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Connecticut western news., 1911-06-01
MEMORIAL SERVICE
H. E. LYLES, President.

Veterans Attend Methodist Church and
 Hear Patriotic Sermon.
 At the Memorial Day service held'in the Methodist church. Sunday evening. nearly dozen of the veterans were in attendance and the congregation was unusually large. The pastor, Rev. MT. Cornford preached an appropriate ser mon. from the text, Hebrews, 1-40: "They, without us, cannot be made per- feet" :- .. 7
 He said, among other things, that nations, as we'll as men, have divinely appointed missions. Thus it was for Israel to transmit the worship of God and prepare for the coming of Christ. Thus Greece, divinely appointed as the exponent of the arts, sciences, philoso- phy. Thus Rome, divinely appointed for the development of law. America. as expressed by President Lincoln, "of the people, by the people, for the peo- ple." We could not exist as 8 nation half slave and half free. Therefore war. 1t had to como. It did come. Our boys in blue never went to learn the art of war, or how to become soldiers, but to conquer rebellion-save the Union, abolish slavery. Thus the Revolutionary war, it's natural cause the natural dispos- ition and inherited character of the Col onists. Their cry, Liberty, civil and religious, for the white people only. The war of '61-'65 was for all colors, for all times. This is home land it's latch key opens to all nations. The home measures the nations strength. How freely she gave of her sons; how eagerly the boys gave of themselves that the nation might be free. The conflict of arms is over, but not the conflict of ideas. The field changed. They fought to save the Union, later to free it's slaves. We fight to elevate it's intellectual spirit. deepen the channel of it's moral life anc perfect the work they began.
Connecticut western news., 1911-06-01
SnortSman Return

Dr. Ross and ':June" Rhoades return ed Saturday from the Adirondacks,w where they had been spending a couple of weeks, at the Chatiemac Club, near North Creek, fishing and rusticating. They report tip-top f1shermen's luck, having caught about 19O trout weighing from one-half to one pound, and a few somewhat heavier.
 They reported no thrilling adventures in the wilds of the impenetrable North Woods, and no hair breadth escapes, although pr. Ross returned in his usual good health and spirits, while MT. Rhoades brought home a severe cold.
Connecticut western news., 1911-06-01
CRAWFORD CLUB ENDS SEASON
Last Meeting Held With Mrs. Charles
 Adam, Thursday.

Last Meeting Held With Mrs. Charles
 .H Adam, Thursday.
 The Cranford Club held It's last meet ing of the season, on Thursday, with Mrs. Adam, on Granite avenue.
 Mrs. Rood gave an interesting account of the proceedings at the annual conven- tion of the State Federation of Woman : Clubs, held in Waterbury, which she at tended. >....
 Mrs. Charles Smith exhibited a large number of post card pictures of inter- esting scenes and places in the various states and territories which Mir. and Mrs Smith visited or passed through on their recent delightful western trip, Tap pictures were intensely interesting aud took up the attention of the dies of the Club for considerable time.
 Miss Bertha Granger read oue of Mark, Twain's funniest sketches, which. given in her inimitable manner, con- vulsed the listeners.
 Mrs. Adam entertained and served dainty refreshments. in her usual charm ing and gracious style.
 And thus endeth the season for the Cranford Club. The first meeting of the next seasons series will be held dur ing the first week in October, and the travels through Germany and the study of it's history, institutions and traditions will be resumed.
 The officers for the next year are, Mrs H. L. Ross, president; Mrs. J. L. Par sons, vice president Miss Minute Will COX. secretary and treasurer. Program committee, Miss Mae Smith, Mrs. Pres ton.
Connecticut western news., 1911-06-01
GRADUATION CLASS.
PROGRAM OF EXERCISES
 OF CANAAN HIGH SCHOOL

Victory Through Diligence" the Motto of Graduating CIass-Names of Students in CIass-ExerCises Next Week Friday.
 Graduation exercises of the Canaan High School will be held in Town Hall, Friday evening, June g, at 8 o'clock. The following program will be observed: Invocation: Rev. Joseph P. Smyth. Singing: "Doan' ye cry, ma Honey"
 .. fv A. W. Noll. Address: ''Some Views on Education" !"
 Supt. George J. Vogel. Singing: Swing Song" F. N. Lohr Presentation of Glass Memorial,
 John Ransom Fuller, Il. Acceptance on behalf of School, ..
 Alfred Heaton Rood, '12. Presentation of Diplomas, Edward s. Roberts, Chairman of School Committee. Singing: Voices of the Woods"
 Melody in F. Benediction. \ There are fifteen pupils in the gradu- ating class of1911. Their class motto is "Victory through Diligence" The list is as follows: John Ransom Fuller. Florence May Hall, Ruth Lawrence Peirce, Myra Clare Lawton. Ellen Theresa Kane. May Belle Lorraine, Bertha Wellner, Jessie Charlotte Donalds, Regina Cora Adams, Levla Jane, Blair, Mabel Maud Merriman. Kathryn Margaret Smith, Francis Skiff Abbe. *.:
Connecticut western news., 1911-06-01
AUTO ROAD HOG
Frightens Team and Speeds Away
 Without Inquiry

Frightens Team and Speeds Away
 Without Inquiry
 Saturday forenoon one of those auto mobile "road hogs" who constitute the responsible for the hatred of those who hate automobiles and automobilists generally came speeding down Bennett's Hill, from the east, in a touring car loaded with what seemed to be a pleasure party. L. B. Tinker was driving his big gray team in the same direction. The terrific speed of the auto frightened the team, which sprang to one side of the road, MT. Tinker being unable to control them.
 The horses ran up into the hedge be- side the house of Mrs. Mary G. Adam, crushing it down at one end, and parti- ally wrecking the wagon, from which they broke loose and ran short distance, to the barn in the rear. MT. Tinker had no time to even look at the number of the car, as it whizzed past without slackening its spead to ascertain the damage it had done. Those who saw the car go by, as it approached the vil- lage. say it was going at the rate of fifty miles an hour. . k Of course there is supposed to be 8 law to check such inconsiderate gentlemen but what's the law to road-hog with a good start? ,.s
Connecticut western news., 1911-06-01
GALA NIGHT FOR o. E. S.
Many Visitors Witness Conferring of
 Degrees.

Many Visitors Witness Conferring of
 Degrees.
 It was gala night at Masonic HaE' Wednesday evening, May 24th, it being the official visit of the Grand officers of the Grand Chapter of Connecticut, Order of the Eastern Star, to Esther Chapter. No. 72, of Canaan.
 The Chapter meeting was called at 8 o'clock. The Grand Officers were received with appropriate honors and the degree work followed. ..-
 Two candidates received the degrees, which were rendered in an impressive manner and received commendation from the Grand Officers in their remarks On behalf of the Chapter Associate Matron, Miss Marion Roger presented Grand Matron, Mrs. Magic B. Clark, of Higganum, Associate Grand Patron. Edward E. Fuller, of Holland, and Chaplain, Mrs. Fanny Y. Gardner, of Milford. .r
 Members of Winona Chapter, of Kent, Rose Chapter of Sharon and Laurel Chapter of Norfolk were present.
Connecticut western news., 1911-06-01
STEVENS STORY
ITO be continued.l

Local Biographer and Historian Com
 ing Down to Date
 (BY H. B. sTEvEKS1
 A little east of the Stratton store are two houses more recently built, one oc. cupied by Mrs. Garfield. tho other by Nelson Stratton. Across the way from the store was the house of widow White whose children were Henry, Porter and Nellie White. Next was the house of Trenus Elton. a tailor. His wife was Amy Rockwell. Their children were Rockwell and Goodrich Elton. Good. rich married but died soon afterwar1. Rockwell, as have already said, mar ried Mary Peirce. They had one daughr ter Laura Elton. They moved to Vine- yard, N. J. Irenus Elton carried on the tailoring business from my earliest 7e- collection until he became too aged. then
Connecticut western news., 1911-06-01
FIRE HEADQUARTERS
 GETTING INTO SHAPE
Boys Pitch In, Nights, and, Do First
 Glass Carpenter Work-Power - Company Contributes Lights.

oSyS 't~'h s'"S'hSJ N''~
 Glass Carpenter Work-Power
 Company Contributes Lights.
 The headquarters of Canaan Hose Company No. 1, has undergone remark able transformation, as to it's interior, since the building was placed at the dis posal of the firemen by the executors of the Garfield estate. A solid cement floor has been put in, by Frank Dempsey, and the inside has been ceiled up with beaded half-inch narrow boards. the carpenter work having been done en- tirely by members of the company, working nights, who take pardonable pride in their achievement.
 Electric Ights have been installed, through the public spirit of the Berk- shlre Power Company, and altogether the two hose carts have deslrable and comfortable home. ...
 Suitable furniture is to be procured, and the room made attractive as meet ing place for the company. It is pro- posed to have the meetings of the Busi- ness Mems Association held there after the improvements are complete.
 The room will be comfortably heated during the cold season. From time to time the room will be supplied with desirable adornment. pictures, etc, and as there is considerable theatrical, musical and minstrel talent in the com pany, it is probable that the boys will be able to raise all the money they may need, by public entertainments of one kind and another, to furnish their quar- ters with such luxurious equipment for social enjoyment and comfort as they may desire. .-...... ,.s..
 The fact Canaan Hose, Company No. is fairly launched, and capable of per forming valuable service if called upon. is gratifying to every loyal Canaanite.
Connecticut western news., 1911-06-01
MEMORIAL DAY GRADUATION CLASS RDE FOR DEPUTY m1sHmN 
 
SWEENEY -CURTISS CASE
 RESULTS IN DRAW
Jury Split Even, 6 to and Celebrated Case Will Have to be Tried Over
 Again in Superior Court.

AgaIn m superior court.
 The outcome of the case of Dan, Sweeney, of Canaan, vs. Augustus Curtiss, of Norfolk, which was on trial for three days before it went to the jury, before Judge Bennett, in superior court, Winsted, resulted in a draw, the Jury disagreeing, to 6. This will neoessitate new trial of the case, which had attracted considerable attention.
 It was an action for 5000 damages tor injury resulting from the collision of defendants automobile with the plaintiff, in Canaan, last September. Sweeney was considerably cut and bruised by the contact, and claimed the defendant ran into him while he was out of, the road. in front of the Canheld hotel Plaintiff claimed he did not know he had struck the man until informed of it by telephone after reaching his home in Norfolk.
 The disagreement of the jury was a surprise to both sides and to the1r re- spective friends, as each side had been apparently confident of winning. A large number of witnesses were sum- moned in the case. including pr. and Mrs. 0. W. Campand daughter Caroline, who were in the auto at the time of the accident. and there was intense interest in the case in Canaan.
 The attorneys in the case were J. Clinton RorabacB and Leonard J. Nick erson for the plaintiff, and s. A. Herman and Fred Williams for defendant. .
Connecticut western news., 1911-06-01
Distinguish ed Fishermen

E. L. Ropkin, of Hartford, accom- panied J. Henry Roraback from the Capital city to Canaan, in the latter's automobile last Thursday afternoon, and the two of them went fishing for fishes, over west of the Housatonic rlver, meeting with indifferent success. On Friday evening they motored down to South Canaan, to the Hollenbeck Club, where they were joined by George B. Chandler and Editor Charles Hopkins Clark, as guests of Senator 0. W. Bar mum. The party did some fishing in the Hollenbeck stream during their visit, that netted some results.
Connecticut western news., 1911-06-01
New Drop Curtain

Artist Sleighter has completed the painting of the new drop curtain for the Town Hall stage, and it is an admirable piece of work. The margin is orna- mented with the representation of heavy red drapery looped with cord aud tassels and festooned Tn the conventional folds, while the center contains. in an elaborate scrolled framework, a life-like scene on the Twin Lakes, showing the island and surroundings as seen from the station.
 The curtain is credit to the artist and to the stage, and a notable improvement on the advertising sheet that has done duty as curtain for too long.
Connecticut western news., 1911-06-01

Wife-I want cap, please for my husband.
 Shopkeeper-Yes, madam. What size does he wear?
 Wife-Well, I really forget His col lars are size Is; though I expect he'd want about a size IS or 20 for a cap, wouldn't he ?-London Opinion.
Connecticut western news., 1911-06-01
.RHOADES FOR DEPUTY
IS RE-APPOINTED BY,
 HIGH SHERIFF MIDDLEBROOKS
North Canaan Gets a Deputy Sheriff Again After Struggling Along Four Years Without 0ne-Rhoades an Experienced Officer.

Once more North Canaan has a deputy sheriff Chester 0. Middlebrook, of Winsted, having succeeded Sheriff Huntington as high sheriff. i'll accordance with the democratic landslide o' last fall, and his term of office beginning today, June 1, he has appointed Lewis O. Rhoades, deputy for this town. MT. Rhoades served as deputy during the four years that Middlebrook was sheriff, 1903- '07, and no other name was men, tioned for the position when Middle brooks was reelected last November. MT. Rboades filed his bond ou Monday.
 The fact that he has been appointed to his former position is sufficient indication that the high sheriff holds him in high esteem as capable officer. He made an excellent record during his first term and with the experience gained at that time and through his later service as constable, he is better equipped than ever to perform the duties of his responsible position to the satisfaction of his superior officers and to his own credit.
 For the last four years North Canaan has been without deputy sheriff. no appointment having ever been made by the retiring High Sheriff Huntington.
Connecticut western news., 1911-06-01
OId-TInne Canaanite

MT. and Mrs. Edward F. Williams. of New Rochelle, N. Y. stopped off at Ga naan. this week. both going and return ing from their automobile tip through the Berkshires. They stayed at the Wangum while here. MT. Williams will be remembered by older residents as the youngest son of George W. Williams who was in business here during the war and afterward, conducting the drug store now managed by John Thur lough
 The Williams family consisted of Mir. and Mrs. Williams, three daughters, Nellie, Minnie and Sarah, and two sons, George, Jr., and Edward. The family were prominent, active and popular in the social and musical circles of Canaan.
Connecticut western news., 1911-06-01
BUSINESS MEMS ASSOCIATION

pOoINEoO WIEN Q N0OOOIN IEOIN
 The regular monthly meeting of the Canaan Business Mems Association will be held at The Canheld this evening, (Thursday) at x o'clock. All members requested to be present, ... ...
 Fl. E. LYLES, President
Connecticut western news., 1911-06-01

The Barber You've got good teeth, sir.
 The Victim-That's all right. but you needn't stick that brush ill my mouth I cleaned my teeth this morning !-Ex- change.
Connecticut western news., 1911-06-01

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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-09-07
TRAGIC DEATH
Lcander Benedict Former Orleans
Pioneer browns Himself
In Cistern

Sunday morning about nine o'clock
Mrs. Eleanor Lincoln, aunt OF NJ. NJ.
Benedct~and who has been keeping
house for him and his daughter Beatrice,
missed the old gentleman who has also
been living with his son for several
wears, from his accustomed place in the
house and on instituting a search for him
he was discovered in the cistern dead.
Mrs. Lincoln had served breakfast
and had stepped out of the house not
being gone five minutes, on returning
and not seeing Mr.. Benedict she called
Beatrice and search for him was at
once instituted, near neighbors were
notified who also joined in the search.
Fred Beckwith discovered his crutches
lying on the ground just outside the
woodshed door and near the cistern, he
had evidently removed the board cover
ing from the top and plunged in. Mil.
ton, his son, who was at the refrigerator
factory was at once notified and also H.
B. Lapham, Justice OF the Peace, who,
after an investigation concluded that
an inquest was unnecessary.
Mr.. Benedict, who was eighty-fivt
years old had been in failing health and
mind for several years. A few years
ago on account OF an injury to his FOO
the limb was amputated and since ther
was Obliged 10 use cruthes.
He was a pioneer of Orleans township
settling there or the old farm more thar
fifty years ago, he leaves three sons anC
two daughters.
The funeral was held Tuesday morn
ing ut the house and his remains wer
buried i'm the Orleans cemetery. Rev
/. S. Bussing, officiating.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-09-07
Ten Thousand People Made
Merry AT The First An
nual Picnic
WAS A GRAND AFFAIR
Farmers and City Folks Mingle in one
Grand Round of Sport, Merri-
ment and Pleasure.

Belongs first Annual Farmers and
Merchants picnic has come and gone
and not one of the ten thousand or
more people who were in attendance
at the affair, have anything but a
pleasant memory of the most success
full day ever known in the history of
/ Belding.
At an early hour people began TO
come into the City from every direction
and long before nine o'clock there were
hundreds of people on the streets, all
anxiously awaiting the beginning of
the great day of sports. Stirring music
by the. stanton Band who came over
Sunday night in order TO be here on
time kept the people feeling good un-
ill the time for the big automobile
parade to start for the grounds.
Promptly at $3.50 the parade headed
by the band started for the picnic
grounds and it was most BEAUTIFUL
sight TO behold. Many of our citizens
had spent much time in decorating
their autos and it was indeed lovely
view To gaze upon. The judges award
ed the first prize for the best decorated
auto to Mrs. Fred +. Ireland, the
second Will Hall, and the third
George w. Thomas. Many other autos
were tastily decorated and helped to
make the display beautiful one.
Jay McNaughton captured the prize
for bringing in the largest load, hav-
ing eighty-two persons on his load.
In the association foot ball team
Belding defeated Ionia by score of
four TO two and in the afternoon the
Smyrna boys defeated Orleans by a
score of six To two.
| At noon the groves were actually
filled with picnic parties all of whom
had an abundance of eatables and
plenty to spare. After dinner was
over the program opened by song by
the glee club composed of Fred f..
Cornell, T.. w. Little, Fred Boyer and
+. f.. Cook, Miss Little accom- paniest,
after which Mayor Il. Il. Fales well
coined everybody to our City in be-
half OF the hustling business men and
called Walter l.. Reeves to preside
Mr.. Reeves in leading up TO his intro
duction of the speaker of the day said
just the right things i'm timely way.
He was followed by Hon. Phillip T.
Colgrove of Hastings, President of the
Michigan Good Roads Association
Mr.. Colgrove's address was good one
, filled with inspiration for all who list
ened to it paying high compliment
TO our City as an ideal one and urged
good citizenship and good roads.
, AT 200 o'clock the farmers horse rae,
was called and brought out fine fielc
of horses that could step along in gooc
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-09-07
RICHARDSON SILK MILL
Beldings First Silk Mill

Richardson Silk Co.,
Silk Manufacturers.
rhe BeldIng Hall Co., Manufacturer
of Refrigertors.
Fhe Rallou Manufacturing Co.,
Manufacturers of Baskets and
Gasoline Engines.
The Peoples savings Rank.
The fielding Savings Bnnl<.
rhe Commercial Bank,
Wm. =, Sand'l
The Wctcr-W Use Company.
Farm Implements and carriages
Underwood brothers, Gracers.
Jensen IL Wheeler, Dry Goods.
"a. B. Hull, jeweler and Optician.
'rhe National Hotel,
w r. Hammond Proprietor.
Charles II. Foster, Furniture
and Undertaking.
Fish &Young, Meat Market.
A. +. Dorr d Co., Farm implements.
Homer Unger, Bakery and Restaurant.
+. A. Thorne, City Laundry.
s.. Arnold, Dry Goods.
+. ii. Hudson, Groceries.
Divine IL Greenop, The Hub.
Factories and Manufacturing in
dustries are the bacl<bo of city,
they give employment to the man or
woman who have their labor TO sell
and they in turn distribute their earn
ings for the necessaries and luXuries of
life. The silk mills employ more than
one thousand young lady operatives and
about half as many young men. The
increasing demand for their products
call for more help and Belding Bros. q
Co and the Richardson Go. are now
seeking more operatives to be placed at
work in the different departments of
their extensive plants.
The Belding Hall Co. views of whose
two factories will be seen give employ
ment To many hands and are very inn
portant factors in the life of the city.
The Ballou Manufacturing Co., is
also one Of the life giving industries.
The banking facilities of the CITY are the
very best and our three banks handle
the cash and securities intrusted TO their
care with safety and satisfaction TO the
patrons. A glance over the pages of the
Banner this week will show the places
in which some of our business men do
business and who ask for your trade.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-09-07

shape although not To be classed a.
mong the regular followers of the track
In this race Fred Houseman took first
money; Ray Stanton second and w.
4. Smith third.
whole lot of fun was brought out
~ the hitch and start race and people
yelled them selves hoarse over the fun
ny part of 1t. Leo Shindorf won first
prize and Joe Shindorf took second
coin.
special race was worked in To give
The fast horses chance TO show them
selves and in this race Hi Hall got first,
Claude Spicer second and Irving Hall
third money.
In the tug of war there was a big
bunch OF humanity from Belding ar
rayed against an equal number OF farm
ers. The Belding line up winning the
tug of war was composed OF Ed. Tay-
lor, b. f. Hall, George Welte, w. D..
Hall, G.. Il. Smith, Al Dorman, AL
Webber and +. f. Hudson. 1t was
said that the farmers were compelled
TO pull gainst just an even ton of
heavy men.
At 2:45 Prof Charles of Lowell gave
pleasing exhibition with his trio of
trained dogs which are certainly mar
vels of canine sagacity and elected
much applause from the large crowd
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-09-07

Make up your mind to save thous-
and dollars Start bank account
and persevere. You can do it as cas-
lily as others have you MUST start
before you finish.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-09-07
Belding Savings Bank

Your savings earn three
per cent interest here
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-09-07

This enterprise brought Others, popula-
tion increased, and today we boast of a
live city of five thousand inhabitants.
Business houses along the street were
few and the merchants were located in
old buildings of more or less tumbled
down capacity, but the renovating pro-
cess of fire changed the situation and
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-09-07

fine buildings, blocks and factories are
the result.
Among the progressive industries and
business interests of the city, mention OF
whose business and cuts appear in the
Banner today, are:
Belding Bros. d Co.,
Silk Manufacturers.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-09-07

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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-09-07
They Help to Make it a Live,
Progressive City and Seek
for Trade
ENTERPRISING
BUSINESS MEN
Who Cater to the Wants of the Public
and Deal out Goods of Variety
and Value
Wonderful Progress in Twenty-Five Years-Men Who
Set the Wheels AGoing.

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