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Connecticut western news., 1912-08-01
NO SEWER EXTENSION
Would Cost $2,OOO, and Would Bring in Only $50 Annual
 Income,

The proposition to extend the sewer, from point between pr. Camps and Dr.. Ross's, to take in Bragg street and "Peaseyille,' which has been under consideration, for some time, aud especially since the recent visit of County Health Officer Etheridge. who went over the field. is not likely to be put through at present. The executive committee of the Fire District, consist ing of Chairman Charles G. Smith, George S. Fuller, A. P. Briggs, A. L.. Hugins and c. w Parsons, went over the proposed layout, and employed Engineer Wallace w. Burghart to go over the ground, secure levels and es- innate the probable cost of construction. It was found that the cost would be in the neighborhood of $2, 900, and 8 com putation of the probable income from rentals from the houses that would be connected with the sewer, would amount to not over $50 year. In view of these calculations the committee will report unfavorably at the annual meet ing of the Fire District, which occurs in February.
Connecticut western news., 1912-08-01
The State Fair,

Handsomely printed premium lists, showing more than $50 ,0e0 in pursesand premiums, will be distributed to the ex- hibitors of the big Connecticut FsGr at Charter Oak Park, September 2-7, have been issued.
 The fair, as usual, will be given in connection with the grand circuit races
 Extensive Improvements have been made at Charter Oak Park during the spring and summer. Special attention has been given the mile speedway which is now in better and faster shape than ever before. The old top coating has been removed and after civil engineers perfected the grade work men snoothed the track and covered'it with tan bark substance which makes it as speedy as the ingenuity of man can determine.
 Landscape gardeners have gone over the lawns carefully, adding here and there flower beds and beauty spots, mak- ing it place of comfort and rest as well as a spot pleasing to the eye.
Connecticut western news., 1912-08-01
AMENIA FIELD DAY
Interesting program tor day of "co-
 operative Recreation"

Interesting program tor day of "co-
 operative Recreation"
 The third annual Amenia Field Day will take place on Saturday, August l7th, and will be of special interest this year because of the active partioi- patton in its programme of various Litchield County people and commun- ities. It will be remembered that everybody is welcome and everything free at this unique experiment in "co- operative recreation" which attracted five thousand visitors last summer and is likely to attract twice as many more this year because there is to be no Dutchess County Fair at Poughzeepsie. The grounds are only two miles from Sharon, Conn.,, and Sharon people have always taken as much interest in the affair as Amenia folk but this year the Social Service League of Salisbury is to send party of young people who will furnish some of the most interesting details on very interesting and crowd cd programme. Litchfield County boys and girls may compete in the athletic events, without entry fee. by merely sending their names to the Field Day Committee, Amenia. N. Y, and grown. ups may send beautifully decorated vehicles to compete for one of the prizes in the morning parade. There will also be baseball game, historical pageant, folk dancing, trap-shooting, punch and judy show, jugglers and magicians, etc., etc., etc. When you consider that the people of Amenia arc inviting the whole countryside to this free day of clean and wholesome pleas ure, no wonder Dean Bailey of Cornell said II regard the Amenia experiment as a very significant movement"
Connecticut western news., 1912-08-01
SheIte red Woman Blamed.

The Editor of the Delineator says Wherever American laws remain un. just to women the fault lies with the women.
 "There IS no longer any excuse for women saying they do not know where wrong legal conditions exist. Newspa- pers, magazines, lecturers, pamphlets, to say nothing of the eight hundred thousand club women of the country, see to it that every injustice has an airing as soon as it becomes evident.
 1.-The great majority of men are will ing to sacrifice much of what they have considered their rights, if thereby they can still further protect motherhood.
 "The difficulty lies in the inertia. the indifference, of the happy woman. It's almost impossible for her to look around her safegaurded life and realize that the very security of her position should im- pei her to efforts to place all her sisters in the same position.
 Let these women once arouse them selves and ask seriously for, say equal laws, and the thing is as good as accomplished. "-Pres. c. E. F. l..
Connecticut western news., 1912-08-01

THIS MAN WAS ROAD HOG
Crowded Cyclist Off the Road, With Threat to Run
 Over Him.

Ed. Merchant, who rides from his home to his work at the depot, on hls bicycle, has ample opportunity to observe the actions of automobllists whom he meets on the way. and finds that while the majority of them are inclined to respect the rights of other people, there is no lack of ''road hogs" among their ranks.
 A few days ago, he says, as he was wheeling toward his home, and keeping on the right of the road. an auto touring car came up behind him, footing its horn repeatedly. AS Merchant was on his own side of the road and there was plen- ty of room for the auto to pass, he kept straight ahead, never thinking he was expected to steer farther out, as the whole middle of the road was free to the auto, whose driver seemed to prefer to needlessly hug the right side. After the horn had footed several times, Merchant heard man say to the chauffeur:
 "If he doesn't get out of the way, run over him."
 Merchant then became convinced that it was up to him to change his course in order to avoid being run down, and swerved off the roadbed entirely to the right, taking the rough border, and the auto whizzed past, every occupant giv- ing him the laugh. It was an incon- siderate act, SIS the machine had the whole width of the road, even if it had not forced the cyclist entirely off. But it was characteristic of the road-hog, who is the means of rousing and foster ing the predjudice of certain people against all automobilists, regardless.
Connecticut western news., 1912-08-01
Three Men Killed.

In crash of engines at Stonington, Thursday morning three men were killed and four others more or less seriously in- jured. An Adams express train bound east, which had left New Haven four hours late, over the New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad, side swlped a freight engine, which was hauling an east bound freight train and towing an other freight engine, just as the freight was being backed into a siding in the yards at Stonington Junction in order to drop off the extra engine.
Connecticut western news., 1912-08-01
METHODIST PICNIC
Fine Trolley Ride and Enjoyable Day at Berkshire Park.
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at Berkshire Park.
 A merry party of young folks, from one year old up to seventy. composed of the members of the Methodist Sunday School and it's friends, completely filled the special car provided by the Berk- shire Street Railway Company for the excursion to Berkshire Park last Thurs day. The day was perfect and the ride of nearly three hours was thoroughly enjoyed by everyone.
 Arriving at the Park the lunch boxes were opened and soon despoiled of their contents. Then the fun began. Every child who wanted to took one or more turns, mostly more. riding the little burros around the circle, or up the mountain to the lookout tower. The older excursionists spent the afternoon enjoying the swings trips to Pittsfeld, and in pleasant gatherings under the trees.
 The time for the return trip came all too soon but at 4:45 the car was wait ing and soon on it's way. Nothing occurred to mar the pleasure of the ride At 7:27 the happy party was landed in Canaan, everyone declaring the picnic, "the best yet"
Connecticut western news., 1912-08-01
CouId't Swim; Drowned

Two New Britain Polish men were drowned at Southington, Sunday while in bathing in the Quinnipiac river. They were Frank Coszaski, aged 35 years, and Frank Lazaponizinzki, aged 35 years. Both lived at No. 73 Grove street, and both were married. Coszas- Ri leaves a wife and seven children and Lazaponizinzki leaves a wife and three children. They went in bathing just south of Dunham's Bridge, when sud denly they stepped into a deep hole. Neither of them could swim and they drowned before aid could be secured Their bodies were recovered late in the afternoon by some Boy Scouts out on an expedition.
Connecticut western news., 1912-08-01
HURLED TO HER DEATH Trolley Gar Strikes Curve at Rapid Speed, Near Great
 BarrinRton.
Harrington.

Mrs. J. W. Rogan, wife of Rev. T. " Rogan, pastor of the Presbyterian obprcb in Red Bank, N. J., was almost instant ly killed at 1:05 Tuesday afternoon bv being thrown from a trolley car round- ing the curve near the grounds of the Housatonic Agricultural society in Great Harrington. Mrs. Rogan was sitting on the end seat in the car and when the car rounded the curve at a speed of about 10 miles an hour she was pitched head fore most out of the seat to the ground. The car was immediately stopped and Mrs. Rogan picked up, placed aboard the car and all possible speed made to the office of Dr. J. B. Beebe in Great Harrington. but to no avail for, pr. Beebe pronounc ed her dead when the body was taken from the car.
 Rev. and Mrs. J. W. Rogan left Red Bank, N. J., early Tuesday morning for a trip through the Berkshire Hills. They came by train as far as Canaan, leaving the train here to trolley to Great Bar rington where they were to spend the afternoon. Mrs. Rogan was sitting at the end of her seat and car was going at fast rate of speed when the car struck tue curve and there was a sudden lurch and Mrs. Rogan was thrown out. The car which was in charge of Conduc- tor O'Neil and Motorman wolcott. was stopped immediately. It was seen at once that Mrs. Rogan's injuries were serious, for she was unconscious. Her husband picked her up and held her in his arms all the way to Great Barring ton, but she died in hls arms just before the office of Dr. Beebe was reached. The womans injuries consisted of a broken leg, fractured arm, a possible fracture of the skull and many bruises about the head. Her face was badly mutilated by the fall Mrs. Rogan was about 45 years of age.
 The body was taken in charge by Un- dertaker Culver and sent to Red Bank in the evening.
Connecticut western news., 1912-08-01
WHAT'S BECOME OF BAIRD Well Known Real Estate Deal- CT Missing and Creditors
 are Mourning.

l.. W. Baird, who has been carrying on real estate and insurance business in Falls Village, and occasionally vary ing the monotony of hls routine work by preaching the gospel at various small hamlets, under lay preachers license, has been missing from town for cou- pie of weeks and numerous creditors are mourning his departure, An attach ment was placed upon his office fixtures and such available assets as might be found, last Thursday, by Constable I P. Hornbeck, on papers made out by Attorney J. Clinton Roraback, of Oa- naan. in the interest of John Bartle, to secure debt of about $25O. Other cred ito~s. it is said, hold claims that will ag- gregate in the neighborhood of $2,000.
 Baird sent his family out of town aboht three weeks ago, presumably to Ninevah, N. Y, and followed, in his automobile couple of days later, with the assurance that he would be gone only few days. As he failed to return, ugly rumors began to circulate, citizens began to compare notes, and it was dis covered that about everybody with whom Baird had had dealings was on his list of creditors. from the owner of the house in which he lived, and to whom he is indebted for rent, to his steno- grapher, and the butcher, the baker and candlestick maker, including some creditors here in Canaan and putting this and that together" the conclusion was very promptly arrived at, that MT. Baird had systematically planned his departure from Falls Village to be final, and that he will not return, voluntarily It is believed his disappearance was hastened by the outcome of his con- troversy with Rev. D. N. F. Blakeney, with whom he had sort of partnership in the self f-heating fatiron business, MT. Blakeney making his business headquar- ters in the Baird office Their disagree ment was about to culminate in a suit against BlakeneY for alleged balance due to Baird, when the presiding cider Rev. MT. Wilson, became cognizant of the situation, and meeting of the three Wilson, Blakeney and Baird-was ar ranged, in Canaan. on Monday, July 8. At this conference, it has leaked out, Baird, when pinned down to the facts in the case. and confronted with other facts in the possession of the elder, con- tradcted and tangled himself up, made damaging admissions. and presented aE together a pitiable exhibition, completely vindicating MT. Blakeney. The next day, at o'clock in the morning, he started out from Falls Village in his auto, and has not been seen, either there or here, since. His license to preach has been suspended.
 Baird is said to be considerably in volFed in his accounts with the insur- ance companies he has represented, in the matter of premiums collected, and numerous instances are coming to light in his real estate transactions, of alleged questionable manipulation of contract | clauaas
Connecticut western news., 1912-08-01
VOL. XIII
GRAND LIST $1,413,944
interesting Figures Concern ing Taxation Supplied by
 Commissioner Corbin.

State Tax Commissioner W. H. Corbin has just issued pamphlet of "lnforma- tion relative to the assessment and col lection of taxes 1912," 1n accordance with the act requiring the printing of statistics that twill show the methods and manners of assessment and collection of taxes and the amount of such taxes levied and collected in the several towns, cities and boroughs." The figures are furnished by assessors and others. Turn ing to the account of North Canaan, we find, under the work of the assessors, these figures Days work. each, 25 (ave- rage0 amount each received per day. g.. .O6, (average) total number of taxable lists, 420;, total assessors valuations,$1,- 362 2,595; number. or non. resident lists, 34; valuation of non resident list, $57,- 065; estimated percentage of assessed valuation to fair market value, 30; date of last general re-valuation, 1909.
 Board of relief, number, 3; days work, 5, (average;) amount each received per day, $2.00; number of appeals for relief, 6; number of lists reduced, 4; total amount of reduction, $12, 1888; total num- Der of lists increased,3; total amount of increase, $2,6e0.
 Collector list of 1910-date when taxes are due, May 1; compensation 3 per cent; general property tax collected, including personal tax, ,$19, ,349. IA; percentage col lected of total tax up to April 1, 1912, 926; general property tax uncollected, in- cluding personal tax, $751.s6; total per- sonal tax uncoHected $400; total uncol- lected taxes, $751.86; uncollected taxes extend to list of year 1910; tax rate for 1911, including schools, 15 mills.
 Personal tax-zSpecial enrolling off, cers, 1; number placed in the rate bill, 574; total registration 481.
 In the abstract of taxable property, list of 1911, North Canaan property, shows up thus: Number of dwelling houses 466; value $651 ,38O; average.$1 ,397; acres of land Il ; IA; value, $l92, ,5S0; average $17; stores, number, 29; value, $101,- D0OS SttN0IdR6 ROyOOO, InlllSS h4dhGlcSCG ies and distilleries, 38; value, $l41 ,380; average, $3, ,720; horses and mules, 343; value, $20,715; average, $60; neat cattle. s43; value, $l4,920; average, $17; sheep, goats, swine, poultry, over exemption, 19o; farming and mechanical tools, jew elry, musical instruments, furniture, li- braries, over exemption, $7 $40: wagons, automobiles. and bicycles, $1i, TOO; quar- ries, fisheries and mines, $l3, ,z50; shares of stock not exempt, $500; railroad, mu- nicipal and other bonds not exempt, 200; Investments merchandising and mechan- ical operations, $l42,885; money on hand, exceeding $l00, 1899; all other property, 10 per cent. additional, $33,- 300; total value of taxable property as returned by the town, $1.33S,944; per centage of increase ever previous year, 1.5; additions made by board of equali- zation, $z5 1000; fnl corrected state grand list, -$1, ,418,944
Connecticut western news., 1912-08-01
Wjnsted's Biz Dav.

Among the features at the big fire mems parade and muster. Sept. IS, will be 8 series of athletic and sporting events. The big parade starts promptly at II g. m., followed by hose races and other athletic events. The cash prizes for the 3OO-yard dry hose race, laying 100 yards of hose-1st prize $75 2d price $50; 3d prize $25. One hundred yard dash, quarter-mile run, half mile run and mile run, with suitable prizes for each. None but legitimate iremen will be allowed to enter.
 Prizes for the company coming the greatestsdistance the company having the largest number of men in line; the company having the best decorated ap- paratus the company making the best appearance.
Connecticut western news., 1912-08-01
HAIR FOR THE BALD-HEAOS
Hairy Donation from Hartford, Re-
 iected by Club.

Hairy Donation from Hartford, Re-
 jected by Club.
 Vice. President John H. Belden, of the Bald-Head Club has received from Nj. Yanushwetz of Hartford, a consignment of hair, of varying colors and fibre, done up in separate packages. to be distributed to the various members, of the club, who might care to have it grafted on their craniums. It was turned over to Secre- tary Chapman, with ipstructlons to use it for stuffiug the seat of the seat of the Presidents chair, as the club members would not countenance graft in any form.
 A communication was received from Walter Norton, chairman of the execu- tive committee, criticising the clause in the constitution making a man eligible for membership if he has bald spot as big as ten cents. MT. Norton writes: II think the standard should be raised to a spot the size of dollar as any one hay ing bald spot the size of ten cent piece (same size as a cent) will not own that he is bald and would not seek to join the society unless the benefits were more than they are now"
 In the absence of President Orr, Vice President Belden ordered the communi- cation filed for consideration in the com mittee of the whole
 The nominations of George H. Old field, station agent at Stockbridge; F. W, Yutzler, West Cornwall; Philip Troup, of the New Haven Union; A. F. Howe, of the New York Herald; J. E, Dennis, ot the Hartford Post, and W. Jennings Bryan, of Nebraska, for membership, were, referred to committee on moral character.
 The banquet committee will be ap- pointed this week.
Connecticut western news., 1912-08-01
SI,OOO Forest Fire.

A serious forest fire in the Stratton Brook sections of Simsbury did con siderable damage Sunday. It ragged all day. and the fire fighters had hard time to control it. It burned over 25O acres of valuable young timber, and one acre of mature timber, the property of H, Dodge. The damage to the tim her is estimated at $1, ,0OO. The fire attracted much attention.
Connecticut western news., 1912-08-01
IS NOW FIELD SECRETARY
Miss Grace RorabaCk Gives up Teaching to Enter Wider
 Field of Labor,

Miss Grace M. Roraback has resigned her position as teacher in the New Haven public schools, where she has been for several years, to accept the position of Field Secretary of the Woman's Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Episcopal chnrch..
 This organization is one of the largest and most successful philanthropic or ganizations now at work in the United States. The society includes Alaska, Hawaii and Porto Rico in its territory. There are throughout all the Southern States large industrial schools for the colored girls, the mountain-white girls and the Mexicans and also homes and schools for the Orientals on the Pacific Coast. In the large cities Christian Settlement work is carried on, includ- ing medical dispensaries, day nurseries and all the varied forms of settlement work.
 Miss Roraback will have the op- portunity of visiting much of the work of the society and will travel extensively in it's interests.
 Mrs. H. L. Hill Uf New York city, one of the National Field Secretaries of the Society, has been visiting few days at Judge A. T. Roraback's Twin Lakes home. Mrs. Hill returned with Miss Grace from Northfield, Mass, where they attended the annual Inter denom- national Home Missionary Conference.
Connecticut western news., 1912-08-01
Revolver Fired Itself.

John E. Green of, the Eighth Com pany, Coast Artillery, accidently shot himself in the leg at Danbury. sunday night. He was carrying rain coat with revolver in the pocket. In some way the trigger was pulled and the revolver was discharged.
Connecticut western news., 1912-08-01
Niekerson-HaIIock Case Settled.


 The matter of disagreement between L. J. Nickerson, Esq, and Myron Hal lock, of Cornwall, has been settled after a partial hearing before Referee in Bank ruptcy Frank B. Mum.
 MT. Hallock, who recently went into bankruptcy, occupied and worked the farm owned by MT. Nickerson. h the settlement of his affairs he claimed the ownership of the livestock. MT. Nick erson also claimed ownership. Isaac P. Hornbeck was appointed trustee of the Hallock estate, and summoned Nick erson before Referee Mum to prove ownership of the stock. While the re- fierce hearing was in progress, MT. Horn beck withdrew the Hallock claim, or representations by MT. Hallock himself, and the referee awarded possession to MT. Nickerson.
Connecticut western news., 1912-08-01
Field Dav Maetinp.

The annual field day meeting of the Housaton1c Valley Pomona No. 10, will be held on the lawn of John R. Judd at Kent, Monday, Aug. 5, at noon.
 Dinner on the basket plan. Speakers in the afternoon include National Lee turer N. P. Hull, of Michigan ; National Overseer L. H. Healey, of Connecticut ; Worthy State Master J. Arthur Sher- wood and others. A good program is assured. Clifford o. Spooner, Sec.
Connecticut western news., 1912-08-01

SuperintendentLa Resigns.
 Superintendent 0. s. Lake, of the Western divison, has resigned that po- sition to become general manager of the Chicago 6 Northwestern system
Connecticut western news., 1912-08-01
DeRue MinstreIs

The DeRue Bros. Ideal Minstrels which are to appear at Town Hall on Monday, August 6. shall always, as in seasons before, be clean and classic, and honest, with fair treatment to the public and truly advertised. This year, pre- senting an entire change of perform ance with all new vaudeville features. Not one stale or worn out act presented and we feel confident that we shall please our friends to such an extent that they will pronounce us the one and only truly advertised Minstrel Company that visits your city this season, for we have gathered together the most ex- pensive army of minstrel talent from American and European agents that was ever engaged under one Minstrel management. Don't fail to see the street parade and hear the solo band concerts on day of show, Prices 35 and 50 cents, children 25 cents. Tickets now on sale at Collins Jewelry Store.
Connecticut western news., 1912-08-01

What's your idea of prosperity?" "Always 9 little more than have. VI Detroit Ere, Press.
Connecticut western news., 1912-08-01

"Does Dibble believe in the uplift ?' "As applied to his voice, yes. ."-Bir mingham Age Herald.s@
Connecticut western news., 1912-08-01

"Quick lunch saves time, but only temporarily"
 What do you mean ?"
 Nobody has ever invented a quick dyspepsia cure. ."-Kansas City Journal