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Connecticut western news., 1910-05-05

An exchange says that the crop of Mark Twain stories promises to be as abundant as have those told about Presi- dent Lincoln. We hope not, if they are all to be of the humorous kind. Presi- dent Lincoln and Mark Twain were both deep students of human nature and both of naturally grave and earnest character, and the fact that each ire quertly illustrated a genuine sermon by bit of humor should not inf1ict upon them the unenvlable distinction of being considered mere buffoons.
Connecticut western news., 1910-05-05
NOTICE

The Board of Relief for the Canaan Fire District (sewer ssotion) will meet at the Canaan-Savings Bank rooms on Friday, May 18th, from 8. m. to I2 noon and p. m. to D. m. for the pur- pose of making any corrections found necessary or legal in the assessment made by the Fire District Committee now on file in the town clerk s office.
 J. B. REED, ppa,ueh p, North Canaan, Conn.,, May 9, 1910.
Connecticut western news., 1910-05-05

The "lassitude of spring" is the scientific name for this all-gone feeling with which most people have been af- fiicted lately. We are willing to be- lieve that is what ails us; in other peo- pie it is nothing but common, everyday laziness. The name makes very little difference, but the feeling is a mighty uncomfortable one.
Connecticut western news., 1910-05-05
LEGAL NOTICES
OF CANAAN, ss., Probate
 | Ent1rf A r,t.il 1nIn

| nISTRICT OF CANAAN, ss., Probate v Court, April 23, 1910.
 Estate of Frances c. Eddy, late of North Canaan, in said District. deceased. The Court Uf 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 TO- quested to make immediate payment to
 SAMUEL A. EDDY, lu,.,.,,.,,..,
 SARA E. LYLRs, ~N00"Voi9' Canaan, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1910-05-05

The monurail, which has been out of the public prints for some time, has come to the front again. An American syn dicate has made contract with Louis Brennan, the inv entor of the gyroscope mor orail system, for exclusive rights for the use of the same in Alaska, and undertakes to build one hundred miles of line within year. The estimated cost of construction is less than $3, 900 a mile, as compared with at least $20, ,00O for even the lightest double rail track. The ease with which the gyroscope car will take curves obviates most of the en- gineering difficulties. This line is to be used for transporting coal from the mines, and if it proves successful, branches will be laid to the various gold fields, thus largely increasing the Alas kan gold output.
Connecticut western news., 1910-05-05

The old saying, "The early bird catches the worm, ," implies early rising. Won der why the little blrdies don't evolve some kind of cold storage or canning process, and take advantage of the heavy rains which cover the >ground with angleworms, then they would not have to get up so early.
Connecticut western news., 1910-05-05

Some people are afraid of being wiped out of existence by the cyanide in the tail of Halley's comet when it sweeps over the earth this month. If you are one of the number, you can escape the catastrophe by staying up nights watch ing for the comet until you die from lack of sleep.
Connecticut western news., 1910-05-05

The police of New York city got the joke cn the proprietors of a gambling establishment there last Friday. For the first time in history the officers, in making rad, found a place without any facilities for the inmates to get away. Even the windows facing on the fire escape at the back of the house (the place usually used for an exit were heavily barred. One of the proprietors explained that the bars had been placed there to keep the police out, and plain lively added: But we didn't stop to think that the bars would also keep us in. Aint it funny how you think up things without stopping to think"
Connecticut western news., 1910-05-05
SPEED OF AUTOS

A large number of automobilists. probably the majority of them, are care ful to abide by the laws regarding the speed at which they may run their cars but for the benefit of the careless ones and those who are not familiar with the statute, it is herewith printed:
 If the rate of speed of a motor ve- hicle, excepting within the limits of an incorporated city, operated on the public highways of trfls state, where the operator's view of the road and traffic is obstructed, when approaching crossing or intersecting public high way =. exceeds ten miles an hour such rate of speed sl all be prima facie evidence that the person operating such motor vehicle is operating the same at a rate of speed greater than is reasonable and proper"
 If motorists strictly observe this ordl- nance there is not much danger to be apprehended from speeding, as "cross- ings and interseoting highways are usually so near together as to prevent the operator getting much headway in between. SGill, number of prosecutions have already been made in the state for violation of the above law. which shows that there are some who are either ignorant of it's existence or wilfullY violate it and take their chance with the law rather than to miss the excitement of going at high rate of speed.
Connecticut western news., 1910-05-05

Has the census man called on you yet If not, be sure that he gets you on his list. The population of this country by the 1910 census is going to be so many millions; you want to be counted as one of that number, don't you? So, if by any chance you have been overlooked, make it point to see that you are not omitted,
Connecticut western news., 1910-05-05

A scientific sharp, speaking with Just as much authority as his opponents, now declares that kissing is not harmful. We are glad to know this. Not that we have cut down on our osculation in the least, but we shall feel safer in the fu- ture-and may increase our allowance.
Connecticut western news., 1910-05-05

Those politically opposed to Governor Hughes, who are so positive that he is been appointed, remind us of the inn pecunious individual who dropped into Widow Malone's saloon one morning, got drink ot whiskey and told the bar tender to charge it. That person called out to Mrs. Malone who was in another room, Mrs. Malone, is Murphy good for a drink?" "He is not" was the reply. But he's got it," said the bartender. We'll" said the philosophic Mrs. Malone, t"Tf he's got it, he's good for it."
Connecticut western news., 1910-05-05
BORN

TwING-At Weataug Salisbury, May ?, a son to MT. and Mrs. Luke living.
 MARRIED GILLETTE -SYLvERNALE - At Norfolk, April 27, Georgr E. Gillette and Miss Marion J. Sylvernale of Norfolk. MACNIEL- WAGoNER-At Sharon, April 30, Ray MacNiel and Miss Sarah May Wagoner, both of sharon. MCDoNALD-LA -LANDON-At Sharon, May 1. Thomas Bernard Mcdonald and Miss Eva May Landon, both of sharon
 DIED ATKINS At Lakeville, April 26, Miss Agnes Atkins, aged l6 years,
Connecticut western news., 1910-05-05

About this season of the year This order boys are apt to hear: "Come, take your hands out of you1
 jeans,
 And go and pick mess of greens"
Connecticut western news., 1910-05-05
DISTRICT OF CANAAN, ss. Probate

D Court, May 9, 1910.
 Estate of Michael E Scott, lato 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 recovery, All persons indebted to said Estate are re- quested to make immediate payment to
 JOHN M. SCoTT, Administrator. Wallingford, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1910-05-05
PULPIT AND PEW

happenings Of Interest In cana~n'a
 Religious Circles
 Methodist Church
 Rev. Harry Cornford, Pastor. Mothers Day will be observed in the Nj. K. church. next Sunday, by union service with the Pilgrim society, special music, etc.
 Pilgrim Church
 Rev. E. O. Gillette, Pastor. At the service last Sunday two were received into membership in the church upon profession of faith and four by letter. Two others were unable to be present and will be received later. The Rev. Sherwood Soule of Hartford will preach May 15.
 The Pilgrim church will unite with the Methodist church in the observance of Mothers Day" at the evening ser vice next Sunday.
Connecticut western news., 1910-05-05
NOTICE
BEWARE OF FAKIRS

BHW AXE OF FAkIKS l have not recommended any person to do any professional work for mo without my personal consent.
 G. K. CoRwIN, D. V. s. Canaan, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1910-05-05
CONNECTICUT

(The following poem was published in 1824' and i credited to the Burlington (Vt) Sentinel)
Connecticut western news., 1910-05-05
WANTED

WANTED-Immediately four to six good painters Apply to Beers X Tranord, Miller ton N. Y.
Connecticut western news., 1910-05-05
MISCELLANEOUS

NOTICE-The New England Lime Co.'S office if not used-by town for library will be fitted up either for general merchandise on first floor and tenant on second or else for tenants or boarding house if SO desired. Anything that would be bgnehcial Co village. Who wants to renty D. w, MnnNrl.
Connecticut western news., 1910-05-05

PEABODY, optom etris. and scientific ol tican will be at Mrs. M. A. Halls, Falls Village, Ct., May 5, and z,
 REAL ESTATE-Farms and village property for sale or rent. Farm mortgages negotiated.
 J. c. Roraback, anaan, Conn. A. R. PATTEN, optician of Torrington, onn will be at The eGNiiel" hotel the first Mon day and Tuesday afternoons of each month If unable to call send postal. Consultation Tree.
Connecticut western news., 1910-05-05

What land is that where pedlers rise, Increase and multiply as flies, And fill each land below the skies?
 Connecticut
Connecticut western news., 1910-05-05

And sell their clocks and japan'd ware, Cork nutmegs, combs and flax mohalr' And everything they have to spare?
 Connecticut
Connecticut western news., 1910-05-05
CENT-A-W ORD ADVE RTISEMENTS
 MINIMUM CHARGE, 20 CENTS
FOR SALE

FOR SALE-Ball bearing Lawn Mower in good condition. Also 100 chick Peep O'Day Brooder. Joseph l.. Parsons, Canaan, Conn.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1910-10-23
e r E a =

All varieties of Fresh Bread and
Plain Crackers manufactured
daily at our Bakery, 1884 Nuu-
anu street.
Patrons and interested parties
are cordially invited to call and
witness the process of manufac-
ture from the opening of the
sacks of flour to the packing Of
the manufactured product N
cases, tins and cartons.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-07-21
Toilet Requisites

Lilac Belle TalCum; lOc Em
value. sale price ................... w
cosmo ButtermiIk Complexion Soap;
regular price 25c, 1hn
sale price. ,...s.. ss..ssssss
PompeIan Massage Cream soap; rcgu-
lar price csc, 0n
sale price. .......s....s.,.-.s ~
Lusterite Nail Polish; regular price
Csc. sale N2R
price. s,..ss 49,
ideal Tooth Paste: regular CSC pack
sale IN
price. ...s.ss's's.' $50. o.. .s.'sss
Madame RoyaIes Peroxide Greaseless
Am. Csc Jar, IN
sale price. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
Main Floor.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-07-21
Undermuslins

Drawers. made OF good quality cam
brio, with ruffis finished with tucks
and embroidery edge: regular q Em
price 3Sc: sale price ..,...
Marguerite Corset Covers. made OF fine
quality nalnsook, with deep yoke OF
lace insertion. finished with beading
and ribbon. regular 39c De-
value, sale price ........... ~SS
Slip-over Night Gowns. made OF fine
quality nainsook with yoke OF fine
Swiss embroidery and lace insertion,
neck finished with beading and lace
edge: regular 81 value. E0n
sale price ..........,...... O~~
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-07-21
Silks and Satins

24-Inch Satin FouIards, dot and scroll
effects. In navy, black. green, pink,
etc; worth up to 66c; 20n
sale price, per yard. ........ OOV
All SILK Pongee, rough weave. 81 inches
wide. Choice OF is different shades:
regular SIC quelity; EAA
sale price. per yard.
Satin Messaline, SO inches wide, all
colors 36-inch Foulards; 36-inch
black Taffeta and Peau de Cygne.
Thousands OF yards OF handsome, SER
viceable Silks. worth up TO Sl.25 per
yard. In this sale 07N
at ...'... - - -
Tussah Silks, 27 inches wide, wlstaria,
pink, light blue, old rose, Copenhag-
en- and white. with rich jacquard
hgures; worth 4Sc; sale 0nA
Second Floor
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-07-21

Womens Isle Gloves. slightly soiled
regular 25c and soc values: also ID
and I6-bnttoE Black Isle Gloves;
regular soc value: sale price. while
they last. 1S~
per pair ............--. 800
Womcn's SILK Gloves. ~ and 1g-button,
with double-tipped fingers and tuck
ed arms. broken sizes and colors,
but they are regular Sl20 KIM
values sale price .....--@~-. OOV
Main Floor.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-07-21
Neckwear

Women's Stock and Ascot Collars.
about so dozen In the assortment:
regular CSC values. IN
sale price ............... bVW
Choice of all our Dutch Collars, ia
bots and fancy trimmed Collars; ESQ
values at 2Ocy A
5Oc values at ..............,.
Women's Four-in- Hand Wash Ties:
regular price, 3 for use, DE-
sale price, for ........s... &DO
Main Floor.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-07-21
Hair Goods

washable Hair Rolls, light weight and
sanitary, regular price boc VhG
sale price .......... ..s.. 49,
Human Hair Switches. made OF ls-inch
wavy hair. all Colors, except gray;
regular price $50, 0Rn
sale price ......'.''.' ''. ''''
Human Hair Switches. 24-inch wayy
hair. all colors, except gray, Sa.OO
value, sale 1AA
price
Human Hair switches, rs. IS and "a
inch wavy hair. all colors. including
Ngray. regular $500 &A-QR
value. sale price ..,...... ~
Main Floor.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-07-21
Kitchen Aprons

Band Aprons. made OF Amoskeag cling.
ham, fitted and extra large, 0En
SOC value, sale price. ........ @~V
Fifth Floor.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-07-21
Summer Millinery Sacrificed

Our of TRIMMED HATS regular prices $500
|, Iuv Clearing a $149, $29S
CHILDREN'S TRIMMED HATS regular So and 81
July Clearing Sale SLAB
UNFRAMED HATS, regular to 90 values:
Clearing price.
Feathers, to
MilneryD partmen-F Fourth Floor
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-07-21
Women's Shoes

Sample Shoes. sizes 10 ~. widths A and b.
about 200 pairs in the lot--all regu- O. n0
lar s. value. sale price............. 1bsOo
OXfords and Pumps, gunmetal, tan Russia,
black, gray and tan suede ana patent leath-
regular $3.50 and SO OF no
values, sale price INSTRUMENTATION. o"~~
Second Floor.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-07-21
Handkerchiefs

women's all linen Hemstitched Hand
kerchlefs. -
sale price 80
Womcn's Swiss Embroidered hem
stitched Handkerchiefs. regular loo
and i2hc values o.
ptiCN -
Choice of all our women's Csc Hand
kerchiefs, Swiss embroidered, seal
Hoped. cross bar and plain hemstitch-
ed styles, in this M
safe AT ''s.'''s.. ..............s~ 800
Main Floor.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-07-21
ChiIdren's Dresses

Childrr's Dresses made OF extra quail
ity Bingham, In beautiful plaids and
stripes. trimmed with piping and but
tons: sizes to Ia years: regular
Si.95 value, O. mn
sale price ...h...........~ bs~~
Fifth Floor
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-07-21
House Dresses

Percale and Bingham House Dresses,
several styles 60 select from. trim
med with buttons and piping. rcgu-
lar $3.50 values C G0
sale price NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. ssOO
Fifth Floor.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-07-21
Silk Gloves

Main Floor.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1910-03-08

mo tongue can tell how | suffered
for five years with itching and bleed
Ing eczema, until l was cured by the
Cuticura Remedies, and am so CRATE
full | want the world to know, for
what helped me viii help others. My
body and face were covered with
sores. One day it would seem to be
better, and then break out again with
the most terrible pain and itching. !
have been sick several times, but
never in my life did l experience such
awful suffering as with this eczema.
had made up my mind that death was
near at hand, and longed for that
time when | would be at rest. / had
tried many different doctors and medi-
cines without success, and my mother
brought me the Cuticura Remedies, in
sisting that l try them. | began to
feel better after the first bath with
Cuticura Soap, and one application of
Cuticura Ointment n
i continued with the Cuticura Soap
and Cuticura Ointment and have
taken four bottles of Cuticu-a Resolv-
ent, and consider myself we'll This
was nine years ago and have had
no return of the trouble since. Any
person having any doubt about this
wonderful cure by the Cuticura Rene
dies can write to my address. Mrs.
Attic Etson, SO Inn Road, Battle Greek.
Mich, Oct 16, 1909"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1910-03-08
Too Much for His Faith.

'The late Bishop Hare said a
Sioux Falls physician, used, very rea-
sonably, to impute skepticism to mis-
understanding He once told me about
Philadelphia business man of skep-
teal tendencies who said to him:
My dear Mr. Hare, do not re-
fuse to believe in the story of the ark.
| can accept the ark's enormous size,
its odd shape, and the vast number OF
animals it contained. But when / am
asked, my dear dsctor, to believe that
the Children of Israel carried this un-
wieldy thing for 40 years in the will
derness-well, there, I'm bound to say,
my faith breaks down."
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1910-03-08

1t is always a temptation to air one
special knowledge. A county judge
down in a Southern State, who was
proud of his familiarity with Scrip
ture, was weak enough to yield occa.
sionally to this temptation. The story
of one such occasion is told in the Ma
tional Magazine.
One day an old negro was brought
in from the mountain district under
suspicion of maintaining an Illicit
STILL There was no real evidence
against him.
What's your name, prisoner
asked the judge, as he peered at the
shamhling black man.
Nah names Joshua, jedge," was
the reply.
Joshua, eh?" said the judge. as he
rubbed his hands. Joshua, you say
Are you that same Joshua spoken OF
in Holy Writ-the Joshua who made
the sun stand still?"
mo, jedge," was the hasty answer
"'twan't me. Ahm de Joshua dat
made de moon shine"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1910-03-08

The difficulty of forcing the door OF
the understanding is amusingly Illus
trated in story related by Mrs.
Roger a. Pryor in her recent book,
My Day: "reminiscences of a Long
Life" Mrs. Pryor's daughter, Mrs.
Rice, once attempted to introduce
William Cullen Bryant to a class of
poor white boys she was teaching at
night-school in her home on a plan
tation in Virginia.
She had taught them to read and
write. had given them some arithmetic
and geography. even some Latin, and
was then minded to awaken the es-
thetic instincts which she believed
must exist in the poor fellows. She
read the beautiful poem ITO a Water
Fowl"
Now, boys she eagerly said. tell
me how you would feel if you had seen
this?"
There was dead silence. Appealing
to the most hopeful of her pupils, she
received an enlightening response:
Il wouldn't think nuthin"
What would you say?" she persist.
ed.
Wal, | reckon I'd say, Thar goes a
ducki'"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1910-03-08
Peary Give. $4,000.

At a meeting of the Civic Forum Of
New York. called as national testi..
moniaI to Commander Peary, for his
great work in finding the North Pole.
Gov. Hughes. who presided, presented
Peary with a check for $4,000 as a
contribution from the people of New
York State. In accepting the gift,
Peary treated his audience to rare
sensation by the following words:
This check which you have presented
to me as testimonial of appreciation.
I will. with your permission and that Of
the Civic Forum. contribute to fund
to equip an American South Polar ex-
pedition to compete with our British
cousins in the race for the second great
prize, and 1 wish 1t to be taken as
Joint contribution from the citizens of
New York" The house was caught
off it's feet by the suddenness of the
announcement and, after it had oheered
itself tired. line began to form in the
aisIes and several hundreds passed up
and shook the explorers hand.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1910-03-08
A Great Oner.

We call special attention to the re-
markable offer in this issue made by
the oldest seed firm west of the Rocky
Mountains, namely the John A. Salzer
Seed Co., La Crosse, Wis.
VIII you please read their advertise
ment, and it will surely pay to send
for the handsome Ice bargain seed
collection, if you are fond of rich,
juicy early vegetables.
That's a great proposition they
make of $4,000 in gold to the party
naming their remarkable new corn,
Just look over the names Of the
judges, all honorable, successful wide
awake men, who keep close to the
people.
If you wish to see the corn before
suggesting your name, send them SC
for sample package and big catalogue,
Address John A. Salzer Seed Co..
1S6 South Sth street, La Crosse Wis.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1910-03-08
A GOOD CHANGE

A Change of Food Works Wonders.
The wrong food and drink causes a
lot of trouble in this world. To change
the food is the first duty of every per-
son that is i'll. particularly from stom-
ach and nervous troubles. AS an IL
lustratiol: A lady in Mo. has, with
her husband, been brought around to
health again by leaving of coffee and
some articles of food that did not
agree with them. They began using
Postum and GrapeNuts food. She
says:
For a number of years / suffered
with stomach and bowel trouble which
kept getting worse until / was very
I'll most of the time About four years
ago / left of coffee and began taking
Postum. My stomach and bowels i'm
proved right along. but | was so re-
duced in flesh and so nervous that the
least thing would overcome me.
Then l changed my food and be-
gan using Grape-Nuts in addition to
Postum. ! lived on these two prin-
cipally for about four months. Day
by day | gained in flesh and strength
until now the nervous trouble has en-
tirely disappeared and I feel that
owe my life and health to Postum and
Grape-Nuts.
Husband is 73 years old and ne was
troubled. for q long time. with occa-
sienal cramps. and slept badly Final
ly. | prevailed upon him to leave on
coffee and take Postum He had stood
out for long time, but after he tried
Postum for a few days he found that
he could sleep and that his cramps
disappeared. He was satisfied and has
never gone back TO coffee.
81 have brother in California who
has been using Postum for several
years: his whole family use II also be-
cause they have had such good results
from it
Look in pkgs for the little book.
The Road TO wellville" There's q
Reason"
Ever read the above letter. A
new one appears from time to time
They are genuine, true, and fui' Of
human interest
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1910-03-08
Payment in Advance.

1t takes imagination and courage to
make a squelching reply to fresh
young man. In this case he was from
out of town, says writer in Tit-Bits,
and adorned with big green necktie
and accompanied by his best girl,
he sat down at a restaurant table to
order meal. Waiter" he said
when that individual came UP, Il
want you to bring me grilled croco
die"
"Yessir," replied the waiter. perfect
ly unmoved.
and, waiter, bring it with butter
"Yessir."
Then he stood there like statue
for a minute.
WELL" said the young man, aren't
you going to bring it?'
"Yessir'
why don't you, them"
Orders is, sir, that we get pay in
advance for crocodiles, sir. Croco
dies with butter, sir, are fifteen hun
dred pounds and twopence. If you
take it without butter, sir, it is only
fifteen hundred pounds, sir"
The waiter did not smile, but the
girl did, and the young man climbed
down.