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The weekly Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1911-1922, 1911-12-28

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The weekly Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1911-1922, 1911-12-28
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The weekly Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1911-1922, 1911-12-28

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Connecticut western news., 1911-03-30
THE CHEMICAL ENGINE
Efficiency otthe Machine which Canaan
 has Discussed

Efficiency ofthe Machine which Canaan
 has Discussed
 The efficiency of the chemical fire engine, which has been discussed some what by the Canaan Business Mems Association, is made the subject of an article in the Danbury News, in connection with the recent big fire in this city. In the course of that article the News says:
 "The idea of those who have knocked that apparatus is, that they expected to find the chemical engine at work somewhat after the fashion of a steam fire engine, throwing a constant stream of chemicals into the burning building and doing as much or more than any other agent to quen the flames. "As matter of fact a chemical fire engine is not intended for such service. It is an emergency machine, intended to combat fires in their incipiency. The chemical engine section of the appara- tus is confined to 8 metal tank hung just behind the drivers seat. This tank holds sufficient chemical fluid to quench an ordinary fire before it has gained great headway. When a fire progresses beyond certain stage chemicals are practically useless and water is the only weapon with which the firemen can combat it successfully. Up to the present time something like ninety per cent of all the fires that have oc. cured in this city since the auto chem ical was added to the fire department equipent have been extinguished by means of chemioals.'
Connecticut western news., 1911-03-30
CANAANITES ENJOYED
 TWISTED BUSINESS BANQUET
Successful Festivity Engineered by the Enterprising Business Men of
 Live Town.

Winsted did itself proud on the occa- sion of the Business Mems Association banquet Friday evening, and the del egation from the Canaan Business Men s Association brought back glowing ac- counts of the affair, which took place in the gymnasium of the Gilbert School, where covers were laid for 200 feasters.
 The banquet itself was of the first class order, prepared by Besse, of Hart ford, aud efficiently served. Splendid addresses were given by the chief speak CTS, Colonel N. G. Osborn. of New Ha. ven, who referred happily to his enjoy ment of the recent banquet in Canaan Attorney c. w. Bosworth, of Spring field, who spoke sloquently and force fully on Corporations and business righteousness, and Rev. c. W. Phillips, of Winsted, who gave & thoughtful and admirable talk on the moral phase of oar national and community development.
 President s. Lsndon Alvord, of the Association, officiated as toastmaster and filled that difficult position with rare tact and fine perception of it's re- quirements, opening the poEt-prandial exercises with an effective and just tri- bute to Winsted and it's achievements and ambitions, and introducing the var ious spe 4kers with apt personal ailusion aud witty and humorous reference that hrou oybt dpxun tha hpuaa
 The singing by the Waterbury Elks' glee club, and the instrumental music by Austin's orchestra were appreciable features of the affair, and the decora- tions and illuminations elicited much admiring comment.
 The Canaan Business Mems Associa- tion representatives present are enthu- siastic in their reports of the banquet, and full of intensified zeal for the suc- cess, prosperity and usefulness of their own organization as . result of their visit and entertainment.
Connecticut western news., 1911-03-30
Boost Your Home Town

Every man ought to be a booster for his home town. If place is good enough for him to stay in and as a place for him to make his money, it ought to be good enough to say s good 8 good word about.
 plaining that the "old town is dead 'r'n a door nail" If it is, who made it so It's the men who "kick" instead of getting under the foundation of the pace and lifting. It is the fellows who inform every visitor that they wish they were birds, so that they could fly to other places more oongenial.
 And what happens when these fel- lows do get money enough together to strike out to some other place ? Do they forget their habits of depre. citation? Not so you could notice it.. They soon get to saying the same bad things about the new locations, and wish they were back where they came from.
 There are thousands of towns iu this grand old country of ours that gre only waiting for the undertaken GO get busy to recover from their stunted conditions and start to live again. It has been the "knockors shat have kept the towns down and driven the retail trade to the mail order houses and the big cities.
 When a visitor comes to town say tll the good things you can aoout it.
 When buyer wants anything don't drive him to the city or country seat for for it by not being stocked.
 Be the first one to breathe life into the old town. and see how quickly others will will be taking longer breaths, too Boost for the place where you live and do business. Ifyou can't boost, get out and give someone a chance who will.-Farm Machinery.
Connecticut western news., 1911-03-30
DOUBLE SALARY.
Discontinue Mileage, is Suggested by Senator Barnum..

Discontinue Mileage. is Suggested by
 Senator Barnum..
 Senator Charles w Barnum of the 31st district has suggested plan for the shortening of the sessions of the general assembly which is worthy of consider ation. His proposition is to increase the salaries of the members of both branches to a sam that would be about double what they receive now and to discon- tinue the mileage. phe increase in the salary would require B constitutional amendment. It is recalled that the people of the state passed on propo- sition to increase the salary of members of the general assembly to $500 a year some time ago and rejected it. But it was said at the time of the rejection that it would have met different fate if it had not been included in the con stitution. formulated by the constitu tional convention, that was submitted to the people.
 It was claimed that the sentiment of the state favored the increase, but that since the proposition was not submitted to them separately they had no alter native but to reject it. It is believed that the effect of Senator Barnum's suggestions would be to compel the members of the general assembly to stay in Hartford until they had finished the business of the session or at least for four days week. The mileage books, which are furnished the members, en able them to go to their homes without expense each day. It is reasonable to suppose that they would prefer to stay in this city over night during the week than to pay railroad and trolley car fare. The main thing to insist on is attention to the work of legislation. This is inn portant If the attention could be con- tinued for four days i'll the week with out being interrupted, there would be a greater likelihood of a shorter session.
Connecticut western news., 1911-03-30
THE DEACON
MIR. STEVENS VIVID
 REMINDER OF WATSON
Another InstaIIment of Interesting Reminiscence Relating to People Long Since Gone and Some Who are Still With Us.
(BY H. B. sTEvENs)

AB1 hs b. HIhNENsI
 Going on from the Harry Doty place we pass a comparatively new house which has been occupied by different parties. 1 cannot say much about it. Deacon William Peirce. His children were Amos, William, Mary, Laura and Daniel Peirce. Amos married Marion Butler. They had two children, Will liam and Arthur Psirce. William mar risd Jane Adam. They had three ohil. dren. namely Jennie, Fanny and John. Mary was the wife of Rockwell Elton. They had one daughter, Laura Elton. Laura never married. Daniel married Ann Rood. Their children are Ellen, Mary, Minnie, Alice, Burton and Robert Peirce. Ellen is the wife of Clarence Vroman Burton married Mabel Spaull- ing; Robert married Emily Newton. The others are unmarried. Many of The News readers remember Amos Poircs as respected deacon of the Con. gregatioual church, William as prom nent business man and later as an iu- teresting and successful Congregational minister, and Daniel L. as successful business man interested in all public i'm. proVements and prominent in town af. fairs, still with us, hale and hearty at the ripe old age of s7 years. This place was later owned for several years by Edwin Barnes who sold to Hiram Miller and it is now occupied by him.
 Crossing the road from the Peirc honse we come to the house of Benjamin Adams who had two wives. His chil. drsn by the first wife were Alfred, Sophia, Emeline aud Horatio; by his second wife Henry, Gergetta, Miriam and Stanley. Alfred married Emma Rood, who died a few years after their marriage, leaving daughter, also named Emma. who was adopted by her aunt. Mrs. Lydia Lawrence and is still living in this village. Mir. Adams afterward married Cornelia Gardiner, who died some years later and am told that he had a third wife whose name was Sarah Huff. Horatio married Elizabeth Daw- son and they had five children, namely, James, Herbert, Elsie, May and Lester Adams. Henry married Abbey Thomp- son. They were we'll known by many Canaan people. Mir. Adams Icing prin- cipal of the school here for several years. I know nothing of the history of the other members of the family k.
 Going on from this place we cross the Konkapot river and pass a mill where they sawed stone, also the lime quarry owned by D. L. Peiroe, who sold to Charles Barnes & Sons. who built new kilns and burned lime until they sold to the New England Lime Go. Still
Connecticut western news., 1911-03-30
RAILROAD ECONOMIES

Retrenchment to be Pressed Vigorously
 In Certain Departments
 Economies will be pressed vigorously as far as possible without impairiug the servloe' is 8 semi-official statement Coming from the offices of the New York, New Haven and Hartford Rail- r.,ad company. The branches in which the reductions will be the most active will be the supply departments, the sAops, improvements not under con- tract and in particular the track force, in which, owing to the good condition of the property. reductions can be made without injury to it. There is also likely to be some reduction of train service by consolidation of trains. Unless business much revivss on the system t le economies will continue beyond the end of the present fiscal year.
Connecticut western news., 1911-03-30
A SCIENTIFIC EXPERT
Dr.. Dietrich, ot Bordens, Who Will
 Meet Canaan Farmers.

pr. Dietrich, ot Bordens, Who Will
 Meet Canaan Farmers.
 Dr. J. D. Dietrich, who has recently become an adjunct to the Borden "faculty,' and whose territory includes the Canaan district, is a recognized authority on all matters pertaining to the improvement of soil, the development of better grades of stock, and all matters of agriculture and the dairy industry, will come to Canaan soon to meet the farmers of this region and confer and advise with them regarding the matters that concern their particular welfare.
 Dr. Dietrich attended an enthusiastic meeting of Changers ip South Canaan, Friday and was one of the principal speakers at the meeting, which was held under the auspices of the State Board of Health. His subject was "How to get better cows," and his discourse was instructive. interesting and valuable.
 Other. speakers were Professor L. A. Clinton, of the Connecticut Agricultural College, on Forage crops for the dairy herd," and 0. H. Brundage of Dapbury. on Poultry for Profit"
 Following each address there were discussions and questions, all present being urged to ask questions and take part in the discussions. This feature proved most interesting and profitable.
Connecticut western news., 1911-03-30
EVANS IS ARRESTED
WELL KNOWN CANAANITE
 FACES SERIOUS CHARGE
Father of Fifteen-Year Old Girls New born Baby-Must Face Court on Charge of Assault on Girl Under Age of Consent.

On the serious charge of felonious assault on female child under 16 years of age, Alfred P. Evans, for a long time connected with the baggage department at the Union depot in Canaan, was taken into custody Monday by Constable Rhoades, and brought before Justice George W. Ford for nearing at Rora- backs office.
 Attorney L. J. Nickerson, of West Cornwall, appeared for the state, and Attorney J. Clinton Roraback, while offering no defense, saw toit that Evans legal rights were looked after. a.
 Evans, when put to plea, waved examination, but Justice Ford found probable cause, and bound him over for trial. in the sum of $l ,00o, at the April term of the superior court. A. P. Free man and Lyman Howe became his surety
 The circumstances of the case are somewhat unusual, and have been the topic for street corner gossip for some time past. It appears that the relations 
 Balch, have been maintained for upward of year, apparently with the knowledge of the girls mother, Mrs. Fred Ward, and have scandalized the respectable ele- ment of the people who have been aware of, UT suspected the real condition of affairs for some time.
 Two or three weeks ago the girl. who is only 15 years of age, gave birth to child. circumstance which apparently caused no consternation in her house. hold, and had no effect upon the friendly relations of Evans and the family. The neighbors discussed the affair and it be- came a matter of town talk, but nobody seemed disposed to take the first step toward having anything done about it.
 In the meantime Evans went about his daily duties as usual, and to all appearances expected to continue to do SO The matter was brought to the attention of States Attorhey Warner in some way, however, and that official gave the word that set the machinery of the law promptly at work. with the result as given above.
 Evans is 8 married man, something over 45 years old, but has been living apart from his wife for some years, and Keeping house, with his mother. He had always borne a good reputation and had been considered reputable, hard working, industrious mar, until this infatuation for the little Balch girl got the better of him.
 The maximum penalty for the offense charged in the writ is ten years i'll the state prison. Evans will be tried in the superior court at New Milford which opens the first week in April.
Connecticut western news., 1911-03-30
BONFIRE SEASON

Get Your Permit Before Setting Fire
 to Rubbish.
 The bonfire season is here, and we would suggest that you procure your permit from the fire warden, or one of his deputies. before you scratch the match. The permit will cost you noth- ing, but if you don't have one and some good neighbor sees fit to interest him. self in the matter, you may learn before the season is past that the price of bon fires have gone up. O. H. Sage of East Canaan is the town fire warden, and he has appointed Ralph H. Stanton, Lewis Allyn and Frank Langdon as deputies in their respective districts, any of whom is authorized to issue permits to responsible parties. .s.....
Connecticut western news., 1911-03-30
Cruelty to Turtles

On charges of cruelty to turtles, in that it is alleged they transported them on their backs and pierced their fippers, Cleveland Downs, 65 years old, captain of the steamship Saratoga of the Ward line, and Walter T. Smith, New York terrapin dealer. were arraigned before New York magistrate Friday. The complainant is Thomas F. Freel, super intendent of the American Society for the Prenention of Cruelty to Animals. The complaint recItes that sixty-tiYe tur- ties were mistreated while the defense contends that the methods used are the only practicable means of shipping the Il.
Connecticut western news., 1911-03-30
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H0RATI0 N. ADAMS
Ooath of an old and Respe ctsd Canaan
 Resident.

Ooath of an Old and Respected Canaan
 Resident.
 Horatio N. Adams, one of Canaan's best known and highly respected citi- gems, died suddenly Monday night while eating a lunch, at his home on East Main street. Valvular disease of the heart, with which he had been affected for some years, was the immediate cause # his death. He had not been confined 70 his bed and his death was entirely un. -xDected.
 The funeral will take place this after loon at 2oolock, at the house, East Main Street, Rev. k. O Gillette officiat. ,ng. Interment will be in Lower Csme- Cery.
 Mir. Adams was born 70 years ago, just oyer the Massachusetts line in the own of Sheffield, but had been for prac- rically his whole life resident of this aown, his home being on the Clayton road. At the age of IS he removed Co East Windsor, this state, where he mar ried Miss Elizabeth Dawson. Soon after lis marriage he returned to Canaan, where he had since resided.
 About year ago, owing to impaired health. he built the house on Elst Maia Street and removed to the village, where ne lived until the end came, suddenly put peacefully and painlessly, Monday evening.
 Deceased is survived by his wife and five children, James B., now residing in the West Herbert Mrs. Elsie Tripp, of Philadelphia, Mary and Lester.
 MT. Adams was one of family of eight children, only two of whom are now living, though all lived to n good old age, six having died within the last six years.
 Deceased was a man of fine character, strong intellectually and high ideals an upright and exemplary citizen and christian gentleman, and his death is loss to the community.
Connecticut western news., 1911-03-30
FRANK LYNEHAN'S
 MARROW ESCAPE FROM DEATH
Hurled from Fast Moving Train at Whiting River and Sustains No
 Serious Injury.

Frank Lynehan, 8 brakeman on the O. N. E. road-who is, by the way, son of Cornelius C'Neil'O Lynehan, the Canaan engineer whose sudden and mysterious disappearance caused sensation in railroad circles number.of years ago-had thrilling experience and narrow escape from death, Monday evening, though he received some severe bruises.
 His train, the evening passenger train going east, was running at good speed toward Norfolk, when, in rounding the curve near the Whiting River fill, the sudden lurch threw Lynehan out of the baggage car and down the steep bank. The train was at once stopped and search made for the man, whom the searchers expected to find either dead or fatally injured. He was found, covered with mud and some bruises but neither seriously hurt nor unconscious, and on being taken to his boarding house in Winsted Dr. Richards found no bones broken. < ,s-.
 Young Lynehan had received frighsful injuries year before, in a railroad accident, which kept him in the hospital for six months, and only his grit and obstinacy prevented the doctors from amputating one of his legs.
Connecticut western news., 1911-03-30
MONDAY NIGHTS MEETING
Business Mems Association Has Im-
 nortant Matters to Discuss,

Business Mems Association Has Im-
 portant Matters to Discuss
 The April meeting of the Canaan Bus mess Mems Assoclation will be held next Monday evening at The Oanfeld, at 8 o'clock, and it is expected that good attendance of citizens will be on hand. Among the business to be considered, the plans for a "smoker' will be dis cussed and date fixed for such an af- fair, which should prove both enjoyable and profitable.
 The cleanup day" proposition, which has received the endorsement of many, citizens, will be brought up for discus sion, and steps taken to bring about 8 general collaboration in the plans for a simultaneous outdoor house cleaning as wholesome and commendable inaugu- ation of the springtime.
 Very likely, too, suggestion will be made, that by a big public celebration of the Fourth of July be arranged for and the public generally urged to CO., operate in making it a success. It Is argued that with slight effoft and not large expense, the celebration may be made so attractive as to not only keep all Oanaanites in the town, but attract those from other towns hereabouts. whose presence on "the glorious" will help to make it red letter day.
 The membership committee will re- port on it's canvass for members, and something will be done that will make showing before long.
Connecticut western news., 1911-03-30
NEW MEXICAN TILE CO.
CORPORATED COMPANY
 SUCCEEDS BULLOCK & FELTEN
HOIsappIe, Decker & Roberts Compose the New Company-Mr. Bullock Re- mains With the Concern for the PrnSnnf

The Canaan Mercantile Company, successor to Bullock 6 Felten, is now in charge of the we'll known mercantile establishment. It is an incorporated company, with abundant capital, and proposes to keep the institution in the front rank of general stores.
 The members of the company are A. W. Holsapple, of Amenia; Orson J. Decker of Gravesend, L. l.. and Representative Edward L. Roberts, of Canaan, all are experienced business men, MT. Holsapple being partner in 8 prosperous mercantile business in Amenia, and MT. Roberts having had 8 long training in the mercantile line, in East Canaan and Winsted.
 Mr Decker, who by the way, married Miss Minnie Wolcott, daughter of Spencer T. Wolcott, couple of years ago, is the father-inl law of MT. Hol- sapple, and 8 business man of long and varied experience.
 | MT. Holsapple is at present on a business trip in California, and will return about May 1, after which the future policy of the concern will be mapped out, as regards any change in any lines, departments or methods that may be deemed advisable.
 It is announced that MT. W. O. Bullock, of the retiring firm, will remain with the new concern for a time, an assurance that gives consider able satisfaction to his many friends. Henry H. Scutt, Jerome Root and Book keeper Graves also are retained by the new firm.
Connecticut western news., 1911-03-30
killed Retmaen Cars

damned between his car and a stand ag car at the end of the Bank stce me in Waterbury Friday, Conductor Joseph Kebert, B, was almost instantly killed. His back was booken.
Connecticut western news., 1911-03-30
Broke His Ankle

Young Johnnie Nelson and Beno Parata boys, about 12 years old. came together in wrestling match yesterday afternoon, near the Main street crossing, and in the squabble Nelson fell and broke his right ankle. The fracture was reduced by Dr. Camp,at Thurlough's S drug store and the boy was taken home
Connecticut western news., 1911-03-30

Matrimonial Agent-"Oan't I per suade you to marry this lady? Five thousand marks is something after all, and I have taken no end of trouble over the matter. Just to please me. now !'-Fliegende Blaetter.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1911-07-09
r, j. RlDPATR.

In the construction of buildings OF
large proportions and where much
money is involved, where the people
OF a given community have been
heavily bonded, and where every man,
woman and child in the community are
interested in its construction through
taxation. there must needs be some
one man in particular, fitted through
long years of experience to look atter
the details of the work in order that
all concerned-the bondholders, the
architects and the taXpayers-will get
a square deal in its construction
and complications and litigation avoid
ed in years after its completion and
when it is turned over to the county
This man must understand every de
tail of the business he must know
the cost of the materials used must
be able to select the proper mate
rials as called for in the Specihca-
tions: he must know how the work
should be done and be able to judge
the competency of the different men
employed in its construction; and he
must be a man of executive ability
and one who knows how to get the
most work performed by those work
ing under him and be able to accom-
plish the completion of the building
within given time as called for in
the contract.
In the construction of the Carter
county court house just such man
was found in the person of Col. r. j..
Ridpath, who has been on the job
since the day the ground was broken
for its erection. Mr.. Ridpath has been
employed in similar positions on some