Connecticut western news., 1911-05-25
SHARON


 treatment in New York hospital.
 Mr. O.. S. Jackson and Miss Carrie Jewell were in New York the first of the week, the latter seeking medical atten- tion. E.
 The family of F. H. Kramch, of New York. who have rented the Simonds place for the summer are expected next week. ..as.. ...
 MT. O. B. Dakin returned at the week end from a fortnight visit to friends in Hotchkissville. Conn.
 MT. and Miss Boynton, of New York, have returned for a few weeks stay in their old quarters at the Bartram.
 Mrs. Harriet Eggleston, of Millerton, of her daughter, Mrs. Glendon Bates, of Poughkeepsie have been recent guests of MT. and Mrs. D. N, Eggleston. .'
 Miss P. deJ. Lentilhon and maid have taken rooms for the summer with Miss White at the Lambert.
 MT. R. R. Colgate is putting up at his place large and convenient garage of concrete. "..
 The installation of Epworth League officers took place at the M. E. church Sunday evening. The staff of officers follows President, Miss Hansen, first vice president, Miss Mackey, second vice president, Miss Bartram, third vice president, Mrs. W. J. Holating,, Secre- tary, Miss Winans, treasurer, Miss IIoucks. #~
 Arrangements for oihng the village +reets have been made and soliciting committees ( appointed. A canvas of the llage and vicinity is to be made and contributors with amounts given in later issue.
 The Millerton Telegram deplores the absence of children from the lawn of Sharon street. Had the writer journey ed few rods east of the monument his ears would have been made happy by the shouts of more than hundred "klddies" at their play, during the hour of school intermission for Sharon chil- dren are busy with their studies on these sunny mornings and afternoons. The law so directs and the parents requre this.
 MT. and Mrs William Roland and Miss Roland spent Saturday and Sunday with Mrs. F. 8. Garter.
 Miss Daisy Landon. who was carrying VI West Wood, N. J.. has been obliged on account of ill health to dispose of her business and seek rest and recuperation at Saranac Lake, N. Y.
 New books at the library "The New Criticism" and ''Hesperides" by Spin- garn, also "The Clipper Ship Eva" by Clark. #..'
 A cement platform and steps are be- ing laid at the front entrance of the meat market. 2" E
 The christening of Robert David Lyon infant son of MT. and Mrs. Robert A. Gardiner took place at Christ Church Sunday at 3 D. m. Miss Gardiner and MT. Lane stood as God-mother and Sponsor, A dinner party of 30 gathered christening. .r.
 At Sharon Casino on the evening of Friday May 26 the young people of the village will present the four act military Drama entitled "Won Back'' in the in. terests of Rose Chapter o. E. s. Tickets on sale at the drug store are 25 and 35 cents. Dancing and supper follows at $1 per couple. Single supper 20 cents. Music by Newman's orchestra. t.
 A large and destructive fire in which Sharon Station Hotel and stables were totally destroyed, occurred on Monday evening May 8th. The cause of fire is unknown. The inmates of the house lost everything of furniture and clothes and considered themselves lucky to es- cape with their lives. The buildings were insured. - .t...>
 MT. Frank J. Sprague, summer resi- Edison medal in recognition of his ser vices to the public 1n applying the Edison Storage Battery system to the electria- cation of railroads and trolley cars. The presentation was made at the meeting of the Board of Directors of the Ameri- can Institute of Electrical Engineers held in the Societies Building New York on the evening of May 16, 1911.
 The various churches are at work pre- pairing for the annual fairs. The ladies of the M. E. Society met with Mrs. F. W. Dakin on Wednesday, The Busy Bees with Miss Carter.
 MT w, R. Houghtaling, who has been seriously ill, has improved in health and with his family arrived at his summer home here on Saturday last. MT. Houghtaling's father, who few days since celebrated his 77th birthday is also here a guest for the summer.