Connecticut western news., 1910-03-24
.A. CANAAN .*
MANUFACTURERS LOCATIONS OPEN CORRESPONDENCE BOARD TRADE

ously i'll the past ten days, is improving.
 Sucker yanking" will be the popular pastime for the small boy the next week or two.
 It is rumored that George Marvin has rented cottage at Pine Grove camp ground.
 The Bullard place, about half mile north of the village, has been rented by George Roger. J. 0, Roraback attended the funeral of James Hogan, Yala's former football captain, at Torrington Tuesday.
 The Hat Shop opening date is Satur- day of this week, and fine showing of the latest styles will be on exhibition.
 A fine assortment of Easter post cards cents, are on sale at the stationery store of the Canaan Printing Go.
 Becky Chuckwood," Mrs. Hitch cocks tame woodchuck, has come to light after its long winter. nap, and is once more considered one of the family. Mrs. Waldorf of Mantle, sister of Mrs. E. W. Warner of this place. and who was visiting here last week, died at the home of her dauR hter at Indian Orchard, Mass, Tuesday night, of heart disease.
 Word was received here yesterday afternoon that Mrs Mary Corbit was in the Waterbury hospital and ill a critical condition. She cut her thumb on a bro- ken dish recently and blood poisoning set in, necessltatiug amputation.
 Advertised letters in the Canaan post office March 22,were: Mrs. k. 0. Moshier, Enok Peterson, Charles F. Thompson. Post cards for Miss Mary Elwood, Miss Minnie L. Haggett. MT. McGrath, G. Miller. Package for Miss H. NJ. Sails bury.
 The third annual concert and dance will be given by the members of Court Wangum, F. of A. atthe town hall, Fri day evening, April 1st. .Austin's Orches- tra of five pieces will furnish the music, refreshments will be served and good time is assured all who attend.
 Mrs. Lepyon Dead
 Mrs. Fanny LepYon, widow of John Lepyon, who was for many years resi- dent of this place, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Arthur Blake, in Waterbury, on March IA, at the age of 69. The remains were brought to Ca naan last Thursday, for interment in the lower cemetery
 Bontires and Their Laws
 The season of raking yards, cleaning gardens and burning rubbish. is here, and some have already begun the work. How many Canaanites know that they lay themselves liable to fine of $200. or imprisonment for six months, or both, if they start that bonfire without writ ten permit from the fire warden? We publish this law on the first page of THE NEWS this week, for the benefit of those who are not familiar with it.
 NinetY-five Years Old
 Last Sunday was Palm Sunday, and also the 95th birthday of Miss Prudence Belden. An informal birthday party, composed of friends and neighbors, who wished her many happy returns of the day and brought flowers and other tokens of remembrance. helped to make the day pass pleasantly. Miss Belden passed the winter very comfortably, enjoying good health for one of her age. Last Sunday she remarked that it seemed as if her birthdays came often.
 Improvements at the Station
 The presence of gang of surveyors at work around the railroad station last week revived the old rumors of the trolley. While there is nothing doing in that line, it is reported that the com pany contemplate the erection of a signal tower opposite the station and the installment of electric lights, with an arc light at the end of the platform. This is an improvement that would be much appreciated both by the towns people and the trayeling public. A New Club
 Another star has arisen in the firm ament of clubdom. Sixteen ladies | have organized and meet every Wednes- day afternoon under the name of "Laissez Faire" and as the name implies each hostess will provide such enter tainment for her guests as she sees fit. The first meeting was held with the President, Mrs. Theodore Adams, and whist was enjoyed, as also was the dainty collation. with which the after noon closed. All voted it a success and the club is well launched. Mrs. Fred Brewer entertained yesterday.
 School Notes
 School closes to-day (Thursday). The spring term will open Tuesday, April 5. Miss Gibbs will spend her vacation at