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Sharp County record., 1910-06-17
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- tS@sS'%AN3 NA%N ~ SN~ O-S'O
citizens, is busily engaged cut
ting his alfalfa crop this week.
Elder R. A. Robbins preacho &C
Sunday night at the Christian
church and had a good congre.
cation.
Byrd Baker and El Frazier Of
Wood were in the city Saturday
attending meeting of the Ma.
sonic lodge.
j. l.. Goodman and wife, who
were recently married, were WIS.,
itors among relatives and friends
here Sunday.
Robert L, Stephens and Road
Overseer J. e. Orr were at Even
ing Shade Monday looking after
some business.
Walker McJunkin was over
from lizard county last Saturday
and Sunday mixing with the fair
sex Of our city.
Oscar Heath and Troy Martin,
two Of our most estimable young
gentlemen, are at Salem attend
ing the teachers institute.
Prof, n. w. Gilbert left Tues
day for Sidney, where he will
make an effort to secure a posi-
ton in the school. We wish him
success.
County Judge w. H. Kelley
appointed John Oyler school di"
rector Monday to succeed W. W,
McJunkin, who has removed from
the district.
Rev, P. A, Wiles Of Sidney, a
Baptist minister who has a reg
ular appointment here, delivered
q good sermon to those Of our
people who were in attendance
Sunday.
ChiIdrens' Day exercises at the
Methodist church have been
postponed until the fourth Sun.
day in the present month when it
is hoped to have a splendid pro.
gram and enjoyable time.
A, A, King and family Of Har-
dy were here the latter part of
last week visiting among friends,
\ Much sympathy is expressed for
this family over the death Of
their young son, who was drown
cd at Hardy last week.
\ Miss Maggie Hansen, daughter
II Of Peter Hansen Of Lave Creek
n township, was thrown from her
n horse while returning home from
n tho teachers institute here last
N week, but very luckily did not
NJ sustain serious injuries,
B, A, Spradlin, late president
Of the Mountain Home College,
has been employed as principal
N OF tho Ash Flat High School,
M Prof, Spradlm is u thorough
M teacher and 4 fine school is ox-
IN Mpected under him, The assistant
"a #teachers have not been employed
&yet.
M The teachers institute closed
MFriday and the town looks bit
Ndull now since all the army Of
Nf teachers can be seen no more,
' a largo number Of teachers were
'I' n regular attendance and the in.
n tutute is said to have been one Of
M he most successful ever held in
w Fhe county,
Our people have decided to
pave The annual picnic at this
placo on the 10Th day Of July.
'rominent speakers will be Sc.
for the occasion and other
tlroetions will be on the ground,
ou had better mako up your
nind right now TO como to Ash
lat on picnic day.
'|W III t1bn Af NTatIiaa a iaa1
Connecticut western news., 1910-04-07
LAKEVILLE

Lester Patchin has stored his house. hold goods ill part of Mrs. B. Miller's house.
 Prof. Evins has moved into his new home i'll the Dr. Bissell house.
 Myron Holley has been making some Improvements in the harness shop build ing cutting 8 door in facing the Roberts Co.'S store, and other improvements in- side, fitting it up for livi1 2 rooms.
 Miss Emily Chapln has been taking a two weeks vacation visiting friends in New York, Brooklyn and other place.
 Mrs. Henry Vourandes is improving the looks of her property on Water street by grading, putting in a terrace and taking away the old shrubbery.
 Dr. Jennings and Charles Rudd have been spending few days with Malcolm Rudd and enjoying the opportunity of trout fishing. /.
 Misses Cora Rogers and Marcia Turner spent a day or two in Hartford this week.
 E. w. Spur Go. have sold their black team driven by Frank Rockefellow to A. B. Landon.
 James Ellis has closed out his equip ments for mail carrying and went to NEW l OIh Oh W6uA6S1dy GO IedTu IO run an auto and expects to take charge of R. N, Barnum's auto this year.
 Floyd 'Hamm has moved into the rooms vacated by MT. Doty iu the Pulver house on Water street,
 Fred Reed, Jr., started for California last Tuesday, where he expects to join his mother and younger brother.
 Frank Melvin has been on the sick list for the past week.
 Willard Palmer spent last Sunday wis., iting friends in Canaan.
 Carl Win has moved into the house recently vacated by Curtis Harris.
 o. H. Osborn and children spent last Sunday with MT. and Mrs. W. N. Beebe in Canaan.
 The house recently occupied by John Cannon on Bostwick hill is undergoing general repairs. Ed. Reynsford has the contract.
 A. Martin is getting ready for summer business and he already has one fine new auto, and Sheldon is expected any day from New York with another.
 Mrs. Wm. Rosseter, who has been to the hospital i'll Pittsf1eld for an operation, returned home last Tuesday night much | improved ill health.
 Mrs. Charles Miller spent two or three days in Pittsfield last week visiting Frank. returning home Friday mig lit, with her daughter, Florence.
 Miss Esther Frink returned to her school duties ill Stepney last Sunday,
Connecticut western news., 1910-04-07
The Crush.

It was at an afternoon tea, with the usual musical accompaniment. The mans man had been literally dragged there, an unwilling victim, by zeal ous friend who liked afternoon teas with a musical accompaniment. Need less to say, the jealous friend was 0 ladies' man.
 The mans man was very unhappy. He had sulked and had positively re- fused to be introduced to the bevy of charming girls presiding at the tea tables, much to the chagrin of the la dies man, who naturally couldn't un- derstand the attitude of the mans man. It was memorable. from his point of view. But a ray of hope glim- mered in his breast when the mans man rushed up to him, exclaiming:
 ''I say, old fellow, introduce me to the fiat lady sitting over in the corner, will you?"
 The eyes of the ladies' man glis- tened.
 with the greatest of pleasure" he cried. Have you got crush on herr"
 "No," replied the mans man salvage ly. "I should say it was quite the other way. She's sitting on my hat"-, Philadelphia Ledger.
Connecticut western news., 1910-04-07
CORNWALL HOLLOW

The. remains of Dyer Howe, who died in Ohio, were brought to Cornwall Hol low, Sunday, for burial. MT. Howe was former resident here.
 There are a few changes here this spring. MT. and Mrs. Nolting moved last week from MT. Baldwin's farm. MT. and Mrs. James Hamilton have moved in to take their place as care-tak- CTS. MT. Hamilton was formerly an as sistant undertaken in New York until his health failed. He came here as manager on Artist Foster farm. where he remained two years. Then with re- covered health he returned to New York. Now he finds it necessary to seek country air and outdoor work again.
 MT. Burton and family moved from Dwight Brinton' S farm to Ashley Falls last week.
 It is reported there are to be few more changes i'll the near future.
 John O'Brien discontinued selling milk to Borden's company April first. He is selling cream to the Goshen cream cry now.
 Tine local people should be we'll SUD- piled with groceries, as three grocery teams vlslt Cornwall Hollow every week. Robinson Dean started in the first Cf March. Now Whiting Wilcox sends mp q team from his store.
 Mrs. A. r. Palmer recently spent sev- eral days with her daughter, Mrs Henry Poland in Bridgeport.
 E. H. Ocain and man sawed up Mrs Harrison s wood last week with hls gas oline engine.
 Mrs. Denison and daughter, Mi ss Maud, are visiting relatives and friends in Saybrook. Later they expect to go to New York, where they formerly resided
 Mrs. Holmes and little daughter have returned home from Cream Hill. Tine former will keep house for her father MT Denison, while her mother is away
 Roads are getting in fine condition once more.
 There was an unusually large harvest of maple sugar and syrup this year.
Connecticut western news., 1910-04-07
The Stinn of lnuratitude.

A young physician ill the east side. New York city, spends much time in charitable practice, says the. Newark Star. In fact. he sometimes gives to a poor patient enough money to pay for prescriptions. Pm not getting rich" he explains, but 1 simply can't see them suffer for medicines that may put them on their feet again."
 Not many days ago the doctor had occasion to visit woman who occu- pied one small tenement room with her three children. After making out a prescription he gave her $2, telling her to buy the medicine and to use the change for needed food. On the following day as he was about to en- ter the tenement for a second call he met the ten-year-old daughter of the patient
 How is your mother? he inquired of the child.
 "Oh, she's all well" was the an- swer. "She took the $2 and got real doctor"
Connecticut western news., 1910-04-07
He Saw More Lights.

In one of the hotels recently some new electric lights were put in use in a decorative way. 4 young man who lives on the hill happened in during the evening and noticed the lights.
 They're very nice," he said to the head waiter, "but why didn't you put up more"
 The head waiter, knowing the young mans fondness for articles enumerat- ed on the wine list. replied, ''I think you'll see more of them before you leave, MT. So-and-so."
 The young man remained in the cafe a couple of hours and imbibed rather freely of liquid refreshments. When he got ready to leave he sought the head waiter.
 Much obliged to you," he said. Did you put the extra ones in fir mel?
 Certainly" replied the head waiter. lowing.
 The young man left the hotel feel ing greatly honored.-Denver Post.
Connecticut western news., 1910-04-07
Suppressinu Swearino.

Profane as well as legal oaths, have been the subject of many parliament tary measures in England. No fewer than five separate bills, having the prevention of swearing for their ob- ject were presented during the reign of James l.. but it was not until 1923 that an enactment was finally carried defining and controlling the offense. In 1885 a public department was es- tablished to collect the fines enforced by this law. The officials of this Gp- partment. of whom one was appointed i'll every parish, were allowed 2S. Cd in the pound on the money thus col lected, and the balance was paid over to the bishop for the benefit of the deserving poor. These penalties ceased to be enforced after the restoration. but were revived by a statute of Will liam and Mary and still further in- creased under George II. - London ScraDS
Connecticut western news., 1910-04-07
.As SHARON *

coach the singers, to MT. Kirby, who kindly loaned and delivered his piano for the minstrels' use, to Mrs. Loucks, Mrs. Kenny and Miss Prindle, who at tended to the wants of the timer man" on Friday evening, 10 the stage decor ator, MT. Baker, to MT Livingston. who was the originator of the entire scheme and the composer of the local hits, jokes and songs, and finally to" the public in general who responded so generously to the sale of tickets and thus enabled the committee to realize in net proceeds about $200, to all these and to everyone who helped, we voice the sentiment of the Village Improvement Committee and make our bow of thanks. An eye wit ness reports the following episode in the lunch room following the minstrel entertainment. The members of the circle had very quietly arranged for a surprise in the shape of gifts from them selves to Messrs. Livingstone and Wood ward and to Miss Eggleston as @ testi- monial to their earnest efforts, The lat ter was given beautiful gold and pearl mounted opera glasses, the former each handsome fountain pens Messrs Dakin, Baker and Ryan made the presentation speeches, which were happily responded to by the recipients.
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Connecticut western news., 1910-04-07
CANAAN VALLEY

The auction at Stiles Stevens Satur- day was we'll attended and things brought good prices.
 Mir. and Mrs. Clinton Chapin are spending few days with her brother, Stiles Stevens.
 MT. and Mrs. Fred Robbins, of Water bury, spent several days last week with their father, Dwight Robbins.
 Melville Smith, of Springfield, is visit ing at 0. G. Thompson's.
 The boys arc spending their time fish ing and report good luck.
 Stiles Stevens has sold the Mosely place to John August Anderson.
 August Anderson, of Clayton. has moved his family onto the Toby hill farm, and August Anderson, of Canaan Valley has gone to Hartford.
 It looks now as if spring was really here but we may havo snow vet.
 March came ill very lamblike and went out in the same way.
 MT. Ogushiwitz has gone to New York and his tenant, Mir. Molando, has moved onto the farm.
 August Anderson has purchased a fine span of horses. He found them ill Norfolk.
 Israel Ogushiwitz has leased his farm for three years to Ned Malnati.
Connecticut western news., 1910-04-07
Saving Fish After Floods.

"One of the most important lines of work carried on by the fisheries branch of the government" said an official, "is the rescue of food and game fishes from the overflowed lands in the Mis- sissippi valley. After the floods sub side shallow pools are left that are wholly disconnected from the streams, and in these the fishes gradually per ish as the drying of the pools pro gresses. By sending men to seine these pools the government each year saves and returns to public waters hundreds of thousands of valuable fishes. es."-Washington Herald.
Connecticut western news., 1910-04-07
LEGAL NOTICES

ABSTRACT OF CANAAN, ss.. Probate b Court, March %, 1910.
 Estate of Caroline Emmons, late of North Canaan, in said District, deceased
 The Court of Probate for the district of Canaan hath limited and allowed six months from date hereof, for the creditors of said Estate to exhibit their claims for settlement Those who neglect to present their accounts, properly attested within said time, will be debarred a recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate are re- quested to make immediate payment to
 CHARLES Fl GOODRICH, Executor.
 2SO Park Place, Brooklyn, N. ".
Connecticut western news., 1910-04-07
Portugal.

Portugal obtained it's name from Porto, the haven or port where the Gauls landed their stores. This is Oporto, called by the Portuguese O Porto the porN. The town was given as a dowry to Teresa when she mar ried Henry de Lorraine, who styled himself Earl of Portugal because the place was known as the portus Gallo rum Ghe port of the Gauls). The name finally extended to the whole country.
Connecticut western news., 1910-04-07
OF CANAAN, ss. Probate U Court March 23 1910.

Estate of Arthur r. Turner, late of Canaan in said district, deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the district of Canaan hath limited and allowed six months from date hereof, for the creditors of said Estate to exhibit their claims for settlement. Those who neglect to present their accounts. properly attested, within said time, will be debarred recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate are re- quested to make immediate payment to
 CLARENCE k. TURNER, Administrator, St. Cloud. Fla.
Connecticut western news., 1910-04-07
RESTRICT OF CANAAN, ss. Probat

h| Court March 15, 19l0-
 Estate of Eliza A. Sedgwick, late of Ca- naan in said district, deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the district of Canaan hath limited and allowed six months from date hereof, for the creditors of said Estate to exhibit their claims for settlement. Those who neglect to present their accounts, properly attested, within said time, will be debarred a recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate are re- quested to make immediate payment to
 J. SEDGwICK TRACY, Executor, Falls Village, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1910-04-07
WALL PAPERS

From one Of the largest and best manufacturers Assortment is com plete-variety enough to please all tastes-prices to suitany purse.
 Papers in stock from 10c to 40c a double roll.
 The "SPECIAL" sample books afford a wide range of styles, beautiful and artistic designs. Paper can be obtained in a couple of days.
Connecticut western news., 1910-04-07
c. L. Parsons & Sons
 CANAAN. CONN.
Farms Wante d

I have a party wanting to lease a farm l to years that will carry 25 COWS and 2 teams, with barns in condition acceptable to the Borden Milk Go. This party will buy the stock and tools.
Connecticut western news., 1910-04-07

I am now looking for parties wishing to sell farms and village property-from the cheapest to the high priced farm or home. Want to list them with the best agency in New York City. No charge for advertising. Please hand in your names and description of property that we may advertise them in the March book.
 Call on or address
Connecticut western news., 1910-04-07
OF CANAAN, ss., Probate A( Cnnrt Mnnch % lQl0

Estate of Margaret England, late of North Canaan, in sad District, deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the district of Canaan hath limited and allowed six months from date hereof, for the creditors of said Estate to exhibit their claims for settlement. Those who neglect to present their accounts, properly attested, within said time. will be debarred recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate are re- quested to make immediate payment to
 CHARLES W. ENGLAND, Administrator. East Canaan, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1910-04-07
Tuesday, April 12

at 10 o'clock a. m., rain or shine the following property: l Woods two horse Moving Machine, 1 Tiger Horse Rake, 1 Wheel Barrow, 1Square Harrow, 1 portable Potash Kettle, 1 two-horse Sleigh, 1 one- horse Sleigh, 1 Carriage, two-seated Wagon, two-horse light Lumber Wagon, adjustable Wagon Pole, set Dump Plank, Road Scraper, Yankee Swivel Plow, 32-foot Ladder, Tobacco Lath, Bag Holder, Drain Tile, Sap Pan, Chains, set Light Double Harness, Army Saddle, set Whiffietrees, 8 Cows, 2 Ash Bedsteads, Household Furniture, Chairs, Stoves, Tanning Mill, Rochester Radiator, Wagon Box, 2 Barrels Cider, Barrel Vim egar, New Companion Sewing Machine, Writing Desk and other articles too numerous to mention.
Connecticut western news., 1910-04-07
SeoqS loeIIoO eqL
AUCTION!

R. B. and M. I. WILLARD will sell at public auction, 2 miles south of Cornwall Bridge, on road to Kent
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1910-05-19
IA RWERS AND
Ia BOR UNIT z
seven Million Men Join Hands to Do Battle
Against the Oppressors of the Masses
Farmers Declare for the Union Label and
Pledge Support to Organized Labor.

The first tangible move to unite this
country S organized industrial workers
and farmers was made at St Louis re.
Gently when the Farmers Educational
and Cooperative union declared for the
union label and pledged their best efforts
towards securing remedial legislation for
those who toll. President Gompcrs and
Secretary Morrison represented the Amer
lean Federation of Labor. and the meet.
ing has resulted in starting the founda
tlon for IL mighty structure. whose dimcn-
SionS none can predict.
President Gompers addressed the con.
vention.
- never belonged to a party said
Mr.. Gompers. but | hope the day will
come when farmers and laborers will be
partisans to a principle rather than to
Il party.
Mr.. Gompers said he looked forward
to the time when the farmers and work
ers would be united in federation
and when the senate and house of con
grcss would be filled with their repre-
scntatives He said he did not see the
need of having lawyers in congress-
They are all right in their place. said
he, - but at times become too bumptious.
One farmer could outwit ten lawyers on
the tariff.
''The unrest throughout the country
is not protest of poverty and misery
he said. ''but it is the protest of intelli-
gent and progressive men and women:
That there is poverty and misery is un-
deniable. We need not go far to find
myriads of men and women begging and
pleading for work in spite of our boasted
prosperity Idle men and busy children
is 4 sufficient indictment of our present.
day conditions.
1.-The high cost of living. laid at the
door of the farmer and wage-earner by
our opponents. is due to other causes
entirely. Our opponents want to pray
for us five minutes week and pray upon
us the rest of the week
Farmers do not get too much for
. their products nor wage -earners too much
for their labor. and. if / read the signs
of the times rightly, the grinding of the
masses for the profit of the few will not
continue everlastinglv. We're going to
get more. and then more. until the right
of life. liberty and pursuit of happiness
becomes an actuality and not a glitter
ing generality.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1910-05-19

1he growing together of organized
labor and farmers means the end of the
battle between dollars and humanity, and
the end of the struggle of ages TO
free the industrial worker from being
bound to the soil. On the horizon can
be seen the dawn OF Il new dav, when
shall be ushered in the real brotherhood
of man.
81 don t mind opposition, whether it
be the edict of Il court Unfairly admin
lstered or the efforts of IA CORPORATION.
which would curb our manhood, or in
the shape of greed, II village constable
or the highest executive officer of this
country. such opposition breeds in nv
very fiber !; determination to stand with
the rank and file of people until the
eternal day of justice.
1t is strange how anxious the courts
are to give us rights we don t want and
take away those that are vital to our ex-
'stence. You have before you now two
victims of actions of the highest court
of the land--myself and Frank Morri
son.
You will take notice of the efforts to
give the courts more power. and the
efforts of the courts to get more power
invading the executive and Legislative
departments. Why, it was only a short
time ago that congress recognized a writ
issued by Justice Wright, and even that
most beneficient Christian. Uncle Joe
recognized the court s authority over the
legislative
I'VE will fight our battles together
the farmers and the laboring man. buy.
ing each others products that bear the
union label. / want to cement the unity
between the wealth producers of the
country, so that, in the battle for ius.
tice, peace and equality before the law
the farmer and the wage Garner will be
found shoulder to shoulder. determined
that we shall hand down this republic
untarnished to the myriads yet unborn. -
The following resolutions were unani.
mously passed by the convention. which
show that the tiller of the soil and the
city worker are rapidly getting together
- As far as the constitution and char.
acter of the Farmers Union permits. we
pledge to our fellow workers in industrial
pursuits our best efforts to the end that
their rights and liberties with our own
shall be preserved.
Our officers are authorized and di
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1910-05-19
SOCIALISTS MAKING
RAPID GAINS HERE,

The socialists have been gaining
ground in this city for several years
and since the Milwaukee victory the ad-
dltIons to their ranks has been phenom-
email In discussing the matter a promi-
ncnt socialist said that by next spring
they would be in the city campaign with
the strongest ticket ever presented to the
voters of Charleston, composed of some
of the best known business. professional
and labor men of the city. and men whose
records for fairness and ability could not
be questioned.
They Will make their campaign on the
same lines that of Milwaukee and
promise to disclose some facts and fig
ures that will startle the staid old party
voters and east CONSERVATION in the camp
of the professional politicians The cam
paign for municipal ownership is on and
the signs of the times iudicaf:es that it
will be battle royal