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The Elk Mountain pilot., 1908-08-13
THE INTERSTATE FAIR.
Rapid Progress Being Made In Prspar'
alton for the Opening.

Practically every building is com
pleted, and by August goth everything
will be In readiness at Overland Park,
Denver. for the first annual Colorado
Interstate Fair and Exposition to be
held September 7th-12th.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1908-08-13
A Sweet Name.

"Pop!"
"Yes, my son."
81 heard mamma say you were try
ing to think of a sweet name for the
baby"
$50 we are, my boy"
well, why not call him 'Fudge'?~
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1908-08-13

Stili Vacant.
He was q dude OF the would As
masher type and. tripping down the
aisle Of the parlor car. he dropped into
. seat beside = pretty girl.
"Nobody-er-occupying this seat
with you. miss?" he Queried.
With disdainful look, she replied
In . tone redolent with sarcasm: No.
sir: nobody yet"
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1908-08-13
Not Pudding Proof.

The proof Of the pudding is in tho
eating" remarked the optimist.
You can't prove 1t by me-" declared
the dyspeptic.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1908-08-13

II Your Feet Ache or Bsra
gOt . &c package of Aliens foot- nasr. II Give
quick rsiief. Two million psckASss spid yearly.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1908-08-13

This is to be a pure bred live stock
show, and C. C. Fuller. acting secre-
tary, says that the entries. for the horse
and cattle departments which close on
August 18th. are coming rapidly, and
that there Is every indication that this
will be by far the greatest pure bred
stock show ever seen west Of the Mis-
souri, river.
Some OF the finest bred horses and
cattle in the United States have al
ready been entered. and word has been
received by Mr.. Fuller from other bred
ers that they will enter. Two buildings.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1908-08-13

Mrs. WinSlov's soothlaG syrup.
Yov ehiidren teethinS softsos the gums. rsdsess -
aAnmasssa aiays patA, csrss wind coiio nc eosaaa
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1908-08-13

Even . drunken man doesn't care to
~ held up BY . footpad.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1908-08-13

Be careful not to stumble over your
own blu6.
Connecticut western news., 1908-05-28
CRAUTAUOUA ASSEMBLY

Will be Held at Pine Grove from July
 28 to Aug. 5 of This Year.
 It has been definitely decided to hold a Chautauqua Assembly on the Canaan camp grounds from July 28 to August 5. This is, in way, experimental and if the attendance and other conditions are favorable this year, the assemblies will become fixed annual events.
 This years programme contemplatess an elaborate array of subjects including nature study, Bible study, instruction in cooking, instruction in music, lectures on various matters, recitals, instruction in elocution, instruction in delsarte, stereopticon lectures, outdoor sports, etc. The complete programme will be later.
 Those behind the movement believe that an assembly held annually at this now famous resort will prove most at- tractive and they anticipate that even the first years gathering will prove a decided success.
Connecticut western news., 1908-05-28

GEORGE H. BLoDGETT 'E
 ucation being supplemented by a full high school course at Canaan. Conn. MT. Blodgett was married Jan. 1, 1886, to Miss Fanny Benedict of Canaan. Of this union but one child was born, girl who is now eleven years old. The sub ject of our sketch is a farmer of the pro- gressive type, running large dairy and stock farm near Ashley Falls, where about 30 COWS are milked daily. Every thing about this farm indicates industry and progressive spirit. The buildings, which may be seen from the passing trains, are modern and are kept in an attractive condition. About 10 years ago MT. Blodgett engaged in the buying and selling of horses. and since then has handled an average of over 100 each year.
 Many of these come from the west, MT. Blodgett having averaged four trips each year to Chicago for the purpose of taking advantage of the horse market there. These trips are usually made in the months of February. March, April and May. MT. Blodgett efficiently filled the office of selectmau for his town 10 years in succession and ill November 1906 was elected republican representa- tive from tie eighth Berkshire district, defeating his opponent, J. H. Malt ney of Great Burlington by the remarkably large majority of 306 votes. He carried every town in the precinct except Al ford which gave MT. Maloney a maJor- itY of five.
 MT. Blodgett discharged the duties of office with honor to himself and to the satisfaction of his constituents,
 He probably possesses as wide an ac- quaintanoe as any other man in Southern Berkshire and has a remarkably large circle of friends.
 As an evidence of the regard in which he has held by his neighbors we cite the fact that in the 1906 election he received, in his home town of Sheffield, demo- cratic stronghold, 213 out of total of 290 yotes
Connecticut western news., 1908-05-28
WHITE DEER LIBERATED
Was Sent to South Berkshire Monday
 

Was Sent to South Berkshire Monday
 Morning.
 The famous Canaan white deer which was captured on Engene Roots premises by W. c. Bullock has deen liberated and will have a 3000-acre enclosure in which to rul. This enclosure constitutes a portion of Edgewood farm, owned by F. s. Pearson. It is located 8 few miles from Great Harrington and extends across the state line into the town of Austerlitz, N. Y. It is one of the most wild and rugged sections in the eastern states and will prove suitable and ap propriate habitat for the animal,
 The shipping of the graceful little fel- low followed conference between game W. Freehan, manager of the immense Pearson tract. Dr. Ross decided that it is an ideal spot for the deer and MT. Freshan was anxious to get the animal, therefore arrangements W ere easily made. at E...r-s b. The deer was placed in crate Sunday evening, after considerable effort, but became ,docile immediately afterward and showed no evidence of fright there after even when the locomotive came thundeping by the truck on which the crate rested while on the station plat form. ~... ...s
 It became remarkably tame after be- ing placed in MT. Roots barn and for a number of days has eaten from the hands of the various people living in MT. Root's house. ...
 On MT. Pearson's estate there are one or two other Fallow deer and some specimens of the black tailed deer, all having been recently imported from EurOpa
Connecticut western news., 1908-05-28
THE LEAGUE GAMES
 START SATURDAY
LAKEvlllE PLAYS AT CANAAN
Sheffield at Lime Rock-SaIisbury in Cornwall - Judge Roraback and Senator Barnum to Throw the First Balls Officers are Elected.

Another meeting of the base ball en- thu siasts, who are promoting the Housa- tonic Valley League was held Saturday afternoon in tho firemen's room at Lake vile. /
 The report was made that Cornwall was undecided whether to enter the league, but it was the unahimous opinion that the first games should be played on Memorial Day even though there be but five teams in the league, therefore Ca naan and Lakeville. will play in Canaan and Sheffield and Lime Rock will play at Lime Rock.
 The formal organization was perfected by the unanimous election of the follow. ing officers: President, Walter W. Norton of,Lakeville; vice-president, W. M. Lawrence of Sheffield; secretary, Henry D. Reed of Canaan and treasurer Milo B. Richardson, jr., of Lime Rock. The board of directors will consist of the following: Lakeville, wv. Norton, Dr. Knight; Salisbury, Howard Landon, W. P, Stone; Canaan. H. D. Reed, H. M. Doty; Sheffield, W. M. Lawrence, A. H Futile; Lime Rock Falls Village, M. R. Richardson, jr., Geo. K. Frink; Corn wall, N. l.. Dunbar, George Odell.
 The league begins its first season most auspiciously. There is plenty of en- thusiasm in each of the villages and each team will do its best to win the pennant and the silver cup.
 In behalf of the various teams, THE News extends thanks to MT. R. N. Barnum for the donation of the silver cup. a... H
 It was decided that there shall be uniform price of admission to the games i. G., % cents for gentlemen and 10 cents for ladies and any team having grand stand is permitted to make an additional charge for seats on same. At the pres ent time Lime Rock is the only team on the circuit having such stand.
 The league season will be formally opened in Canaan by Judge A. T. Rora- back who will throw the first across the attempt to throw it. and in Lime Rock senator Charles w. Barnum Is slated to do the opening honors. .
 On Monday morning word was re- ceived from Cornwall that the local team had decided to enter the league therefore, three games will be played Saturday. i. G., those above mentioned and one between Salisbury and Cornwall at Cornwall.
Connecticut western news., 1908-05-28
FAN FOOD.

League base ball.
 Keep off the track. .4
 Season opens Saturday.
 Pay your quarter like n man.
 Lime Rock-Falls Village, the hyphsn team.
 Stand by your team whether 1t wins or loses.
 President Norton has base ballitis in an advanced stage. s.| ..
 Secretary Reed will be the leagues bunest officer.
 Barnum, ,catcker for Millerton last year, is Lakeville boy and will probably catch for Lakeville.
 There may be no 1 and o, Thinning games in this' league but each contest will be worth the fourth part of dollar.
 Base ball boosters are never found viewing game from a railroad track or from any other position out of reach of the ticke. seller.
 A Great Harrington team might have been included in the league were it not for inconyenisnt train service on the N. Y. N. H. 6 H. road.
 There was no sympathy expressed for the fellow who, last year, spoiled new pair of pantsloons by sitting in puddle of grease on . railroad tie while watch ing a game of ball.
 Laksville loses three good players in the Bartls brothers and Mover. They arc in hyphsn territory, however, there fore LAkevills is not entitled to them. And by the same token Canaan loses Dye and Merriman.
 Daniel l.. Peirce. of Canaan, has been smiling ever since he heard that league base ball opens in Canaan Saturday. He is, despite, his years, most enthusiastic fan. And he never watches 6 game from the railroad track.
 Saturdays game at Canaan begins at 9:80. The Sheffield vs Falls Village Lime Rock game will be played in the morning. Both these arrangements were made 70 as to avoid interference with the Memorial Day observance.
Connecticut western news., 1908-05-28
FIVE-DAY CAMP MEETING

Directors of Pine Grove Association
 Shorten Length of the Session.
 The directors of the Canaan camp ground association held special meet ing at the grove on Thursday of last week and partook of a sumptuous re- past provided by Mrs. Nisbet, who re- sides in the farm house owned by the association. Various matters relative to the grove and other portions of the property were discussed as was the proposition to limit this years camp meeting to six days instead of eight by emitting the Monday and Tuesday sessions which. during the past few least, have been of little importance. A motion to this effect was offered and adopted,
Connecticut western news., 1908-05-28
of the finest blue ribbon specimens to be found anywhere.

of the finest blue ribbon specimens to be found anywhere.
 Senator Barnum's Chicago interests take him frequently to that city, but he is seldom absent from Lime Rock more than few days at time. He is a director in the extensive New Eng land Lime Company and in the Canaan National Bank.
 Just north of the Barnum homestead is the Richardson homestead, where re- side Milo B. Richardson's sister and brother, Carrie Richardson and James l.. Richardson. Crossing Salmon Creek one comes to the Rocky Dell Hotel on the right, century old inn that was kept for short time by Milo Barnum. 1t has been enlarged and modernized and IS occupied largely by employees of the Barnum, Richardson Company. Just across the street is the two story office building of the company which impresses 8 visitor with feeling of airness, largeness and hospitality pre- vading the roomy, we'll lighted apart ments. The fireproof vault alone is as large as the office of many a concern.
Connecticut western news., 1908-05-28
THE SCHEDULE

When and Where League Ball Games
 Will be Played.
 Following is the schedule for the first ten weeks of the ball games in the Housa- tonic Valley League. The second ten are 8 repetition of the first. The games are played on the grounds of the first team mentioned For instance .4Ca- naan vs Lakeville" indicates that the game is to be played in Canaan.
 May 3Oth, Canaan vs Lakeville, Cornwall vs Salisbury, Lime Rock vs Sheffield
 June 9th. Lime Rock vs Salisbury, Cornwall vs Canaan, Lakeville, vs Shef- field.
 June 18th Sheffield vs Canaan, Linn @ Rock vs Cornwall, Salisbury vs Lake vile.
 June 20th. Canaan vs Lime Rock, Lakeville vs Cornwall, Sheffield vs Salisbury.
 June 27th. Salisbury vs Canaan, Lime Rock vs Laksville, Cornwall vs Sheffield.
 July 4th. Lakeville vs Canaan, Salls- bury vs Cornwall, Sheffield vs Lime Rock.
 July 11th. Canaan vs Cornwall, Shef- field vs Lakeville, Salisbury vs Lime Rock.
 July 18th. Canaan ys Sheffield, Corn wall vs Lime Rock, LakeVille vs Sails bury.
 July 25th. Lime Rock vs Canaan, Cornwall vs Lakeville, Salisbury vs Sheffield.
 Aug. 1.Canaan vs Salisbury, Lakeville vs Lime Rock, Sheffield vs Cornwall.
Connecticut western news., 1908-05-28
CANAAN, CONN. THURSDAY. MAY 2S, 1908.

ing of 70 rest in the Lord" will long be remembered. There was rich qual- ity combined with depth of feeling which made it very beautiful. At the afternoon concert she sang Liszt's Die Lorlei exceedingly well. MT. James combines fulness and strength Of voice with great smoothness and mellowness of quality. We wish we could have heard him moro. His great aria was " If with all your hearts you truly seek me-" and it was splendidly sung. His singing of the beautiful aria from the opera Aida" at the ofternoon concert was fine. There has probably never been heard in Canaan such aquartette as this in the singing of "Cast thy burden upon the Lord," and the ladies trio, Lift Thine Eyes, Twas exquisitely sung Canaan people were very proud of Mrs. Bullock's singing in it, It was trio of we'll balanced voices.
 It remains to speak of the work of the Boston Festival Orchestral Club. This club is winning for itself very enviable reputation and it is the reward of merit. This is their tenth season and their en- agreements have increased sixty per cent. during the last year. Their work in the Elijah was as fine as a small orchestra could make it. They were in entire sympathy with the singing and the chorus is very fortunate in being able to secure them. Their playing in the second part of the program was very restful and very beautiful. The playing by the strings of the Andante of Tschai- kowsky's called to mind the playing of this number by the Kneisels. Saint Saens' "Omphale's Spinning Wheel was exceedingly interesting and typical of that composer. ...
 The program rendered both afternoon and evening was of the highest kind of music and was greatly enjoyed. Special mention should be made of MT. Web ster's cello solos. It may not be known that the afternoon concert was grat- u1b1 Oh Palb Oi thS OAShSohAo "AAa eAA~ soloists, The thanks of all are due them for this additional pleasure and for this aid.
 We were glad to see so many present from the surrounding towns sheffield, Mill River. Salisbury, Falls Village, Cornwall and Norfolk.
 The following telegram was received from Mir. and Mrs. Stoeckel: "We beg the officers and members ot the Canaan Chorus and yourself to accept our con gratulations and warmest thanks"
 A bouquet of roses was presented tc Mrs. Stoeckel and a mirror with hand carved gilt frame was presented to Mir Paine. Flowers were given to the lady s)loists; those to Mrs. Cumming being an especially beautiful bouquet of lillies of the valley.
 Tie stage had been tastefully decorat ed with flags, and electric fans added much to the comfort of the singers.
 E. O. G.
Connecticut western news., 1908-05-28
THE DRUM OF '6I

Down amid the silent muludes the marching thousands To the hollow modulations of an ancient army drum To the beat, beat beat of a thousand loyal feet, And the rumble and the grumbe of 8 caisson a At the head tattered futter proudly tho Borne along old with silver grizzed har Keeping with martial To the hum and the thrum of the drum of 61. Now the peaceful the picture of the Like the deadly strife of yesterday away; Peace with hands smoohes hates frown For the long ended Blue On the grave of spread Loyal friend and gallant comrades with the dead Hark the tramp of died street. To the the drum of
Connecticut western news., 1908-05-28

home and hallowed associations handed down to and cherished by MT, Barnnm. The hopes, ambitions, joys and sorrows of t < captain of industry are centered in b.. home and in the welfare of the men in the service of Barnum, Richard son Company. So wrapped up is he in theil. advancement. so ready with wise counsel, sympathy, and encour- agelaent as the individual case may call for, and so intent withal in striving for higher order of develop ment in the vast business enterprises that he represents that he eschews political prefermens and shrinks from assimilating the gay life which rushes past the quiet village. .%a
 The Barnum homestead is in the west ern part of the village and is occupied by Senator Barnum's sisters. Mrs Horace Clapp an Miss Laura c. Barndm who at present are in Europe. Here are capacious greenhouses, and from the terraced garden, with itsluxuriant vege- tation and fruitful verdure. rises abruptly and steeply rocky mountain, tree stippled and clothed with a wildering thicket. Here also is Senator Barnum's stable, containing some of the best bred horses in the country MT. Barnum is a good judge of horse flesh. He judged horses at the recent show in Madison Square Garden and acted i'll the same capacity at t the recent Philadelphia show. His favorite sports, however, are fishing and hunting. To satisfy these tastes he became one of the five members of the Hollenbeck Club which owns a game preserve of thousand acres at Huntsville. across the Housa- tonic River. in the town of Canaan. This preserve contains glorious fishing places, miles of grand camping ground and great stretches of lovely wilderness. It affords great variety of game and is said to offer the best location for part ridge in the state. The other four mem bers of the club are New York men, and are Senator Barnum's brother, w. M. Barnum of Harvey Fiske & Son, W. B. Dickerman, John Simpson and Thomas Thatcher At Amenia, N. Y., Senator Barnum has 8 large stock farm with thirty colts.
 Senator Barnum has two children, a son and a daughter. Richard N. Bar, mum is a Yale graduate of the class of 1898, Sheffield. Fresh from college he entered the employ of the Barnum. Richardson Company as an ordinary workman and roughed it in mine and foundry until he had acquired practical knowledge of the business. Now, be- sides being secretary of the company, he has charge of the two furnaces at East Canaan. He is married and has large slightly and very attractive home, Fox hurst, on the Sharon road, the residence for years of Porter s. Burrall, the late treasurer of the Barnum, Richardson Company Young Mir. Barnum is 8 great poultry fancier. and he has some
Connecticut western news., 1908-05-28
Memorial Day in Norfolk

Memorial day will be observed in Norfolk much as in other years. Aus tins band ofWinsted will furnish music and band concert on the village green will follow the other exercises. The school children will assist in decorating the graves in the cemeteries. William Mulville will make an address. He is Norfolk boy and was graduated from Yale. George M. Scoville, veteran of the civil war. will have charge of the exercises.
Connecticut western news., 1908-05-28
Stole His Pants.

James Maddrah of Winsted could not find his trousers when he arose Tuesday morning. It was found that the house had been enterad by aburglar during the night and the trousers containing $8 in cash and gold watch, taken. No trace of the thief was found
Connecticut western news., 1908-05-28
A FARMER OF THE
 PROGRESSIVE TYPE
IGNORED BY HIS NEIGHB0RS
Served his Town as SeIectman for ten Consecutive Years and was a Mem Der of the Massachusetts LegisIa- ture in 1907.

George H. Blodgett was born in Shef- field, Mass, July 29th, 1862. His parents were MT. and Mrs. George Blodgett, and the farm upon which he was born has been in the, family for over 75 years, his grandfather as well as his parents living thereon. MT. Blodgett's boyhood was that of the average boy born upon farm, common school ed
Connecticut western news., 1908-05-28
THE LOYALTYOF
 SENATOR BARNUM
coMMENDABLE LOVE OF HOME
His Interest in the Barnum, Richard son Employes-Rocky Dell Hotel is a Century Old Homes of Members of the Barnum Family.
Continued from last week.

That the industrial fires of Lime Rock, kindled long before the days when transportation and shipping facilities became consideration, were not destined to cool Ill the heart of these sequestered mountains by the advent of the railroad and the consequent availability of more convenient and practical manufacturing sites has been due to the reverence for
Connecticut western news., 1908-05-28
air at Berlin.

The Connecticut Agricultural Society, in connection with the Berlin Agrioul- tural Society will give a state fair at Berlin four days commencing Tuesday, Sept. 15.
The Democratic advocate., 1908-05-29
WEST FALLS.

L. F. Hood and wife, Misses Pauline
Crumrine and Levene Doyle, Walter
and Herman Doyle and Robert Low
man were the guests of David Klein
and family on Sunday last.
Miss Ellen Hood, who has been Wis
iting her sister in Taneytown, has re-
turned home.
Miss Edna P. Hood, of Pleasant Hill
is spending some time with friends in
Baltimore.
Charles Snyder was the guest OF
Lawrence Doyle and family on Sunday
Miss Goldie Hood is visiting her sis
ter, Mrs. Holbert Poole, of Taneytown
Mr.. Dennis and Mrs. Sarah Douty
who have been quite sick, are much
improved at this writing.
Sunday school at and preaching at
1890 at West Falls M. E. Church Sun
day, May 81, by Rev. Taylor.
Charles Utz, of New Market, and
Charles Shultz, of Frederick, were in
town on business Monday.
Miss Clara Carver spent Saturday
afternoon in Mt. Airy
E. V. Hood and family spent Sun
day with Basil Gosnell and family.
A number of people in this COM
munity expect to attend the memorial
service at Winfield on Saturday, May
30
John CLANCY and wife spent Sun
day afternoon with VIM. Walker and
wife.