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Connecticut western news., 1909-08-05

Mirtle Brazie visited friends in Great Burlington Sunday. -a .
 James McCabe spent Sunday at bis home in Adams, Mass.
 Walter Carr spent Sunday with bis aunt, Mrs. James Hanlon.
 John Beckley of Hartford spent Sun- day at the home of his parents here.
 Dr. Ross returned Friday from his two weeks vacation in the Adirondacks.
 Miss Mary Mcclure, of Hartford, is spending her vacation at her home here.
 Miss Bell Roberts of Great Harrington, spent Saturday among Canaan friends.
 MT. and Mrs. Milton Northrope, of Lakevills, visited friends in town Thurs day. t#
 Miss Minnie Caldwell is spending a week in Hartford visiting relatives there.
 Miss Ruth Drum, who has been on the sick list the past few, days is around again.
 Miss Margaret McGuire is entertain ing Miss Chrissie Stewart, of New Haven.
 Rev. and Mrs. Chown, of Falls Vii lage, were guests at W. J. Argall's last Thursday.
 Mrs. Margaret McHenry, of Winsted, called on Mrs. Mary Devine Thursday of last week.
 Misses Cora and Mattie Manvel rc- turned last week from visit to relatives in West Hartford. The Misses Mary Devine and Helen Rhoades spent Sunday with friends in Great Burlington.
 Miss Ward of Falls Village was in town Sunday visiting MT. and Mrs. William H. Argall.
 F. F. Lomax of Monroeton, Pa, is spending. few days with his sister, Mrs. Ella H. Burns.
 H. s. Wells returned to Springfield, Mass, Sunday afternoon after two weeks vacation here.
 MT. and Mrs Michael Walsh of Lake vile, were over Sunday guests of their daughter, Mrs. A. Higgins.
 Rev. Harry Cornford's brother and his wife are on the briny deep on their way from England to America, expect ing to arrive here about August g.
 A private dance was given in the Town Hall Friday evening by number of young ladies, of town Dancing was enjoyed and the evening passed very pleasantly.
 Miss Celia Johnson, who has been visiting at William O'Brien's, returned to Hartford Sunday. Miss Lizzie O'Brisn accompanied her home for a short visit.
 Mrs. William BartIe of Ore Hill spent several days last week visiting her great grandson, William H. Argall, son of w. J Argall. She was accompanied by Mrs. Joseph Argall.
 Rev. T. R. Wallace, former pastor of the Methodist Church here, sailed from New York for few weeks visit in Ireland and England, last Wednesday, expecting to return some time in Sep tember.
 Tom Cregan, brakeman on the switoher, was arrested here last Friday by Samuel Reel for assault and abusive language at the East Canaan Station. He was brought before Justice Ford Friday evening, plead guilty, and paid the fine of $l.00 and costs, amounting to $979
Connecticut western news., 1909-08-05
TO WATER CONSUMERS

The North Canaan Water Company hereby requests consumers to discontinue the.use of water for sprinkling roads and lawns, and also to see that their faucets are kept from leaking.
Connecticut western news., 1909-08-05
By Georgel 1

By George It's fine on the river these moonligh
 nights, And there always is something a-dolng There are fishing boats, launches ane
 row boats galore,
 And, By George! there's couple can
 being.
 The fishermen, anchored, stand quietly
 by And haul in the fish, small and large, While launches and row boats go skip
 ping by, and
 The canoe ? that's paddIed-By
 George Some people enjoy climbing mountains
 or else
 Exploring some cavern or gorge, But for real solid comfort there's noth
 ing quite like The canoe that's paddled-By George A look of joy comes from all who float As slowly ahead they forge. And the full moon smiles upon the Rir Who sits in the canoe-By George The people ashore look with longing
 eyes At the fleet as they go-By Georgel And one and all they envy the girl Who rides in the oanoe-By George!
Connecticut western news., 1909-08-05

WANTED TO EXCHANGE-Dair farm, 275 acres stock, tools and machinery, all equipped good buildings, smooth land, for village property in sharon. Further particulars in- quire of Herbert Eggleston, Milerton, N, 9 Box 2Sl,
Connecticut western news., 1909-08-05

WANTED-Po to do general house work. Good cook and competent. Address, J. F. Rains, Canaan.
Connecticut western news., 1909-08-05
MISCELLANEOUS

REAL ESTATE-FRrms and village property for sale or rent. Farm mortgages negotiated
 J. c. Roraback, Canaan. Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1909-08-05

WANTED--To buy good, sound horse, not over ten years old, not afraid of autos or cars, No fancy price. Nj. Warner, General Store. East Canaan. ...a
Connecticut western news., 1909-08-05

A. K. EATEN, optican of Torrington, Conn. will be at "The Garfield" hotel the first Mon- If unable to call send postal. Consultation free. ...
Connecticut western news., 1909-08-05
WANTED

wANTED--A reliable man at Canaan to manage our business. Farm buyers send for booklet.
 D. B. Cornell Co, West StoclSbridge, Mass.
Hot Springs post., 1909-02-13
Nv NvasI1ington's
 Birthday Ball

A ball that promises to eclipse all previous efforts in that line is sched- uled for Washington's birthday, Mon- day, Feb. 22, by the management of the Hot Springs hotel, and the fact that the ladies of the town are already talk ing an active interest in the event it's success is assured. Now that the days are getting longer travelling is pleas ure, especially in big sled filled with soft hay and warm robes. Jack Price will conduct free round-trip excur- sion from Tofty City for overnight guests of the hotel; and in order that nobody need stay away. the stage fare for parties who will be the guests of townpeople on this holiday has been made so very low that none can afford to miss the fun. Special music will be provided for the big dance, and the sleighride will be diversion long to be remembered.
Hot Springs post., 1909-02-13

team. Eddie is working with his father on that stream.
 Tony Bosio, one of the Tanaua's old est prospectors, who is now employed on Thanksgiving creek, was in the city several days during the past week.
 Frank L. Smith, a citizen of Tanana, was in the city last "Wednesday and Thursday.
 Mrs. Geo. L. Morrison was confined to her bed several days this week, but at present is enjoying god health.
 Angus aebb, the Eureka creek min ing man, visited town last Tuesday.
 Tom Woodson, Al Goslow, Dave Ed wards and Henry York were registered at the Hot Springs hotel early in the week.
Hot Springs post., 1909-02-13
COMING AND GOING

Billy Withrow, who has been pros pecting on Eureka during the past six weeks, came to this city last Saturday, and left the next day for Fairbanks.
 Michael Kingston left for Eureka creek Monday last to do representation work on his claim.
 L. E. Anderson, of the Central road house on Sullivan creek, was a visitor in town last Saturday and Sunday at tending to business matters.
 M. T. Shorty Robinson, of Sullivan creek, paid a social visit to the city several days recently.
 Eddie Shenkle came to town last Saturday from Sullivan with his dog
Hot Springs post., 1909-02-13
Received
 Sad News

Mir. and Mrs. w. Sam Clark on Thursday morning last received the sad intelligence of the sudden death of Mir. Clark's sister, Miss Nellie E. Clark, at Livermore, Gal, of heart failure. Attorney John A. Clark left there but @ short time ago and had just ar rived in Fairbanks. The deceased has three brothers residing in Alaska, the mother is the only member at the old family home, the husband and father having recently died, and his loss had sadly affected the young lady,
Hot Springs post., 1909-02-13

highest flight; he has made the only flight in which the aeroplane car Tied two men besides the operator; his aeroplane arises solely by the aid of it's own motor, without being given an initial impetus by mans finger to it; he has earned s1O0, 900,
 the price for the patent in France of his invention, paid by Lazare Veil Ter, French financier and patron
Hot Springs post., 1909-02-13

derisive term by which he was form erly known, 'the Yankee Buffer, " is no longer heard here. Wright has been awarded the beautiful Michelin Cup, the costly trophy offered by
 the Aero Club of France for the most successful demonstration of aerial navigation. Wright has made the longest flight with machine heavier than air; he has made the
Hot Springs post., 1909-02-13

Paris, Feb. 12.-Since Wilbur Wright has dem nssrated the supe- riority of his aeroplane over all other models of airships by his suc' cessful exhibition at Le Mans last week of making continuous flight for a distance of 1855 miles in less than four hours, he has been the re. cipient of much attention from the scientific men of France, and the
Hot Springs post., 1909-02-13
WRIGHT WINS ALL PRIZES
American BiufHs Aeropane Perform Wonder s Awarded the Famous
 E1cheAn France s..a X

of aviation; up to this time he has taken all the prizes for which he has competed in France, including the Aero Club gold medal and it's prize of 5000 for the longest flight over an enclosed ground; on his return to the United States Wright and his brother Orville will be presented
 with gold medals worth 5000 each,
 given by the Aero Club of America.
Hot Springs post., 1909-02-13

spread rapidly over the creek, caus- ing a large crowd of anxious friends to assemble about the scene, and feeling of great relief was notice able when the extent of the cave-in's deadly work was made known. The obsequies of Johnson and Pickering took place in Fairbanks yesterday,
Hot Springs post., 1909-02-13
CAVE-W KILLS TWO WORKIWGNEW

and were attended by large crowds of people. The deceased were mem bers of several fraternal societies,
 under whose auspices the funerals were conducted. Since this acci- dent occurred much discussion has been iudulged in regarding the ne- cessity of competent mine inspection.
Hot Springs post., 1909-02-13

lous. The fatal accident occurred at the workings of Cook 6 Barnette,
 on No. l, below, Dome creek. The unfortunate miners who lost their lives were Lars Johnson and Joe Pickering, both of whom were well known throughout the Tanana re- zion. The news of the fatality
Hot Springs post., 1909-02-13

Fairbanks, Feb. l2.-Dome creek on last Tuesday was the scene of the first fatal cave-in of the new year in the diggings hereabouts. Two miners were instantly crushed to death, and the escape of 27 other men who were at work in the same place at the time is almost miracu-
Hot Springs post., 1909-02-13
Maudie Was
 Going Some

Jack Sipp, of the freighting outfit of Dixon & Sipp, left Hot Springs at 2'3o Monday afternoon, in company with Dick Richards, driving the scel- ebrated mule Maud hitched to double ender. telegraphed from Fairbanks to his partner that he made the trip in 24 hours, including stop of six hours on Goidstrean. This is the best time that has ever been made between the two places.
 Sipp is expected to return to Hot Springs next Monday.
 Within. the next F months 10000 tons of dynamite will be used on tho Panama canal.
Hot Springs post., 1909-02-13
To Hau, Lumber

Jack Price and Jack Desmond leave next Monday to begin hauling about 150, ,OO0 feet of lumber from Manley's s Hootlinana mill to his mines on Glenn. They will use the heavy teams and sleds, and expect to finish the job in about three weeks.
Hot Springs post., 1909-02-13

outside the territory. Many guests will be in attendance from Tacoma, the home of Judge Wickersham be- fore he became permanent resident of Alaska.
Hot Springs post., 1909-02-13

Seattle, Feb. 12.-The big Alaska contingent in this city is making ex- tensive arrangements to receive and banquet Judge James Wickersham, the new congressional delegate, in
Hot Springs post., 1909-02-13

appropriation asked for by the Alaska Road Commission will be
 eloquently indorsed. This will un- doubtedly be the most notable
 gathering of Alaskans ever held
Hot Springs post., 1909-02-13

this city on Washington's birthday.
 The banquet will take place at one of Seattle's big hotels, a number of the best orators of the west will be present. and the million-dollar"
Hot Springs post., 1909-02-13

Sugar growing ranks next to mining in South America: Tie amount of money invested IS supwaIos of S7, ,OO0, 900. The production iast year is estimated 4O,OOO tons, worth about s63 & ton.
Hot Springs post., 1909-02-13

Because native trees are too slow of growth to meet the demand for lumber, New Zealand is introducing trees from America, Euroge and Australia.
Hot Springs post., 1909-02-13

Panama, Feb. 12.-There is a runor in circulation to the effect that William Lane, the absconding
Hot Springs post., 1909-02-13

paymaster's clerk at Fort Gibbon,
 had been placed under arrest at Circle City, and is being detained
Hot Springs post., 1909-02-13

awaiting instructions from Colonel Cook. Lane is charged with en- bezzlement of army fnnd, for which
Hot Springs post., 1909-02-13
Will Celebrate
 Two Holidays

Yesterday (Friday, the 12th) being the Tooth birthday of Abraham Lincoln and tomorrow Sunday, the 14th) being St. Valentines day, it is deemed appro- priate to celebrate both holidays by 8 Social Dance at Hot Springs Hotel to- night Saturday., and everybody is cor diallv invited to attend. Good music has been provided. COMMITTEE.
 Mrs. Fred Howard, Mrs. Carvelson, Robert Black and Mir. Weller, all of Kemperville, came up to Hot Springs last Wednesday evening to attend the social gathering at ''Dad" Davidson's.
Hot Springs post., 1909-02-13
CROOKED LANE HAS MANY TURN4

a reward of S2OO has been offered. As a deserter from the army, $50 is offered for his capture.
The Nevada County picayune., 1909-12-09
UNION BAPTIST
 HIGH SCHOOL
'DeSoto and His Route Through Arkansas"-by Miss Dali Warmack,
 Sophomore Year.

Ferdinando DeSoto, a Spanish captain and explorer was born at Heres de Caballeros, in Estre- madura, in 1496.
 He was of family of good position.
 He began active life in 15l9. Tn 152S we find him exploring the coasts of Guatemala and 4u- catau. and in 1532 led rein forcement of 300 volunteers to the assistance of PiZzarO in Peru. To him was due the discovery ot the pass through the mountains to Cuzco, and in the capture ot that city and many other lm- portant engagements he bore a brilliant part.
 After the completion of the conquest, Desoto, who had land- ed in America with nothing of his own but his sword and target. returned to Spain with a fortune of an hundred and fourscore thousand ducats. v This enabled him to marry the daughter of his old patron, Da-
The Nevada County picayune., 1909-12-09
PUBLIC SALE

At the residence of the late H. c. Wood, 15 miles east of Pres colt on the Wire road,
 MONDAY, DEC. 13, 1909, I will sell at public outcry the following:
 One lot of Household goods. 50 bushels of corn, 1 killing Hogs, 1 milk Cow l brood Mare, work Mule, buggy, wagon and harness, black smith tools, farm ing implements, 10 bushels of peas, 15 bushels of sweet pota- toes and various other articles. Sale begins at 10 A. M.
 MRS. H. C. WOOD.
The Nevada County picayune., 1909-12-09

changing it for skins. Next they went south west, passing over very high mountains to place named Tula. Here they met Indians with whom they could not talk, though they were brave and fought more savagely than any they had met. The Spaniards went south eastward to the towns of Antiamque, a ten days journey from Tula. Antiamque was in a rich country and on the river of the Cayas (Now Ouachita.)
 Here they spent the winter. This place is in what is now Union or Ashly county. From here DeSoto followed the Ouchita river to the Red river. At the mouth of the Red river he died, which was Tn 1542, and was buried in the Mississippi river, because he and his followers claimed to be Gods. And to keep the Indians from knowing it, for it would never do for them to know that one of the Gods had died, his men decided to bury him in the river. So, in the silence of the night. while the priest sang in low tones, De- Soto's body, wrapped in his mantle, was sunk into the waters of the mighty river.
 Dali Warmack,
 Sophomore Year.
The Nevada County picayune., 1909-12-09

villa, and to maintain all the state the house of nobleman requireth.'
 In 1539 DeSoto landed in Florida with 600 followers. Fo~ two years they wandered over and near this region searching for gold and fighting with the Indians. In May 1541 he reach ed the Mississippi River (called by him Rio Grande) somewhere between what is now Helena and the mouth of the Arkansas. He remained here thirty days, pre- pairing a way to cross the river.
 When crossed, he captured the town of Aquixo. Three days later he entered the towns of Casqui. In all the town of Cas- qui the people were friendly. One day a chief brought two blind men to DeSoto and asked him to heal them. DeSoto erected a great cross and told him the story of Jesus and asked him to Wor- ship Christ, saying that He alone could restore sight to the blind, and that He was always ready to listen to the prayers of His children. The chief promised DeSoto he would worship God. In few days he went to DeSoto and thanked him for the cross, for it had done them great good.
 DeSoto next went to Pacaha, a one days journey from Casqui. The town was large and we'll fortified with walls and towers. There was much old corn in the town and plenty of new in the fields. There was dug around the town a ditch which led to a large lake between the walls and river. This lake was abounded with fish. DeSoto sent So men north to the province of Caluca, which was seven days journey. They returned discouraged, hay ing been forced to eat green plums and cornstalks. DeSoto next went southwest four days journey and reached Quigate ton the Arkansas river ) The h. dians told DeSoto that toward the northwest there was a town, Coligoa, near the mountains. So they turned their steps traveling toward this place. The town was on the bank of a river, at the foot of hill. The soil was rich and corn plentiful,
 Leaving Caligoa they turned southward, passed over rough country, through two towns and finally reached Cayas, which was a mountainous country. They remained here a month. The corn was better than any they had seen. They also found a lake of Hot water which the horses liked. Here (the place now called Hot Springs) they made salt The Indians carried the salt over the country ex-
The Nevada County picayune., 1909-12-09
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to extend our sincere thanks to the doctors and our many friends for til IT kindness
The Nevada County picayune., 1909-12-09

and expressios n of sympathy shown in our late sad bereave-
 Ii 1t iIthe otsef our darling
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1909-10-21

BOYS! GIRLS. COLUMB BI.
CYCLE FREE. Gseatest offer out
Get your friends to subscribe to our
magazine and We will max you a pres
ent of $4,000 Columbia Bicycle-the
best made. Ask for particulars, free
outfit and circular telling Chow to
Start" Address, "The Bicycle Man."
29-3l East 2ld St., New York City, NY.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1909-10-21
The Largest Orchard.

Spokane, Wash, Oct. 16,-Whai
is designed to be the largest CONNER
cial orchard in the world, devoted
exclusively to Winesap and Spitzen-
berg apples. will be devoted near the
town of Entiat, Wash. in the Colum-
bia river valley, north of Wenatchee
by a syndicate headed bv H. J.
Shinn and Dr. N. frederick Essig. of
Spokane, and joseph Platter of
Entiat. The company, just incor-
porated under the laws of ths state
of Washington with capital of $50, =
600 for DEVELOPMENT PURPOSES. has n
tract of 4S0 acres of land on the
Entist river, where it will plant be-
tween 80 900 and $40 900 trees, includ-
ing 5000 already in the ground. The
land is served by the company's
irrigation plant. taking water from
the Entiat river. Contracts have
been awarded for 81 900 Winesap
and Spitzenberg trees. which win be
planted this fall and next spring.
Experts say that these varieties are
certain to be accepted bv the Ameri-
can Pomoloeical society at its con-
vention in 1912 as the highest stand
ard commercial varieties, because of
their color, flavor, uniformity and
keeping quality.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1909-10-21
Billy Boy Suicides.

San Bernardino. Oct. 6.-Billy
Boy. the Piute murderer is dead. With
his only remaining cartridge he sent
bullet through his heart and died in
the or ante fortress where he made a
desperate stand against the sheriff.
posses last week. The Indians body
was crsmated on hastily constructed
funeral pyle bv the officers who ran
him to death on the Colorado desert.
the sandy home Of his Indian fore
fathers.
Early Yesterday the combined posses
under Sheriff Ralphs arrived within
striking distance of the murders lair.
A line of scouts was thrown out and
the fortress encircled After several
shots were unanswered, daring
Indian trailer crept forward to within
two hundred yards. and returned and
made the Piute death sign. The posse
moved forward and saw Billy Bows
foot exposed A shot was fired at it
but it did not move. Then the fort
was entered. Billy had removed his
shoe, placed the muzzle of his rife
against his heart and fired. Apparent
ly he had been dead week. Brush
and drie cactus was heaped over his
body and it was cremated.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1909-10-21
OREGON WOOL
RATES EAST
Matter of Rate Reduction
Threshed Out.

Charges of Eastern Oregon wool
growers that the o. r. & N. Co.
and connecting lines eastward main
tain excessive rates on the transporta
tion of wool were threshed out be.
fore Examiner Lyon, of the Inter.
state Commerce Commission. yester.
day. An array of interesting data
was presented bearing on railroad
rates and restrictions which the to.
r. & N. Co. is alleged to have estab
lished upon the wool industry through
out the eastern portion of the state.
says the Oregonian.
The case was that of the Oregon
Railroad Commission against the COM
panies. and the testimony tending to
esta blish the unfairuess of the rail-
road companies was developed by Ore
gon Commissioners West, Campbell
and Aitchison Officers of the Ore
0on Woolgrowers' Association were
on hand to testify.
The principal grievance of the
wool men against the o. R. & N.
Co. was the fact that the company re-
fuses to accept sack shipments.
Unless wool is baled. 1t will. not be
accepted at any of the company's 8
stations foi shipments east. Other
companies do not have that restric-
tion. but the wool men complained
that excessive rates prevail on the
o. r. & NJ. Oregon Short Line and
connecting lines to the Atlantic sea-
board. Emphasis was placed on the
fact that. while wool in the grease
goes east from Portland for 81 per
100 pouds. to ship from Huntington.
400 miles on the way, costs 50. 13 per |
100 pounds.
AS to being compelled to ship in