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Connecticut western news., 1911-11-09
NOT OLD; BUT A VETERAN
Conductor Clarence Spencer has beer
 Running the Same Train q Years.

Conductor Clarence Spencer has been
 Running the Same Train q Years.
 There are probably few younger wet erans" in the. railroad business than Clarence V. Spencer, who has charge of the passenger train running between Pittsfield and New Haven; nor are there probably many veterans, even as young as he, upon whom the years rest so lightly. In appearance, In active viRor and in buoyancy of spirits he might cas- fly pass for youth of 30, instead of the patriarch of A that he is; and there is nothing in his appearance to indicate he has seen 24 years of service as rail- roader. or been conductor for 21 years But he has. ".
 He was born in West Stoekbrldge, Mass, April 6, 1867, and attended the public schools of his native town. In 1887, at the age of 20. he took job as brakeman on the night freight, under Conductor Martin Lane, running be- tween State Line and Bridgeport. Sub sequently he .'broke'' on the freight train of "Hi" Woodruff, brother of Con- ductor Fred Woodruff who runs at present between New Haven and Dan- bury. Still later he was transferred to the passenger train service, braking for Conductors ssHen" Thomas and Clark Lane
 In 1890 he was promoted to conduct orship, and it is a somewhat remarkable fact that he is still running the same train on which he started as conductor, over 21 years ago, with the exception that its southern terminus has been changed from Bridgeport to New Hav- en, to which he runs daily, from Pitts field, and return.
 MT. Spencer was married Oct. 2f, 1885, in West Stockbridge, to Miss Helen E. Bristol, a native of Michigan. They have two daughters, one of whom is the W fife of MT. Frank Doty, of Great Bar rington.
 MT. Spencer is member of the Order of Trainmen and the Royal Arcanum. He has a wide acquaintance with the roads patrons and people along the line, is deservedly popular with all classes and possesses the confidence of the cor poration management in the fullest degree.
Connecticut western news., 1911-11-09

7he knockers have no reply to make to the thrust: 'You clamored long and loud for the laws enforcement-this Is it. Sauce for the goose is sauce for the gan ter"
 A thorough cleaning, along lines
 hat call for it. wlll upset things for the time being, and put the whole household III ill humor, but after the job is done and the establishment set to rights, the house i< better for it and the inmates understand one another better for the friction they have experienced. This storm is not going to rend the town hope lessly asunder. It is one of those ebul- iitions that not only prove but strength en commpnity's vlrility and it's vitality. And when the heat of passion cools, when calm judgment reasserts itself, when the fog lifts and the vision clarl- ties, the whole perplexing business, seen in the retrospect, will appear as one of those experiences one of those growing pains that live town not only must expect but actually needs if it aspires to wholesome development. A vigorous shake-up is not calamity; it's an energizing force, though it grates and grinds while it is doing business, And shake-ups may come and shake.ups may go, but the old town goes on for ever. Get together
Connecticut western news., 1911-11-09
THE PASSING STORM.

The series of recent and current events in court circles have engrossed the uni versai attention of the community and furnished fruitful theme for discussion in all circles of society and among all classes. Upper crust. under crust and stuffing are permeated with it, and from some of the dubious comments it might be inferred that the town is hopelessly rent into antagonistic factions, and that grudges. have been engendered that will take life- time to pay off.
 That the town is stirred up, and DOT. tions of it are "by the ears," is mani fest fact. The storm has been a long time brewing, and has been long fore seen. That it has ragged more violently than was anticipated; that it has en- broiled sections that might have been supposed to be immune, and that it has been prolonged beyond expectation, and as some believe, beyond reason, should not have caused consternation.
 For the last year the temperance peo- pie have been twitted of their apparent inactivity. You've got the law-enforce it P was the familiar slogan. Nothing doing. "Forty-odd places flourish, with in the town limits, where the stuff is sold-suppress them p Nothing doing Election came, and according to popu- lar theory many good people, impatient of the masterly inactivity of the temper ance leaders, gave expression to their disgust by voting for license. Then there was brief lull, during which the gathering clouds gave indication that the storm that had been long and persistent ly invoked was ready to burst upon the land. And when it did burst, and kept on raging after it had engulfed the re- zion where it was expected to strike as 8 matter of course, consternation in- creased and dismay wrote itself upon the countenances of the mockers.
 Was the storm never going to stop?
 The situation brought to mind the per- p1exity of the colored parson, who in a season of drouth, prayed to the good Lord to ''uncork the Yials of His abundance an pour out de blessed rain," and when the rain finally came in torrents and flooded things generally, and kept or coming, prayed again: "Oh Lawd, when we axed you to uncork de vials of de blessed rain, we didn't s'pose you was gWine to lose de cork !'
 And as the judicial storm continues tC rage, and even the innocent bystandel is constrained to wonder whether it ha' not diverged from tue first principles O temperance and assumed another aspect
Connecticut western news., 1911-11-09

Harmony and enthusiasm marked the entire proceedings at the ''smCker" with which the Canaan Business Men s Assocl- asion opened the season of 1911-12. in Odd Fellows Hall. Thursday evening. Fifty mem bers wer present and the best of feeling was evidenced throughout the social session, the business meeting, and the lunch that followed. It was plainly demonstrated that, as The News has per- sistently asserted, the platform of the Business Mems Association IS broad enough for all citizens to stand upon without crowding, and that it knows nothing of personal animosities and factional strifes. ...
Connecticut western news., 1911-11-09
Letters From the People
A Good Suggestio
To the Editor of The News:

To the Editor of The News:
 Now that the Business Mems Associ- ation has begun it's meetings for the coming season would it not be good thing fot it to take up the movement to have a soldiers monument in Canaan? Editor Beckley had the movement well s arted at me time, but his support did not come up to the mark and he could net carry it through alone. This sub ject should not be allowed to be delayed any longer. I believe there is hardly another town of tbis size in the state that has no soldiers monument.
 Yours truly. Citizen.
 Canaan, Nov. 2.
Connecticut western news., 1911-11-09

States Attorney Donald T. Warner is thus quoted in the Waterbury American in reply to aquestion regarding his can didacy for the congressional nomination in this new Fifth district: II have no desire or ambition to be considered in connection with the matter. I have learned that 8 country lawyer with a Roosevelt family clamoring for mental pabum cannot afford to indulge in conu- gressional pipe dreams" Nothing about that reply that has the aspect of legal quibble,
Connecticut western news., 1911-11-09
NORTH CANAAN HAS

A population of 2.171, (census of 191O)
 Two railroads.
 National and Savings Banks.
 Trolley railroad extending through the Berkshires to Pitts1eld and beyond.
 Up-to-date High School and first-class school system.
 Five churches. First-class hotel.
 Fire department. including chemical en- zine. Six miles of State Roads Electric light and power plant,
 Complete Sewer System.
 Never-failing water supply and the best water in the state. S wide-awake Business Mems Association. Extensive lime and iron industries. Fratern and benefit societies. Brass band.
 Up-to-date department stores.
 Pure air and wholesome climate. >
Connecticut western news., 1911-11-09
THE EWS' AGENTS

Extra copies of The News are on sale at the of1ceof publication and at
 DeInpsey's Drug Store, Canaan,
 Egglestoc's Drug Store, Sharon, Post Office, East Canaan. D. H. Oakes' Store, Lakeville,
 Post Office, Falls Village. George T. Johnsons Store, Norfolk, FH. Smith & Co.'S Store Ashley Falls. #N w. D. French Sheffield, Mass.
 A. l.. Dickinson Salisbury. a d. w. Morgan, Great Burlington, Mass.
Connecticut western news., 1911-11-09

The Inquisitive Guest-I suppose you would like to get a job in a restaurant patronized by millionalres, where you'd get big tips.
 The Obsequious Waiter-No sir; I'd rather have job in d restaurant where four.flushers on $l2 a week salaries bring the girls they are trying to make hit WILn.-IUlul.O Blade.
Connecticut western news., 1911-11-09

A safe and sane Fourth movement is all right in its place, but its place is not in the middle of Do-your- Christmas shopping-early campaign. New Haven should give old Santa Claus free field when it's his innings.
Connecticut western news., 1911-11-09
as AN ADVERTISING MEDIUM

The News should appeal with special force to the saGacious business man.
 It has an extensive circulation in Western Connecticut, and especially throughout Lltch- field County and Southern Berkshire.
 e It has a competent staff of wide-awake cor respondents in the various towns to report the local doings each week, and goes into the homes and is perused by the entire families of the thrifty intelligent, reading class of people whom the long headed advertiser most desires to reach
Connecticut western news., 1911-11-09
EVERY DAY
BY EMMA RoDEMEYER WAIT

Every day is good day,
 Every morning Is new; Every nighttime the bright stars Shine out against the blue. Every heart Is treasure
 That's purer far than gold Every life Is story
 Better than any told. Every day is a true day,
 'Tis ours to live it right {; Let us then try to keep it Spotless, pure and bright.
Connecticut western news., 1911-11-09

An Ind1apa official has held that a of laur drymen cannot be prosecuted under the anti trust law be- cause "the washing and ironing of a shirt is neither trade nor commerce" In this community the process certainly ism t art.-New York Tribune.
Connecticut western news., 1911-11-09

Uncle Horace Johnson promised a snowstorm before October IS, but failed to deliver the goods. However, horace's calamities that don't calam are more acceptable and more frequent than his bulls-eye guesses.
Connecticut western news., 1911-11-09

Maud Is very conscientious. The other day when her riding suit came home it didn't fit at all. It needed taking in, but she wouldn't send it back to be fixed"
 "Why not?"
 "She said it would be induciug tUe tailor to contract bad habit"
Connecticut western news., 1911-11-09

The leading members of Governor Baldwin's party, in New Haven, decline to take the Baldwin presidential boom seriously, and the Governors boomers decline to promote it any other way.
Connecticut western news., 1911-11-09
MISCELLANEOUS

NoT1CE-A1 persons are hereby notified that hunting on any or all of my property near Twin Lakes in the town of Salisbury is forbid den. A. T. Roraback. Canaan, Nov, O. l9ll.
 HOUSE to Rent with or without land, Apply to F. k. Whttesey, The Waugum. Canaan.
 A. R. EATEN, optician of Torington, Jonn., will be at The Garfield" hotel the first Mon- day and Tuesday afternoons Of each month, If unable to call send postal. Consultation free. s. x. sTARK, Nurse. canaan. Telephone 15.a
Connecticut western news., 1911-11-09
THURSDAY. NOVEMBER g. 1911

"Come what may, succeed or fail what will, l, need be no failure. ''My field may be stony or swampy, my plough may be poor, my strength small, the weather bad but if heart fly as unto the Lord, I do the best I can and look not back, but keep right oA, am no failure. ''-Maltbie D. Babcock.
Connecticut western news., 1911-11-09

Philosopher Knox knocks too pre- valent custom, in the Woodbury Re- porter, thuswise: "There are too many men who expect an editor to slave in defence of their pet notions and hobbies, advocate their views against the strong est opposition and then coolly withhold the business support by which alone a d small newspaper can live"
Connecticut western news., 1911-11-09

Caller-I suppose the rain affects your church attendance quite considerably? ?
 Clergyman-Oh yes, indeed. When it's too wet for golf or motoring, there is hardly an empty seat.
Connecticut western news., 1911-11-09

Gaby des Lys says marriage isa a pretty good thing for ugly old maids. So it is. Another thing, the average man would not always be worried about the strength of the hitching strap in the case of an old maid, wher} as Gaby is prancy and uncertain about the eheels.-Houston Post
Connecticut western news., 1911-11-09

By singular coincidence Governor Baldwin and President Taft fixed upon the same day for Thanksgiving.
Connecticut western news., 1911-11-09

Who says now there is one law for the Italian transgressors, and another law for other folks?
Connecticut western news., 1911-11-09

If there is any gentleman who has been skipped, will he kindly hold up his right hand! ,.e.
Connecticut western news., 1911-11-09

With the Assembly under way, it is conceded that the giddy social season is inaugurated.
Connecticut western news., 1911-11-09
When in doubt think it over.

In view of the unspeakable Turks atrocities in her treatment of Greece, not so long ago, her whine for protection from the Italians is somewhat lugu- brious.
Connecticut western news., 1911-11-09

Get Together. Pull Together. The old town has got to go ahead-no matter.
Connecticut western news., 1911-11-09

Subscribers are requested to notify the pub isP CT promptly of any failure to receive papers regularly, changes of residence etc.
Connecticut western news., 1911-11-09

Something like $2.ooo thus far paid oyer to the court in settlement of the liquor cases This is the law and the profits.
Connecticut western news., 1911-11-09

With Gov. Foss democrat, reelected by republicans in Massachusetts; Tam many chastised in New York, Taft re- buked in Ohio, the democratic city ad ministration knocked out in Bridgeport, and kindred reverses elsewhere, the in- dications are that Canaan isn't alone, in it's misery.
Connecticut western news., 1911-11-09

Shake off the mulligrubs. Cherries will be ripe in due time.
Connecticut western news., 1911-11-09
WANTED

wANTED-Cars to Overhaul and store for the winter. Reasonable Rates, Competent Me chanics, Fir proof Building. Telephone 1893 or write. George M, Bullock, Prop, Canaan Garage, Canaan, Conn.
 wANTED-Floo Display Show Case, or 6-foot length Case" care The News, Canaan. WANTED-A competent woman to do general housework in family of three Liberal wages to the right party. Mrs. J. H. Roraback, Canaan, Conn.
 wANTED-A reliable man or woman in every locality to take the agency for our various Home Remedies, Extracts Essences, etc good1proposition for a hustler Our Remedies are money makers. Write for particulars 10 the Dill Medicine Co.,, Norristown. Pa, WANTED A servant for general housework fin family of two. Inquire of Mrs. Lester D. Bi own, HoUchkiss School, Lakeville, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1911-11-09
WRITE A LETTER AeouTIT

Communications on subjects of general inter est to. The News readers are invited but no attention will be paid to anonymous letters.
Connecticut western news., 1911-11-09
And the end is not yet

The new Connecticut law which re- quires all coal to be sold by weight, and that every bag of coal must have the exact weight marked on the outside, will benefit the small consumers in the cities, who have been paying for 25 pounds of coal and getting only 20 pounds
Connecticut western news., 1911-11-09

Local weather forecast-Continuet drouth; no relief in sight for two weeks
Connecticut western news., 1911-11-09
Cent-a-Word Advertisements
 Minimum Charge 25 Cents FOR SALE

FOR SALE-One Oak Dining Table and Chairs. Bargain. c. c. Smith, Canaan. Conn. FOR SALE-Thanksgiving or Christmas Post Cards 10 for 10c, 2b for e0c. assorted Views same price. Try sample lot. None better Eclipse Stamp Co, Dept. c, Box 2si, Hartford. 2 Conn. { FOR sALE-Barred Rock Pullet and Hens. ILL. Rood
 FOR SALE-English Beagles Just the right age to train for this falls rabbit hunting. Thoroughbreds and bred to hunt
 John l., Thurlough, OSTRICH PLUMES-French and willow plumes at the lowest price. quality considered. Noth- ing but the finest African wild bird stock used in our plumes. Write for descriptive clrcluar, or send $500 for our Special French Feather, or Sa 30 for our Special Willow Plume. Mosey cheerfnlly refunded if not satisfactory.
 CHATTERTON PLUME CO.
 New Milford Codn. FOR SALE-Buh Plymouth Rocks-Cock Bird, Cockere@ and Pullets. Prize winning strain, S2.50 to $500 Geo. l.. Parsons, Canaan, Conn.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-07-12
GAY WEST UNION DENTIST
Concluded That il Would be Health
Ter For Him i'm Some Other
Part of the Country.

West Union, July 0.-Thinking
that it would be much healthier for
him elsewhere, DrA Leach, a practic-
Der of years, has went" and his
destination is unknown. He was adj
vised to leave by the mother OF a
young lady with whom he has been
seen much of late, who also inform
ed him that the father of the girl
was soon to reach the city and might
get" him if he didn't watch out.
DR.. Leach has been practicing his
profession for a number of years in
West Union. He is married man
and one of the SWEETEST dressers In
the Shire City. He was what may be
termed trifle sporty and during
the past months has been seen con-
siderably in the company of young
woman who has been boarding at
the hotel. The young lady is about
seventeen years of age, and is of
pleasing manners and address.
So marked were his attentions to
the girl that it caused considerable
comment. AS far as known his fam
lily relations were not specially dis
turbed by his gallantry, but the 9TH
er day he ran against a proposition
on the street. 1t was the girls moth
er who told the doctor that he must
quit hanging around her daughter
II is said that he told her to mind
her own business and to go to some
place not given on the map. The re-
suit was startling. She gave him an
uppercut on the jaw that Jared him
considerably.
She then informed him that her
husband was due to arrive from the
west and that what he would do to
him would be some. She reminded
him that her husband was quite
handy with a gun, and told him that
if he was in the city when her hus-
band arrived there might be a iot
for the undertaken. Within a few
hours the gay doctor skipped, and
his furniture is for sale.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-07-12
Honest Medicines Versus Fakes.

President Taft's recent message
suggesting an amendment to the
Pure Food and Drugs law In its re-
lation to Prepared Medicines, does
not refer to such standard medicines
as Foley's Honey and Tar Compound
and Foley's Kidney Pills, both OF
which are true medicines carefully
compounded of ingredients whose
medicinal qualities are recognized by
the medical profession itself as the
best known remedial agents for the
diseases they are intended to coun-
teract. For over three decades
Foley's Honey and Tar Compound
has been a standard remedy for
coughs, colds and affections OF the
throat, chest and lungs for children
and for grown persons. and 1t re-
tains today its pre-eminence above
all other preparations of its kind
Foley Kidney Pills are equally effec-
tive and meritorious. r. A. Eng
bertson. July
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-07-12
A Little Behind the Times.

A young man whose name We
withhold, living not thousand
miles from this city, concluded that
the merchants here did not adver-
tise a very good line Of clothing, so
he sent to Roes Seaabuck for a suit
of clothes. When they arrived he
found in the pocket Of the pants the
following note: should this fall
into the hands of a good looking
man who desires to correspond with
a girl of sweet disposition, kindly
address, etc" The young man
promptly sent letter TO the address
and few days later received this
reply: Sir: My wife has received
a letter from your address i'm her
maiden name. Twenty years ago she
worked in factory. She might have
written the note then. She is now
the mother of eleven children and
my lawful wife. If you don't quit
writing to her | will make trip to
your town and make your face look
like 80 cents worth Of hamburger
sausage"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-07-12
When Fairs Are Held.

Following are the dates upon
which various fairs in Iowa will be
held this fall.
State fair. Des Moines, Aug. "a to
September l.
Buchanan county, Independence,
August % to %.
Butler county, Allison, September
12-14.
Northern Iowa, Mason City, Sept.
11-16.
Chickasaw county, New Hampton,
September 1915.
Big Four fair, Nashua, September
SIS.
Elkader, Elkader, September 13-
Is.
Delaware county. Manchester, Au-
gust 30 to September l.
Fayette county, West Union, Sep
TENDER SIS.
Oelwein District, Oelwein, Septem-
Der 1915.
Jackson county, Maquoketa, Sep
TENDER 5-S.
Johnson county, Iowa City, August
% to September 1.
Jones county, Monticello, August
2S to September 1.
Wapsie Valley, Central City, Sep
TENDER SIS.
Winneshiek county, DEBORAH, Au-
gust 20 to September 1.
Interstate. Sioux City, September
1928.
Wright county, Clarion, Septem-
Der SIS.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-07-12
Poor Road Work.

In our travels over the county
roads we find the poorest road work
done this year that we have seen in
a long time, when instead on account
of the good road sentiment and laws
there should be a marked improve
ment. Nearly all this years grades
have been left in a rough bumpy
condition, sods left in the center Of
the grade and the surface left like
in scraper dumps. In fact in some
Instances it gives one the impression
that the road bed was left purposely
in that condition for the discomfort
and annoyance of autoists. If all
road superintendent graded up as
nicely as Mr.. Twedt and Mr.. Shimell
in Calmar township there could be
no complaint made. They leave the
surface of new grade nice and
smooth. There is law against leav-
ing sods in the road, on the surface.
-Calmar Courier.