Connecticut western news., 1909-02-11

THE NEWS will begin in the near future, probably next week, the publi- cation of the great serial story "A Gentleman From Mississippi" It is written from the play by that name which IS at the present time drawing packed houses in the cities It has to do with the intrigue and chicanery in high politics and is the story of the expert ences of a square man who went to Congress with the idea of faithfully representing his constituents. Coming as it does when there is a controversy between the President and Congress, it is particularly timely and will be read with great interest.
 Death of Mrs. Barnes
 Mrs. Henry Barnes, 69, died at an early aour Saturday morning after an illness of several weeks. The funeral was held Monday afternoon at the house, Rev. k. 0. Gillettee officiating, burial in the lower cemetery. The news of her death came as a surprise to Canaanites as it was not supposed her condition was serious. Mrs. Barnes was a woman who won the love and respect of every one and her loss is greatly deplored. She is survived by husband, daughter, Miss Edith Barnes, who resides at home, and two sons, Dr. Irving Barnes of Oyster Bay, l.. l., and Prof. Clinton Barnes of Worcester, Mass, to whom the sympathy of the entire village is ex- tended.
 The Final Assembly
 On Friday evening of next week the final meeting of the assembly course will be held in town hall. The evening will be devoted to dancing and good time is anticipated. Beeman 6 Hatchs' Hartford orchestra of five pieces will provide the music, i. G., violin, cornet, piano, clarinet and drum. Admission to others than assembly members will be by 8 members invitation. Dancing tickets will cost $1 1.50 each. Each lady IS requested by the, committee to bring a box containing refreshments sufficient for two persons. These boxes will be collected at the door and distributed later. The committee Ill charge of the event includes Miss Della Graney, Miss Catherine Finnegan, Mrs. Bullock, Mrs. FelteD, Messrs Bullock, Pulver and Ross. Electric Pump
 It is possible that the water for the i Central New England and N. Y., N. H. 6 H. locomotives here may be pumped by electricity. Negotiations with that end in view are now pending. Should this be done, it is likely that the motor will be placed in the pump house on the banks of the Blackberry rIver. a short distance south of the station and the pump and tank in the 0. N. E. yard abandoned, engines on both roads taking water from the tank near the junction. But the aforesaid negotiations may be of the same kind as those which have been ill progress for several years rela- tive to lighting the station by electricity.
 The Canaan basket ball team will go to Sharon tomorrow (Friday) evening IO pldJ O 1OGuA II Shlh0 nlOil bh6 OudIou team.
 Death of Miles E. Briggs
 Miles E. Briggs, youngest son of the late Hiram Briggs, was born in East Ga naan, Sept. 14th, 1850. He died at his home in St. Paul, Minnesota, on Feb. B., 1909 after an illness of several weeks, duration. He commenced his business career as clerk in the store of c. J. Camp in West Winsted which place he filled for several years. In 1872 he left the parental roof to seek his fortune i'll the west where by his energy and persever. ance, combinded with rare business tact, he had won position financially. Re- gently he erected house in which he planed to enjoy the evening of life but as he, few days ago, wrote his brother, A. P. Briggs: "Just about as we are in reach of the goal we are worn out and ready to die" Miles, although very fond of his adopted city, kept a warm place in his heart for his boYhood home. made frequent visits to it and planned to come again this year, but his Journey was to be to the heavenly Canaan. He is survived by his wife and one son on whom this great sorrow falls with crush ing weight.