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The Mena weekly star., 1912-04-04

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The Mena weekly star., 1912-04-04
KITCHEN FURNISHINGS,

a full and well assorted stock of GRANITE
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Ties and other FURNISHINGS. at PRICES
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Connecticut western news., 1912-05-16
, PosToFFIcE RULING.

The following ruling by the Postoffice Depart ment at Washington makes it obligatory upol the publisher to either discontinue all subscrip tions not renewed one year after expiration of thu time to which they are paid, or pay regular postal rate-one cent per copy--in, advance which must necessarily be added to the regular subscription price to the subscriber thus il arrears:
 ''The right of publishers to extend in good faith credit on subscriptions is recognized and will not be abridged, and although all subscriptions are regarded as expiring with the period for which they are obtained, nev- ertheless, in order to give an opportunity to secure renewals, copies of their publications will be accepted for mailing as to subscribers at the usual second-class rates of postage for period of one year from the date of expira- tion; but copies sent to persons after one year from the date of the expiration of their subscriptions, unless such subscriptions be expressly renewed for a definite time. togeth- CT with an actual payment of subscription or bona fide promise of payment, will not be accepted at the pound rate, but will be &C., cepted at the transient second-class rate of one cent for each four ounces or fraction thereof, prepaid by stamps affixed"
Connecticut western news., 1912-05-16
What the Other Fellows Say

By the will of the late Colonel Astor it appears that his heirs will be "lifted above want" unless they want the uni verse.-Bridgepor Standard.
 The Methodist bishops favor letting church people decide for themselves on amusements.s This will remove high low jack from the hay-mow to the parlor. -Pittsfeld Journal.
 The State Trade school,is a new thing in Connecticut. The few that have been established are of an experimental nature. But they are making good. There is a vital need of such institutions and they are capable of great usefulness and bene- fits far beyond the dreams of those who believe in them. Given the proper train ing this world never offered youth better chances for success than in the present age.-Bristol Press.
 O, for dark horse that could go some! -Pittsfeld Eagle.
 The President can use the English language--on occasion-quite as effec- lively as the Colonel. He did so in that Monday speech of his at Chillicothe. "I do not recollect," he said, "that in the 7 years Theodore Roosevelt awas Presi- dent his path was strewn with the bodies of the dead bosses he had killed"-Hart- ford Courant.
 The Harvester trust is hoping that "some plan will be found' whereby the proposed government prosecution will be avoided. That's what they all say, but afterwards they only chuckle at the boost such suits give to the valuation of their stocks.-Hartford Post. 
 No one can blame the town of Ismay in Texas for wanting to change its name. Bridgeport Post.
 The only kind of bricks the American suffragetets are using are ice cream bricks.-Waterbury Republican.
 Don't get discouraged ladies. You will yet have a representative upon the board of education.-New Haven Jour nal-Courier
Connecticut western news., 1912-05-16

field, or the race track, or the prize ring, or the dog fight, to celebrate Memorial Day"
 The increasing difficulty of arousing public interest in an appro priate observ- ance of Memorial Day is not only a shame but source of deep concern to those who have the cause of the soldier and his memory at heart. AS the years go by, and the soldiers graves increase in number, in the same ratio the ranks of the living veterans are decreasing and weakening, and their Memorial Day task becomes the more arduous and it is cold comfort to the survivors to see and realize that public indifference grows in proportion as their ranks di minish, and Memorial Day becomes more and more a national play-day.
 It has been suggested that as an offset to this growing tendency to misappro- priate the soldiers day, the date be changed by Congress, and fixed on the last Sunday in May. Such a readjust- ment might obviate some of the Objec- tionable features but it would not alSer the manifest fact that what we sorely need is a new baptism of patriotism and a livelier genuine sense of gratitude and appreciation of the nations heroes, liv- ing and dead.
Connecticut western news., 1912-05-16
Letters From the People
Memorial Day Observances

To the Editor of The News:
 At the last Business Men S smoker one of the gentlemen present expressed the wish that greater interest in the ob- servance of Memorial Day could be aroused in our town.
 It has occurred to me that the best way to arouse such interest would be to get back to the original purpose for which the day was set apart that is, to make the visiting of the cemeteries and placing flowers on the graves of the de- parted heroes the main feature of the day. The idea of the day is to keep alive the memory of the brave men who offered their lives to maintain the in. tegrity of our nation. and nothing Is so likely to promote this object and to touch our hearts and give us realizing sense of what those men did as to stand by their graves and see their comrades strew flowers on them.
 This custom of visiting the graves on a certain day of the year prevails in some European countries and is very popular there. Then, at this time of the year, it is most delightful to be out in the open air.
 I think there should be public meet ing lasting about an hour and a half early in the afternoon. After that let people do as they like. But Ill the morning let all those who live near the different cen1eteries be prepared to meet the G. A. R. men as they arrive, and as- sist at the decoration of the graves. And I think the Boy Scouts and Camp Fire Girls should be present, at least at the Lower Cemetery. W.
 Canaan, May 14.
Connecticut western news., 1912-05-16
MEMORIAL DAY SPIRIT.

In another column a correspondent -tthe original purpose for which Memo rial Day was set apart, and offers sug- gestions which, if adopted, would help to bring about such an observance of the day as the founders undoubtedly in- tended
 With the correspondents criticism we are ill full sympathy. There has long been a general feeling, which is intensi- flying year by year, that the real spirit of Memorial Day is being overshadowed by the growing tendency of the present generation to appropriate It as day of pleasure, sport and revelry. The pro- test has been voiced every year, but without avail The merrymaking idea has become so inseparably associated with the holiday feature that Memorial Day, primarily designed as a day of solemn and sacred practice and medita- tion, has become an occasion of license for every form of amusement, innocent and otherwise. and practices entirely foreign to the spirit of it's purpose.
 ;Manifestly the making of the day a legal holiday, dedicated to the memory of the soldier dead, has thwarted its ewn object, and the great mass of the people, liberated from the care and wear and tear of work and business, unmind- ful of the purpose and character of the day, disregard the memorial exercises, take no notice of the little company of veterans plodding to the cemetery with flowers for the graves of their comrades, and no interest in @the beautiful custom of paying sad and loving tribute to the heroic dead, but hasten away to the ball
Connecticut western news., 1912-05-16
Where the Laugh Comes In

Betty Botter bought some butter. But, she said, "this butter's bitter If l put it in my batter, It will make my batter bitter. But bit of better butter Will but make my batter better" So she bought bit O butter Better than the bitter butter, And made her bitter batter better. So twas better Betty Botter i Bought bit of better butter.
 Tit Bits.
 What on earth is Maria stewing and fussing so about?
 She's afraid she'll be late to the meet ing of her Don't Worry 0lub.-Balti- more American.
 How did you enjoy the play? Don't you think the plot quite unique and daring? e.,.
 Yes, indeed. The dancing was the best I have ever seen.-Detroit Free Press.
 Our culture club generally has a full attendance. 1 The ladies are brought through mu- tual admiration, no doubt. | No; through mutual distrust.-Wash- | ington Herald.
 Teacher-Why, Willie, these prob- lems are all wrong What is the trouble?
 Willie--I dunno. I worked awful hard before l could even get 'em wrong. Judge.
 The young men have chosen her to be Queen of May.
 And how do the other girls like that ?
 Don't seem to like it. They're all in- urgents.-Washingt Herald.
 What this town needs is a good active and aggressive dog catcher.
 You got some one you want ap- pointed?
 No, but my wife's got poodle Houston Post.
 Mrs. u-Riche-"Yes, I think thatu do. It's 'andsome looking globe, so if you'll just git a few more islands painted on them empty spaces I'll have that one !'-London Opinion.
 We heiresses have many rivals for our handk1ECI GIUOII( ECE |HI replied Miss Cayenne. ,'you must feel as if the pathway of life were filled with pocketbook snatchers. "- Washington Star. F.. "Why," exclaimed MT. Growcher, are, some women such industrious gos- sips p
 II don't know" replied Miss Cay enne "but l have sometimes suspected the poor things were trying to get to- gether enough news to make home en- tertaininng for their husbands.-Wash- ington Star, s- ....
Connecticut western news., 1912-05-16
Teachers Institute.

There will be Teachers Institute at Lakeville Public School. Saturday, May IS. The program follows:
 9:3o- Geography and Arithmetic, Grades I.-V., Miss Wiedl, Danbury Nor nal School.
 10:00-Penmanship, Grade III, Miss Slater, Danbury Normal School.
 10:30- Language, Grade VI, Miss Schoenblum, Hartford. ua all:O0-Retsrdation and Elimination. Hon. 0. D.. Hine. Hartford. a The first three speakers will give model lessons in their respective sub- jects.
 The meeting will be open to the public.
Connecticut western news., 1912-05-16
MisIendinr Statements.

5,f Persons who have been circulating pe- ftitlons for signatures in behalf of the anti-suffrhgists in the religions and other institutions of the city which fur snish homes for seifsupportinR women,
 have gone to some pains to explain that
 raac,,ad ts,,a,sty I,, l,1,a,. ,-,'
 have met the conditions of the law GOV eripg their franchise ara not compelled
 to vote. In fact, great many very good and cohscientious men in very
 many elections do not exercise their privilege i'll. this 'direetiouy- Hartford ,Postsleu svaa~s 34st a,tt Ya9 ig2lt55u
Connecticut western news., 1912-05-16
THURSDAY. MAY 16, 1912
CHOICE OF FRIENDS.

There is not hing so important as the choice of frien dship; for it both reflects character and affects it. A man is known by the company he keeps. This is an infallible test; for his thoughts and desires and ambi- tions and loves. are revealed here. Hugh Black.
Connecticut western news., 1912-05-16
Epworth League Installation.

Next Sunday evening, at 7:30, at the Methodist church, the newly elected officers of the Epworth League will be installed Theprogra e. is as follows: Hymn lS4.
 Prayer.
 Male Quartette, "What Junior League means to me-" by tho Juniors.
 Solo, Miss DeHart
 Installation of officers.
 Remarks by president. vice.president and paStor,
 Collection. Hymn l13.
 Epworth League benedictiop.
Connecticut western news., 1912-05-16
NORTH CANAAN HAS

A population 0f 2,171, (census of 1910) Two railroads.
 National and Savings Banks. Trolley railroad extending through the Berkshires to Pittsfeld and beyond. Up-to-date High School and 1rst-class school system. Five churches.
 First-class hotel. Fire department. including chemical en- zine. ,.....
 Six miles of State Roads.
 Electric light and power plant, Complete Sewer System. Never-failing water supply and the best water in the state.
 Wide-awake Business Mems Association. Extensive lime and iron industries. Fraternal and benefit societies. Brass band.
 Up-to-date department stores. Pure air and wholesome climate.
Connecticut western news., 1912-05-16
USE YOUR TALENT.
BY EMMA RoDEMEYER WATT

If you use your single talent
 For the good of all mankind, Oh, my friends, it will surprise you
 At the benefits you'll find. Do you say you nave no talent
 That there is no work for youf If you'll only look about you
 You will find something to do. If you but speak words of cheering
 To the hearts borne down with woe It will fill your life with sunshine
 AS you watch their sadness go. For to freely give is mighty
 In its power to return, And the light that once is kindled
 Evermore on earth will burn.
Connecticut western news., 1912-05-16
THE NEWS, AGENTS

Extra copies of The News are on sale at tn of1ceof publication and at
 Dempsey's DAhg Store, Canaan, Egglestor's Drug Store, Sharon, Post Office, East Canaan.
 D. H. Oakes' Store. Lakeville, Post Office. Falls Village,
 George T. Johnson's Store, Norfolk F. H. Smith & Co.'S Store Ashley Falls w. D. French, Sheffield, Mass. A. L. Dickinson. Salisbury.
 J. W. Morgan, Great Burlington, Mass.
Connecticut western news., 1912-05-16

Those who were not present missed a rare evening of profitable enjoyment. Al the conclusion of the exc rcises, all pres ent went home, expres sing themselves well repaid for their trouble.
Connecticut western news., 1912-05-16
Doing For the Town .S%e-oS

Get together. Pull together-Team work is what counts and the bigger the team the better the connt.-Connec. ticut Western News.
 "Get together, pull together p'
 Is the slogan of our town;
 How it makes the hills of trouble s
 Totter, then come tumblihg u6Pnt "Get together. pull together. I1---.--.-.-
 Oh, it grips us all at last
 Making hardened grouches sunny
 When their stubbornness is past. "Get together, pull together !"
 Gee,'it stirs up local pride;
 Bringing even the yipdifferentL CCC
 To fight bravely on our side. -"Get together, pull together !'
 Cry it in the village street ;5 stv-,5s,. Print it daily in the paper
 Din it into those you meet.
 "Get together. pull togethehei' es
 From the rise to set of sun; Keep the battle song a-ringin'
 Till at last the day is won. I ."Get together, pull together !" i
 Listen How the whole world sings z When the women. men and children /. Start to fight for better things Joe HolIister in Pittsfeld Eagle
Connecticut western news., 1912-05-16
AS AN ADVERTISING MEDIUM

The News should appeal with special force to the sagacious business man.
 It has an extensive circulation in Western Connecticut, and especially throughout Litch- field County and Southern Berkshire.
 It has competent staff of wide-awake cor respondents in the various towns to report the local doings each week, and goes into the homes and is perused by the entire families of the thrifty intelligent, reading class of people whom the long-headed advertiser most desires to reach
Connecticut western news., 1912-05-16

Referring to Senator .. W. :Barnum as candidate for the gubernatorial nomination, the Hartford Courant says: "Mr. Barnum is exceedingly popular wherever he is known, and he has lots of friends, too" Quite correct.
Connecticut western news., 1912-05-16

Mrs. Madeline Force Astor finds open to her a way of "beating' this legacy game. She receives from her husbands s estate $100,000 outright and the income from $5, 5,000,000 during the years she re mains single. Suppose she remains 8 widow say six years. In that time she would be able to accumulate a small sized fortune from the millions to which string is attached. .-Pittsfield Eagle.
 But while we're supposfng, why not suppose the young widow marries Vim ecent Astor-which would be much near CT an ideal match than her first one, any way-and trust to the young man s influence to obviate the forfeiture of the income?
Connecticut western news., 1912-05-16

Ex.President Roo sevelt is announced to deliver seventy-three speeches in Ohio in seven days. Plainly this pre- liminary campaign is a test of athletic endurance.
Connecticut western news., 1912-05-16

Charles W. Morse, the ice king and bank wrecker. who was recently par doned from the Federal prison at Att lanta. by President Taft, as 8 dying man. in order that he might go home and die outside the prison, is coming back from Germany, where he has been recuperating his health, and is pre- sumably we'll and strong enough to take another whaok at the game of high finance.
Connecticut western news., 1912-05-16

Subscribers are requested to notify the pub MSber promptly of any failure to receive paper regularly changes of residence etc.
Connecticut western news., 1912-05-16

Every citizen, of either sex, should give support and encouragement to the Boy Scouts and Camp-Fir Girls.
Connecticut western news., 1912-05-16
WRITE LETTER ABOUT IT

est to The News readers are invited, but nc Attention will be paid to anonymous letters.
Connecticut western news., 1912-05-16

Evidently that Clayton road, like the road to Jordan, lam hard road to trabble," especially on Sunday.
Connecticut western news., 1912-05-16

Molly, the new cook, had a habit of keeping her mouth ajar, the greater part of the time. The habit annoyed her mistress exceedingly, and one morning she lost all patience.
 ''MoIly, your mouth is open" said the mistress. -#. -.<'
 "Indeed. ma'am, so It is" said Molly, grinning. Il opened it." - Youths Companion.
Connecticut western news., 1912-05-16

Taft and Roosevelt are still ahead of each other, in the number of delegates thus far elected.
Connecticut western news., 1912-05-16

- An exchange declares that the story that tight skirts are srespon sible for knock-kneed women was inspired by selfish cloth manufacturers. 1I5GGlL '
Connecticut western news., 1912-05-16

ThaA hard-headed prison doctor is probab1S~not far from right when he says that if the Rev. Ricfeson isn't already insane, those expert "alienists will drive him stark, staring, raying mad with their 'stests.n n
Connecticut western news., 1912-05-16

A community is known by the side walks it keeps.
Connecticut western news., 1912-05-16

Get Together. Pull Together. The result will be not only gratifying, but astonishing.
Connecticut western news., 1912-05-16
THE coLoNEL's CHOIR

They are telling one something like this, on ex- President Roosevelt, by way of tribute to his o'er-weening self-sufd- ciency.
 The Colonel had shuff1ed off this mortal coil and marched straight up to Saint Peters gate. At his approach the portals were opened wide and he entered in without having to wait to be an nounced. He hadn't been long in the Celestial City before he formulated a plan to reorganiBe the angel choir. Summoning Saint Peter into his pres ence, he disclosed his plan and proceeded to instruct the Saint ill the part he was to play in the preliminary work.
 II am at your service, sir" said Saint Peter, lowing low.
 "Very well," said the Colonel. "Now pay attention. Take out your note- book and pencil and get this straight : want million soprano angels"
 "Yes, sire," responded Saint Peter, writing.
 "And a million altos-get that?
 -"Yes, sire." And million tenors.''
 "Yes, sire," said the Saint, jotting it down. and waiting for further orders.
 "Well, why don't you set about get. ting them?" said the Colonel impati- entity, showing his celebrated teeth.
 "But, sire," ventured the Saint, timidly, ''the choir seems to be lncom- plete. You have ordered a million so- pranos, million altos and a million tenors, but you have overlooked the basses."
 "Not by a jugful I haven't. !" retorted the Colonel, hotly, "I'm going to sing the bass, myself !"
Connecticut western news., 1912-05-16

FOR ,SALE-,P ,Pansies Are taking orders nov. ttCan Supply you at.a few days notice in any
 al thing you wish in bedding andYeRetable plants. Rowe X Beebe, Canaah' Telephone i2o.i4. ''
Connecticut western news., 1912-05-16

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 harness and plggy,s Fred Brewer, Canaan Conn " fHtttfFf@#8 h@.' 20a#HN E1t~a
Connecticut western news., 1912-05-16
Cent-a-W Word Advertisements .' .. Minimum Charge 25 Cents '"
FOR SAhiE

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 bath, running water, also toud' sized garden plot. Pmce IS handy to stores,r etQl To settle - an estate. For particulars apply Co c. R. 1 1Plummer, ts7 Pulaski st., 1it06Rlyn, N YlAfJ
Connecticut western news., 1912-05-16
MISCELLANEOUS

AR. EATEN, opttciau As horEtuFGon, sQnns
 will be at The Thnned" hotel the hrst Mon day and Tliesday afgexnouuh pt each month
 If unable to call send postal. Consultation Tree
Connecticut western news., 1912-05-16

MT. Editor, dear sir: As per your re- quest l enclose account of proceedings at last meeting of Wurra Wurra Club. If Secretary H-rd-nb-rgh q omit voweis to mystify non-members as to his identity) refuses to resume his reports I will en- deavor to keep The News readers posted on what is being done'in the Club. would suggest, however, that you put in an application for membership and join the Club, yourself. .' Ta1"-
Connecticut western news., 1912-05-16

s..R' STARK Nurse ospaao Telephone l'.R l'R FOR RENT-Four rooms in the Porter Building
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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-11-30

Marshall-Stre Christian--George
w. kemper, minister. Services at IL
A. NJ. and 2. NJ. Morning subject:
Gods Paths" Evening subject: THE
Cost Of Man" Bible school, $3.50
A. NJ. Christian Endeavor, T;t5 r.
NJ. A most cordial welcome awaits
you at all of these services.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-11-30
VIRGINIA WINS
THE APPLE PRIZE
EXHIBIT OF FREDERICK FARMER
CARRIES OFF TROPHY AT BIG
NEW YORK SHOW.

Commissioner of Agriculture George
w. Koiner has returned from New
York city, where he attended the big
land and industrial exposition in
progress there the past week. He goes
today to Sparta. Caroline county. to
deliver an address at a gathering of
farmers.
Commissioner koiner reports that
Virginia easily walked off with the
first prize for her apple exhibit. which
was magnificent silver loving cup.
The exhibit was made by Mr.. Steck. Of
Frederick county, one of the best
known apple growers in the State.
While the State had no official dis
Der of individual exhibits, which, Mr..
koiner says were very fine and at
tracted much attention from the visi-
tors. Last year the State walked off
with the big corn prize but this year
there was not so much attention paid
to corn. Virginia could easily have
won the tobacco prize, Mr.. Koiner
th ks. il display had been made.
However, he believes there will be
some good results from interested
prospective settlers who saw what the
State is doing in apples, and n n big
of ciai had been made. as Mr.. ko!ner
desired to do but could not because
the general assembly failed TO provide
funds for the purpose. the results
would have been correspondingly
freater
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-11-30

Seventh-Street Christian church
Preaching at II A. NJ. and p. NJ
by the pastor, Rev II. D. G. Mac
lachlan. At z. M. the annual me-
mortal service of the Order of Fra
ternaI Americans will be held in this
church Sunday school at $50 A.
81. Midweek prayer meeting, We'd
nesday, at 8. T.. Nj.