Connecticut western news., 1908-11-26

Messrs. Hubbard and Norton, local candidates for representative, have filed their expense statement. MT. Norton spent total of about BIO and MT. Hub bard s expense was confined to the pay ment for few pastors.
 Sewer Connections
 The residence of Mrs. Hattie Peet has been connected with the sewer system, also the residence of Mrs. Frances Clemens and the building owned by Mrs. Clemans and occupied by o. E. Badgley, H. B. Hoag and H. J. King. Large Flock Of Geese
 One of the largest focks of wild geese seen in this section in recent years was that which alighted on Twin Lakes a few days ago, They were a short dis tance from the bungalow of MT. Jame- son who says he counted 78.
 School Notes
 Miss Carre Fuller very pleasantly en- tertained the teachers of the town at her home Saturday afternoon.
 Miss Gibbs will spend Thanksgiving at her home in Norfolk, Miss Johnson in New York and Miss Hoffman in New Milford. The other teachers will re- main in town.
 Underwent an Operation
 Mrs. Horace Holt, who has been in poor health for some time, went to the Hlllcrest hospital in Pittsfield last week and underwent an operation Friday. The operation was entirely successful and she Is improving satisfactorily. MT. Holt accompanied her and remained Il number of days.
 Bridge Removed Street commissioner Thomas Butler and his assistants removed, a few days ago, the small bridge on West Main street. near the residence of MT. Vol colt, filled in the opening, laid tile un- der the roadway, did some grading in that vicinity and otherwise improved the appearance of things.
 Same Old Price
 Turkeys are retailing at 30 cents per pound, dressed. Local market men state that they were compelled to pay practically the same price for the turks this year as was paid last year notwith- were raised this year than last in the west and in New York state. There seemed to be no increase in the numbers ot native birds.
 Making Excellent Progress
 The girls basket ball team is praotic- ing every Saturday evening Ill town hall and coach Scott IS much pleased with the progress they are making. Although there are some girls on the team who have never before played basket ball, they are rapidly learning the game are showing much talent. No games with outside teams have been arranged. Basket Ball
 The mems basket ball team met for practice last Thursday evening, Two teams week formed for the evening from the many candidates who were present and some brand new talent was developed. The indications point to a successful season and faster team than that of last year. It is thought that the first game will be played in at least three weeks and possibly sooner. Chal- lenges have already been received from Great Burlington, Torrington and other places and it is likely that all will be ao- cepted.
 Through His Hat
 A few days ago while hidden behind ''blind" awaiting an opportunity to get shot at wild ducks, J. A. Jameson of Twin Lakes was startled by shot which passed just over his head and killed couple of hls decoy ducks as was told i'll last weeks NEWS. This story found Its way to the New York World where the statement was made that the bullet passed through Mr.. Jameson's s hat. Perhaps it did but MT. Jameson don't know anything about it. One thing he does know, however, and that is that the remarks he made to the young gentleman who slaughtered the kucks didn't pass through his hat. Death of Former Resident
 The remains of Mrs. Thomas Richards were brought here Tuesday from Lake Hopatcong, N. J. and inferred in the East Canaan cemetery, undertaken, c. M. Humphrey of Canaan being g in charge of the burial. She was 81 years old, the cause of her death being old age. She was the daughter of Roswell Day, who at one time, many years ago, had a forge in the valley between East Ca naan and Norfolk. She was born on what was known as College Hill, near East Canaan and more than 10 years ago went to New Jersey where she resided until the time of her death. Her | s-1-A