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Connecticut western news., 1912-06-13
POOR MARKSMANSHP
Allyn Charges Humane Agent with
 Cruelty to Animals

Cruelty to Animals
 The item in last weeks News con- cerning the killing of a sick and neg lected OK belonging to Homer O. Allyn, of East Canaan, by State Agent Wells, of the Connecticut Humane Society, has stirred the Allyns to indignant protest, and Joe, son of Homer O., informs The News that that the story is subject to radical revision. He says the sick OK had been moved every day, being raised with sling and tackle block with the help of gang of men from the quarry; that it was not neglected but received careful attention and was improving at the time of the Humane agents visit.
 He makes the serious charge that all though the humane man shot five bull lets into the animals head he failed to strike vital spot and the OK was alive for several hours after being shot and was finally killed with an Ax by MT. Al. lyn, who was almost persuaded to "have the humane agent arrested for cruelty to animals" The OK was said to be worth $150, and Joe thinks it might have been affected by electricity from the wires to the quarry that run through the lot to which the cattle have been pas tured.
Connecticut western news., 1912-06-13

picture was drawn by himself, and does him scant justice. The appended blog. raphical sketch was written by one who has known him all his life andwho rev. els in licenss to write with unbridled pen:
 "Some twelve months ago he first made his appearance in our middle. , His face, which wore the blank and bltsn expression common to college stu dents aud other cigarette smokers, first led Communities to thlnk that he was a man of education. but later some gleams of devilmeut i'll his countenance and the fact that he was poor, drew them to the true conclusion that he is an artist without the capital A.
 "He was often seen in the first months of his residence in our neighborbood, coming into town in haste and leaving with equal speed, laden with a choice assortment. of household and garden utensils and materials.
 "He is engaged at his residence Twin Doors in keeping the twin wolves from said doors, raising a boy and some vegetables. High power Pres ident Lyles (he is president of major ity of the organizations in the village, am told, tho by herculean efforts we were able to keep him from being presl- dent of the Council of the Boy Scouts. He may be rightly called President-to. the. fifth power Lyles.) AS Twas saying President Lvles, who looks with a cyni. cal eye on this mere artists gardening efforts, says that there will be need of a moving machine in the potato patch be- fore any hoeing can be done intelligent. ly. Be that a, it may, if no potatoes are raised this year same artist will raise row. to say the least. Anyhow as a German once said, The ghost is willing but the, meat is feeble -"
Connecticut western news., 1912-06-13
TROLLEY KILLS HORSE
Animal Belonging to Geo. H. BIodgett - Ground to Pulp.

Animal Belonging to Geo. H. BIodgett
 Ground to Pulp.
 A valuable horse belonging to George H. Biodgett was killed under singular circumstances by trolley car on the Berkshire Street Railway Sunday night. It appears that drove of ten horses be- longing to MT Blodgett, which had the run of the pasture in the rear of the big barn, found way out of the lot, through the open space at the unfenced place near the river, where the high bank seemed to make a fence unnecessary. They wandered up the road for quarter of a mile, then wandered back again, one of them continuing down on the trolley tracks until it reached the trestle at the north end of the bridge oyer the river and continued south. travelling over the cross ties for couple of rods before it's feet went through and it become wedged between the timbers, where it remained, helpless. The rth-bound trolley, on the last trip came whizzing along shortly after II o'clock. at @ rapid rate of speed, and although the track is straight for 8 long distance and the glare of the headlight lit up the track for many rods ahead, the motorman, for some reason, failed to see the horse between the rails and with speed un- slackened, the car struck the poor animal with such terrific force that the forward truck was thrown from the rails and the horse was showed and rolled and ground along under the wheels and beneath the body of the car, and mangled and dis , emboweled in horrible shape. When the car finally stopped, the remains of the horse were between the two trucks at least 25 feet from the spot where it was struck. ...
 The work of removing the carcass and replacing the car upon the rails took about three hours, aud it was after 9 o'clock in the morning when the car was able to proceed on it's way to Great Harrington.
 MT. Blodgett will claim damages, alleging negligence on the part of the motorman. .....-. ..,
 The horse was one of team valued at $500. l.
Connecticut western news., 1912-06-13
Boy Scouts Cabin

Last Saturday the Boy Scouts took a hike down to MT Stones house and worked on their log cabin. Eleven boys went, some going on their wheels. some walking and some going by team. The cabin is progressing rapidly the walls are all up the three rows of hunks are in ; the r1dge-pole is up and the roof begun. During the day the Camp Fire Girls called at the cabin.
 At 4 o'clock the boys had meeting in the woods and talked over various ways to get money for the club house, at half past four the boys started for home. NELSON PARSONS, Secretary.
Connecticut western news., 1912-06-13
NEW DRUG STORE FRONT
Work Being Pushed on Extensive Re-
 pairs at Farnum's

Work Being Pushed on Extensive Re-
 pairs at Farnum's
 Contractor Lorraine's men have be- gun operations on the repairs to Mrs. W. H. Camps building occupied by R. T. Farnum, the druggist. The old floor is ripped out and new floor laid, the present front is to be taken out and a remodeled and up-to-date business front installed, the reconstruction involving the removal of the stoop, the fe-arrange- ment of the entrance plan, and the straightening of the present sidewalk in front of the store.
 When the repairs authorized by Mrs. Camp are completed, the Farnum drug store will be one of the most attractive and inviting business places in this sec. tion and it's trade will naturally grow correspondingly.
Connecticut western news., 1912-06-13
Seniors Reception

The Senior class reception, given in Town Hall, Monday evening, was an en- joyable climax of the commencement festivities, and was attended by a large number of invited guests. Through some confusion on the part of commit, tees two orchestras showed up to fur nish the music-Deoker's of Millerton, and Austin's of Winsted. An amicable arrangement was effected, whereby Austin's was retained.
 About fifty couples participated in the dancing, which was kept up until 1 o'clock.
 Ice cream and refreshments wel 6 served
Connecticut western news., 1912-06-13
NEW BLACKSMITH SHOP

George K. Treischman Builds Labora-
 tory for Himself.
 MT. George H. Treischman is to en- gage in the blacksmith business on his own account. He is having shop built in the rear of the Canfield block, near the headquarters of Canaan Hose Com pany, by John Cudney, who promises to have the building finished in one week, and MT. Treischman says he will have the shop in full operation by the last of next week. This will give Oa- naan three blacksmith shops. Inciden- tally this is the first building operation to be undertaken in Canaan in many months, and now that the start is made it is to be hoped building will become epidemic
Connecticut western news., 1912-06-13
PILGRIMS ANNIVERSARY
Program of Notable Observance in
 Two Days Celebration.


 The committees in charge of the ar engagements for observing the 25th an- niversary of Pilgrim Church, and the tenth anniversary of the pastorate of Rev. E. o. Gillette, are busily engaged in the details of that dual celebration. which will be a notable event in the church history of Canaan and will at tract a number of eminent preachers and laymen from out of town. The program as at present arranged is as fol- lows:
 SUNDAY, JUNE 16TH Service of Worship, 10:30 a. m. Anniversary Sermon
 The Rev. Edwin Carlton Gillette Vesper Service, 400 D. m. Children's Service of Praise with the anniversary of the Sunday School,
 MONDAY, JUNE l7TH To the exercises of this day are invited the churches of the Litchfeld North west Conference, the ministers of the Litchfield North Association and their wives, and the ministers and people of the sister churches of Canaan. Monday, 10:45 to 1915. Hymn Holy, Holy, Holy Lord God Almighty Scripture Reading and Prayer
 The Rev. Edwin A. Hazeltine Welcome Historical
 Church Beginnings in Canaan
 Miss Sarah W. Adam ASketch of Pilgrim Church
 Mrs. Mary Geikie Adam The Rev. Arthur Gooderiough "The Fellowship of the Churches" Doxology. Lunch 12:30.
 The invitation to the lunch is extended to all guests from out of the village, the local clergymsn aud their wives. and to the members of Pilgrim Church with the adult members of their fami- lies.
 At the lunch there will be the following responses:
 For the Association,
 The Rev. George W. Judson For the Conference,
 MT. Thomas L. Norton For the Community,
 MT. John Rodemeyer Afternoon. POO to 400. Hymn: 70 God, our Help in Ages Past.' Solo Mrs. William O. Bullock Devotional Theme and Prayer,
 The Rev. w. F. Stearns Greetings from former ministers, also from the Rev. c. W. Hanna for the parent church. Solo Mrs. William O. Bullock Address, "Dr. Hiram Eddy, and the Christian Preacher"
 The Rev. John Calvin Goddard Address, "The Church and the Com munity." The Key. William A. Bartlett, D. b. Hymn Sweet Saviour Bless us ere we go." Benediction.
Connecticut western news., 1912-06-13
ARCHIE" ADAM IN HOSPITAL
Undergoes Operation for Serious Case
 of Appendicitis.

George A. Adam was taken 10 the hospital In Pittsfeld, Monday noon, leaving Canaan on the express train, accompanied by pr. John G. Adam, his brother, to undergo an operation for appendicitis. The operation was per- formed immediately on his arrival at the institution, as the case had reached a more advanced stage and the patients s condition was more serious than at first supposed. The operation was successful, however, and the patient was back on his hospital bed before o'clock. Dr.. John remained with him during the night and on returning to Canaan Tues day morning reported the patient as resting comfortably and his recovery assured. He will remain in the hospital couple of weeks.
Connecticut western news., 1912-06-13
Clark Wouldn't Auto

A friend remarked to Conductor Clark Lane, at the station the other morning: Better stop off one trip. Clark, and I'll give you an auto ride"
 "Not on your life," replied the popu- lar railroader, "Pve never been in one ofthose things yet, and I've registered @ solemn VOW that never will.
Connecticut western news., 1912-06-13

three years ago, when he came to Ca. naan and engaged in the barber business Tn the Canfeld Hotel. After year here his health began to fail, and he re. tired, taking up his residence, with his wife and infant son, in Falls GVillage, where he dled. He leaves a wife, who is daughter of William Hart, and a son three years old. He was a young man of fine qualities deservedly popular with all his acquaintances, and his death has elicited general expressions of regret.
 The funeral was held yesterday after noon, from the house and the Methodist church in Falls Village and was very largly attended. Rev. MT. Hurn officiat- ed. Canaan Lodge of Odd Fellows, of which deceased was a member, had charge of the commitment services, about 30 members attending. The floral offerings were profuse and elegant. The active pallbearers were four uncles of deceased-John Bartle, Frank Bartle, Harry Bartle and Thomas Bartle. The honorary bearers, from the Odd Fellows lodge were H. H. Scutt, I. L. Scott. A. J. Wigglesworth, J. 0. Roraback. s. B. Marshall, V. M. Uoe, L. J. Streck, B. O. Heinz.
 Undertaken I. F. Hornbeck had charge of the funeral arrangements.
Connecticut western news., 1912-06-13
Grand List Raised.

A bulletin issued by the state board of equlization gives the amounts added to the 1911 list of the representative towns for the state and county taxation, in ac cordance with section 2,359 of the Stat utes as amended. To the list of towns in this section of the county, additions have been made as follows:
 North Canaan, $75,000; Canaan, $75,- 900; Cornwall, ESQ., ,000; Salisbury, $500,- 900; Sharon, S3o0,0 ,000.
Connecticut western news., 1912-06-13
Killed by Fall

A fall down stairs Thursday resulted in the death of Mrs Edward Norton, aged 65 years, a member of a we'll known family ill Meriden. It is believed her neck was broken. She had been some what ill and was in weakened cordi- tiou. A daughter tried to catch her as she fell, but could not do so. She is sur vlved by her husband, four sops and two daughters.
Connecticut western news., 1912-06-13
WILLIAM ]. ARGALL
Popular Former Canaanrte Dies After
 Lingering Illness.

Lingering Illness.
 The death of William J. Argall oc- cured Monday morning, at Falls Vil- lage after more than two years of illness and suffering, of consum ption. During 2 the last couple of months deceased had been confined to his room, and steadily failed and wasted away. and for the last week of his life. the end seemed likely to come at auy moment.
 Deceased was a native of Michigan, and was 29 years of age. He came, when quite young, to Ore Hill, where he had relatives, and about ten years Falls Village, where he remained until
Connecticut western news., 1912-06-13
WELL KNOWN ILLUSTRATOR

Walter King Stone. Scout Commls-
 sioner ot Boy Scouts.
 The accompanying picture shows Walter King Stone, the we'll known magazine illustrator, landscape artist, naturalist. botanist and savant in bird. lore, accoutred in hiking trim. The
Connecticut western news., 1912-06-13

You can't sit up with my daughter after II o'clock"
 Would you mind telling her that, sir? l have been trying to get home early for six months. life.
Connecticut western news., 1912-06-13
Robins Eight Suuirrel

Residents of Elm street along Bush- nell Park were treated yesterday to what all agreed was a rare sight in the annals of their bird experience, says the Hart ford Courant. A little squirrel was dis porting in the branches of nearby tree and observers were commenting on its agility. Suddenly three robins came in sight and all three went straight after Mr Squirrel Without turning to see what was happening he ascended to the upper regions of the tree with speed, but he could not shake the robins. When he found that leaping from bough to bough was of no avail he descended to the grass, but again the robins were with him and all the time peoking at him as though they would tear him apart. Thus the chase kept up from tree to tree until they all finally disap- peared.
 What the little fellows fate was and why he was the object of such vicious attack is not known, but the witnesses were unanimous in their verdict that their previous sympathy for the robin as a defenseless and inoffensive little oreat- ure was sadly misplaced.
Connecticut western news., 1912-06-13
New T Telephones.

37.4 D. H. Roger, Canaan Valley. 54.4 Thomas Butler, Canaan. 113.2 James Molloy, Falls Village. 48.3 Miss Annie J. Bartlett, Twin
 Lakes. 61-4 Miss Fanny Whittlesey, Twin
 Lakes. 89.5 w. H. Scoville, Cornwall 69-14 James T. Fuller, East Canaan. 32-2 Peter J. Butler, Canaan. l9-6 Brewer Bros, Canaan. 1914 Central Dairy Co.,, Cornwall
 Bridge. SS-4 Mrs. o. A. Sackett, Cornwall. 83-15 Swami Abhedananda, Cornwall 97-3 Mason Noble, Jr., Canaan. 112.6 Robert Horner, West Corn
 wall. 124-6 Geo. H. Mitchell, Twin Lakes.
Connecticut western news., 1912-06-13

Jack-I called on my fiancee this af- ternoon and found her out.
 Tom-You were lucky. Many fellows don't find their fiancees out until after marriage. e.-Boston Transcript.
Connecticut western news., 1912-06-13

He-I want to get married, don't you know s#
 She-Well, why don't you 20 over and talk to my chaperon. She's n widow, you know.-YonkersS Statesman.
The Parker post., 1912-12-14
DOUBLE WHEAT CROP.

That the wheat crops of the United
States can be doubled by crossing the
wild wheats of the semi-arid regions
of the far east and other grades of
the grain and that crops can be as
sured in arid lands and in time of
drouth is a possibility shown by the
scientific discovery of Prof. AarOh-
solin of Jerusalem, according to an
announcement he made a few days
ago at the University of Chicago.
Not only this, but he believes that
the crossing of the wild wheat with
the other kinds will result in a pro-
duet far superior to any now grown.
Furthermore his experiments show
that this hybrid grain thrives in
rocky, shallow and dry soil without
cultivation. 1t means the solution of
the food problem in the arid Oriental
countries and is filled with possibili-
ties for similar lands in this country
That it would add to the wheat crop
of the southwest is apparent. While
we are rapidly covering our farming
area with irrigation systems, barley
and wheat will continue to be grown
to some extent until supplanted by
irrigable crops.
The Parker post., 1912-12-14
Favor Durango Cotton.

Ell CENTRIC, Dec. 10-At meet
ing of the board of directors of the
Imperial Valley Cotton Exchange,
the question came up as to the final
decision on the kind of cotton best
to be grown in Imperial valley.
There was little hesitation in Sc
lecting Durango cotton as the really
profitable crop to plant and handle
here.
This cotton was discovered in Du-
range, Mexico. It's long staple and
fine luster has been discussed often
and the quality has been proved al
ready by generous crops in this sec
ton.
The directors urged that every
planter secure and plant all the Du-
range seed possible to secure the
coming season.
Argyle McLachlan of the Depart.
ment of Agriculture, has made an ex
haustive scientific study of Durango
cotton and is very favorable to it's
general adoption in this valley
The Parker post., 1912-12-14

ter from Wenden within the next
week or two. About thirty men are
employed in the Cunningham Pass
district, and shipments of ore are
Icing made to the Swansea smelter.
The Misses Vera, Raymelle and
Mabel Clare Bezzo departed We'd
nesday night for Pinson, Texas, to
join their father, who is the M. E.
pastor at that place. Through The
Post the young ladies desire to ex-
press their heartfelt thanks and best
wishes to their many friends who
have been so kind and helpful to
them during their residence in Par
ker.
A number of the officials of the
Swansea Consolidated Gold & Cop
per Mining company came down from
Swansea last Sunday by auto and
drove out to inspect the property of
the Arizona-Empire. Among those
in the party were the following: G.
Clerc, vice-president and general
manager w. Schultz, managing di-
rector; Harry T. Hughes, mine sup
erintendent, and w. H. Seamon,
smelter superintendent. All return
ed to Swansea the same evening ex-
cept Mr.. Hughes, who remained over
Monday at the mines. The smelter
people are greatly interested in this
there is a large tonnage available as
soon as the new proposed road is
constructed.
The Parker post., 1912-12-14

water. The desert lands that will
come under irrigation in the near
future lie under the East High Line
Canal, now being constructed by I'M
peT!al Water Company No. 5, whose
office is in Holtville, Cal.
1T is wise for all persons before
raying for locations upon desert lands
to make definate inquiries as to the
possibilities of water for irrigation
because desert lands that cannot be
irrigated are valueleSs.''
The Parker post., 1912-12-14
To Operate Alfalfa Mill.

CHANDLER, Ariz., Dec 11.-Head-
ed by H. E. Fnney of Los Angeles
a coterie of business men of Chand-
Ter, Ariz., and ranch owners in this
vicinity have organized the Arizona
Alfalfa Mill & Feed company with a
capital of $4,000. The company will
shortly start construction of an al
falfa mill with a capacity of three
tons an hour. The mill is made nee
essary because of the constantly in
creasing alfalfa production on the
Chandler ranch of $4,000 acres which
IS irrigated by the Salt River Irriga-
ton system of the United States
government.
The Parker post., 1912-12-14

The National Orange show, in
brief. will be CALIFORNIA; $500, 100000
citrus industry boiled down and in
review before the people of the
southwest and the thrOngs of east
ern tourists sojourning in the land of
sunshine at that time. Fruit grow
ers and packers all over the state
are preparing to build their exhibits
on a more elaborate scale and more
beautiful than ever.
The Parker post., 1912-12-14
Headed Down Colorado.

Juan Lopez and ]. Allesandro, be-
lieved to be burglars, made daring
iailbreak at Needles last Monday.
They are being pursued through the
swamps along the Colorado river by
q posse.
Lopez and Allesandro were ped
ding clothing and sweaters Sun
day when arrested and placed in
iail at Needles. The next morning
the jail was empty. The prisoners,
with the aid of outsiders. it is thought
had succeeded in breaking the lock.
The Parker post., 1912-12-14
Fiesta at HoItville.

Six hundred turkeys, five large
steers, thirty sheep and countless
chickens sizzling over barbecue pits
form a part of the attraction at a
New Year fiesta to be held at Holt
vile. In addition to the barbecue
there will be 5000 mince and apple
pies, 1000 loayes of bread and bar
rels of cranberries. Holtville is eX-
pecting $4,000 guests on New Year
and the committee in charge of af-
fairs is arranging a program of sports
and speaking
The Parker post., 1912-12-14
NEWS OF THE
SOUTHWEST
BUNCH OF BREEZY BRIEFS TAX
EN- FROM EXCHANGES AND
CONDENSED FOR Benefit OF
BUSY READER.
Charter Badly Defeated.

The proposed new city charter for
special election by a vote of a little
more than two to one. The re-
turns showed the following totals:
For charter, 1884; against, 49,
$40.
For anti-free lunch ordinance, 15,-
277; against, 32,324.
For liquor in harbor cities, 1904;
against, 952,
The Parker post., 1912-12-14
Orange Show.

"CalifOrnia's Greatest Mid-Winter
Event will be the Third National
Orange show to be held in San Ber-
nardino, February 1922, 1913, i'm
which the greatest interest is being
manifested throughout California and
the entire Southwest
The Parker post., 1912-12-14
Prospective Settlers Warned.

A warning has been issued by w.
H. Holabird, as receiver of the Cali
fornia Development Company, against
persons putting up money for loca-
tons or filings on desert lands in
the Imperial valley, lying west of the
West Side Main Canal. Beyond that
will be delivered.
cat least no water will be deliver
ed while / am receiver he makes
positive.
There are hundreds of thousands
OF acres of land in Imperial valley
that can be irrigated by gravity
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-12-04

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California gl breach
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the end In the late argument for the
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started a - a civil
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