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Connecticut western news., 1911-08-31
MAN STRUCK BY LIGHTNING
Hurled Ten Feet and Knocked lnsen-
 sihIe s..

Hurled Ten Feet and Knocked lnsen-
 sible.
 Monday afternoon commercial trav- eler applied to Liveryman A. P. Briggs for rig to take him to Ashley Falls. The rig was provided and Dennis Hayes, of MT. Briggs's staff, instructed to drive the customer to Dunham's store. The journey was made ln good time, altho' the expedition was caught in the rain.
 Arriving at Dunham's store in Ashley Falls. the gentleman proceeded to alight. He had just set one foot on the ground, and while the other was on the step a terrific flash of lightning came, accom- panied by deafening clap of thunder, and the man was hurled from the wag. on distace of about ten feet, where he lay unconscious on the sidewalk. He was picked up and carried inside, and recovered in few minutes, suffering no serious effects from the stroke. Strange GO say, Hayes was not affected particle and the wagon was not injured.
Connecticut western news., 1911-08-31
ENGINES COLLIDE
Tracks Blocked for Hours by Smash
 on Berkshire. ~ ..#

Tracks Blocked for Hours by Smash
 on Berkshire. ..H
 The Berkshire Division tracks were blockaded at a point about mile north of the Great Harrington station. Monday morning, and the train schedule knock ed all askew for the greater part of the day, by head on collision of two freight engines, which wrecked both locomo- tives and rendered both of them immov- able except by. a wrecking crane.
 The north bound train, in charge of Conductor Doty and Engineer Mahoney, consisted of only one freight car and a caboose. The south bound engine haul ed only caboose. It was run by Engi- neer Probiel, and the train was in charge of Conductor Sprinkle. &
 When the tram crews saw that col ision was inevitable they jumped. Louis Spencer, fireman, injured his hip in making the jump. 4
 The smash was attributed to blunder on the part of a despatcher. Wreckers were quickly on the spot and passengers on regular trains were transferred around the wreck until the tracks were cleared. in the afternoon.
 The smashed locomotives were trans ferred to the New Haven shops Tues day, sorry looking pair. l '... .
Connecticut western news., 1911-08-31
THE BOAT PARADE
Unique Water Display at Twin Lakes y Saturday Night. ..


 Unique Water Display at Twin Lakes F., Saturday Night. .a
 The illuminated boat parade at Twin Lakes, Saturday evening was notable affair, although there were fewer boats entered owing to the postponement from the previous week, and the uncertain weather indications. Much ingenuity and skill were shown in the arrange ments of lights, and the parade around the lake was greatly admired by the shore dwellers f1
 The prize cup was awarded to the Roraback boat, which conveyed Priscilla, the Puritan maiden. at the spinning wheel, beneath an elaborate festoonery of lanterns-P Priscilla being impersonat. ed by Miss Helen J. o. Walter, of Wayne, Penn, guest of Miss Catherine Rora- back.
 A striking display was that of H. H. Burdick, of Hartford, whose headlights outlined gigantic fish, which made a startling and realistic appearance when viewed from distance.
Connecticut western news., 1911-08-31
Some Biz Attractions

With king Kelly the last of the features securely arranged for the managers of the Connecticut Fair, which will be held at Charter Oak Park, Hart ford, September to g, feel that they have rounded out a complete list of events for the big exposition which will be hon. ored by the attendance of President Taft and, mentally, have begun to lean back with sense of duty accomplished, all though the physical work is hardly begun. And it is felt, moreover, that the fair will present list of clean, stir ring attractions, as we'll as broad in structive exhibits which will, better than anything else, illustrate the great Ameri- can public on holiday-and, in this joyous. outdoor way, we'll merit the ap. proval of that best of Americans the chief executive. For the happy.Ro- lucky. out-for-a lark side of American life is as truly national as the more ser ious and sedate and, from the great American trotting horse, clipping sec onds on the track, to the great American "Spieler" shouting his wares ill front of 6 side-show, the humor-loving president will see true cross-sectiop cut out of American life and closed into the space of the park for his enjoyment as we'll as that of the thousands of other Americans who will be with him that day.
Connecticut western news., 1911-08-31
MORE RECOLLECTIONS OF
 BLOODY COLD HARBOR Comrade Roberts Gives Further De- tails of the Slaughter at That
 Memorable Battle.
BY E. $. ROBERTS

BY K. s. ROBERTS
 Dear Comrades Our cartridge boxes were made of thick leather, in which we carried our cartridges. As little pro- tection, some of us set this up in front of our heads as we lay down, thinking that bullet would not go through it, but as the bullets struck in the dirt and sent it over us, we realized that a car fridge box sxl0 inches could not protect our shoulders, Tn this situation we got little rest, but not real agreeable rest. Some of our boys were holding the earth works taken, and did what they could Co strengthen them before daylight, for no man could stand erect in this ad- vance position after light so that those necessary to hold the works lay behind them and the rest were moved back somewhat and lay down to get what rest was possible, with constant picket hr- ing and occasionally shells that were sent in to see that we weren't fooling. Details were made to pick up the wounded and bury the dead, as far as possible, although many lay where they fell, two or three days. It was with the greatest difficulty that ahy were remov- ed after daylight, until truce was agreed upon, and this not until the smell of the dead was intolerable.
 You could see many bodies over the works in the swamp for several days, for several days, many of them confeder- ates. It was prevailing custom for the boys to couple up, so that on the march the couple could have two rubber blan. kets, one over and one under. Bnt this was seriously interfered with. had for my mate Sergeant Samuel E. Gibbs, of Colebrook. We went into the fight to- gether but never saw him afterward. He was mortaily wounded and died soon afterward.
 Remember that the Second Connecti. out Heavery Artillery had been school ing for 20 months, under the best of tutors, in both infantry and artillery, and had left the defences of Washington less than a month before, about 1000 strong, dressed in new blue uniforms {; had come down through from the ''WIderness, "Spotsylvania.r etc. {; had filled every place where we had been put, endured those terrible marches and all that was put upon us, coming down to this first day of June and put into this battle, "Cold Harbor." In coming down to this place men had been rushed; horses too, were not allowed to stop to drink while crossing through the streams They were dying of thirst, but the move ment was of too much importance to al-
Connecticut western news., 1911-08-31
JOKER HAD FUN
 WITH WRONG PARTY
Mistaking CoIored Lady for the Deat One. He lndulges in Remarks That
 React to His Discomforture.

Mistaking CoIored Lady for the Deat
 One. He lnduIges in Remarks That React to His Discomforture.
 A recent experience of certain we'll known Canaan young gentleman has convinced him that Davy Crockett's ad vice-"Be sure you're right, then gc ahead" is about as safe and sane an in junction as any philosopher or sage ever put forth. His name shall here be called White because his name is really some. thing else.
 White was standing in front of the postotfice the other day, conversing with well-known business man-who may as we'll be called Brown, as this is story in colors-when a negro woman came along and went into the postoffice. As she passed the two gentlemen MT. Brown spoke to her in voice loud enough to be heard across the street: See here, you black hussy what business have you prowling around here! Looking for chance to steal some more chickens?"
 The woman paid not the slightest at. tention, but passed on into the postoffice White was astonIshed, first because such boorish conduct was so utterly unlike the gentlemanly Brown, and second be- canse the woman took the insult without resenting it or paying any heed to it. With a me o1l !. h.u countenance he turned to Brown for an explanation. Brown burst into hearty laugh, and explained:
 "Merely little joke for your benefit, White. The woman, so far as know, is eminently respectable and honest, but she's stone deaf-so deaf, in fact, that she can't hear herself sneeze."
 White appreciated the joke. The next day he accompanied departing friend to the railroad station, and while they were waiting for the train the colored woman came down the platform carry ing a handbag and dressed up evidently for travel. AS she passed the gentlemen White, to the amazement of his friend accosted her thuswise
 Look here, you black chicken -stealer I know what you've got in that bag You've been in somebody's hen-cooI again. First thing you know, you Il be back in jafl where you came from" { The joke worked -FiRhtr-.so far al Whites friend was concerned. but hi amazement was nothing compared tC Whites when the woman turned on hin like flash, with eyes blazing and teett gleaming, and screamed:
 "You goo'f'nuffin' white trash What yo' mean by 'sultin' spec'able lady An want yo' un'stan' ah'm jess goods yo' an ah never done stole no chickunt in all nah bon days, an I jess got good min scratch yo' eyes out, yo' low-dowl loafah P
 White had simply fooled himself ir the matter of identity. It wasn't tn, deaf woman at all, but colored lady from Cornwall
Connecticut western news., 1911-08-31
Mrs. George k. Clark

In the passing of Mary Elizabeth Ball Clark on August 22nd beautiful char acter departed from our midst. Natur- ally of quiet, retiring disposition, car ing little for society life, yet ever inter- ested in the good of the community, she was honored and respected by all and dearly loved by those intimate friends to whom she revealed noble qualities of mind and heart little realized by those who knew her less. She was very in tellectual woman, we'll informed on our rent events, great reader of the best literature and an earnest student of the Bible. A.. s-A..
 She was the elder daughter ot Robert and Elizabeth (Stiles) Ball and was born and reared in this village.
 In October 1882 she was married to George H. Clark, one of our towns most prominent citizens. The heartfelt sym pathy of the community is with this kind husband, and Miss Edith Ball, the the only sister of the deceased. Since childhood these sisters have been almost inseparable and for the last few years, since Miss Edith made her home with MT. and Mrs. Clark. one was rarely seen without the other. ssI ,#
 The funeral was held at the house Fri day afternoon, and, in perfect keeping with the life and character of the de- ceased, was quiet, simple service. It consisted of the reading by Rev. J. O. Goddard of her favorite Psalms, the 23rd and the 91st @ few verses from the 14th chapter of John, and the repetition of the Lords prayer. The committal ser vice at the grave was read by Rev. D, N Kirkby. The bearers were E. B. Bartram and P. Lodge, of Lakeville, and four of MT. Clark's clerks-G. E. Par sons, E. c. Williams, Harry VanDusen and w. P. Stone.
 A profusion of flowers from friends relatives and Knights of Pythias Lodge attested to the affection for the departed and for the bereaved husband and sister
 Salisbury, Aug. 30. E. 5.
Connecticut western news., 1911-08-31
DISTRICT ATTORNEY MARVIN
Former Canaan Lawyer Going to the Front in Colorado.

Former Canaan Lawyer Going to the
 Front in Colorado.
 The many friends of George A. Mar vim. who formerly resided in Canaan, will be pleased co learn that he has re- ceived the appointment of Deputy Dis trict Attorney for the newly created County of Crowley, from District Attor. ney Davidson of the 10th Judical Dis trict of Colorado.
 The District Attorney appoints dep- uty in each County located in his dis irict. Crowley County was cut out of Otero County at the last session of the legislature, La Junta the old county seat being the home of the famous Kit Carson.
 Crowley County in area is larger than Litchf1eld County and has a population of about 5000 people. Government land in this is rapidly being taken up and within the next few years the cattle range will give place to rich twenty and forty acre farms. MT. Marvin was ap pointed, some two months since, City Attorney of Sugar City, i'll which place he is engaged ill the practice of law.
 The first County Fair for Crowley County will be held at Sugar Oity October 18th, MT. Marvin being one O. the incorporators of the now agricul tural association.
Connecticut western news., 1911-08-31
NEXT YEARS TEACHERS
Notes of Coming Term of North Ca
 naan Schools.

Notes Of Coming Term of North Ca
 naan Schools.
 Superintendent of Schools George J yogel reports the following teachers thus far engaged for the schools of the town for the fall term, which begins next Tuesday:
 District Mo- 1, Katherine B. Finnegan, Julia Pequigney. .~~.
 Mo- 9, Albert G. Eldridge, principal high school Sarah J. Roraback, assist. ant L. May Atwater. assistant Nj. Ber- tha Prindle, 7th and sth grades Ethel M. Severance, 3d. Mary O. Hill, 4th {; M. Ruth Ostrander, 2d Hazel k. Gibbs, 1st. .#,'
 Nos. and 4, to be supplied.
 No. 5, Ruth Gaylord.
 Miss Jennie Hart, of West Cornwall, will succeed Mrs Bierce as supervisor of music. s..
 The old desks in Nos. and will be re placed by better desks No. will have new blackboards and new flag pole. No. 5 will be repainted.
 It is the intention to present year. s course in the science of Biology, which includes Botany, Zoology and Physio- logy. Laboratory work will be required in connection with this course.
 The average first grade pupil at the end of last school year could pronounce at sight and interpret $50 words. An. other attempt toincrease the reading vo- cabulary of the first grade pupils will be made this year with the help of the reading leaflets prepared by the State Board of Education through MT. Hine, the secretary.
Connecticut western news., 1911-08-31
TROLLEY IS RAPIDLY
 NEARING COMPLETION
Thirty Teams and Many Laborers Max ing the Dirt Fly on Last Stretch
 of the Line.

or the Line.
 Work on the trolley construction is progressing rapidly and practically the whole of the route, to the terminus Is ready for the gravel ballast. About thirty teams have been hauling dirt from the land east of the steam tracks, every minute when the weather would permit, and thousands of loads have been taken out and deposited on private grounds to fill in depresslons. The work was push ed vigorously. even on Sunday. #
 It is said to be the plan ot the con- structors to remove about 300 feet of the south end of the east side track, begin ilg opposite the hotel, and lay the trolley .acks along the road-bed thus made available. g>'
 About 500 loads of dirt was deposited in front of Joseph Allyn's place on up per Railroad street, which had been used as public dump, by invitation of MT. Allyn, who thereby was getting the low ground filled up with a choice aggrega- tion of old wash boilers, stoye-pipe, tin cans and other assorted junk. With the liberal top dressing provided by the trolley diggers MT. Allyn's property is now in shape to smooth up into an at- tractive lawn.
 Several low spots on the premises of Mrs. Nora McCarty have been filed in from the same source, and the work has proved an appreciable improvement to the west side of the street.
Connecticut western news., 1911-08-31
SECOND CONN. REUNION
Sixty Veterans Meet and Eat at Savin Rock.

Sixty Veterans Meet and Eat at Savin Rock.
 Sixty Civil war veterans, members ot the Second Heavy Artillery, with their wives and friends, Saturday celebrated their 46th annual reunion at Savln Rock.
 During the forenoon & business meet ing was held at Mi1ler's Casino. It was voted to postpone the election of officers until October 4, when 8 meeting will be held at Hartford.
 At l o'clock about 125 sat down to a shore dinner at Wilcox's Pier restaur- ant. After a sufficiency of clans, fish and lobsters had been eaten several of the veterans made short remarks. Among the speakers were Comptroller Thomas D. Bradstreet, who is president of the regiment.
 After dinner the visitors visited dif ferent amusements at the shore and then boarded early trains for home.
Connecticut western news., 1911-08-31
BLIND FANNY CROSBY
 AT PINE GROVE
Speaks Interestingly at Two Meetings -Chautauqua and Camp Meeting
 Ended tor Season,

In spite of the stormy days, the pro. gram for Camp Meeting was carried out with as good an attendance as could be expected. Sunday. Dr. Chapman preached in the morning to a good con. gregation.
 In the afternoon at 2 o'clock, Grove Hall was completely filled with an ex. pectant audience to see and hear Fanny Crosby, the blind hymn writer; although she is 91 years old, she is as active as most women many years her junior, and speaks with as much force and enthu. siasm as woman of 19; in fact, she de. clared the figures should be reversed, and she often wondered "how it would seem to be, old" She wrote her first Sunday school hymn in 1864; since then over 5000 hymns, full of faith and hope, have gone from her pen to inspire and cheer hearts all over the world.
 In the course of her talk she said she wanted no sympathy; for the good Lord permitted her to lose her eyesight when six weeks old that He might reveal to her greater work than the could possi- bly, have done otherwise; in fact she was now doing better work than forty years ago. She recited very effectively seY- eral of her hymns that deeply touched those present.
 The Inn closes today, most of the boarders having left early in the week; the month of August was very busy one. Mrs. Hamilton, who has had charge this year, leaves next Monday for we'll earned rest. ..
 The Association was we'll pleased with the result of the Chautauqua Assembly.
 The closing service on Sunday night was participated in by all who had SC effectively helped during the week. Fanny Crosby was present and spoke again, to the delight of the congrega' | tion.
Connecticut western news., 1911-08-31
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CARLEToN's LETTER
Legislators Win Stay In Se ssion TIll '#- State Fair Closes. ....". "

Legislators Win Stay In Sa ssion TIll
 State Fair Closes. ...#..
 Hartford, August 29-The only heavy obstacle to early adjournment of the legislature now is the re.districting proposit;on-which may or may not prove to be such, at that. Mir. Chandler and his few supporters in that matter are going to try to get the House to ao- cept compenshtion-liability bill which he has drawn as substitute for the one reported by the Judiciary committee, and pass it, but it hasn't chance in the House. -..
 But to get back to re-distrioting. There is good chance of scrap in that subject and it may be that in the end the whole matter will be indefinitely postponed so far as this legislature is concerned. For, as the Hartford Cour- ant continues to point out, Congress has especially looked after such states as have congressman. at large and made their office good for the next congress, anyway. So that there is no imperative necessity of doing any thing this year. 1 Of course legislators have no idea of final adjournment until after they have had chance to come to the state fair here on the states mileage and adjourn ment this week is therefore out of the question, though the business might be finished up and adjournment come next week. This will give a chance for con. siderable discussion of re-districting.
 I don't know that the Democrats have much objection to the new lines, but there is dissension in Republican ranks over the new layouts and amendments will be offered, which will tend toward indefinite postponement-since the open ing of the subject might lead to the offering of layouts galore and a confusion between them which 1t would be impos. sible to resolve into anything sensible,
 The Democrats are more interested iu. their redistricting of senatorial districts. which hasn't chance to pass and which would prove a boomerang if it did.
 But as to the Congressional districts The Democrats would be reasonably sure of the new Second district, with Water ] (Continued on Eighth Page.)
Connecticut western news., 1911-08-31
HOSE COMPANY JOINS
 STATE ASSOCIATION
Membership Gives Advantages and Bet ter Standing to Local Organiza-
 tIon-Badges Have Arrived.


 ter Standing to Local Organiza-
 tlon-Badges Have Arrived.
 Canaan Hose Company Number One is now member of the State Firemen's Association, and as such, subject to the rules and regulations and in line for the benefits accruing from such affiliation. The membership was effected by Fore man Wigglesworth, during his absence on vacation, last week. ".
 The company s membership badges have arrived and will be distributed to the members at the next regular meet ing of the company next week Thursday evening, when full attendance is de- sired, as business of importance is to be transacted, including the ratification of the bylaws and other matters.
 The hose carriage is expected to be re- turned to the fire house within few days, handsomely painted and decorated by Hugins. It is not thought likely, however, that a practice run will be held next week. owing to the amount of bus mess to be attended to at the meeting.
 The new badges are of nickel, of at- tractiye design, and bear the inscrlp- tion, Canaan Hose Go. No. l." Besides the regular membership badges there are badges of special design for the off, cers and fire police
Connecticut western news., 1911-08-31
Edward D. Holcomb

The remains of Edward D. Holcomb, of Dunmore. Penn, were brought to Canaan yesterday noon for interment in the Lower Cemetery. Deceased was a resident of Canaan during his early boyhood, being a son of Jerome. and Ellen Dunning Holcomb, who lived in the Branch house which stood on the present Sheridan Barnes place. The Holcombs lived here until 1866 when they went to Winsted, where the father kept hotel for a time, afterward nov ing to Hartford and subsequently, to Pennsylvania, being located at different times in Wyoming, Wilkesbarre, Soran- ton, and Dunmore, the present. home, where Edward D. died, of paralysis, last Thursday, having suffered three strokes.
 He was 58 years of age, and un. married. There are three other chil- dren-Mrs. Sarah Holcomb Hamilton Lyman and Hugh.
Connecticut western news., 1911-08-31
Look to The ManIes

Owners of maple trees will do well to examine them for evidence of des- tructiye worm that bores holes straight into the heart of the tree, Two fine ma ples in front of Dr. Ross's residence have been bored in dozen places. The worm is sort of white grub, about an inch and half long, and it's mission is apparently to kill the naples.
Connecticut western news., 1911-08-31

Maud-What do you think of girl who'd write her name on new-laid egg in order to catch husband?
 Jack-That it s toss-up for freshness between the egg and the girl.-Boston Transcript
Connecticut western news., 1911-08-31

Randall-Was Spratt a popular man
 Popular The only mourner at his funeral was the insurance company."- Lii fe,
Connecticut western news., 1911-08-31

First Graduate-I hear that you we got a job on the road.
 Second Ditto-Yes, it hasn't reached me yet,-Boston Transcript.
Connecticut western news., 1911-08-31

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