this fact and con- gratulate the Methodists of Canaan that they have in their township this we'll preserved, historic relic of Methodism.
 The Methodists in Connecticut and New England should assist the Metho- dist Society at Falls Village to acquire and secure the sole and important church landmark. Should it not be re- stored as far as possible to its original settings and design in all its interior fittings? The old classroom restored, if not already intact, for no church edifice of the early days was complete without the classroom.
 It would be most fitting that tablets be placed within this old edifice bearing the date of its erection, the names of the building committee or trustees, of the first class leader, the name of the first preacher on the circuit, and in fact all the information and data possible to gather from church records or conference minutes.
 Should not this be sort. of Mecca for the Methodists of Connecticut and New England?
 Again it would be most fitting place for the relics of those, by-gone days, such articles as foot stoves, which were the only means of keeping warm in the winter, the old first hymn books. candle sticks and candles, the only means of lighting, paintings of the old preachers and members. Thus the old church would become most attractive.
 We trust that there can be secured copy of the conveyance of the land where this noble edifice was erected.
 The date of the organization of the first Methodist Society in Canaan would be important as it would be pre-
Connecticut western news., 1908-02-20
ANOTHER SEWER PROPOSITION

John w. Gaffney Meets Executive
 Committee of Canaan Fire District.
 John W. Gaffney of Waterbury, the contractor who laid the Canaan sewer, came to Canaan Saturday and took more papers home with him. If he signs these papers, there will be an agreement that he shall repair the sewer as soon as the weather will permit and that the work shall be completed by July 15. Canaan is to have the use of the sewer from the time he signs the agreement, but shall discontinue the use of all or a part of it while repairs are being made.
 The proposition is fair one and it is to be hoped the agreement wall be signed and carried out.
Connecticut western news., 1908-02-20
NEW COUNTY HISTORY.
Soon to be Issued Under Supervision
 of J.H. Vaill.

Soon to be Issued Under Supervision
 of J.H. Vaill.
 A new History of Litchfield County is in preparation under the general edi- torial supervision of the former editor of the Winsted Herald, MT. Joseph H. Vaill. The purpose of this history is to present in a thorough manner all the important factors which have contrib uted to the growth and prosperity of the county, from the earliest period to the present time. MT. Vaill will be as- sisted by gentlemen we'll known throughout the county for their &C., quaintance with the respective subjects.
 MT. Vaill's long experience in Litch- field County journalism, together with his knowledge of its prominent charao- teristics, indicate that the outcome of such history will be satisfactory and timely. -.a
Connecticut western news., 1908-02-20
ANOTHER ENOCH ARDEN
Husdand of Curtin Returns After
 Twenty-five Years.

lwenty-flVe rearS.
 Mrs. Lovio R. Curtin of Lakeville, testifying in superior court at Winsted last week in trial of her action for divorce from Cornelius Curtin on ground of de- sertion, unfolded remarkable story. On March Is, 1882, when she was F years old, she said, she was married to Curtin, who deserted her before the birth of their son, Adelbert, who is now 25 and is em- ployed ln New York city as bookkeeper.
 Two years later she read in the news papers that Cornelius Curtin had been killed by the overturning of load of hay. On May IA, 1890, she married Charles Thurston of Lakeville and they had two children. Last summer a man with gray hair called at the Thurston residence and told the little girl who answered the doorbell that he wished to see her moth CT. Don't you know mel" said the aged stranger as Mrs. Thurstor ap- preached him.
 She replied that she did not and he then told and convinced her that he was her supposedly dead husband. He asked her forgiveness for having deserted her, gave her daughter some money and went away saying she need not tell Mir. Thurston of his visit if she did not want to. Mrs. Curtin told her second husband of the return of her fist and, acting on the advice of State Attorney D. T. War ner they separated and Mrs Curtin sued for divorce, which Judge Silas Robin son granted her lass Friday dating the decree from July IT, 1882. Now Mrs. Curtin and MT. Thurston will return to their former happy home. Curtin form erly lived in Great Harrington, Mass.
Connecticut western news., 1908-02-20
TWO WILLS
Disposal of Estates of Betsey Gaylord
 and James Roraback. ..
Village.

Disposal of Estates of Betsey Gaylord
 and James Roraback.
 The will of Betsey D. Gaylord, late of New Marlboro reads as follows: After my just debts are paid l give and devlse to my son Francis D. Gay lord, of East Canaan, Conn.,, all my in- terest in the farm he now occupies, in- cluding the note which is secured by a mortgage on said farm. In the event that any of the property given to my said son shall remain at the time of his death, it is my will that it shall 20 to and be divided among the children of my said son. namely, Bessie A. Gaylord, Ruth Gaylord, Irving G. Gaylord, Harold K. Gaylord and Marguerite l. Gaylord. also give and bequsath to each of the above named grandchildren the sum of $lo0 and if any of the said grandchildren are minors at tho time of my death. direct that the share of each of said minors shall be deposited in some savings bank and with the ac- cumulations be paid over to each of such children as they seVerally arrive at 21 years of age."
 The bond in the estate of James Rora- back late of Sheffield, shows real estate of $75Oo andi personally $40oo. The ad- ministrator of tho estate is Willard A. Roraback of Torington, Conn. and he appoints John B. Roraback of Sheffield. agent to act for him.
Connecticut western news., 1908-02-20
NO. 35.

The Rev. MT. Cook preached the first sermon in Sharon, as is stated, in the house of Samuel Hitchcock and after ward in the ball room of a tavern situa- ted in-Shrrou street. The tavern keeper was informed by the village people he would have no more license. Not un- likely the Salisbury inn keeper was also so informed.
 All these early preachers did not have the courage as did Peter Cartwright. On stopping at an inn in his travels on a night that q ball was gwen, he was urged to join the company and an at- tractive young lady urged him to join in the Virginia Reel. Cartwright seeing his opportunity, took his place on the floor for the dance and just as the floor manager announced "An ready" Cart wright spoke "0no moment, if you please. never enter upon any great and important undertaking without ask ing Gods blessing upon it." Dropping upon his knees he offered a most fervent prayer. It is useless to add that there was no ball that night. In was turned into prayer meeting and a society was formed with good results.
 We are thankful to the Falls Village correspondent of THE NEWS who brought to light these perhaps almost forgotten records of the past. We trust it will bring forward other "reminiscences of by gone days, but whatever may come to light in the future, nothing will antedate the old First Methodist church at Falls Village.
Connecticut western news., 1908-02-20
Shooting was Accidental.

Coroner R. T. Higgins of Winsted last week completed his inquest into the death by shooting of Boselli Giovanni. an Italian woodchopper, who was shot in the groin in a cabin in Norfolk Sun day by Dominic Docia, who died in the hospital in Winsted Thursday. The ev- idence all indicates the shooting was &C., cidental, and Docia, who is held on the coroner's orders, will probably be releas- ed from custody.
Connecticut western news., 1908-02-20
SIDE LIGHTS ON
 STANDARD METHODS
HAD ALL SORTS OF PRICES

PittsfieId Manager Said no Man Could
 Work for the Standard Oil Company
 and Retain his Honor-George
 Dean Tells What the Company did in Cheshire in an Effort to Drive
 the Independent Company out of
 That Field.
 One of the witnesses in the Standard Oil Company investigation in Albany, N. Y. last week was Thomas L. Hisgen of West Springfield one of the "Four Brothers" oil company, practically the only competitors the Standard has to- day.
 The hearing was another in the fed eral suit brought to dissolve the Stand ard company.
 MT. Hisgen told how employees of the great trust spied upon his business. He told the United States Commissioners how this persecution had continued ever since 1889, when the Hisgen brothers formed the Four Brothers Axle Grease company.
 Manager Aiken of the Standard s Pittsfield depot confessed to him, His gen told, of how he >(Aiken) was con- pelled to spy upon the Hisgen oil ship ments at the railroad station.
 Hisgen declared that every business move he made has been reported to Standard headquarters by paid spies. This has continued ever since he went into business with his brothers.
 The witness told how Aiken had come to him asking for employment when the Hisgens started an oil depot at Pitts field in 1906. "We granted him an interview" he testified. land he said that it mattered not whether we hired him or not, as he had decided to quit the employ of the Standard Oil company, as no man could work for the company and retain his honor. He said his most disagreea- ble duty was going to the railroad sta tion and watch the barrels we shipped out.
 "We were going to hire MT. Aiken, but he suddenly changed his mind and did not enter our employ"
 Former Senator George z. Dean, a merchant of Cheshire, was also on the stand. He was told by MT. HIsgen that Bowen & Co.,, a rival concern, had been getting oil 11a cents cheaper than he. MT. Dean immediately bought some oil of Hisgen and then the Standard dropped its price and gave rebates on the old business to the amount of $25. 69 to make up the differences between Bowen 6 Co.,, and the Dean charges. This was three-quarters of cent on 3425 gallons. MT. Dean testified that he still buys oil of Hisgen at nine cents u gallon, preferring to do so rather than to buy Standard oil at 1-2
Connecticut western news., 1908-02-20
LakeviIle Pastor Recalled.

Our Lakeville corresponcent says: The fourth quarterly conference was held at the M. E. Chapel on Tuesday. Presiding Elder Palmer was present and a unanimous call was extended for the return of Rev. MT. Stephens for another year and the people in general hope the request will be granted.
Connecticut western news., 1908-02-20

His Remarkable Transformation Study of his Life is the Story of an Intense Struggle Which Developed and Fitted Him to Fill the Highest Position in the Land-A Captain ot the Ship of State-Proclamation Was Master Stroke.
Connecticut western news., 1908-02-20
A Full House.

There are 49 or 50 prisoners in the county joil at the present time. The in stitntion has but 47 cells.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1908-03-20
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The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1908-03-20
FRIDAY MARCH 20, 1908.

Party Split IS Evident.
The candidacy of Col. G. B.
Little, Of Bismarck, for the United
States senate in North Dakota, has
caused a most serious division in
the stalwart ranks Of the party and
gives promise to result in some
important new party alignments
before the June primaries come
around. This fact made itself quite
apparent at the Merchants hotel
last week when there were a num-
Der of North Dakota politicians
here to meet Alexander Mckenzie,
who had just returned from New
York. There were present here
besides Mckenzie, State Senator
Judson LaMoure, who only re-
NAMED a couple of days and then
mysteriously disappeared; Louis
B. Hanna, who is a candidate for
congress; United States Marshal
Shea, United States Attorney
Rourke, Lee Pettibone of Fawson.
James Kennedy, the Fargo con-
tractor; V. B. Noble, of Bottineau,
who has an extensive telephone
system in the northwestern part OF
the state; M. 81. Jewell of the Bis
marck Tribune, and G. B. Little
himself. Not all of them are in
favor Of Titles candidacy, but it
was quite apparent that Mckenzie
was making every effort in his
power to round up the entire bunch
for his senatorial candidate Mr..
Little.
The burden of Mr.. Titles argu-
ment is that he is at the head OF
what he terms "the organization
ticket. The candidate for govern
or on this ticket is C.A.Johnson Of
Minot, and Messrs. Hanna and
Gronns for congress. Secretary Of
State Blaisdell, who came out fol
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