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Connecticut western news., 1909-07-01
ASHLEY FALLS

Arthur and Minnie Bowen returned home last week. Mrs. Howard Bailey was a guest at R.. P. Lees last week Wednesday.
 Miss Albert has gone to her home in Pittsfield for the vacation. Charles E. Ferree, of New York, is visiting at the Naples for couple of weeks.
 John Bohling, of Brooklyn. has ar rived at Maplewood Inn to spend the summer.
 Miss Catherine Heaton is spending part of her vacation at the Thousand Islands.
 George Hall has received an order for small monument to be erected in West Cornwall for Robert Horner.
 Frederick A. Smith, son of MT. and Mrs. F. P. Smith, has returned from Norwich University for the summer.
 Dr. and Mrs. w. F. Keorner and daughter, Dorothy, have arrived at the Maplewood Inn to spend the summer.
 Terry Mullen has returned from Colo rado where he has been employed for about three months and has secured a place ill the quarry.
 Don't forget the sale of ice cream and cake at the Chapel Monday evening, July 5. An attraction will be fireworks to be set off on the rear lawn of the Chapel.
 The Koncapot River is popular these days and is thickly populated when the thermometer is highest by those who are trying to reduce the tOrridity by a dip there.
 School closed Friday after an unusu- ally successful year. The conclusion of the term was pleasantly marked by a picnic in the grove, ice-cream and cake being served.
 Miss Annie Capron, of Danbury, was expected to arrive last evening to be the guest of her grandmother, Mrs. Rora- back, sill after the Fourth. Her father and mother, MT. and Mrs. Frederick Capron, are also expected.
 The ice-cream sale given by the ladies of the Methodist Church Friday even- ing was largely attended and was very successful, the warm evening creating a big demand for the cooling refresh ments.
 Miss Spicer, representing the Depeyster School for Children in Duchess County, spoke at the Methodist Church Sunday afteanoon in behalf of the benevolent work in which she is engaged. A special offering was taken for the cause.
 George Smith, of Woodbury, Conn.,, was a guest at Nelson Gordon's Satur- day returning to Woodbury Sunday af- ternoon with his wife and two little sons, who have been spending short time at R. P. Lees.
Connecticut western news., 1909-07-01
THE RED, WHITE AND BLUE.

They started for the ship, and those who were not paddling were shouting and gesticulating. The entire absence of any women proclaimed their mis- sion-they were out to fight. When about halfway to the ship they ceased paddling and held a powwow. We made up our minds that they had de termined on waiting for darkness to help them. Just as the captain was ordering the officers to fire our guns the canoes turned around and started for the beach. We at once concluded that they were returning for re-en- forcements with which to come back after nightfall.
 Never did human beings pass more anxious hours than those we endured that evening. While a few kept watch the others rested by stretching out on the deck, but not to sleep.
 Hark! Were our ears deceiving us Could we not hear the airs of the old tune Yankee Doodle''-vain illusion. Nearer and nearer came the music. It must surely be the hallucination of our wornout, distracted, despairing brains.
 What was that coming around the point? A bowsprit! A hull! "A mast! A full rigged ship comes into view!
 An, ah! Surely kind fate had driv- en us mad so that we should be insen- sible to our doom.
 Illusion? No. Mad? No.
 Thank God! It was q man-of-war. and from her peak fluttering in the clear evening breezes were the red, white and blue of Old Glory.
 We were safe. Owing to a depres- sion in the hill at the back of the point the savages had seen the upper yards of the approaching ship, and 1t was that which decided them to re. turn.
 And what a jolly Fourth we did cele- brate after all! How we did enjoy that dinner Hrepared by Uncle Sam's cook. How our Jagged spirits were revived by that music, and with what security we went to sleep!
Connecticut western news., 1909-07-01
SOUTH CANAAN ANDsHUNTSvILLE

Harry Dean spent a short time in Hartford last week.
 Miss Amelia Wooden has gone to Dalton, Mass, to spend some time with her aunt Mrs. Stodden.
 Master Theodore Wooden is visiting his aunt in Chapinville.
 Mrs. Marcia Leach of Avon, has rrme to spend the summer with NJ ss Hattie Willard.
 Mir Valentine, the medicine and show man, has again made Huntsville his stopping place.
 The christening of Antony Passini's baby took place at his home last Sunday.
 Last week Thursday one side of the roof of the Grange Hall building was shingled by some of the Granger. The ladies brought refreshments. and dinner was served at the home of Mrs. Lois Pendleton.
 MT Dixon and family of Brookfield, who have purchased MT. Gould's place, moved their goods to this place last week. MT. Dixon IS a blacksmith and expects to open the shop here as soon as possible.
Connecticut western news., 1909-07-01
SAVED BY
 YANKEE DOODLE

"HE hurricane was over. The
 crew then commenced to bring
 order out of chaos, and the cook
 and his mate set about prepar- ing our Fourth of July dinner, which is always d great occasion on board a ship. Little did anybody dream at that time of the circumstances under which that meal was to beeGaten.
 The little bay in which we were riding at anchor was up to this time considered one of the most dangerous pirate grounds in the Malay islands.
 Shortly after noon the second mate, who was looking through the glass. noticed hundreds of the swarthy na- tives congregated together and gestur- ing toward the ship. He immediately informed the captain, who, seeing 1t would be folly to keep his fears a se- cret any longer, mustered the crew aft
 After the experiences of the last twenty-four hours" said the captain. ''I feel that I have a crew on whom can rely"
 Aye. aye, sir! the sailors shouted. well, boyS,' ne continued, mere we are. unable without making repairs to go any farther. Those cutthroats on the beach know this, too. and it looks as though they wanted to have a warm time at our expense. I don't in tend to give them any encouragement. We will make the best showing we can with our guns and muskets, but hope we shall not have to use them. If we do"- And the captain merely waved his hand.
 The three six pounders that we car ried were placed on the poop deck with their muzzles projecting over the rail. The muskets and sabers were dealt out to the crew, the ammunition was distributed, and as that was the sum of our means of defense there was nothing to do but await develop ments.
 Late in the afternoon the natives left us no longer in doubt. Several hun dred marched toward the canoes, danc- ing and yelling like a crowd of black | demons. A few minutes later fully fifty canoes were launched and man. ned with the fierce looking crowd.
Connecticut western news., 1909-07-01
WEST CORNWALL

Union meeting at North Cornwall next Sunday morning.
 Prof. Pearson will give au illustrated lecture on "The American Flag in Foreign Lands," in the chapel this (Thursday) evening.
 Services ill the chapel next Sunday afternoon.
 Rev. Fitch's son and wife from Brooklyn has been spending few days here.
 Mrs. Dean has spent 8 few days with her sister, Mrs. Cochrane.
 Dr. Robinson with his family took an auto trip to Stockbridge last Sunday.
 Carpenter 6 Richmond shipped car load of lumber from here Monday.
 The Grange gave picnic Monday at their new hall in the grove.
 The Pratt sisters of North Cornwall have returned from Cincinnati.
 Miss Nellie Rogers of North Cornwall is entertaining her friend, Miss Johnson from Hartford.
 Miss Florence Yutzler and Miss Beth Salewski are home from the Danbury Normal School. Mrs L. A. Dean who has been visit ing her sister, Mrs. J. A. Cochrane, re- turned to New Milford Monday.
 Olive Oliver is entertaining her friend, Miss Mona Wildman of New Milford.
 Miss Catherine Memmott has returned home for thu summer from New Ro- chelle, N. Y, accompanied by Mrs. H. o. Moore.
 Mrs. George H. Beck has been enter taining her cousin, Miss Mary Owens of Danbury.
 Miss Ethel Oliver is again assisting C.. w. Cochrane with his office work.
 Mrs. N. E. Miller aud son. Clayton went to New Haven Tuesday. Clayton will remain there several weeks.
 Miss Lillian Smith returned home from Danbury last Friday. News reached here Monday of the birth of son to Dr. and Mrs H. G.. Stevens of New Preston.
 Miss Maylah Hallock of Danbury is visiting at l.. J. NickersOn's.
 The local Masons worked the third degree Friday evening. Among those present were Past Grand Master A. J. HallOck of Bethel and District Deputy 1 Tominson of Woodbury. After the degree work banquet was served by the ladies of the Eastern Star and was gSeately enjoyed by the Masons and their wives. The meeting was one of ] the pleasantest of the season.
Connecticut western news., 1909-07-01
CANAAN VALLEY

Miss Mabel Donalds' school closed for the summer vacation Friday morning. She treated her scholars to picnic. In the afternoon she and her sister, Miss Jessie, attended the commencement ex- ercises of the high school in Mill River.
 An automobile party from Waterbury spent couple of days last week st A. k. Benton's. They spent some time In fishing but with rather poor success, however.
 John Gangell fell into o. G. Thomp- sons water tank one night last week and but for timely assistance might have been drowned.
 Miss Agnes Griffin is spending her va cation at her brother in-law's, Stiles Stevens.
 Miss Louise Deloy is home from her school in Southington.
 It is rumored there is to be a clam bake in this vicinity on the Fourth.
 A. E. Benton is loading car with hay for parties i'll Waterbury. This is , the third car he has sent in the last two weeks.
Connecticut western news., 1909-07-01
Patriotic Truths.

It Is not all punk that bllsters.
 A wet Fourth makes q lean grave yard.
 The fool and his digits are soon parted.
 The stlcka fall alike on the just and the unjust.
 X thumb on the hand is worth two in tho alcohol.
 It is better to take a dare than to get your hand scorched.
 Remember that the giant firecracker is always just getting ready to go or when you bend over 1t to see what is the matter.
 Let us, then, be up and shooting, with a heart for >any fate, lighting fuses and then scooting-learn to stand aside and wait.-~udge.
Connecticut western news., 1909-07-01
LIME ROCK

The Barnum-R Richardson Co. Band of Lime ROCK will give their first con cert of the season, Friday evening, July ?, at 7:45 o'clock. Seats will be found on the Casino lawn. The program will be as follows:
 Star Spangled Banner" March: Yankee Dude" OEeItuFei .............. ohap ollot Waltz; .. Selection from popular songs
 MT. H. V. Eggleston March h.."C "Cornfield Capers" Overture; .................."r ."rhe Elves" Barn Dance; From Fluffy Rufflss'' March; .......... ......... Rainbow March; ...... ....-....... ."Conelave" America"
 Lime Rock defeated Salisbury 3 to l..
 Mrs. Alonzo Wlnterbottom was in Harrington one day last week.
 Mrs. Walter is spending 8 few days with her daughter, Mrs. George Brown in Millerton.
 George Graves was at his home in Lakeville over Sunday.
 Miss Elsie Urvan is spending the summer in Nickles.
 Miss MacPatterson and her mother
 
 week.
 Edward Cartwright and Rachel Cashdollar took 8 long auto ride Sun day.
 Anil Hines and few of hisEfriends are at Rocky Dell Camp.
 William O'Connors expects to move his family here this week. They are to have the house vacated by Charles Helener.
 The Altar Guild had business meeting at Miss Julia MoNeil's, Mon day.
 The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Julius Maicutt is quite sick.
 Charles Hubbard has been having his house papered and painted throughout. He expects to move his family some day this week.
 Rose Lowe and Rachel Cashdollar were ill Falls Village Saturday. Miss Lowe is undergoing treatment by Dr. Loewe.
 Mrs. J. Gressot has been caring for Mrs. N. Morrison of this place and re- turned to her home Sunday.
 Miss Amelia Gressot who has been troubled with her eyes, was at her home in Whites Hollow and returned to Sharon Sunday.
 The Altar Chapter of Trinity church will hold a strawberry, cake and ice cream sale at the Casino this week Fri day evening at ' p. m. All are cor diallv invited.
 Mrs. Joseph Riley and daughter Mary of East Canaan visited her sister Mrs. Michael Hickey, Friday and Saturday of last week.
 Mrs. G. B. Latour expects to go with her children, for several weeks stay with her parents in Mooers, N. Y. on . Thursday.
 Robert Huxley was in Wassaic, N. Y. one day last week.
 One of the night freights killed three of Wilbur Buffers cows Monday night.
 Mrs. Joseph Smith of Falls Village called on friends at the Station Tuesday.
Connecticut western news., 1909-07-01

He--Have you any reason for doubt ing what l say? She-Yes, have. He-What is it? She-I don't believe you.
Connecticut western news., 1909-07-01
Suit Cases, Hand Bags and Trunks.

are now in order. Your vacation may call for a new one-take a look at our stock. Suit Cases from S1.00 up. The Mating Cases are better made and more practical than ever, light and serviceable. The late styles in hand bags arc very roomy. TRUNKS-"Solid Construction" Trunks, the kind that stand hard usage.
Connecticut western news., 1909-07-01

No other drink has the refreshing cooling quality of Williams Root Beer. Try it this summer. It is grateful.
Connecticut western news., 1909-07-01
News From Home

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 You cannot get n better paper than the Eaton, Crane X Pike kind at any price. These papers are to be found at our store in many different styles and prices, and you will do well to look them over before purchasing.
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Arizona republican., 1909-03-13
DEATH CAME AT AN
 ADVANCED AGE OF 30
The Deceased Saw the First Railroad
 Constructed.

At the advanced age of 90 years. James Wilson passed away at the home of his son Jaw. J. C. Goodwin. yesterday morning at 10 o'clock Death was due to old age. and months ago it was realized that there was no hope of his recovery. For the past three days. death was expected at any mo- ment
 Mir Wilson was a native of New York state. He grew to young man. hood there and was present at the building of the first railroad and saw the first train of cars run over it. From New York he journeyed to what was then the far west. arriving at Chi cago when 1t was a city much smaller than Phoenix, little more than a dry spot in a large marsh. He lived there for some years. but eventually settled in Palatine, Illinois. which he called home for many years He first came to Arizona about twenty years ago, staying for some little time before re- turning to his Illinois home. Six years ago he again came here, and since that time has made his home with his daughter. Mrs. J. c. Goodwin.
 The funeral will be held this morn ing from the Goodwin home at 10 o'clock. Rev. Fisk of the Methodist Episcopal church officiating. The in terment will be made in the Double Butte cemetery.
Arizona republican., 1909-03-13
WORK ON NEW CANAL
 STIMULATED BUSINESS
MANY NEW HOUSES TO GO UP
 WITHIN YEAR.
Merchants Are Planning for Increased Trade as Result.

Since the actual construction of the new Eastern canal can be said to have commenced. as Contractor Smith is rushing his men and teams on the ground, it has already served as a stimulus to general conditions in Mesa and without doubt it is going to be one of the best lifts that the town has had since this was made the distrib- uting point for the government works at Granite Reef.
 The merchants have been able to understand the result of the canal building and the demand that would be created for building material for the construction of fences and houses, and, in fact, everything from the very foundation of farm building to a fully equipped ranch.
 Some idea of the immensity of the proposition can be learned when it is said that approximately 10000 acres of land, up and down old Highland. which will average between six and eight miles from Mesa, is to be brought un- der cultivation within a year. This land lies right alongside of tracts which have been changing hands at S100 and upward per acre, which would indicate that the new land, or rather the re- newed land, will have a value equally as great, less the actual improvements. Some tracts of the land have already changed hands at s100 per acre. but this, of course. is where the location has been very favorable. However, those in position 10 know are under the impression that the very choicest land under irrigation, or to be placed under irrigation as a result of the gov ernment project, lies under the new Eastern canal which may now be said to be under actual construction.
 One of the permanent improvements which may be said to mark the begin ming of the permanent improvements under the new canal is that of Fred Naier, who has already commenced the construction of a siX-room house. He expects to spend considerable money in the improving of his property which is a homestead five miles north and east of town.
 The land which will be subject to cultivation as a result of the canal will include all the land under the old Highland and the land between the Highland and the new canal, which has been made possible by the Granite Reef dam. However, the section will have to be built from the ground up. What houses mar have stood a few years ago when the old canal was m
Arizona republican., 1909-03-13
FOOL KILLER BUSY.

D. W. Jones. who is the originator. inventor and operator of a machine for the dressing. leveling. smoothing and evening of the public thorough fares. commenced work yesterday morning on Main street between Cen ter and Macdonald streets. and had not completed a sufficient portion of it last night to determine exactly as to the success it was giving. It is held by a good many that the streets are too hard for the machine to work with is best degree of success. but MT Jones insists that he will have the streets as smooth as a floor and that all he asks is a little time. There is no question but what he is making the streets in a better condition. but whether it could not be done in an easier wa- is the question asked by a good many.
Arizona republican., 1909-03-13
THE RESURRECTION.

The Streeter-Bryan Stock company presented "The Resurrection" to a very appreciative and much larger house than on the night previous. at the Vance auditorium, last night. The play is religious drama which teaches a moral not soon forgotten. and in the hands of the company presenting it last night it was portrayed in a vivid manner. MT. Streeter as Demitri show ed the versatile lines of which he is capable. The entire production. while a little out of the ordinary, and. strict ly speaking. did not directly appeal to the gallery. yet it was q refreshing pro- duction and furnished a variety
Arizona republican., 1909-03-13
HEATING SERVICE PERFECT.

E. A. Trincano, superintendent of construction with the Machinery and Electrical company of Los Angeles, in company with Enginer L. G. Knipe. made the final test of the heating ap- paratus at the Union high school build ing. According to MT Knipe. the test resulted in 40 per cent higher eff ciency than they had planned. While 1t was not given out officially. it might be stated that the efficiency will run up much higher during the latter weeks of school
Arizona republican., 1909-03-13
A SHIFTING ABOUT
 0F BUSINESS FIRMS
EARLY OCCUPATION OF GLAND.
 lER BUILDING.
tsress and lnsress Has Already Com
 menced-Sundsy to Be Violated.

Wednesday of next week promises to be a great day in the history of the town from the fact that U marks the completion and formal opening of the Chandler block, which is a credit to Mesa, or any other town In the United States for that matter The citizens. as well as many visitors. have watched the structure from the begin ming and have commented upon it's general appearance how 1t is going to look. how it ought to look. etc, but with the general idea that it is going to be a credit to the town.
 However. right at the present time. it is not so much Q study of the general contour of the building that is en- crossing the minds of the heads of the various firms who contemplate moving into new quarters as the actual moving itself.
 The TOggery established itself sev- eral days ago, as did the A. Jones fur niture store. The Salt River Valley bank has been doing business in a small room facing Macdonald street and hopes to get in its new quarters in the corner room at an early date. OOuN uIuS VIII IlONG sat urday night. pr. Palmer will take up quarters in the court house some time in a few days. The Arizona Land com pany will have offices fin the court house about the first of the coming month. The Free Press. which will occupy the building previously occu- pied by Everybody's drug store. will in all probability move Sunday. The room occupied by the Free Press will be utilized by O. s. Stapley & Com pany, who purchased the building some months ago. The room now occupied by the bank will be occupied by realty firm. G. L. Young. the jeweler. is also moving.
 The plans for the formal opening have about been completed and will consist principally of a spread with general reception and a dance at night. probably at the Vance auditorium. The workmen are rushing.
Arizona republican., 1909-03-13
CastilIion 4l665

castillion is a black Percheron by imp. Casino 27s30 from imp. Debora 20352. Casino is the highest priced Pereheron stallion ever imported, cost ing s1o,ooo. Fee s25.0o for the season in advance.
Arizona republican., 1909-03-13
BASEBALL TODAY
 IND|AAs-NORMAL
One of the Most Important Games of
 the Season.

Today's contest with the Indians is a vital one to the Normal team. and if they lose it will not be from over confidence. as they have every reason 10 believe the red men worthy foes. Ihe Indian team has gradually i'm proved as the season advanced and is fast enough to worry any team.
 The Normal team is having its share Of hard luck. The pitchers have alter mated all season in having sore arms. While Cuber has been laid up sick a number of times. Morris has to wear cotton tipped shoes. nursing a healthy set of ingrowing toenails Blome's bad leg Is liable to lay him up at any time. while Critchley. not satisfied with turning his ankle. interrupted speedy ball with his nose, which. closed one eye and caused a bad nasal fracture Nothing like that, however. Is going to stop the team, and they expect to be there this afternoon in fighting trim. The batteries for the Indians will probably Kill and John: Normal. Gu Der and Morris. Tebbins and Stever- son will again umpire, so that the game is sure to go smoothly in that department.
 The basketball game, advertised to be played between the Normal and the Indian teams, has been indefinitely postponed.
 The admission fee has been reduced to 25 cents. and the ball game will be- gin shortly after o'clock.
Arizona republican., 1909-03-13

its prime have since been allowed to go to decay. There are a few stray barb wires here and there. and now and then tank which are mementoes of the days that were. but the new Eastern section is all the same as a new country.
Arizona republican., 1909-03-13
Patsy Bolivar

Jack, 3 years old, by an imported Spanish Jack from a recorded Ten- nessee iennet. Patsy Bolivar is with out doubt the most perfect jack ef his age In the southwest. Fee s2o.co for the season, in advance.
 Good pasture under woven wire fence, at s2.5o per month, for linn ited number of mares while breeding.
 For further information and partic- ulars address
Arizona republican., 1909-03-13
MikadO 69S

Jack, by Giant Jr., dam Queen of Anderson. Mikado won grand cham pionship at St. Louis Exposition m his two -year-old form. 16I4 hands high and weighs 12o0 lbs. Fee 5000 for the season, in advance.