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Connecticut western news., 1912-10-24
TEACHERS IN SESSION
interes sting Institute Held in Canaan, in
 Which Teachers Shine.

Interesting Institute Held in Canaan, in
 Which Teachers Shine.
 An instructive and interesting insti- tute was held III the Canaan High School on Saturday Oct. 19 from 9:45 a. m, to 12.
 A model lesson in First Grade Read ing was we'll given by Miss Gibbs. A noticeable feature was the good express sion used by the children. Miss Salweski of Winsted gave we'll planned talk on writing followed by 8 model lesson given to children of the Fifth Grade illustrating the free arm movement. t .....
 MT Chance, Supervisor of Schools in Warren, Brookfeld, Cornwall and Kent gave very practical talk on the Eff cient School or as he preferred to call it the ''Business of the School,'' under the following dlyisions:- ...5 l. A definite course of study. ,.' !. 3. Daily Program. .y ... 3. Grouping of Grades especially in one room schools.
 4. Planning of work and periods plan and accomplishment book. F. 5. Seat work or occupation work.
 6. Omit unessentials. I'... .... 7. Omit over development.
 8. School equipment.
 g. Drill work. #< " z 10. Careful assignment.
 H. Systematic distribution of mater ials and movements. }. To guard against:-
 1. Failure to attend to eleven points above mentioned.
 g. Poor discipline, ....
 3. Poor attendance.
 4. Too close adherence to text books.
 M. O. HILL
Connecticut western news., 1912-10-24
Annual Suffrage Convention.

The Annual Convention of the Con- necticut Woman Suffrage Association will be held at New Haven, October 31 to November 1. The delegates will assemble at 1.-the Taft Hotel, at 12 o'clock noon, on Thursday, the 31st. The business of the day will be the read ing of reports of officers of the Associa- tion, telling of the work accomplished during the year, and giving an account of the money collected and it's expendi- ture, and the report of the State Organ izer, Miss Emily Pierson. Reports of the different clubs will also be given by their presidents.
 In the evening a mass meeting will be addressed by Rabbi Stephen S. Wise of New York.
 Fridays session will be given over to the election of officers and to new busi- ness. The work of the coming year will be outlined, campaigns suggested, legis- lative work discussed, needs of the Press Department reviewed, and enlarg- ing the usefulness of the Hartford head quarters will be taken up.
Connecticut western news., 1912-10-24
, TELEPHONE PROGRESS
Connecticut Gave First Commercial
 Telephone Service. .

Connecticut Gave First Commercial
 Telephone Service. ..
 On October 3, The Southern New En- gland Telephone Company celebrated the thirtieth anniversary of its organ ization by having in, operation, in the State of Connecticut, 100000 telephones. It is most interesting that this impor- tant milestone in the development of the telephone business in this state should have been reached on the birth day of the operating company and it is of equal interest to all existing and fu- ture telephone users that the scope of the Connecticut system has reached this tremendous size.
 The history of the growth of telephone service is perhaps the most remarkable of any public utility and should be of in- terest to the people of this state. The first telephone service in the world oper- ated along distinctly commercial lines for public use, was given, by the New Haven District Telephone Company in 1878.
 During the thirty years since the or ganization of The Southern New En- gland Telephone Company the number of stations has increased from 9,9a8 to 100, 722, and the number of exchanges from twenty-five to sixty-four.
 The first ten years of the Company s history, from 1882 to 1899, showed an in crease 1,797 telephones, the second ten of 15, $40 telephones, ard the last ten. which has been the most remarkable decade of all, an increase of over 79,0Oo telephones
 In addition to increasing its subscribers during thls period, the Company has ac- complished its great object of extending it's lines to every city, town or hamlet in the state and has embraced in the com- pletlon of this project over 18,0OO resi- dents in. rural districts.
 To accomplish all this has required the running of over 63, ,429.49 miles of open wire, IA, ,91606 miles of wire in under ground, 56, ,695. .52 miles of wire in aerial cable, and 907. A miles of wire Tn sub- marine, total of 235, ,946.51 miles of wire of all kinds. To-day the Company has loo, 722 telephones in service, an increase of 7,526 since the first day of 1912.
Connecticut western news., 1912-10-24
The kiardenherehs Here

N. Watson Hardenbergh and Mrs. Hardenbergh have. returned from Provi- dence, to Canaan and are stopping for the present with Mrs. Hardenbergh' s parents, Dr. and Mrs. Camp. MT. liar denbergh. who represents the Berkshire Life Insurance Company in establishing agencies in different places, expects to open an office in Bridgeport similar to the one he has just got to working suc- cessfully in Providence, ,and in the mean time he will start a local agency here in Canaan, making his office in the Garfield block. Canaan, is fortunate in having th1s estimable young couple again lin their midst"
Connecticut western news., 1912-10-24
Camp Fire Notes.

At the last weeks meeting of the Hikis, these girls finished qualifying in elementary bandaging, Helen Whitford, Mary Fitch, Clara Merchant, Helen Osborne. Regina Adams. '-, At the Winonah meeting there was a talk by the guardian and a reading by Miss May KeSler, on the effects of sugar on the system, both beneficial and detri- mental
 All the groups will hold big rally tomorrow evening, at the Clubhouse, when over 100 honors will be given out, besides the rings, which have been sent from headquarters. There will be an interesting entertainment in connection with the rally. f-.
Connecticut western news., 1912-10-24
STATE BUSINESS MEN
Connecticut Association Meets and
 Eats at New Haven

Connecticut Association Meets and
 Eats at New Haven
 The annual convention and banquet of the State Business Mems Association were held Thursday at the Hotel Taft, New Haven 1S9 delegates from the vari- ous local Associations being present. It was the largest, and most important con- held by the Association in it's history, and much business was discussed and transacted.
 Officers for the ensuing year were elected as follows:
 President. s. E. Vincent of Bridge port who succeeds J, Arthur Allen of New London; first vice. president, F. H. Johnston of New Britain ; second vice. president John B. Kennedy of New Britain secretary, F. s. Valentine of Derby; treasurer. R. LaMotte Russell, South Manchester directors, Ansonia, Chester F. Tolles; Branford, Charles Reynolds; Bridgeport, Charles E. Davis; Bristol, Dr. l.. l., Beach; Canaan, John Rodemeyer; :; Danbury, Elbridge Gerry l; Derby, R. J. Patrick; Enfield, M. E Frederick; Glastonbury, H. H. Hunt |; Hartford, F. Toop; Meriden F. E. Sands; Middletown, John F. Conway i; Milford. E. A. Reeves New Britain, Joseph R. Andrews; New Haven. F. P Lewis; New London, A. T. Miner 1; Norwich. Frank H. Smith Plainville, Stanley Gwilllm; Ridgefield, Samuel Keeler Rockville, W. A. Howell Sey- mour, Theodore B. Beach Shelton, David N. Clark i; Torrington. F. U. Wadham {; Waterbury, Percy B. Wal Wethersfeld, E. Hart Fenn William antic, William A. Arnold; Windsor, Fred H. Young; Windsor Looks, G. B. Sterling ;NWinsted. E. P. Jones.
Connecticut western news., 1912-10-24
GAME SUPPER
Enjoyable Beast Served at the Home of
 Mrs. Della Hardenbergh.

Enjoyable Beast Served at the Home of
 Mrs. Della Hardenbergh.
 A jolly game supper was enjoyed at the home of Mrs. Della Hardenbergh, Monday evening, an abundance of game having been provided, thanks to the prowess of those dead-shot Nimrods Sam Camp, George Hardenbergh, Allyn Fuller and John F. Hub bard, who pooled their product and had it served up in a banquet-a family affair that was in every way delightful. The dining room and table were decorated with Halloween pumpkins, favors and trim mings. Delicious little pumpkin pies were distributed at the individual plates and everything was in harmony with the festive spirit of the occasion. The feast was expertly prepared, and was ''fit for the gods" It was made up of a dozen grey squirrels, one rabbit and three cartridges, with all the essential ''tr1mmings.'
 Those who partook of the supper were MT. and Mrs. N. Watson Hardenbergh, MT. and Mrs. George Hardenbergh, MT. and Mrs. Samuel c. Camp, Miss Caroline Camp, Miss Carre Fuller, MT. Allyn Fuller and MT. John F. Hubbard.
Connecticut western news., 1912-10-24
"Rill" Dempsey Home.

William Dempsey, who was Ulken to the Winsted Hospital nearly two months ago with severe case. of appendicitis, came home Sunday, Allyn Fuller hay ing brought him home in his automobile. He is still weak as result of the oper- atlon performed at the hospital-his case having been desperate one-but is slowly and steadily improving, and his many friends will be glad to know his early and complete recovery is assured.
Connecticut western news., 1912-10-24
At Howitt's House.

Mrnager Hewitt, of the Mahaiwe Theatre, Great Harrington, must have exulted when he glanced over the multi tude that filled every part of the house, Friday evening, when Mutt and Jeff, entertained the discriminating play goers and kept them in convulsions of laughter. It was show that appealed to the popular fancy, and every seat in the house was taken. Canaan was well represented.
 MT. Hewitt has secured Sousa and his famous band, for matinee and evening performances Tuesday, Nov. 12, and this meritorious attraction is sure to draw another crowded house. at each appear ance.
Connecticut western news., 1912-10-24
SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENT
Main Street Crossing and Humphreys
 Corner Improved.

Main Street Crossing ana F1umphrey s
 Corner Improved.
 Repairs at.the north end of the Main street crossing of the Berks shire division tracks have been completed, and the inn provement is one to be appreciated by every pedestrian who has occasion to cross the tracks. The sidewalk, on each side, has been built up close to the tracks in cement; the tracks have been raised about three inches above their former level, and heavy planking put down. along the entire length of the crossing, and thus smooth and even promenade is afforded, without break or hollows or jumping-off spots. The railroads part of the work was done by the section gang, under the direction of Foreman John Devine, land is first-class job.
 Meanwhile Contractor c. M. Humph- rey is making progress in the work of laying the cement walk in front of H. D. Humphreys property, from the railroad line to the Garfield block, and when that is completed it is expected Road master Kilcourse will order the comple tion of the Improvements on the South end of the crossing, including possibly a walk along the West side of the tracks. opposite the cement walk from the gate tenders house. All which will prove most acceptable improvements, and greatly enhance the appearance and the public convenience at that point.
Connecticut western news., 1912-10-24
Crushed to Death by Horse.

Christopher Staid, aged 90, whose home was in Sandisfeld, just over the Massachusetts state line, was crushed to death Thursday night by his horse, When he did not return at night, his wife started out to look for. him, and found him in small wood road. The horse had evidently stumbled and fell upon staid, crushing out life instantly.
Connecticut western news., 1912-10-24
Pilgrim Church Notes,

i The Annual meeting of the Woman's Union of Pilgrim Church was held last Friday afternoon. The following off, cers were elected: President, Miss May Adams; Secretary and Treasurer, Miss Minnie E. Peirce. The presidents of the two missionary societies are vice presidents of the Union. In addition to the officers the following were elected to Executive Committee: Mrs. N. l.. Jack son and Mrs. A. W. Holsapple.
 The Sir Galshad class of the Pilgrim Sunday School held class social at the church parlors on Tuesday evening.
 The Mission Circle will meet with Mrs. Holsapple on Friday afternoon and the Missionary Society of Pilgrim Church will meet with Mrs. H. N. Adams at the same time.
 The topic for the mid-week meeting, tonight. will be, "WhaJ will you do for our Community ?''
Connecticut western news., 1912-10-24
Short Liberty.

Patrick Scanlon, who on Wednesday completed years sentence in Litchfield jail for horse stealing, was met at the door on liberation by Sergeant Keegan of the Waterbury police, armed with a warrant for his arrest on a charge of embezzlement from Waterbury con- cern, by which he was employed as col lector.
Connecticut western news., 1912-10-24
Fire in Ridgeheld.

Rfdgefeld had another large fire last week, when the livery stables of Adams 6 Keeler were destroyed. The fire spread so quickly that it was impossible to rescue all the horses and three of them perished. The fire is supposed to have originated from sparks from another fire earlier in the evening. The earlier fire destroyed an old barn owned by John B, Keeler, a Stamford lawyer.
Connecticut western news., 1912-10-24
Goodwin Candidate,

MT. Edward F. Jefferson, who was nominated for representative from Sails bury at the recent democratic caucus, has withdrawn as candidate owing to the pressure of his duties as member of the faculty of Hotchkiss School. He has decided that it would be lmpractic- able for him to devote to legislative work the amount of time which conscientious service would require.
 The town committee have chosen MT Hezekiah Goodwin of Lime Rock, to fill the vacancy on the ticket.
Connecticut western news., 1912-10-24
Gets 20 Years.

A verdict of manslaughter was re- turned by jury in the supreme court in Augusta, Maine, Thursday night against Edward Norton, of Concord, N. H., whose trial for the murder of Patrick Lucy of Willimantic, Conn.,, on August 8, Norton was given the maximum sen- tence, twenty years, in the state's prison at Thomaston The shooting was said to have been due to aquarrel over money matters.
Connecticut western news., 1912-10-24
Union Brotherhood Supper.

The next Union Brotherhood supper will be held with the Pilgrim Brother. hood on Friday, November 8. This date is selected because word has been received from pr, Edward Lincoln Smith, formerly of Seattle, now of New York, that he can be present on that night and address the men.
 Mir Frederick Garvin, of New York and Canaan, will also be present. Fur announcement later.
Connecticut western news., 1912-10-24
School Notes

Several Basket Ball practices were held in the Town Hall last week. The Freshman and Middler team defeated the Senior team by a close score.
 The Sophmore Glass held class meet ing Monday evening when they adopted orange and black as their class colors.
 The volley ball and net have arrived and plans are now being m ade to secure and place the necessary standards.
Connecticut western news., 1912-10-24
Shot His Sister.

Angelo Lassi, aged 12 years, acciden- tally killed his eight years old sister, Mary, by shooting, Wednesday morning, near Bridgeport. The lad was handling a shotgun. His mother told him to re- move the charge of shot. He did not do so, and later the gun was discharged and Mary who was standing nearby, was in- stantly killed. The father is Louis Las oi
Connecticut western news., 1912-10-24
Joseph HoIcomh Dead.

The remains of Joseph Holcomb, for merly of this town and South Canaan, who died in Waterbury of typhoid fever was brought to this place Tuesday, and taken by Undertaken Humphrey to East Canaan, where they were inferred in the East Canaan Cemetery. Deceased was A years of age and leaves a number of brothers.
Connecticut western news., 1912-10-24
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Fight Forest Fire.

A destructive forest fire was raging Thursday night between Packersville and Butts Ridge in Plainfeld. The fire department was called out and several hundred townspeople joined ln the fight.
Connecticut western news., 1912-10-24

Mabel-"George gave me such a lovely diamond engagement ring"
 Gladys-"But he'll want you to give it back to him. He always does. "- Baltimore American.
 Ninnycus-"Er. Killemkwick is a conscientious fellow"
 Oynicus-"Yes. As soon as his bill reaches the family's limit, he puts the patient out of his misery, life.
Connecticut western news., 1912-10-24
MWall hnw ahnnt if 2n

Well, how about it?"
 "Her father and mother both object to me"
 "Hard luck"
 "Hard luck for fair. It's the first thing they have agreed on in years. "-- Louisville Courier Journal.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-08-16
DRUGGISTS GIVE
MONEY BACK
Dodson's Liver Tone Gets -Four
Square Guarantee From All At
anita Drug Stores.

When an article is sold a druggist
who is willing to give it his persona.
guarantee, its "A mighty strong proof
of real merit
That's exactly the case with Doa-
sons Liver Zone II is pleasant
tasting. vegetable remedy for a slow
and sluggish liver Since Dodson'a
Liver Tone came on the market the
sale of calomel has gone way down
The reason is simply this. Dodson's
Liver Tone ia safe and harmless and
guaranteed to be satisfaCtOry-Ca
is often uncertain, sometimes danger
GUS and no druggist wants 10 guaran-
tee that it won't knock YOU out of "a
days work and maybe send YOU to bed.
All Atlanta druggists sell Dodson' Is
Liver Tone and guarantee IT, For Auu
and for your children It's a good thing
to keep a bottle always I'm the house.
ANY Atlanta druggist Will give VOC
your money back if YOU thjuI, DodsOu S
Liver Tone is not worth the price
Keep your liver working and your
liver will not keep YOU from working
is good advice TO go by
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-08-16

Toilet Needs at "Tumbled' Prices
Here is preferred list of toilet authentic
You will be mighty glad buy the essened price
IMPO RTED SOAPS
Roger Gaet and Pver and Violet brands regular
19c
Pound size Velvet Talcum regularly 15c Toe
Pound Peroxide, regularly 25C: 15c
Peroxide regularly &c
Peroxide regularly 10c Sc
Lilac Powder regularly Sc
Rubber Tourist Cases, regularly 39c
Arhus Tooth Paste regularly 15c; &c
Brushes regularly SC
RiChs Violet Toilet Water regularly 65C .45c
Koda destroys effects of perspaton regularly 25c; ec
Smyrna times., 1912-02-14

matter of having the fire plugs con-
stantly ready for service in case of
fire. All the plugs should be in
proper repair and in ordering the
Light and Water Committee to put
them in order, Council is to be COM
mended. Councilman Lloyd goes
still further in this ma tier of being
on the "safe side," in suggesting
that suitable fire escapes be placed
at the Opera House. This subject
was brought up some time ago, but
outside of getting figures on fire es-
capes, nothing more was done.
Councilman Lloyd is right in his
views in this matter and Council
owes it to the public to provide
easy means of exit in case of an
alarm of fire at the Opera House.
The cost is trifing compared with
what it might be should a frightful
fire occur sometime when the Opera
House is full.
Smyrna times., 1912-02-14

The Cecil Democrat, the oldest
newspaper IN Cecil county, which for
years was owned and edited by
State Auditor George R. Ash, now
deceased, will in the future be own
ed and edited by woman. The
property was left by Mr. Ash in his
will to his wife. and she has decided
to take personal charge. Fred H.
Letter will be the business mana
ger. Welcome to the ranks, Mrs.
Ash.
Smyrna times., 1912-02-14

The Easton (Md.) Gazette, one
of the old newspapers of the Eastern
Shore, has changed ownership.
Wilson M. Tylor, steps out and Alloy
sius Coll assumes the editorial man.
agement. 1t is with regret that
we lose from the field of active
journalism of the Peninsula a man
of such sterling worth as Wilson
M. Tylor. He was a vigorous wri-
ter and a man of warm impulses.
Says the Every Evening: Wilson
M.Tylor retires from active connec-
tion with the paper after a contin-
uous service of 26 years. The Eas-
ton Gazette must possess pecularities
that attract and hold it's conductors,
as Mr.. Tylor is only the third Editor
in charge of the paper since its
establishment as the Peoples Moni-
tor, in 1916. nearly a century ago.
Each editor had a long career at
the helm, and each must have been
attended by considerable degree of
success to hold on so long. In his
valedictory, Editor Tyler makes
reference to some of the Eastern
Shore editors who were a power in
their dav, and with whom at one
time he was contemporary. He re-
calls the veteran T. K. Robson, who
long conducted the Easton Star
George W. Cruikshank, brilliant and
a5Te conasctor Se@Ge Cecil Demo-
crat; John H. Emerson, editor of
the Denton Union; William W.
Busteed, of the Centreville OBJ
servre; George W. Haddaway,
Scott Roberts, W. H. Council and
others. They were a notable cot
erie. But these men, who left their
impress on the journalism of the
Eastern Shore, have given place to
worthy successors. The Peninsula
papers are today as good as ever
some of them much BETTER"
Smyrna times., 1912-02-14
Extremely Polite.

The forms of Mexican pOliteness to
the stranger are sometimes embarrass-
ing. Miss Mary Barton. who visited
the country TO paint landscapes and
tells her experience in impressions of
Mexico" says that ''people seemed
anxious % hell me in all possible
ways. frcm the railway conductor,
who invited ne to dine with him, to
the very smart young man that l met
in the pOstOfice when had number
Of invitations in my hand and who Of
fered to lick the stamps for me-"
Al Have Troubles.
''EverybOdl worries about money"
"Oh. don't know Some men are 81.
rich
That's just it. Poor men worry be-
cause they cant get money. and lhp
rich man w0rriPs for fear that it will
get away from him. "-Phiiadelphla
Ledger
Smyrna times., 1912-02-14
Circular Plates.

All our plates are circular in shape
Now. square or oval plate would he
just as convenient. Is there any reason
why plates should be of their present
shapef 1t seems that if we dip into
the far past we may discover the
cause. Our remote ancestors ate their
food off fat pieces of wood cut from
a tree trunk. The tree trunk being
cylindrical in shape. the earliest plates
were therefore roughly circular. anG
the shape has been used ever since.
Smyrna times., 1912-02-14

A Chicago judge has decided that
the practice of tipping is illegal and
unAmerican. But it takes more
than the strong arm of the law to
release down trodden nation from
the tyranny of custom. The anti
tipping war goes resolutely on but
Notwithstanding the organized move
ments to crush it the tipping evil
thrives, prOspers and pushes its
conquests into new fields. The COM
mercial travellers organizations have
announced that they will boycott all
the hotels and restaurants that per-
NIT walters, bellhops and other en-
ployees to accept tips, but there
does not as yet seem to be any i'm
pressive reform results from the
offensive and defensive performances
of the knights of the roads. A bill
has passed the lower House of the
kentucky legislature by a vote of
SO to which carries an emergency
clause which will cause it to be
signed by the governor and become
imediately effective when passed.
This emergency clause is intended to
protect members Of the assembly
"who are now paying out sums of
money in the way of tips The
bill makes the giving of a tip a
Enable offense. This Kentucky anti
tip bill and similar measures that
have been enacted into laws in other
States were not introduced with
humorous intent, but there is GER
tainly something decidedly humorous
in a statute which seeks to protect
the general public from an injus-
tice which nobody is really subject
ed to. That is to say nobody need
give tip if he doesn't want tot
is a purely optional matter.