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Connecticut western news., 1911-02-16
Decrease m Receints

The quarterly report of the New Haven road for the quarter ending Dec. 31, 1910, shows operating revenues of $15, 1889, ESQ., O4, an increase of $36O, ,976$6 over the corresponding quarter of 1906, The operating expenses were $I0, ,4s7, ,68O.3l, {, an increase of $754, 4,905.71. The net operating revenue was $5,402, 199 73, a decrease of $393, ,O29 55.
 Net revenue from outside operations increased S32, ,44136. Taxes decreased s167 ,0O0 and other income decreased $658, 482 %. The gross corporate income for the quarter was $6,923, ,550.14. a de- creaseof $351, ,971.14. Interest, rentals, etc., decreased $133. .850O3. The net corporate income was S1.605, ,41587 against 8 ,323 ,536. 68 for the same quarter of 1909, 8 decrease in net corporate in come of s719, ,121.1l.
Connecticut western news., 1911-02-16
SUPERINTENDENT LAKE
 VISITS TOWN OFFICIALLY

Talks With Ives & Peirce About Erect
 ing Goal Pocket, and With George
 Fuller About Freight Switching.
 Division Superintendent Lake visited Canaan last Thursday and conferred with Ives 6 Peirce relative to the tn- srallation of coal-pocket back of the firms place of business, and it is proba- ble that in the not far distant future a modern up to-date pocket and power el- evator will be put up there.
 While i'll town, Superintendent Lake conferred with other citizens, especially some who signed the petition asking for an abatement of the switching nuisance over the Main street crossing. In that matter nothing definite was arrived at, but it is remarked that the switching has been cut out to a considerable ex- tent.
Connecticut western news., 1911-02-16
Royal Neighbors Organize

Welcome Camp, No. 6751, Royal Wednesday evening, February 1, in Odd Fellows hall. There were twenty seven charter members, and the follow ing officers were elected: Oracle, Mrs. Higgins; Vice-oracle, Mrs. Ganci; Re- corder, Mary Hunter; Receiver, Edythe Tinker; Chancellor, Mrs. Coons; Marshal, Mrs. Adam; Assistant Marshal Mrs. Pulver; Past oracle, Mrs. H. Weaver; I. Sentinel Mary Lee; O. Sentinel, Mrs. K. Briggs; Managers. Mrs. A. P Briggs, Mrs. s. Briggs, Mrs. William Reel; F., Mrs. Kegler; U., Mrs. Sweeney; M.. Margret McGuire; E.. Mary Kane. definite proposition to offer to the Dis trict, as was expected but he did not think the company would accept less than $15 per hydrant, and they had spent $1 ,2O0 or 1,500 extending the six inch main from the river to town in anticipation of future needs, but not necessary for present purposes. He said some of the aold hydrants must be re- newed; there must be some suitable place to keep papparatus as the old shed is not suitable. He thought arrange ments might be made with the town for 8 room in Town Hall. No doubt the old hose cart is frozen in now. Hydrants cost about $50.00 each. The company has spent more on mains than necessary for present needs.
 First Selectman B. A. Peirce remarked that only short time ago they were all out of water on Granite Ave.
 Geo. s. Fuller asked for the opinion of the meeting relative to the sewer assessments for the coming year, to raise surplus and take up one bond or reduce the charges somewhat.
 J. B. Reed thought with the extra town tax it would be better to cut the sewer assessment if it can be done. He did not want to drive people out of town as that does not h lip the village-he would advise reducing little.
 The Executive Committee were in- structed to use their judgment ill the assessment matter.
 Leo Werner asked for one additional street near his new residence. He sad 1t is so dark there You can't see your hand before you"
 J. B Reed said that as there arc two lights on Pelrce Avenue there should be two on Foote Avenue and it was so yoted.
Connecticut western news., 1911-02-16
To Expedite Legislation

In the House, Thursday, Representa- tive Knight of Salisbury offered resolu- ton providing that when those inter ested in hearings have been notified the process of legislation should not be inn peded unless good reason for continu- ance shall be shown. He also provided that the resolution shall be printed daily in the Legislative Bulletin" and he said he thought some moral benefit would result from it's passage. He moved suspension of the rules which was voted.
 MT. Peck, of Stratford, thought it too drastic and said it was unwise to tie up committees by such rule.
 MT. Knight said MT. Peck misunder- stood the purport of the resolution which would not tie up any committee. He wanted it passed for the moral effect it would have outside the House, The resolution was passed and sent to tie Senate.
Connecticut western news., 1911-02-16
NOW FOR BANQUET
RESPONSES COMING
 IN GOOD NUMBER
Annual Feast Of Canaan Board of Trade Attracting General Attention and Promises to be the Event of the Season.

Invitations to the annual banquet of the Canaan Board of Trade in The Garfield, next Thursday evening, were sent out Saturday an1 responses began to come in, to the committee, before night, and h we been coming ever since.
 Arrangements are progressing satis- factorly and the outlook is that this will be the most successful anl memorable banquet given by the business men of Canaan.
 Being in full sympathy with the spirit and purpose of the event-the resuscita- tion of the Board of Trade to a life of renewed usefulness for the public good a nun Der of prominent citizens have subscribed for more than the regular allotment of tickets for the banquet of $2.50 each, and the committee have re. ceived assurances of plenty of financial relief in the improbable event of a short. age when the accounts are balanced.
 Beeman and Hatch's orchestra, of Hartford, will furnish music during the feast, and Landlord Baker is preparing menu that will eclipse all his former efforts at the Garfield.
 Toasts will be responded to by MT. N A. McNeil, of Lime Rock, who will dis cuss the important subject of fire insur. ance rates as related to fire protection J. Henry Roraback also has consented to respond to toast and good talk is assured from him, while Colonel N. G Osborn, of New Haven, the well-known wit and journalist, will make the last and chief address of the evening.
Connecticut western news., 1911-02-16
CHILDREN REMOVED.
FOUR YOUNG HUNKERS
 TAKEN TO GILBERT HOME
Judge of Probate WhittIesey Commits Children Living in Degrading Con- ditions to County Institution Others May Follow.


 Four minor children of Ed. Hunker were taken to the Gilbert Home in Winsted Monday, by Constable Rhoades, having been committed to that institution by Judge of Probate Whittlesey on the initiative of First Selectman Peirce.
 It was alleged that the children were improperly cared for by their parents, who have family of eleven or twelve living in squalor on the road to East Canaan. The conditions under which the Hunkers exist were found by the authorities to be such as to require official interference in the interest of humanity.
 { Hunker is employed in lime kiln and earus fair wages, but appears to be unable to give his children the ordinary and necessary comforts of life, and the conditions in the Hunker home have loug been a subject of talk among the neighbors of the family.
 The dozen children, it is said, have been obliged to sleep on rags, in single room, under degrading conditions, and are in danger of becoming a public charge. The children removed to the Gilbert Home were, three boys and one girl, the oldest being twelve years ot age,
 Another case of destitution and squalid living, in the eastern part of the town is now occupying the attention of the authorities, and it is likely that the mother of the family will be placed in some institution and her children cared for at Winsted.
Connecticut western news., 1911-02-16

Italian Sridegroom-elect Wanted s
 Town Job at His Wedding.
 Town Clerk k. D. Norton had an Italian visitor at his office not long since, who was "all business. He made 1t clear that he wanted marriage license, which was filled out after much circum- locution due to the backwardnoss of the gentleman in his understanding of English. After paying for the docu- ment, the bridegroom.to be asked MT. Norton:
 You feex?''
 Elk what ?" asked the startled official.
 "Feexa da job"
 Why the job is all fixed" replied MT. Norton. All you've got to do is to go and get married"
 No. mo-" persisted the man, "You maka da wed. paya you
 "Oh, can't marry you," said the town clerk. You'll have to go some where else for that. Do you want priest or a protestant clergyman?"
 "Oh, hella, no. Wanta no pries'. no minist'. Wanta da town job"
 You mean you want civil oere. mony," said Mir. Norton. and he sent his visitor over to Judge Ford, who per. formed the operation in his most ex- quisite dancing-master style.
Connecticut western news., 1911-02-16
GOLDEN WEDDING
MT and Mrs. Merritt SpauIding CeIe-
 brate 5Oth Anniversary.

MT. and Mrs. Merritt s. Spaulding celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of their marriage Tuesday afternoon at their pleasant home on Bragg street. The golden wedding was made the oc- casion of family gathering, at which the children and grandchildren of the golden bride and groom, with numerous other friends from in and out of town were present, and sumptuous refresh ments were served,
 MT. and Mrs. Spaulding were married Feb. IA, 1891. at the residence of the bride, who was Miss Jane Lawrence They have lived, during the greater part of their married life, at the old Spauld- ing place between Canaan and Falls Village, which was recently sold. They are enjoying excellent health and are apparently assured of many years lease of life in which to enjoy the comforts of we'll earned leisure and the esteem and respect of their many friends.
 Three children survive, of their family of five-Mrs. +. R. Collin, Mrs. B. A. Peirce and Dr. Homer Spaulding, of Iowa, The two who died were Charles and Bessie.
 Among those who attended the festl- vities Tuesday afternoon were Mir. and Mrs, B. A. Peirce. MT. and Mrs. F. R. Collin, D. L. Peiroe. John B. Reed, John s. Reed, Henry D. Reed, Miss s. W. Adam, MT. and Mrs. Molando, Miss Louise H. Bragg, Rev. and Mrs. E. c. Gillette. Mrs. Williams, Mrs. U,. H. Miner, MT. and Mrs. W. W. Collar, of Norfolk, Mrs. Cartwright, West Corn wall, Mrs. Sturges. West Cornwall,
Connecticut western news., 1911-02-16
CARLETON'S LETTER
 ON STATE LEGISLATION
Forecasts Some Things That are Likely to Happen in Hartford Town, and
 lnduIges in Philosophy.

forecasts Some hIngs hat are Likely to Happen in Hartford Town, and lnduIges in Philosophy.
 Hartford, Feb. l5-While the Republi. can leaders in the legislature long since made it clear that theirs was to be largely waiting game and that they would let the Democratic bring the fight to them, this policy has been carried too far in more than than one instance of late and. either because of it or because Majority Leader Judson in the enate is hardly a real leader and knows little of the tactics ties to get in on the Democrats have been neglected.
 Take the case of Judge Welch of the Litchfeld county common pleas court Nobody on the Republican side cared anything about saving the judge, who was nominated by the governor for re- appointment. He made himself suffi- ciently unpopular when a member of the Senate in 1899 to last till now and there was the very good reason for turn. ing him down that he is 6S years of age and cannot serve out this new term.
 The Democrats were anxious to have him turned down. Senator Meara of his home town of Torrington started it and Senator Spellacy made the public move by which the nomination was held up. And yet there was nobody on the ma inritv Si5a hrioht nrouuh to saa tbot ;F n few Republican votes were cast with the Democrats and Judge Welch's nomina- tion defeated, the Democrats would have turned down the nomination of their have been in much better position when it came to turning down other nominations of his later, as they are certainly going to do.
 Speaking of nominations, by the time this reaches the readers of thls paper Governor Baldwin may have nominated a new highway commissioner, though l hardly look for thss quite so soon. Yet there is very good authority for the state ment that he has selected civil engineer who is a Democrat for "Jim" Mac. Donald's place and will very soor send in his name. Nobody seems to know what he will do to Theodore Mac Donald but it is far assumption that if he turns down one of the clan, he will the other.
 It has been fair assumption all along that he would turn down both, notwith- standing the feeling on the part of some Republicans that he might be induced to look favorubly upon them. Some there are who insist that he will not try to oust them, but it must be remembered that Governor Baldwin Is playing poli- tics and is looking for & second nomina- tion for governor. If he fails 70 stand by the Democrats who placed him in office this time, as most of them have very grave fears from the time he was nominated, he would, his chances of a second term will dwindle. You don't have to go back to the days when he was the chef lobbyist for tho old New Eng land road to realize that he can see that as we'll as we can.
 Getting back to partisan str ategy. even Minority Leader Mahan in the Senate, clever as he is, didn't see how - - =
Connecticut western news., 1911-02-16
" OUR WIVES "

Good Sale of Tickets and Good Per- formance Assured. s4s There has been large advance sale of seats for the performance of "Our Wives" the comedy to be presented in Town Hall next Wednesday evening under the auspices of Christ Church. The cast is an excellent one and the piece has been carefully and thoroughly rehearsed and will unquestionably be presented in a skillful manner. The cast is as follows:
 Roswell Chandler, retired merchant. Henry H. Scutt. Walter Blair, his son-in-Iaw, Ivanhoe Scott.
 Oscar Siebel, German composer, Paul K. Gurney.
 Lloyd Deveaux, chronic invalid. N. Watson Hardenbergh.
 John Stanton, detective, A. J. Wigglesworth.
 Mallory, reporter, Jasper Monroe.
 Ford, an expressman, Herbert Weaver.
 Jim, helper to Ford, Benjamin H. Vim.
 Gilda Deveaux, wife of Deyeaux, Miss Ellen E. Hamer.
 Mrs. Chandler, wife of Roswell, Mrs. o. T. Vosburgh.
 Beattie Blair, wife of Walter, Mrs. Victor Coe.
 Julia, French maid, Mrs. N. Watson Hardenbergh,
Connecticut western news., 1911-02-16
MIR. STEVENS STORY
MORE INTERESTING
 TALK OF OLDEN TIMES
Amusing Experience of Uncle Bill Peet and His Wife With a Skunk in Their Chicken Coop Late at Night.
(BY HORACE B. srKvKNs)

Among those who conducted the town farm at different times l remember Hiram Briggs, Harry Smith. Ira Bun. nell and Roderick Yale. The next place was owned by Lyman Rowlison who had one son Samuel C'Sam.'O Rowlison who was somewhat wayward as a boy and had his failings as man; yet his life was not an entire failure, as he eu. listed i'll the army and served his coun. try during the Civil War and came home, and later went to soldiers home and died there not many years since.
 This place was later owned by differ. ent ones, at one time by Roderick Yale, who had large family, namely, Sarah. Mary and Maria Yale-Mary died when young woman. His sons were Grove, Dexter. Edward and Homer Yale. I will speak in particular of only two of these sons, showing what a little push will do for young man, even under unfavorable circumstances, Grove Yale went to California and was unfortunate in having his eye-sight entirely des- troyed. He returned aightless but not discouraged He settled in Norfolk with his sister as housekeeper and went into business and with little assistance in getting around has been very successful and now owns a house and block. A. P. Briggs tells me he is rated at S75, 1000 which IS pretty good for blind man. 1 lar. al sometime in the fifties and engaged in farming. He never married. He died few years ago, leaving his brothers and sisters $100.oO0.
 We now come to Uncle William l (Billy) Peet's who as have been told was very pleasant, friendly, aooom- \ modating old gentleman, whom the school children all liked, but not SO with his spouse, who was quite the con trary. They had one daughter Harriet Peet who married Francis Pelton who died leaving her with three children, namely Betsey, Edward and William Feet Pelton, the latter always known as Peet Pelton. Betsey was successful teacher and never married. Edward died when a young man. Mrs. Pelton and her children always lived with her parents. After Pelton's death Peet and Betsey lived in the old house until about 1870 when they built them a new house and lived together until Betsey's death which occurred in the early eighties. After her death Peet married Alice Love- land, of Norfolk, who died few years after. Peet lived widower unto his death. He died only few years ago leaving no heirs, he being the last of the family.
 This story is told of Uncle Bill Peet and his wife-that one night there was troubl@ in the chicken coop. The old lady rushed down stairs, at every jump yelling Come on William and bring the gun" Approaching the chicken coop she discovered by the moonlight skunk in the coop-the old lady got hold of his tail and with firm grip pulled his body against the coop-William fired-noth- ing but a bunch of hair was left-and few toe enails-"no~smell." !"
 Next Frederick Bronson, who had three children, Levi, Mary and Annis
Connecticut western news., 1911-02-16
Miss Viola Holt Observes Her Tenth
 Anniversary.

Miss Viola Holt Observes Her Tenth
 Anniversary.
 Miss Viola Holt, daughter of Mrs Emma Holt celebrated her 10th birthday Tuesday, and au elaborate party was given in her honor at The Garfield, which was attended by seventeen of her little friends, some of whom were attended by their mothers. Landlord Buker placed the parlors and the south dining room at their disposal, and the youngsters made merry all the afternoon, enjoying games and music, aud at 4:30 the birth day dinner was served, a bounteous spread of good things-cake, cand y, fruit. sandwiches, cocoa. etc. The cen ter of the table was oEnamented with a gloriously elaborate birthday cake, dec. orated with fanciful sugar designs and illuminated with tiny wax candles. To this feast the children did full justice, and expressed their pleasure in the most unmistakable fashion.
 In one corner of the dining room a large bdDl6 was ul1cu JO ON6E-uONluE with gifts of various kinds, brought by the guests as tokens of their affection for the little hostess.
 Those who partook of the feast were, Miss Viola Holt, who occupied the seat of honor Misses Luella Adams, Mary Rhoades, Lola Neeland, Lillian Parsons. Hazel Whitford, Ruth Fitch, Gertrude Parmelee, Mabel and Helen Baird, Mar garet Vosburgh, Jessie Smith Masters Clarence Humphrey, Malcolm and Malt land Adam, Wesley Prentice. The "grown-ups" present-who, by the way had just as much fun as the youngsters were Mrs. Emma Holt, Mrs. Baird, Mrs Edson Rood, Miss Kimball, Mrs. Prentice.
Connecticut western news., 1911-02-16
HIGH LIVING
Some Figures for Comparison on Price of MaaIs a1. 4

Some Figures for Comparison on Price
 .-. of Meals.
 Those who are disposed to murmur over the high cost of living may find a sort of given consolation in reflecting that "there were others" Lew Rhoades has come into possession of a menu, owned by Western railroad as a sou venir, giving the prices of meals in the Fl Dorando restaurant in California in '49, during the epidemic of gold fever. From this interesting bill of fare it ap- pears that the patrons of tharrestaurant had to pay $1 for plate of bean soup and 30 cents for oX-tail. Other items were as follows: beef, prime cut, Sl.50 single order beef "tame, (from the states,)" $1.50; sauer kraut s1 bacon $l, , hash. Glow grade." 75 cents; hash, "18 karat" $1; codfsh balls. double, 75 cents grizzly, roast, $1; beans greased, $1 two potatoes. medium size. 50 cents; two potatoes, peeled, 75 cents; rise pud- ding with molasses, $l; rice pudding wiah brandy and peaches. $2; Square meal. with dessert, s3, payable in ad- vance-gold scales at end of bar"
Connecticut western news., 1911-02-16
Mrs. Laura s. Richardson

One of the Knoxville, Tenn, papers published the following notice of Mrs Richardson, who died recently at the home of her cousin. Mrs. Thomas Abbe, in this village:
 Mrs. Laura Richardson died in Ca naan, Conn.,, on Friday, February 3. For fifty years she was a resident of this city. During that time she was identi fled with its best interests. She was au influential factor in it's social, moral and religious life. Her personal presence and her personal character were com manding and attractive. Her intellect. her comprehensive knowledge, her ten der sympathy for the unfortunate. her love for her country, her faith in God and her devotion to Ills service, made her one of the best representatives of Christian womanhhod.
 Although she left this city nine years ago, and died at the ripe age of more than eighty-five years, yet she kept in close touch with her friends here, and never lost her affection for Knoxville, where she had spent so much of her long, use- full, and beautiful life, Especially did her love and memory center ill and clus- ter about the Second Presbyterian church of this city, of which she was so long a faithful, useful and honored member. Many in this church and ill this con- munity, having felt the touch of her tender heart and her benefcent life, rise up and call her blessed.
 After life's long. .fitful fever, see sleeps and she sleeps we'll.
 Notice of her funeral services will be announced later. She was the mother of Frank c. Boarden, of this city
Connecticut western news., 1911-02-16
NORTON WOULDN'T 0FFIClATE

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Connecticut western news., 1911-02-16
BIRTHDAY PARTY

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Connecticut western news., 1911-02-16

II see your son has gone into your bank. Has he introduced any improved business methods as yet? ?''
 "Oh, yes. He has the clerks served with afternoon tea. "-Exchange.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-08-24

OF interest to the workers for and
builders of good roads in these sec
tons should be the experiences of the
people Of Scotland with what are call
ed tar-macadam roads. This is told
about by ]. N. McCunn. the United
states consul at Glasgow in a report
to the department of commerce and
labor. which is. in part, as follows:
The roads laid with tar-macadam
several years ago in this part of Scot
land have fulfilled all expectations as
regards durancy and cleanliness It is
a noticeable fact that the enormous in
crease in automobile traffic in recent
years has told very heavily on such
sections Of the highways laid with the
ordinary Inacadam surface. while the
surface of tar-macadamized roads re-
mains practically intact
! 1t has been found that to convert ar
ordinary macadamized road into a tar
macadarnized road II is not sufficient
simply to cover the old macadamize6
surfece with the tarred metal. The
surface must first be "scarified." The
road rolling engines are now provided
with an instrument attached behind on