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Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1909-10-28
c. w. Barnes Lost Poeketbook.

On his return from the Boston excur-
sion last Thursday evening, Frank II.
Grove was arrested on the charge OF hav-
ing picked up and retained a billbook
lost by Granville W. Barnes. The book
contained between forty and fifty dollars
in cash, an indorsed check for $3.50 on q
Chattanooga bank and cashiers check
for $3.50 on the Randolph National bank.
IL is supposed that Mr.. Rarnes failed to
place the book securely in his vest pocket
Monday morning, the 11th inst, but
slipped ii into his vest instead and, when
he mailed letter In the northbound mail
box at the depot, il dropped down onto
the depot platform without his noticing
IL.
He mailed the letter somewhere around
o'clock. About half past eight Mr..
Grove left his work in the T.. F. Emerson
mill, saying that he wished to go home
and see his wife and child started on the
excursion to Boston. A short cut to his
home in the Herrick house on Weston
street is by way OF the railroad track and,
as he reached the northbound mail box,
three girls, Bessie Davenport, Hazel Ladd
and Anna May rhresher who were on
their way to school, reported that they
saw him stoop and pick up a pocket
book. They claim to have been near
enough to note the shape and size OF the
book and the papers sticking out OF the
end OF it.
Soon after be quilted work, Mr.. Grove
reappeared at the mill and told the Emer-
sons that be had decided to take in the
excursion himself. They granted him
leave Of absence and paid him for the
hour and q half he had worked that
morning, and he accompanied his wife
md child to Boston.
The story of the three girls and the ap-
1arently corroborating circumstantial evil
ience led to Mr.. Groves arrest. r. A.
4oar Of Barre, whom be summoned to de-
end him, was here Saturday and, with j.
:. Sherburne, counsel for Mr.. Barnes,
ixed the date Of the justice trial for Sat-
irday oi this week.
MIR. Grove was admitted to bail in the
an Of 1900, which was furnished by W.
Z. Emerson, A. B. Gay and Harry Chase.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1909-10-28

The town Ct Framingham, Mass, is the
victim Of entertainments amounting to
1920, 900 at the hands Of its treasurer,
John B. Lombard, who confesses 9th
ers than Lombard seem to have benefited
mostly.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1909-10-28

1t is n notable expedition of statesmen,
governors and Congressman that Presi-
dent Taft is heading ON 1900 mile trip
down the Mississippi this week. The
purpose is to help the cause OF deepening
the inland waterways. The president
and Speaker Cannon favor a big bond
issue for the scheme. At New Orleans a
Waterways convention is to be held
which the party will attend.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1909-10-28

Patrick II. McCsrren, state senator and
Democrats leader Of Brooklyn, died FRI
day following an operation for appended
tis, from which his enfeebled system
could not rally.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1909-10-28
PRICE THREE CENTS
Death Of Mrs. Lyman Hutchinson.

Death OF hrs. Lyman Hutchinson.
Mrs. PauIina NJ. tReadl, wife OF Lyman
Hutchinson. died at IL O'Clock Sunday
night from Inflammation Of the walls OF
the heart, with which she was critically
taken last Thursday morning. She had
been far from we'll since a serious illness
Of year ago that was due mainly 10
heart trouble, hut she had been very COM
Portable until recently, When she seemed
to suffer from threatened recurrence OF
her ailment.
Mrs. Hutchinson, who had attained to
the age OF II years, months and three
days, was horn in DeRamsy, Canada
East, daughter of the late James Read.
Nov. %, 1859, she married Mr. Hutchin-
son, who brought bis bride to the Hutch
inson farm in Randolph. which had ever
since been her hcme. To this worthy
couple six children were born Willis H.,
who died April 26, 1854; Edwin V. OF
West Somerville, Mass; Carrie o., the
wife Of w. II. Roberts OF Manchester;
Leonard X. Of Barre; John l.. OF RAN
dolph, and Mary, wife OF Carl Thresher
of Melrose Highlands, Mass. The chill
dren were summoned as soon as il became
evident that the mother could not rally.
and all OF them reached home before her
death except Edwin V. Hutchinson, who
was travelling in Maine and did not re-
ceive the message until he had only just
time to arrive for the funeral.
Mrs. Hutchinson was the capable
housewife, the true helpmeet OF her hus-
band and the wise counsellor, in whom
her children trusted. She was a woman
OF gracious presence, whose strength OF
mind and character commanded respect
and made her friendship priced.
Besides her immediate family she Is
survived BY one sister, Mrs. Susan Benny
Of De2amsy, Can.
The funeral service took place at the
farm Tuesday afternoon, Rev.
Fraser Metzger of Bethany church ofici-
ating, and interment was made In the
cemetery in Peth. The rela-
lives present from oUt OF town were Mr..
Ind Mrs. w. II. Roberts OF Manchester,
Mr. and Mrs. Carl Thresher OF Melrose
Mass, Mr.. and Mrs. r. V.
Of West SomervilIe, Mass,
Mr.. and Mrs. Leonard Hutchinson OF
3arrs, Mrs. Susan Benny of DeRamsy,
AN, and Miss Lucy Read Of 81. Felix,
Jan.
Music for the service was furnished by
quartet composed of E. r. Martin, Miss
Alettha Bailey, Mrs. G. 8. Booth and
Glenn Bailey, and the sons of the de-
eased served as bearers.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1909-10-28
Plot 70 Escape Frustrated.

Prisoners in the Clinton prison at Dam
nemora, N. y, formed a plot for the
killing Of guards and TO escape last week
y hich was revesled by one Of the convicts
just in time to prevent il. The prisoners
had secured a revolver and two sticks OF
dynamite, also keys to make thsir way
mTf
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1909-10-28

Justice Rufus W. Peckham OF the Unit
ed States supreme court died ct Albany,
n. Y, Sunday. He was appointed from
New York BY President Cleveland in
1898.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1909-10-28
Quick Verdict for Assassin.

Rizzo, the assassin of two little Italian
children at Utica, was convicted OF mur-
der in an hour last week. He had con-
fessed that he did the shooting while un-
der the effects of liquor.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1909-10-28
General otIs peae.

General Otis, who commanded the
American troops In the conquest Of the
Philippines, died last week.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1909-10-28
RandoIph.
GEORGIA WHITE. Local Editor +.
Armed as Law Directs.


Armed as Law Directs.
Within the deep and auiei wood
mighty hunter softly stood.
very awesome hgure:
His eyes were on . handsome buck,
piece Of lonR-expseied i1Ek,
His finger on the sFigser-
But ere the deadly bullet sped
To lower that grand anilered head
For trophy Of his rife,
He feb hand his shoulder seize
And heard voice say, License. please,
IN trouble you titen
The quarry fed BY leap and bound,
Alarmed BY words Of direful sound.
As Nimrod searched bis Jacket,
And found in temper not the best
That. II he would avoid arrest
He'd have to homewafd track Il.
Without gun a man may roam
The woods and leave his sho, At home.
In some forgetfm czper
But wardens hint il pretty blunt
'Tis useless 10 attempt TO hunt
Without a license n4ner
Connecticut western news., 1909-12-23
s5,ooo,ooo FOR A TITLE

Since it has been learned of the suits entered against Prince Miguel of Bra Eanza, by his many creditors, it has been noted that he promised to pay, when he should make rich marriage. It appears then, that his marriage to Miss Anita Stewart, the New York heiress, was a clever piece of financial maneuvering. IL also appears that the Stewards. who passed out $5,OOO,OOO for Miguel's title knew the whole affair to be purely mer- cenary, and if so, they do not seem to worry over such deal with the daugh- ter Such an aot would not, however, be committed by the more sober minded people of to-day, and it certainly shows good stuff in them.
Connecticut western news., 1909-12-23
UP AGAIN ST IT

Housekeeper, beware! You are al- ready up against it, but from all indica- tions you will be more so. Because of the rise in the price of food stuffs in the past few years, the cost of living has Increased immensely. To make things worse for the housekeeper, the broom, another household necessity has ad- vanced in cost from B cents to 50 cents According to reports, the American Broom 6 Brush Co.,, has issued circulars to dealers, stating that the 1909 crop of broom corn has practically all been dis posed of while standing in the fields and a very high price was received for 1t. Hot winds destroy ed two-thlrds of Oklahoma's crop, and in Illinois there is 8 small acreage and light yield. It IS estimated that the tonnage for the United States will be from 30,000 to 40,- 900 tons less then the normal consump- tion is said to be. Broom corn has, on the average, increased about $160 on a ton and the price of brooms has increased accordingly, $1.00 on dozen.
Connecticut western news., 1909-12-23
THE CHRISTMAS RHYMER

Now that the Christmas time is near, The Christmas rhymer will appear, And treat us to those same old rhymes That We have heard thousand times. He'll start in with q chime of bells, And they, of course, will rhyme with
 swells
 Then stars will shine upon the snow Whether there be flake or no The Christmas rhymer takes his chances On mere detail-but it enhances The Christmas time of year, and so He's awful keen on frost and snow, With sleigh bells jingling on the breeze, And spicy, icy Christmas trees Cut down from snowy mOuntain-side How fine that rhymes with Christmas
 tide
 And so our rhymer trots out sleighs To rhyme with Christmas holidays, For if we don have frosty air 'Twont seem like Christmas anywhere. He Jugs in mistletoe and holly Because his next line will be jolly. And then he leads out Santa Claus; He always does, you know, because Santa is an old Christmas timer, Some older than the Christmas rhymer. He floods the newspapers with carols, Which he keeps headed up in barrels, Until he hears the popcorn pop, And sees within the Christmas shop The gleam of the first tinsel star. Then turns them loose and" d"there ye are;" In every book and magazine That rhymers, rhyming will be seen. But if one year he failed to come ' rather think we'd miss him some. We'd miss those old familiar rhymes That we have read thousand times.
 B. A. HITCHCOCK,
 In Chicago Inter Ocean.
Connecticut western news., 1909-12-23
POINTERS

Prof. McDonald's dancing class will celebrate Christmas eve by a social, at which novelties and grab. bag will be features, See his ady.
 If you have not yet decided what to give for Christmas present. read Benton X W rights adv
 Third and last call for Christmas pur. chnses is announced hy Bullock X telten and their adv. contains large list of suitable gifts.
 X special Christmas dinner is the cf. fering of The Garfield" for the holiday. The menu is printed in this issue.
Connecticut western news., 1909-12-23
Notice of Dissolution of Partnershir

Notice is hereby given that the part ncrship lately subsisting between Charles r. Roberts and Edward l.. Roberts of the town of North Canaan, county of LitChtield and state of Connecticut, under the firm name of Roberts Brothers. was dissolved on the 2lst day of Decem- Der, A. D. 1909, by mutual consent.
 All debts owing to the said partner ship are to be received by the said Charles F. Roberts or Edward l.. Roberts and all demands on the said partnership are to be presented to them for payment. Dated at North Canaan, this 2lst day of December. A. ID. 1909.
 CHARLES r. ROBERTS
 EDWARD l.. ROBERTS
Connecticut western news., 1909-12-23
OF CORNWALL ss., Pro.

RESTRICT OF CORNWALL ss., Pro AI bate Court, December 70, l9O9.
 Estate of Mary Murray, late of Corn wall in said District, deceased.
 The Administrator having exhibited his administration account with said estate to this Court for allowance, it is
 ORDERED-That the 2Sth day of December AID. 1909 at 1 o'clock in the afternoon, at the Probate Office in Cornwall, be and the same is assigned for u hearing on 'ho allowance of said administration account with said Estate, and this Court directs the Administrator to cite all persons in- torested therein to appear at said time and place, by publishing this order in some newspaper published in Litchfield County and having n circulation in said Dis trict, and by posting copy on tho public sign post in the Town of Cornwall, |, nearest where tho deceased last dwolt
 GEO. k. SMITH, Judge.
Connecticut western news., 1909-12-23
Canaan, Conn, Dec. r, 1909

Canaan. Conn.,, Dec. IT, 1909 EDITOR OF THE NEWS;
 MIR. EDIToR:-The world moves-This ruly is the age of discovery.
 Yesterday the worlds greatest martyr was the man who makes self sacrifice by taking his children to the circus.
 To day we find that his reserved seat has been taken by the football player.
 To you Mr. Editor should go the Nobel" prize-To the football player the "Heros" medal J. s. A.
 Above is a rather light" rap to the ed tor of I HE NEWS because of lis views of the gridiron game, but, regardless of the witty lines of one of our honored and we'll educated residents, it states ill the editorial below, taken from the Bos- ton Post, that the list killed in football this year is nowhere near as large as that in hunting. This tends to show that remedy should be thought. out first to prevent the many deaths Tn hunt ing before dealing with football. Hence,
 
 knock every writer whose ideas on this subject, practically jibe with those brought out in the editorial column of last week issue of this paper, his ex- penses for "hammers" will be rather large before he has used enough blows to take effect on the various reporters and editors.
 REFORM THESE RULES, Too
 When the death-r roll of players of foot ball was made up not long ago, a wave of public protest, not unjustified, swept over the country. from ocean to ocean, and at once the makers of the game be- gan to think about changing the rules to insure greater safety in the game. It is a needed move and it must succeed if football is to endure.
 Now comes the list of tragedies ill the woods of New England and New Bruns- wick attendant on the hunting of deer and moose. It is sombre showing. In the region included, B persons have been killed within little more than two months, Maine alone presenting total of IA. The record of football is left far in the rear.
 Clearly there is need of reform ill the rules of hunting. Laws providing pen alties for accidental killing are of no avail Newspaper warnings and even sermons do not decrease the slaughter. Apparently the only regulation that might prove beneficial would be one compelling the seekers of the lives of the harmless creatures of the woods to leave their guns behind.
Connecticut western news., 1909-12-23

On Dec. II, 1909, John J. Warren, aged Fl years, rounded up half a century in the state penitentiary inWethersfeld, having been committed there because of the murder of his 18-year. wife by holding her head ill a brook. This is said to have been the longest period spent behind the bars by any man and 1t seems now as if the state could easily afford to care for the old man since he las worked in the prison for 50 years with no compensation.
Connecticut western news., 1909-12-23
Stockholders Meeting

The Annual Mrctiue uf the Stnckhold of the CdnuJa National Bank for thp ,1rr- ton of Directors for the ensuing year will he held at the Banking House in Canaan, Conn, on Tuesday, January II. 1910 be- tween the hours of 10 u m. aud II n. m.
 GEORGE ROGER, Cashier. Canaan, Conn.,, December 9th, 1909.
Connecticut western news., 1909-12-23
LEGAL NOTICES
RESTRICT OF CANAAN, ss. Probate \

hISTRICT OF CANAAN, N. Probate v Court December 1, lg0.
 Estate of Sarah Sims Warner. late of North Canaan in said District, deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the district of Canaan hath limited and allowed six months from date hereof. for the creditors of said Estate to exhibit their claims for settlement. Those who neglect to present their accounts, properly attcsted, within said time, will be debarred a recovery. All persons indebted to said Estuic arc re- qucstcd tu make immediate payment to
 ADA BELLE MuNsoN, Executrix. 3i7 West Main St Waterbury, Conn,
Connecticut western news., 1909-12-23
MISCELLANEOUS

REAL ESTATE-Farms and village property Tor sale or rent. Farm mortgages negotiated
 J. c. Roraback, Canaan, Conn A. R. PATTEN, optcian of Torringtou. Conn., will be at The Canheld" hotel the first Mon day and Tuesday afternoons of each month IT unable to call send postal Consultation free. TO YOUNG LADIES between 2i and 90 years of ag2, of good education and moral character an opportunity is offered tO study tO become Trained Nurses nt the Hillcrest Surgical Hospital Training school for Nurses in Pitts field Mass. The course is of two years duration For particulars apply to Miss Marion Keller, Superintendent of Nurse, pittsGald, Mass
Connecticut western news., 1909-12-23

sung, including Christmas carols and pretty anthems.
 St. Joseph 's Church. Services will be held ut St. Joseph's church Christmas Day at 130 and II o'clock in the morning.
Connecticut western news., 1909-12-23
.* CANAAN .*
MANUFACTURERS LOOKING LOCATIONS SHOULD OPEN CORRESPONDENCE BOARD TRADE

The library will not be open on Christ mas Day.
 Miss Elizabeth Erwin of South Nor walk called on friends here Monday.
 Mrs. James Quinn has returned from few days visit with relatives in Pitts field.
 James Leffiugwell has purchased Stiles w. Stevens milk route, and began sery- ing his patrons Tuesday morning.
 Miss Hazel Gibbs. teacher of the pri- mary school, went to her home i'll Nor folk Wednesday for the holidays.
 Miss Ellen Hamer left Wednesday for her home in North Adams, Mass, where she will spend her Christmas vacation.
 Albert Peirce, F. A. Baker and w. H. Canfield had an enjoyable auto trip to Hartford, Tuesday, in MT. Bakers new touring car.
 Charles Yorker of Winsted and Dem his Yorker of East Canaan were called here Monday because of the serious Ill., ness of a relative.
 The annual meeting aud election of officers of Housatonic Lodge No. 6l, F.. and A. M. will take place at their lodge rooms this lThursday) evening.
 The ''art club"-the young girls cir cle-invited the East Canaan club, and met with Mrs. Samuel Reel last Satur- day afternoon. A one-act play, followed by games and refreshments constituted the afternoons entertainment and all had very enjoyable time.
 Mention has been make in the various papers to the effect that the United States post office department has been notified that the rule in Great Britain, prohibiting packages coming in with Red Cross stamps on them, has been removed. Although packages with Rcd Cross stamps will be allowed in Great Britain now, the stamps must be placed on the back of the packages or envelopes or else they will not be accepted.
 Beginning Dec. goth the post office has been opened every day at ' o'clock in the morning and this will continue. Persons must now be thought ful and bring the key to their lock box for, ill addition to the notice of the post office being opened at o'clock i'll the morning there is also one that states mail will not be given out that is in lock boxes. It Is often that one forgets his key to the box and asks the clerk to give him his mail and this is a great inconvenience to those employed in the post office, especially at Christmas time, when there is so much mail.
 John McEwen, Suicide.
 Those who remember John McEwen, who was for time local manager for the Standard Oil Co.,, at Great Barring ton and Canaan, will regret to learn that he shot himself last Friday morn- ing at the company's barns in Green wich, Conn. He was a single man and had no relatives in this vicinity. His accounts were all right and his reason for committing suicide is not known. First Skate in 10 Years
 Arthur Freeman, who is connected with the Connecticut Lime Company. enjoyed skating last Friday evening on Borden's pond and it was the first time in 10 years that he has had pair of skates on his feet. This would not have been detected though for he circled the pond as if he had skated every year, but usually when one hasn't skated in that length of time he gets considerably out of practice.
 Hunters Licenses.
Connecticut western news., 1909-12-23
POOR PEARY.

Once again poor Peary came to grief. This occurred when President Taft omitted to announce ill his speech tc Congress, that Commander Prarv had reported that i'll September he had taken DO session of the polar rcgljA> and lands adjacent thereto He also reported to the president that he had done this iu the name of the United States Evi dently President Taft doesn't take much interest in-the cold country, for lie gave 1t an awful throw down by not even making mention of the addition to our lands.
Connecticut western news., 1909-12-23

Another sugar company is reported as desirous of paying the government a nillian dollars or more. Perhaps it feels IS if it should, Of its own accord, make the government a small Christmas present.
Connecticut western news., 1909-12-23

In one of President Tatt's recent speeches, he threw forth with great eln- phasis: "The administration of the crim- inal law in this country is disgrace to our civilization" One of the dis tinguished Justices of the United States Supreme Court also makes a statement to the same effect, and at bar associa, sions, the same opinion is expressed by many different lawyers. The presidents assertion is not denled by anyone, according to the Phila elphla Press, but if such is the actual case, why doesn't some of our bright mon of the day invent a sure remedy.
Connecticut western news., 1909-12-23
PULPIT AND PEW
Happenings Of interest Tn Cana~n's Religious Circles
 Pilgrim Church
Rev. E. 0. Gillette, Pastor.

TllSrlm Cnurcl
 Rev. E. 0. Gillette, Pastor.
 The morning service was held at the usual time Sunday and the pastor, Rev. E.C. Gillette, occupied the pulpit. During the service some very pretty carols and anthems Were effectively sung by the choir.
 In the afternoon Vesper service was held at 4:30 and a musical program was carried out. The Sunday school classes of Miss Smith and Mrs Rowe sang some very pretty sela;SirlS. Tl re were also some very pretty Christmas carols sung by a chorus of the choir and Sunday school children, A baritone solo. ac. companied by the chorus was sung by R. D. Pierce and also tenor solo by Paul Gurney. John Adams acoompan- jed the organ and chorus very nicely with his cornet.
 This evening Christmas tree for the Sunday School will be held at the church and the usual Christmas exercises will be carried out by the children.
 Christ Church.
 Rev Joseph P Smyth, Rector.
 Saturday, being Christmas day, there will be celebration of the Holy Com munion and sermon at 10:i5 a. m. On Sunday, there will be morning service and sermon at l0:45 a. m, Sunday school after this service, and evening service and address at p. m.
 The Christmas service of the Sunday school. with tree and distribution of gifts will be held on the evening of The Innocents' Day at p. m, next Tuesday, December 2Sth.
 The Guild did not meet this week and it will not meet next week.
 Methodist Church.
 Rev. Harry Cornford, Pastor
 Sunday the regular Christmas services will b. held in the morning at 10:3O o'clock and evening at 7:30. There will be full choir and special music will be
Connecticut western news., 1909-12-23

Last week while d messenger from the United States Cruiser Albany was walk ing along the streets in Corinto he was pushed from the sidewalk by a Nicara- guam sentry. This was reported to the commander of the port who immediately rendered an apology to Commander Oliver. There is no use of talking. they have to "pony up" to "Uncle Sam"