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Connecticut western news., 1911-04-06
:, PROPER JOURNALISM

Under the topic of ''clean journalism" the whole subject of journalism is be- ing discussed under the auspices of the Christian Science cult While there is always more or less need of a general raking over of contemporaneous journal ism, there is always room for disagree ment on the concrete question of just what is proper in journalism. So long as individual, tastes differ, just so long will the question be an open one. One great newspaper runs as it's standing slogan, in conspicuous place on it's first page "If it's news, and true, it's here" Another displays, just as con- spicuously this: "All the news that's fit to print" Apparently there is merit in either motto, from the standpoint of enterprising journalism. Yet from the standpoint of clean aud wholesome Journalism there is vast difference in the principles implied in these legends. In every town there is inevitably more or less that transpires, that is not fit to print. though it may De news and true," and the problem that confronts the newspaper-which, having taken your subscription is thus undeniably placed under contract to furnish. you the news-is, where shall the line be drawn between the news that is not fit to print'' and the news to which you, as a subscriber ,are entitled for your money. The conscientious news editor finds him. self almost constantly face to face with the task of placating two constituent eIements-the class that clamor for the full details of the latest salacious scandal, and the class that demand a clean, wholesome tone in their family news paper and the dissemination of only "news fit to print" And this division of sentiment has always existed, and
Connecticut western news., 1911-04-06
'cLEAN-uP pay" NEXT FRIDAY

The proposition put forth by the Ca. naan Business Mems Association, that the people of the village devote stated day to the work of cleaning up" their outdoor premises, should commend it. self to all who feel the slightest pride in the appearance of the village and espeei- ally in the appearance of their own do- main, and there is every degree of con 6dsnce on the part of the Association that the citizens generally will heed the request that the day appointed. Friday of next week. Good Friday, ) be devoted. in some part, at least, to this excellent work
 Cleanliness being next to Godliness. the universal holiday is peculiarly ap- propriate for cleaning up, and by con- certed effort on the part of the residents. in raking up the rubbish that unavoid-, able accumulates around the house and about the yard, front and rear, trans formation may be wrought in the ap- pearance of the village in single day that will astonish even the residents themselves, and leave 8 favorable inn pression upon the stranger within our gates.
 Let's all "get together" on this clean up proposition next Friday and put the village in condition of cleanliness that shall delight the eye of every loyal Ca- naanite and challenge the admiration of every visitor. S-t
Connecticut western news., 1911-04-06
Game Committees Troubles

The fish and game committee of the legislature at the capitol in Hartford is having it's own troubles in providing a change that will satisfy everyone in regard to the closed season for rabbits. Members of the committee do not believe that it should begin later and end later, The trouble is that it is a trifie moro than difficult to permit rabbit hunting and restrict the killing of game birds.
Connecticut western news., 1911-04-06

The new membership list of the Busi- ness Mems Association. which, by the way, is not yet as full as 1t will be, con tains the names of the "solid men" of the town. H. D. Humphrey has the honor of heading the list, which em- braces the names of merchants, lawyers, doctors, clergymeD, manufacturers, me- chanics and representatives of every trade and branch of business that fourishes in our go-ahead little old town. We're getting together all right, and public improvements are bound to come, from side walks up. e ...
Connecticut western news., 1911-04-06

Canaan will have such a Fourth of July celebration this year as it has never had before. The Business Mems Asso- citation has taken up the idea, appointed committee on plan and scope, to report preliminary program, to the next monthly meeting, and it is proposed to provide layout of amusement, sports, spectacular paradss and general enter, tainment that will delight old and young and make the Glorious Fourth red let ter day in the annals of this patriotic old town. The American Eagle is al- ready spreading his tail-feathers and practicing his scream.
Connecticut western news., 1911-04-06
RARNUM FOR GOVERNOR

Litchfield county is figuring again in In the last B years, or since Alexander H. Holley of Salisbury occupied the ex. ecutive chair, 1857.8, Litchfield county has furnished only two governors - Andrews of Litchfeld, 187981, and Cooke of Winsted. 1897 99.
 From the New Haven Sunday Union 8 Hartford letter it appears that the republicans in the legislature are "be- ginning to look to Speaker Frederick A. Scott as the1r candidate" The cores pondent admits that Speaker Scott has many attractive qualities, but, he writes:
 sLitchfield county has already decided on it's candidate for governor when 1t Is accorded the privilege of naming man at the Republican state convention. Their favorite is Senator Charles W. Barnum of the 31st district. He would have been nominated last year if his name had not been connected in a con spicuous manner with the public utilities bill that met disaster at the last session. Senator Barnum is really one of the most kindly of men, and he has genuine sympathy for the working people. He is now 8 member of the committee on labor and the labor people who appear before the committee say that he gives what they say the greatest possible at tention. It is we'll known that as an employer of labor, Senator Barnun is very considerate for his help. The appreciation of this consideration was shown in 1909, when h1s candidacy was indorsed by the Democratic convention of the district" s.#
Connecticut western news., 1911-04-06
That dotalLin,1nr Bill

The bill making it is lawful for holel keepers and restauranteurs to sell liquor on Sundays between and 10 p. m. was given hearing by, the excise commit. tee Wednesday,. H. H. Spooner op. posed the measure and said that the hotel keepers supporting it were in many instances law breakers. There was no one present to support the bill. ..'f
Connecticut western news., 1911-04-06
Boys Hand Gut Of

Dominfck Pennell. of Essex, had his left hand out off last week in witch hazel cutting machine at the factory of K. k. Dickinson near the depot. Domi- nick was feeding witch hazel brush into the cutting machine when his hand got caught and was pulled under a knife which completely severed 1t at the wrist.
Connecticut western news., 1911-04-06
Where the Laugh Comes In
A little sugar to make it sweet, A little lemon to make it sour, A little water to make it weak, And lots of whiskey to give it power
 -AnonymouS 4

And lots of whiskey to give it power.
 Anonymous. e
 Do you drink whiskey because you like the taste of it or for the purpose of getting the effect ?" ..- .. a. '%Oh, no, for neither of those reasons. When take drink it is because I am sure that it will help me to ward off a cold or something. ."-Chicago Record Herald.
 Come. Willie,'' said his mother, "don't be so selfish. Let your little brother play with your marbles awhile. ]" But" protested Willie, "he means to keep them always"
 "Oh I guess not" .-r
 II guess yes Cause he's swallered two O them already. "--Exchange
 The other day Mrs. Penhecker's $ younger sister was married, and a day or two after the wedding the husband said, "Now, darling, I don't believe in bearing malice, and if ever have any necessity to say anything unkind or to make use of any hard words to you I will always take them back again as soon as have cooled down"
 "You needn't take that trouble, my AOpAAOo AAS " 4A0s SW60UlY, "for if you ever use any hard words to me I'll always give them back to you at once"
 Voice from below-Harold, you musn t interrupt the plumbers at their work, dear.
 Harold-It's all right mother. I'm only talking to the man who sits on the stairs and does nothing g.-London Punch.
 The Duchess of Blankshire (who has made poor drlye)-A little too much to the right, I'm afraid.
 Obsequious Professional (who is in structing the Duchess) not at all, your Grace, the hole has been cut too much to the left.-Golf Illustrated.
 "CharIey dear" said young Mrs. Torkins, "do you think you and I will ever see serious trouble with the Japanese? ?"
 ''No," replied her husband. wearily; mot unless we happen to get a Japanese cook. ."-Washington Star.
 "Woman must be independent"
 T think so, too. "'
 "Then will you come to our suffra- gette meeting tonight?"
 "I will if Ferdinand will consent to escort me home. "-Louisville Courier Journal.
Connecticut western news., 1911-04-06
HoRRoRsooPE-APRlL a.

Perihelion all twisted up with Tropio of Capricorn {; sure sign of meteorologi- cal disturbance, as Uncle Horace John son would say. Good time to either 20 fishing or stay home. April fool Go- ing to clean up on "clean-up day P" Nothing like it. Six months since Li- cense. Whats the answer? Beware the book agent, for he talketh much and well. Hooray for the Fourth-it's going to be a corker Nothing succeeds like the price of liberty.
Connecticut western news., 1911-04-06

The infringement and Heading lady" of the up-to-date drama which the mayor of Boston has prohibited from being presented in The Hub as a measure of protection of Boston morals, insist that the play conveys wholesome moral lesson, and that the people of Boston have right to have their morals ele- vated by an opportunity to witness an exhibition of nastiness on the stage.
Connecticut western news., 1911-04-06
THURSDAY. APRIL 6. 1911
MAKING FRIENDS

Blessed are they who have the gift of making friends, for it is one of Gods best gifts. It involves many things, but above all, the power of going out of one's self, and appreciat- i ing whatever is noble and loving in another-Thomas Hughes.
Connecticut western news., 1911-04-06
$I3,667 For Lost Eye

James J. Murphy of Plainville, a victim of the trolley accident at White Oak about a year ago, was awarded damages in the superior court in Hart ford Thursday of $13,667 by jury. Murphy who lost an eye in the accident, and claimed that the remaining eye was affected, sued the trolley company for $3O. 900.
Connecticut western news., 1911-04-06

always will exist, and as long as it exists and the editor is as human as his critics, the question of what is proper in jour- nalism will be an open and unsettled one. Meanwhile, now is the time to subscribe.
Connecticut western news., 1911-04-06

Falls Village has begun the construc- tion of the new state road leading from the village north to the ''Point of Rocks. !" When the road is built the entire dis tance between the centers of the two Canaans it will be better for both towns. And the connection has got to come.
Connecticut western news., 1911-04-06
Lightning Kills Cow

J. B.Stevens lost two cows which were struck by lightning during the, thunder shower last week. They were standing in the stable facing each other, about four feet apart. Not mark of any kind could be found on the barn.
 Other cattle were standing on each side of them but were nnharmed.
Connecticut western news., 1911-04-06
Get Together.

Though the travelling at present seems to be about as bad as possible, it is well to bear in mind that the roads will be worse before they are tter-Litchfield Inquirer. Undoubtedly true, but that's hardly the way for an optimist to put the fact. Sunny Jim" would have said. "Cheer up after they're worse, they'll be better.'' z ..4
Connecticut western news., 1911-04-06

Representative Danny Dunn, of Wili mantle, objects to being addressed as Daniel Rohrback Dunn," by people who write to him from New Haven, but he doesn't tell why he objects.
Connecticut western news., 1911-04-06
Gamblers Warned

The various proprietors of the card and other gambling establishments in Winsted are reported to have been warned by Chief of Police Stephen O.. Wheeler that they must stop carrying on business, as heretofore.
 It is understand that the places have been deserted since the edict was an nounced.
Connecticut western news., 1911-04-06

Congress in session again, with pros pect of doing business until next fall, However, hens eggs bigger than hail. stones are selling for twenty cents a dozen; 30 who cares? @ t
Connecticut western news., 1911-04-06
AS AN. ADVERTISING MEDIUM

The News should appeal with special force to the sagacious business man.
 It has an extensive circulation in Western Connecticut, and especially throughout Litch- field County and Southern Berkshire. It has competent staff of wide-awake cor respondents in the various towns to report the local doingS each week. and goes into the homes aud is perused by the entire families of the the ng-headed advertiser most desires to reach.
Connecticut western news., 1911-04-06

The hard winter is behind us. That's one consolation, such as it is, for the 500 employees of the Consolidated Railroad who have been laid off, in the last few weeks, under the lately adopted policy of ratronchmant
Connecticut western news., 1911-04-06
LIFE'S MIGHTY THINGS.
BY EMMA RoDEMEYER WATT.

The mighty things of life my friends,
 Are not the rich and rare; They are the ministries of love
 That need most watchful care. It's just the art of tenderness,
 Kind words, gentle smile; These are the mighty things earth needs To make our lives worth while.
Connecticut western news., 1911-04-06

"Did you really say all the clever things attributed to you by the anec- dote writers?"
 "No." replied the Senator, ''I didn't exectly say y'em. But I indorsed 'em." Washington Star. aa
Connecticut western news., 1911-04-06

The atmosphere in and around and about Canaan ought to be hazy with the smoke of numerous cleanup day" bon fires, next Friday.
Connecticut western news., 1911-04-06
Was man created first? ?

Did womankind precede? For knowledge I've a thirst. But here I'm baked. indeed. Some say that woman led, But cannot agree; No book that have read Confirm that theory. Man must have been the one Who got here first, l guess. With woman here alone.
 Who buttoned up Der dress?
 Louisville Courier-J Journal.
Connecticut western news., 1911-04-06

>Uncle Horace Johnson predicted an- other ''disturbance' that disturbed promptly on time. But of course no weather prophet can expect to miss every time he takes 8 shot.
Connecticut western news., 1911-04-06

"War with Japan seems imminent These dreadful rumors alarm me" "Too bad"
 "What would you do?"
 "Well, think I would switch mag azines. "-Kansas City Journal.
Connecticut western news., 1911-04-06
PROVERBS OF DANIEL

Dan Sweeney says: Look up ward, not downward,' is nice pre- cept, but the man who follows it is apt to step in the puddles and miss an occasional chance to pick up a ten-cent piece"
Connecticut western news., 1911-04-06

Ash Wednesday next Wednesday, Good Friday next cleanup day, and Easter Sunday two days later. After which society may have some fun again.
Connecticut western news., 1911-04-06

Arbor and Bird Day next Tuesday. And a record breaking hailstorm last Tuesday Isn't it not ridiculous
Connecticut western news., 1911-04-06

Subscribers are requested to notify the pub Hsher promptly of any failure to receive papers regularly, changes of residence etc. E-
Connecticut western news., 1911-04-06
WRITE A LETTER AsouTIT

Communications on subjects of general inter est to The News readers are invited, but nc attention will be paid to anonymous letters.
Connecticut western news., 1911-04-06
THE NEWS AGENTS

"|I THE NEWS AGENTS 2 Extra. copies of The News are sale at the office of publication and at ff-s:. & Humphreys Drug Store, Canaan,
 EgglestoE's Drug Store, Sharon,
 Post Office, East Canaan. D! H. Oakes' Store, Lakeville, E EH.s Post Office, Falls Village. s, George T. Johnson's Store, Norfolk, I F. H. Smith & Co.'S Store Ashley Falls
Connecticut western news., 1911-04-06

Any way, the backbone of last fall is broken.
Connecticut western news., 1911-04-06

OLD NEwSPAPERS-we have them in pack ages of fifty for 10 cents and twenty-five for five cents The Canaan Printing O.. Canaan. FOR SALEy-one kitchen stove. one parlor stove good as new for sale reasonable. D. Chertocks Falls Village.
Connecticut western news., 1911-04-06

FOR SALE-Buding formerly used for housing poultry. Will sell entire or in sections for haif cost of lumber used in construction. I. s. Adam, r. O. box 123, Canaan. HAY FOR SALE. M s. spaulding, Canaan.
Connecticut western news., 1911-04-06
MISCELLANEOUS

TO RENT-The Paul place, so called near Black berry bridge, Church street. c. E. Badgley, Canaan.
Connecticut western news., 1911-04-06
Cent-a-W Word Advertisements
 Minimum Charge 25 Cents
FOR SALE

FOR SALE-1 pair work horses 12 years old. weight 280O, worked on coal wagon and state road two years; good lumber wagon, dump bottom and tight box; set good heavy team harness; one-horse lumber wagon. in good order; two-horse dump cart All articles ready for use. Theodore T. Adams, Canaan.
Connecticut western news., 1911-04-06
WANTED

WANTED-Man to work on farm, drive team
 and help at milking. Wages, $40 month and
 board. No liquor. J. A. Griffith, Ashley Falls.
The Hattiesburg news., 1911-10-16
Her hat was a black velvet one.

Her hat was a black velvet one.
The color motif of the pretty party
was green and white. Trailing vines
covered the punch table, making it
most attractive. The tables were
placed in the library and parlor and
the prize, two dainty embroidered
linen handkerchiefs, were won by
Mrs. w. T. Cosby. The score cards
bearing cupids, were heart-shaped and
tied with green ribbons. Miss Haney
was presented with a special prize, a
hand-painted satin pillow, with the
bride-elects initials on it.
Three young girls, Misses Harriette
Hill, a sister of the hostess, Annie
Cora Gillian and Carline Hall, in the
loveliest of lacy frocks over green
slips, served pretty and dainty two
course luncheon, in which the heart
idea and the color scheme, green and
white, was tastefully carried out. Ac-
companying the ice course were tiny
white boxes, tied with green ribbons
and filled with cake. One contained
a ring, another a thimble and another
a dime. The ring was found by Miss
Gertrude Olsen, the dime by Miss Har-
riette Hill, while to Miss Bessie Powe
fell the thimble.
The hospitality was exceedingly at
tractive in all its appointments and
accessories and was enjoyed by Miss
Haney, the guest of honor, Mesdames
w. T. Cosby, Robert Field, H. T..
Mounger; Misses Lora Haney, Bessie
The Hattiesburg news., 1911-10-16
CHURCH SOCIETIES.
49, **************

The Baraca Glass of the First Bap-
tist Sunday school had helpful ses-
sion yesterday morning with twenty
five present. Everyone is invited to
meet in the classroom Tuesday eve
ming at 1880 for song service and the
young men who do not attend Sunday
school are invited. Sunday, October
the 22nd, is Red Letter Day for the
Baracas of the World, being the TWEEN
ty-first birthday of the Baraca work.
Each member is expected to make it
a day to be remembered. The class
of the First Baptist church urges all
of its members to be present and ex-
tends a cordial invitation to every
young man in the city who has no
The Hattiesburg news., 1911-10-16

REMOVAL NOTICE.
After October the 18th my office
will be suite S01 Carter building.
Leave calls at Hays & Field, phones
Al. J. D. DONALD. M. D.
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The Hattiesburg news., 1911-10-16
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The Hattiesburg news., 1911-10-16
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The Hattiesburg news., 1911-10-16
=BOTH PHONES IS
Social and Personal
KATIE L. /. ALLEN=

Mrs. j. J. Pymn left recently to visit
Jackson, Yazoo City and Canton.
i SIS
Hon. V. Otis Robertson spent Sun
day with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. G.
c. Robertson, on e. Fifth street.
!. .t.t
MF and Mrs. G. C. Robertson have
as their guest at their home on E.
Fifth street, the formers niece, Miss
Lena Robertson, of Seminary.
i
Eber Wilder returned Sunday eve
ming to Perkinston, after few days
visit here, the guest of his mother,
Mrs. j. F. Wilder, ON West Pine street.
+ -
Misses Mamie McGi1l, Mamie Ian
eous and Mamie Beckner, of Laurel,
who came to attend the Ross-Bostick
marriage, are the guest for few days
f. Mrs S. E. Gardner, on Third street.
p !. -
! Grice-ButIer Engagement
Announced.
The following clipping from the To-
cal society columns of the New Or
leans Picayune will be of much inter
est in this city, as the bride is well
known here. Miss Ruth Jones, of
Brookhaven, who was the guest the
past summer of Mrs. A, F. Draughn,
on New Orleans street, will be one of
the bridesmaids:
Mrs. Sallie Hickman Butler, of
Monticello, Miss, Announces the en-
gagement and approaching marriage
of her daughter. Laura Gay, to Mr..
Luther Etherton Grice. The bride
elect is the niece of Ex-Governor
Longino, of Mississippi, and has a
large number of friends here who will
be greatly interested in the announce
ment of her approaching marriage.
Mr.. Grice is a prominent young law
yer of Monticello, Miss"
The Hattiesburg news., 1911-10-16

of the table. The little guests blew
out the candles, and when doing so
made a good wish for the little fellow.
Cream, cake, fruit and candy was
served by L. c. Dorr, Marion Leleu,
Helen Doherty and Ella May McGin-
ley.
Those enjoying the afternoon were
John Scott Street, Howard Bishop,
Michael Clarke, John Cameron, Boher-
ty Doherty, Willie Clarke, Finley
Doherty, Pat Mckinley, Howell Street,
Paul Leleu, John Bennett, Dick Doher-
ty, Will Herr.ngton.
The grown folk present were Mrs.
T. d. Mckinley, Mrs. c. C. Davenport,
Miss Ella Warden and Miss Ada Cope
land.
The Hattiesburg news., 1911-10-16
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The Hattiesburg news., 1911-10-16
EMINENT DIVINE DEAD.

Richmond, Va, Oct. 1s.-Right Rev.
Augustine Van De Vyer, Bishop of the
Roman Catholic Diocese of Riebnend.
died this morning of complications re-
sulting from a severe cold.
The Hattiesburg news., 1911-10-16

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Liniment will give relief. For sale
by All Dealers.