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The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1911-08-23
New Ginnery.

Mr.. G. Fl. Roof is building a new
ginnery at Barr, one of the most up-to-
date that money and experience can
buy. He will gin the fret bale free.
See big announcement on last page.
Connecticut western news., 1911-10-26
DR. KNIGHT FOR coNeREss7

Hartford SIate-Maker Hears Rlmors
 of Salisbury Mans oandieSes.
 The Hartford Times hears that D.. George H. Knight. of Salisbury, is to be in the race for congress. In a recent issue it said
 "When the general assembly slashed of piece of New Haven county and tackled iton to Litchfleld for new con gressional district longing eyes were cast toward the nomination. which will be handed out next year. Fairfield and Litchfield counties have been linked to gether 80 long, and the Hon. Ebenezer J. Hill has SO firmly planted his stand. ard in that bailiwick that the tried and true followers of the republican faith up among the rolling hills of old Litchfield were too wary to clash with the Titan from South Norwalk, but with the whir .ligig of change has come new hope, and almost expectation on the part of the Litchfield men. ]. "A report came to Hartford day or two ago that Dr. George Ii. Knight of the town of Salisbury and a resident of Lakeville, where he is at the head of the school for some of the states wards, will be the Litohfield choice for the congress sional honor. Dr. Knight has been 8 member of the general assembly several sessions and this year was at the head of the committee on appropriations of the house. He is also chairman of the state tuberculosis commission, and member of the board of pardons. He is Yale man, follower of the fortunes of Sena- tor George P. Mclean, who, in addition to being his.polihcal associate, is his close personal friend"
Connecticut western news., 1911-10-26
Historic Cane for Mir. Gillette

The late Henry J. Gillette of Hart ford, by his will, which was recorded in the probate court, in that city Sat urday, bequeaths to his son, Rev. Edwin Carleton Gillette of Canaan. "the old sugar house prison cane' made of oak from the prison located in Liberty street. New York, in revolutionary days. To his son. Frank Watson Gillette, is given his Jerome Bonaparte cane to his grandson, Holland Kilbon, is given 8 cane made of a wild orange branch from Florida, and having head made of oak from the ChaI ter oak; to his grandson, Ralph Gillette Ribbon. is given cane made in Zulu land and given to the testator by Miss Stilson, a missionary in that country. The re- mainder of the estate is given to Rachel Whiton Gillette, his wife.
Connecticut western news., 1911-10-26
SUFFRAGIST MEET.
Interesting Session of Canaan Equal
 Franchise League.

The Canaan Equal Franchise League" held its second monthly meet ing n Monday at the Garfield Inn.
 The little league, having organized on Sept 30. with only seven charter mem. bers, is heartily rejoicing today in a membership of sixteen and it is quite jubilant over the fact that two of its new members are representative men of our town, who joined to glve proof of their earnest conviction that it is right and best that women should vote .
 An atmosphere of good will pervadcd the gathering, which was thoroughly eu joyed by the nineteen women present. Three ladies, possessed of a decided anti subject against which they frankly acknowledged their prejudices. The League" wishes to thank them for their open.minded and generous conduct in attending. t-..-s a.
 The meeting was opened by the presi. dent, Mrs. Frank Hitchcock, who read letters of encouragement sent to the League by Dr. Anua Shaw, Mrs. Porritt and others. Mrs. Hitchcock also read an article by the president of the Inter national Suffrage League. Mrs. R. D. Peirce read selections in favor of Woman's Suffrage by Lincoln, Henry Ward Beecher, Phillips BrooksI John Stuart Mill, and others. sf.s.
 An informal open discussion then took place, questions being asked and personal views being expressed.
 The League wishes to thank MT. Baker for his courtesy in lending the parlor of the Inn as a meeting place.
 The "Canaan Equal Franchise League" is the only institution in Canaan. which brings together, in friendly converse, women of all classes and religions. Who can say what such a body of earnest, serious.ulinded women might not one d y accomplish in behalf of our beloved home towu2
 FLORENCE NESTELL
 Secretary aud Treasurer of the c, E F. l.! .s..
Connecticut western news., 1911-10-26
CANAAN SONS OF VETERANS
To be Initiated Into Hiram Eddy Camp
 of lakevlle .e

To be Initiated Into Hiram Eddy Camp
 of lakeville
 Through the efforts of Treasurer Wal ter Norton, of Hiram Eddy Damp, Sons of Veterans, of Lakeville, a class is being formed in Canaan, for initiation into that Camp, and it is desired that the class be as large as possible. To this end, all sons or grandsons of veterans of the Civil War, living in Cauaan, East Canaan, Falls Village. Ashley Falls or EShefaeld, who are eligible for member ship, are requested to forward their names to Walter ". Norton, Lakeville, or to G. W. Parsons of The News office. Canaan, as early as convenient, in order that all preliminaries may be perfected in time for the initiation in November.
 It is planned to have the -initiatory ceremonies performed here, and a dele gation of Sons from the Pittsheld Camp will have charge of the exercises, in connection with 8 delegation from the Lakeville (Hiram Eddy) Camp. under whose jurisdiction the new class will belong. z.-rL ...-,s .... -.ss |
 The initiation will be followed by a banquet at the The Canfeld Hotel.
 There are 8 number of young men in this town whose fathers or grandfathers were soldiers in the Civil War, and some of whom were members of the defunot Col. Hardenbergh Camp; and while they are in favor of perpetuating the organization, they recognize that it would be useless to attempt to maintain a Camp in Canaan, at the present time. By affiiating with Hiram Eddy Camp they will be enabled to participate in the functions and be recognized everywhere as members of an order which is becom. ing more important and more useful as a benefcent and fraternal institution in proportion to the diminution of the ranks of the Grand Army of the Republic, whose natural successor it is destined to become in the work of honoring the memory of the heroes of '6l-'65 and perpetuating the glory of their deeds.
 Hiram Eddy Camp is in iourishing condition, has 8 large membership, sustained interest on the part of it's members, and exhibits every symptom of permanent institution, being well managed and keenly alive to the aims and purposes of the order.
Connecticut western news., 1911-10-26
THE STOLEN PIG.
Baker Rains Pig Pen Raided, But All
 Turns Out We'll.

Turns Out We'll.
 Deputy Sheriff Rhoades was hurrio1!y summoned from his barber shop, Tues day morning by John Rains, the baker, who informed him that his (Raihs0 pig pen on Railroad street had been burglar ized during the night and one of his six 800 pound hogs slaughtered and stolen, leaving only five in the pen. The sheriff donned his hat and coat and started out. with Rains, to investigate. They went to the pig pen, near the Rhoades 6 Stan ton lumber yard, where unmistakable evidence of the crime was found. The puddle of blood, the marks through the yard where the bleeding carcass had been dragged out. and the spot where it had been loaded upon wagon and car ried away. ...-. x '.
 Rhoades advised Rains to go back to his bakery and keep calm, while he (Rhoades) would do some Sherlock Holmesing and see what had become of the pig. He then set his analytical mind at work and reasoned it out that about the first thing hog thief would do would be to sell the hog. So he went to Badg- ley's market to warn Badgley, and lay 8 trap for the thief if he should offer the pig there. Badgley was in when the Sheriff called.
 "Have you had any dressed hogs brought in lately?" he was asked,
 "Yes had one brought in last night" !"
 "Well, John Rains had one stolen last night, and I suspect the thief has sold it to you" said Rhoades.
 1T reckon I've got Rains hog" said Badgley 'there it hangs" pointing to the fine dressed carcass. '1 bargained with Rains for the hogs, some time ago and told him would take them as I needed them. We'll, had to have some fresh pork for today, so sent Ben Bald win to the pen to kill one of them and bring it in"
 Rhoades waited to hear no more, but proceeded at once to Rains bakery and informed the proprietor that the lost hog had been found. The owner at once manifested intense relief. but on second thought waxed indignant, and exploded:
 "Whv didn't he tell me something that he was going take the pig already ?"
Connecticut western news., 1911-10-26
TO TEST NEW COMMISSION
Said ConstitutionalitY of Utilities Law
 Will Be Taken Up

Said ConstitutionalitY of Utilities Law
 Will Be Taken Up 7
 It is learned in Hartford on good authority that test of the constitutional ity of the powers of the recently appoint ed Public Utilities Commission. will be made. The hearing granted by the commission, on the petition of Manches- ter citizens for reduced trolley fare be- tween that town and Hartford is sad to be the cause for the intended action.
 It is said that if an adverse decision is rendered the trolley company in question will carry it's case to the supreme court. .....
 Under the procedure laid down in the new law, appeal must first be taken to a judge of the superior court, but it is understood that the judge of the superior court will withhold judgment and the matter will at once ascend to the supreme tribunal of the state for the final verdict, whether the law is constitutional, and as such, binding upon the public service bodies. or whether the agitation for a utilities commission and the fight in the assem- bly, has been for nought.
Connecticut western news., 1911-10-26
Change In c N. E. Schedule

Effective October 2Sd, change in local train service is announced by the New York, New Haven and Hartford R. R. On and after that date, Central New England train for Canaan will leave Millerton at :45 a. m. instead of 11:40 as heretofore. This train is due to arrive at Canaan at 1929 p. m. under the new schedule instead of 1914 p. m. but it makes the same connection at Canaan for Pittsfield as heretofore.
 Leaving Canaan at 12:42 p. m. it makes all stops to Hartford. Leaving Winsted at 1:41 p. m., it makes connec- tion there with train leaving Waterbury at 12:4S p, m. and train leaving Torring- ton at 1:20 p. m. Due at Hartford at 3:l2 D. m.
Connecticut western news., 1911-10-26
Mrs. Susan M. Stevens

The funeral of Mrs. Susan NJ. Stevens was held on Saturday afternoon At the Congregational church In East Canaan.
 Mrs, Stevens was born Tn Canaan. Jan. 3, 1s21 She was married int 1888 to MT. Ichabod P. Stevens with whom she lived for more than fifty years, Mir. Stevens was formerly proprietor of the Stevens House in Canaan, where as host and hostess they are both .Femem. bered for their liberal hospitality.
 They moved from Canaan to Bridge port, where they remained until Mir. Stevens death in 1899, A few years later, Mrs. Stevens and her daughter returned 50 Cauaan to spend the remaining years of their lives. Since the death of her daughter Sarah, in 1909, she has had her home in the family of MT. Abel Stevens in Canaan Valley, where she has been most kindly cared for. During the last six months she has been almost entirely helpless. On Saturday, Oct. 91. she fell asleep, and on the following Thursday awoke as we confidently believe. in better land. "t +.F #'@+
 She was member of the Methodist church and always until failing strength prevented, attended the services regu- larly. W
 Mrs. Stevens was a woman of an an- usually strong personality, and during her younger, days had a large circle of very warm friends, most of whom she outlived. o She was kind hearted and generous to fault; no one ever came to her for help and went away without receiving it to the extent of her ability {; luxury was never thoroughly enjoyed unless she could share It with another.
 Her husband and children, and all of her own generation passed on before her. Her daughter-in.law law and her son, Mr Frederick Stevens, also a nlece, all from New York were present at her funeral As we stood by her open grave, under the rainy skies and saw the casket containing the wornout body lowered to it's last resting place, we rejoiced un. speakably, that the long, weary days of waiting were over, and that she, too, had passed on into the freer and more glorious life beyond.
 Canaan, Oct. 23. Fl.
Connecticut western news., 1911-10-26
HOSE COMPANY NOTES
Bremen will Have a Run Tonight, Followed by a Business Meeting

Followed by a Business Meeting
 Canaan Hose Company will meet to- night, at the hose house. and there will be run" with the apparatus. and hy- drant connection, without water, It is expected that the new twin coupling" will be used tonight for the first time.
 At the business meeting following the run, the new bylaws will be further considered. though they cannot be for mally approved until the regular meet ing.
 A half-dozen lanterns have been pro- cured and painted red. and hung up in the hose house.
 Arrangements have been made for the installation of a fire alarm gong and telephone connection in Sexton Frank ,Coons' house. and code of signals devised. In case of fire in any part If the town, people in the neighborhood will be expected to notify the central telephone office at once, and Central will call up MT. Coons, who will proceed to ring the alarm on the Methodist church bell.
 An auxiliary general alarm is being arranged which has proved success in other places. A heavy locomotive driving wheel tire formerly used by the Connecticut Lime Go. as a signal, has been procured from MT. Deeley. and will be hung near the hose house, with a sledge hammer conveniently near. A blow on this tire, struck with the hammer, will cause it to give forth a sound that will be heard to the utter most borders of the town. ..-.
 Clinton Wilcox is to have charge of the hose house, as janitor, during the winter.
Connecticut western news., 1911-10-26
License AppIicants

County Commissioner H. B. Case, came to Canaan yesterday to receive license applicants at The Canfield. Canaan applicants thus far are, F. A. Baker, for the Canfeld Hotel; Dennis O'Neil, tor the Fitzgerald building on railroad street John Thurlough and Freeman Dempsey, druggists licenses, and Glenn. ent Kegler, Louis Seben and Jerry O. Sweeney at East Canaan.
Connecticut western news., 1911-10-26

Unole Horace Johnson, the Haddam weather dlsturber, repeats his declaration that the equilibrium of the earth is chang. ing, and explains his theory. He says that by and by New York will have to be moved nearer the equator, else we'll all freeze to death. "You see, the big combinations of capital that has been moving coal and minerals from one part of the surface of the earth to another for so long has upset the delicate balance of the globe, and the gradual swaying of it a hairs breadth has changed the climate and is changing it, till as I say, New York won't be warm enough to live iu by and by" Nevertheless even Uncle Horace must admit that little old New York is just about the hottest old town on the map, winter or summer.
Connecticut western news., 1911-10-26
BOY KILLED
Skull Crushed by Heavy Dump Cart
 Striking 1t.

Striking It.
 While playing around heavy dump cart of the Canfield Lime Company near his home,, Sunday afternoon, with a number of other children, Frank Bianchi, four years-old son of Louis Bianchi, was so badly hurt that he died shortly after being taken to the Winsted Hospital, the same afternoon
 While some of the children were in the cart and other3 were playing around It, one of them Inanaged in some way to remove the pin holding the cart body in position, and thus released, the heavy box tipped violently backward, the edge of it striking little Frank on the head, fuacturing his skull. Dr. Lee was im- medlately summoned, who ordered the lads removal to the hospital, where he died as stated. ..f
 Frank was bright child and & gen eral favorite in the ueighborhood, where the sad occurrence is sincerely deplored. Undertaken Clarence M. Humphrey was engaged to take charge of the remains and the funeral was held in St. Joseph $ Roman Catholic church Tuesday at 2:3o o'clock; interment in the Catholic oeme- tery. #.... .s--
Connecticut western news., 1911-10-26
cLAY-BED PROSPECTS
Atlas Cement Go. Reported to bs After
 Much Worked Plant.


 Negotiations are pending which may result in resumption of activities as the old "clay beds" at Clayton, which have been practically abandoned for 8 couple of years or more. The Atlas Ce- mant O.. one of the largest concerns of the kind in the country, has become in- tsrested in the product of the clay beds, and is prospecting, experimenting and drilling to ascertain the depth and ex- sent of the deposit, with the purpose, it is understood, of acquiring the property, by lease or purchase. if it comes up to the required standard. If the deal goes through it is predicted that New era of activity and prosperity for the plant will dawn. that will exceed anything it has ever experienced.
Connecticut western news., 1911-10-26
Halloween Party

A Halloween party will be given by the Young Peoples Society of Pilgrim Church on Halloween, Tuesday even- ing. October S1. A poetical placard makes the announcement thus:
 ''Ye Witch of Halloween
 Has promised to convene
 The shades of many notables To meet you Tuesday cen"
 Wen look for you, you know
 To help to make things go
 And incidentally to meet
 Some Ghosts you're sure to know"
Connecticut western news., 1911-10-26
New Telephones

8S 5, F. H. Palmer, Falls Village. 59 16, B. N. Beard. West Cornwall. 19-12. Miss Bertha J. Granger, Canaan
Connecticut western news., 1911-10-26

No candidate, when elected, comes up to the advance notices as served in his keynote speech.-Atchlson Globe.
Connecticut western news., 1911-10-26

Bates-"I hear that Jones is making his home more attractive"
 Yates-"Yes, he has sold his piano. " - Philadelphia Evening Telegraph,
Connecticut western news., 1911-10-26
State B. M. A.

The annnal meeting of the State Business Mems Association was held at the Stratfield Hotel, Bridgeport, last week. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year:
 President-J. Austin Allen of New London.
 e-President-;S. E. Vincent of Bridgeport.
 Treasurer-R. L. Russell of South Manchester.
 Secretary-S. s. Valentine of Derby.
Connecticut western news., 1911-10-26

Continued on Eighth PagsO
Connecticut western news., 1911-10-26

lContinued on Eighth Puge.
The Sentinel=record., 1911-08-27
----------------- vAsELlNE NO GOOD FOR HAIR.
Dandruff Germ Thrives In It as We'll
 as in All Grease.

4 we'll known Chicago hai- special isi invited tho liaer-C', sn reporter 10 come 10 Iis oi.;tc erl see. under nlCros h.ga 3ew 'se germ that causes danGruff thrives in yasetine. The specialist said that all hair prep ardtions containing grease, simply furnish food for the germs and and nelp to propagate them. The nn'y way to cure dandruff is ,o destroy she germs and the only hair preparation that will do that Is Newbros Herpi cide.
 "Destrcs the cause you remove the effect" V thout dandruff no failing naic. no badness. Ask for Herpi eide. l. Is the only destroyer oi the daudruff germ. Sold by leading duegisis. Send 1Oc in stamps for sample to The Hetpicide Co. Detroit, Mich. One dollar bottles guaranteed.
 Jackson's Pharmacy and Sorrelrs Drug Co, special agents.
The Sentinel=record., 1911-08-27
BRING MESSAGE
 TO MAYOR WATERS
BOY SCOUTS OF LITTLE ROCK WILL BEGIN HIKE TO THIS
 CITY ON SEPTEMBER II.
"Hot Springs or Bust" Win be Slo- gan of the Youths Who Are in
 fer the Overland rip.

Little Rock. Aug. 2G. Monday, September II, has been set for the day when the Little Rock troop No. l, Boy Scouts, begins it's weeks march to Hot Springs and return. Last night a school of instruction for patrol mas ters and assistants was held at tne residence of the scout master, Rev Percy G. Cross, and the officers ful ly advised of their duties with the troop This morning at S;3O the scouts will assemble at the scout masters home in full marching order and VIII receive instructions.
 Rev. Mir Cross asks that all bring pencils and paper in order to take down certain important points. A 10 mile hike will be made this morning in marching order, and next week sey eral night tramps will be made to harden the boys for the long march The scout master states that the weights of the boys will be taken on the Saturday before the departure. so that the effect of the trip may be as certained on the following Satuluay, when they expect to arrive back ln Little Rock. Hot Springs or Bust" is the slogan of the troop, and Rev. MT. Cross stated yesterday that he mad no doubt the former part would be carried out without accident. The troop will bear q message from Gov. Donaghey to Mayor Waters Of flo. Springs.
The Sentinel=record., 1911-08-27
STATE FAIR WORK
 PROGRESSING WELL
PRESIDENT wEsTcoTT AND SEC RETARY WADLEY BOTH PLEAS
 ED WITH THE PRosPEcs.
Special Attention Win be Given to the Exb bits, While Entertainment
 Program Win be Very Classy.

Work 10 the end of making this October state fair the biggest and best that has ever baen held in Arr kansas is progressing nicely, from Information authprized by President Henry Westcott and Secretary wad- ley.
 President Westoott is here now, aiter having made several trips in the interest of large exhibits and big feosures of entertainment. Secretary Wadley is at present in St. Louis where the merchants are holding q big celebration. and will no doubt Tn terest many of the St Louis business
 aen in the matter of exhibits.
 The bumper crops that have been |heraided from all points of the state make an assurance that the exhibits |this year will be on a much larger scale than ever before. From coun. ties that have not before placed ex- hiDits hsre. comes the word thaI they Will be in line, while on the other hand. all the counties that have prev iously exhibited will be on the scene. The entertainment features are at tract.ng much attention from fine man |agement. The horse races, for both runners and harness horses, VIII pc certain to attract. because the purses
The Sentinel=record., 1911-08-27

have been increased, and larger sta bles than have been here at previous fairs are almost certain because or the Memphis engagements just before th.s. fair, which make 1t convenient for those horsemen to come.
 While the other big entertainment features can not be announced untl closed, it is stated that negotiations are pending for some of the biggest attractions that have ever been shown in the south, and thar there will be no lack of these.
The Sentinel=record., 1911-08-27

Doctor and Mrs. Percy w. Johns have given up their residence on Park avenue where they hayd lived for the past four or five years ana during the next few months will be interested in seeking a desirable To- cation to build a bungalow Mrs. Johns will leave in few days for an extended visit with relatives and friends in Virginia. During her ab- sence the doctor will be located al the Hotel Pullman.
The Sentinel=record., 1911-08-27

MT. and Mrs. Quince croxon are In Pine Bluff on visit.