Connecticut western news., 1911-11-02
CANAAN

river to Norfolk Saturday, attracted considerable attention about town early in the week. Dr, Camp, who has been considering the idea of purchasing an auto truck for his lime kiln transporta- tion work, gave his consent to the driver to give a demonstration of the trucks efficiency. He drove to the lime kiln, put on load of lime, returned to the side track in the village and had the lime on board the cars, in 30 minutes.
 Miss Mattie Manvel has been spend ing several days in Hartford, New Brit ain and Waterbury. ....
 The Misses Ferguson, Mrs, Rowe, Miss May Smith and her guests, the Misses Kane, of Lakeville, took view of the surrounding country from the top Of Canaan mountain last Thursday, which was delightful.
 Miss Lydia Merwin came home from Torrington Thursday, spending Friday visiting schools in Harrington, and re- turned to her teaching Sunday after noon.
 George W. Dederick, of Pine Plains, N. Y, was in town Monday.
 J. H. Lansing has purchased the house owned by H. Leach on East Main street
 There will be a special meeting of Ca naan Lodge No. 50 l. O. O. F. this af- ternoon at o'clock, to receive applica' tions for membership.
 Charles E. Beebe, of Hartford, called on friends ip town Tuesday afternoon.
 Postmaster R. P Smith, of Falls Vii. lage, was in town Wednesday after noon. =.. .-
 Canaan Hose Go. had a ''run" Thurs day evening, racing to the hydrant on Depot Square. making connection but not turning the water on.
 The social at E. $. Pease's Monday evening was quite a success. Black cats. bats and witches in profusion aad lots of good things to eat. f
 Miss Edith K. Oliver has returned from visit with friends in New York city.
 Mrs. F. F. Stevens, Miss Manvel and the Misses Louise and Catherine Rora- back attended the Sunday School con- vention in Bridgeport Tuesday and Wednesday of this week.
 Mrs. Edson Rood gave Halloween party at her residence, Church street, Tuesday night. About 30 guests were in attendance and the occasion was thoroughly enjoyed by all present.
 At the business meeting of Canaan Hose Company Thursday night com mittee was appointed to confer with MT. Benton owner of the premises, and see if he will consent to allow the loco motive driving wheel tire to be hung near the west end of the building. as a fire alarm, where it will be more con. venient and more effective in case of fire
 A Halloween party was given at the residence of Fred Brewer, Tuesday even- ing. Refreshments were served. whist and other games enjoyed, and the even- ing most agreeably spent until it came time for the Halloween ghosts and goblins to walk-then they all went home. 4
 A. F. Howe, the well. known New York Herald's Connecticut correspondent, is preparing a Canaan page" for next Sundays edition of the Herald. which will contain portraits and sketches of various citizens. r-
 David s. Cowles Post, G, A. R., at tended the funeral of Comrade Nelson F. Shaffer, at Ashley Falls, Tuesday Com rade Shaffer served during the war, in the Second Battalion Reserve Corps. He was found dead in his bed Sunday morning. His age was 77 years and five months.
 MT. and Mrs. William Ahern visited their daughter, Mrs. Norman Hicks last Thursday, on their way home to Wlnsted, from visit to their son William in Plattsburgh, N. Y,
 Miss Edythe Tinker gave Hallowe 'en party to a few of her friends at her home on High Street, Tuesday evening, whist was played after which bountiful SUD- per was served.
 Mrs. Ada Nicon has been entertain ing her niece, Mss Barbara Nicoll.
 Mrs. Norman Chapin of Torrington, is spending the week with her mother, Mrs, Emma Rood.
 Rev. J. P. Smyth and Mrs. Smyth returned from Brooklyn last Saturday.
 Miss Bessie Frein, of Great Barring ton spent Sunday with her aunt, Mrs. Eugene Rowe.'
 Chasles Shaw and family have re- moved here from Lakeyille.
 The "hayseed dance" given by the Senior class of Canaan High School,