Connecticut western news., 1911-08-31
FALLS VILLAGE

The funeral of the late Miss Katherine Smith was largely attended at the Cath olic church, Tuesday morning. Miss Smith died Saturday evening, of diabetes, at the age of 62 years. She was woman of many virtues and many friends, and her death has caused feeling of sincere regret throughout the whole community. Since the death of 8 sister, Mrs. Rogers. she had assumed the care of the Rogers children and household, and was, as many neighbors expressed it, ia mother of the whole family" The funeral, des- pite the unpleasantness of the weather, was attended by many who do not be- long to the Catholic church, assembled to show their respect for neighbor and friend whom they all loved for her kind ness and rare, estimable qualities. George W. Hall made business trip to Winsted and Torrington on Monday.
 Walter Roth returned Monday from his vacation visit to New York, report ing an enjoyable time.
 Saturday, Sept 3 George Barson, of Springfield, and recently employed at Rhoades' barber shop in Canaan, will take possession of the barber shop, res taurant and pool room in Halls block. The barber chairs and entire shop equip ment are bran new and up-to-date. The block is to be illuminated with acetylene gas, the plant for which is now being installed.
 Ed. Roth, of Danbury, and George Dunn and John Dunleavy, of Bethel, drove up to Falls Village Sunday.
 MT. and Mrs. W. R. Hubbell returned Monday from their visit in Toledo, Ohio, we'll pleased with their outing.
 Mrs. Hazeltine was called to East hampton Monday by the sickness of a sister.
 An enjoyable and pr 1itable uaion service was held in the Congregational church Sunday evening.
 Herbert Gibbs, of Amherst, Mass, has been visiting friends in town.
 Oscar Schrieber and Frank Hanchett went on an early morning fishing exped. ition Monday, up the river. and captur- ed 19 fine fish including two perch, one of which measured 15 inches in length, and some bass that weighed two pounds.
 Miss Theresa Horn and Miss Julia Horn, of Bridgeport, and Mrs. Howard McGraw, of Albany, are visiting Mrs Barney Smith.
 Summer boarders come and go, 8 con, siderable number of strangers have ar rived within few days.
 Miss Ella Langs and Miss Freer went to Canaan Monday. and took lunch with Mrs. E. W. Warner. ... ..... ....
 The social dance in Citizens Hall Thursday night was one of the most sue, cessful affairs of the season. Nearly 10C persons attended, and dancing was kep' up until a late hour. Refreshments were served by the ladies. Decker and Fur ner's orchestra furnished music. Guests were present from Canaan, Lime Rock West Cornwall and Pine Grove.
 George Hawley was arrested by Con stable Hornbeck and bought before Jus tioe Miles Blodgett, Monday, on com plaint of his wife. Kate Hawley, charged with assault, breach of the peace and abusive language. committed July 21, the allegations claiming that defendant knocked her down, pounded and abused her. Hawley was found guilty and fined $4 on each count, with costs, aggregating $20. 15, which he paid up.
 Mrs. M. G. Buokbee is caring for the youngest child of her brother w. B Hall, of Great Burlington, whose wife | died few weeks ago.
 Harvest Festival. Sheffield Town Hall Aug. 28-Sept. 3. Decker's New York Entertainment Co., Bradbury's Orches tra. Valuable Prizes. Season tickets 50 cents.