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Connecticut western news., 1909-06-17
MYSTERIES OF BAKING.
Some Valuable Hints on This Inter
 esting Culinary Subject.

Some Valuable Hints on This Inter
 esting Culinary Subject.
 Some hints on the mysteries of bak- ing will be welcomed by many cook who beats up a splendid light batter only to have 1t ruined in the bak- ing.
 There are no hard and fast rules laid down for cake baking The stereo- typed cooking school rule Is helpful. It divides the time into quarters First quarter the batter rises; second quar- ter 1t continues to rise and begins to brown; third quarter continues brown ing; fourth quarter finishes baking and the cake shrlnks from the pan.
 If the oven is too hot the back GOV CTS may be raised. 1t is safer to put a pan of cold water into the oven rather than put paper over the cake, as is commonly done to prevent burning. As soon as heated refill with cold wa ter if necessary.
 Do not move cake until 1t has risen to its full height. After that there is no danger of its falling. Open the oven door as often as necessary, provided 1t be done carefully and slow ly. It is tho rush of cold air into the oven which causes the cake to fall. { Fruit cake and pound cake are done when they are firm and springy to the | touch.
 With other cakes the best test is the shrinking from the pans. Keep the oven heat uniform, and do not at- tempt to use the oven for anything save the cakes. A slow oven causes coarse textured cake, while too hot an oven will make the cake crack in the center.
 Invert the cake after baking on a wire cake rest. If it sticks loosen around the edges with a knife and leave it inverted to be helped out by its own weight, says an authority.
 If boiled frost 1g is made the cake may be hot or cod when 1t is frosted, but never put an uncooked frosting on a cold cake.
Connecticut western news., 1909-06-17
EULOGY OF MIR. GILLETTE
Fitting Tribute Paid His Memory by
 Rev. w. A Mackey

Rev. w. A Mackey
 It is a rare thing that the death of any individual brings to a whole community such 8 sense of personal, general, and irreparable loss, as that of E. Franklin Gillette, who died last Sunday night, has brought to the village and town of Sharon. And this is the more remark able when account is taken of MT. Gillette's age. He was still but a young man. If, indeed, he may have been in the prime of life he had by no means reaching the full strength of his prom missory manhood. He was a young man, according to his years, however developed and matured in character; and, consciously or unconsciously, the whole community anticipated Ill him that continuous unfolding of all valu- able and desirable elements which would make his personality veritable tower of strength for years to come.
 It is by no means an easy task to make an apparently just estimate of such a man; for even a cold unimpas- stoned statement of his personal quail ties would, at least to strangers, appear all eXaggcration. But, from the view point of d somewhat extended experience and observation, I have no hesitation i'll stating, above my own signature, that, all, things taken into account, l have not known his equal.
 First of all, his was clean, stalwart manhood, against which 1 have yet to hear the first suggestion of impeachment or discount. His enterprise, alertness, and executive ability Were phenomenal ill man of his years. And those val uable qualities, were not restricted, as is often the case, to his own business, or personal affairs; but were extended to, and exercised ill the interests of the pub | lie. There was broadness in his cha racter, that seemed to recognize no petty limitations, but touched, and touched vitally every matter connected with the public good.
 There was ill him a genuine kindness, sympathy and, and affability that gave indubitable assurance of his friendship.
 He was gifted with that quick and clear discernment, that sunny adapta- tion that instantly won the confidence of everyone. from the timd and bashful child to the mature and rugged man. His religion was not that of rapid senti- ment, effervescent emotion or narrow sectarianism. It was broad as humanity. It was praeticed as the gospel. It was
Connecticut western news., 1909-06-17
TRAINING A BABY.

Old Time Mothers Had More Bother
 With Their Young Ones.
 A mother was complaining to a friend about the trouble her baby gave her at night. She declared 1t was a difference in babies; that training had nothing to do with it.
 You did not begin early eonugh," was the friends reply. 'NGy baby has never known what it is to be taken up, to be jOggled in her coach or to get her own way when she yelled. Not knowing any better, she has no expec- tations."
 The old time mother may disapprove Of modern methods, but she surely had lot more bother with her little ones. Unless a child Is sick there is no sense in letting it monopolize a mothers time il the evening. It is better for the child and parents if n baby is safe ly tucked in bed by or o'clock.
 The present way is to let the child develop itself until six or seven years old. Force work is out of favor, and the prodigy of two is usually the dull lard at ten. If we have ceased to be- lieve in early beginnings at book lore this does not mean that all training follows suit.
 One cannot begin too early to train child to self reliance, to neatness and to prompt obedience. The tot in the nursery is all the happier for be- ing given some simple daily task, for being made to put away his toys and for acquiring respect for authority.
 Early beginnings are a big factor In truth telling, courage and unselfish- ness. Do not make child a sneak through fear of punishment and insist from babyhood on close sticking to facts. Many a child is a coward for life because scared In the nursery by silly servants. Not to teach the baby to share his rattle or his porridge Is to breed selfish and unpopular grownups
 Good manners are particularly the outcome of early beginnings. They may be acquired in later years. but are never worn with the ease and uncon- sciousness as if nursery injected.
Connecticut western news., 1909-06-17
The Value of Being 8 Philosopher.

The Value of Being 8 Philosopher.
 It pays in this rapid, pushing, thoughtless world To be something of a philosopher said Il woman writer re- gently.
 Women particularly need the armor of philosophy, especially in business life. The sensitive girl is continually receiving pin bricks or deeper wounds that fill her days with gloom. The overconscientious woman lets trifies lay her low. A bit of philosophy in their makeup would help each most wonderfully to keep life bright.
 The girl who broods over some tri- fling slight, either fancled or real un- til all her days are gray would be hap pier and more normal if she would dismiss the whole affair with shrug and the thought, "In a year it will all be forgotten, and Nan and will be as good friends as ever"
 The business woman who lets a rep rimand or a mishap reduce her to tears or a state of nervousness that ut terly units her for work for hours would be more efficient If she could philosophically put such things aside with the mental reservation, Its done and can't be undone; I'll try to pre- vent its happening again." and let it go at that.
 The person who can take a disap- pointment stoically, who can get the right perspective and see that in a week, n month or a year it will be a little thing, though just now 1t seems big, has help along life's highway that will considerably brighten dark places.
 It isn't meant that we should be careless or indifferent. It Is meant that one should put a right valuation on the things that disturb ones seren- ity.
 It isn't meant that in great trouble we can summon philosophy to take ou the sting. But for the triles, the inconsequential things, it is n most use full armOr.
Connecticut western news., 1909-06-17
E. FRANKLIN GILLETTE
His Life a Story of Useful and Noble
 Endeavor.

His Life Story of Useful and Noble
 Endeavor.
 k. Franklin Gillette was born Novem- Der 30, 1874, and was the only living son of MT aud Mrs Edward F. Gillette.
 He attended the graded school at Sharon, and was a student at the Canaan academy for two years. His father had started general merchandise store in 1860 and Frank became partner in 1897. His mother died six years ago, and his father three years ago last April, since which time Frank has continued the business under the firm name of E. F. Gillette 6 Son.
 He was married the year he entered business to Minnie K. Eggleston and has one son, Meredith, born March 29, 1900.
 MT. Gillette joined the Congregational church when fourteen years of age and has ever since been power for good in the community. At the time of his death he was, without doubt, the most popular man in town, and held twenty six different offices. His father was for many years deacon of tho church, and the only office that Frank ever refused was to become his successor. At least twice he was elected by the church to be deacon, but steadfastly refused, saying he was not good enough: He always ex- tended cordial welcome to every new conner to town. An ideal husband and father and an honorable man in every sense of the word, he Is universally mourned at his death.
Connecticut western news., 1909-06-17
E. FRANKLIN. GILLETTE Born November 30, 1874
 Died June 13, 1909

With heavy heart, and with senses dulled by the great misfortune which has befallen our community certainly the greatest in it's history-"Amateur" sorrowfully records the death of E.. Franklin Gillette of this place, who quietly and without pain, as he had wished, was waited gently across the invisible line which separated him from eternal life during the early evening of Children's Day, June B, 1909.
 Although not unexpected, yet the an nouncement of his death fell with crush ing effect upon our village, since all had been hoping-despite the physicians verdict-despite everything unfavora- ble. with blind, unreasoning hope that this thing was not to be, and refus- ing to believe that it could be.
 But hopes and prayers and the best medical skill obtainable alike proved futile, and his cheery voice and hearty laugh are forever hushed to earthly ears and nearly every one i'll town has deep sense of personal bereavement.
 Always cheerful and uncomplaining, vet he gradually failed after the opera tion of last Monday, and Friday night his condition became so alarming that his immediate relatives were hastily summoned. It was later deemed best to inform him that his condition was extremely critical He received the physicians verdict resignedly, as one for whom. death had no terror, and calmly made every preparation for his own demise, thanked the doctors and nurses for their faithful service to him expressed his confidence that they had done everything possible, hoped that he had not given them too much trouble and bade them good bye. He bade his relatives and pastor an affectionate fare
Connecticut western news., 1909-06-17
PULPIT AND PEW

Happenings of Interest in Sharon's
 Religious Circles Methodist Church.
 On account of E. F. Gillette's serious illness, and the proximity of the Metho- dist Church to his residence, the bell was not rung for morning service last Sun- day; and the Children Day Service which was to be held in the evening, was postponed to next Sunday night.
 The site of infant baptism was ad- ministered to Majory Smith, infant daughtsr of Lucius M. and Anne E. Cook, of Sharon Station.
Connecticut western news., 1909-06-17

l.. H. Bartram came nearly being ser iously injured at "Hiddenhurst. A piece of pipe dropped endwise on his foot but fortunately no bones were broken, although the foot is swollen and painful. The injury to his foot has ser iously interfered with his pedestrian powers, yet he still rides a motorcycle with his usual facility.
 Amateur. "
Connecticut western news., 1909-06-17

Extra copies of THE NEWS may be ob- tained at Eggleston's drug store.
 Edward Duncan is on the sick list.
 Alfred Deming is home rom his school at Pawling, N. Y.
 Frank Northrop had an old fashioned barn-ra raising today.
 Gerald Bassett came home Monday night from Hoboken.
 Miss McAvoy has returned to her home for the summer.
 Walter Sherman. of Poughkeepsie, was in town Saturday.
 A son was born to MT. and Mrs. Henry Chum Monday morning.
 Harrington Putnam and family are occupying the Simonds cottage.
 Captain Vanpoole. of the U. S. Army, and his wife are visiting at Dr. Chaffee S..
 The Nesbitt family are expected to ar rive at the Warehouse cottage on Thurs day.
 The "Inn" proprietor is reported to have had windfall, but the child is still ill London.
 Mrs. H. B. Dakin'is spending few days with her sister, Mrs. J. A. Moore. of MillertOn, N. Y., who is ill.
 s. H. Wakeman and family, including Billy" are at the Inn cottage for the season, having arrived Friday.
 On account of the serious illness of E.. Ix1, G;11okEo Bo cises were omitted in both churches.
 George Williams and daughter, Ada, of Plainfield, N. J., were guests at the o. Williams homestead over Sunday.
 The Baldwin Reed place, sold at auc. tion last week, was purchased by 0. M. Somers, of Brooklyn, N. Y. Price $500.
 Miss Anna Whitford and Miss Alzada Lloyd expect to go to Johnsons, N. Y., OH Thursday of this week to visit friends and relatives at that place.
 Miss Helen Gould, enroute to North field Mass, and accompanied by two chauffsur and maid, was a guest at the Inn last Thursday night.
 Paint applied upon the Sabbath is said to possess a peculiar attraction for dis aster and buildings painted upon that day should be well protected with light ing rods and asbestos.
 A ball game that was essentially note. worthy, in that Sharon won, was played at the Kinney Athletic Association Park Saturday between the Sharon team and team from Lime Beck. Score 27-2 in favor of Sharon.
 A number of people upon Sharon Mountain have been victimized recently by seller of soap, who offered valuable premiums With his soap if only cash were paid in advance. Neither soap or premiums ever materialized and, Hnlike certain famous cat, the agent never came back.
Connecticut western news., 1909-06-17
EEss
The Funeral

The funeral was held from the house yesterday "Wednesday afternoon. Rev. c. l.. Forte officiated. The bearers were Frank A. Hotchkiss, Edward G. Hotch- kiss, Frederick A. Hotchkiss, Berkley B. Hotchkiss, Reed H. Hotchklss, Rev. Edwin O. Gillette, Hayes Robbins and Clarence Eggleston. A large number of beautiful floral tributes were received. Interment was in the local cemetery.
Connecticut western news., 1909-06-17
.* SHARON *

well, earnestly hoping they might all meet again ill heaven.
 His calm courage and indOmitable grit were marvellous. As long as he TO- tained consciousness, hls eye never lost it's brightness nor his voice it's old hearty ring. An intense lover of nature in all her moods, he requested Sunday morn- ing to be moved to the window that he I might see the sunshine and trees and re- marked that they were beautiful. But, o Frank, who shall not say that the tree of life and the streets of the heavenly city are decked in fairer raiment than that now robing our earth?
 He became unconscious about midday Sunday and died painlessly shortly after six o'clock.
 Although not one to whom words come with ease and we'll knowing that words are poor thing and how utterly futile and inadequate they seem upon an occasion like this, it is hoped that few brief sentences of appreciation for Franks sterling qualities of manhood and strong religious faith, by an old friend and adm1rer, may not be taken amiss.
 No man or woman was the worse for knowing him, but many, many were immeasurably better. His friendship will always be treasured by those who possessed it. His life was it's own snlogy and is indelibly impressed upon our community. Warmth of heart, un- conscious nobility of character, utter unselfishness and forgetfulness of self, cheerful willingness to help all worthy causes, and ever present and steadfast faith in God were all component parts of his nature.
 In the presence of the helpless dignity of the dead, shall we not endeavor to gather some knowledge of the dignity of life, some courage to meet the pro- blems of the day, some hope for the fu- ture? am sure such would be his wish. Aud at such a time as this the heart learus new tenderness and old lessons, almost forfotren, come back to strengthen and inspire us. And it is we'll that this is so. Far, far too much of our attention is centred upon the sordid things of life. Let us gather inspiration from his use- ful and busy life and, like him, have a heart for every worthy cause, whether it be public duty or 8 private service. So may we all, like him, face death with stout heart and an unshaken faith in eternity.
 And heard 8 voice from heaven saying unto me. Write. Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from hence forth; Yea. saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labors, and their works do follow them"
Connecticut western news., 1909-06-17
IN MEMORlAM
(Adapted)


 Thy leaf has perished in the green, And, while we breathe beneath the sun, The world which credits what is done, Is sold to all that might have been. Though thou and have shaken hands Till growing winters lay me low; My paths are in the fields l know, And thine in undiscovered lands. Yet my dim life should teach me this, That life shall live for evermore; Else earth is darkness at the core. And dust and ashes all that is. I would the great world grew like thee, Who, greatest not alone in power, And knowledge, but by year and hour In reverence and in charity. For few can always act but you, To whom a thousand memories call, Not being less, but more than all The gentle acts you loved to do. Nor ever narrowness or spite,
 Or william fancy f1ecting by,
 Drew in the expression of an eye, Where God and Nature met in light. 
 strength
 You would not make your judgment
 blind,
 You faced tho spectres of the mind, And laid them: thus you came at length. To find a stronger faith your own, And Power was with you in the night, Which makes the darkness and the light, And dwells not in the light alone. So thou that after toll and storm, Mayst now have reached purer air, Whose faith has centre everywhere, Nor cares to fix itself to form. Iris held that sorrow makes Us wise Yet how much wisdom sleeps with thee Which not alone were mine to see, But served the seasons that did rise. Who broke our fair companionship? Who spread his mantle dark and cold, And wrapped thee formless in the fold And dulled the murmur on thy lip, And bore thee where could not see. Nor follow, though walk in haste And think that, somewhere in the waste, The same thing sits and waits for me. Come, Time, and teach us many years, We do not suffer In a dream;
 For now so strange doth this thing seem, Our eyes have leisure for their tears. Thou art not here, but far away, The noise of life begins again,
 And after sleepless nights of pain. On those bereft there breaks the day. I know that this is life-the track Whereon with equal feet we fared, And then, as now, the day prepared The daily burdenfor the back. And so may each returning morn Draw forth the cheerful day from night o Father, touch the east and light The light that shone when Hope was born. Yea, give us hope, the song of woe Is, after all, an earthly song,
 Peace! come away; we do him wrong To sing so wildly; let us go. And though we trust that somehow good Will be the final goal of i'll, To bangs of nature, sins of will, Defeats of doubt and taints of blood; I6G, III our cdrSi Ulll ueuTlLS uleS,
 One set, slow bell will seem to toll The passing of as pure soul As ever looked with earthly eyes. know the man that with me trod This planet, was q noble type,
 Appearing ere the times were ripe, This friend of mine who lives in God. That God, who ever lives and loves, One God, one law one element,
 And one far-off divine event To which the whole Creation moves.
Connecticut western news., 1909-06-17
BORN

CANFIELD-At East Canaan. June 18th,
 a son to Mir and Mrs. Dewey Garfield.
Connecticut western news., 1909-06-17
How She Missed Him.

A poor woman who kept a smal! shop in q northern village and who was troubled with q husband who could scarcely be considered a credit to the camily one day found herself q widow through the sudden demise of her spouse. A lady who frequently made small purchases at the shop called to see her and offer her sym pathy, though well knowing that the mans death must in a certain sense come as relief. as the wife had often suffered from his violence. She was not, however, quite prepared for the st0ical way in which the wife took her bereavement.
 Said the lady, 'I am sure, Mrs. G., that you must miss your husband"
 Well. mum, it do seem queer to go Into the shop and find something in the till."-London Express.
 Alice, aged four, on the arrival of her favorable aunt, said. "Now, Aunt Mary, do make yourself at home while you are here"
 Her aunt replied, What must I dc to make myself at home?"
 Little Alice said "Pitch in ard heln mamma work. k."-Delineator.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-04-26

township, 40x60 feet in southeast cor
ner, section, ., 16, 4w, $40.
Frank Benson to John w Andrews.
part southeast quarter. northwest quar-
ter. section 6, II 1w, 81.
Frank Benson to John w Andrews,
part southeast quarter. northwest quar-
ter. section G. II 1w, 81.
F. e Goodell to r. S. WOODBURY.,
lot II, block 1913. New Shops addition,
town of East Moline, 81.
J. l.. Oakleaf, trustee, to Paul p.
Lorenz, east 50 feet lot II. block 2,
William H. Edwards addition. Mo
line, 81.
j. l.. Oakleaf. trustee. to l.. II. Bilto
lots Is and 10, block 179, village of
East Moline, 81.
Thure Peterson and Anna Peterson
to Belus F. Pickup, lot Is, block 2
Wheelock's Fifteenth Street addition
Moline, s2,5C0.
j. l.. Oakleaf. trustee. to Thure Pc
terson and Anna Peterson, lot Is
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-04-26
RECORD OF COURT HOUSE
Real Estate Transfers.

Mary Davis to George A. Virgins.
east half, southeast quarter, section s,
16, Wv, $1,000.
Emma Jones to George A. Virgins,
east half, southeast uarqter, section 8,
&c, 3w. $1,000.
George w. Space and Elizabeth NJ.
Space to George A. Virgins, east half,
southeast uaqrter, section s, 16, Wv,
5000.
lot IA, block 4, Columbia Park, Rock
Island, 81.
John Johnson to Fritz Boquist. lot
l27, McCabe's First addition, Rock Is
land. $1,000.
r. Fl. Stafford to Oscar T. Larson.
Isl, 900.
John Wynn to Henry C. Quade,
south half lot Z, block 5. Osborne's
Second addition. Moline, 81.
Henry c. Quade to Marguerite Wynn,
south half lot 7, block 5, Osborne's
Second addition, Moline. 81.
J. l.. Oakleaf to Walter O. Davis.
lots IL and 10. block 1, Simonsen G.
James addition, Moline, 81.
| Sarah G.. Jewett to Wilhelm Krue.
ger, west half, northwest quarter, sec.
ton IS, 16. 5w. ST.
| Nettie Lutt and Alma Lutt to Ida L.
Morissette, lot 2. block 1911, city OF
East Moline. $4,000.
| Ida l.. Morissette and E. Morissette
to Nettie Lutt and Alma Lutt, lot 80
block ISL, city of East Moline, $500.
Alfred w. Tanner to John N. Wenge
lin. lot IL, M. A. Rodman's addition
Rock Island. 81.
4 John N. Wangelin to Alfred w. Tan
ner. part lot S, block IS, old town
Rock Island. 81.
II William E. Bailey to Edward E
Lamp, south feet lot A. William E
Railey's Sixth addition. Rock Island, 81
William E. Bailey to E. e. Lamp, lo
5, W. E. Bailey's Sixth addition, Rocl
Island. $500
II Mary l.. Thompson to Edward E
Lamp. lot 5. W. E. Bailey's Sixth add
ton, Rock Island, $525.
| John Ewart to J. o. Bisant, par
northeast quarter. southwest quarter
and lot in northeast quarter, section
4, II. 1w. 81.
II J. c. Bisant to Mary H. Ewart, par
northeast quarter, southwest quarter
and lot in northeast quarter, sectio
II A, II, 1w, 81.
nj Alphild E. Bleuer to William {
Hubble. part southeast quarter, nortl
west quarter. 6, II, 1w, $500.
I'LL Robert B. Taylor to Buffalo Prair