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Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-12-18


Low Telephone Numbers In New York.
"Such a small thlng as telephone
number has some significance In the
standing of firm," remarked a man
who had little else to do but talk and
observe.
How sor asked the other.
Take the low numbers Broad l.,
for instance-and, as rule, it will he
the number belonging to an old estab
iished arm, provided, Of course. that
hrm has remained in one location. The
firm now bearing the above number
was in existence before telephones
were in use at all. and In like manner
1t Is possible to ascertain the old es-
tablished business houses. II firm
moves, but remains In the same ex'
change, 1t has the privilege Of retain
ing its original telephone number.
Americans don't care much for age
and long established anything. as
class, but there are many firms In this
city that are proud of their telephone
numbers In a system where the mum
bers run high up In the thousands "
New York Press
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-12-18
ORDER OF ELECTION

Whereas, the City Council Of the
City OF Bryan deems it advisable to
issue bonds OF said city for the pur'
pose hereinafter mentioned:
Therefore, it is hereby ordered by
the City council of said City of Bryan,
that an election be held on the 18th
day OF January, 1918, at which cleo,
ton the following proposition is to be
submitted:
Shall the City Council of the City
Of Bryan be authorized to issue bonds
of said city in the sum of Twenty-Five
Thousand Dollars 1925, 100000, pay
able in forty years after date, with
the option of redeeming same at any
time after twenty years (20) from
date, bearing interest at the rate OF
five per cent (5%o) per annum, interest
payable semi-annually, and to levy a
tax sufficient to pay the interest on
said bonds, and create sinking fund
to redeem them at maturity, for the
purpose of paving and grading the
streets of said city?
Said election shall be held at the
City Hall of the City OF Bryan, Brazos
County, Texas, and the following
named persons are hereby appointed
managers of said election: T. ]. Pres
ton, presiding Judge; ]. r. Edmondsr
assistant Judge; Wilson Bradley and
&c. n. Jones, clerks.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-12-18
asxarsad His psei.ion.

I'VE once had a customer" said an
undertaken, "who had lost bis wife
and who came to US to bury Ter, which
we did. After the funeral he came
back to us. He had selected the cas-
ket in which his wife was buried, and
now he bought one just like it for him
self. He was a man in health. with no
prospect of death, so far as that was
concerned, but he was greatly grieved
and cast down over the death Of his
wife, and when he should die he want
ed to be buried In a casket just like
that in which we had buried her. SO
he bought this casket. and we held u
for him.
Something more than year after
he met another woman with whom he
fell in love and whom he married
and after that we got letter from
him saying:
"'Sell my casket I've no use for II
now. New York Sun.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-12-18
IN. white Rhiroo.ros.

The white rhlnoceros Is not much
whittier than the common rhinoceros,
but instead Of ending In a triangular
upper lip Its muzzle is square. The
white rhinoceros is the largest animal
on earth. with the exception OF the
elephant. The common rhinoceros
lives on leaves, roots and bulbs. which
he digs Up with his frontal horn. The
common rhinoceros is vicious and
sraei; he white rhlnoceros is calm and
lazy, living exclusively on grass and
heritage Though long regarded as
one horned animal, he has two horrs
But the smaller Of the two, set back
Of the frontal horn, is so rudimentar,
that II is not seea from a distance
The forward horn is four and one-ha
feet In length. and one Of its SIDES IL
Cat. Some of the frontal horns are
grooved. The white rhinoceros close
" resembles the unicorn of antique
legends, whose horns, when used al
drinking vessels. sterilized poisons ant
rendered them harmless.-Harper's.
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ousen Elizabsth,s Psdiaree.

One of the most interesting curiosi-
ties at Hatfield is the pedigree Of Eliz-
abeth, which is to be seen in the gal
lery. Those intrusted to make out the
document wisely discovered that her de-
scent could be traced through every i'm
portant person, and especially through
every beautiful person, straight back
to Adam and Eve 1t is on record that
the virgin queen highly commended
the work.-London Standard.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-12-18
Thalion's Share.

It is really not the male lion, with
his terrific roar and formidable APP
pearance, that the explorer fears, but
his mate. The male lion is good
looking poser, but when it comes to
business 1t is his wife who counts, a
la the African native. Game is pulled
down by the female lion, and then the
male beats her off until he has Toasted
to repletion, when she may have what
In left; hence 1.-THE lions share"
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-12-18
Herae. Greeley and an Autograph.

In his "Recollections Of Busy Life"
Horace Greeley tells the story Of how
he once dealt very effectively with a
persistent autograph hunter. A gush-
Ing youth wrote to Greeley as follows
Dear Sir-Among your literary treasures
you have doubtless preserved several au-
tographs OF our country's late lamented
poet Edgar Allan Poe. II so, and you
can spare one. please inclose it to me and
receive the thanks of yours truly
To which Greeley replied:
Dear Sir-Among my literary treasures
there happens to be just one autograph Of
our country's late lamented poet, Edgar
Allan Poe. 1t is a note Of hand for $50.
with my Endorsement across the back. 1t
cost me exactly s5o.75. including protest,
and you may have 1t for half that amount.
Yours respectfully,
HORACE GREELEY.
The autograph was found among
Greeley's possessions after his death.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-12-18
Out of Her Line.

The horny handed son Of toll who
had Just inherited a fortune went to
see a manicure.
Can you do anything with these,
ma'amT he asked, exhibiting his
hands
Eyes, sir" she said, latter you've
gone to a surgeon and had those cracks
stitched up. l don't NEEDLE with jobs
that belong to the regular practition-
ers. London Tit.Bits.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-12-18

Nov, Rastus," said the visitor at
the southern hotel, Il want some cof-
fee, corn cakes and two fresh eggs"
"Ah don't know about dem aigs,
boss" said Rastus, shaking his head
obviously. 1--WE have all we kin do
keepin' our aigs fresh enough without
havin' 'em too fresh. suh."-Harper's
Weekly.
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Cynical.

THAT doctor is something of
cynic."
"As to how"
'He says when a man has a malady
it's a disease and when a woman has
It It's a complaint. Washington Her
old
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-12-18
Ambition.

Ambition becomes displeasing when
II is once satiated. There is a reaction,
and as our spirit till our last sigh is al
ways aiming toward some object 1t
falls back on ITSELF having nothing else
on which to rest, and, having reached
the summit, 1t longs to descend.-Cor-
nellie.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-12-18

Mrs. White-And do you mean to say
that you and your husband always
agree about everything? Mrs Black
Always, except, of course, now and
then, when he's out Of humor or pig
headed or something of that sort
London Answers.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-12-18
Tho Work That Tells a Story.

Better the rudest work that tells a
story or records fact than the richest
without meaning. There should not be
a single ornament put upon great civic
buildings without some intellectual in
tentions.-RuskiD.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-12-18

Hostess-Well, dear. and what sort
of 8 time did you have? Lady dds
playing torn dressl--Oh-er--ragtinsL-
London opinion.
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Cruel.

"Now, / could be happy with nice
little fat" began Aramantha.
"Take me, Aramantha," said little
links.
"Oh, don't mean a nice little fat Of
that kind" replied the heartless one
Harper's Weekly.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-12-18

"Does old Skinnim believe in his fel.
low man"
"Yes-in his fellow mans infallible
gullibility. Birmingham Age.Herald.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-12-18
WOOD SAVING

I have purchased the 8. W. Buch
anan wood saving outfit and am ready
to serve the public. Wood sawed for
rs cents per cord
..,. T. w. OeLE.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-12-18

You cannot run away from weak
ness. You must soma time fight II out
~ perish.
Connecticut western news., 1912-02-22
CORNWALL HOLLOW

A Literary and Musical entertainment will be given by Rev. and Mrs. D. B. Wilson in the Cornwall Hollow Church Tuesday evening Feb. 27th and at the Town Hall, Goshen Center, "Wednesday evening next. Rev. and Mrs. Wilson are from Dslanson N. Y. and are first class entertainers. Every one who were present at the entertainment given by them last December will certainly not miss the coming musicale and literary treat which promises to be far ahead of the preceding one. Every one is cordially invited. !. E.-. ..-.s
 Mr. and Mrs. Edward Jones of Tor, rington Heights were over Sunday guests at Willis Hurlburt's. -..> William Palmer. accompanied by hit son Willard of Lakeville, visited his par. ents MT. and Mrs. A. F. Palmer in this place last week.
 Mrs. F. I. Roberts of ThomAston is spending few days in town. MT. E. s. Smith is seriously i'll at his home here. Dr! Skiff Is in attendance.
 MT. and Mrs. Edwin Sterling moved last week srom A. F. Palmer's cottage tc the home of Mrs. Sterling's parents ir Cornwall.
 Mr. and Mrs. Charles Howe were in town Sunday.
Connecticut western news., 1912-02-22
SALISBURY

The dance and supper held in Town Hall last Friday evening req ized neat little sum towards the street lighting fund.
 A valentine sociable was held in the Scoville Library last Wednesday eve ming, the proceeds towards purch asing seeds ana prizes for the schooI children < gardens. }si
 Miss Marion Eggleston spent Saturday 1 in Millerton as the guest of Miss LOT raine Eggleston who accompanied her home.
 MT. and Mrs. James R.. Harrison and daughter, Harriette spent the week end in New York city. Mrs. A. L. Dickinson and children, Doris and Elizabeth, have returned from Danbury where they have bsen visiting relatives.
 Mrs. Charles Whitbeck of Collinsville visited her mother, Mrs. L. M. Eggles ton last Tuesday.
 MT. and Mrs. W. B. Rand are receiv. ing the congratulations of their friends upon arrival of 8 valentine-OhrisJo- pher Temple Emmet Random Valen- tines day. Feb. IA.
 Mr. Kent Fulton spent part of the past week in Waterbury and vicinity
 Mrs. George McGee is said to be ian proving, but is still under the doctor s care,
Connecticut western news., 1912-02-22
LIME ROCK.

Twenty or more of Mrs, Charles Vos. burgh's friends gave her a surpaise party ill honor of her birthday. which occurred on Thursday of last week. MT. Vosburgh entertained them with a grand supper at the hotel which was also surprise to her.
 Mrs. o. c. Kipp, and daughter Miss Nellie. were shopping in Great Barring ton last Wednesday.
 Mrs. Kate Fenton and Cortland Fen ton. were visiting among friends Tn Troy last week.
 Charles DeWolf of Waterbury, was a Sunday visitor in town
 Ward Kipp shot and killed a large wild cat near his home a few days ago, which had been helping it's self to. some of their choice fowls.
 s. L.. Frear was in Chatham. N Y. Saturday.
 It is reported the furnace will soon start running again.
 Mrs. Frances Brasie entertained out of town friends over Sunday.
 Charles Mover left town Monday morning for Boston.
Connecticut western news., 1912-02-22
LAKEVlLLE

Mrs. Beyworth of Hotohkissville was a guest of her sister, Mrs R. O. Miller. last week.
 MT. Holmes, one of the grinders in Holley Knife works, met with a serious accident one day last week, when the stone he was grinding over, burst and cut him up badly about the face and body.
 The fourth quarterly conference of the M. E. Church will be held in the Chapel Monday evening next presided over by pr. Wilson.
 A. Martin has let his gray team to the telephone company delivering them last Tuesday to Torrington.
 Mrs. Madison Silvernail is visiting her daughter, Mrs. O. F. Shaw in Tor rington. rs
 Mrs. R. O. Miller spent the latter part of last week and the first of this week visiting relatives in Torrington.
 Sheldon Martin spent Sunday and Monday with his parents.
 Information has reached us that a son is born to Mir. and Mrs W. B. Rand in New York.
 Mrs. H. J. Shaw returned last Friday from her visit with her son and wife in Torrington.
Connecticut western news., 1912-02-22
AUCTION
Farm for Sale.

I will sell at public auction, on the premises, on Tuesday, March 12, 1919, at one o'clock in the afternoon, the farm with all buildings thereon, recently owned and occupied by Elizabeth Crandall, deceased, situated one-half nile from West Corn. wall, containing about 131 acres.
 Has a large house in good condition, nice large barn, with stable room for 25 head of stock, horse barn and carriage house chicken house, etc. A splendid spring of cold water, large and never-fai1ing. Some timber and considerable wood A nice farm with a southern exposure On R D. route and telephone connection.
 Terms cash. John Richter, Auctioneer.
 c. T.. GOLD, Administrator,
 de bonis non, with will annexed.
Connecticut western news., 1912-02-22

In re. AppiioL tion of Trustees of The Jackson-Eggleston Company, for Order of Notice to Creditors.
 Superior Court. Litchfield County,
 February 16, 1919.
Connecticut western news., 1912-02-22
. or S ale
Second hand. Bargains worth looking after.

50 h. p. New York Safety En- zine; 60 h. D. Return Tubular Boiler; 20 inch Unique Nutrition Mill, very little used; Munson Burr Mill, Steel Pulleys, Wood Pulleys and Shsfting; No. 1 Lane Saw Mill.
 Also new Shafting, Hangers, Pullsys and Gears of all descrip- tions, Unique Nutrition Mills, Steam Engines and Boilers, Gas and Gasoline Engines, Turbine Water Wheels, Circular Saw Mills, Saws and, Betting, Wood Saving Machines. If you don't see what you want ask for it.
 20 New Gasolene Engines at a low price for cash.
Connecticut western news., 1912-02-22

price of paper concerned in this contest No wi this paper will be allowed to become candidate in this contest work for contestants, * ..E ,... Votes after being voted cannot be transferred to another Be you know going to vote for before coming to the ballot box, the editor anyone will positively give you information on the subject The keys to the ballt box shall be in pos session of tn awarding committee during the contest
 For the first thirty days the paper will run 26-vote coupon which be voted free for any lady contestant
 Contest not lss than 90 days Closing of contest will De announced 25 days in advance of closing. The right postpone date of closing is reserved if sufficient should
 The contest shall close day which will be announced later. prior closing contest, the iu6ge will carefully lock seal ballot box and take to bank, where the will be in place where voting be done during business hours and locked in vault at night until close of when the judges will take charge and count and announce tho young ladies winning in their turn.
 The last day all voting must be done in 8 sealed box at the bank. If do not wish anyone to know whom voting for place subscription together with your coupons sealed envelope which will be furnished you and put in ballot box. This will give every a fair and square deal
Connecticut western news., 1912-02-22

as Follows:

l. Announcement-Ths Piano and Popular Ladies' Voting Contest will be conducted fairly and honestly business principles strictly with justice and fairness to all concerned. With the above principles will be assured success t .#
 3. Prizes-The capital prize will be Obermeyer & Sons Piano Also other valuable prizes to the of many dollars which announced herewith.
 B. Candidates-Young ladies In this and adjoining towns eligible to enter this and the party receiving the largest number Of votes shall receive the beautiful &4o0 Obermeyer & Sons Piano and other premiums will be distributed in accordance with the contestants standing at the final count
 Tie in Votes-Should any of the contestants tic in votes, The Publishers Music Company will award similar prize according to standings at the final count
 Votes Classed-Votes will be issued in the following denominations
 New Subscriptions 500 votes 200 Renewals 800 votes es................... ..... 900 Renewals more than year. 6O0 votes 200 Back Subscriptions 400 votes. es................ POO years subscriptions 5000 votes 1000 10 years subscriptions 12 800 votes 20OO 20 years subscriptions 0OO0 votes 40O0
 G. InstructionsResuts standing of will be issued after days No votes accepted less than regular
Connecticut western news., 1912-02-22
LEGAL NOTICES

DISTRICT OF CANAAN, ss., Probate Az Court, February 1o, 1919.
 Estate of Alva Root, in said District deceased. 'a The Court of Probate for the District of CaDaan hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof, for the cred. itors of said estate to exhibit their claims for settlement. Those who neglect to pre-. sent their accounts properly attested, with In said time, will be debarred & recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate are re- quested to maSe immediate payment to nARRIETTE E. SWIFT, Administratrix.
 P. O., Norfolk, Conn. In re. AppiicL tion of Trustees of The Jackson -EgRleston Company, for Order of Notice to Creditors.
 Superior Court, Litchfield County,
 February 16, 1919.
 ORDER OF NOTICE.
 Upon the application of Nelson l.. Jack son, Lorrin J. Eggleston and Nora A Egglcston, Trustees, to close up the busi- ness of The Jackson -Eggleston Company, 8 corporation organized under the laws ot the state of Connec.icut, to the Superior Court for Litchfeld County, praying that time be limited within which all claims against said corporation must be present. cd, and to make an order providing for notice to all creditors thereof, it appearing and being found by this Court that the facts in said application are true, 1t is therefore
 ORDERED-That all creditors having claims against said corporation shall pre- sent said claims to said Trustees within four months from and after the date here of, and that any and all claims not present ed in the manner aforesaid and within said period of four months shall be forever barred and that notice hereof shall be giv- en by sending to each known creditor, by mail, a copy of this order within two weeks from the 18th day of February, A. D., 1919, and by publishing copy of this ORDER in the ConnecticutW Western News, 6 newspaper published and having circu- times, commencing on or before the 22d day of February, A. D., 1919.
 By order of the Court.
 DWIGHT 0. KILBoURN, Clerk.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-05-17
SOUTH NEWEANE.

Miss Matte Metcalf nurse is in Brat
tleboro caring for Mr.. Wilder who is
critically i'll.
Mrs Helen Moore of Springfield, Mass,
is housekeeper for the Dexter brothers
at Dexter hall.
e. NJ. Dexter OF Philadelphia is here
to stay a few days preparatory to his
summers stay.
Kendall Morse, who broke his shoul-
der blade several weeks ago, is now able
to be in school.
Mrs. L. W. Bruce of Claremont, N.
H., spent Wednesday with her brother,
James p. Bruce.
Clifford Struthers of Amherst, Mass, is
a guest of Mr.. and Mrs. A. e. Halliday
of the Parish district.
Miss Esther Knapp of Brattleboro
came Tuesday to visit her sister, Miss
Clara Knapp, at c. e. Browns
Harry Whitaker of West Brattleboro
was a guest of his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. J. l.. Whitaker, Tuesday night
F. G. Morse is having his house put
warm weather. He is expected this
week.
Mrs. Dole of Lawrence, Mass, came
for a few days stay at her summer
home, arranging for a permanent stay
later.
c. L. Dexter of Philadelphia came
Tuesday evening to remain few days.
looking after the interests of his sum-
mer home.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. A. Bruce of Clare
mont, N. H., spent Wednesday with
Mrs. Bruce's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. C.
e. Brown.
Not all small breeds of hens lay small
eggs. II. c. Bingham has a white leg
horn hen which laid an egg which
measured IN by inches
Mrs. &c. V. Morse ands son, Stratton,
and Mrs. G. F. Whitney and daughter,
Helen Elizabeth, of Brattleboro were
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. c. E. Brown
Wednesday.
A trench has been dug for a new
pipe for the supply Of water for the
residences of c. A. Mason, Mrs. Helen
Aldrich, NJ. A. Bingham, Mrs Ella Will
lard and Rev. f. c. Clark.
Mrs. George Smith, who was with her
sister, Mrs. A. V. Stratton, a fortnight,
returned to her home in Stratford,
Conn, staying with her sis =, Mrs.
George o. Shelley, in Keene, N. H., over
one day and night.
Herbert Bingham was called early
Thursday morning by the whining of his
dog, and on looking out of the window
he saw a fawn within two feet of the
doorstep. On discovering Mr.. Bingham
the fawn sped away to more secluded
premises.
A wedding took place at C. E.
Browns Wednesday afternoon at 8
o'clock, when Miss Clara May Knapp
and George Delbert Mundell were mar
ried in the presence Of the immediate
families, Rev. E. c. Clark of the Bap-
fist church officiating. A ring service
was used. Mr.. and Mrs. Mundell were
recipients of numerous gifts of silver,
china, glass and linen. After refresh
ments were served they left by auto
mobile for Claremont, N. H., amid
shower of confetti, rice and good
wishes. They will be at home after May
20 at IL Green street. Brattleboro.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-05-17
WINDHAM,

Mrs. A. F. Hawks and little Stella
visited in Chester recently.
Mrs. Hattie Jones has returned home
after an extended absence.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Guyett and baby
nave returned to Westport, N. H.
Mrs. Earl Eddy attended the funeral
or her uncle in Chester last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Carleton and child
rem visited relatives in Jamaica recently
Mrs. Ray Harrington has returned
from Newfane accompanied by her sis
ter, Eta
Miss Winnifred Chapman is at home
on account of scarlet fever in the place
where she was teaching
John Coleman and Ann Torrey have
gone 10 Lowell lake. where they will
work through the summer
III. NJ Abbott, Harry Gould and Harry
chapman attended court in Newfane as
witnesses the first of the week.
The ladies' aid will give an enter
talnment in the vestry next Thursday
evening, May %. Let all try to be pre-
sent TO see the fun and have a good
time The program will include "Old
maid, The widow with the five child
ren," How Mrs. Barney entertains the
census taker," etc.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-05-17
MARLBORO.

Miss Franklin, teacher in the South
school, was home over Sunday.
Road Commissioner Snow is out this
week with a full force.
G. L. Worden is in Newfane attending
court, having been drawn as juryman
from this town.
S. d. Bishop, who sold his farm here
recently, is living for the present with
mis- daughter, Mrs. Powers Of the west
part Of the town.
Report says that Earl Taylor, the car
rier of the rural mail, will use his re-
Gently purchased automobile in deliver
ing the mail this summer.
The young people of the west part of
the town have organized Young Peo-
Pies club. Its purposes are both educa-
tional and social. Why not enlarge the
club to embrace the young people Of
the entire town?
Ray Hamilton, who has been employed
by George Hughes several months, was
home for a few days last week. Oscar
Tyler, the teacher in the Winchester
school, took Mr.. Hamilton's place dur
ing his absence.
Henry Warnock, who was at the Pop
lars last week caring for his fruit trees,
returned to his home in Holyoke Sun
day. His friend, DR.. McGrath kindly
and very sklfuly ministered to the
wants of the sick during his visit.