Connecticut western news., 1908-01-23


 will hold a meeting Saturday evening Jan. 26, at 8 o'clock at the office of A. T. and J. H. Roraback. Library matters and fire protection will be dis cussed. All members are urged to attend and the public is invited.
 Uncle Sam has ruled that we must stop all subscriptions one year in ar rears. Look at the date on your label. If you re behind, remit as soon as possi- ble as we do not wish to lose any mem: Der of our family of subscribers. .
 Frank Baker was in Hartford Mon day.
 I. R. Fenton of Lime Rock was in town Monday.
 The Cranford Club will meet to-day with Mrs. Jackson. ,
 The Guild will meet with Mrs. Smyth at the rectory this week.
 Miss Caroline Camp went to Hartford Saturday 70 consult an occulist.
 Mrs. Milton Roraback dined with Judge Roraback's family Sunday " MT. and Mrs. James Mcclure of Millerton were in town Wednesday.
 Mrs. Ophelia Damp returned Satur- day from visit to her sister in Rox- bury. q,
 Irving Ferguson of Bridgeport was 8 guest of his father and sisters Friday night.
 Mrs. Emma T. Rood has returned from a visit to her daughter in PhiIadel- phia, Pa.
 Almon Culver and Parshley Adams of Great Harrington were recent guests at Dr. Camps.
 Miss Daphne Stickles was taken i'll last weeK and is now at her home in Derby, Conn.
 Mrs. Mary Corbit has returned from 8 few weeks visit with Mrs. F. Parsons in Thomaston.
 MT. and Mrs. Frederick Manvel of Pittsield were guests of his parents Saturday night.
 MT. and Mrs. A. A. Lawrence and Miss Geer were guests of friends at Great Harrington Friday.
 L. O. Rhoades was in Norfolk last week, conducting a barber shop. the proprietor being ill.
 The opinion seems to be general that the Business Mems Banquet should be at least, an annual event.
 The Board of Trade drama Nevada" will be presented Thursday and Friday evenings February 6 and 7.
 Miss Eleanor Smith and Miss Alice Hill of Great Harrington spent Sunday with Miss Josephine Camp.
 Martin Mcclure, fagman on the Church street crossing, has been laid up with 8 sore foot for . week.
 A few Canaanites went to Lakeville Friday evening to witness the produc- ton of the drama "Silas, the Chore Boy"
 Bear in mind the Board of Trade meet ng Saturday evening. Everybody come and participate in the discussion of local matters.
 Miss M. Louise Roraback is attending a mission school in New York oity and writes that she finds the work most con- ,ronio1 oY,l ,,oout in+
 Several Canaanites went to Ashley Falls Thursday evening and partook of an excellent chicken pie supper. served in the Congregational chapel.
 Gateman King has been off duty for a week on account of illness. Fred Parmelee was in charge of the crossing gates during MT. Kings absence.
 A large delegation of Mill River and Southfeld people journeyed to Canaan Monday evening to witness the basket ball game between the girls teams.
 One canidate was initiated at the last meeting of the Modern Woodman and three applications for membership are to be acted upon at the next meeting.
 The Foresters held a pleasant meet ing Tuesday evening. Five candidates were initiated, according to report re- ceived yesterday from the Knight of the Cory Gimblet." Then came an oyster supper, music, games etc. At the next meeting four candidates are to be piloted through the woods.