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The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1908-03-13
Pledge SIGNERS
ARE RELEASED
Acreage in Daviess Will Not
Be. Limited.
In Some Districts Pledges We're
Unsigned But We're Favored
In Many Others.

Farmers who have signed the to-
bacco acreage limitation pledges re-
Gently Circula' ed in Daviess county
are ie,t..ed nom Ell obligations Gre
ated ~ t.lat ..S &c as ninety-fiVe
per cG.t. CT the toui. OF /. G coun-
ty has not been signed, says t..c Ow-
ensboro Messenger. There is ciu;.s,
in the pledge releasing the sigIera
unless ninety-five per cent. is signed
The committee having the matters In
charge has given out a statement
to the effect that the pledges are non
effective.
There is a possibility that anoth-
er meeting will be held and an extern
sion of time granted, but this plan
will probably have strong opposition.
The meeting at which the ninety-five,
per cent. plan was agreed on was
composed of A. S. Of E., home ware
houses and Independent growers.
Following is the full stateemnt OF
the committee:
To the Tobacco Growers of Da-
viess County: The mass meeting
held in Greensboro February 8, 1908,
adopted the following acreage
pledge:
I'VE, the undersigned, hereby
pledge our honor that we will neith-
err plant nor allow planted on land
that we own or control, for the year
1908. more than 10000 hills Of to-
bacco to one man or hand, and not
over 5000 hills for each boy over II
and under 16 (no boy under IL
years to be counted.) This is to APP
ply strictly to those who labor in the
tobacco fields, no one being allowed
to transfer his allowance to any 9TH
er person.
This pledge is signed with the dis
tinct understanding that. it shall be
not binding unless signed by March
/, 1908, by growers producing 80 per
cent. of the tobacco of Daviess coun-
ty." -
We were appointed committ< ito
circulate the pledges and canvass the
returnes. Accordingly we sent the
pledges to every school district in the
county, and asked that they be re-
turned to us by March ~
About half of the pledges have
been returned. These show that In
some districts every man signed while
in others very few did. When the
all the districts report we will make
full statement of the result.
But in the districts that have al
ready reported enough have refused
to sign to defeat the proposition
even should the remaining districts
sign solidly. Though as matter OF
fact we know that in a number oil
the unreported districts practically
nobody has signed. So according to
the terms of the pledge all wo sign
ed are released from any obligation
The opinion has been expressed ny
many that If another meeting were
held and the time extended that 80
per cent might be secured. If 1t Is
the general desire Of the growers OF
Daviess county to take further ac-
ton in this matter, we shall DE glad
to do our part.
J, c. TINlUS,
w. G. RINEY.
GEORGE M. TAYLOR.
Committee.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1908-03-13

brakes don't have to set or hatch but
just loaf, go swimming and eat. If
l was to be-a duck I'd rather be a
drake every time. Elk.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1908-03-13

are keeping their dogs inside, as it is
not at all safe for them to act queer on
not at all safe forthemtoact queer on
the streets. -Muhlenburg Argos
Connecticut western news., 1908-05-14

The stretch from the post office to the 1 cemetery is now torn up.
 A family reunion consisting of eigh.
 teen members was held at Peter Jao- quier's last week. Mir. and Casmier
 Coquoz and their three little boys. An
 dre, Casmier and Ernest of Leadville,
 Colorado, who are en route 10 Switzer.
 land, were among the number. Mrs.
 Coquoz Is a sister of Mir. Jacquier and
 they had not seen each other for more
 than twenty-five years. This meeting
 was indeed happy one. Mir and Mrs.
 Alexis Jacquier of Torrington, their
 daughter Berenice and son Francis also
 Mir. Joseph Revaz of New York city aud
 Mir. and Mrs. Chas. Revaz of Lime Rock
 were present. This family reunion was pleasant one and will doubtless long remain in the memories of those present.
 The people of Lime Rock were greatly shocked on Sunday morning last to hear of the death of Miss Harriet Prentice
 Ensign, although she had been very ill for the past eight weeks, during which time she underwent an operation at the House of Mercy, Pittsfield, and had been ln poor health for the past year. She was so happy at the thought of coming homo from the hospital and being with her mother and friends again that it gave her new hope and for time she gained strength, but it was only tenn porary for soon aftor reaching home she began to fail gradually and it continued until the end came on Saturday even- ing about q. o'clock. Miss Ensign had held the position of stenographer for Barnum, Richardson Go. for over ten years and was very popular among the people of the village. Her smile and cheerful disposition will be missed by all who have ever met her. She was or Ranist in the Methodist chapel and took deep interest in the affairs of the church and her help there will be greatly missed as 1t was famaliar sight on Sunday to see her in company with her mother on the way to church. Her mother. Mrs. Sidney F. Ensign, and sister, Mrs. Aug nstus Nortenson have the sympathy of the entire community in their sorrow, the funeral was largely attended at the house on Tuesday afternoon at o'clock, the services being conducted by Rev. H. B. Chown, of Falls Village The bearers were M. B. Richardson. O. w. Barnum, s. w. Bradley, Chas. Mover and w. w Norton all of whom have been associated with Miss Ensign in the B. R. Go. office many years.
Connecticut western news., 1908-05-14
CLAYTON

The marriage of Miss Helen Morgan Fitch, daughter of Robert G. Fitch of Boston, and Shirley Seavey Philbrick of ! Spokane, Wash, took place Wednesday evening. May 6. at " nitney Hall Brook line. The officiating clergyman was | Rev. Albert Parker Fitch, pastor of Mount Vernon Church. Boston. The bride was attended by her sister, Miss Emma M. Fitch. The best man was Wilma H. Philbrick of America Falls, Idaho, a brother of the groom. The brides dress was of white liberty satin, trimmed with duohesse lace. Her veil was fas- tened with lilies of the valley and she carried bride roses. A large reception followed the ceremony. The bride is a graduate of Wellesley College and the groom of the Institute of Technology, and these institutions were generously represented among the guests. After a few days in the east MT. and Mrs. Phil brick will make 8 leisurely journey to Spokane, where he is engaged in busi- ness as a m9mber of a bond, insurance And real estate firm of that city. For 8 numb Der of summers Mrs. Philbrick has Bpeht a part of the season at Clayton and hss maRy friends in this vicinity.
 Miss Pearl Mcintyre, of Jersey City, visited her mother here last week.
 Andrew Johnson has resigned his position at the cement works and re- turned to New York. MT. Borger of Allentown, Pa, takes his place.
 A pretty home wedding took place last Wednesday afternoon at the resi- dsnce of MT. and Mrs. N. l.. Van Deusen in South Egremont when their eldest daughter, Stella Isaphene, was united in marriage to MT. Frank Carl Miller of Clayton, Mass. The home was prettily decorated in green aud white. The bridal couple attended by Miss May VanDeusen, sister of the bride, as maid of honor, and MT. Rood of Ca- naan as best man, stood under a bower of evergreens, the ceremony being per formed by Rev. H. M. Bowden, pastor of the South Egremont Congregational church. Miss Florence Curtiss played Lohengrin's W 0 dding march, The ushers were Arthur and Floyd Van Deusen, brothers of the bride. The bride wore a travelling dress of brown Panama with hat to match, and carried white carnations. The maid of honor wore pink null and carried pink carnations. Immediately following the ceremony wedding dinner was served to about 25 friends and relatives. Many beautiful presents were received, including cut glass and silver. MT. and Mrs. Miller left on the afternoon train for New York. They will reside in Clayton.
 Luther Lindsay has been here for few days and is stopping at the old homestead.
Connecticut western news., 1908-05-14
LIME ROCK

Mrs. F. A. Boice and Miss May Brusie are spending a few days with their parents, MT. and Mrs. s. F. Brusie.
 Milo Richardson Jr. has been chosen one of the two directors to represent the Falls VillageLime Rock base ball team i'll the vicinity league board of directors. He attended the meeting of directors and managers in Canaan Tuesday.
 I.R. Fenton is not regaining his health as rapidly as his many friends would wish. He is able to be about the house but his condition has not materially changed during the past two or three weeks.
 It is now estimated that the repairs in progress in the furnace will c O h. sume another month. All the stacks are being refined with fire brick. The shortage of charcoalis is also deferring the resumption of operations. Considerable is being burned now, however, and it is presumed the supply will be ample to warrant starting the furnace when re- pairs are completed.
 Although the recent rains retarded the state road, it is going along satisfactorily At present thu street in the village is torn up and cinders are being distributed thereon as one of the bottom layers.
Connecticut western news., 1908-05-14
WHITE DEER CAPTURED
Job was Done in True Wild Western
 Style.

Job was Done in True Wild Western
 Style.
 The White deer which has been an object of much curiosity in the vicinity of Canaan, was captured yesterday.
 While making one of his periodical visits to Eugene Roots barn yard he walked into a trap which had been pre- pared for him, consisting of high wire fence about the barnyard.
 MT. Root notified game Warden Ross who, in company with W. o. Bullock and dozen or two Canaanites went to effect capture.
 MT. Bullock put into effect trick he learned on his ranch in the wild and woolly west, i. G., throwing e lasso. With the first throw the lasso encircled one horn which broke off. With tho se- cond throw, the lasso enoircled the head and the other horn. Ia his struggles to free himself the deer jumped ten feet in the air and at some stage of the fray knocked of the second horn. The horns, 1t was afterward discovered would have fallen of in few days
 Dr. Ross has asked the commissioners what disposition to make of the animal which is now in box stall in Mir Root $ barn. . '
Connecticut western news., 1908-05-14
The Churches

Methodist Episcopal Church - Rev. T. R. Wallace, pastor. Lords Day Service: 1Os0 am. morning wor- ship; 12. noon, Sunday School; 6.30 p. m. Epworth League; 7.30 p. m. evening worship; Monday, 7.30 p. 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 7.30 D. m. choir rehearsal; Holy Communion lst Sunday in Jan, Mar, May, July. Sept. and Nov.
 St. Josephs Church, Rev. Father T. F. Bannon; pastor; Rev. J. O. Brennan
Connecticut western news., 1908-05-14
2OO-PaRe NeMsnaner

The largest newspaper ever published was last Sundays edition of the New York World. It comprised 200 pages and sold at the regular price of seven cents outside New York. It was the greatest triumph of modern journalism and marked the completion of % years of ownership of the paper by Joseph Pulitzer. During these years the ad- vance of the paper is the greatest in the annals of newspaperdom.
Connecticut western news., 1908-05-14
% 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 at 10.45 a. m. Other services as an nounced.
 Pilgrim Church (CongregationaB- Rev. E. O. Gillette, Pastor, Sunday ser vices; morning worship 10:30; Sunday School at 11:45; young peoples meeting at 6:15, meeting for prayer and confer enoe. Thursday evening at 7:30.
Connecticut western news., 1908-05-14
PULPIT AND PEW

happenings of Interest in Canaan,
 Religious Circles
 PILGRIM CHURCH The business meeting of the church was adjourned last week because of the storm and will be held this evening at 7:30.
 The Rev. G. V, Stryker of Southfield and Mill River will preach next Sunday in exchange. It is just ten years since MT. Gillette began his pastorate at Southfield.
Connecticut western news., 1908-05-14

Here are few words by President Roosevelt that will bear careful reading: We are on the verge of timber famine and it behooves every man who wishes to see the land left better instead of worse for the children who come after him, to join the government ill taking steps to make the lumber industry a permanent ind stry, to perpetuate through US the forests of the country"
Connecticut western news., 1908-05-14

Canaan's new Methodist minister is of the right sort. He believes in pre- serving that very commendable (and somewhat unusuaD spirit of unity and fraternity which exists between the local churches. It is the kind of feeling that should exist between churches everywhere but, unfortunately, there are exceptions in plenty.
Connecticut western news., 1908-05-14

A young man in a nearby village, who was the support of his mother, died last week His life was insured for $1, GOO. Fortunate circumstance. It will not bs difficult for young men with dear ones dependent upon them to find the moral which this paragraph points.
Connecticut western news., 1908-05-14

The Berkshire county towns, where no license prevailed at the recent elec- tion, will probably have the usual mo- license town experience with ''near- beer' And it will not be at all sur prising if it is discovered that at times it approaches nearer than "near."
Connecticut western news., 1908-05-14

The Hartford Courant copied THE NEWS story of the five cent fine which Judge Davis of Falls Village imposed on a fisherman and gave THE NEWS due credit for the same. The Winsted Citizen appropriated it along with the story of the tobacco chewing rooster in Ashley Falls and did not give credit for either There's the difference.
Connecticut western news., 1908-05-14

worked successfully in this section in be half of the local Camp, was present at the state meeting and took prominent part in the proceedings. He presented the greetings of the head Camp, reprcst. ing 950, 900 members.
Connecticut western news., 1908-05-14

Editor Rodsmeyer of The Hartford Post, after quoting (with due crediD THE NEWS reference to the free marriages and fve-cent fines in Falls Village, remarks that if these do not prove sufficient inducements to persuade folks to locate them, that they might give trading stamps with the fines and marriages.
Connecticut western news., 1908-05-14
NOTICE

The Sewer Assessment of 1908 for Ca naan Fire District is due and payable fOr the ensuing year, beginning May lst, 19 S After Nov. lst 1908 interest 3-4 per cent. per month from May 1st will be charR, d. All assessments to be paid on or before May 1st 1909. t.-N
 JOHN $. REED, Collector. Canaan, Conn., May llth, 1908.
Connecticut western news., 1908-05-14

The sight of deer has become SO com mon in Litchfield county that the man who sees half dozen of them browsing around don't consider it worth mention ing any more.
Connecticut western news., 1908-05-14
LEGAL NOTICES
DISTRICT OF SHARON ss. Probate II y Yyi1 oIrt InDG

D Court, April 21st, 1908
 Estate of Harriet K. Benedict late of Sharon in said district, deceased. The Court of Probate for the District oi Sharon hath limited and allowed sir. months from the date hereof, for the cred itors of said estate to exhibit their claims for settlement. Those who neglect to pre- sent their accounts, properly attested, within said time, will be Lobarrod recov- cry. All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment to EDWARD l.. BENEDICT, Executor.
 Wellington, Ohio.
Connecticut western news., 1908-05-14

And now THE NEWS is to print tho pictures of many of the prominent people in its territory. Able aud re- spected citizens, every one of them, men who are contributing their time and talents for the betterment of their yarious communities.
Connecticut western news., 1908-05-14

There will be network of wires ln Connecticut in 1918 if the telephone in- creases in popularity as rapidly during the coming ten years as it has i'll the past ten.
Connecticut western news., 1908-05-14

Mebbe that automobile race will be held in Connecticut and mebbe it won't. Chances seem to be about nip and tuck at present.
Connecticut western news., 1908-05-14

Sharon, Canaan, Norfolk. Three Litch- field county villages with sewer systems. Others will fall in llne. These systems are necessary modern conveniences.
Connecticut western news., 1908-05-14

It is evident that there are some Booster Club members in Salisbury and IAkeville. Those sidewalks and the improvements near the stations prove it.. Caught the improvement fever from Canaan, mebbe. .
Connecticut western news., 1908-05-14

Northern Litchfield county is the only section of the state not served by the independent telephone company or by some ofthe lines which cooperate with it.
Connecticut western news., 1908-05-14

State roads extend in all directions from Canaan. But we more of the same. They do not extend far enough as yet.
Connecticut western news., 1908-05-14

We are still waiting for the name oi that man in THE NEWS territory wht hasdone something toward reforestation
Connecticut western news., 1908-05-14

It IS hardly probable that Canaan will turn it's gaze toward Waterbury the next time it is looking for contractor to lay sewer pipes.
Connecticut western news., 1908-05-14

Governor, Johnson don't propose to play second fiddle. He wants the demo- cratic presidential nomination or noth- iu0
Connecticut western news., 1908-05-14

Take good care of that tree you planted Arbor Day. You see we are taking 1t for granted that you did plant one.
Connecticut western news., 1908-05-14
MANUFACTURERS LOCATIONS SHOULD OPEN CORRESPONDENCE BOARD TRADE.
c. N. E. R. R.

.46 a.m., 12 5S, 9. 40. AT 6.49 p. m.-Sundays arrive 12.55,. leave 3.06pn..
 Westbound.-8.21, 10.34 a. m, 1.03, 4.20, CAT D. m. Sundays arrive 10.35, leave Il. .03 a. ID.
Connecticut western news., 1908-05-14
The hotel business in Sharon seems to be immune from the hard times. -.

Send along those articles on matters of public interest They're interesting. Our subscribers like to read them.
Connecticut western news., 1908-05-14

The vicinity base ball league idea struck popular chord.
Connecticut western news., 1908-05-14
Trains leave Canaan as follows:
 N V N 1T & H R. R.

Northbound.-9.43a a. m., 12.41, 4.29, 6.43 and 7.18p. m. Sundays-11.Q a. m.
 Southbound.-821, 8.43 a. m., 1.48, 2.41, 4.35, p. m. Sundays-4.09.
Connecticut western news., 1908-05-14
MISCELLANEOUS

THESE advertisements are read. The fact that you are reading this one proves it. Bear us in mind when you wish to buy, sell or rent anything. aa#
Connecticut western news., 1908-05-14
CE N IT. w OR D ADVERTISEME
FOR SALE

CAEAAN'S WHITE DEER Enlarged Photo graphs, by Rev. H. K. Job. are on salo by
 THE CANAAN PRINTING CO, Canaan. TREsPAss signs for sale by Canaan Printing Company.
Connecticut western news., 1908-05-14

MAPLE Grove Farm for sale. 215 acres, good
 buildings. prico sixteen thourand dollars.
 For paItr ulars inquire oI s A. Brooker, coleman station. Dntchess Go, N. T.,
Connecticut western news., 1908-05-14

WANTED-Woman to do houseworx in fam.
 fly of two. Wages s4.00 per week. Gail at
 NEWS. office or address "Housework,D care
 NEWS. .u .... #.. wANTED-Small, plain washings and iron
 ings. Address Box 55, Cornwall Bridge. Ct.
Connecticut western news., 1908-05-14

WE have several Catholic boys for whom we would like good homes with people of their own faith. Ages 10-1l-l2 years. Best of ref erences required. Address
 Mira Rnchel Smilh. Chatham. N Y.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1908-08-27
Discoycrers of Opportunity.

1t is a popularity of human nature
that we do not readily respond to OPP
portunities for doing good unless we
discover them in ourselves. There Is
something in the self-discovery OF OPP
portunity that carries with 1t both in
spiration and the sense of RESPONSE
bility. Tell one that the chance con-
fronts him of doing this or that, show
him the human need, and show him
also the way to supply 1t, and he will
thank you-but how seldom he Will
follow your wellmeant but more or
less officious advice!
On the other hand, let one discover
for himself the thing that ought to be
done, and most likely he will go and
do it. The very discovery of human
need is an incentive to human help
fulness. One is ripe for the JOY and
inspiration of service that begins with
his own initiative.
Is not this one Of Gods wise pro-
visions for keeping lis alive to the
constant presence of opportunities?
He gives us great joy In the personal
discovery of them, and the personal
response to them, whereas an oppor-
tunity discovered and pointed out by
another is a kind of lifeless and re-
mote thing, that we respond to, If we
respond at all, perfunctorily and with
out enthusiasm. AT such times we
feel as II We had been cheated out
of the best part of the joy of doing
good-the doing 1t upon our own in
itiative. with the glad heart that is
alert to opportunity's call. Wisely
has it been said that the value of an
opportunity largely consists in having
seen it for ones self. The Watch
man.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1908-08-27

Of Christian love in all its business.
Christ is leader in the great intel
lectual and moral awakenings OF our
times. He has led us to this mount
Of awakening and we, like the favored
apostles, when we are fully awake
will see the glory of Jesus Christ.
Christ is the most powerful force
In human life for the awakening OF
the intellect in search for truth, or
the quickening of the conscience to
repentance and faith, and for swing
ing the soul with all its awakened and
aroused powers into service for men,
even to the point of free and glad self
sacrifice.
AS men follow Christ, He has re-
habilitated their faith in the spiritual,
and broken the Elusive spell cast over
them by the material, the false and
superstitious views of God lose their
mold on their minds and fade away be-
fore the sun-like doctrine of the d.
vine Fatherhood. The selfishness OF
mems hearts is softened into brother
ly good will and the old religions cast
aside their crudities and sink them
selves in the more effulgent light of
Christianity, the basis for the final
and ultimate faith of mankind. Who
shall say what greater glories await
to surprise the more fully awakened
powers of mans soul! When we are
fully awake we shall behold His
glory.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1908-08-27
One Sure Thing.

One thing is sure, my friends: III
God is going to forgive us our sins,
we have got to repent of our sins and
turn from them. Let the wicked
forsake his ways" Not only must we
forsaka our sins, but we must bring
forth fruits meet for repentance. l
don't know who the young man was
who went to his employer the other
morning and said: There's the
money | took from you some years
ago" but that was bringing forth
fruits meet for repentance. We have
not only got to forsake our sins, but
If we have injured any one, If we have
slandered him and caused him to
suffer, we must make restitution as
far as we can. And when we bring
forth such fruits, men will have conf
dence in our Christianity. l have
heard of man who had four of his
neighbours sheep stray in among his
own, and he took the marks off them
and kept them. When he was con.
verted these four sheep troubled him.
Don't think that you are going to
have peace with God If you've got
four sheep that belong to somebody
else, or have put somebody else's
money into yoar pocket-Moody.