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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-01-24

Madison.-An t;erage score of
s2.5 was placed upon the seventy
exhibits of JAnuary butter produced
by Wisconsin butter makers a1o
scored at Madison on January by Il.
c. Larsen, second assistant dairy and
TODD commissioner: Prof. c. E. Lee,
University Of Wisconsin. and 7. A.
somerville. Chicago
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-01-24

Ar old circus acrobat saved his life
when his feet were frozen by walking
on his hands There would be a Ger
tain utility. too in being an india.
rubber man
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-01-24

Women are so illogical Now that
New York city is becoming badly con
gested its women have developed .
powerful tendency TO embonpoinL
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-01-24
MURDER DRAWS ELoPgR HOME
Young soyee Goes to Texas. Where
Father Was Slalr.

Winnipeg, Man. - 1t is said that
A. G. Boyce, Jr,. who is alleged to
have clipped with Mrs. J. b. Snead
of Amarillo, Tex, is on the way from
Winnipeg to Texas. His departure
followed the killing OF his father by
Mrs Snead's husband in TEXTS.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-01-24
Lnla Chaser GRANTED peoree.

Chicago. Mrs. Ralph c. Herr,
known to the theatrical world as Lula
CHASER, the comic opera star. was
granted a decree of divorce here by
Judge Mcdonald in the supreme court
on the grounds OF cruelty.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-01-24
no eraft Indlctments Found.

La Crosse. grand jury in the
supposed police graft cases was dis
Charged by Judge Higbee, no indict.
ments having been found.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-01-24
LAsoycHERE, EDITOR. is DEAD
Passes Away at Age Of Eighty at His
italian Villa.

Florence. Italy-Henry Labouchere.
the editor OF the London Truth. died
at his villa here.
Labouchere welded a caustic pen.
which was used freely in Truth, in
which he exposed many abuses in POI
litical. commercial and diplomatic life.
In 1854 he served as an attache OF
the diplomatic service in Washing
ton. He was so years old.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-01-24

Ilondon-A three masted steamship
believed to be from America found
cred with all hands at Peterhead II
the fierce storm which swept the
British Isles.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-01-24

A dog worth 81 900 has been stolen
from Chicago man This does not
prove that you would trade your au-
tomohile for the pup
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-01-24

Plymouth.-Dea;ers here are pre-
pairing TO ship a special dairy train
carrying $4,000 pounds Of cheese
and $4,000 dozen eggs aith a total
value Of $4,000.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-01-24

Muscatine. Ia.-George Moots. aged
seventy years. prosperous farmer,
near here, hanged himself from a
tree. He left note saying he was
tired Of the cold weather.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-01-24
vsrdaman Goes 10 Senate.

Jackson. Miss,-Balloting separate
II, the two houses Of the Mississippf
legislature named James X varda.
man to succeed United States Senator
Leroy Percy. whose term expires IL
March
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-01-24
Ger. Harvey Graham Dead

Manitowoc - While visiting
daughter in Chicago. Gen. Harvey
Graham. { resident of this city for
twenty-five years, died of heart fail.
ure, aged 81 years.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-01-24

Thin men can be thankful that the
law does not compel them TO al out
eli the possibilities in their new.
tangled overeoats.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-01-24
Taft Honors lIlinolsan.

washingtou.-Pr Taft has
nominated Edwin Baxter of Illinois
to be commissioner of education at
Porto Rico.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-01-24

London.--It is rumored in court cir
eies here that the King and queen
may pay yisi, to the United States
after their post coronation continental
tour
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-01-24

San Francisco citizen, LOG years old.
dies smoking. We sincerely hope the
smoking ended when he left the
earth.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-01-24
Blast kIlls Elah, Morkmsn.

Duisburg. Germany. Eieht -Irea
workers were killed and II others
seriously injured by the bursting Of a
blast furnace rear this city
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-01-24
FOREIGN Posr FOR KELLOGG.

Taft Reported Ready to Name st.
Paul Man to European Court.
Washlngton.-Fra B. Kellogg
of ST. Paul, Mimi. soon may be
invited by President Taft 10 repre-
sent the United States as ambassador
at one OF the courts to Europe News
that the president would be glad to
have Mr. kellogg enter the American
diplomatic service bas become known
here.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-01-24

One queer thing about the Chinese
revolution is that lot OF the revc-
lutionists are not generals.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-01-24

a Chicaso man stole sixty pounds OF
nmburger Perhaps he was tired OF
the odor OF the stockyards
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-01-24

A Cincinnati man reports 400 hollis
on one leg Counting 400 boils is our
idea OF a tedious job
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-01-24

Falling from the clouds is OF error
that very few men are guilty Of twice
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-01-24

SIN. shed is almost as good &,
~ord as hangar"
Connecticut western news., 1912-05-16
SUNDAYS ROW.
Surdams, Father and Son, Assault
 Elisha Benedict and Others.

SurdamS, Father and Son, assault
 Elisha Benedict and Others.
 The Clayton road last Sunday after noon was the scene of another of those picturesque Sabbath performances for which that section is becoming cele- brated, as 8 result of which Edward Surdam and his son Frank Surdam, of Norfolk, were up before Justice George W. Ford, Monday afternoon, on charges of assault, breach of the peace, abusive language and 1ntoxication., The young CT Surdam was found guilty on all four counts, and fined $5 and given ten days on each count, with costs, aggregating $39 .05 and 40 days in jail. The father was found guilty on the first three counts and fined $5 on each, with costs, and no jail sentence.
 The story, as it came out ill court, was to the effect that Elisha Benedict, with his son George, and Bnrdett Rood, were driving toward Clayton, when, on pass ing @ band of horse-trading gypsies. they got into caustie conversation over the value of their respective horses. The Surdams and 8 companion named Funk, 'tbrew stones at the Benedict party, and climbed into the wagon and pounded young Benedict and Rood, who were finally pulled off the wagon and ponnded some more. They finally broke away, and as soon as Benedict could get home he telephened Deputy Sheriff Rhoades, who went at once to the scene and arrested Edward Surdam, whom he found hiding in the cellar of an Italians house, The other two f1el to the trolley tracks and took the car to Great Bar rington, where they were intercepted by telephone, and held by the local police. Frank Surdam at first determined to 1 fight for extradition, but finally decided to come down and take, his medicine, with his father. Funk refused to come, and was held in Great Burlington until after the trial of his comrades, when Sheriff .Rhoades telephoned the authori- ties to let him go.
 Elisha Benedict and young Rood were the only witnesses against the prisoners, as young Benedict was reported in too serious condition to appear in court. J. Clinton Roraback appeared for the state.
 Justice Ford, in pronounclng sentence. said these Sunday rows were becoming too frequent in that neighborhood, and he was determined to put a stop to them.
 Young Surdam was taken to Litch- field jail Tuesday by Deputy Sheriff KhOades.
Connecticut western news., 1912-05-16
To Surprise the Wasps

An unidentified bird has captured the palm in the neighborhood of Avon, for unique place in which to build it's nest. It has selected a wasps' nest at the gable end of house in Lovely street and built its nest therein. The nest is made of cotton batting, sticks and grass. The wasps have been at work on the nest for several years and what they will have to say when they return and find their house occupied remains to be seen.
Connecticut western news., 1912-05-16
Killed by Cars

Christian Hendee of Westville, was struck by freight train at the Allen street grade crossing, Highwood. Friday morning about 1015 o'clock and died the same day in the New Haven Hospital as the result of his injures. He was 79 years old. He was on his way to visit Mrs. Christian Kling, who was recently killed by being hit by a shovel handle by Ralph Torello. Being a little deaf he did not hear the rapid approach of the freight train and before the engineer could stop the train, he was hit and thrown to one side. He was cabinet maker and leaves wife and children.
Connecticut western news., 1912-05-16
Resolutions for David L. Smith

At meeting of the board of directors of the First National Bank, held at their banking house, on Wednesday, May 1, 1912, the following resolutions were passed:
 Resolved That by the death of our brother director, David L. Smith, of West Cornwall, Conn.,, which occurred on April 18th, this bank loses a broad minded and valuable counsellor, and one who has always been helpful in forwarding its growth and development. We also mourn the loss of a personal friend whose good cheer and helpful personality were deeply appreciated by his friends.
Connecticut western news., 1912-05-16
Row Scotits

Last Saturday the Boy Scouts went to MT. Stones house about 9.o'clock and worked on the cabin all the morning and afternoon. They changed the site of the cabin, to make it larger, so that the two patrols may go down and camp at the same time. After eating dinner, which was cooked over a camp fire, and tasted about as good as any dinner could taste, the boys set to work on the new cabin and got the walls up three feet before leaving at o'clock. About 3:30 Mir. Laffargue and John Adam came down with the pipe given by MT Laffargue, in Adams wagon. They gave few instructions, after which the boys picked up their axes and came home, wishing that they were already camping out.
 NELSON PARSONS, Secretary.
Connecticut western news., 1912-05-16
Jumped to Death

Thomas Foley, .thirty-three, Hartford jumped from a rapidly moving Middle town bound trolley car near Griswold- vile Friday afternoon and struck upon his head, dying almost immediately from a fractured skull Foley, got on the car in Hartford but found that he had only five cents in his pockets. He had passed the next fare limit when the conductor asked him for his fare. He made the jump though the car was go- ing at a high rate of speed. He was unmarried.
Connecticut western news., 1912-05-16
Baptist Church Sued

Miss Jennie Landon, of Waterbury, one of the heirs of the Landon and Pal mer estates. has brought suit against the Baptist church of Bantam for the reversiou of plot of ground, forty feet square, on which the church building stood until it's removal to another site about four years ago. The plaintiff claims that the land was deeded to the society with the reservation that if abandoned for church purposes it should revert to the heirs. The land was sold by the society after the removal of the church building to Eugene Small. who has built store upon it.
Connecticut western news., 1912-05-16
SHERIFF RHOADES' FALL.
Stepped Of High Porch and Receives
 Bad Bruises.

Deputy Sheriff L. O. Rhoades is still walking lame and nursing several pain ful bruises as a result of a severe fall from the porch in the rear of his resi- dence Sunday afternoon. He had stepped out upon the porch to watch a cat which he suspected of stealing his chickens, and, failing to observe his nearness to the edge, walked off the porch, which is about four feet from the ground. He struck on his left side, bruising his hip and severely straining the cords of one ankle, besides receiving divers and sundry other, bumps and bruises. AS it was, he was exceedingly rtUnate in escaping broken bones.
Connecticut western news., 1912-05-16
FOR SWEET CHARITY
Campfire Girls to Give Benefit Dance
 for Mrs. Dewitt.


 On Friday, May 31, at D. m., the Wangum Camp Fire Girls will give a "Middy Dance" at the Canaan Town Hall for the benefit of Emma Dewitt. recently badly crippled in an accident on the railroad. Tickets will be 95 cents and will include lemonade.
 The people of Canaan, always gener. ous, are doing all they can to help tho girls to make the dance financial suc- cess. The town has donated tho hall, The Canaan Printing Company the tickets, MT. SleiRhter, Miss Oliver, Miss Aida Lindell and Miss Frances Abbo the posters, and the Canaan Band its services.
 The guardians, Mrs. Nestell, Mrs. Bullock and Miss Louise Roraback will act as patronesses; MT. and Mrs. Nestel leading the grand march of Camp Fire Girls.
 The affair is expected to be pictures que, as the Campfire outiug costume, which is a Middy suit, will be worn by all the:girls. A special sailor dance will be given by some of the girls and should prove an attraction to those who them selves do not dance.
 It is suggested that those who would like to help a little in this worthy cause, and to whom dance does, not appeal, should either buy tickets or donate the TTica
Connecticut western news., 1912-05-16
THE CANAAN "CLIPPER."

RecoIIections of First Newspaper
 Printed in Town.
 During the process of a much-needed "house-cleaning" in the mechanical de- partment of this office, Foreman DeMars exhumed from the depths of the archives the electrotype plates of the first reaa newspaper printed in Canaan in modern times, "The Clipper" published by Horace D. Humphrey, in 1875-thirty- five years ago, or one year before The News moved from Salisbury to Canaan The journal was printed on an amateur hand-press capable of printing a form 4x5 inches, and the pages, each about three inches square, were printed one at time. MT. Humphrey was publisher, printer and editor-in chief, though he was ably assisted by an "associate ed itor' who imparted much of the literary flavor to the sheet, and devoted his talent to the work of lnsuring accuracy of punctuation, spelling, capitalization. etc. These plates, which are subjoined hereto, were cast from the original pages of type, and perusal of the "news" of that day, and especially the advertisements will be of interest to the present-day reader. It's a sobering thought that one must put himself in the "old-timers" class to remember the time when The Clipper was published, and to recall the days when its advertis- CTS were ill business here. Most of them have been dead many years. and only two are now living in Canaan
Connecticut western news., 1912-05-16
Katt Came Back.

John w, Katt, who disappeared from Meriden last Tuesday after a trip to Hartford, returned home Friday night with an unusual story of how he lost his memory for four days and at the, same time lost $950, which he had with him when he left Meriden.
 Katt said that when he arrived in Hartford Tuesday morning he met a young man who invited him into sa- loon to have 8 drink. After taking the drink, Katt says, he remembers nothing of what occurred until he woke up in New York on Friday morning without a cent. He had to borrow money to pay his carfare home. He thinks he got knockout" drops.
Connecticut western news., 1912-05-16
Hail Damages Tobacco

The first of the five showers that visit ed Suffield Sunday, was accompanied by hail, which lasted for ten minutes, the section of the town where the severe wind and hail storm of last summer des- troyed over 500 acres of tobacco. Sum- days storm slightly damaged the tobac- co beds, and some of the cloth coverings of the shade tobacco were ripped from their fastenings.
Connecticut western news., 1912-05-16
CAMP FIRE GIRLS
Treasurer of Wangum Camp Fire Has
 Enviable Job.

Treasurer of Wangum Camp Fire Has
 EnviabIe Job.
 1t seems the position of treasurer in Wangum Campfire is an enviable one and the girls who have been elected to that honor should appreciate the1r op- portunity of becoming acquainted with good business methods.
 Mrs Fred Collin, who has taken splen- did courses and had practical experience in this line, has accepted the guardian ship of the Business requirements connected with the organization. She has donated the books to be used, will instruct the girls how to conduct the work and audit their accounts at stated intervals.
 To the Chief Treasurer, Minnie Cald- well, the three Assistant Treasurers, Helen Osborne, Ellen Lindell and Jose phine Wells will be responsible for the dues of their respective groups.
 The chief treasurer will deposit the funds, take out a bank book in the name of "Wangum Camp Fire, pay all bills by check and balance accounts.
 After thorough training and when these treasurers shall have proved them. selves expert for a length of time, others will replace them, that every Camp Fire Girl shall in time have received the bene | fit of such training:
 According to the Camp Fire regula tions any girl qualifying in the follow. ing requirements will will receive as many 'thonors," represented by black and gold beads as are indicated by the stars accompanying.
 Fill a regular position for four months earning ten dollars a week or less. x *
 Fill regular position for four months earning more than ten dollars week.
 
 Make an article entirely or in part in regular employment showing skill, speed and taste to * X *
 Earn three dollars and give it to some worthy cause. *
 Earn at least 8 in any line other than regular employment as chickens. bees, garden. getting subscribers for books, magazines or papers. making aud selling CurISGHndS pr6Sel' US, IaHCy WOrk, 1SWelTy toys. dolls.
 Plan expenditure of family under heads of shelter. food, clothing. recrea- l tiOn, miscellaneous. Live for one year on an allowance covering all personal expenses. Keep full accounts. * * * Keep bank account and set aside a definite amount for year.
 Any girl choosing to qualify in any of the above will inform Mrs. Collin and receive advice and instruction from her. When the time of qualification has elapsed, Mrs. Collin will decide whether or not the honor is merited and if SO, send the name of the girl to her guardian for her reward.
 If parents, instead of giving small amounts when asked by their daughters, would make them regular allowance, no matter how small per week, or month, they would assist them in the above possibilities and eventually find theIr girls well informed in money mat ters. Such experience is invaluable to a girl if thrown upon her own resources and such things do happen when least expected.
Connecticut western news., 1912-05-16
Caught Stealing and Shot

A man who had entered the home of John Parker, a well-to-do Pittsf1eld farmer, Sunday morning, was shot and killed by Parker, while trying to escape with two pecks of potatoes, a dressed chicken and some butter. On the dead mans person was found pawn tickets made out ill the name of James King, from shops in Albany, N. Y., and Troy. N. Y. The tickets were for knives, spoons and other articles. King appear ed to be man of 55 or 60 years
Connecticut western news., 1912-05-16
President Signs Pension Bill

The President Saturday night signed the increased pension bill, passed by the House and Senate. The measure was signed and became q law just before midnight, in the executive offices at the White House. The bill as finally agreed to carries all increase of $35, 100000 for pensions during the first year of its operation. During the first three years the increased payments to veterans will average $22, 100000.
Connecticut western news., 1912-05-16
Miss Finnegan's Class Reception.

The reception given by Miss Katherine Finnegan's dancing class, in Town Hall, Thursday evening. was brilliant wind up of the class's season. About 100 persons were on the floor, and many were present to listen to the fine concert by Deoker's orchestra, which preceded the dancing. The hall was ornately decorated with lanterns illuminated with electric lights and all in all the affair was one of the prettiest and most enjoyable of the entire social season.
Connecticut western news., 1912-05-16
SENATOR BARNUM HOME.
Was Judge at Canadian Horse Show,
 and Honor Guest of Royalty.

Senator c. W. Barnum, of Lime Rock,
 was in town yesterday. The Senator returned Tuesday from Montreal. Can- ada, where he had been one of the judges at the great horse show, the big gest thing of the kind in the Dominion, and is enthusiastic over the manner in which the Canadians do things general ly. He was an honor guest of His Royal Highness, the Duke of Connaught, Governor General of Canada. who is a royal sportsman and patron of the horse show, and whom Senator Barnum de- scribes as the most companionable and
Connecticut western news., 1912-05-16

democratic gentlemen one could wish to meet. The people of Canada generally, he declares, are most hospitable and courteous, and the homage they pay to their ruler is a revelation to the average Yankee and affords a striking example of contrasts.
 Of the horses shown at the exhibition Senator Barnum says they were worthy of display at the world-renowned Mad. ison Square Garden horse show, where many of them would have taken rib bons - and Senator Barnum knows whereof he speaks, as he is regularly a judge at the New York show.
 Incidentally the Senator declines to discuss seriously the BarDum boom for governor, and makes it plain that he does not take the suggestion seriously, himself.
Connecticut western news., 1912-05-16
East Canaan Cemetery

The directors of the East Canaan Cemetery Association held their annual meeting for choice of officers for the en- suing year at Stevens farm on Saturday May il.
 Henry 0. Stevens was chosen presi- dent and also superintendent of the cemetery. A. A. Lawrence was ap- pointed secretary and treasurer. The directors voted to raise the assessments for care of lots at the cemetery from $1 per year to $1.50.
Connecticut western news., 1912-05-16
Patient Was Hiding

Miss Mary Territt of Hartford, who was reported as having escaped from the Connecticut Hospital for the Insane Thursday morning, was discovered half an hour after a general alarm had been sent out, hiding ill one of the ward rooms.
Connecticut western news., 1912-05-16
June A..
 Dork T
"A Tale of Old Japan

"A Tale Of Old Japan ........... ..... ......-......~.......C .Coleridge- Taylor MT: Paine, conductor. "Violin Concerto" Coleridge- Taylor Mme. Powell and orchestra.
 Part II. "Aphrodite" .....,.- .........-. Chadwick Conducted by the composer. Evening Star" ..-.......--..W Wagner Mr. Whitehall and orchestra.
 MT Mees, conductor. Hungarian Rhapsodie, No. g. .Liszt
 MT. Mees, conductor. Festival Chorale". e"............-Ba Battell
 MT. Paine, conductor.
 June 5. "Elijah" ".................M Mendelssohn Chorus, orchestra and soIoists.
 MT. Paine. conductor.
 June 6.
 Part l.
 MT. Mees. conductor. (a) "Aria Louise" ........, ,Oharpentier (b) 'Hark, the Lark. "............B Bishop
 Mime. Gluck.
 Flute obligato, MT. Stoeckert. "Allegretto" from Seventh Symphony" ................... Beethoven "Violin Concerto. "....... .Tschaikowsky
 Miss Parlow. "Visions in Dream" ....- Lumbye
 Orchestra.
 Part II. N0UOAn ''.''''.. .1AOA O0AU Conducted by the composer. (a) Hindu Song". Rimsky-Korsakow (b) "Indian Song" ........Oa .Oadman Co "HOpak" .Moussorgsky
 Mime. Chuck. IarenCeIIe .............. .OalnG"SaenS (For flute and cIarinet.) MT. Stoeckert and MT. Belucci and or
 chestra. (a) ''The Last Spring" "............G .Grieg (b) Angels Dance," "Vita Nuova" ....-.- -..'. w Ou-f errar1 "I'l Re Pastore" "...............Mo Mozart Mime. Chuck and orchestra. Violin obligato by Miss Parlow. Kaiser March" .........,....W Wagner Admission to all of the concerts is by invitation only.