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Connecticut western news., 1912-08-08
BALD-HEAD NOTES
New Organization Gets Recognition in
 New York Herald.

New Organization Gets Recognition in
 New York Herald. The fame of the Bald Head Club is spreading. Last Sundays Edition of the New York Herald devoted something over half-column of space to the organ ization. which was introduced with this paragraph
 "Uanaan, Conn. which wears the dis l tinction of being the only considerable town in the State that has not claimed 'Baldy Jack Rose as n resident during his Connecticut sojourn of several years, is the headquarters of the newly organ ized Bald Head Club, of America. Officially, Falls Village is the seat of the new institution, but Falls Village is a part of Canaan. It is said that John Rodemeyer, the smooth-pated editor of i the Connecticut Western News, was the prime mover in launching the unique organization.
 Disclaiming both the smooth pate and the credit for launching the organization, The News, which is ever ready to help push a good thing along, rejoioes in the rapid growth of the organization and the distinguished recognition that has came to it, from far and near. Never was new party started under more suspicious conditions nor with more hopeful prospects-not even the Bull Moose party. The Secretary, A. P. Chapman, has received applications and inquiries from many different states, both above and below Mason and Dixon's line, and the popularity of the organization is tremendous and growing more so.
 Fhe late recruits include Hon. Thomas Dudley Bradstreet, state comptroller; F. Clarence Bissell. deputy comptroller James P. Woodruff, state building and loan commissioner; Frederick E. Dioker- man, superintendent of the Capitol; B. Frank Marsh, chief clerk in state treas urer's office P. Davis Oakley, assessor. all of Hartford; Editor George O. Wood ruff, of the Litchfield Inquirer, A subcommittee of the executive committee, having under consideration the protest of Chairman w, w. Norton concerning the clause making eligible for membership any man of moral character "who has bald spot as big as ten cents," will report as a compro- mise, recommendation that the lan- guage remain as it is but the acreage Of badness may be covered by ten copper cents, at the option of the committee ou credentials.
 President R. J. Orr has appointed the following banquet committee, who will confer soon and fix date for the first annual banquet, which will be at the Falls Village Inn: Chairman, Walter w. Norton; Wm. B. Perry, Jr., A. P. Chapman, F. k. Egleston, Walter J. Kellogg, John Rodemeyer. The presi. dent is, ex-offioio, a member of this com mittee.
 Secretary Chapman has received from a hair specialist ill Lake Preston, South Dakota, another proposition to grow hair on the barest, smoothest head, and take job of re-hairing the whole club at re- duced rates,
 F. E. Eglestou, one of the charter members, nOminates Rev. II. B. Chown of Brewster, N. '. for chaplain.
Connecticut western news., 1912-08-08
MAY BE REEL AND PIERCE
Candidates Talked of for the Nomination for Repre-
 SantatiXa.

With the national convention out of the way, the prehminaries to the state conventions all fixed, and the issues all plainly set forth or understood, the home guard politicians feel 1t incumbent upon them to begin to cast about for available material for the more import ant local offices, especially the post of representative in the legislature.
 Although there has been no official or authoritative announcement of a slate, on either side, it is common talk among those who either know or think they know, that the republican candidate for the representative nomination will be First Selectman William J. Reel. In ful inquiry among those who might be expected to have line on the political probabilities, MT. Reel is the only man either mentioned or thought of in con- nection with the nomination. It is vaguely intimsted that this was a tacit understanding two years ago, when Mir E. D. Norton was nominated.
 MT. Reel. when approached on the subject few days ago, said, with that expression of mild surprise that dis tinguishes the man of experience in public life;
 Really, have no idea whom the party will select for the representative nomination. I have heard no names mentioned, and the suggestion that may be the candidate is all news to me, I assure you"
 On the democratic side, the name most prominently mentioned for the nomination is that of Selectman Burton E. Peirce to succeed Representative Edward L. Roberts, though it is affirm ed that the real slate makers have not as yet conferred upon the matter. MT. Peirce, however, says he is not 8 candi- date and doesn't want the nomination, though he does not emphatically declare that he would dodge it if it were thrown at him. He says the party should nomi- nate MT. Roberts to succeed himself. MT. Roberts, however. declares he will not be a candidate again, under any circumstances.
Connecticut western news., 1912-08-08
FINE ANNUAL CLAMBAKE Bushels of Clans, Chicken and Other Things Consumed
 at the Feast.

The annual clambake of the annual clambake club was held in O'Hara's grove, near Twin Lakes, Sunday after noon, and scored the usual annual suo. cess. About sixty guests were present to enjoy the feast and the festivities, which were fully up to the annual standard. They arrived by team, by train. on foot; but principally by the auto bus service maintained through out the day by Bullock's Fireproof Garage, making frequent trips to and from the scene of the festivities.
 The bake was prepared by Caterer Lindstrom, of Norfolk, and was all that a genuine Rhode Island clambake could be expected to be. To make up the feast there were three bushels of clans, 40 pounds of bluefish. one-half bushel sweet potatoes, 24 pounds chick en, six dozen ears of sweet corn, and when the bake opened at g o'clock, the aroma was most appetizing and irresist- ible, and everybody present partook of it voraciously, with its accompaniment of watermelon and other creature com forts.
 The feast was preceded by games and sports, which furnished ample excite ment, and the entire program went off without 8 hitch or a regrettable incl dent-harring, perhaps, the balkiness of the horse which was conveying Phil. Orben, Joe Camel and Henry Wellner, home from the feast. The animal mis. behaved to such an extent that Orben and Wellner finally abandoned the rig and came home in the Bullock auto, leaving Camel to navigate the chaise and persuade the horse as best he could-but he finally got home.
 Guests were present from Canaan, Falls Village, Salisbury, Norfolk, Shef- field and New Britain.
Connecticut western news., 1912-08-08
East Canaan Waxed Them

Housatonic correspondent of the Pitts field Journal "The Housatonic base ball team explained by William Camp. bell were defeated by the East Canaan, Conn.,, team on Edgewood parw, Satur- day afternoon score 9 to 1. The local team made their only run in the first inning, Marcelle Favre's three base hit being partly responsible for it. The feature of the game was the twirling of Fred Murphy of the East Canaan team, who pitched excellent ball for the SearIes team last season"
Connecticut western news., 1912-08-08
Col. TomIinson,s Political Joke.

Col. W. F. Tomlinson, of Danbury, who has many friends among the Ca- naan business men. went through Tues day morning, stopping off just long enough to make the prediction. based on his observation, that Teddy is going to be elected" He says he has observed that "where two or three are gathered together talking politics, Roosevelt is always the subject cussed and discussed, and Taft isn't mentioned once where Teddy is mentioned ten times" The Colonel says business in his llne is ''first- rate" He is an undertaken.
Connecticut western news., 1912-08-08
A Successful Affair.

The cake, ice cream and fancy goods sale given by the ladies of Christ church Guild, in Town Hall, Friday afternoon and evening, was a successful and enjoy able affair and largely attended. The delicac1es were in good demand, the fancy work captivated the lady patrons to such an extent that every article in the large display was sold at an early hour. In the evening there was danc- ing. The receipts from the affair were about $100.
Connecticut western news., 1912-08-08
Pine Grove chautau qua Assembly.


 The Pine Grove Assembly and Camp meeting will open the evening of Au- gust 15 and continue until and include Sunday, the 25th. The program will be unusually attractive in it's array of con- certs, entertainments and lectures. Dr. Jesse Lyman Hurlbut of Newark N. J. will be present nearly the entire session and will present an interesting series of lectures some of which will be superbly illustrated.
 Dr. Hurlbut has the distinction of be- ing one of a very few men who annually lecture at Chautauqua,N. Y. and he could not be secured for Pine Grove only be. cause he has become personally interest. ed in tue place and enjoys spending some time there every Summer.
 Mrs. Kittie Middlebrook will conduct classes in Physical Culture and assisted by her daughter Ruth will often be heard in readings. Miss Amelia A. Cook will conduct classes in Domestic Science which are always we'll attended and ap- preciated by the economical housekeep- CT.
 The last four days of the session will be devoted to religious services. Rev. David Hughes of New York City, form erly a Welsh opera singer, will have charge of the singing during the camp meeting and will speak several times It is expected that Fanny J. Crosby will again visit tbe Grove the last day 0' the meeting.
Connecticut western news., 1912-08-08
MOTORMAN HELD
Must Answer to MansIaughter for the
 Killing of Mrs. Rogan.

MuSt answer TO ManSIduRnter TOT the
 Killing of Mrs. Rogan.
 Motorman William G. Wolcott and Conductor George H. O'Neil, in charge of the trolley car from which Mrs. Rogan was hurled to her death on strlk- ing a curve at Great Burlington last week, are held in $1 800 and $2OO bonds, respectively, the former to answer to the charge of manslaughter and the latter as a material witness. The hearings will be held in Great Burlington next Wednesday morning. It is alleged that the car was travelling at an excessive rate of speed which was not reduced when the curve was reached.
 Wolcott was unable to obtain bail and is in Pittsfield jail awaiting the hearing.
Connecticut western news., 1912-08-08
Rnu Scouts Gannn

/ Last Saturday night the Boy Scouts had very interesting meeting at the home of MT. and Mrs. H. E. Lyles. Plans were made for week, August 15 to 22, in camp at East Pond, a lake about ten miles from Canaan. The boys are to hike 1t all the way, carrying their own packs.
 Some of the boys were also measured for their Scout suits. which will be or dered this week.
 NELSON L. PARSONS, Secretary.
Connecticut western news., 1912-08-08
Troons Through Canaan.

A special train went south through Canaan yesterday, conveying troops for the big maneuvers. It consisted of six stock cars, two baggage cars, three Pull mans, four cars of wagons. The troops were Go. A. U. s. Signal Corps, of Fort Omaha, Neb., Captain Rubottom in com mand. There were 96 men, 106 horses and mules, two wireless outfits. They left Omaha last Saturday, bound for Bridgeport.
Connecticut western news., 1912-08-08
Kicked by an OK.

John Angevine's little son, George had a very narrow escape from fatal injury in Warren, the other day. He went behind an OK team when one of the ami. mals kicked him iD the forehead. The OK had just lost a shoe, which probably saved the boys life.
Connecticut western news., 1912-08-08
| ake'S New Job.

It is stated that Superinte udent o, s. Lake, whose resignation was announced last week. is to become general superin- tendent of the Minneapolis and St. Louis Railroad
Connecticut western news., 1912-08-08
The Bishop Preached.

Christ Church was filled. last Sunday, owing to the announcement that Bishop Olmsted, of Colorado would preach; and the large congregation heard a sermon of exceptional eloquence and power.
Connecticut western news., 1912-08-08
State Directors Meet.

A meeting of the board of Directors and Legislative Committee, State Busi- ness Mems Association, will be held at the Hotel Garde, Hartford, Thursday, Aug. 10th.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1912-02-03
Mrs. Hayes Gone to Rest

A late issue Of the Waterbury, Vt.
Record announces the death Of the
revered mother of the Hayes boys OF
this place. The Record pays the fol-
lowing tribute to this devoted moth
er and good woman:
Mrs. William Hayes died at her
Eome on Main street last Thursday
afternoon. The cause Of her death
was old age, she being 50 years old.
Mrs. Hayes was born In the County
Limerick, Ireland, September 81,
1892. At the age of "a she came to
this country. She was married in
ls4l, two children being born In Ire
land. but both dying in infancy.
When Mr.. and Mrs. Hayes came to
this country they first located in
Waterbury, later moving to North
field, where Mr.. Hayes was employ
ed in the building Of the Central Ver-
mont railroad. They returned to Wa
terbury and purchased a farm in
South Duxbury, where they resided
four years, after which they purchas-
ed farm on Crossett hill, and resid-
ed there "a years.
I Mr.. and Mrs. Hayes celebrated
their 8lst wedding anniversary on
the Crossett hill farm. Mr.. Hayes
died eight years ago, and four years
ago Mrs. Hayes moved to her Main
street home.
Mrs. Hayes was the mother OF
twelve children, ten Of whom are
now living. They are Patrick Hayes,
John Hayes, William Hayes, Miss
Annie Hayes and Miss Julia Hayes,
of Waterbury; Mrs. Ellen Ryan, OF
Montpelier; Mrs. Mary Burke, of
Franklyn, n. H.; f. T. Hayes, of
Providence, r. l., and James and
Joseph Hayes, of Meeker, Colorado.
Mrs. Hayes was one of the pioneer
mothers Of this locality. NShe was
the Oldest member Of st. Andrews
church, and her devotion to the
church has always been apparent. In
spite of her home duties she has al
4 ways had time to do those kind,
neighborly acts which count for so
much in life today.
Mrs. Hayes Was a devoted mother
and her closeness to her children was
shown at the time OF her death, when,
with one exception, all were present
4 at her bedside.
The funeral was held from st. An
drews church Monday morning al
ten o'cIock. Father Doheny Of Bris.
tol was the celebrant Of the mass, and
Father Coffey was present In 'he
sanctuary. The regular choir fur
nished the music. d. T. Harvey wat
in charge, and the bearers were the
Eve sons, Patrick, William, John
James and Edmund Hayes, and one
grandson, James Ryan Of Framing
ham, Mass. The burial was in the
Catholic cemetery In Duxbury.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1912-02-03
Death Of Mrs. Purdy

Speaking of the death Of Mrs. s. L..
Purdy, which occurred at Palisade
recently, "a Grand Junction paper says /:
MRS. Purdy came overland, In a
wagon, from Kansas to this valley
with her husband, one Of the coura-
geous band of pioneers who invaded
this raw country In the fall of 1882.
They located on what is now the
Purdy mesa, sixteen miles southeast
Of this city. Struggling against the
1ardships of solitude and the prIva-
tions which always go with an un-
settled region, the couple reared their
family of nine children, six Of whom
still reside in this valley, and lived
frugally but happily.
"Ten years ago the Purdy family
moved to Palisade, where Mrs. Pur-
dy ran the Palisade hotel for num-
Der Of years, before retiring from ac-
tive life to live on the fruits of their
toll. Mrs. Purdy was a devoted moth
or and lovable woman, whose death
will create a vacancy In many heart
throughout the valley.
stThe deceased was born In Penn
sylvsnia in 1851, and was married
when quite young. She had attained
the distinction of becoming great
grandmother several times, her
daughters, Mrs. Mary Williams Of
this city and Mrs. John Parton Of
Green River. Utah, both being ac-
corded the title Of grandmother, al
though still young women.
MRS. Purdy is survived by her
husband, five daughters and four
sons. The names of the children are
Elmer Purdy, q Palisade rancher;
William Purdy, Of Meeker, manager
of the telephone company there; 8.
J. Purdy, Of Lemon Grove, Cal. and
Harry Purdy, the youngest son, who
is now living at Palisade; Mrs. Mary
Williams, of this city; Mrs. John
Parton, onGreen River, Utah; Mrs.
Carrie Mars, of Palisade; Mrs. Geo.
Blain, wife of Taxidermist Biain of
this city, and Mrs. Lewis, Of Paii-
SADIE"
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1912-02-03
R. E. VICKERY
Adminis,ria,or's Notice

Estate Of John y. Dunn, doceaseo.
The undersigned, having been. hPPointsq
Tunn, late Of the county Of Rio Blanco, In
the state Of Colorado, deceased, hereby gives
court Of AID Rio Bfanco county, 1t the
court house in Meeker IN SAID COUNTY ,atths
Warch next, at which time all persons hav:
ing claims against said estate are notified
and requested to attend for the purpose Of
debted to said estate are requested to make
Immediate payment to the undersigned.
Dated at Neekef, Colorado, this 6th DAY
THcnAs r. DUNK. Administrator:
First pub. Jan. 18th last pub. Feb. srd, Isl1.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1912-02-03

For a sprain you will find Cham
berlain's Liniment excellent. 1t al
lays the pain, removes the soreness.
and soon restores the parts to a
healthy condition. 25c aud 5Oc bot
ties. For sale by all dealers.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1912-02-03
Dr.. Taylor, dentist, Meeker.

Here is . message Of hope and good
cheer from Mrs. G. J. Martin, Boone
Mill, Va. who Is the mother Of eigh-
teen children. Mrs. Martin was cur
ed Of stomach trouble aud constipa-
tion by Chamberlain's Tablets after
flve years OF, suffering, and now re-
commends these tablets to the pub
lie. Sold by all dealers.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1912-02-03
Will cure your cold
BROMO-FERRIN
while you sleep.
Shocking Sounds

in Che earth are sometimes heard be-
fore q terrible earthquake, that warn
Of the coming peril. Natures warn
ings are kind. That dull pain or ache
In the back warns You that the kid
neys need attention II you would e.
cape those dangerous maladies, drop
~, diabetes or Bright's disease. Take
Electric Bitters at once and see back
ache fly and all your best feelings re-
turn. my son received great benefit
from their use for kidney and blsd-
der trouble" writes Peter Bondy,
South lockwood, Mich. ''It 10 GER
tainly q great kidney medicine" Try
it. 6Oc, At all druggists.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1912-02-03
Hauling and Team Work

1 am ready at any time to do all
kinds Of hauling and team work,
such - hauling hay, coal, lumber,
kindling wood, etc. Leave orders al
Sanderson's store.
FRANK II. TATRo.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1912-02-03

Harry Young is now located in
Rifle and has charge Of the Hunter
blacksmith shop. Harry is a fine
workman and has many friends on
White river, all of whom should call
on him when they go to Rifle.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1912-02-03

Railroad building is now quite ac-
tive-in this and other sections Of the
state. This is the time Of year when
railroad is built into every section
OF the state-which Is In need of such
an enterprise.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1912-02-03

The semi-annual statement of the
Steamboat school district, published
last week, shows warrants outstand-
ing against the general, special and
building funds to the amount Of
%, $3.50 with$1, 1858 cash on hand.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1912-02-03

Our esteemed contemporary, the
Craig Empire, completed the first
year of its journalistic existence with
its last issue, and 1t Is now a very
healthy and prosperous yearling.
Here's THE HERALD's congra tula-
tions,
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1912-02-03

With the meeting Of the Demo-
cratic State Central committee in
Denver next Monday, the state and
national campaign, 80 far as the
Democrata are concerned, will be
fairly opened.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1912-02-03

Anyway, brother Andy was kind
enough to leave John D. little
something for his old age when he
cleaned him up years ago.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1912-02-03

All persons knowing themselves
indebted to The Meeker Drug Co.
prior to January IL. 1918. are re-
quested to call and settle 1t once, rs
1t 10 the wish to settle the estate rs
soon ~ possible. All accounts are
due and payable to Roy Robertson.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1912-02-03

DR.. Hubbard IL permanently locat-
ed In the Hugus building, room IL.
Once phone, No. 81; residence phone,
No. "a.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1912-02-03

"Uncle Andy told the Stanley
congressional committee how he go'
ahead Of John d. Doubtless he'll
now tell John how he got ahead OF
the committee.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1912-02-03
oLD-rIMERs' REUNION
And Dance Will be Held on Friday
Evening, February 9th
Notice

On counting noses this week II WAS
discovered that II all the pfonesra
and their immediate families attend
cd, all the halls in town would not
accommodate the crowd. Therefora.
1t was decided to limit the gathering
to pioneers and their wives and ptO-
neer bachelors.
Aftes. the organization Of the Pto-
neers' society 1t is proposed to take
steps for . summer meeting Of the
pioneers, to which all, old and young
pioneers, will be welcomed. just
what shape this gathering will ~
sumo will be determined - soon -
an organization ia perfected.
GENERAL
F e Sheridan, E p Wilber, w d
Saltmsrsh, E Rooney and F n Jo-
Hantgen.
RECEPTION
AC Moulton, w H Clark, F N Jos
Hantgen, H 8 Harp, L p Craig. , =
Sheridan and their wives.
RS Ball, J L Tagert, T J Castidays
r Hartke, Lee Peterson and v a
Dikeman.
FLOOR
EP Wilber, w A Fairfield. F A
Harker, Chas Bloomfield and L +
Devlin.
DOOR
Frank Clark and Ben Nichols.
REGIsTRATISN
HI Hay and H A Wildhack.
EMBARRASSMENT
EO Lloyd, A M Pierce, H T VIII
son, B C Howey, Fletcher Hay, r "
Fairfield, Robert Metzger, s Q Pat
terson, M T Ryan, A G Ellison, WI
Pattison, o. H Lunney, B Nimeriek
J Freund, w H Miller and John "A
| Watson.
PERMANENT ORGANIZATION Il
AC Moulton, w H Clark, r Old
land, James Lyttie, L B Walbridee,
J L Riland, A Burnham, Thos Bakss
J w Rector, Harry Goff and + 4
Bloomfield. 5
4 HONORARY MEMBERs
Newton Major, Jack Houston WA
\ Keller, J H Lskamp "a
Y YElss ,laAsss 80 @feaaestsd4to brlI
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1912-02-03

The straw vote is now all the vo-
que. It's only reliable when your
fsvorite candidate shows the longest
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1912-02-03
straw.

Editor Patterson of the News
switched from legs to babies during
the past week. Evidently the leg
show didn't meet with popular ap-
proval.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1912-02-03

President Taft expects that his at
titude on apeace'' will help him win
his fight"
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1912-02-03

Galvanized chimneys. any size,
made to order, by A. E. Lytle.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1912-02-03

arl,s laAsss SO ~fcqueatsd 70 bring
baskets Of refreshments. Some Of
the committee will be In the I. O. O..
F. hall tup-stairs) during the day to
receive them.
A general invitation is extended
to all pioneers of Mofiat and Routt
counties to attend, swap talk and re-
new old acqaintances.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1912-02-03

Champ Clark is looming up as a
favorite ..dark horse" in this state.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1912-02-03

Scouting and huming, At A. E.
Lytle's
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1912-02-03

What three vowels express trouble?
I. o. U.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1912-02-03
The blacksmith may be an expert
forger without being arrested for 1t.

For Sale-about 100 ton Of fne mix.
ed hay. See Frank Tatro.