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Connecticut western news., 1913-07-17
Connecticut Revenue .

Receipts from various internal revenue resources in Connecticut showed oonsid- erable increase during the fiscal year ended June 30, over the preceding year During the past year the receipts from the corporation tax Tn the internal re- venue district of Connecticut, aggregn- ted s 1.ol2,s51.S6. compared with &srf,- 7S3.77 in 1o12. The so-called regular in- liquor. beer. etc., in the district of Con- necticut amounted to $ $3, i46. .703. 7S last year, as against $2, ,994, ,s99. .52 in 1912
Connecticut western news., 1913-07-17
MERRILL HUMPHREYS WRITING
Unfinished Sketch Written for The
 News 33 Years Ago.
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News 33 Years Ago.
 Tn the early SOS the late Merrill Humphrey father of Clarence NJ Humphrey, was accustomed to write short, sketchy contributions for The News in which his unique wit, satire and philosophy had full play. to she amusement and edifcation of the readers He wrote over various signatures, and frequently played one against another in apparent serious controversy. Much of his work was in the "simplihed spelling" of Josh Billings and Artemus Ward,
 A few days ago Mir. Clarence Humph- rey. in going over some of his late fathers effects, came across a manu- script, unfinished, which had plainly been designed for printing in The News It was brought to this office. and is hereto appended Those who remember the productions of 80 to S5 years ago will readily recognize the style of Merrill Humphrey:
 Murrayville. Among the Adarondax. Dec, 1880.
 Mir. Editer: Me and my Nabers have just begun to take the News and we like it. Ime farmer by profession. but peddel pills some in the winter. Shepe is my delite. I've got about forty wully yearlins. If you cood SC 'em out in my side hil barn-yard in a brite day all hudeled up together muffeled up in their winter jackits a chuIn there kuds and kinder squinting at the sun, yu woodent say thare want no enjoyment up hear in the Adarondax.
 Sense I've took yure paper I've bad a grate wish to SC yure country Yu must hay sum grate men thar. I've hearn Pixly tel good deal about iA He sez he nose that there must be A grate deal of pane and suffrin from the effex of the late Lexion down on the border as he kauls it.
 What Ime cummin to is this; I've got some pills. invented by Doctor Pelakler Henbane, A shure releaf for distress of mind, To sperits, Billerus kolik Etc. Etc. The Doctor cum to me to da and sez he, "Rozel, take lode of my pills and start for the border. Humanity kallS you. Your reward will be welth and the gratitude of the disstrest. It ma be a leetle out of season for kolik," sez he- "but the panes of mootoal distrust be- tween the byer and the sold if not soon removed vii becum kronik." So Mir Editer yu vii SC me strately.
Connecticut western news., 1913-07-17
DAMAGED THE CHEMICAL
Jaunt to East Canaan was Rough on
 the Little Engine.

Jaunt to East Canaan was Rough on
 the Little Engine.
 AS consequence of the damage to the chemical engine from the trying trip torthe East Canaan fire, on the eve of the Fourth, the Hose Company have de- cided that hereafter the chemical will not be taken to any fires outside the village except on guaranty of $25 pay ment to insure against loss by such dam age. In case of necessity when they are called upon to go out of the village they will go equipped with hand chemical grenades, unless assured of indemnity for damage to the engine. In going to kthe East Canaan fire, the jolting over the keds jared two of the chemical recep-
 les out of their frames, upsetting
 h and rendering their contents use-
 and broke a couple of the frames in iich they were held. As these frames $15 each to replace. it will be readily that the expedition was an unpro- liable one, from the standpoint of the Hose Company The engine was not assigned for the rough usage that it pust undergo in travelling over ordinary Country roads. It is small. light. and 'narrow gauge"
 Arrangements have been made with be Borden people, whereby about 300 - of 2-inch hose at the milk plant will
 available for the use of the Hose mpany in case of necessity. The
 hose carriage of the fire company
 be used for the hose, and suit ole building will be provided by the prdens, at their plant, for storing it. here it will always be eligible for the Iemen. This arrangement practically creases the fire company's outfit of Ailable hose. and in that proportion ereases the efficiency of the fire com Lny.
Connecticut western news., 1913-07-17
PUTTING A TOWN ION THE MAP''
Is there any Sure Way Of Putting !
 Town "On the Map?"

Is there any Sure Way of Putting a
 Town "On the Map?"
 There are hundreds of towns that have never been blazoned on the flags of fame, while the names of others, for one cause or another, are ever afiutter on the public flag g-pole.
 A town, like an individual, to be known, must have done something 1; must be something other than a mere conglomeration of people. When Sir Walter Raleigh was on his way to Virginia. he chanced to look at Q map of the Magellan Strait. Here he discovered a point of land labelled ;"The Painters Wife's Island," Sir Walter expressed surprise that heretofore he had not noticed such an island. The cap tain told there was no such island, ex. blaming that one day when the painter of the map was at work, his wife re- quested him to put in an island for her. This the painter did, calling it "The Painters Wife's Island. A good many towns are like "The Painters Wife's Island" they repre- sent nothing they can be found on the map, but that is about all.
 There are several reasons which serve to "put a town on the map" and cause it to ''stay put" One of these is that it may gain renown through the celebrity of one of it's citizens, just as James Montgomery Bailey, "The News Man, did Danbury.
 Even Ebert Hubbard put the roar in East Aurora.
 Then town may be the seat of some art or manufacture. It was beer that placed Milwaukee on the crest of the foam of fame.
 A comic song will serve the purpose, sometimes, of placing even the most out landish burg. We all remember Dan Daly's song of "Far Cohoes' and Peter Daly's famous ditty of the "Hackman who drove his hack at Hackensack ;'' and who can forget Peoria after hearing of the show that "bnsted up' in that classic city?
 Y Other towns are remembered only on account of some thrilling battle, extra. ordinary crime, or devasting calamity. We all remember the Northampton Bank Robbery, the Ashtabnla bridge disaster, the battles of Gettysburg and of Waterloo, and the Johnstown flood
 Some towns, too, are long time get. ting placed lon the map" Untll the occurrence of some unexpected event their traditions, their history. their very existence is confined to the outskirts ot their immediate neighporhood.
 If some one should have asked few weeks ago, "Where is Darien?" they would, more than likely, have answered that ''It IS gulf in the Caribbean sea ; or, 1t is in Missouri ;' or, 1t is in Wisconsin ;'' or. "There is an Isthmus of Darien, near Panama ;'' or quoted Keats: "Looked at each other with 8 wild surprise, silent, upon peak in Darien."
 Now ask anyone, "Where is Darien ?' and they are certain to have in mind only the quaint old town of that name in Connecticut. It is the pageant to be that has served this admirable pur- pose, for it has blazoned forth the town { amazing historic background, and the fact that 1t has been the home of sur prisingly large number of extraordinary people.
 The pageant has put Darien Ion the map" ..
Connecticut western news., 1913-07-17
REV. HANNA's RESIGNATION
LitchfieId Northwest Conference Acts on Pastors Withdrawal.

on Pastors Withdrawal.
 A meeting of the Ecclesiastical Coun- cil was held with the church at East Canaan on Monday, July IA, at 1:30 o'clock. p. m. to take action on the resignation of Rev. Chas. W. Hanna as pastor of the church at East Canaan. The churches represented were:
 Cornwall, Second. by the pastor. Rev. O. N. Fitch and Deacon Dwight Rogers, delegate.
 East Canaan. Rev. O. w. Hanna and Hon. E. s. Roberts.
 Falls Village, Rev. E. A. Hazeltine and Fred E. Egleston.
 Norfolk, Rev. w. k. Stearns and Mir. Edward Spring.
 Salisbury, Rev. J. O. Goddard and MT, Lawrence H. Phelps.
 Sharon, Rev. I. Burlington and Mir. John B. Smith.
 South Canaan. Rev. E. A. Hazeltine and MT. Dwight E. Dean.
 Warren, Mir. A. B. Camp.
 Rev. John O. Goddard was chosen moderator and Dwight E. Dean scribe.
 Prayer was offered by the moderator, after which he read the letter of Rev. O. W. Hanna. resigning as pastor of the church.
 The East Canaan church clerk read the record of the action of the church. and also of the church committee, on the resignation.
 Rev. O. w. Hanna explained the action of the church and the church committee. Hon. E. s. Roberts added few words. Many good words were said about the Rev. O. W. Hanna and his loving service and long stay in this vicinity.
 On motion the moderator appointed 8 committee consisting of three, Rev. E. A. Hazeltine, Rev. O. F. Fitch and Mr. John B. Smith, to draft resolutions, who reported the following:
 A quorum of churches of Litclffield Northwest Conference in Council specially called present the following:
 Resolved, That this body recognizes the Providence of God in the mutual goodwill expressed in the action of pastor and church in the call of said pastor, Charles Wesley Hanna, to the church in East Granby, Conn. Resolved, That this Council express it's regret at the sever1ng of this pastoral relation, and our full appreo1ation of the harmony that has existed between pastor and people during the twelve year pas torate.
 Resolved, That we record our most sine, re appreciation of the loving sup port, both spiritually and financially accorded this faithful pastor for the en tire period. by grateful people. Resolved, That we recognize in Rev erend O. W. Hanna true Christian, oi remarkable sweet spirit, strong char acter and an able minister of Jesus Christ. We commend him to the fellow ship of the people of the church to which he is called and unite our prayers for at harmonious and fruitful service as that which he has had here.
 Resolved, That we respectfully advise ratification of the action of church and society in passing upon his resignation severing that relation. Resolved, That we record our con- tinued confidence in the church in Easi Canaan, and express our hope for Q speedy selection of worthy successor to Brother Hanna.
 Resolved, That it is suitable that VIC gratefully express our appreciation oi MT. Hanna's faithful service in the Litchfield Northwest Conference as it's registrar for 21 years.
Connecticut western news., 1913-07-17
THE LYLES CIRCUS
Society Turns Out to Witness Thrill
 ing Performance.

The juvenile circus on Lyles's lot, Saturday afternoon was society event, more than fifty persons representing the first families, were there and gave liberal and, spontaneous applause to the tai ented young actors and actresses. The performance was full of thrills, from the pageant in the grand entree to the bicycle race that concluded the exhibi- tion, The feature of the pageant was the elephant-a wonderful creature standing about as high as three-quarters of a boy the size of Willard Peirce or Howell Freeman. This eccentric beast, exhibited in sectional view, revealed it's interior mechanism through joint in it's calico hide, and could dance. talk and even sing duet. It was led by a cruel hook in its proboscis, by sturdy young cowboy mahout made up to resemble Doug" Adam. The clowns did "a lot of side splitting stunts. and Allerton Eddy, Willard Peirce and Howell Freeman showed surprising skill on the trapeze and horizontal bar. Douglas Adam sang and "eloouted" in a manner that brought down the house the Lyles lot, rather-and little Norma Adam, with bewitching grace spoke her little piece and sang little song in a way that captivated the multitude. Miss Polly-of- the-circus Gillette rode the tableau float around the arena, as the Goddess of Liberty, or Liberty en- tightening the world, or something and looked like little queen. on route.
 There was no menagerie exhibit, the dog having declined to cooperate, the cat having social duties to attend to, over at the Naples, and the captive muskrat having ohawed his way out of his wooden boudoir.
 California hump-baoked peanuts and red lemonade made in the shade, were there in abundance. The show dis. handed after the afternocn performance
Connecticut western news., 1913-07-17
Mr. Rlggs Makes Correction.

MT. Edward G. Riggs, the executive assistant, of the N. Y, N. H. & H. R. R. has issued the following correction, signed with his name:
 "It is with unfeigned pleasure that l make correction.
 "On information. issued on July 2 a bulletin headed, Politicians At 1t Again. Urging Coroner Phelan to fix Responsibility for Stamford Wreck on Officials
 "The correctness of that bulletin has been questioned, and, after searching in- quiry, it gives me the greatest satisfac. tion to announce that the information in the first place was inaccurate and the only manly course is to admit the error and express regret for the inadvertenoe. 1t turns out, as a result of this later in- vestigation, that Coroner Phelan has not been influenced by politicians and that politicians are not endeavoring to in f1uence his decision in the matter of the investigation of the Stamford Wreck. l"
Connecticut western news., 1913-07-17
Boy Dies of Lockiaw.

The first death from lockjaw in Hart ford in long period, occurred at St. Francis hospital Monday. The victim was Fabried Bernard, 15 years of age, of East Hartford. The boy was employed on tobacco farm and scratched his hand in some manner few days ago, but no attention was paid to it until too late.
Connecticut western news., 1913-07-17

''You advertise mo mosquitoes said the summer boarder as he slapped his cheek.
 "Yes," replied Farmer Corntossel, "we put that in the same as some hotels say mo dogs meanin' that they will not be wanted. Washington Star.
Connecticut western news., 1913-07-17
Jumped to Death.

Thinking that the auto in which he was riding was going to be struck by a train on the Central New England near Simsburg Thursday, Daniel Pittocra of Hartford jumped from the machine only to be struck and instantly killed by the engine. His companion and auto escaped unhurt The accident happened at a grade crossing that was unprotected. The body was badly mangled.
Connecticut western news., 1913-07-17

Young doctors wife (ro husband at work in garden)-"Oh, Jack. just fancy There's patient in the sitting room."
 'All right, dear. won't be moment Just run and lock him in."-Life.
Connecticut western news., 1913-07-17

Ethel-"I can't understand why she broke the engagement" A
 Marie--"Perhaps she got cold feet " Ethel-"That's no excuse. Jack of. fered to lay his burning heart at her feet when he proposed to her. "-Exchange.
Connecticut western news., 1913-07-17

Madge-"Did the Count ask you if you would love him?"
 Marjorie-"No; he asked me if I would marry him. Judge.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-12-10

than zoo followers of the former
CATHOLIC priest
These followers will be received into
the Episcopal church as soon sproper
routine can be observed, all having
signified their intention of following
the Rev. Mr.. Won Kubinyi.
Bishop w hite today said that moth
ing definite had been decided as to the
future of the new priest The Rev. Mr..
Won Kubinyi said that his reception as
a minister in the Episcopal church was
the first step in missionary movement
which he would attempt to spread
throughout the country, principally
among Hungarians
The National Catholic Church of
America was organized here by the
Rev. Mr.. Kubinyi after a controversy
| with Bishop H. j. Alerding of Fort
| Wayne.
! For two years the Rev. Mr.. Won ku-
binyi had trouble with Bishop Alerd-
| ing, which at one time led to riots here
! between his supporters and those of
| the Bishop The Rev. Mr.. Kubinyi said
| today that his withdrawal from the
Roman Catholic church carried with Il
| accommodation.
| The Rev. Mr.. Won Kubinyi after or
ganizing TIL eNational Catholic congre-
cation, preached to his uock for some
/ time on vacant lot until he was able
to obtain a building.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-12-10

nue.. and Mrs. Charles Eggers of Lake
avenue, We're Chicago visitors, Mon
day
Miss Nellie Schade of Indiana boule-
ward, is expected home Thursday from
Geneva. Neb, where she has been
spending the past four months visiting
her grandparents
Mrs. Knave of Chicago, spent Sunday
here. visiting her brother. Sam Tuck
er and family of Pearl strete.
Mrs. William Seliger of East Side,
visited her daughter. Mrs. Henry Egg
; gers of Roberts avenue. yesterday.
Mrs. John hurry of Roberts avenue.
was Hammond visitor, Monday
Mr. and Mrs. A. ]. Hit and daughter
of Indiana Harbor. were guests of Mr.
and Mrs. Brown of Harrison avenue,
Sunday.
Mrs. Cowan of Indiana boulevard,
visited her sister, Miss Wood of Chi
cago. Tuesday
The Ladies' Bible class meeting will
be held at the home of Mrs. John Solt-
wedel of Harrison avenue, Wednesday
evening. December 10.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-12-10
LOWELL.

A fund has been raised by q num-
Der of citizens of Lowell and vicinity,
leases of a considerable territory OBJ
tanned and contract entered into
with the Steele Bros. of this city to
drill a well TO depth of 1000 feet
or more for the purpose of determin-
ing whether oil or gas can be found
here. The we'll win be sunk near
Lowell
Mrs. Hannah Spindler went TO Chi
cago Heights yesterday, for few days
visit at the home of her SON
The Adult Bible class of the Metho-
dist church met in regular session al
the home of Rev. voris Services, Mon
day night. The business session be-
ing quickley disposed of the social
features were taken up. consisting OF
games and various amusements, which
were greatly enjoyed by the thirty
members present A lap supper was
served Mr.. and Mrs. Services are de-
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-12-10
GRIFFITH.

Mrs. John Kleenman, Mrs. Christ
Wissell. and Mrs. Plaso, attended the
funeral of Mrs. Christ Anderson in
Chicago. yesterday. The Andersons had
their residence the past summer
Mrs. P. c. Taggart has received word
that her mother, Mrs. DIR. Sttdler of
Dyer, will undergo an operation this
week in an attempt to restore her
sight.
The Ladies' Aid society will meet at
the home of Mrs. Cloe Pratt tomorrow.
They will have their annual chicken
pie supper and bazaar next Saturday.
Come and help the ledies in a good
cause.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. A. Southworth accom-
panied their cousins. Mr.. and Mrs. Ed
Fish, as far as Chicago, Sunday. The
latter were on their way home in
Michigan, after visiting at the home OF
the former for several days.
Mrs. I. Hoaman was a Chicago Wis
itor today
j The entertainment given Saturday
evening by the Lewis Company. was
one of the best that has ever beer
played here. 1t was high class in every
particular. The numerous sketche:
were particularly good. The GROVE
went away well pleased with the frs
number of the Lyceum course. TIL,
next number will be given by HON,
talent.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-12-10

The Pure Water cub has begun maxi
ing deliveries. Water is sold at actual
cost of handling. Five gallons of water
sell for IS cents. We are selling tick
cts for $1.50 which are good for fifty
gallons of water. Ticket holders will
be allowed to use our special Jars with
faucets which will be furnished free of
cost Sophia Wenger. Secretary, 500
Clark street Telephone 1e6w. 1t
The Whiting Savings and Loan as
ISOLATION is now the owner of thirty
FIVE mortgages on thirtyf1 five separate
buildings. Every one of these build
ings is occupied by its owner who is
paying for 1t on monthly fnstallments.
1ot1
The Daughters of Liberty held their
regular meeting on Monday night, at
Chicago present. Refreshments were
served following the meeting. and a
general good time was enjoyed
Mr. and Mrs. Beaumont Parker en-
tertained the members of the Maya
home on oliver street. last Saturday
night. After the dinner the evening
was spent in playing cards. The first
prizes We're awarded to Mrs. F. n. CART
and Charles ID. Davidson, and the con-
ISOLATION to Mrs. A. ]. Lauer and VIII
liam Curtis.
Mrs Kate Day and Mrs. Lulu Bailey
of East Chicago attended the .. of l.
/ meeting, Monday night.
The L. O. t. NJ. will have their an
nual election OF officers this even
| ing.
| Mrs. Peter Smith is visiting hel
| daughter in Chesterton.
| Mr.. and Mrs. Jane ]. Nejdl of La
Porte avenue. are the proud parents
| of daughter, born on Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph B. Kyle vii
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-12-10
ROBERTSDALE.

Misses Franseau. Smith, F1aghler
Mr.. Cool and Denney of Whiting, Mary
stein of Roberts avenue, Ella Thaw
and Mrs. Edith Hall of Hammond, at
tended the piano recital of Padere-
wski Orchestra hall, Sunday after
noon.
Mrs. j. A Landon of Pear street,
visited Mrs. Cool Of Chicago. Sunday.
Raymond Buell. of Indiana boule-
ward, attended the Gaiety theater in
South Chicago, Monday evening.
william Market of Indiana boule-
ward. was a Hammond business visit
or. Monday.
Miss Ella HIATT of Pearl street, was
confined to her home by illness. Mon
day.
Mr.. and Mrs William Schmittle OF
Harrison avenue, are the proud parents
of a baby girl, which arrived at their
home Sunday. Mother and daughter
are reported doing nicely
Margaret OConnells of Atchison ave-
nue., is suffering with an attack of the
grippe.
Mrs. Frank Buehler of Roberts ave-
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-12-10
WHITING AND ENVIRONS

move from the Lucke flats TO the Hey
den flats on Ohio avenue. Monday.
Miss Eliza Gardner most pleasantly
entertained the members of the Entire
Nous club at baby doll'' party at
her home In Fred street The next
meeting will be in two weeks at the
home of Miss Mary johnson. when the
members will enjoy Dutch party.
Miss Oriila Baumgarten has been
confined to her home on Fischrupp
avenue. for several days by illness. but
is improving now.
Thomas S. Boyle of Sheridan avenue,
was called to Cleveland by the death
of his mother.
Miss Ethelyn Sexton who is attend
ing the Columbia School of Expression
in Chicago. will graduate from that in
stitution this week.
Miss Eehei GLADDEN. entertained a
number of friends at her home in
Sheridan avenue on Monday night.
whiting lodge. No. e13, F. & A. NJ,
will hold their annual election of Of
| ficers at their meeting. Wednesday.
December II.
Several from Whiting attended the
meeting of the T. of B. H. at Hammond
! last night there being initiation and
/ banquet.
| Reinhart Baumgarten of Ftschrupp
avenue, Is aid up with badly sprain-
ed ankle, sustained in falling off lad
der while working at the city hall.
/ Miss Edytha Halett will entertain
the Tri Kappa sorority at her home in
Sheridan avenue. Friday night.
Mr.. and Mrs. Archie Gray were Chi
cago visitors yesterday.
/ The city hall is undergoing a fall
cleaning. being reprinted and revarn-
| ished.
Make that cold room bearabie with
| a Gas Heating Stove.-No. Ind Gas a
r,ec Co.--Adv asst