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Connecticut western news., 1908-04-30
DISCOUNT OF AZ PER CENT.

We don't exactly know why it is so, but noticeable fact it is that about this time every year the maiden lady con- tributor to the magazines and other peri odicals takes her pen in hand and scribbles at length on "How to carry on a Courtship," or Man and his Inamo- rata" or on some kindred topic. She s on new tack this year. She's dealing out Encouragement by stating that love decreases after marriage. How she knows it's so we have not learned but that's what she says.
 Young man, here's your cue. If "In the spring the young mans fancy" etc., fits your case and you have the June wedding, or just-can live-without-her feeling, pause moment. Take an in- ventory of your love, place an absolutely honest value on it, then make "sweep- ing discount of 42 per cent" thus bring ing it down to where it will fall after you get her. If, after the reduction, you find there's enough left to preclude the possibility of the affinity notion getting a hold on you, hunt up the parson but, if not, stand aside and allow her virtues to attract some other fellow whose in. ventory will stand the shrinkage and still possess a favorable showing.
Connecticut western news., 1908-04-30
SALISBURY

The Right Rev. Chauncey R. Brewster, Bishop ot the Diocese of Connecticut, will visit St. Johns parish this after noon for the purpose of administering the rite of confirmation. The service will be held in the church at five o'clock in the afternoon.
 The first gypsios of the season appeared last week.
 The following pupils of the Primary Room were perfect in attendance during April-Douglas Ball. Dewey Ball, Ethel Ball, Roland Ball, Louise Bushnell. liar vey Coons, Helen Eggleston. Clayton Hoysradt. Willie Ostrander, Helen Shy der, Percy Tanner and Annie Woodin. Those of the Intermediate room were Katherine Snyder, Elsie Hortie, Philip Beers, Grace Ball, Edna Whitbeck, How ard Selleck and Dorothy Eggleston.
 Mrs. Frank Parsons and son, of Tor rington, arc visiting friends here.
 Henry R. Pratt, Chappsqua is visiting his mother, Mrs. Rachel Pratt.
 Miss Virginia Sellew has been visiting in Hartford.
 A number from hero attended tho plays atLakeville last Thursday and. Fri day nights and were greatly pleased with them.
 Station Agent Bishops family are at the Maple Shade for the present. As soon as their goods arrive they will move into the McArthur house.
Connecticut western news., 1908-04-30
MIR. BURGLAR, GO TO TWISTED.

MT. Burglar, let us give you tip. When you wish to burgle with absolute safety, with not even the most remote chance of being caught at it, buy ticket for Winsted. $ Ten robberies there during the past few months and nobody 4'pinohed." Good hauls, too. Police force? We'll yes, they used to have one several years ago. Haven't heard any thing about it lately though. In the light of recent events if there are any "constables" there they are apparently good sleepers or good runners and pos Sibly both.
Connecticut western news., 1908-04-30
The Churches S

Methodist Episcopal Church - Rev. T. R. Wallace, pastor. Lords Day Service: 1O.3O am. morning wor- ship; 12. noon, Sunday School; 6.S0 p. m. Epworth League; 730 p. m. evening worship; Monday, 7,30p. m., Epworth League business, meeting and social hour, 1st. Monday in month; Official Board, 2nd. Monday in month, Thursday 7.3O p. m prayer meeting; Friday 7.3O D. m. choir rehearsal; Holy Communion 1st Sunday in Jan, Mar, May, July. Sept. and Nov.
 St. Josephs Church, Rev. Father T. F. Ramon, pastor; Rev. J. O. Brennan
Connecticut western news., 1908-04-30
CANAAN VALLEY

Mrs. George Brinton spent Sunday at E. J. Donald's.
 William Morris has commenced his duties as mail carrier. We hope he may prove as efficient and faithful as MT. Black has been.
 Joseph Blair, who has been having a weeks vacation is back in tho saw mill.
 Trout and arbutus pickers are plenty. Frank Thompson cut his hand very badly one day last week. Dr. Adam was called and dressed the wound.
 Mrs. Frank Emmons spent Sunday with friends in Butchers Bridge.
Connecticut western news., 1908-04-30
CONSIDER, FOLKS, CONSIDER.

Sharonites now have under advise ment, the proposition to form local company and insure their own property if Sharon rates are to remain at their present attitude Consider, folks, consider" would be the advice of THE NEWS. The history of home fire insur- ance companies in some parts of the country has not been encouraging. And. on the other hand, there are instances where these companies have been re- markedly successful.
Connecticut western news., 1908-04-30
PULPIT AND PEW
Happenings of Interest in Canaan's
 Religious Circles

Happenings of Interest in Canaan's
 Religious Circles
 METHODIST CHURCH
 The annual supper and reception to Rev. w. k. Ridgway and wife at the Methodist church last evening was one of the many social events of the season that will be long remembered. Many of the the townspeople who had not heretofore become acquainted with Mir. Ridgeway, extended to him and his family a cordial welcome to Canaan. Brief remarks were made by Mir. Ridge way, Mir. Wallace, the former pastor, and others. The musical part of the programme was greatly enjoyed. It was participated ill by Mrs. Bullock, Mrs. Burns, Mrs. Ross, H. H. Scutt, Ivanhoe Scott and others.
 PILGRIM CHURCH
 Communion will be observed Sunday. Preparatory service at 8 o'clock Friday afternoon.
 The adjourned annual church meeting will be held next week Thursday.
Connecticut western news., 1908-04-30
% CANAAN %

Assistant. Services every Sunday morn ing alternating between the hours of g and II o'clock.
 Christ Church Rev. J. P. Smyth, Rector. Regular services, Sunday morn ing service and sermon 10.45 Sunday School after morning service; evening service and address, TOO p. m., Holy communion first Sunday in each month nounced.
 Pilgrim Church (CongregationaR- Rev. E. o. Gillette, Pastor, Sunday ser vices; morning worship 10:30; Sunday at 6:15, meeting for prayer and confer ence. Thursday evening at 7:30.
Connecticut western news., 1908-04-30
WILLIT TEE NECESSARY

News paragraphs from all parts of the state show that there is marked activity among school boards in arranging the sohoolhouse doors so that they swing out ward. The Collingwood holocaust in- spired this activity. By the same token will it be necessary for Canaan to have . destructive fire before interest in hose and other protective measures can be aroused?
Connecticut western news., 1908-04-30
NOTICE

All persons residing within the limits of the Canaan Fire District served by tho sewer recently constructed are hereby notified that on and after May 1st, 1908. said sewer is ready for connections and all persons and property within said Dis trict will be taxed for use of the same as of May 1st, 1908
 J. H. Roraback, l
 c. w. Camp, ts,o,,,.,,.,
 N. l.. Jackson, S',.i't..
 k. D. Peirce, Soiiiii'i'Vee
 w. w Burghardt
 Dated at North Canaan, this 2Sth day of April, 1908
Connecticut western news., 1908-04-30
WIDOWS PENSIONS

President Roosevelt has signed the widows pension bill, adding $13, ,O0O, ,OO0 to the pension rolls. It grants $12 per month to many widows of civil war yet erans. In many cases it's operation will provide an increase instead of original claims. It affects only widows who were married prior to June 27, 1890.
Connecticut western news., 1908-04-30
NOTICE
ASSESSMENT FOR SEWER, CANAAN
 FIRE DISTRICT.

FIRE DISTRICT.
 The Executive Committee of the Canaan Fire District hereby give notice that they have assessed the different properties and property owners in said District served by the sewer, for the use of the sewer for the year ensuing, beginning May 1st, 1908; that said assessment so prepared by tho Sewer Committee will be on or before May 9th, 190S, lodged in the Office of tho Town Clerk in the town of North Canaan, for examination.
 The foregoing assessment is made pur- suant to authority conferred upon the Sewer Committee by an Act of the General Assembly of this State at its January Session, 1907.
 Dated at North Canaan, Connecti cut, this 2sth day of April, A. D.. 19os-
 J. H. Roraback,
 c. w. Camp, u,,o,,,.,,.a
 N. l.. Jackson, "ISSou.aNn So'i'.t..
 k. ID. Peirce, SOi'iiiiiVVoe
 w. w. Burghardt,
Connecticut western news., 1908-04-30
STATED TOWN cAUcUSES.

Now there is talk of prescribing a regular and stated day on which town caucuses shall be held. At present they may be held whenever desired so long as it is five days before the state con- ventions and are called at least five days before being held.
Connecticut western news., 1908-04-30
MEssRs. GERM AND MIcRosE.

Warm weather will put activity into the germs and the microbes and there will be no end of trouble unless we wake up. They'll stay all summer if they can find their favorite haunts. They're undesirable citizens" You know what what those haunts are. Watch out. Clean up your premises. And then clean up again.
Connecticut western news., 1908-04-30
THE LAST DAY.

A poor memory and dog will very shortly be an expensive combination for Connecticut folks. After May 1, the fee for dog registration will be $1.00 more than it IS to-day. To-day is April 30th, tomorrow is May 1st Hustle.
Connecticut western news., 1908-04-30
ANNUAL MEETING

The annual meeting of The Canaan Cemetery Association will be held Satur- day, Msy 9, 1908 at 3 o'clock p. m, at Town Hall for the election of officers and the transaction of any other business proper to come before said meeting.
 Mrs. Mary c. Corbit, President. Dated at North Canaan, Conn. April 30 1908.
Connecticut western news., 1908-04-30
STAN DING QUIETLY.

The dark horses in the presidential nomination stables are standing very quietly It is possible, but hardly pro b able, that they may be more active later. on.
Connecticut western news., 1908-04-30
Trains leave Canaan as follows:

N. Y., N H. 6 H. K K. Northbound.-9.43a a. m., 12.41, 4.29, 6.43 and 7.18p. m. Sundays-11.Q a. m. Southbound.-8.21, 8.43 a. m., 1.48. 2.41, 435, D. m. Sundays-4.O9.
Connecticut western news., 1908-04-30
League Season Opens

The Connecticut State League base ball season opened Tuesday. Hartford defeated New Britain by a scol 6 of 2 to 3.
Connecticut western news., 1908-04-30
MANUFACTURERS LOOKING DESIRABLE LOCATIONS SHOULD
 OPEN CORRESPONDENCE WITH THE BOARD OF TRADE
c. N. E. R. R.

Eastbound-8.4 46 a.m., 12 .58, 9. 40, AIT, 6.49 p. m.-Sundays arrive l2.55, leave 3.06pn..
 Westbound.-8.21, 10.34 a. m., 1.03, APO, 6.47 D. m. Sundays arrive 1O.35, leave 1 O3 a. m
Connecticut western news., 1908-04-30
WANTED

wANTED-0ne hundred head of cattle to pasture on my farm at konkHpot Mass. Ten cents per week for yearliuRs. fifteen cents for two-year-olds. twenty-five cents for dry cows. C. G. smith, Clayton. Mass.
Connecticut western news., 1908-04-30
MISCELLANEOUS

THESE advertisements are read. The fact
 that you arc reading this one proves it.
 Bear us in mind when you wish to buy, sell
 or rent anything.
Connecticut western news., 1908-04-30

WE have several Catholic boys for whom we would like good homes with people Of their own faith. Ages l0-ll-l2 years. Best of ref erences required. Address
 Mrs. Rachel Smith, Chatham, N. Y' HUNDREDS of local view post cards at our stationery store. Canaan Printing Go. OUR stationery store is "The Post Card Station" for Canaan, Canaan Printing Go.
 TO LET
 PASTURE TO RENT, Elizabeth Fitzger aid, Canaan, Conn,
Connecticut western news., 1908-04-30

The first annual dance Of the Canaan Foresters takes place in Town Hall this evening and the committee who have the arrangements in charge, believe it will be one of the most pleasant social events Canaan has ever known. Good music is assured for it is to be furnished by Scofeld's famous Poughkeepsie orchestra. The tickets cost S1 50 per couple and include concert and refresh ments. The concert, preceding the danc- ing, will begin at o'clock and will con- sist of five numbers. Admission to the concert has been placed at 9 cents. Successful Blasting.
 The blasting for the state road work at the point of rocks on Church street is completed and the only damage done was the breaking of one window pane in the residence of Mrs. Merwln, which is less than 50 feet distant. Some DOT tions of the rock were so hard that a days work for the steam drill was hole eighteen inches deep while in other DOT tions the drill penetrated several feet. As we have remarked before, when this job is completed it will constitute one of the greatest improvements of recent years in the streets of Canaan.
 Young Mems Club
 Several of the young men held a meeting Tuesday evening and organized reading club and as soon as suitable
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-12-09
EAST CHICAGO AND
INDIANA HARbOR

itors at the home of Rev and Mrs. ].
ii. Palmer on One Hundred and For
ty-eighth street over Sunday.
II you have any clothes that need re-
pairing and pressing why rot bring
them to O'Connel, the tailor, and have
them done right If
Principal T. E. Williams of Magoun
avenue IS reported as convalescent
from his recent attack of typhoid fever.
Harvey Carringer of Whiting visited
friends in East Chicago last evening,
attending the Lewis skating rink.
George Ratowski of Melville avenue
left yesterday for a weeks visit at
West Baden, Ind.
Theodore Holbloonn, formerly of this
city. but now engaged in business in
Chicago, transacted business in East
Chicago last evening.
The Choral society of the Congre-
gational church will meet in the church
parlors at $50 o'clock this evening.
Miss Laura Weydert of One Hundred
and Fortyfourth street will entertain
the Embroidery Circle this evening.
Attorneys Roe and Meade transacted
business in the superior court at Ham
mond this morning.
When you want nice nobby over
coat made at the right price see OCon-
mel, the tailor. II
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-12-09
DR|sCOLL KNOCKS
OUT GRIFFIN IN nth
English 122-Pound Champ
Stops Australian With
Rights to the Jaw.

Boston, Mass, Dec 9.-Jem Driscoll,
featherweight champion of England
continued his conquest of the 1922
Founders last night by knocking out
Griffin, champion of Australia
in the eleventh round of a scheduled
twelve-round contest before the Arm
DRY club. Griffin was fioored twice in
the final round. being put away by a
hard right to the jaw after going
down for the count of eight from a
similar blow.
Although Griffin made a good show
ing in the early rounds he was no
match for the shifty Briton who kept
Strengthening his opponent up with a
straight left to the jaw
Driscoll played a waiting game. pre-
fering to wear Griffin down to taking
the risk of running into a knockout
punch. He saw his opportunity at the
beginning of the eleventh round and
sailed in to finish the battle. He
to the face, and followed this blow
with stiff right to the jaw which put
the Australian on queer street. After
that Griffin was as a toy in the hands
of Driscoll, who waited till he had a
good chance and slipped over the two
blows that wound up the battle.
Griffin had Driscoll in distress in the
third round and again in the eighth.
He crossed over several wicked right
hand punches. but they went too high
and the Briton recuperated rapidly.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-12-09
SPORTING BRIEFS.

Nap Lajoie has returned to Cleye-
land after a visit to his old home at
Woonsocket, R. l.
Now that Longboat has been matched
with Dorando, it will be possible to find
out whether he is a good Indian or
dead Indian.
A director of the Pittsburg baseball
club says that President Dreyfuss does
not control the club. Perhaps Barney
has had to hook the outfit to Honus
Wagner.
Owners of the Hannibol, Mo-, baseball
club are trying to get franchise in
the Central association. Hannibal won
the Illinois Missouri league champion
ship last year.
Fitzsimmons. German wrestler who
speaks eight languages besides Eng
fish, is looking for grapple. Those
numbers ought to win for Fitz
Jimmy Walsh and Sam Langford
have arrived in San Francisco, where
Walsh is to box Johnny Coulon and
Langford will tackle Jim Flynn.
The 462 All-American, All-Eastern.
All-Western and ALL Tallahassee foot
ball teams are enough to make a man
drive through a fence. That miserable
Harvard team managed to get one rep
resentative on several of the "AlP'
teams. One Ham Fish. No one knows
how Fish got on unless 1t was that
the choice pickers" thought he be-
longed to some .Aggie" school in Utah.
While Bud Sharpe, the Newark first
baseman, was repairing the roof of a
barn recently a friend called to him
that a story was afioat that Bud was
slated for the New York Highlanders.
Bud imediately fell from the roof when
the Highlanders were mentioned.
William Buckley of Rochester has
been signed as an umpire in the New
England league. After the strenuous
stunts and footraces he has had to do
in several minor leagues Buck" thinks
he can settle down and enjoy the simple
life in the New England.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-12-09
ST. JOHN.

Edward schurer Of Chicago spent
Tuesday with relatives here.
John Aubrey Of Hammond was the
guest of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. A
Aubrey. Tuesday.
Christopher Blocker celebrated his
GARD birthday anniversary today, and
on the eth of next month it will be six
ty years since the aged couple were
married. Mrs. G. Blocker is four years
the junior of her husband. and if both
live to the 18th of next January they
can then celebrate their diamond we'd
ding anniversary.
Mr. Blocker is still very active and
robust for his advanced age and work.,
ing away at his trade, doing much shoe
repairing right along. and the prospects
are that he will be a century old Mr..
Boecker is the oldest resident of st.
John township al present.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-12-09
TWO HUNDRED POUNDS
OF TAR ON FIRE.
Peculior Fire RACES on East Chicago
Street Last might.

East Chicago, Dec. 9.-Two hundred
pounds of burning tar in the middle of
One Hundred and Forty-eighth street,
last night demanded the attention of
the local fire department for about half
an hour. The fire started with small
leak in one of the large tar boilers of
W. G. Proudfoot & Co, who are paving
the street with brick. The excessive
heat caused the tar to run like water.
and inside of five minutes the entire
district was lighted by the flames.
The tar boiler itself was badly dam
aged by the heat of the flames, while
property in the neighborhood was en-
dangered for few minutes. 1t will be
necessary to tear up about twenty five
square feet of the paving, the brick
being badly dfscolored and cracked by
the tarry fluid.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-12-09
NOTES

contestants are necessary to keep the
men on the track and in the race.
As the hours pass one by one the
teams are breaking UP and the men sue
cumb to exhaustion. Two Of the seven
leaders were forced TO drop back dur
ing the evening, and now but five head
the list. Victor Dupre, one of the
French team, collapsed during the
early hours of yesterday and could
not relieve his partner, Gorget. Dupre
went to bed after his turn on the track
yesterday morning and when his train
ers went to arouse him he was uncon-
scious All efforts to revive him failed
except to bring to semi consciousness
Meanwhile Georget held his own with
the leaders for more than six hours
but finally dropped back from sheer ex-
haustion, and then dropped out of the
race.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-12-09
JIM CORBETT TO BE REFEREE.
Former HEAVYWEIGHT Champion VIII
Preside at Papke-kelly Bout.

Los Angeles, Dec. 9.-There is one
change in the officials for the Papke
and Kelly bout. Just after Jim JEFF
fries had been announced as referee
another statement was published to the
effect that James ]. Corbett will be the
third man in the ring.
Corbett is now in San Diego, but he
was reached by wire yesterday and
agreed to officiate. Jeffries was willing
to retire from the position, as he
thought Corbett would prove a better
drawing card. Jeffries himself will be
on hand. SO two former heavyweight
champions will witness the bout.
Papke and Sam Berger are still get
ting along, but Billy is said to be ex-
tremely irritable and his condition does
not impress those here to any extent
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-12-09
MUNSTER.

Miss Myrtle Munster and Miss Kate
Kikkert were in Dyer yesterday after
noon visiting friends.
Miss Anna Dittrich was in Hammond
yesterday visiting friends.
Carl Sallbohm was a Griffith visitor
Monday
Miss Minnie Kutzbach visited
friends in Hammond yesterday.
Dora Stallbohm visited Mrs Seibert
in Hammond yesterday afternoon.
Miss Ruby Wilson visited at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Munster last
evening.
c. E. stebbins of Chicago was here
yesterday on business.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-12-09
INDIANA HARBOR.
Hold Business Session.

The Epworth League of the local
M. E. church held their annual bust
ness session in the church parlors
Monday evening, and elected the fol-
lowing officers for the coming year:
President-D. w. Dupes.
Vice president-James tombstone.
Secretary-Karl Philson.
treasurer. c. McCrum.
Assistant vice presidents Misses
Ethel and Edith Collins and Lillian
Spittle.
Much commentator is due the re-
firing president, Mr.. John Tolmie, who
has had charge of the society for the
past fifteen months. Under his regime
the league has been in a very flourish
ing condition and his work has pre-
pared the way for even more financial
" successful labors during the coming
year.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-12-09

pitcher on the baseball team for three
seasons and his work in 1906 elected
much praise from the professionals,
who did their early training at Marshall
field He is of heavy, powerful build
and well able to stand the strain of a
long season.
For the past two years Walker has
been athletic director at the Utah Agri-
cultural school, but he had planned on
spending the winter at the Midway uni
versity. Last summer he pitched for
various semi-pro teams about the city
and was touted as a find. 1t is believed
that his excellent work in these games
attracted the attention of the baseball
magnate.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-12-09
GOODMAN READY FOR WHITE.

Danny Goodman, the Chicago feather
weight, has completed his training for
his ten-round bout with frankie White
at Hammond tomorrow night. Danny
is working at the Archer A. c. on
the south side and fully 800 people saw
him go through his training stunts yes
terday. He boxed five two-minute
rounds each with Dick Fitzpatrick.
Pete Savoy and Young Cramer. DR..
Message, Goodmans manager, has en-
gagged a special train, which will leave
LaSalle street station at $50 p. m. The
tarin will return at 11:40 p. m.