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Connecticut western news., 1911-10-19
BULLOCK & FELTEN AFFAIRS
Hearing on Case of Shoe Dealers
 Against Local Concern. .

There was hearing in chambers be- fore Judge Welch, in Winsted. Mon day, ill the case of Endicott, Johnson 6 O., of New York, shoe concern, against Bullock & Felten, former mer- chants III Canaan, to disclose what had become of the property of the late firm. The shoe house, which had a bill of about $1O0 against the firm and refused to settle on the basis of 90 per cent. agreed to by other creditors, had secured a judgment for $109 and $127.
 At the hearing the affairs of the late firm were gone over in more or less de- tail, bringing out old and familiar figures of liabilities, assets and losses that have been reviewed in former proceedings In the adjustment of its affairs. Both MT. Bullock and MT. Felten were present at the hearing and testified with reference to the management and vicissitudes of the business which showed loss of about s, 200 at the end of the first year gave the names of parties from whom money was borrowed, and the nature of the security offered, including MT. Bull locks ranch in Nebraska, consisting of $40 acres. a
 It was shown by MT. Felten's testi- mony, that the volu me of business done by the concern increased from about $28, 900 a year to from $65.OG0 to $70,000 a year, and the failure of the concern was attributed to their big interest account, loss of discount and heavy payroll. the last named item amounting to $l55.50 a week. MT. Felten said he never put a cent into the business, while MT. Bullock, who was worth S40.O0o or $5O,0OO when he came east, had lost every dollar he had. t. +
 The hearing was continued to Monday, Oct. 80. Higgins and Sanford are attor- neys for plaintiff and Frank B. Mum appears for the defendants.
Connecticut western news., 1911-10-19
COON DINNER
Memorable Banquet Served at Ives Cottage

The three fine, fat coons that were treed and captured by Walter Goggin and the Sweeney boys, on the under mountain road last week, during an evening hunt full of exciting adventure, were served up i'll the form of Bohe- milan banquet at the Henry Ives cottage last Sunday afternoon, and enjoyed by fourteen kindred and congenial spirits. It was described by John Sheridan, as ia feast fit for the gods,' and Sheridan is connoisseur in feasts fit for the gods and all that sort of thing.
 The coons were baked by John Rains and were done to turn. Mrs. Triesch- man fixed the dressing, and it was de- lcious. The. balance of the feast entrees, relishes, dessert and so forth was prepared and arranged by the deputy sheriff, who is an expert in that speciality. Nothing was lacking that could make the banquet memorable one. and in the words of Dr. Corwin, who occupied seat at one of the heads of the table, 'alI went merry as a marriage bell'' 7.
 Mine host Ives, who did the honors, did lem handsomely and left nothing to be desired in the way of service, prompt and plenty. There were toasts-more or less informal, but nevertheless toasts. with Mine Host Ives as toastmaster. The following guests were present: F. A. Baker, John Sheridan, John Thur tough, o. T. Vosburgh, B. A. Peirce, O. W. Thurlough, George Simpson of New York. A. H. Herriman, William Miles, E. l.. Roberts, John Rains, Dr. Geo. Corwin, l.. o. Rhoades, Walter Goggin.
 Some of the toasts were "What are we here for ?" responded to by Al. Her riman "The Ladies-God bless 'em :" John Sheridan "Ein flag ein country, und zwei lager" John Rains; "Why the coon has no wishbone," John Thur. tough; "The genius of Connecticut, '' Deputy Sheriff Rhoadas; Erin go burgh," Walter Goggin "The moral uphft, Dr. Corwin; ''Is the tariff tax, or is it isn't?" Burt Peirce; "The Nebular Hypothesis, o. T. Vosburgh
Connecticut western news., 1911-10-19
Fairs are Degenerating.

Considerable opposition has developed around the state against the immortality of the midways and the debauchery in the saloons accompanying such "agri- cultural" fairs.
 The objections raised here are an echo of the opposition that recently developed in the western part of the state to the Danbury fair.
 Liquor was sold in open violation of the law there, it is claimed, and under protection of the police. The fair management reaped a golden harvest from special saloon permits. The large number of female prostitutes at the Danbury fair was remarked also.
 That the old country fair is gone foI all time is respectfully admitted by the stolid farmers of this section. The modern "agricultural" fairs are not agricultural in any sense, according to these men. What products and cattle are exhibited are said to be merely an excuse and a respectable blind for the immoral midway y.-Norwieh Exchange.
Connecticut western news., 1911-10-19
LIME COMPANIES, AGREEMENT
New England Lime Go. Takes Com
 petitors Aboard

As result of negotiations that have been quietly going forward for several months certain of the various inde- pendent lime companies and the New England Lime Company, known as the slime trust" have come into closer relationship in the matter of price ad- justment, and while it is not exactly a case of swallowing up and annihilating competition, the new relationship Is expected to work to the mutual profit of both the independents and the combine, and incidentally to some extent reduce cost of production and enable all parties to sell hme at 8 profit rather than a sacrifice in the unproftable game of throat-cutting.
 The New England Lime co. have leased the Garfield Lime Co.'s plant at at East Canaan. outright for term of ten years, from it's owners, Hotchkiss Brothers, of Torrington.
 It has arranged with the Connecticut Lime O. to sell the latter's output. Arthur P. Freeman, whose health has been on the decline for some time, has resigned as secretary and treasurer of the Connecticut Lime O., and is suc- ceeded by John Deely. of Lee. Mass, to which place the office of the Con- necticut Co., now in the Canfeld block, will be removed Nov. 1. The office of A ". A. Felten, in the same suite will be vacated at once, MT. Felten. by reason of the new relationship, becom- ing sales manager for the New England Lime O. in addition to hls regular en- Gagement as sales agent for the inde- pendent companies-the Connecticut Western Lime Company, Or. Camp's;) Massachusetts Lime Go, of Sheffield; Stearns Lime O., of Danbury West Stockbridge Lime Co, of West Stock bridge As matter of business con- venience. and for the reason that he has been unable to secure a suitable rent in Canaan, Mir. Felten will move his family to Danbury, next week, having already engaged pleasant house on North street. MT. Felten becomes the New England Co. $ sales manager at 8 handsome salary, while his arrangement with the independents continues in force on generous commission basis.
 The offices in the block will be vacated Nov.1. Mr- Freeman has al ready rellnquished his former duties as secretary and treasurer, though he re- tains his financial interest i'll the Con- necticut Lime Company, whose head quarters will be removed to Lee. Miss Margaret Hanlon, stenographer. who has been with MT. Freeman for a num- Der of years, has been asked to continue in the same capacity, with the Con- necticut Company. Miss Farnum, stenographer for MT. Felten, is consider ing various offers of desirable situations but will take her time about arriving at a decision.
Connecticut western news., 1911-10-19
HIGH SCHOOL DANCE
Notes of Interest to Friends of the
 School,

Notes of Interest to Friends of the
 School.
 The High School Seniors are planning to give a dance in the town hall on Friday, Oct. 27 It is to be z Hayseed Dance'' ; this time, and the admission will be 90 cents. Miss Kegler has promised to < tickle the worries ? from 8:30 until 12, The committee in charge of the dance is Gladys Pnlver. Margaret Mcclure, Clinton Wilcox and James Keenan. .A
 The class of 1911 is planning a re union and dinner to be held about Thanksgiving time.
 The long expected laboratory ap- 'paratus, to be used i'll the study of biology, has arrived at the High School and is being put in place.
 One of the more important pieces received is an aquarium, ghe gift of the Glass of 1911. The aquarium is done in brass and plate glass. It is IS inches long, 12 inches wide and 12 inches high. It was bought with the money left in the class treasury after the trip to Hart ford in June.
 Another gco1 piece of apparatus is the new Spencer microscope, made in Buffalo. It is 8 fine instrument, and will be great help in the science work this year.
Connecticut western news., 1911-10-19
10 FINISH THE ROAD
Commissioner Macdonald Gives Atten-
 ton to East Canaan Stretch.

ton to East Canaan Stretch.
 "East Canaan road--get into works at once"
 Such was the entry which Highway Commissioner J. H. Macdonald made in his book of field notes, while in conver- sation with friend at The Garfield, Tuesday evening. This means, accord ing to the Commissioners own interpre tatlon that advertising for contractors bids for the work of completing the "missing link" in the trunk line will be done at once, and the stretch of road be- tween the East Canaan school house and the Norfolk line will be undertaken just as soon as the red-tape of the oircumlo- cution bureau can be unwound. Which will be joyful news to all Canaan and Norfolk in particular, and all travellers over the road in general.
 The Commissioner, accompanied by his son-in-law, MT. Leon Smith, of New Haven, came into town Tuesday even- tug and put up at The Garfield. The Commissioner was on a tour of inspec- tion of the new good roads of the trunk line from Hartford, west. and Wednes. day morning motored to Falls Village to look oyer the stretch of new road near Point of Rocks.
Connecticut western news., 1911-10-19
POOLING EARLY
Roberts Story of Experiencein Shen-
 andoah Valley
BYE. s. RoBERTs

BY K. S. ROBkkTS
 Comrades Saturday, July 16, 1864. We left Podsville, Md, at a. m., fol- lowing Early towards Edwards Ferry; arriving at Whiteford about 9 a. m.; halted by the river. Some of the officers reconDoitered little, then Companies H. end F. were sent forward as skir- mishers. We forded the Potomac River about waist deep. You will remember of the disaster of Balls Bluff" just above where we crossed in September, 1862 > and now we were crossing under like circumstances. As soon as we reached the west shore we were deployed as skirmishers and advanced up the hill and waited till the head of the column caught up. We crossed at Edwards Ferry about three miles below Balls Bluff.
 You know that we remembered the surprise and slaughter of Col. Baker and many of his command, and we couldn't help but think such an attempt might be made on us. Butthe enemy evidently didn't care to bring on fight to diminish their forces more. It was a very nice level farming country enroute to Lees burgh, through which we passed, and on in a westerly course, about two miles and camped for the night in plain sight of the rebels. Ricket's Division, the Sd of our corps rejoined us at this times which made us quite a respectable force. We broke camp early the 17th and nov ed on after the Johnnies. We hardly lost sight of them. You will remember the explosion that we heard and then the smoke, the result of burning wrecked caisson. and when we reached the spot in the road there was a large slab of melted bullets, the results from the ex- plosion. ..
 You remember that we saw the rear guard of Early's forces asathey passed up the "Blue Ridge" and out of sight through "Snicker's Gap" 1t was a hot day and we moved up the mountain. When the van of our army reached the summit they found the road filled with rocks. trees etc., to obstruct our advance. and there were some rebels on the bluffs on either side, that fired into the advance. You know that the road began to descend rapidly as soon as the summit was reached, and it gave us beautiful view of the Shenandoah Valley.
 We passed down the mountain road and our artillery located on bluff over looking the Shenandoah River. The rebels were in plain view; their batteries disputlng our crossing at the ford. Hun ter's men, who had preceded us and had sent B strong detachment across the Shenandoah river, deploying to the right and left into line and advanced a
Connecticut western news., 1911-10-19
HARVEST DANCE
Enjoyable Social Function And Lots
 of People There

EnJOydOiS 0OCi0i TuHGuoH TUu GOt@
 of People There
 Amid the fantastic setting of corn stacks. scare crows, pumpkins and jack o'lanterns, illumined by the genial effulgence of the hunters moon, the harvest dance of Canaan Hose Company eventuated in Town Hall Friday night, and proved 8 conspicuous success in point of attendance and en.oyableness. The dancing was preceded by splendid concert given by Beeman & Hatch's orchestra. of Hartford, which was 8 rare treat, enjoyed by number who came out to hear it and did not participate in the dance. At about 9:15 cane the grand march, and to carry out the harvest idea and give an added aspect of rusticity to the function the march was led by Miss Minnle Wilcox in the garb of rural damsel-large and loudly figured gown with tight-ftting sacque of the vintage of grandmother's girl days; grey sunbonnet and fingerIess '' mitts," escorted by jay from Punkin
  a if they liked it.
 After the grand march, dancing was kept up until after midnight
 One particularly pleasing and novel feature was the moonlight dance. The electric lights were turned out and the hall was dimly illuminated with rhe candles in the pumpkin jack-o lanterns that grinned from a dozen places, and the ingeniously devised crescent, moon in one corner of the hall. The effect was weird and novel.
 While the number of dancers was sufficient to keep tine ballroom floor full. to the point of crowding. the at- tendance on the floor did not represent the full sale of tickets. Many persons, who had no idea of attending had pur- chased dance tickets simply to show their oE,p4 eciation of the fire company as q commendable institution of the town and to help swell the proceeds.
Connecticut western news., 1911-10-19
SUFFRAGE NEWS
Meeting of Equal Franchise League
 Next Monday.

Meeting of Equal Franchise League
 Next Monday.
 The Canaan Equal Franchise League will hold meeting at the Canfeld Inn on Monday, Oct. 8, at 4 o'clock p. m. The indications are that this meeting will be large one. Plans will be made for future work, delegates will be ap- pointed to attend the Suffrage Con- vention at Bridgeport Oct. 27th and 18th, where on the evening of the 27th Mrs. Emmeline Pankhurst will address mass meeting in the ball room of the Stratfield Hotel. Those who are in- tending to join the Canaan. League are kindly requested to bring their annual dues of fifty cents. .>... | It is rumored that the ladies of the Suffrage League will give an exception ally fine play entitled "The Girl From Colorado" sometime in the near future. This is said to be one of the brightest of the new Suffrage plays and was written by California woman during the recent campaign in that state.
 MT. and Mrs. A. Scranton Taylor, of Norfolk, with Miss E. Ivers, a noted suffrage speaker from New York City, called on Mrs. F. Hitchcock last Friday to hold short jubilee meeting over the , victory of the Suffragists in California. Which state next Kansas, New York, or grand little old Connecticut
Connecticut western news., 1911-10-19
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WELL KNOWN IN CANAAN
Father of Rev. E. c. Gillette, who
 .r Died Last Week

Ot n0Ns Ss 1NHollGf WVo ... Died Last Week
 The father of Rev. E. 0. Gillette, Henry Jonathan Gillette, for many years city missionary Tn Hartford. who died last week Sunday, of heart trouble and the infirmities of age, was fre- quent visitor in Canaan, of which his father. Jonathan Gillette, was a native. His mother was Jane Glezen, of Lenox, Mass. They were married in Ohio, whither they had gone in the pioneer days of that country.
 The Gillette family is an old Con- necticut family. Ancestors for a num- Der of generations bore the name Jona- than. Mir. Gillettes grandfather and reat-grandfather were in the Revolu- tion and both of them saw life in the old British Sugar House Prison at New York, one of them dying as a result of the imprisonment. Tn this connection, it is an interesting fact that an ivory headed cane, one of four made from the corner posts of that old sugar house prison, for the revolutionary Jonathan Gillette, and which has descended from oldest son to oldest son, has now be- come the property of Rev. E. O. Gillette. and is an heirloom by which he sets great store.
 Deceased was a cousin of Frederick Gillette and the late George Gillette and was thus related to Mrs. Luther Brown, Mrs. s. O. Buc kley and Mrs. Jenny B. Bierce.
 MT. Gillette attended the Kingsville Academy. Ills father was the mer- chant of the village. One of his school mates was the novelist, Albion w. Tourgee. His mother started the first Sunday school in the county. Hewas a member of the Wide Awakes in the days before the war. He used to mention with pride that he voted for James A. Garfield eight times for different offices. He was married December IS, 1866, to Rachel whiton. He was engaged in farm work of one kind or another in Kingsville, and ln 1874 came to Mapping, in this state. where he had.a farm.
 In his remarks at MT. Gillette's tCentinued on Eighth Pnrel
Connecticut western news., 1911-10-19
New Books in Douglas Library

New Books in Douglas Library The Iron Woman, Queed, Mother Cary's Chickens. Glory of Clementine, Nathan Burke, The Legacy, A Weaver of Dreams, Woman and Labor, Life of Harriet Beecher Stowe, Lady John Russell, The Nature of Goodness, King Arthur and his Knights, Chess-player's Hand book, The West in the East.
Connecticut western news., 1911-10-19
Winsted B. M. A.

The Winsted Business Mems Assc citation held It's annual meeting Friday evening. President s. Landon Alvort declined reelection, and Edward P Jones was elected president Geogge F Drake. vice-president G. A. Sanford secretary; O. A, Clafiin, treasurer F. D. Hallett and J. H. Whiting auditors. The board of directors con sists of R. T. Higgins, J. P. Glynn E. M. Platt, s. Landon Alvord, H. 5 CJmstock and Roscoe Benjamin. The association has membership of llS and $235 74 In the treasury.
Connecticut western news., 1911-10-19
Won't Advertise Beer.

A beer advertisemenT on the rear of trolley transfers in Meriden has called forth the vigorous condemnation of state prohibition leaders. Mrs. Caroline B. Buell., president of the Connecticut Woman's Christian Temperance Union, said that it was unfair to make church people and others opposed to strong drink instrumental in advertising it.
Connecticut western news., 1911-10-19
WEDDING AT LIME ROCK
Notable NuptiaIs Amid Charming Sur
 roundings.

Notable NuptiaIs Amid Charming Sur
 roundings.
 The marriage of Miss Marjorie Clapp, of Lime Rock, daughter of Mrs. Howard s. Clapp, and granddaughter of the late United States Senator William H Barnum, and Newton Melman Shaffer, Jr., son of Dr. Newton M. Shaffer, of New York, took place in Trinity church, Lime Rock, Saturday, October fl, at o'clock. .a
 The decorations of the church were of potted ferns and plants, chrysanthe. mums and oak foliage. arranged by R. G. Hanford, the florist, of Norwalk.
 The Rev. Dr. Stires. rector of St. Thomas church, New York, oficiated and was assisted by the rector of the church, Rev. G. W. Griffith. The bride was given in marriage Ey her mother The brides wedding gown was white satin, trimmed with point lace. and hel A5wers were llIs-s of the valley and white orchids. The maid of honor was Miss Clara Louise Profet, of Mt. N orris N. T., and was gowned in Link mar quisette. The best man was pr. J. Mutt of New York, and the ushers were: Dr Howard Fox. Alanson Fox, Walter Barnum and w. R. Grace, all Cf New York. Newman H. Athol presided al the organ and gave a pleasing program before the ceremony.
 Among the relatives and guests pres. ent from out of town were; Dr. New ton M Shaffer, of New York; Miss Shaffer and Miss Edith Shaffer, of New burg, N. T.; MT. and Mrs. W. M. Bar mum, Mrs. W. H. Barnum, MT. Phelps Barnum, MT. and Mrs. Richmond Lev ering, of New York; MT. and Mrs. T. B Beach, MT 0. E. Beach, the Misses Beach, and MT. and Mrs. W. H. Hunt ington, of Hartford; MT. and Mrs Henry Bishop and the Misses Bishop, oi Bridgeport; Mrs. P. s. Burrall, oi RidgefieldH Mrs. E. M. Burrall, MT John B. Burrall, Mir. and Mrs. J. M Burrall, of Waterb bury.
 Among the more immediate relatives and friends were: Miss Lillie Barnum State Senator O. w. Barnum and Mrs Barnum, Mir. and Mrs. R. N. Barnum MT. and Mrs. W. R. Giltert, of Yonkers x. Y; MT. and Mrs. M. B. Richardson of New York; together with guests iron Lime Rock, Lakeville, Salisbury, Pitts l
 | field and Norwalk.
 Lhe guests were conveyed from the church to the large old Barnum home stead and were receive by the bridal couple in the south parlor against g background of Southern smllax ano chrysanthemums. Delmonico, of New York, served the wedding breakfast both indoors and on the spacious lawn at small tables; and under large tent on the lawn was spread the festive table, beautifully adorned with pink Killarney roses, where MT. and Mrs Shaffer were seated with their young friends. Not far removed a Hungarian orchestra from New York furnished the music.
 Dancing on the lawn was feature ol the jollity and wound up with the Vir ginia reel to the music of the orchestra at the close of which the bride threw her bridal bouquet from an upper bal copy window into the midst of the merry party below.
 The day was perfect for an autumn wedding, and MT. and Mrs. Shaffer de parted in glorious October sunshine, and in the midst of a heavy downpour oi flowers, confetti and rice. They will re side in New York after their return from the wedding trip.
Connecticut western news., 1911-10-19

Boss There's $1O gone. from my cash drawer, Johnny. You and I are the only people who had keys to that drawer !''
 Ofi;e boy-"Well, s'pose we each pay $5 an1 say no more about it?''-Phila- elphia Bulletin.
Connecticut western news., 1911-10-19

Doctor why don't you have some fashion magazines ill your waiting room?"
 "Some of my lady patients might orget that they are sick. k.'-Clipped.
Connecticut western news., 1911-10-19

"That fellow Is very successful.
 "Yes he is enthusiastic and persistent. Goes in for business just like some peo- pie go in for. baseball. w ashington Herald
Connecticut western news., 1911-10-19

One third of the world can't under stand wi. the other two thirds should be crazy Ter baseball. l.-Chicago Record
 Herald
Connecticut western news., 1911-10-19

"I have cured myself by learning to chew my fo Jd.'
 What have you cured yourself Of?
 "The belief that if I remained away from the flee for more than 10 minutes at tlunch time everything would go to
Connecticut western news., 1911-10-19
T ca Going Up.

Tea drinkers. especially those who prefer the Chinese blends, may soon find the price of their luxury advancing in the wake of coffee and sugar as a result of the treasury department s strict ruling against importations of teas artifcially colored. The order has already resulted .iu turning from Ameri- can ports several hundred thousand pounds of Chinese tea treated with prussian blue, tale and other chemicals Customs officials foresee in consequence a sharp advance in the prices of Chinese tea.
Connecticut western news., 1911-10-19

lC0utinued on Eighth PuEel