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Connecticut western news., 1908-03-26
SCHOOLBOY CARPENTERS
A Set of Tools Proved to be a Good
 Investment in East Canaan School.

A Set of Tools Proved to be a Good
 Investment in East Canaan School.
 Miss Harriet Stone, superintendent of schools in the town of North Canaan. is much elated over the result of an experi- ment she tried not long since in the school at East Canaan. In this school were a number of restless, frolicsome and lively youngsters who found it con siderable of chore to preserve the proper decorum during study hours. How to interest these youngsters in their work and, at the same time, to re- lieve the teacher of some of the anxiety the capers of these boys caused her, was problem with which Miss Stone wrestled for some time. She finally caused set of carpenters tools to be purchased and the effect was almost magical. The use of the hammer, the saw and the square appealed to the youngsters and they immediately set to work to make things" And they have succeeded remarkably we'll Among the articles they have con- structed for the schoolroom may be mentioned bookcase, table, shelves for plants and water pail, chest to con- tain the tools also number of smaller articles. Their interest in the work constantly increases and so does their skill. Miss Stone informs us that some of the work they have done is remark ly'good, considering the fact that they have done the greater part of it with out instruction, although they have found champion and helper in Ed ward Sweeney. the local blacksmith. It might be presumed that the carpen- ter work would divert the minds of the boys from their regular studies but we are informed that such is not the case, in fact they are applying themselves more closely to their books than hereto fore and are making better progress.
 Miss Stone is thorough believer in industrial training in such schools and. in addition to carpenter work for the boys, would add cooking and sewing for the girls.
Connecticut western news., 1908-03-26
SALISBURY

Mrs. Jennie Winchell is visiting in Hyde Park, N. Y.
 The ladies of the Episcopal church met with Mrs. J. s. Clark last week and the ladies of the Congregational church with Mrs. J. Hubbard.
 Mrs. G. H. Clark and Miss Ball spent part of last week in Hartford.
 Mrs. Fenn of Stockbridge visited her sisters, Mrs. Bird and Mrs. Bedlow, re- gently.
 Mrs. Williams, of New Haven, is visiting her sister, Mrs. J. Hubbard.
 Mrs. Henry of Hartford was the guest of her sister, Mrs. Sellew last week.
 D. J. Warner of Yale law school is at home.
 MT. and Mrs. William Raynsford gave a dinner party Monday. The day be- fore was MT. Raynsford's 75th birthday. Miss Minnie Eddo of Pittsfield is visiting friends i'll town.
 Mrs. Leonora Williams of New Haven is the guest of her sister, Mrs Hubbard.
Connecticut western news., 1908-03-26
MINISTERS AND THEscHooLs.

THE NEWS does not know what the conditions are in other sections of the state but it is noticeable and most gratifying circumstance that the clergy in northwestern Litchfield county is evidencing marked interest in educa- tion. In Canaan the Rev. B. o. Gillette is prominent member of the school board and is deeply interested in all matters which tend to better the methods of instruction or to advance the cause of education ill any way whatsoever He gave literally of his time and talents when the recent effort was being made to devise an enlargement to the school building which should be adequate, attractive and economical.
 In Sharon the Rev. w. E. Page is the acting school visitor and takes an in- tense interest in the schools and their work.
 In Falls Village the Rev. H. B. Chown is the acting school visitor and the betterment in buildings and methods in that section is in measure due to his labors.
 In East Canaan the Rev. 0. w. Hanna, although not a member of the school board, keeps thoroughly abreast of the times on educational matters and is 8 frequent visitor at the schools for the purpose of observing the methods of teaching practiced in his locality.
 And these are but few of the many men of the cloth in THE NEWS baili- wick who realize the importance Of placing at the disposal of the coming generation all possible opportunities to obtain good and thorough education.
 Preaching and teaching are in a way closely related and itis, perhaps. natural chat the ministers should be solicitous for the welfare of the schools. At any rate it is well that they feel thus inter ested for out of that interest has ema- mated many a helpful suggestion, many a good idea.
Connecticut western news., 1908-03-26
CORNWALL HOLLOW

Miss Barrows in company with other teachers of the town, visited the Normal Training School at Danbury, March 20.
 E. H. Ocain has been saving wood for MT. Baldwin and Thomas Kelly the past week.
 Fred Dean purchased horse of Cullen Holcomb Saturday.
 Mir. Chadwick moved from O. l.. Colds tenent house to s. K. CoeNs, Tuesday.
 Albert Bailey of Waterbury, visited his brother William Bailey last week.
 Harry and Mary Bowman of Newfield were guests of their sister Mrs. John Ssdgwick, Sunday.
 Miss Gilmartin closed her school March 20.
 MT. and Mrs. Kimberly of Goshen, visited Mrs. Kimberly's parents Sunday
Connecticut western news., 1908-03-26
AMENIA UNION

Nathan Smith has been to the city a few days the past week.
 John Barnum left last Thursday for an extended visit to Red Hook and other places.
 Rev. W. Wilcox exchanged pupits with Rev. MT. Mackey last Sunday. A large congregation were out to hear MT. Mack ey and perhaps may have the pleasure again as there is possibility of his re- turning to Sharon another year.
 Rev. MT. Wilcox spent most of last week among the people in his parish. He goes to conference next week and it is hoped he may return for the coming year.
 The Ladies' Aid Society of the M. E. church will hold fair next Saturday afternoon and evening. Supper will also be served for 15 cents.
Connecticut western news., 1908-03-26
CORNWALL BRIDGE

Miss Edith Odell is visiting friends in Waterbury. ..
 MT. and Mrs. F E. PerLee of Wyoming, R. I. visited their uncle, O. w. Everett, last week. "..-
 Several from here attended the Grange at Falls Village, Wednesday.
 Mrs. Frank Slade and Miss Susie Harrison attended the teachers meeting in Danbury, Friday. ....
 Miss Helen Chapman spent Friday and Saturday with Rachel Cashdollar in Lime Rock.
 Miss Kate Per Lee, of Sharon, spent Sunday with Mrs. N. l.. Dunbar.
 Miss Sadie Pickett of Warren, spent several days with Reby Waterbury last week. .
Connecticut western news., 1908-03-26
SOUTH CANAAN AND HUNTSVILLE

Harry Dean has been confined to his bed for few days.
 Arthur Dean has a new steam engine.
 James Haywood is doing carpenter work for M. L. Blodgett.
 Mrs. Ava Root received word last Thursday of the death of her brother Niles Scoville of West Cornwall.
 Fred Merwin of Housatonic called on relatives here last week.
 The regular meeting of Hollenbeok Grange was held Tuesday evening Mar. 17th. MT. Healey, master of the State grange, was present and made a few re marks.
Connecticut western news., 1908-03-26
LAKEvlLLE

George Green is able to be about on crutches. 4I# #...".E
 A. K. Chapin and two daughters spent Sunday at the summer home.
 Mrs. R. O. Miller visited her sister ip Hartford last week. a.....#
 Thomas Williams has resigned his position at E. l.. Peabody's. 2.
 Miss Bertha Washington returned home last week, after spending several weeks with her sister in New York Her sister Mrs. DeVentry returned with her.
 MT. and Mrs. William Beebe of Ga naan spent Sunday with O. H. Osborn and MT. Beebe's brother, Hiram.
Connecticut western news., 1908-03-26
EAST CANAAN

A recent caller at the graded school il District No I remarks upon the gratify ing number of boys in tbe upper grades Good for the boys. This means pluck and determenation as well as a keen in. sight on the part of their parents as .to the needs of the future.
 Augustus Holsapple died March 18th age 7S years. Funeral Sunday p. m burial in Hillside cemetery.
 Wm. Funk and family, of Winsted spent few days with his father here last week.
 Earnest Traver is in New Haven for a short visit with friends.
 Mrs. Augusta Bronson spent Sunday with her parents.
Connecticut western news., 1908-03-26

1 inflicted by the dog. MT. Knight and 1 family resorted to all known means to save the animals life but their efforts were of no avail.
 The Odd Fellows Lodge.
 The committee 50 adopt ways and means for the organization of an Odd Fellows lodge in Canaan met last Thurs day evening and will meet again this evening. The committee consists of Oswald T. Vosburg, Sylvester Marshall, H. H. Scutt, Henry R Whitford, A. J. Wigglesworth and W. D. Sheldon. This committee is making a canvass for mem- bers and is making various other pre- liminary arrangements for organizing a lodge. They say that the outlook is ex- ceedingly bright and that there now appears to be but listle doubt that local organization can be perfected. The membership list is open for signatures and is in the possession of Oswald T. Vosburgh at the store of Bullock, Felten & Go. When 30 signatures have been appended, an application for charter will be made. The committee believe that 40 names can be obtained. There are Canaanites who are members of the order and they are lending vigorous effort toward organizing the lodge.
 Knitting Mill to Close
 w. J. Roberts, manager of the Relia- ble Manufacturing Company's knitting mill here, has given the employees a weeks notice that operations will be discontinued on Saturday of this week. This marks the ending of the operation of the mill by the Reliable Manufactur- ing Company as organized some time ago under Connecticut laws. It now passes into the formal possession of the new company, the Reliable Manufao- turing Company of Great Burlington, a Massachusetts organization. This Com pany will hold a meeting at an early date, probably next week, at which time 1t will be decided whether opera tions are to be resumed here pending the completion of the Great Harrington plant. It is likely that the machinery will be started again inasmuch as the plant is behind with its orders. Again THE NEWS expresses the hope that something may "turn up" whereby the industry will be saved to Canaan even though it be operated as branch of the Great Burlington concern.
 Hotel Guests .t
 A NI,xar -Ae vl,,N srAn aA The Canfield the past week are: H. G. Tullard, Torrington; E. Davenport, Cleveland; O. J. Stewart, Hartford; o. G. Smith, Clayton; Jas. Holcomb, Waterbury; W. H. Murray, New York; B. M. Collins, Springfeld; A, A. Calm, New York; O. s. Force, Boston; E O Russell, Springfield; I. A. Lyman, New Haven; M. B. Holmes, New York; Wells Chapman, Bridgeport; E. E. Thayer. Springfield; H. D. Brierly, Bos- ton; B. M. Collins, Springfield; J. F. Bryant. Norwalk; R. H. Allen, Hart ford; J. Toole, New York; W. J. Gridley; New York, E. Marvin, New York; w. O.. Tongue, Philadelphla; F. L. Tracy, Boston; w. E. Carey, Delmar; A. M; Small, Albany; s. O. Avery, Hartford; R. H. St. John, Danbury; W. D. Law renee, Newark, N. J.; o. O. Hubert, Troy, N. r.; J. N. Abar, Springfield; O. A. Strohman, Hudson, N. Y; H. M. Bates. Hartford; H. l.. Gee, New York; V. H. Tancker, Hartford l.. E. Darling, Waterbury; E. w. Spur, Lakeville; R. W. Lowell, Waterbury; l.. D. Brown, Hartford; E. Roberts, K. Canaan; I. Lavlnsohm, New York.
Connecticut western news., 1908-03-26

The News recently asked for com munications on live topics of public interest and to-day we present four written respectively by Mrs. Sedgwick, Rev. 0. N Fitch, O. s. Phelps and John M. Roys. We want moro along the same or similar lines. Select some sub- ject which is prominent ill your com munity and write us about it.
Connecticut western news., 1908-03-26

And now Falls Village isn't to have the first Methodist church ln New Eng land honor after all. It was much ado about nothing, as it turned out, but it served to set us straight on some his torical facts that were much distorted in our minds.
Connecticut western news., 1908-03-26

Southern Berkshire is aroused over the possibility of the enactment of legislation ininical to the interests and future de- velopment of that section. They want trolley extensions and they do not want legislation that will prevent the New York, New Haven aud Hartford road from building them.
Connecticut western news., 1908-03-26
SHARON VALLEY

' MT. and Mrs. John Curtin were called to Waterbury to attend the funeral of Mrs. Chas. Curtin last week.
 Conrad Turner and sister Jennie, of Elizabeth, N. J., are visiting at James Morehouse's. Mir. and Mrs. Geo. Klebes and Mrs. A. Middlebrooks attended the funeral of Mrs. Geo. Mlddlebrooks, in Winsted, Thursday.
 Mrs. Fursman of New York was wis. itor at Mrs. Kelsey's on Monday.
 Joseph Roselle is to move in the Miller house.
Connecticut western news., 1908-03-26

Mary Jane (appearing breathlessly from the kitchenl-Please, mum. would you do me fqvor?
 Mistress-Certalnly. If 1 can.
 Mary Jane-Wel, would you kindly go and speak to my young man Ut the back door tn makc myself tidy 2-- London Telegraph.
Connecticut western news., 1908-03-26

How much higher must the price oi lumber go before the people of New England will realize the necessity of 2 vigorous move toward reforestation.
Connecticut western news., 1908-03-26

That Connecticut Lilley at Washing ton shows no sign of willing yet.
Connecticut western news., 1908-03-26

A Hartford man has invented noise- somebody will hit upon the noiseless fire cracker idea and the Fourth of July wont amount to shucks after that.
Connecticut western news., 1908-03-26

And still Canaan waits to hear what John W. Gatfney of Waterbury proposes to do toward providing the fire district with 8 ,leakless sewer.
Connecticut western news., 1908-03-26
LOST AND FOUND

LOST--.saturday afternoon in Canaan, a small silver chain and heart. Reward on leaving same with b, C, Whittlesey.
 LoST---Iast Friday evening at Canaan stnti, n Litchfield County University Club watch lob. Return to NEWS office for reward. LOST Collie dog, white and yellow with dark ends on yellow hair. Haswhite breast and white around neck. About ono year old Who he left he wore a collar with tag attached, bearing number 47023, Has small hesh-celored spot on top of nose. Answers to name Of "Scott,n Reward Of $500 for information leading to his recovery. Disappeared Wednesday evening, March IS from Woodsleigh Farm, Prospect Hill Road, Salisbury, Conn. l.. r, Ashman, Salisbury, Conn, Telephone 03.-5.
Connecticut western news., 1908-03-26
THAT SHEFFIELD PETITION.

Although the joint judiciary com ,mittee of the Massachusetts General Court have favorably reported on the Sheffield petition for resolution em- towering the state attotney general to prosecute damage suit against The Berkshire Power Company of Canaan. we imagine there are some disgruntled people in Sheffield. The bill, or resolve, was favorably reported but has been so changed that the action by the state is limited to claims for public damage and no suits will be brought by the state in the interests of private citizens. This leaves the situation practically as it was before an appeal was made to the state to take the matter up. These citizens have what they formerly had, i. G., the right to bring actions on their own re- sponsibiltiy and at their own expense.
Connecticut western news., 1908-03-26

Congressman Lilley has sent letters to the press of the nutmeg state expre ssing his appreciation of their support. He de- serves it and in his submarine boat fight the newspapers have helped him wonder fully in bringing his charges to the att :tention of the people even though he had difficulty to present them before sen ate committee.
Connecticut western news., 1908-03-26

History is repeating itself. There's a revival in roller skating.
Connecticut western news., 1908-03-26
PEABODY, '"1 opG'cAN PT'cH,"''

will be at Maple Shade Inn, Salisbury
 Conn.,, April and and at Mrs. M. A, Halls, Falls Village, Conn. April 6, q 8.
Connecticut western news., 1908-03-26
Roller SEdting

IN TOWN HALL, CANAAN, MON- DAY AFTERNOON and EVENING MARCH 90. -.
 Admission 100. Skates 1bc.
 Come and get n skate on,
Connecticut western news., 1908-03-26
PULPIT AND PEW

PULPIT AND PEW Happenings of Interest in Canaan'a
 Religious Circles
 ME. CHURCH The Subject of the Sunday evenings address will be "The Law of Spiritual Repair.
Connecticut western news., 1908-03-26
WANTED

wANTED--Sin man who is honest and re. liable and under stands how to do all kinds of farm work. J. Lee Ensign, Falls Village, Conn.
 A live, up-to-date. hustling man wanted. Pleasant work. Salary els per week
 Canaan Printing Co, Canaan, Conn. WANTED-Two good reliable men to drive team. General teaming.
 George W. Hall, Falls ' ilage, Conn,
Connecticut western news., 1908-03-26
TO LET

TO RENT---About two hundred acres wei fenced pasturaRe near Twin Lakes. Conn Inquire of VIA. Miles, Chapinville, Conn. FOR RENT. Farm of 36 acres, six.room house and large barn. For particulars, inquire of W Y. Shuckerow. No n Homestead Ave-, Hartford, Conn, or Mrs. J. Flynn, Railroad St, Canaan, Conn.
 FOR RENT..,.'Bsrtlett Farmn situated about one mile eSst of Chapinvillc near Twin Lakes. Nearly 200 acres of good land and good buildings, Terms reasonable. Apply 10 J. c. Roraba ok, Canaan, Conn.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-01-19

Hanna Shoes worth $500 this sale "
Mems patent leather Butcher button $500 Shoes sale
Mems box calf and gun metal So Shoes sale price
Mems vici fancy $500 Shoes, $500 Values sale price
Mems working Shoes, $500 values, sale price w
Hamilton-Brown $500 Shoes go this sale at ......=
Mems Rubber Boots, $3.50 value this sale ........
Ladies' Shoes, fine Wei Kid Shoes worth at any store
Ladies' Sample Shoes, worth from $3.50 to $780, go i
Big line mems High Top Shoes will be sacrificed at l.
Big line of chdrens Shoes at a low price
We have big line Of chillren's Sample Shoes which
than manufacturers price
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-01-19

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Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1908-11-26
Ne3Ii8ee Shirts

500 Men and Boys Neg1igee
Shirts, union made, Mcdonald
Price of these fancy shirts 75c
to $500. Will go from 64c to
$1.7O
1t would take too much space
to describe the numerous pat
terms, but when you call we will
he pleased to show them to you.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1908-11-26
Mems Wooden Shirts

80 Mems Wooden shirts, Nc.
Donald's famous "Red Seal
brand, (Union made), which is d
guarantee itself. These shirts
range in price from $1.25 to 2.5C
During this sale they will sell
S1.O7 to 2.13 This is where
YOU get good values,
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1908-11-26
1t Will Pay You To Investigate This List
ChiFdpens' Suits

Prices never before so low.
Is suits ranging in sizes from 4
to 16 years in woods and worsted
in all styles. While they last
will be sold at the following
prices:
Regular
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1908-11-26

80 Overcoats of Gray mixture,
browns, blacks and striped pat
terms; the very newest, conser-
vative and extreme styles.
These overcoats will be sold at
the following reduced prices:
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1908-11-26

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Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1908-11-26
Mems Pants

Mems Pants
These are the SWEET ORR
PANTS, wool and wool mixed.
They are heavy winter weights
and are in dark mixed, plain
grays, stripes and plaids. They
are we'll made, serviceable and
have the right hang to them.
So. values go during O. AZ
this sale at v
$3.50 values go during 710
this sale at -,.,..-
The Washington herald., 1908-05-31
HOT SPRINGS, VA.

The four seasons OF the year at Hot
Springs are defined almost as clearly by
the prevailing type OF guests the resort
entertdns during these periods as by cli-
matte changes. The after Easter throng.
composed OF fashionables from the prInc!-
pal Northern cities who come here for So
cial relaxation and the bath treatment be-
tween seasons. is vanishing Its place is
being taken. however. by a much younger
and gayer set as a whole, and more rep
resentative OF family life. In fact. the
Homestead has made bookings which. in
short time now. as soon as the schools
and colleges are out, Will MI the hotel
with young people and their parents, who
come here 10 spend the hot period Of the
year, where the thermometer Is always
low and the air always nracin6 and dry.
Another recent cottager here Is Mrs.
Seth Barton French. who is staying with
her mother at Fearn Villa With Mrs.
Walker Fearn. she expects TO go to New
port in about a fortnight
Among the late Washington registra-
tlons at the Homestead are Mr.. and Mrs.
William II. Sands.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur F. Rivers who
register from the Capital City. arrived at
Hot Springs the middle OF the week and
will remain for a fortnight
Other Washingtonians at the Homestead
are Miss Elsie Rivers, Mr.. and Mrs Jack
son Rivers, and Miss T. II. Lawrence.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-31
Colonial Beach wedding.

Special to The Washington Herald.
Colonial Beach, Va. May 3O.-A wedding
OF interest to Washingtonians was SOL
emnized at Cedar Kroft." the colonial
home Of Mr.. and Mrs. John NJ. Taylor. of
this town. this evening. when their daugh-
ter. Mary Ethel. became the wife OF Har-
vey I. Ellwood, OF Washington, D. c.
Miss TRylor's bridesmaids were Miss Cora
and Miss Florence EIlwood. Messrs Lee
Brown and William Gallagher Of Wash
ington, attended the bridegroom. Rev.
Roy Mason, Of Colonial Beach, performed
the ceremony after the impressive ritual
of the Episcopal Church, Of which he Is a
recently ordained priest
The bride. a pretty brunette. was lovely
In princess robe. en- train, OF filet net,
hand-embroidered with silver threads.
with guimpe Of lovely Irish lace. She
carried Bride roses. Her only ornament
was a cameo brooch Of quaint design and
workmanship. which was once the prop
erty of her great-great-grandmo The
Misses Ellwood, as maids. were becom-
ingly gowned in white silk.
The brides mother. Mrs. John NJ. Tay-
lor. was handsomely attired In gray silk
with combination Of violet panne velvet
She was assisted in receiving her guests
by Mrs. George J. STAFFORD, OF Washing
ton. who wore a strIkingly becoming
princess gown Of red silk.
Resident society OF Colonial Beach was
largely represented. Among the out-of-
town guests were the governor OF Della
ware, the Hon. Preston Lea, and family;
William Lea and family. Miss Ella South
ard, Miss Letitia Southard, Dr. Philip
Southard. DR.. Warren Combs. Julian B.
Robinson and family Hugh George, Mrs
David Rank, Mr.. Charles Daughton and
family. George Sparks and family c. r.
Johnson. Charles Smith and family, and
Frank c. Taylor. OF Wilmington, Del. !:
Mrs. J. NJ Wilson, Miss Eta Wilson. Mr..
and Mrs. George J. Stafford. Miss Annie
Eaton. Mr.. and Mrs. Clement Marshall.
and Mrs. n. Ellwood. of Washington, d.
c.; Mrs. Fred B. Roe. Danbury. Conn.
and r. De Soto, d. r. Taylor. and Will
lam Anderson. Of New York.
Mr. and Mrs. Ellwood left for a North
ern tour, and will reside in Washington,
ID. G.