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Connecticut western news., 1912-05-02
School Attendance

Pupils perfect in attendance in School 9, for the month ending April 29:
 Grade 1-Franklin Adams, Elvera Castagna, Dorothy Drumm, Peter Foley, John Foley. Norman Hicks, Evelyn Lin. dell, John O'Neil. John Prentiss. Flora Winters. ~.
 Grade 2-Louise Beaujon. Naomi Carter. August Castag na. Mary Cwelli, Grace Corwin, William Fitch, Florence Goggins, Watson Hayden. Wesley Prem. tiss. Elsie Hester, Clarence Humphrey. Catherine Killawee, Thomas O'Neil, Mary Peroth, Huldah Reel, vader Sim. mons, Percy Whitford.
 Grade S-Arthur Baldwin, Ali. Broggi, Thomas Foley, Bartley Killawee, Clair Leffngwell, James Mcclure, Charles Reel Burton Simmons. Dorothy Corwin, Helen Dewey. Polly Gillette, Elizabeth Lee, Edith Lindell, Mildred Mansir. Eletha Schmidt. Catherine Sweeney, Leota Wigglesworth.
 Grade 4-A1na Abbe. Clementine Bone. Roland Carey, Clara Castagna, Rena Civolli, Madeleine Coe. Frank Cor coran, Louise Ourtiss, Florean Eglin, William Finney. Levi Gondelli. Harold Horton, Henrietta Hugins, Gordon Man. sir, Robert Nelson. Jennie Perotti, Will. lard Peiroe. Edna Smith ,Newelle Smith.
 Grade 5-Maitland Adam. Leroy pnouinn Mn1t4 Drumm. Olgott Lindell. Everett Lyles, Catherine Mansfield, Gertrude Parmelee. Lillian Parsons, John Pease, Jessie Proper, Myra Proper, Winchell Pusey, Sara Reel. Mary Rhoades, Ruth Soules, Winnifred Walsh.
 Grade 6-Joseph Bills, Marjorie John- son. Rosa Reel, Margaret Vosburgh, Marion Werner, Hazel Whitford, Quin- ton Rogers.
 Grades and 8-John Adams, Myrtle Brazie, Mary Caldwell, Emelin Curtis, Pearl Davis. Marion Holsapple, Olga Johnson, Mary Killawee, Vernon Lefing- we'll, Mary Mansfield. Eva Proper, Mary Roger, Sarah Rood, Helen Wood.
 First year High Sohool-Charlie Ben nett, Lila Curtiss, Laura Goodwin, Floyd Knight. Ellen Lindell, Helen Parmelee. Elsie Rains, Helen Whitford, Clara Sabin, Annie Warner.
 High School-Grant Carter, Kenneth Hart, Clara Merchant, Helen Osborne, Olive Rood, Ina Triesohman, Helen Smith, Nellie Ivory, James Keenan, Julia Perdrizet, Alfred Rood, Rebecca Warner.
Connecticut western news., 1912-05-02
The School Piano.

After several months of strenuous ef- fort in raising funds, the piano for Canaan High School is actually here. It is a mahogany case, Shaw upright piano and was bought from the Mason & Hamlin Co.,, of New York. for $40. MT. A. M. Wright, vice-president of the Mason 6 Hamlin Co., is personally known to MT. Eldridge. In writing to Mir. Eldridge of this piano, MT. Wright says: "I have examined the instrument carefully and know all about it. The piano is easily worth $250 and will be good value at that price. But we took It in exchange at 8 very low valuation, which, however, was $S5 above the price. am quoting you for the school. The Shaw Piano Company. formerly of Erie. Pennsylvania, made fine goods. know the history of that concern, the value of its product, and you may rest assured that in my judgment this piano in question Is worth much more than the great majority of entirely new up- right pianos made today. It is an in- strument splendidly adapted for school use, as It has a good big, strong. and fine quality of tone, and am sure that 1t will last for many years and give fine service, provided it is kept in good con- dition."
 MT. Eldridge says: Under the super vision of Janitor Kemp, and with the help of several husky school. boys, the piano was brought up from the station last Friday, On Friday evening a few dollars more were added to the fund by the sale of ice cream and cake at the dance given by the Canaan Band. Much of the credit for work done in raising the fund is due to the work of the Piano Committee and to the gener- osity of Canaan citizens. Miss M. Ber- tha Prindle has also been of the greatest service, and has given unsparingly of her time and energy. The price paid for the piano is somewhat less than the amount raised by the Committee, and it IS intended to spend the remainder for music. Public inspection of the piano outside of school hours is heartily weIcOma
Connecticut western news., 1912-05-02
The BaId-Heads.

Falls Village, Conn.,, claims to be the birthplace of the first Bald Head Olut of America, according to the Connecti cut Western News. This is no small fame and the organization can easily spread over the whole country, for the principles for which the club stands will appeal to host of long suffering bald mortals who have hitherto been obliged to endure the ridicule of those having hair, anyway, whether they needed it or not. Now the Bald Head Club is talk ing of holding 8 banquet and it is ru- mored that Brewster will have a repre- sentative thereat.- Brewster, N. r., Standard.
 Inspection of the roster. by Secretary Chapman, reveals the fact that the only representative authorized to speak for the Bald-Hea Club, in Brewster, is the Rev. H. B. Chown.
Connecticut western news., 1912-05-02
NEW SIDEWALKS.
Repairs Being Made Improve Appear
 ance of Street.

Sidewalk improvement has begun, and there is reason to hope it will be more extensive and thorough than last season. In front of Judge Roraback' s office on Main street Clarence Hum phrey is putting down a good quality of up-to date cement walk, which will be an appreciable improvement to that To- cality and set a pattern to other property owners in the vicinity.
 On the opposite side of the street Mrs. Clemans has had a portion of her walk relaid as tar walk, by John Van Deusen, and E. D. Norton is having his walk repaired, in spots, by the same tar walk artist. These improvements count in the general appearance of the village, and should spur up others to do like wise until the walks on both sides of the street are in @ respectable condition of repair.
Connecticut western news., 1912-05-02
DAVID L. SMITH.
We'll Known Resident of West Corn-
 wall Passes Away.

We'll Known Resident of West Corn-
 wall Passes Away.
 David l.. Smith, senior member of the firm of Smith & Sons. West Cornwall. and one of the best known men in Litchfield county, died at his home in West Cornwall last Sunday morning at about o'clock, and although for some little time it had been known that he could not recover. the end came sudden ly and rather unexpectedly as is ever the case when the heart is at fault.
 Mir. Smith had been suffering for about six months with a rather serious heart trouble in it's advanced stages. but with his indomitable spirit and deter imitation to stand by his business. only gave up and remained at the house about three weeks ago, upon the advice of his physician, Dr. Robinson, supple mented by that of Dr. Blumer of New Haven, the celebrated heart specialist, who came there for consultation at that time. Since then he had been gradual ly failing, although about the house every day. and evincing an interest in outside affairs, only Saturday afternoon asking about a matter appertaining Co his business at the store, and Saturday night upon retiring he was seemingly somewhat better than for the past day or so.
 David Lowrie Smith was born in Goshen in 1s43, consequently was 6s years of age. His father, David Fitch Smith, moved from Goshen to the farm about a mile and half below West Cornwall, but on the Sharon side of the river. in 1859. His educational oppor- tunities were only those of the common schools of his native town, carefully looked after by his father, who was an excellent teacher of the old style. While always regretting the lack of thorough business education in youth, he had been able to supplement this by touch and contact with men of affairs, while in charge of prosperous business. His
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Connecticut western news., 1912-05-02
Criminal Assault.

Robert Jenkins, colored, who has been employed on a farm in Lebanon, near Willimantic, was arrested Saturday night by the police. charged with crimi- nally assaulting Miss Agnes Allen at her home in South Windham late that night. Miss Allen is about fifty years old. Jenkins is also charged with breaking and entering the house of Mrs. Walcrup in Lebanon Saturday evening, shortly before the alleged as- sault was committed. In this latter instance, he was scared away. Mrs. Walcrup's daughter recognized Jenkins and notified the authorities.
Connecticut western news., 1912-05-02
Dead Man Himself to Blame.

Coroner s. A. Herman has given out his decision in the case of Frank O'Leary, who was killed by coming in contact with electric light wires while standing upon an entrance to the Win sted Opera House Monday evening, April 15, and he finds that O'Leary's 8 death was caused "through his own carelessness and negligence. and was not caused by the criminal act, omission or carelessness of another. or others" |" O'Leary, at the time of his death, was relating a yarn to 8 companion and reached out and took hold of the electric light wires by way of illustration. The first wire was only eighteen inches from were standing and which is the main entrance to the upper gallery of the theater and the second wire was only two and one.half feet distant. Since the accident men employed by the Win sted Gas Company have shifted the wires twice, so that they are now en- tirely out of reach. The report of the public utilities commission, which also investigated the accident, is awaited with much interest by the Winsted pub lie, as the feeling is general that while O Leary was undoubtedly directly re- lsponsible for his own death, yet the platform and wires were not properly safeguarded.
Connecticut western news., 1912-05-02
VOL. XII
MISS" CLARK WAS MARRIED.
Couple Welded in Canaan Arrested
 for Bgamy in Falls Village.

for BigamY in Falls Village.
 Rev. Harry Cornford did not know when he. married George Lane and Miss" Emma Clark, of Falls Village, on April 22, that Miss Clark had a husband and several children living. In fact Miss" Clark herself neglected to recall that trivial fact. But such was the case.
 The couple went to Falls Village, set up housekeeping, and settled down to the enjoyment of their honeymoon which was rudely interrupted, Tuesday evening, by Constable Hornbeck, who appeared at their home and took them both to court, on complaint of Grand Juror Baird, charging the bride with blgamy, and the groom with unlawful marriage with knowledge that it was unlawful
 Justice Miles Blodgett held both for the June term of the superior court-the woman in $500 and the man in $250- and they were taken to jail yesterday. It is thought Lane may get bail, but that the woman will have to stay in jail to await trial.
 It appears that Miss Clark is the wife of Charles Clark, to whom she was married in Millerton, N. Y, Nov. 7, 1906, and that she has three children in the County Home at Winsted. and two or three more somewhere else.
Connecticut western news., 1912-05-02
PRINCIPAL ELDRIDGE RESIGNS.
Will Become Superintendent ot Schools
 in Massachusetts.

Will Become Superintendent ot Schools
 in Massachusetts.
 The many friends of Principal A. c. Eldridge, of the High School, will regret to learn that he is to leave town per manently at the close of the present school term, to assume the duties of su- perintendent of schools of the Clarks- burg Superintendency Union. with headquarters in North Adams, Mass having supervision over 21 elementary schools and two model schools, the lat ter being in Clarksburg. 1t is gratify- ing to know that his new position is in the nature of a promotion, bringing him into a larger field of usefulness and a corresponding increase of compensation.
 MT. Eldridge has been principal of Canaan High School for the last two years, and has not only shown himself thoroughly qualified for educational work, but has won the affections of his pupils, the respect of his co-workers. and the esteem or all, in and out of school, with whom he has come into contact, and he will take with him, to his new field field of labor the best wishes of the whole community.
Connecticut western news., 1912-05-02
Milton N. Rohhins.

Milton H. Robbins, of the Robbins, Burrall Trust Go. and one of the fore most citizens of Lakeville, died at his home on Friday, at the age of 72. He had been in ill health for more than 8 year, but was confined to his home about two or three months.
 Funeral services were held Monday and were largely attended.
 Deceased was for many years 8 di- rector in the Robbins, Burrall Trust Company, and was president of the Holley Manufacturing Go. and director in the Lakeville Water Go. He leaves a widow, two sons and one daughter.
Connecticut western news., 1912-05-02
No Trace of TaImadgs PuIv.r.

Thorough and repeated search of the region round about has failed to throw any light upon the sudden disappear ance of Talmadge Pulver. who left home April g. It is the general con- vietion that he drowned himself in, the Hopsatonic,. and the river. is being closely watched.
Connecticut western news., 1912-05-02
kORABACK ON CREDENTIALS.
National Delegates Meet in New Haven
 to Organize.

to Organize.
 The Connecticut delegation to the Chicago republican national convention met at the Taft Hotel in New Haven, Thursday noon at the call, and as the guests, of Hon. c. F. Brooker, member of the republican national committee from this state. There were twelve of the fourteen delegates present. Mem bers of the various committees of the coming convention were chosen as fol- lows:
 Honorary Vice e-President-F.J J. Began.
 Permanent. Organization-I.H H. Chase.
 Rules-E, J. Lake.
 Credentials-J H. Roraback.
 Resolutlons-C. H. Clark.
 To notifysthe Nominee for President F. B. Weeks.
 To notify the Nominee for Vice Presi- dent-F. c. Woodruff.
 It was voted to go by special train to leave New. Haven on Saturday, June 15. The delegation will go one way over the Pennsylvania and the other by the New York Central. Each delegate and alter nate was given permission to invite a guest and expenses are to be divided pro rata among the delegates, alternates and their guests. Another vote. similar to that of four years ago, was that 'in case any alternate be absent for any cause, his principal shall fill the vacancy, and that in the event of the absence or dis ability of both delegate and his alter nate, the chairman of the delegation shall have power to fill such vacancy"
Connecticut western news., 1912-05-02

convincingly demonstrated in the piano contest, and especially after the second count, when her score jumped from 42, 300 votes to 482 275 and moved her name from third place to the head of the list. That remarkable advance repre- sented hard. persistent effort and deter imitation.
 Naturally I am very much pleased with the result" Miss Tierney says "1 admit was somewhat afraid I might not be able to overtake the other girls who were ahead of me on the second count, and feel very grateful Co the good friends who so cheerfully gave me their subscriptions to Tha News, both new and old subscribers. but am truly sorry that the other girls, who worked hard and faithfully to win, had to be disappointed in falling short of the splendid first prize. Knowing how would feel if had not been fortunate enough to win"
 Miss Ruth Bosworth, the second win ner, chose the set of three reed chairs. donated by Canaan Mercantile Go. Miss Gertrude Brinton. who had third place, chose the barrel of flour donated by Moore & Roger. Miss Josephine Wells, the fourth winner, chose the white cot ton mattress donated by G. L. Parsons & Son. Miss Helen Eggleston, the fifth in the list, chose the barrel of flour donated by O. T. Vosburgh. Miss Mary Fitch chose the $5 prize given by Benton & Wright, Mrs. P. J. Kane chose the Perfection Oil Heater given by A. J. Wigglesworth & Co. Miss Helen Wood chose the silverware glveu by F. R. Collin and Miss Clara Merchant the meat given by c. E. Badgley.
Connecticut western news., 1912-05-02

Ethel-"Was Jack put out when you told him he couldn't have kiss ?''
 Kitty-"Oh, no He took it as a mat ter of course. ."-Boston Transcript.
 Spinker-"Joe married woman with three children"
 Spanker-"Oh, we'll. he was always putting on heirs." -- St. Louis Post Dispatch.
Connecticut western news., 1912-05-02

Speaking of etiquette. did you send the half crown for those advertised in. structions on What to do at table?" "Yes."
 "And what did you get?''
 "A slip with one word on it Eat r Tit Bits.
Connecticut western news., 1912-05-02
THE NEWS PIANO WINNER.
Miss Tierney, Happy in Victory, Sym
 pathizes With Losers.

pathizes With Losers.
 Miss Mary Elizabeth Tierney, winner of the piano in The News voting con- test, is daughter of James F. Tierney, of East Canaan, who was for many years section foreman on the c. N. E. railroad. She was born in East Canaan 20 years ago, aud attended Canaan High School and Miss Potter's select school. She IS a young lady of unusual mental endowment and fine accomplishments, and is exceedingly popular in her circle of society among the younger element. Her energy and winning qualities were
Connecticut western news., 1912-05-02

Suffrage In West Cornwall.
 There will be meeting in the inter. est of equal franchise, in the Chapel, West Cornwall, Saturday evening, May II. MT. and Mrs. A. s. c. Taylor and others will speak.
Connecticut western news., 1912-05-02

''She holds peculiar views of matri- mony."
 "That so?"
 "Yes. She says that even if her hus- band shouldn't make 8 fortune in five years she expects to stick to him until death. ."-Detrolt Free Press.
Connecticut western news., 1912-05-02

Maude-"What is the luckiest day to be born on?"
 Claude - Don't know; only tried one. e."-Illustrated Bits.
Connecticut western news., 1912-05-02

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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-04-10
WEST LIBERTY
Entertainment.

WEST LIBERTY. April 9-The
beiIharz entertainers will be al the
Normal hall on April l.. They come
mighty recommended The proRram
consists OF representations. mono
logues. instrumental and vocal music
\ musical and literary entertain.
ment viii be given In the VI. f. church
this month. date not set, by home
talent.
{. W. Rogers has bought the NcKin.
ley home on Main street. Edward Nc
ktnley and mother. Mrs Rebecca Nc
klnley. moving 10 Pittsburgh the frs,
OF May
Mrs. W. &. Shorts Is home from Elm
Grove where she was called bv the
illness OF her daughter. Mrs. W. r
Gorby. OF Bethany. who was taken
sick while the guest OF her sister. Mrs
+. Kimmins Davis.
Miss Callie W. Curtis attended the
dedication Of the new high school
building AZ Wellsburg on Friday.
Mr. Forester aud daughter. Miss
Wilma Fsrester. Of Texas. are the
guests Of Mrs. J. n McColock and
Mrs. Robert BOnar. Jr.
Mrs. J. e. Waddell and Miss Mary
Steele were Wheeling visitors satur
day.
G. 5. Curtis was the guest Of his sis
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-04-10
HATFIELD'S STRENGTH
Prominent Mercer County Mar
Answer the Mstheny
Interview

BRAMWELL. W. Va. April C.-I
have noticed an authorized interview
given out by the Hon. NJ. r. Matheny,
.f-romerly OF Raleigh county but now
OF Kanawha county.
Commencing on conditions in the
southern part OF the state, he said
In my judgment Charley Swisher
viii be nominated for governor in the
Primary OF June the 4th. The land
slide has already started his way. jus
tice and fair play demand his nomin-
alton"
Knowing Mr. Matheny as know
him. this comes with no surprise, but
as many OF our good people have not
had an opportunity 10 acqualnt them
selves with this gentleman OF Demo
cratic, congratulatOry My Prayers
Have Been Answered" fame. let rs
pause long enough to ask Mr.. Ma
thcuy who lives over IN kanawha
county. where and how he gets his in
formation about conditions In the
lower end OF the state.
There has not been a candidate for
Office IN the state for seventeen years.
who had with him more sOlidlV the
vote than Or Hatfield has the vote
IN the southern part Of the state Mr.
Matheuy could have had hut one ~
two motives for his statements. first.
the seeming delight IN the character.
istic and careless manner Of playing
with effective speech unguided by
thought. or secondly and which W.
believe 20 be- the true motive. premedi
- lated intent 70 do injury 10 Senator
Hatnelds candidacy We may not De-
- familiar with conditions In Kan.
aVha county. but refuse 10 keep silent
under misrepresentation concerning
our southern section. The landslide
has already started viii this zoe
statement deceive our good people 4?
We'll I think not
n We but stop q moment cast our
mental vision upon Mr. Matheuy Il
past political record We shall see np
occasion for surprise in these state.
menfE. IN la not set two years since
WI Maihony made on open campaign
for Democratic candidate for tho
House ~ Delegates against n COOL
loyal Republican over In Wyomire
county an election which meant 90
much to us Statements from one
bore .fIis record can but do injury
20 him whose name BE- associated
herewith
u is predicted b. Dr. UatdcId'a
numfr1up friends in This end Of the
state that he will Do nominated. not
by landslide but large ma Iority.
Tie welcomes The opportunity when
De- can present bis claims ~ the people
in a primary. bis record b. on enviabIa
ono Tor fairness and justice 90 an. bis
personal ambitions always secondary
io bis party.s best welfare lie IL
broad. liberal and will be "a governor
~ The people tO whom Oh can point
with pride
Nery respectfully.
o. g BAKER
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-04-10
Overland automobile yesterday after

Overland automobile yesterday after
noon.
Russell ShoWacre. Of Lumberport. o.,
is visiting his father W n. Showacre,
on Seventh street. for a few days
Elsewhere in these columns will be
found fun account of the riot az the
First stree, coal mine yesterday even
ing
Mrs Charles Greer. who has been
confined 20 her home on Cedar avenue
for the past few weeks with heart
trouble. IL about the same.
The series OF revival meetings being
held al the First VI. +. church are at
tracing much attention
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MounasviIIe Briefs

Mrs. W VI. Echols. Of Pittsburgh. is
visiting S. j. Echols. OF Third stree,
FOR few days.
Mrs. Susan Griffith is IN at the home
OF her brother. on Third street. with
pneumonia.
The revival services at the Baptist
church will continue throughout this
week. Great interest is being mani
tested
Mrs. 7 J Smith. who was operated
on az the Glendale hospital few days
ago. IS improving
David Hammond IS confined 10 his
home on Grant avenue with a severe
case ~ mumps
Reuben Kink. who has been cor
fined TO his home on Birch avenue.
IN serious condition, IS slowly i'm.
proving
DR.. J. ". Schmeid. ~ New Martins
Vile is visiting friends and relatives
In this CITY for a few days.
Harvey Perkins received his new
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-04-10
PARTITION
OF Big Tract Of Land on Cheat River
Asked by Captain 3. 3.
DoVener.

Special Dispatch to the Interligeneer.
MORGANTOWN. W. Va. April .
Judge Mason. OF the circuit court here
today permitted the fling OF the an
swers presented by Capt. II. b. Doven-
or, Of Wheeling. on behalf Of members
OF the Ball Land & Lumber company
In their long standing suit against
Chess Brothers for possession % a
lareg tract OF land on Cheat river. The
answers filed request a partition ot
the property Dispositions will be
taken after the adjournment OF the
present term OF court.
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ter. Mrs. Charles Neuman, OF Phila-
delphia. on Sunday. Mr.. and Mrs.
Neuman will move to Sandusky. Ohio.
next week
County Engineer A. s. Bell. OF
Springdale. has been confined 10 his
home for few days by illness
Misses BESSIE McColock, Mamie
Boggs. Frankie Montgomery and Ida
Rogue spent Easter at their homes
here.
Mrs. Milton Hedges is able TO be out
after a two months illness
Ralph Morrison. OF Valley Grove.
was in town Sunday.