Connecticut western news., 1908-02-27

Reuben Brewer, aged S3 years, died at noon Wednesday at the home of his niece Mrs. Esther Williams. He had been in feeble health for several months and old age was the principal cause of l his demise. He is survived by wife. The remains will probably be taken to Great Harrington for interment. He has been a resident of Great Harrington for many years,
 Frozen Pipes
 During the cold weather many water pipes were frozen and in thawing them out, modern method took the place of the old way. This method consisted of attaching small copper tubes or pipes to small, portable steam boiler and ex- tending them into the frozen pipes. In one instance steam thus conveyed thawed 30 feet of frozen pipe in a re- markedly shorS period of time.
 A Business Change.
 l Leo Werner has purchased of Mrs. J. P. Rains, the stock of goods ln her five and ten cent store. He has also leased the store and will establish himself in | business there early in March. He ex- poets to add stocks of dry goods, clothing and gents furnishings. MT. Werner will, however, continue to make trips through the surrounding territory with the store on wheels over which he has presided for some time.
 i The Early Closing Movement. i The Canaan business men met at "The Canfeld" Thursday evening to discuss the early closing proposition. The meeting was most harmonious and although the result is somewhat in the nature of compromise, 1t was entirely satisfactory to all. By some of the business people the closing of the stores at six o'clock each evening but Satur- day was advocated. It was decided, however, that this is not practicable at the present time therefore it was voted to establish closing hours as follows: Monday at o'clock, Tuesday 6, We'd nesday 8, Thursday 6, Friday 6, Satur- day g. The stores will also be closed all day on holidays except when the holi- day occurs on Saturday. On Saturday holidays the closing hour will be foam. The Masonic Ball.
 The annual ball held last Friday even- ing by the members of Housatonic lodge, | F. 6 A. M. in town hall was & decided success from every standpoint. The crowd was of the largest ever seen here on an occasion of this kind. The music provided by the Foot Guards orchestra of Hartford, both during the concert and for the dancing, was first-class and the musicians received many compliments. Arrangements were made with Baker and Beverley to provide supper for the dancers and the number served was 166. The menu was well prepared, varied and well served and elicited many favor able remarks. The event was greatly enjoyed in all it's phases and if the lodge decides to hold a ball next year, the committee may be assured of a good sized crowd.
 School Notes
 Miss Taylor spent Sunday in Hartford.
 Miss Ferris spent Friday and Saturday at her home in New Milford.
 Arthur J. Hanlon, class of 1899, was among the recent graduates from the United States Military Academy at West Point.
 Accidents seem to be the order of the day. While on her way home from school one day last week Gladys Pulver, of grade seven, was quite severely bitten by strange dog. The wound was at- tended at once and we are glad to report that she is able to. be in school. Walter Roberts, of grade two, also met with an injury last week. He stepped on piece of glass cutting a gash in his foot that required some stitches. He is not yet able to be out.
 Death of Former Resident
 Peleg Bronson, formerly resident of Canaan and for many years a locomo- tive engineer on the old Housatonic railroad, died last Wednesday morning at the resident of his son, O. H. Bron- son, in Bridgeport. The deceased was S4 years of age and for some time had been in poor health so that his death was not unexpected. He was born in Kent, Ct., Nov. 27, 1924, and went to Bridgeport in 1843, where he entered the employ of the Housatonic railroad now the western division of the N. Y, N. H. 6 H. R. R. He was one of the first engineers to drive a locomotive over this line and he continued in the employ of the company until 1882 when he resigned his position and engaged in the commission business in Bridgeport He was successful and continued in this business until about three years ago when i'll health forced him to retire.