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Connecticut western news., 1911-05-25
GO WITH THE VETERANS
Grand Army Invites Sons of Veterans
 and Citizens

Grand Army Invites Sons of Veterans
 and Citizens
 On the morning of Memorial Day, the veterans and such of the citizens as may desire to accompany them, will leave the Post room at 7 o'clock, for decorating at the various cemeteries as follows: Ashley Falls, 7:30 o'clock; Clayton, g; Canaan Valley, 9:45; East Canaan 10:45; Canaan Lower Cemetery. 12.
 The Post would particularly request as many of the Sons of Veterans and citizens generally, as can make it convenient to do so, to accompany them on these rounds, for which adequate transportation will be provided on noSi- flying Comrade A. P. Briggs, It is hoped good number will respond.
 The command will reach the Town Hall at 12:3O, where refreshments will be served, and at 1:30 the exercises in the hall will begin. Superintendent Vogel has consented to act as presiding officer, and the school children will take 8 conspicuous part in the opening. The salute to the flag will be a pleasing feature.
Connecticut western news., 1911-05-25

Two Fine Specimens Cross River and
 Flooded Lands
 It is no rare sight to see wild deer nowadays, but an exhibition somewhat out of the ordinary was witnessed on the river flats about mile west the village last Friday. Two deer appeared on the scene at precisely five o'clock in the morning, from Toms hill, enroute to their favorite haunts south ot Canaan.
 They swan the HOusatonic river to the low lands on the east side, crossed the partially submerged meadows by walking and grazing the grassland, walIowing through the mires, swimming the Blackberry river, fording the shallow coves by alternately wading and loping literally jumping over the water at times.
 The high embankment at the railroad was climbed and the wire fences jumped with a nimbleness that would surprise domestic quadrupeds and bipeds alike, and the fleet denizens of the mountsi IS disappeared ill the dense woods of E. s. Root without asking a cent from the oulookers for the exceptional demonstra- of the varied modes of locomotion peculiar to their species.
Connecticut western news., 1911-05-25
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CARLETON'S LETTER

Forecasts Events in the Legislature at
 Hartford
 Hartford, May 23--Now we come to the real week of the session. that when the report from the Judiciary committee on the much mooted public utilities commission matter comes in. Before this reaches the eyes of the readers of this paper the committee will have got that off its mind-and the general assembly will have most decidedly got it on it's mlnd. It is booked to come into tho Senate, but it is a question whether that will mean any less of fight than if it were reported to the House, though there are not so many senators to talk as there are members.
 The big corporation have got together and agreed on a commission to supple ment the work of the railroad commission and to have recommendatory powers, Tn the beginning the court of commerce was what they stood for, but rather than precipitate the trouble that would be sure to come in the House when those who wish to play politics for personal advantage made their attacks
 
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Connecticut western news., 1911-05-25
CANAAN WILL GET OIL,
 SAYS COMMISSIONER R
Macdonald Talks, with The News on Oil Proposition-SaYs it Lays Dust
 but Rots the Roads

Macdonald Talks, with The News on
 Oil Proposition-SaYs it Lays Dust
 but Rots the Roads
 In conversation with The News, few days ago. Highway Commissioner Mac Donald, being asked when Canaan might expect to receive a consignment of oil for the streets, said it was simply a question of transportation, and the oil is, presumably. on the way and will undoubtedly get here within a few days.
 The Commissioner, personally, is not all advocate of oil as a dressing for the roads. "I fought against it," said he, "until the public demand became so urgent that there was no use holding out any longer. Oil will lay the dust, that is true, and in just that particular it may be acknowledged as a relief agency.
 But on the other hand the objections offered against it, not only by the house wives who complain that it ruins the rugs, carpets, CuFGdlnS duu CIOGllluR, Dub by the drivers of vehicles who find that it has bad effect on the wagon-felloes and so forth.
 "To my own mind. oil is all objection. able factor because of it's bad effect on the roads themselves. It literally rots the roads and is in fact as damaging to the state roads as the wear and tear of travel. So that whatever benefit may come from it as a relief from the dust nuisance is more than counterbalanced by the mischief of it as a detriment to the roads. However, the people seem to want their roads oiled, and where that it the case, we strive to comply with the desire, and Canaan will be accommo- dated just as soon as possible
 It has been suggested that in many cases, where the oil has been an offense, that condition has resulted from the careless or unskillful manner of its application-pouring it on in puddles instead of giving it an even distribution. It is hoped that when the oil comes to Canaan it will be spread on the roads with intelligence and some degree of scientific skill. But our local Highway tNCommissioneI Tom Butler may be de- pended upon to see that it is properly done.
Connecticut western news., 1911-05-25
LET WOMEN VOTE
Chandler Thinks Women who Want
 the Ballot Should Have it

Chandler Thinks Women who Want
 the Ballot Should Have it
 Hon. George B. Chandler believes in female suffrage, at least to the extent of allowing women property owners to vote on municipal matters, especially with regard to taxation" if they want to-"
 He does not believe women generally care to vote, but can see no objection to allowing those who have such aspira- tions to have the privilege. "Most of the women who would vote if they were given the opportunity" he said, in all interview with the News, "are better qualified than great many of the men who do vote But, frankly, I believe the great majority of women are indif- ferent on the subject. As matter of fact, believe I am more in favor of woman suffrage than my wife is.
 "Yes, I believe in giving woman the suffrage if she wants it, but l wouldn I be III favor of forcing it on her against her will. I wouldn't make it compul- sory upon women to vote-moral suasion would be much more gallant than com pulsion-and great deal more effective with the women."
Connecticut western news., 1911-05-25
MEMORIAL DAY PLANS
CITIZENS COMMITTEE
 ASSIST IN PREPARATIONS
George B. Chandler Orator of the Day School Children to Take PrOmi- nent Part-Ladies Committee have Charge of Refreshments

Charge of Refreshments
 Program for the Memorial Day exer- cises in Canaan, as outlined by the com mittee of the Grand Army and the con- mittee appointed by the Business Men s Association, will be of an interesting character, and will include an address by Hon. George B. Chandler, who spoke so acceptably. at the Pilgrim Brother hood supper Friday evening; drill of some kind by the school children on the green in front of the Town Hall, and singing of national airs, also by the children, inside the hall.
 The exerc.ses at the hall will begin at 1:30 o'clock p. m.
 It is proposed to serve refreshments, so far as practicable, to the soldiers and guests on the return of the Grand Army from its round of the various cemeteries for decorating purposes, and before the formal exercises begin. To this end, it it is desired that the ladies of the village who feel disposed to assist in the worthy
  ness for the day. and either deliver them at the Town Hall flower room) before 10 o'clock on Tuesday morning, Memorial Day, or notify the ladies' committee or Comrade A. P. Briggs, of the G. A R. committee, and 8 team will be, sent around to collect the baskets.
 A ladies' committes has been ap- pointed to take charge of the refresh ment feature as follows
 Mrs. N. L. Jackson, Mrs. A. P. Brig gs, Mrs. H l.. Ross, Mrs. B. A. Peirce, Mrs. O. T. Vosburgh, Mrs. Samuel Reel ,. Miss Minnie Wilcox.
 It is suggested also that contributions of flowers for decorating graves be left at Parsons store on Monday evening.
Connecticut western news., 1911-05-25
MICHAEL ]. FINN KILLED; > STRUCK BY c. N. E. TRAIN
berry River Brtdge-Death was Instantaneous


 was Instantaneous ! Michael J. Finn, bridge worker em. ployed on the O. N. E. road, met with a sudden and shocking death Friday morning. near the coaling station at the Blackberry bridge.
 He was walking along the edge of the track, with heavy jack on his shoulder when the west bound passenger train, on which he had come from Winsted, and which stops here ten minutes, came along under full headway. The steam shovel engine>was making loud noise at the time. which it is supposed pre-, vented him from hearing the approach ing train. Just before the train reached him he started to walk across the tracks and the engine struck him with crush ing force, knocking him violently to one side of the tracks.
 The train was stopped and the man picked up, placed in the baggage car and carried back to the depot He was dead, his neck having been broken, as we'll as an arm and leg, and his body was bruised in many places.
 s. L, Maher, an employe of the tele- phone company, who happened to be on the train, immediately climbed pole, adjusted his test instrument and called up the central office, giving notice of the catastrophe and asking that doctor be sent to the depot. Dr. Camp, medi- cal examiner, was at once notified and arrived at the depot about as soon as the train did. He questioned witnesses and issued his report to the coroner accord ing to the facts as stated.
 The body was taken to Winsted on the 8:46 train, and the funeral was held on Monday, Rev. Father Finn, brother of the deceased, of Norwalk. officiating, assisted by Father Ramon and several other priests.
 Deceased was brother of Selectman Captain Edward Finn. of Winsted, and brother-in-law of Railroad Commis. s1oner Richard T. Higgins.
Connecticut western news., 1911-05-25
CHANDLER ELOQUENT
CHARMED THE PILGRIMS
 AT BROTHERHOOD SUPPER

Splendid Address Enthusiastically Ap-
 pIauded by Delighted Feasters-
 Most Enjoyable Affair of the Kind
 Yet Given
 The Pilgrim Brotherhood supper, Fri day night, marked an epoch in the annals of those festive functions. by reason of various innovations-notably the presence of many guests outside the | Pilgrim fold and the usual "unaffiliated" residents {; the engagement of caterer to serve the feast, and George B. Chand- Ter. Guests to practically the full ca- pacity of the two dining rooms in the basement of Pilgrim church accepted the invitation, and all expressed the highest qualification at the profitable pleasure afforded.
 Rev. E. O. Gillette marshaled the as- semblage to the banquet tables promptly on the appointed minute or somewhere near it, and Williams got his corps ot expert walters promptly at work serving substantial and excellent repast. After the feasting, cigars were lighted and Pastor Gillette got up and made few well chosen remarks-some day some. body will rise up and discover or concoct or coin a substitute for "well chosen re- marks" as descriptive term for cork ing good speech-welcoming the guests, cracking some jokes at the expense of Messrs. Eldridge, Vogel, Felten and Dr. Adam, who spoke at the last Brother hood supper, and introducing the speak. CT of the evening, Hon. George B. Chandler, of Rocky Hill
 When MT. Chandler rose to begin his speech he was greeted with round of enthusiastic applause that must have made him feel that he was not stranger, even if he were no Pilgrim. He an nounced that he had decided upon "Old Wine in New Bottles" as title for his address, and for over an hour he held his hearers spell-bound by his eloquence and forcefulness. He interspersed his remarks with apt and humorous stories, and was warmly congratulated at the close by all who could get near enough to him to shake his hand. The entire assemblage stood up and gave him ar other ovation at the conclusion of his
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Connecticut western news., 1911-05-25
The Circus

The "circus" outfit which came struggling into town yesterday forenoon from Winsted. brought about a dozen and a half Jagged out horses, eight or ten more or less navigable wagons and crew of villainous looking "people" " whose appearance on the street would inspire one instinctively to hurry home and lock up the chicken coop.
 One team, hauling g. heavy wagon, got ''stuck at the foot of the grade near D. l.. Peirce's and Selectman Burt Peirce who chanced to see the driver beating the animal counseled him to stop it and put on more horses to help draw the load. Al Herriman also a spectator, drove to the circus lot and talked to the boss, who came back ordered the team unhitched and compell- ed dozen sleeping pirates on the top of the load to climb down and push and pull the wagon to the grounds.
 The grand street parade" consisted of a stage coach containing band that was something awful, three fierce Indians and about dozen fierce white men and couple of ladies. on horse- back
 The performance in the tent was pronounced by the slim crowd in attend ance. as "very puDky."
Connecticut western news., 1911-05-25
MEMORIAL DAY.

The little green tents where the soldiers sleep, And the sunbeams play and the women weep, Are covered with flowers today; And between the tents walk the wea"y few Who were young and stawart in sixty-two When they went to the war away. The little green tents are built of sod, They are not long and they are not broad But the soldiers have lots of room And the sod is part of the land they saved, And the flag of the enemy darkly waved The symbol of dole and doom> The little green tent is a thing divine; The little green tent is a country's shrine Where patriots kneel and pray; And the brave men left, so old, so few, Were young and stalwart in sixty-two, When they went to the war away.
 -a Walt Mason.
Connecticut western news., 1911-05-25
A GRAND-DADDY TROUT
Biggest Speckled Beauty Ever Caught in This Region s...

Biggest Speckled Beauty Ever Caught
 in This Region s...
 The grandfather of all brook trout came home with Lew. Rhoades from the Barnes quarry pond, and was on exhibi- toni the barber shop window all day Monday, where it attracted the wonder ing attention of every passerby.
 MT. Rhoades was fishing the pond with night walkers" those big, fat angle dogs that come up from the deaths of Mother Earth in the night after show CT. He was meeting with indifferent success until this big fellow grabbed the hook-then the fisherman knew there was something doing. He finally landed the fish after brief tussle. It proved to be brook trout as big as shad, ;, and weighed pounds 14 ounces-with- in two ounces of four pounds.
 Nobody hereabout can recall as large brook trout ever having been caught in local waters. though it is remembered Ezra Langdon some six years ago caught brown trout that weighed Az pounds. Large fish of this, species, however, are much more common than the large size brook trout.
Connecticut western news., 1911-05-25
LONG LIVE THE REPUBLIC!


Forty-six years ago General Lee aGrant Loud and long the cry: "The is over'' Civil uncivl had It did It is all The children enjoy larger liberties the Fathers What of country now The elementary principles of government what? Liberty and Unity Liberty resting upon distinction territorial or hereditary privileges but directly the primal rights of Unity binding cementng all people into organization of social and national life Slavery gone forever united people, Tke South progressive. The Blue and Gray aternze, unite brothers at the head of Nations influence benefcent peaceful coming Memorial Day be thanksgiving; Our slogan, Long live the republic!
Connecticut western news., 1911-05-25
A NOTABLE MEMORIAL DAY.


c. GILLETTE, PILGRIM CHURCH
 This Memorial day should be notable because of its being fieth anniversary ofhe beginning of the We assured of worthy celebration of here in Canaan nas much the address of the day to be delivered by Mr. Chandler would also commend the action of the G. A. R. this inviting the public cooperate in the observance of Memorial day This is not like the Memorial day of private order The privilege and the duties belong a But the old soldiers had feel that nothing would be done they didn't do it. Realizing that before long they would be unable it. they wisestrivng the public to of it's responsibility in the matter May this eaton always be hearty and memorazng of dead always be appreciative and worthy.
Connecticut western news., 1911-05-25
Sweenev-Curtiss Case

The case of Sweeney vs. Curtiss, for SC, 900 for injury by automobile, is on trial in superior court in Winsted, and a large number of local witnesses make daily pilgrimages to court. The suit Is attracting widespread attention.
Connecticut western news., 1911-05-25
Valuable Barn Destroyed

During the thunder storm last Mon day lightning struck a barn belonging to Charles L. Gold at West Cornwall, destroying it with its contents and inflicting loss said to be not far from $2O, 900.
Connecticut western news., 1911-05-25

ply when needed. - 5. The active list is as follows: I. L. Scott John V. Adams Louis J. Streck H. A. Holt Howard Lathrop H. R. Whitford N. E. Storm H. A. Weaver Geo. s. Mather Allyn Fuller O. T. Vosburgh o. F. Hardenbergh G. M. Brewer A. J. Wigglesworth A. L. Higgins F. A. Whiting Joseph Ganci Wm. Dempsey J, c. Roraback John Imhoff B. H. Vim N W. Hardeubergh
 J. W. Morris. The waiting list is as follows: Geo. " Wood Sam. B. Stodden Frank Blass H. H. Scutt Chas. Bills Eugene Williams James Kane Henry Cudney Lloyd Curtis George M. Bullock
 Paul E. Gurney. - . On motion of MT Wigglesworth it was voted to name the organization Canaan Hose Company, No. l.
 The meeting adjourned to Tuesday evening, at the same place, for the election of permanent officers and the finishing touches of organization.
 At the meeting Tuesday evening which was held 'in Odd Fellows Hall permanent officers were elected as follows: President, George Roger; vice president, O. T. Vosburgh; foreman A J. Wigglesworth; first assistant fore man, A. L, Hugins; second assistant L. J. Streck; secretary, Allyn Fuller treasurer, George P. Hardenbergh.
Connecticut western news., 1911-05-25

A young man from Oldham. holiday making in town. went to the Zoo. He stopped before the giraffe. For a few minutes he stood ill silence, gazing up at it. He spat. Then: "Blime, there ain't no such animal !" - London OniuiOu
Connecticut western news., 1911-05-25

Who gave ye tn black eye, Jim?" Nobody gave it t. me; I had t fight fer it."-Life.
Connecticut western news., 1911-05-25
CANAAN HOSE CO. NO.1.
PERMANENT OFFICERS
 ELECTED TUESDAY NIGHT
Meeting Last Week Selected Members and Established Waiting List-Wig- ellsworth Made Permanent Fore man, ROuer President


 At the meeting of the young men in- terested in the fire company, held Thurs day evening in the Town Hall, for the purpose of taking further steps toward tion, there were about twenty. signers of the application. list present. Temporary President Roger presided and Secretary Allyn Fuller read the minutes.
 The committee on bylaws reported progress, but asked for more time to complete the work of compiling the reg ulations. It was voted to adopt, for the time being, the bylaws of the Millerton hose company, which embody practically the principles desired to be incorporated in the local code ..-
 The committee on selection of regular members, through Foreman Wiggles- to limit the membership for the present to twenty, aside from the three foremen, making twenty-three in all, and that the committee, after @ careful considera- tion of a dificult problem, had determ- ined to establish waiting list," for those not placed on the active list. It was explained, that according to a clause in the bylaws which will be adopted, all active members must be not less than 21 years of age, and must have lived in the town not, less than one year. A number of applicants, on the first list, are unable, at present. to comply with these requirements. In the placing of applicants on the waiting list there is nothing prejudicial to the1r chances for selection for.the active list; they sim- ply constitute source of excellent sup
Connecticut western news., 1911-05-25

response pastors of brief Memorial the follow ng hay
Connecticut western news., 1911-05-25
DEBRIS LONG SWIM

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The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-05-09
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BIG LOSSES IN OIL


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