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Connecticut western news., 1909-03-11

with Barnum, Richardson Company at East Canaan for 25 years. Since March 1, 1892, however, he has been engaged in the livery and real estate business in Canaan.
 He married Ella J. Stewart. of East Ca naan on February 18th, 1868. They have one son, William H. Briggs, who is an assistant ill conducting the livery
 His fellow townsmen have elected MT. Briggs to numerous offices, i. e., con stable. tax collector, justice of the peace, twice as 8 member of the North Canaan board of selectmen and during the years 1886 and 1887 he represented the town in the legislature, being the first bien- nial member to be sent from this town.
 MT. Briggs also responded to the coun- try's call to arms during the Civn war, enlisting in August 1872 in Go. F., 2d Conn. Heavy Conn. Artillery for three s. Cowles Post, G. A. R. of Canaan and was, for seven years, its commander. For forty five years he has been an auctioneer and probably knows the To- cation of as many farms and people with in radius of 20 miles as any other man of his age in this section of the state. In addition to looking after the interests of his growing livery business, he sold five farms last year. His 67 years rest lightly upon his head and MT. Briggs is an all round hustler yet.
 There is probably not bigger hearted, more accommodating man in this section than he. In quiet way he has assisted many people in the hour of need and is every ready to extend the helping hand. He is a member of that fraternity, the members of which have for their motto {: We pass this way but once; let as do all the good we can"
Connecticut western news., 1909-03-11
A DULL WEEK IN
 THE LEGISLATURE
LITTLEACCoMPLISHED LAST WEEK
Prayer for President Taft-Unfavora- bIe Report on Teachers Pension BiII-State Veterinarian not Want ed-Rep'ica of Soldier Boy"

Very little of local interest was ao- comPlished by the legislature last week.
 The education committee reported un- favorably on bill l63 for the establish ments of pension funds for teachers in public schools. by towns or districts, and the bill was rejected. Senator Luther in explanation, said he wanted it plainly understood that the committee was not unfavorabls to the whole subject of teachers pensions, but simply on this particular bill. Other bills on the same subject were before the committee for further consideration.
 There was presented, in behalf of the sculpture commission, B petition request ing the acceptance by the state of the gift of Colonel Frank W. Cheney of 6 full sized replica of the bronze statue of "Ths Soldier Boy" the Andersonvills Memorial, and of Colonel Cheney'E offer to meet the expense of suitable psdes- tai; also requesting sn appropriation of 5000 to meet tho expense of q proper pedestal and erection of the memorial on the Capitol grounds, The petition and accompanying resolution were referred to the committee on Capitol, furnitnrs and grounds.
 A favorable report was made on 6 rvE olution regarding free public libraries.
 The committee on Public Health and Sasety reported unfavorabls on resolu. ton appointing state veterinary. The report was accepted and the resolution rejected.
 At 12 o'clock on Thursday, attention was called in the senate to the fact that at that hour William H. Taft was talk Ing the oath of office as president of tue United States and the chaplain was asked to offer prayer that the new president may be guided in all his acts by the Almighty and that the country might continue prosperous and grow in pros perity.
 The senators then rose and remained standing while Chaplain Sexton offered the following prayer:
 70 Lord, our heavenly Father, the high and mighty Ruler of the universe, who dost from Thy throne behold all the dwellers upon earth; most heartily we besearch Thee, with Thy favor to be- hold and bless Thy servant, the president of the United States, William Howard Taft, and so replenish him with the grace of Thy Holy Spirit, that he may always incline to Thy will, and walk in Thy way. Endue him plenteously with heavenly gifts; grant him in health aud prosperity long to live; and finally, after tms life. to attain everlasting joy and felicity; through Jesus Christ our Lord Amen"
Connecticut western news., 1909-03-11
LIME ROCK

Paul Gomberg was home over Sunday
 "Chlck" Sherwood and family are staying with George Doty for while,
 Wilbur Butler and daughter, Marjorie, have been sick for few days.
 Irving Couse is driving team for the Bordens.
 Mrs. George Morrison has been visit ing friends in Torrington, returning Monday.
 Mrs. 0. c. Skiff entertained her niece, Laura Wilcox. of Sharon, and Harry Sabine of Millerton, Sunday.
 The BordenH have had all the availa- ble teams drawing ice from Gillette s pond besides caring 1t in from West Stookbridge during the past week.
 Harry Wickwire took load of 13 to she dance at Eugene Wickwire's Friday night. The weather was fine. A good crowd out and all report very pleasant time.
 R. P. Smith was in Still River few days last week
 c. H. Weising was in Hudson, N. Y, last week.
Connecticut western news., 1909-03-11
CHAPINV WILLIE

Mrs. John Miller returned from Water bury Monday accompanied by Miss Viola Miller, who has been quite ill.
 Mrs. Grant Smith has the grip.
 Miss Sadie Gordon spent Saturday and Sunday ill Great BarrIngton.
 Miss Bessie Miller, of Lakeville, is at Grant Smiths for few days.
 Mrs. H. Simmons. of Lakeville, visited her daughter, Mrs. Rogers, Saturday.
 Wm. Weeks was in Millerton Satur- day.
 Mrs. Wallace Wright was in Great Harrington last week.
 Several new cottages will be built at Twin Lakes this spring.
 M. McArdle. of Winsted, was town Tuesday
 Clifford Bloomer and Judson Roger came near being drowned by falling in in tho lake last week.
Connecticut western news., 1909-03-11
CANAAN, CONN. THURSDAY. MARCH II, 1909.
WANTS TO BUY CHURCH BELL
With the Money he Proposes to Save
 by Self Denial

THE NEWS has received from reader in one of the principal cities of Conecti. out, letter of inquiry relative to the medium priced bell which was purchased for the Congregational chapel in Ashley Falls, Mass, few months ago. This young man says "I am one of the mem. bers of-church and it is my ambition to save money enough, by denying my self pleasures, such as moving pictures, candy, etc., to surprise our pastor(whom I feel has done so much for mel with a bell for our little chapel which has never been able to afford one."
 The cost of the Ashley Falls bell was about $25 and if the young man can save an average of 50 cents per week, he will be able to order bell in little less than a year. And he is certainly to be com, mended for his gratitude to the pastor, his interest in the ohuroh and his willing. ness to practice this self-denial.
Connecticut western news., 1909-03-11
EAST CANAAN

George Cunning has gone 10 Wayne, Pa. from which place, in company with his sister, Mrs. Ware, he will go to Old Point Comfort, Va. for q stay of two or three weeks.
 James Keefe, an engineer on the C.. N. E. Railroad, has returned to his duties after spending Q brief time with his parents. ft.s
 The Young Men Christian Association will conduct the service in the Congre. gatioual church next Sunday morning. Mir. Wilcox, General Secretary of Tor rington and MT. Maylott, General Secre- tary of Winsted will speak. A cordial invitation extended to all, especially the young men.
 Miss Julia Pequigney, of Lakeville, spent Sunday with friends here.
 Norfolk parties have taken the con- tract to fiil the empty ice houses here hauling it from Pond Hill pond.
 The remains of Mrs. Spencer, who died in Thomaston, Conn, were brought here for burial at Canaan Valley Mon. day. She was a sister of the late Stiles Stevens.
 Chauncy Decker died at his home on College Hill of dropsy, Saturday March 9th. Age 50. Funeral Monday burial at Canaan Valley.
 The remains of Mrs. D. D. Walter were brought here for burial in Hillside cem- etery. Monday.
 Miss Moore teacher at No. . spent Sunday with relatives i'll Wnnsted.
Connecticut western news., 1909-03-11
CORNWALL HAS A
 HANDSOME LIBRARY
WAS ERECTED BY JOHN E. CALHOUN
Contains, in Addition to Library, a Public Hall, Room for use of The Town Officers and Vaults for the Safe Keeping of Records, Etc.

The Cornwall Library Association, which now has 40O0 volumes was organ ized about 40 years ago in the house of Frederick Kellogg Esq. who furnished the library with its quarters free of rent nearly the whole time until last winter, building an addition to his office for the purpose After his death, his daughters continued the use of the addition for the same purpose.
 The new library building is erected in memory of John c. Calhoun, mer- chant of New York, who was a native of Cornwall, and of Henry W. Calhoun, Esq, New York lawyer. who was a legal resident of Cornwall, by John E. Calhoun, son of the one and brother of the other. It is deeded to three trustees MT. Calhoun, Rev. E. c. Starr, and Charles L. Gold to be furnished with light, heat, etc. free of all expense, for the library's use.
 The building is of weathered stone, with green-shingled roof, designed by Ludlow and Valentine, architects of New York, and erected by MT. Snow of Norfolk and MT. Lorrain of Canaan. Its length along Main St. is Fl fit. 10 in, its width 55 fit. 6 in, being shaped like the letter l.. It stands east of the north east corner of the green. Its heigth to the plate is twenty feet and it is finished high up under the roof.
 The library room is 25 feet square with tireproof vault 51a by feet having vestibule steel doors. A large open fire place is betwe cen French windows which open southward upon a broad veranda. A balcony is reached by spiral iron stairs. The room IS we'll supplied with moveable shelves. show cases and very handsome mission furniture.
 The hall which will comfortably seat 200, is 25 feet 6 in. wide and constitutes the shorter arm of the ell and has 8 gallery at one end, stage loft deep at the other with dressing rooms underneath it. It is furnished with a new piano. table and seats.
 Between the hall and library room lies the entrance, hall 16 feet wide, from which swinging doors admit to each, and stalls lead down, to the concrete f1oored basement and up to room used by the town officers, II it. in. by IA
Connecticut western news., 1909-03-11
TOWN HALL BURNED
Safe Fell With Door Down Thus Pr e.
 serving Records

Saturday night, about II: :45 the New Marlboro town hall in Mill River was discovered, by Mrs. Nelson Stalker, to be on fire. The reflection Of the blaze ou the window of her sleeping room awakened her. She gave the alarm but the fire had gained such headway that it could not be extinguished and the citi- zens directed their effort toward saving some of the contents. They rescued a few chairs and some other articles. The Mill River grange held it's meetings in this building and lost all its parapher nalia.
 The origin of the fire is supposed to have been defective flue. The regis trars of voters were in the selectmen's $ room until 10 o'clock.
 The building was 40x60 feet ill size, two stories and basement. The first floor was used by the Congregational church society as a place for holding their prayer meetings. on the second floor was the selectmen's room and a large hall. It was built about 30 years ago and was valued at $50OO with insur- ance of $3OOO. The building will be re- built.
 Fortunally the town clerks records were not in the building at the time of the fire. The tax books and records of the assessors were in a safe about 4x6 feet in size. This safe was not locked but very fortunately fell with the door down. ward and remained closed. The records were somewhat scorched but not seri- ously damaged.
 The coming town meeting, March 15, is called to be held ill the town hall. The warrant will be read on the ruins after which the election will be held in the Congregational church.
Connecticut western news., 1909-03-11
CRITlClZES THE METHODS
Tax Commissioner Corbins Says Town
 Bookkeeping is Lax

Tax Commissioner Corbins Says Town Bookkeeping is Lax
 In his last report, tax commissioner CoI bin severly criticises the lax methods of bookkeeping D evailing in a number of the towns and the complete absence of any system to show for what purposes indebtedness was incurred. In reference to this subject the report says: ~
 "The prevailing custom seems to be for the first selectman to draw an order on the treasurer without giving him any information whatever as to the purpose for which the order is giving, making it impossible for the treasurer to give an analysis of the expenditures from in formation in his office"
 In order to eliminate this confusion MT. Corbin urges that uniform method of municipal accounting be adopted throughout the state. It is also deemed
Connecticut western news., 1909-03-11
To Have Eire-Proef Office

The county commissioners are to have the registry of deeds office for Southern Berkshire in the town hall in Great Bar rington made absolutely fire proof and several thousand dollars will be expended on the work. The floor will have to be taken up, p,steel girders will be substituted for the present wooden ones and cs- ment floor will then be laid. All of the present furniture in the office will De rs- moved and metal desks, tables and cases will be substituted.
Connecticut western news., 1909-03-11
WILL INCREASE PREMIUMS

Preparations Being Made for Great
 Burlington Fair
 A meeting of the Housatonic Agricul- tural society executive committee was held last week. Several committees were appointed and the appropriations of $700 for platform attractions and $3,- 900 for trotting were made. Itwas voted to increase the premiums in almost every department. and $25 has been of fered for competition by the Oranges of Berkshire county for the best exhibit of farm and household products. A com mittee to revise the premiums on poultry was appointed. and it is composed of O. W. Frsehan, Charles H. Shaylor, P. T. Tyer and F. J. Fuller.
Connecticut western news., 1909-03-11
A HOME LIKE HOSPITAL
Free Operations Performed for Worthy
 Poor Patients.

This hospital is modernly and attrac- iVely furnished with everything per taining to an up-to-date hospital. It is conducted in such & way that patients are made to feel at home as they are allowed to do very much as though they were in their own homes. Visitors are allowed at any time and relatives or friends may stay with patients in the hospital if desired.
 Only patients requiring surgical operations and those requiring treatment or operation for diseases of women are taken in the hospital as 8 speciality is made of surgical work only. The rates are moderate and the care the best. Only graduate trained nurses care for the patients. Patients are taken from any part of the country. Worthy poor patients who are able to only pay for their maintenance in the hospital are operated upon free of charge by the chief surgeon.
Connecticut western news., 1909-03-11
GIRLS PLAYED A "RINGER."
Now, the Winsted Girls Cannot Play
 Basket Ball Again.

Because ringer" was played in the recent game with the girls of the Bris- tol High School, Principal Walter D.. Hood of the Gilbert School has ordered that the girls five of the school be dis banded and no more girls games will be allowed as long as he IS connected with the school, says the Courant. Previous to the game, Professor Hood ruled that the girls must play in private, that is that no men must be admitted and also that only girl students should be allowed to play. AS the girls were all novices they realized that they did did not have the slightest chance with the Bristol girls and in order to make the game interesting Mss Hazel Ellis, a former student, was allowed to don a uniform. Professor Hood, who was out of town the day of the game, learned that his ruling had been ignored when he returned and the official dictum followed.
Connecticut western news., 1909-03-11
$8,382 FOR WATCH REPAIRS

The Fifteen-Year Record of JeweIer
 Tripp of MilIerton
 Since August '. 1894, Sylvester Tripp, the veteran Millerton jeweler has kept a record of watches repaired in his store when the charge was $l.00 or more. When the charge was less than S1.00 no record was made. On January 25, 1909 the number had reached S,3S2. Clock repairs and smaller jobs were not re. corded.
 MT. Tripp remarks that had he kept a record of all jewelry and timepiece re. pairs made by him since April ], ing and surprising.
Connecticut western news., 1909-03-11
HOUSATONIC VALLEY POMONA
Will Meet at West Cornwall, March ".
 The Programme

Housatonic Valley Pomona Grange No. 10 will hold a meeting with North Cornwall grange at Masonic Hall West Cornwall, March IT, 1909, begin ming at 10 a. m. The 9th degree will be conferred at the morning session, dinner on the basket plan. The lecturers s hour beginning at 9 p. m. will be open to the public and is: Good roads and guide boards, L. J. Nickerson; Play, MT. and Mrs. Henry Morehouse; Beauti- flying country homes, Mrs. Mary Read, George Senseney; Roadside improve msnt, Charles Evans; Recitation. Mil ton Hart; Music, Mrs. G. A. Vincent.
Connecticut western news., 1909-03-11
HIS LIFE HAS BEEN
 OF THE VARIED SORT
ALBERT p. BRIGGS OF CANAAN
Farmer, Miller. LiVeryman, Real Es- tate Agent, Town officer, Represen- tatiVe in the Legislature, AuCtioneer,
 Member of Helping Hand Fraternity.

THE NEWS takes pleasure ill present ing to its readers thls week the likeness of A. P. Briggs, Canaan s popular livery man, one of the best known men in the town of North Canaan.
 He was born in East Canaan on An gust 17th, 1842 and received his educa- tion in the common school in that village and in a select school in Canaan, later taking course in the Eastman Business College in Poughkeepsie, N. Y.
 The first business in which he engaged was farming after which he was, for six years, clerk in a general store then en- gazing i'll the four and feed business
Connecticut western news., 1909-03-11

fit. in. which is furnished with vault similar to that in the library room and closets for books and documents, and has similar furniture.
 The entlre building is heated by two furnaces and lighted with acetyIene gas. Its style of architecture is Colonial The windows are large and ornate with stone arches oyer them. On the north side near the corner is porch for those to use who come in vehicles. The cost of the building is not told, but cannot have been less than $25, 1000. E. c. s.
Connecticut western news., 1909-03-11
The Badge of Honor

Colonel Samuel B. Horne, of Winsted, will be applauded by old soldiers gener- ally for his statement that "the only medal worth having is the Grand Army medal" It belongs to every soldier who has a clean record and joins Post and is badge of honor that can not be ob. tained without the requisite qualifica. ions. Bridgeport Standard.
Connecticut western news., 1909-03-11
County Tax Levied

At Litchfield county meeting in Hartford, it was voted to lay county tax of Is of mill on the lists of 1908 and 1909. This, it Is calculated, will clrry the county four years.
Connecticut western news., 1909-03-11
Bought Millerton Hotel

James T. Maloney. who has managed the Brick Block hotel in Millerton,N Y for the past eight years, has purchased the property. The sale was made Mon day.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-08-12
LABOR DELEGATES IN SESSION.
CANT CURE CANCER BY MAIL
POstOfficc Department issues Fraud
Order ngninst the Nyc Snritnrium.

Washington, Aug. 10-Curing cancer
tht ough correspondence IL not being on
couragcd by the postofilce department
The combination oil cure" wit treat
ment by soothing oils on the side, was
the speciality of the DIR. benjamin i. NNe
sanitarium of Indianapolis Ind. against
which the post office department has IS
sued fraud order. The use of the mails
Ia denied to this santarium on the
ground that DR.. Nve has no santorium
although he advertises 70 treat patients
personally In his sanitarlum, n boarding
house having been used to accommodate
the few patients who called.
The department further discovered that
DR.. Nyc advertised himself as n fellow
OF tho American Association OF Physic-
ians and Surgeons" q "mcmber OF the
Incorporated Society of Science, Letters
and Art of London. England" and other
associations not recognized by reputa BILE
physicians. According to tho department
chemical analysis of DR. Nye's combina-
ton of vegetable oils that cures cancers
and tumors TO stay cured" for the mod
est sum Of s25. witch actually costs 20
cents. shows that the combination con-
ssts of cottonseed oil and some ordinary
.oniCs
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-08-12
BIG DAY AT CAMBRIDGE.
OId-Fnshion~d Ficid Day saturday for
All I.nmotIic County.

Cambridge. Aug. "a real old
fashioned field day will be celebrated
here Saturday. the first that has been
held in this part Of Lamoille county
for several years. Preparations are
completed and large crowds from tho
adjoining towns are expected.
A base ball game between jefferson
vile and Morrisvillo, n driving class
for ladies. throe-legged race. 100
ward dash n potato race and a bull
race Uhe bovines being driven to har-
nces), are some of the attractions.
There will also be a matched race be
tween the best horses in the county.
mile heats and best tire out Of five,
green race and a slow race. The
Cambridge COrnet band will furnish
music during the entire day.
The events will take place al the
Cutting track. tho committee having
the affair IN charge consisting of +.
G Wells. Dr. G. II. Newton, A. y. Cut
ting and T. NJ Wiley.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-08-12
TO IMPROVE CURRENCY.
Treasury OhicinIs Seeking Suggestions
TO National Figures.

Washington. Aug. 1o-A general
scheme for systematizng and improving
the designs on all issues OF paper money
is under consideration by Secretary Mac
Yeah and Assistant Secretary Norton OF
the treasury department.
This fact was brought out to-day by
the inquiry as to when the order Issued
by Secretary Cortelyou that the portrait
of Grover Cleveland he placed on the $40
bill would he put into effect. When the
new scheme has been worked out 1t Is
understood that Mr.. Clevelands portrait
will appear on the bills Of some denomi
nation.
The treasury officials who have the
matter In charge are sekins sugges-
lions from the artists OF the bureau
Of engraving and printing and from
experts outside of the government
service, They have also gone TO Flu
rope for new ideas by which the is
sues of paper money may be I'M
proved.
One Of the suggestions being most
seriously considered is that the por-
traits of former Presidents or other
noted Americans be not restricted to
single denomination. but that the
OF bills of the same denomination
silver certificates gold certificates,
treasury notes and greenhacks. THIS.
It is thought, will help the public to
avoid mistakes in the quick handling
of currency.
Even a more radical change than TITS
has been suggested and some OF the
treasury officials are inclined TO favor IT,
This is that the size Of bills he reduced
to about the size Of the French and Ital.
ian notes of the smaller denominations
These notes are three-fourths the siz,
of United States notes and therefore sup
posed to he easier TO handle.
reduction In the size would also eff
feet saving in their cost. In genera
the whole desire Of the treasury official.
's to adopt more artistic designs of {
simpler nature. Az present 1t is though
that there is too much elaborate schroll
work The now scheme will not he per
| fected for several months.