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Connecticut western news., 1909-04-08
LIME ROCK

A representative of the New Haven Evening Leader was at the station re. gently.
 R. N Barnum and family have re- turned home.
 Several from this place attended the funeral of Mrs. Jane Merriman, which was held at the chapel ir Falls Village Monday.
 Michael Hickey had an automobile ride last Friday.
 Mrs. George Dotv has been quite sick with a sore throat and other troubles.
 Eddie Latour is able to be out again, having been housed with inf1amatory rheumatism for several weeks.
 Andrew Palmer of New Milford, spent Sunday with his niece, Mrs. Wilbur Butler.
 MT. and Mrs. David Darling, of Sharon, visited Mrs. Vandyke Sunday.
 Mrs. Elizabeth Day spent part of last week ln Amesville.
Connecticut western news., 1909-04-08

has moved temporarily to the hous, occupied by Mir. Hurlburt; Harry Conk lin to the George Bartholomew plac, from the Durham farm. Mir. and Mrs l.. E. Scoville have moved to the Dun ham farm to live with their son Harry who has been employed on the place ful some time past, Charles Dean has movrC from the old Smith place to the R. P Lee farm.
 At both churches practice for the pro grams of special Easter music fS being held.
 The village school opened Monday for the spring term with the same teachers in charge.
 A pile driver and a gang of men have been at work for some time on the rail road bridge over the Housatonic River a short distance north of this village. A new set of piles arc being driven. The work is under the direction of w. B. Schnessler. of New Haven.
 George Hall went to Waterbury Mon day to set up a monument in that place.
 Miss Katherine Heaton is spending her Easter vacation with her friends here.
 Rev. c. B. Landon is attending the Methodist Conference.
 Mrs. John Nicoll. of Canaan, visited Mrs. Roraback on Sunday.
Connecticut western news., 1909-04-08
ASHLEY FALLS

Guests for tho weekend at Maple wood Inn were: MT. and Mrs. E. T. 'Frotter, Mrs. Koener and Miss Florence M. Penwarden, all of Brooklyn, N. Y; Mrs. Helen Heald of Newark, N. J.; Charles E. Ferree of New York; Donald i U. Smith of Wellsburg, West Va; 1 Frederick A. Smith of Northfield, Vt. and Mrs. John T. Strong and son of ] New. Haven.
 Olive and Sarah Rood of Clayton spent last Monday with their grandparents, i Mir. and Mrs. Thos. Heaton.
 Chas Rood of Clayton IS painting and papering the interior of R. P. Lee $ housH recently purchased of J. A. i Griffith.
 The Sunday School and choir of the 1 Congregational chapel are rehearsing Easter music this week. One of Lorenz 1 Publishing Co.'S programs of Easter 1 services entitled Life" is to be used next Sunday evening at the chapel. MT. Chamberlain or layton, Ohio, president of the Ashley Falls Marble ! O., was guest at Wm. A. Beattie's a few days last week and with him came M~. Carey, private stenographer for MT. Chamberlain, also from Dayton to take charge of the office work of the Ashley Falls Marble Go. which work was formerly done by George B.. McCann, who recently resigned to accept a more lucrative position i'll New York city.
 Mrs. Wm. Sheldon of Taghkanic, N. Y, was guest of Mrs. J. H. Turner last Thursday.
 MT and Mrs. Joseph Ashley of Pitts field called on old friends and former neighbors here last week Thursday.
 Joseph Chapin of Yale was guest at his aunt's, Mrs. R. L. Hurlburt, over Sunday.
 Thh principal event of the week has been the moving of quite number of farmers from their old to their new farms. Loads of hay, household furni- ture, chickens, cattle and farm imple- ments have been conspicuous on all the country roads and everybodyEhas been thankful for the fine weather that has made the moving process no more dis agreeable than necessary. Among the char ges are the following: Linus San ford from the Bartholomew place to the Dean farm at South Canaan; R. P. Lee to the Griffith's place and John Griffith
Connecticut western news., 1909-04-08

Mrs. Gressott. who has been caring for Mrs. Vandyke, has returned to her home near Sharon.
 c. B. Latour has sold his horses, wagon and harness.
 Miss Nellie Kipp visited friends at the Station, Falls Village and Canaan last week.
 R. P. Smith attended an o. K. T. meeting ill New Haven Friday night.
 MT and Mrs. Gibson Gillette spent several days in Bridgeport last week Mrs. Gillette brought home Polly with her.
 Lime Rock was we'll represented at the horse trot in Canaan Saturday.
 MT. and Mrs. Augustus Merriman were i'll Waterville last week, called there by the death of his mother, Mrs. Jane H. Merrlman, of Falls Village.
 R. D. Merriman, of Hartford. .has been n guest of his brother, Augustus, for a few days.
 J. H. Welch spent Sunday in Canaan.
 Elizabeth Hickey is spending her Easter vacation in Canaan with her aunt Mrs. Peter Coggins.
Connecticut western news., 1909-04-08
SOUTH NEW MARLBORO

The new decorations and seats in tLs Congregational church make it as fine an auditormin as can be found in n small village.
 It is proposed to close the road over the hill below Southfeld and find m easier grade.
 The new pastor begins his work at Southfsld Sunday.
 There is a good flow of sap.
Connecticut western news., 1909-04-08
CORNWALL HOLLOW

Miss Loretta Ocain, who has been spending the winter with her sister in Torrington, has returned.
 George Whitford and son, Hawley, attended the funeral of Edward ApleY in Winchester last week.
 Miss Marion Ocain of New Haven has been visiting her sister, Miss Loretta Ocain, and her brother, Ernest Ocain.
The news=record. [volume] (Enterprise, Wallowa County, Oregon) 1907-1910, 1909-05-01

c. E. McFerran of Olympia arriv-
ed Thursday and will visit a few days
with his sister and brother-in-law, Mr..
and Mrs. Thomas Morgan, of Prairie
Creek.
Rev. and Mrs. S. C. Adams and
children left Friday morning for Cot
tage Grove. A number of friends
were at the train to wish them a safe
journey and health and prosperity
in their new home.
Mrs. Jane Simmons died suddenly
at her home on Trout Creek, 10 miles
from Enterprise Tuesday morning
Funeral was held at 1 o'clock Thurs
day from Prarie Creek chapel, Rev.
w. S. Crockett officiating.
p R. Ferguson, foreman of the
stonecutters working on the court
house. returned Thursday from Boise.
where he has been to close up a
deal by which he will go into the con-
crete construction business at Kings
Hill, Idaho. He will leave for there
shortly.
Watch the label on your paper.
The news=record. [volume] (Enterprise, Wallowa County, Oregon) 1907-1910, 1909-05-01

e. w. Rumble was in Ente rprise
Wednesday.
Magazines of all kinds at Jackson
e. Weaver's.
j NJ. Gilbert left Friday for Ida
no points, but may return later.
Mrs. NJ. l.. DeVore is confined to
her bed with a severe attack of Ia
grippe.
Mrs. Lizzie Poe of Lostine came
Thursday to visit her daughter, Miss
Smith.
Miss Margaret Kirk of La Grande,
nlece of A. c. Miller, is guest of
Nr. and Mrs. Miller.
George Norton and VIM. Rowland
IF Paradise came to Enterprise Thurs
lay to do trading.
Robert Williams OF Prairie Creek
returned home Tuesday from visit
Jf several months in the East.
A. c. Miller and II. A. Galloway
eturned Thursday from attending
he sessions of the Development Goa
gress at La Grande.
II. w. Dorse of Day Ridge left
Criday for Spokane, where he will
york this summer for the Spokane
Construction company.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. II. Quinn of Leba-
on, Mo- arrived in Enterprise, FL
lay. for an extended visit with their
laughter, Mrs. E. r. Bowlby.
Mrs. Sophia Anderson of Spokane,
returned home Friday after pleas
mt visit with her mother, Mrs.
iess, and sister, Mrs. Harris Flowers
S. j. Magill, who had charge of the
stage companys business at Joseph
'or two years, and last November
vent East, returned to Lostine Satur-
day of last week, Mr.. Magill was In
enterprise Friday, and will probably
Jcate in the city. He visited at his
I'D home at Auburn, Illinois, and
vas east as far as New York City,
lnd south to New Orleans during his
absence.
The news=record. [volume] (Enterprise, Wallowa County, Oregon) 1907-1910, 1909-05-01
Work Begins at
Swift's In July
Oregon Farmers Should Furnish the
Hogs-Sale Of Ladd
Farm.

Portland, April 30-Swift & Com
pany announce that they plan to be
gin actual packing operations in
their new plant at Portland in July
This brings to the surface the neces'
sity for the farmers of Oregon to
grow more hogs. Pigs can be ra &c
Until they are three months old OF
vetch and other roughage at practi-
cally on expense other than for pas
turage. A fat 200 pound hog in
Portland today is worth $3.50 cash,
live weight. The packers will have
to get supply, must they send
the money for the hogs to Nebraska,
or win we raise them in Oregon?
The Livestock Sale at the Portland
County Club this week means great
deel to everyone in Oregon. Satur-
day and Sunday witnessed thousands
of people visiting the grounds to in
spect what is universally conceded
to be the greatest gathering of blood
ed horess ever collected in the Pa
cific Northwest to be sold to the high.
est bidder. The sales at Portland
have uniformly been more sue
cessful than even those in Chicago,
In proportion. The sale will continue
up to Friday night at the Country
Club. Saturday being devoted entirely
to cattle at the Union Stock Yards.
Oregon Is making wonderful show
ing. and there is assurance that buy.
ers will be here from all neighbor.
ing states and British Columbia.
Two millions of dollars for the four
hundred and sixty two acres univers-
ally known as the "Ladd Farm.
puts Portland city lots in class
with Oregon orchards. and the de
velopers OF this magnificent property
win certainly be satisfied IL it pays
dividends eoualling those of well.
kept modern orchard.
While estimates as to the present
population of Oregon vary. some men
The news=record. [volume] (Enterprise, Wallowa County, Oregon) 1907-1910, 1909-05-01
SONS OF DANIEL BOONE
SURPRISE PASTOR ADAMS

The Sons of Daniel Boone, Camp
doward, raided the home of w. w.
White, Thursday night, to surprise
Rev. and Mrs. Adams. A messenger
vas seIt to interview Mrs. White
yho told him the minister and his
wife were taking dinner with DR.. and
lrs. Ault but would be at her home
lter to spend the night. The COM
lany retreated in ambush behind
larlor furniture and awaited the ar
rival of Mr.. and Mrs. Adams. Other
guests called during the evening to
,ay goodbye and the war whoop that
ame from the little scouts as they
prang from their hiding places Gre
lted quite an exciting break In the
uiet conversation. The boys re-
marked that Emmett Forsythe want.
-. to make sgeesh, to which Rev.
Adams replied. at would not seem
ike natural meeting of the COM
lany II Emmett did not speak" His
speech was n wei delivered presenta-
ion of postal album containing
views OF Enterprise and Wallowa
ounty. Rev. Adams responded in a
sympathetic way and told the boys of
l letter he had received from Cen
aral Howard for whom this camp is
lGmed, how the General had ex-
pressed the wish that they all might
be scolts to bring in recruits for
The Master. Their cry was again
given just outside the gate. In
speaking of the surprise afterwards
MIR, and Mrs. Adams said the kind
y feeling of these boys and the
friends who had expressed sincere
regret at their departure meant far
more to them than the hundreds
who had attended the farewell re.
cepuoa when they left Ohio.
The news=record. [volume] (Enterprise, Wallowa County, Oregon) 1907-1910, 1909-05-01

who have the right to be called well
posted feel that the state today has
Upwards of three-Quarters of a mil
lion people. With every county in
the state getting new settlers, some
have attracted a greater immigration
Turing the past year than for five
years before.
A party of Illinois investors recent.
y dubbed together and sent one of
heir number, who had visited Ore.
gon during the Exposition, for a
rip through the state. Upon his re
turn to Portland this gentleman
said he had found Oregon people
much changed. At that time they
were intensely conservative. today
tAey are enthusias ic, optimistic, and
aanimously predict great future
N fact many of the communities are
growing SO rapidly that they imagine
they have ALL the growth, but those
who have seen the new orchards,
the substantial farm houses and other
improvements taking place every
where, know that the next decade
will see record-breaking advancement
along every line. Asked if he was
satisfied, he replied: Il wouldn't
return TO Illinois. but shall remain
here to receive my friends
who are coming in parties of three,
tive and even ten"
The news=record. [volume] (Enterprise, Wallowa County, Oregon) 1907-1910, 1909-05-01
City and County
Brief News Items

Alfalfa seed for sale at r. S. d II
Don't miss seeing Damon and Pyth-
las at the Electric theatre tonight.
The famous Milton pianos at Ash
leys from 1915 up, on easy terms
Twelve couple of young people are
planning an outing at the lake sun
day.
c. E. Vest soll to Mrs. Serep'a
Weaver two lots on Vets Greenwood
street, Tuesday.
Lee r. DeVore and viii Zurchc
returned Wednesday evening from q
months stay on the Chesnimnus.
Miss Mabel Wilson went out to
Paradise Thursday morning where she
will teach n spring term of school.
j. w. Huffman, OF Big Sheep creek
was In town Tuesday. as witness
In the Herman Mitchell contest.
Judge Olmsted returned Wednes
day from the hmnaha, where he had
been for ten days looking after stock
interests.
c. Il. Asmus OF Monroe, Wis, Is
expected Saturday to spend the sum
mer with his daughter, Mrs. o. j..
Roe.
Mrs. Mary Wright has been quite
sick at her home In this city during
the past week. She Is reported to
be some better
Mrs. w. IL. A. Watson attended
Rebekah lodge in Enterprise Wednes
day night and remained through the
week the guest OF friends,
Daniel Boyd returned Tuesday from
a trip to Flora and Troy on legal
business. He was accompanied by
his brother who Is looking over the
country with view to investing.
j. w. Spencer and II. C. Vinacke
left Tuesday morning for Wallowa
county on timber land business ex
PNN'iiE W ltNuIn lpl itNNl N's'i
Thursday Grande Observer,
Il, c. Fierney of Wasco. Ida, came
last Friday night and is employed
at the Charles Haley sawmlll on Al
der Slope. He Il brother of Dennis
Fierney who came from the same
place two wee's ago.
Henry Wright of Roseberg, win
Wright OF Baker City and Mrs. Jack
0wnbey of Oregon city are here
called by the serious illness of their
mother. Mrs. Mary Wright. This Is
the first time Henry has been Ia
Enterprise for eight years.
Milton Eagle-Mr. and Mrs. Blake
Williamson expect to leave the first
OF the week for their place across
the mountains In the Wallowa coun-
try, where MIR. Williamson will put
In crop of potatoes, They will be
gone four or five weeks.
The contest cafe OF United states
Wis Herman Mitchell, was heard
vs. Herman Mitchell, was heard
before commissioner Sheahan Tuesday
The land is located on Big Sheep
creek. IL, 4. Joles special agent,
appeared for the government, and
Burlelgh \ royd for the defendant
The news=record. [volume] (Enterprise, Wallowa County, Oregon) 1907-1910, 1909-05-01

Mrs. Alex Mavor opened up the
Enterprise restaurant Thursday.
Commissioner Sam Liteh went to
wallowa Friday u make an inspec-
lion of the NJ. p. Miller road. the
new road to Sled Springs. The can
yon part has become almost impass-
able because of range stock causing
rock slides, etc. A special appropri-
alton is asked to clear it out.
The news=record. [volume] (Enterprise, Wallowa County, Oregon) 1907-1910, 1909-05-01
King of Blood Remedies.

Levy's Oregon Grape Compound.
Sold and guaranteed by Burnaugh G
Mayfield, Enterprise, Oregon.
The news=record. [volume] (Enterprise, Wallowa County, Oregon) 1907-1910, 1909-05-01
Electric Theatre
SATURDAY NIGHT.

Damon and Pythias. "a beautiful
production OF this story; 2 full reefs
of 1000 feet OF films.)
Illustrated Songs.
Clover Blossoms.
In the City OF Slghs and Tears.
Two performances each evening
7:45 and $3.50 o'clock.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-05-12
VAUDEVILLE AND PICTURES
At Wonderland.

AS on Monday night. Wonderland
vaudeville bill made a big hit last
night. and many of the same people
were noticed in last nights audience
who were there Monday night. The
best kind OF recommendation to the
quality OF the show.
or the team of Eckert and Francis.
Mr. Francis has a good voice. while
Mr.. Eckert's funny German imperso-
nation keeps the house In a roar. They
were compelled to respond to several
encores last night.
Jolly" Ruth Garnold always gets a
general share 81 the applause for her
Jolly" songs.
Today. matinee and night. will be
the last chance to see this It'll at
Wonderland, as new acts come in
Thursday as usual. A complete
change in the moving picture program
is announced for today.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-05-12
NO QUORUM FOR The
SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
Members Say Prof. Alien is Eligible
for Appointment as superin-
tendent.

The meeting of the board OF city
school trustees which was scheduled
to take place at the High school buiic-
ing last night did not materialize, as
enough members to constitute quo
rum did not show up and these VINO
did appear, after waiting until 9:45
for the missing members. left the
building and proceeded e their homes.
In speaking of the questioned elisi-
bility of Prof. Allen to the Office OF
superintendent of public schools Tor
which cfice he was recommended TO
the state board Of education by the
local board at its last regular meeting.
several members said tina, hey were
of the opinion that Professor Allen
was eligible to the office.
In the event that Professor Alien
Is not elected by the state board and
his name thrown out by them on &C
count CT the fact that he is not a
count OF this state. special meeting
Of the LEGAL school board will be called
10 decide what steps shall be taken
II is expected that the state board
will take up the matter Of the super
intendency for this city sometime be-
tween May Il and June l.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-05-12
HIGH SCHOOL WINS FROM
ACADEMY IN FASr GAME
Clark Strikes Out Nineteen wen
Though His Team is Finally
Defeated.

In a snappy game Of baseball re-
ple;e with pretty bits Of fielding ana
good work 1t the bat on the part oil
both teams. the Newport News Hign
School nine defeated the Newport
News Academy aggregation on the
Casino diamond Yesterday afternoon
hv the score Of 12 20 10
A good sizel crowd &C enthusiasts
witnessed The contest and rooted
diligently for their respective favor
ties. The score was tied at TO less
than three stages q the game. bur
n. superior field work OF the High
School team enabled them 10 finally
win CO
The features Of the game we're the
hitting % 9th teams. the work Of the
Hirh school irfch and the pitching
81 Clark for The Academy. who struck
out nineteen mcn Of ;hc opposing
team.
The battirr order Of the two teams
follows.
High school Hm r.: Hudson. c;
Cooke. %. Sisart. -. Rufcher. 10.
Fitrrcrald. q. Ccricn. u: Ast. ~
Garner. 70
Academy - Powell. 10: Clark. p;
Mar IN. NJ. Post e. Bradner. 80.
Saith. a.. %. saith. y. 9is Baker
Il. Carter. q
Summary Earned runs Hizh
School :. Ncup.rt News Academy .
Three base hit. C,rbell. Fir-i baSe
on balls. Of Garner 4. Clark :. len
on bascA Hizh school n. Academy 8
Firzt base on erors. High school. =:
ACADEMY. 2 First base on err1rs'
High scaooi, 5; Academy, 2 Two
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-05-12
WILL ENTERTAIN WISHING
RED MEN MONDAY NIGHT
Wyoming Tribe Arranging Social SEES
sion ard Smoker for tire Tice-
water Representatives

wyoming Tribe. 40 ~. Improved
Order Of Red Men. Is arranging 70 en-
terrain next Monday nieh. In honor
of the Tidewafer representatives, To
the Great Council meeting IN Roanoke
next week.
The occasion VIII be In the nature
q a social session and smokers and
visitors are expected from York.
Gloucester. warwick and Elizabeth
CITY counties and the cities Of Nor
folk. Neuport News and PhOebus.
The great council ccnvencs IN Roa-
noke next Tuszday and quite a num-
her OF local braves VII make the
trim. Among those who wir 90 from
Wyoming tribe are Pas' Great
ssrhem Aibert " Tennis. Great Chief
&C Records frank II. cynch ard Rep
reseriafives 4. A. Shields. lssas
Wheeler and Prank H.Walker.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-05-12
Movement Launched al The Academy
Of Music.
ORGANIZATION IS TO Be FORMED
Well Known Citizens Address Meet
ing in interesting and EnIishtenins
Fashion-committee Named 10 Car.
ny Out Details of the Project.

Although not especially well attend
ed. the meeting held at the Academy
OF Music last night for the purpose OF
organizing a Fairgrounds association
was a very enthusiastic one and those
present displayed tne greatest interest
The meeting vas called to order
by Mayor Marquis Jones. who after
outlining the object Of The gathering
introduced 4 number Of speakers who
made interesting and enlighteniug
talks relative 70 the Fairgrounds pro.
iect.
Among these who spoke were NJ
o. y. Batchelo-. on Fairgrounds as a
Factor tn che making Of Better Cifi-
zens~: President CO he School Board
W. r. Pickett. N Cooperation Of
piay Grounds with Public Schocis' !.
Mr.. J A. WHict. OF Children. The
Ciiy's Greatest Asset. Secretary 81
TIE Chamber Of Commerce Frank Y.
Carly. on Municipal Fiayeroun6s /.
Rev J. J. Bradford. on Play grounds
a. a Moral Agency and Mr. Elias
Pcyser. On Fairgrounds Prom Rasi-
ness Mans Point Of View.
After a lengthy discussion 81 tne
various points IN connection With fhe
project by many Of these present. a
committee vas appointed BY ths
Chairman. Mayor Jones. for the pur-
r,se 81 rerfcciirg the organization q
p local Fairgrounds Association. fran
ing ND a suiiablc set 81 bylaws and
Constitution for tire same. clccting =
board e. Managers. raising the neccs-
sary financial support for the move.
meat and iransac ing all other busi-
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-05-12

ness in connection with u.
The committee is composed OF the
following: Chairman Il. S. Robinson.
Frank r. Carly. f. G.. King and Mes
danes A. Thomas. J. Hugh Canee
and w. f. Barrett. The above com
mittee will hold a meeting within
the next few days for the purpose OF
organization and the transaction OF
the otfer business in connection with
the formation Of the Fairgrounds as
sociation
II was announced by the members
of. the committee that subscriptions
in aid of the movement could be left
at the office of the daily newspapers
in this city OF forwarded to any OF
the members of the committee
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-05-12
ENGINES ON
BATT:ESHfP DELAWARE
Both Great PropeIIins Machines Have
Been Completed at the
Yards.

The work Il installing the big pro-
pelling engines Of the battleship Della
ware at the shipyard was begun yes
terday, and II is expected that the
powerful machinery will all be In
stalled on board the vessel within the
mex; few weeks.
The main engines have both been
finished IN the machine saop. and the
work Ct erecting them In the ship TO-
griher with their steam connections
will be pushed e completion as speed
IL as possible.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-05-12
Dreamland's Program.

Besides The Great Zano." billed as
wonderful magician. the manage
men; OF the Dreamland t1easer aas
secured for the latter part OF this
week. beginning today. Tom Post the
well-known local bow who has been
an "end-man" with Coburn's Greafer
Minstrels during the past two seasons.
Mr.. Post g az home on his vacation
az present. and has teen engaged 10
appear at DreamIaud for several DAYS
In ringing comedy skit
In addition to the vaudeville. a new
picture program including several Of
land today.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-05-12

WASHINGTON. ID. C.. May 1.-THE
most notable game Of his golf career
I'D to this time viii be played ~ Presi-
dent Taft tomorrow wEen paired with
Walter J. Travis. the former national
champion. he viii engage IN a four
some agains, General Clarencc Ed
wards and =. Hors;mann. Of this city
Travis Is here to take part In the
open tournament Of the Chevy Chase
Club