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Connecticut western news., 1908-08-06
RHOADES FOUND WHEELER
North Canaan Constable on the Trail
 for Two Years.

North Canaan Constable on the Trail for Two Years.
 J. Welcome Wheeler of New Haven has reason to complain of the relentless ness of fate in pursuing those wanted by the police for crimes or supposed crimes, as he is now under arrest on charge of obtaining money under false prstenses that arose three years ago. The irony of fate comes i'll through the fact that he had lived peacefully with his family during all of that time in this city, . respected and prosperous citizen. He was foreman of the horse department of the smedley company and IS well thought of here.
 He is arrested on a wnrrent held by Constable Rhoadss of North Canan. Through some unknown channel the constable was informed that Wheeler was in this city. Although he had been looking for him three years, he did not get word of his whereabouts until this week. The name and address of Wheeler were i'll the New Haven direct orv, and it might have been there that the clew that led to bis arrest was dis covered.
 Word was sent to Detective Dunlap to 20 with the constable and arrest the man. This was in the early evening Wednesday. The arrest was made by the detective on the warrant held by the other.
 Wheeler is a well-dressed and highly respectable looking man and so the po- lice dId not want him put into the cooler" for the night, as bail could be obtained, but the constable insisted. He had the prerogative, as the law would not permit the release on bail un- les the one having it in charge per mitted. The local police could give bail for anyone to appear in our own courts, but not in some other jurisdiction.
 MT. Smedley, the employer of the prisoner, appeared and pleaded for his release, offering bail, but the constable was determined and Chief Cowles, who was petitioned, could not interfere.
 The charges in the case are that Wheeler was not honest in certain horse dealings which he accomplished for the New England Lime Go. of North Ca- naan. According to them the sum of $502. 40 was obtained in this way. This was in November, 1905. Since then Wheeler has lived with his wife and family in this city.
 MT. Smedley engaged Judge Blyden- burg for Wheeler to go to North Canaan and defend him.-Courant.
Connecticut western news., 1908-08-06
CHAUTAUQUA WAS
 NOT A SUCCESS
FROM ATTENDANCE STANDPOINT
It Seems Hardly Probable That an Ef- fort will be Made to Have the Chau- tauquas a Permanent Feature at the Canaan Camp Ground.

The programme projected for the Chautauqua meetings at Pine Grove camp ground on Tuesday and Wednes- day of this week was abandoned, it is said, because of difficulty in securing speakers. Sunday school conferences were to have been held on these days, consequently the meetings closed Mon- day evening with concert by the as. ssmbly chorus. We are informed that some of the programmes which were rendered during last week were very in- teresting, particularly those in the evenings. Especially was this true of the exhibition of pictures illustrating "Evangeline" and "Hiawatha" as shown by A. T. Kempton. It seems to be a generally conceded fact that the assembly fell far short of the expecta- tions of the managers, particularly in the matter of attendance. The audi enoes have been very small, having been composed largely of the people who are camping on the grounds for the season. But few people came on the trains to attend the meetings. This may, perhaps, be accounted for by the fact that the train service rendered at tendance somewhat difficult. It is not necessary to again state why the camp meetings have waned in popularity and attendance and it is possible that this may have had something to do with the failure of the Chautauqua to equal the expectations of its projectors. We are informed that when the managers of the Chautauqua became familiar with local conditions they remarked that had they been familiar with them when the holding of Chautauqua was first sug- gested, they would have hesitated about arranging for holding the same. All though it is not now definitely decided, it Is not probable that an attempt will be made to hold these assemblies an nually.
Connecticut western news., 1908-08-06
GIRL DROWNED
 WHILE BATHING
IN THE HOUsATONIC RIVER
Miss Jennie Roraback of West Corn wall Thought to Have Been Afflicted With Heart Failure as She Entered the Water.

Miss Jennie Roraback. aged nearly 19 years, was drowned Friday evening while bathing in the Housatonio River near the old shear shop, in West Corn wall. Attired in bathing suit, and in company with a sister aged about II years she entered the water on what is known locally as the sand bar. She waded out into the stream until the water was about waist deep. The younger girl was busy with boat which was drift ing about. Her attention was attracted by a splash in the water and when she looked up, her sister was not in sight. She waited moment, expecting to see her re-appear on the surface and then ran to give the alarm. A passenger train was passing and wEsn it reached the West Cornwall station the conductor reported that he had seen Miss Roraback throw up her her hands and disappear A party of citizens hurried to the river and by the aid of powerful lights, searched all night for the body. Satur. day morning at nine o'clock the body was sighted in about 12 feet of water an elgh- tn of @ mile from the sand bar, by the dead girls brother-in-law. With boat hook he caught her skirt and a gentle pull quickly raised the body to the sur face. It was viewed by the medical ex- aminer and taken to the home of her parents, MT. and Mrs. Elijah Roraback. The funeral was held Sunday afternoon Rev. o. N. Fitch officiating. The re- mains were inferred in the Cornwall cemetery.
 From the fact that Miss Roraback could swim, and from the further facts that she made no outcry when she dis appeared beneath the surface of the wat ..r, that the face was discolored when the body was recovered and that there was but little water in the lungs, it is thought that death came instantaneously that she was dead before she fell.
 Her death caused widespread sorrow in the town of Cornwall where she was a capable teacher in one of the district schools and highly esteemed by her many friends. Particularly was she esteemed for the faithful effort she was making to gain livelihood for herself and to assist the large family. She is survived by her parents and several brothers and sisters.
 It is known that she was in an over heated condition when she reached the river and that she entered the water without first pausing to cool. This, it thought may have contributed to the attack of heart failure if heart failure it was.
Connecticut western news., 1908-08-06

Robbins BMraN & Go. thirty years, and treasurer of the Hotchkiss School for fourteen years. He has handled con- siderable money for other people, but not much for himself.
 He has been member of the Congre- gational church in Salisbury for nearly fifty years; has served as it's Sunday School Superintendent fourteen years, and as one of its deacons for ten years. He believes in deAominational feuces but thinks they should be low enough for one to see and visit ones neighbors on either side. He was president of the Connecticut Temperance Uuion for several years, is vice President of the Connecticut Bible Society and di- rector of the Conn. Y. M. 0. A. He has done some public speaking for these and other causes which he loves.
 He is not ashamed to say that he be- longs to the Grand Army, to Lodge, Chapter, and Council of the Masons, and to the Salisbury Grange.
Connecticut western news., 1908-08-06
WiIlin'

One closely associated with Governor Woodruff is quoted as saying: II posi- lively know that Governor Woodruff has never made any contract or agree ment of aEy description whatever with anyone that he would or would not sup port Lilley for governor. I also know that Governor Woodruff will do no.more than he has done in announcing him. self as candidate for reelection. His po- sition is that if the people of Connecti- cut want him to be reelected he will take the nomination, and, If elected, do the best he knows how for the good of the whole."
Connecticut western news., 1908-08-06
A Record Breaker

Contractor Lorraine is authority for the statement that never ih the history of Canaan and the surrounding terri tory has there been year when carpen- ters and other mechanics found their services ill so great demand. Up to last Saturday night he has 28 carpen- ters on his pay roll and the total num- Der of men ill his employ was 45. All either live or board Tn Canaan. They are employed on the schoolhouse and the various cottages that are being con structed at Twin Lakes
Connecticut western news., 1908-08-06
A Fish IT ale
a fence.

H. B. Ives and Howard Beircs went fishing on Twin Lakes the other night and hooked what they declare was the largest bullhead ever pulled out of those waters. After getting him into the boat, they placed the fish in large pail and resumed fishing. They heard a commotion in the pail and looked around just in time to see the fish spring into the air. Here the stories of the two fishermen differ. Bierce says the fish landed over in the other lake and Ives declares that when last he saw MT
 Bullhead he was soaring through the It was considerable of fish anyway.
Connecticut western news., 1908-08-06
Watching for Stolen Rig

For a number of days constable L. O. Rhoades has been on the watch for a rig which was stolen few nights ago in Chatham, N. Y, and which, it was thought was headed this way. It con- sisted of bay mare weighing about $50 pounds. She wore bar shoes and was attached to a runabout wagon with high wheels and rubber tire. The harness was light one and the letter CT" appeared on the rosettes. A re- ward of $50 is offered for the return of the outfit.
Connecticut western news., 1908-08-06
New Marlboro Old Home Day.

The New Marlboro "Old Home Day" occurs next Thursday Aug. 13 at New Marlboro village. Turner 6 Cooks band of Southfeld give 8 concert in the morning. At noon there will be bas- ket lunch or dinner may be purchased in the church basement. In the after noon the Elihu Burrit monument will be unveiled and there will also be re- Institute.
Connecticut western news., 1908-08-06
Injury Results in Death.

Our Lakeville correspondent says:
 The funeral services of Mrs. Lucy A. Hutchinson was held at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Chas. H. Miller, last Saturday afternoon, Rev. Simon Steph- ems officiating. Interment was made ill Irondale Cemetery, Millerton. Death resulted from her being thrown from a car step at Lakeville station last May while getting off 8 train which started and threw her to the platform, injuring her so she has not been able to leave her bed since.
Connecticut western news., 1908-08-06
REV. H. K. JOB RESIGNS
Prefers Study of Bird Life to Preach
 ing the Gospel.


 Rev. Herbert K. Job, pastor of the First Congregational church of Kent and we'll known as a lecturer and writer ou American bird life has tendered his resignation to become effective Novem- Der 1, when he will have completed a pastorate of 10 years. He purposes giv- ing up the ministry owing to the de- mands made upon his time by his literary work and lectures. The church has not yet taken action.
 MT. Job was born in Boston, attend ed the Boston Latin School ana was graduated from Harvard in 1888. He took his course in theology at the Hart f ,rd Seminary and then went to a church. at North Middleboro, Mass. In rhe 10 years that he has been there MT. Job has taken hundreds of photographs of birds illustrative of their habits, upon which he has written. He Is the man who successfully photographed the Ga naan white deer in the act of jumping fence.
Connecticut western news., 1908-08-06
Tribute to Judge Huntington

The members of the Litchfield County Bar association paid tribute to their president, Hon. James Huntington of Woodbury, at a memorial service held at the courthouse III Winsted Friday after noon About 30 were present. Vice President D. T. Warner of Salisbury presided and Hon. G. NJ. Woodruff of Litchfield offered fitting resolution. Judge Roraback received the resolution and ordered it put on the court records.
Connecticut western news., 1908-08-06
$8O,OO0 FIRE IN
 TWISTED SUNDAY
THE ORIGIN WAS INCENDIARY
Six Business Houses Were Completely Wiped Out-Fire Started on First Floor of Odd Fellows Block Partial Insurance Carried.

Sunday morning, about three o'clock fire occurred III Winsted which re- suited in $8O, 900 loss. It completely destroyed the block and armory owned by Winsted lodges of Odd Fellows, the four story brick block of E. Manchester & Sons. adjoining on the west, the barn owned by s. A. Herman on the east and partly destroying two other nearby buildings Six of Winsted's leading business houses were completely wiped out.
 The loss is variously estimated at from $90,0OO to $100,000 partially covered by insurance. It is generally believed that the fire was of incendiary origin says the Courant.
 The firemen were considerably handi- capped by the fact that the water of Highland Lake. which empties Into Mad River, had been shut off to permit repairs Members of the fire department broke open the gatehouse and turned on the water. By o'clock the department l1cbu ui1O HI v uhhCA CShbAoA'
 During the fire 5000 rounds of am intuition in the rooms of Company M exploded, but nobody was injured.
 The individual losses i'll the Odd Fellows building are estimated as fol- lows: Odd Fellows, SAC, ,O00, insurance, $25, ,00O; H. O. Atkins, candy manu- facturer and retailer, 1,500, no insur- ance; Winsted Beef Company. $1,000, no insurance; George Richards 6 Son, electrical supplies, $1, ,5o0, fully insured; H. s. Townsend, jeweler, $4,000 to $5,- 900, insurance $500; F. 6 N, Plumb, cigar manufacturers and retailers, $1, 800 no insurance; Winsted Wheel Club, $500 insurance $200; Company M $500, insurance $500; Henry Cady, $1, 200, in- surance $20O; Joseph Tonguay, $750, in surance $400; Fred Schultz, $500, partially insured. Captain J. L. Carroll of Company M estimates the state loss at 5000, covered by blanket insurance Clifton Lodge, I. o. 0. F., Bidwell En- campment, I. O. o. F., Crystal Rebecca Lodge. l. O. O. F., Winchester Council, Knights of Columbus, Winsted Lodge, A. O. U. w., Ladies of the Maccabees and Daughters of Isabella lost all their regalia and paraphernalia, upon which there is some insurance. Highland Lodge, N. E. o. P. lost all it's records. Manchester black the losses were as follows: E. Manchester 6 Son, LOGO, fully insured; William Brennan, $1, 900, no insurance; Mrs. Lucy Eaton, $1,200, insurance $500; Albert Beautton, $500, no insurance. In addition to the losses in these two blocks John Moore had a loss of less than $2OO, with no insurance and s. A. Herman of $3, 800, partly in sured. Miss Cora Brown, milliner, loss $I ,000, insurance $500.
Connecticut western news., 1908-08-06
SWIMMERS DEATH
 CAUSED BY CRAMPS
NO OPPORTUNITY FOR RESCUE
Victim was Bathing Near Lime Rock Station-Efforts to Resuscitate him were ofno Avail-ln Water about an Hour.

an Hour.
 Last Sunday afternoon an Italian named Paolo Zassaro, aged 24 years, was drowned while bathing near the Housa- tonic river bridge short distance from the Lime Rock station.
 He was one of several laborers em- ployed on the construction of the state road in that vicinity and was one of twelve of his oountrymen who entered the water about three o'clock, He was one of the best swimmers and had swam a considerable distance from his com panions. One of them saw him dis appear beneath the surface and immed- lately gave an alarm. The others has, tened to his assistance but no trace of him could be found. After a search of about an hour the body was sighted at the bottom of deep hole by Sidney Doty who took one end of rope, dove into the water and tied it about the Italian by which the body was drawn to the sur face. Various methods of reconciliation were resorted to but without avail. The medical examiner was called, viewed the remains and gave permission for burial. It is the opinion of the examiner and others that the mans death was caused by his being seized with cramps.
 His companions made up a purse for the purpose of providing him with a respectable burial and on Monday after noon, undertaken I. P. Hornbeok of Falls Village officiating. the body was entered in the Catholic cemetery at Falls Village.
 The unfortunate man came from Bridgeport and has two brothers in this country, both of whom were present at the funeral.
Connecticut western news., 1908-08-06
Schoolhouse Will be Ready

Contractor k. R. Lorraine and his force are hustling the work on the ad- dition to the schoolhouse and the build ing will be ready for use on the date set for the beginning of school this fall. The plasterers commenced work two or three days ago. W. w. Burghardt is making the sewer connections and the heating and ventilating forces are pro- gressing rapidly with their work. With three hot air furnaces and one steam heating plant, the building should be kept at a comfortable and even temper ature without the slightest difficulty. The hot air pipes will be so installed that the warm air will enter the rooms near the ceilings and the impure air will be expelled from point near tho floor. There Is nothing new about this arrangement inasmuch as it has been in vogue in other places for number of years but has never teen tried in Ca naan. It has operated very satisfactor- lily in public buildings in other parts of the state.
Connecticut western news., 1908-08-06
A Native of Salisbury.

Mrs. Louise ". Bostwick Day, 84, widow of Frederick Day and sister of Rebecoa F. Coffing, of Van Deusenville, died July 26, at Chicago. She was @ native of Salisbury, Conn.,, and spent several years with her sister at Van Dsusenvills. Two sons survive. Frede- rick and George Day, of Chicago.
Connecticut western news., 1908-08-06
A Sudden Death

Herman Schede, prosperous farmer of West NOrwalk, while on a family picnic to Pear Tree Point, Darien, We'd nesday was stricken with apoplexy and died in short time. MT. Schede was wading in the water after clans when he was noticed to fall over.
Connecticut western news., 1908-08-06
BORN

CoNKLIN-At Ashley Falls, July 29th, 6 daughter to MT. and Mrs Charles Conklin. Granddaughter to MT. and Mrs. George Welch. GARFIELD-In East Canaan, July 29, a daughterFto MT. and Mrs. J. A. Gar field. \
 FERGUsoN-In Cornwall Bridge, July 31, son to MT. and Mrs. A. w. Ferguson.
Connecticut western news., 1908-08-06

Games This Week Saturday. Canaan vs Lakeville at Canaan. Sheffield vs Lime Rock at Sheffield. Cornwall vs Salisbury at Cornwall.
Connecticut western news., 1908-08-06

Must Not Shoot Squirrels The Massachusetts fish and game laws for 1908 forbid the killing of gray squirrels at any season of the year.
Connecticut western news., 1908-08-06
Bout Time.

The Berkshire Automobile association has began a crusade in the interests of more careful operation of machines in the country. Bout time.
Connecticut western news., 1908-08-06

,A Gosh all hemlocks,
 What game.
 Contest was
 Most awfully tame. Hit and run,
 Throw and huff.
 Chowderashun It was tough.
 To tell the plain, unvarnished truth (as we always dol the game at Canaan Saturday between Canaan and Salisbury wasn't much of a contest. Both teams indulged in playing of the most ragged type. Gimp and ginger were minus, generally speaking, although some one of the players did we'll both ill the field and with the bat. Both pitchers did conscientious work, Stanton. however, having the better O. the contest. The Salisbury players wore, for the first time. their new gray uniforms with the word Salisbury on the front of each blouse. They are neat and attrac- tive.
 In the first inning Dye flew to R. Stanton, Whitbeck bunted and was out
Connecticut western news., 1908-08-06
CANAAN TOOK ANOTHER SCALP
SALISBURY WAS THE VICTIM.

LakeviIIe Won Doubtful Victory From Hyphens-S heffieId Defeated What Was Left of the Cornwall Bridge Team.
 Results of Saturdays Games. Canaan 16, Salisbury 9. Sheffield IS, Cornwall O.. Lakeville 8, Lime Rock 2.
Connecticut western news., 1908-08-06
DIED

CoNKLIN-At Ashley Falls, Aug. 1st, infant daughter of MT. and Mrs. Charles Conklin.
Connecticut western news., 1908-08-06

Games Next Week Saturday. Salisbury vs Lime Rock at Salisbury Lakeville vs Sheffield at Lakeville. Cornwall vs Canaan at Cornwall.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-03-13
WORSE THAN ONIONS
Bad Breath From Indigestion Cannot
Be Overcome With Perfumes

Nine-tenths of the offensive breath
is a result of stomach trouble. 1t
cannot be overcome by breath per,
fumes or any other palliative meas
urea.
If you have bad breath; of there
is heartburn, flatulence and gulpings
of undigestsd food; if the stomach
burns or smarts; if there is sleepless.
ness, nervousness. headaches or any
other symptoms of Indigestion, use
Mi-o-na stomach tablets and get we'll.
A little SO cent box of Mi-o-na stom-
ach tablets lasts for a couple of weeks
and will ward off a dozen mild at
tacks Of indigestion, while its contin-
ued use will give an absolute and
complete cure.
Lenhart Drug Co. have seen so
many cures made by Mona stomach
tablets that they give guarantee
with every box to refund the money Of
it fails.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-03-13
"THE POSE OF POWER"
A Doctor Says 1t Can Only Be Oh
tanned by CARVING the Body Rioht.

A Doctor Says 1t Can Only Be OBJ
tanned by Carrying the Body Right.
The human body is machine ma
chine in some respects not unlike a
watch. If you bend the watch slightly
you displace it's parts Gts organs, if you
please, and then the watch will not 20
Alright.
The same is true of man. In his
body every organ has its place. If his
body is bent some or all of his vital
organs are displaced. They cannot per-
form their work, and the man, like the
watch, is out of order.
"How many of us are like that?''
Well, imam examination covering sew
eral thousand people I found less than
one in hundred who was right. Nine
ty-nine people out of hundred have
displaced organs.
l may add that have never found
disease in any organ that was habitual-
" carried in its normal place. The or
gan always becomes displaced before
1t becomes diseased,
And what is the cause of this uni.
3versal displacement? In a word, the
cause is a bad method of holding the
body in standing, in sitting, walking
about and lying down. The trunk is
merely flexible, hollow cylinder in
side of which the organs are supported,
each in its place. When, however, the
body is bent and collapsed, as in most
people, the organs drop out of their
places and are crowded against each
other They are then unable to do their
work, and thus they become diseased.
Every case of chronic indigestion
which have ever examined has had a
stomach that was hanging from two to
five inches lower than its right position
"a condition known to medical men as
gastroptosis
And the rare man who holds his
body Alright in standing, walking or sit
ting, such a man is always man of
power. Cromwell was man of this
type. So We're Napoleon, Washington
and Bismarck.
"And how shall restore my organs
to proper position?" asks one of the
ninety-nine.
BY so developing the body that it is
at all times erect uplifted and expand.
ed This will draw each organ into the
position in which it can do its best
work. A glance at the pictures of the
men have mentioned will show you
what mean.
As to practical methods, take the fol-
lowing exercise for five minutes four
or five times day:
Place the feet together, arms at sides,
head back, chest up and forward, alb
domen in, knees back, weight on balls
of feet-"the position of soldier"
Throw the weight as far forward as
you can. Hold the position from half
to one minute, then relax. Repeat the
exercise from six to twelve times.
Add to this reasonable habits of liy-
ing. and in three months you will have
gone far toward gaining the pose of
power.-Dr. Latson in Chicago Journal.