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Arizona republican., 1913-01-29
ATHLETE KING TRADES
 GROWN FOR BIC MITI
Jim Thorpe Choses Big League Job; Swedish Papers Commend
 America's Honesty
ASSOCIATED PRESS D1sPArcHl

CARLISLE, Jan. 28.-James Thorpe worlds champion athletic says his fondness, and fitness for athletics will probably result in his making baseball his profession since parti- cipation in all forms of amateur ath- letics is denied him. He has not yet signed on any team although numer- ous offers have been made him since last summer. He receives sympathy rather then censure here. He has been popular while at the Indian school and has not displayed a pro feSsional" spirit
Arizona republican., 1913-01-29

CHICAGO, Jan. 2S.-The Cincinnati. St Louis American anG Chicago American baseball clubs began today negotiations for the services of James Thorpe, the Indian player
Connecticut western news., 1913-08-21
Canaan Bows Loss.

Mrs. Nellie B. Ward and her daugh- ter Lila, wife and daughter of MT. Ed ward O. Ward, were lost in the wrecked and sunken Pacific Coast Steamship Go. steamer. State of California, which struck an uncharted rock and sank, off Alaska, Sunday morning.
 Edward 0. Ward. who is assistant manager of the Pacific Coast Steamship Co.. is a native of Canaan. son of the late N. O. Ward, and his boyhood and oouth were spent in this town. He went to California number of years ago.
 More than thirty persons, passengers and crew, were lost in the wreck, many being imprisoned in their staterooms The ship sank in three minutes after striking the rock.
Connecticut western news., 1913-08-21
Did Thaw Come Here?

Harry K. Thaw, who escaped from the Matteawan asylum Sunday morning, in an auto that raced immediately for "the Connecticut line" at 80 miles an hour, must have cut wide swath in its flight, for it crossed the state line simul- taneously at dozen different points, between Wilton and Salisbury, and was "seen" by various individuals at each point. Dr. Ross is sure Thaw came into Canaan and slept in his (Ross's) garage Sunday night, as he found tracks of the fugitive near the door. !
Connecticut western news., 1913-08-21
FINED FOR RECKLESS SPEEDING
Arthur N. Bond, Found Guilty ofSmash-
 ing John Adams Auto, Appeals.

Arthur W. Bond, Found Guilty of Smash
 ing John Adams Auto, Appeals. The case of State vs. Arthur N. Bond, of Torrington, who, while driving his auto toward East Canaan on the night of July 19. collided with the auto of John V. Adam, of Canaan, was heard before Justice George W. Ford in Town Hall. Saturday. J. Clinton Roraback appeared as counsel for the state. and W. W. Bierce, of Torrington, for Bond.
 The defendant was charged with in. toxlcation, operating an automobile on the highway at an excessive rate of speed, and driving recklessly at point on a narrow road where it was impossi- ble to see for any distance ahead.
 John V. Adam testified that he was coming toward Canaan at @ speed of about 10 miles an hour that when he saw the lights of Bonds auto, coming around the curve, near the Canfield lime kiln, Lloyd Curtis, who was driving his machine, turned out to the right, so his left wheels were outside the wagon track, but the Bond machine, which was travelling at the rate of % tiles an hour, instead of turning out, steered straight ahead and apparently headed directly for his machine, striking it with great force, smashing his fender and running board and otherwise injuring his car. Bonds car. which contained two young women, with the driver, was similarly injured. Bond. in the opinion of MT. Adam. was intoxicated, and showed it In the odor of his breath and his unsteadiness of gait.
 Lloyd Curtis, who was driving the Adam car, confirmed the testimony of MT. Adam in it's essential details.
 Deputy Sheriff Rhoades testified as to the position of the two disabled cars the next morning.
 Defense put on no witnesses, Attor- ney Bierce resting his case at the close of the prosecution, and submitting it without argument.
 Justice Ford found the defendant guilty on the charge of reckless speed ing and fined him e10 and costs, aggre- gating $27. An appeal was taken, to the superior co urt
 A civil suit for damages, has been brought by MT. Adam. against Bond, which is pending in the court of Com- mon Pleas for Litchfield county.
Connecticut western news., 1913-08-21
A " HOLY TERROR "
Workman at Power Plant Gets Drunk
 and Runs Amuck.
friends.

Workman at Power Plant Gets Drunk
 and Runs Amuck.
 Michael O'Brien. employed by Stone 6 Webster, at Falls Village, got fight ing drunk Tuesday afternoon and started in to. clean out. the village, beginning with the power plant construction gang. He had partially succeeded in carrying out that ambitious contract, and had about fourteen men more or less hors de combat, when the mild-mannered Elmer son, of the s. 6 w. office staff, appear ed on the scene and deftly knocked him over. Thereupon' he was secured, tied with ropes and taken to the lookup, fighting like tom-cat all the way.
 Yesterday morning he was found guilty, before Justice Blodgett, on charg- es of resisting an officer, assault. breach of the peace. abusive language and Tn. toxication, and bound over for the su- perior court, in $2.000. Deputy Sheriff Rhoades and Constable Hornbeck took him to jail.
Connecticut western news., 1913-08-21
ELDRIDGE PROMOTED
Win Take His Bride to Pawtucket In-
 stead of North Adams.

Win Take His Bride to Pawtucket In-
 stead of North Adams.
 MT. Albert G. Eldridge and his bride are expected to arrive in Canaan, at the home of the brides father, MT. George s. Fuller, next week, for brief visit be- fore leaving for Pawtucket, R. l., which will be their home. They have been spending their honeymoon at Mount Desert Island and North Brooklin, Maine.
 Their plans for the future have been unexpectedly changed by circumstances. MT. Eldridge. who had contemplated 8 return to North Adams, as school super visor for that district. quite recently xe- ceived an offer to take the supervisor ship of district in tho southeastern cor ner of the state, embracing the schools in Blackstone and Seekonk, at consid- erable increase in salary, and after con- sulting with friends, and pondering carefully, he decided to accept the offer, which is in the line of professional ad- vancement. The duties of his new po- sition will begin with the opening of the schools next month, and MT. and Mrs. Eldridge will make their home in Paw tuoket as matter of convenient loca- tion with relation to the two towns named.
Connecticut western news., 1913-08-21
The State Far.

The thousands of automobilists in the state. who have planned to attend the great state fair at Charter Oak, opening on Labor Day, Sept. l, and continuing for the balance of the week, will be pleased to learn that their cars will be admitted to the park this year, an excel lent place for parking them having been provided by the management, and there will be no charge. This is a departure from the custom of previous years of compelling autoists to park their cars outside the gates.
 The buildings for the housing of the exhibits, the new cattle sheds and dairy hall, have been finished, while the new Midway is ready for the arrival of the shows, many of which will come direct from Ooney Island. One of the start ling attractions which patrons of the Fair may have an opportunity of wit messing is polo match played by some of the championship mounts which were in the international match between Eng land and America.
 Definite announcement has been made by the New Haven road that all trains passing the Connecticut Fair gates on the Highland Division, Fair week, will stop.
Connecticut western news., 1913-08-21
The Bands Night.

The band dance, concert and lawn social, at Town Hall. Friday night attracted a very large crowd of people, who patronized every feature of the affair most generously. The concert and social on the lawn lasted from 2 until o'clock, and in that time large quantities of ice cream, cake and inspir- ing music were dispensed. The lawn presented an attractive appearance, with it's brilliant illuminations and the gay crowd moving about or seated at she tables.
 The beginning of the dance, at g o'clock, attracted the majority of the as- semblage inside the hall, and there were dancers enough to keep the floor as full as is could comfortably hold. The dance music was furnished by the full band, Ill uniform, and it was of good quality The band cleared $33 by the enter prise.
Connecticut western news., 1913-08-21
THROWN FROM AUTO
Man on Rumble Seat of Runabout was
 Lost at Curve.

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 Lost at a Curve.
 Saturday evening. as it began to grow dark, light runabout auto, with two men on the front seat and another on the "rumble-seat" behind, came speed ing over the Dutcher's Bridge road, to- ward the village, at lively gait. Tho man on the rumble was gleefully fond ling bottle of beer as the auto came up toward Church street, and the other men were too deeply engrossed in other affairs to take notice of what was going on behind. AS the auto reached the point in the road where it curves around the ledge of rocks, just below Eddie Adams's residence, the sweep of tho curve was too much for the equilibrium of the man on the rumble, and he lurch- ed overheard, falling by the side of the road, while the auto sped onward with out hlm, his companions evidently bo- ing in ignorance of what had happened to him.
 The man picked himself up. apparently unhurt, and afta looking around to seo if anybody had witnessed his tumble from the rumble. e>saLsined himself te find out how fatally ne was injured. Being convinced that he was still in running order he started on run after the auto, which by shat time, was a mile or more away. A passing team that happened along just then, gave him lift, and, eventually he joined his companions, who had finally missed him and took the back trail in search of him. What became of the beer bottle, de- ponent sayeth not.
Connecticut western news., 1913-08-21
Expensive Hunting,

Two Italians, A Mandelli and E.. Marchesini were arrested by Game War den E. Linn Pease, of Glastonbury, 8 few days ago, for shooting birds. and for being without hunters license. They were prosecuted and fined each $2O and $2O.11 costs, a total of $80.22. Expensive sport for couple of little birds. The arrests were reported to Sec- retary O.. H. Pease, of the Fish and Game Commission,
Connecticut western news., 1913-08-21
GARFIELD MAY SUICIDES
Former Canaapite Shoots Himself in
 the Head.

Former Canaanite Shoots Himself in
 the Head.
 F. Garfield May, a contractor, of Pali- sade, N. J., committed suicide Saturday morning by shooting himself in the head. His wife found him dead in his bed when she went to call him for break fast. He was about S5 years of age and had lived in Palisade for a number of years.
 He had been a resident of Canaan and attended the High School here about 20 years ago, when his family lived here. He was a nephew of Mrs. Henry B.. Ives.
 He was a contractor, and was gener- ally successful Tn his business. This season, however. things had not gone we'll with him, business-wise. A large sewer contract which he had undertaken entailed heavy financial loss because quicksand was encountered, and this, with other business worries, is supposed to have brought on a nervous depression which increased until it unsettled his mind. a.'
 He leaves widow and a young daugh- ter.
Connecticut western news., 1913-08-21
Salisbury Dav.

Preparations for the Labor Day Fair at Salisbury are nearing completion. The object of the enterprise is to en- courage competition in agricultural and household work and to afford holiday full of entertainment at nominal cost. Entries are coming in from all sides, both in the state and beyond its borders, and an excellent exhibition is assured. The premium list recently issued com prising 325 classes of exhibits, represents cash prizes of seven hundred dollars, ribbons and number of other prizes not in cash.
 In addition to the regular Stock Show domestic and horticultural exhibits the the program for the day includes many athletic events and concludes with a dance at the Town Hall in the evening. The whole affair is cond ucted by The Salisbury Association, Inc, an uniqu e organization, comprised of residents of Salisbury and their nonresident rela- tives and friends.
 The affair will be in progress from 9:3O A. M. on Sept. 1st, and there will be something to do and see every minute of the time.
Connecticut western news., 1913-08-21
WILLIAM ]. FERGUSON DEAD
Aged Citizen Passed Away Yesterday
 Afternoon After Short Illness.

Aged Citizen Passed Away Yesterday
 Afternoon After Short Illness.
 William J. Ferguson, aged s8, died yesterday afternoon at 3:3o, at his resi- dence on West Main street, of acute indi- gestion, aggravating a heart weakness. He had been ill about two weeks.
 MT. Ferguson was born May 29, 1895. just over the Massachusetts line, in East Sheffield. He was educated in the common schools, and for few years in his young manhood he was in the mer- camille business in Norfolk, Va, Later he clerked in the stores of Lyman Dun. ing in East Canaan and Taft & Rood, Clayton. He married Miss Lura Rood, in 1850, daughter of Jacob and Della Rood, of Rood street, and shortly after marriage they went to Illinois. On their return they lived on the Jacob Rood farm.
 Eleven children were born to them, of whom four survive, Mrs. Ida Partridge. T. Irving Ferguson, of Bridgeport, and Misses Mary and Sarah Ferguson, of Ca- naan. Mrs. Ferguson died here about IA years ago.
 MT. Ferguson served the town as selectman for many terms and had been representative Ill the legislature.
 Funeral services at the house, West Main street, tomorrow at 9 p. m., Rev. J. P. Smyth officiating, Interment in Lower Cemetery.
Connecticut western news., 1913-08-21
A Local Weather Prophet.

Michael Boylan, of Falls Village. has 8 long-established local reputation as @ weather prophet, which he las justified on many occasions by correctly forecast ing the weather, sometimes for long time ahead. Those who have kept tabs on his prophecies declare that he is not only more reliable than the government weather bureau but that he "has got Uncle Horace Johnson skinned mile. He prophesied the late long dry spell, and said, many weeks ago, that while there would be frequent indications of rain, the signs would fail. Fishermen who are anxious to get line on the weather, consult MT. Boylan, and he in- variably gives them an accurate fore- cast.
Connecticut western news., 1913-08-21
Negro Preacher as Rain-Maker.

Rev. Joseph Murphy, former pastor of the Torrington A. M. E. Zion Church, who is collecting for missionary enter. prise of the colored people, has estab lished record as rain-maker, accord. Ing to Courant dispatch.
 Calling upon Judge Gideon H. Welch for contribution, he was told that if he could use his influence to secure the much needed rain he would get contri- button of 80. That night the old gentle man went to his boarding place and "wrastled wid de Lawd in prar" until the windows of Heaven were opened and the copious showers came down that very night. The fact that there was no rain that night in either Burryille or Harwin- ton confirmed MT. Murphy's faith and he was on hand early the next morning and collected his money.
Connecticut western news., 1913-08-21
Pope's Great Wa tch,

Pope" Chapman of Falls Village while in town a few days ago, walked past Collins jewelry store. Glancing up at the watchmaker's Ire egulator," he took out his watch to compare the time. Glancing from the regulator to the watch, and from the watch to the regu- lator he remarked: "There, b'judas, is the best watch in seven counties. Just ten years ago set my watch by that regulator, and you can see it hasn't varied second in all that time."
Connecticut western news., 1913-08-21
What Happened to Mary !"

From quaint Island home into the seething stir of New York City "What Happened to Mary" depicts a series of life incidents that prove absorbingly in- teresting and graphically realistic.
 This latest New York success, which will appear at The Mahaiwe Theatre, Great Burlington on Wednesday night, August 27, is destined to prosper long and steadily since it deals with present day surroundings and the suares and temptations which beset the young and innocent in the great metropolis. Just what happened to Mary in her career every one should learn, as her ad- ventures were so unique and varied that not moment does the interest flag nor the many surprises become monotonous.
Connecticut western news., 1913-08-21
Edison's Talking Motion Pictures

Edison's talking motion pictures will be displayed at the Mahaiwe theatre Monday and Tuesday, Aug. 25-26. It is the crowning marvel of marvellous age, vocabulary is inadequate to describe and imagination itself is too feeble to com- prehend the hmitless pontentialities of the speaking pictures and the revolution that it precedes and involves in human methods and human conditions in many directions.
 Several charming playlets are shown, where the actors and actresses go through their several parts and talk just as if they were before the audience in flesh and blood. A complete minstrel show in two parts is given, the end men tell their jokes, the soloists sing the latest songs, and the dancers both fancy and clog, dance until one can hardly be- lieve that they are looking at motion picture production. Twelve pictures are shown among which are included, musical comedy, light opera, farce comedy, fairy plays and inelo-drama.
Connecticut western news., 1913-08-21
You've Never Seen,

A sheet from the bed of river. A toe from the foot of a mountain, A page from a volume of steam, A wink from the eye of needle, A nall from the finger of fate, A feather from the wing of an army, A hair from the head of hammer, A bite from the teeth of saw, A check that is drawn on a Sand bank, Or joint from the limb of the law, And perhaps you've never seen,
 The NORFOLK MINISTRIES, bu you ought to at the Village Hall, in Nor folk, on Friday and Saturday nights your while. Order tickets by phone O. Cone 6 O'Connor.-Adv.
Connecticut western news., 1913-08-21
Twenty-Seven Have Died.

In his circular to the members of the Second Connecticut Heavy Artillery, inviting them to attend the reunion at Canaan. Sept. II, Secretary D. O. Kill bourn gives the following list of deaths in the organization that have occurred since the reunion last year:
 Albert R. Nettleton, Go. A., Nov. 21, Thomaston, age "A. -.
 Charles G. Barber, Go. A., Mar. 1, liar. winton, age 77.
 Thomas Morris, Go. A., May 10, Phila- delphia.
 David McBath, Go. A., Southbury.
 Henry l., Ayres. Go. B., Sept. 8, Tor rington, age 63.
 Henry W. Ostrum. Go. O., Oct. 1e, Buena Vista, Tex. # rbomsssSyn, TamSshy Mshs5' sss ar. Go, o. Nov D. Enos s. Benedict, Go. O., Jan'y.. Ban- tam, age 82. -a.
 Frederick o. Hill. Go. O., Feb'y. g. Tor. rington, age Fl. .-... ....s Simon J. O'Donnell, Co. D., Jan'y. IS, Waterbury. Geo. W. Butler. Go. D., May 5. Hart ford, age 90.
 James E. Billings. Go. E., June 3, Newark. et .es Philip Stabel, Go. E., July 26. New Haven.
 Dwight Case. Go. F.. Mar. II, Winsted, age 78.
 Allen B. St. John, Go. E., Got. 19, Kankakee, III. William German, Go. F.. Sept. II, Ashley Falls.
 Algernon c. Henderson. Go. F., Dec. 21, New Britain. age 87.
 Wm. G. Gardener, Go. F., Feb'y. 5, Elkhart, Ind. age 79.
 O. Abernethy Baker, Go. F., April 1S, Noroton, age 76.
 Ira Chapman. Go. o., Feb'y. 25, Shar- on, age 85.
 Geo. W. Studley. Go. G., Mar. g. North Canaan, age 69.
 Rufus s. Frink, Go. G., Mar. IT. Kent, age 78.
 Elroy s. Jennings, Go. H., May IA, Kent.
 Charles s. Meeker, Go. l.. June 28. New Haven, age 30.
 Captain Edward W. Marsh, June %, Bridgeport, TT.
 Captain Wm. H. Lewis, Aug. 9, Bridgeport, Fl.
 Lieutenant George E. Betts, May 6, Bridgeport, "A.
Connecticut western news., 1913-08-21
O. E. s. Lawn Social,

The members of Esther Chapter, O. B. s. held lawn social on the grounds of MT. James Hanlop on Prospect street, Saturday evening for the benefit of the Eastern Star fund for the Masonic Home.
 The lawn was beautifully illuminated with festoons of electric lights, and pre- scented most attractive appearance.
 Practically all the members of the or der, and few invited guests. were present and enjoyed delightful even- ing. Contest and games of various kinds were indulged in ; ice cream and cake were served, and the affair was in every way 8 gratifying success.
Connecticut western news., 1913-08-21
CORONER HOLDS INQUEST
Examines 25 Witnesses in Matter of
 Mrs. F. M. Olin's Death.

Coroner s. A. Herman, of Winsted, came to Canaan, Monday, GO hold the inquest in the case of the late Mrs. F.. M. Oln, of Falls Village, who died as a result of injuries received in the wreck of the mixed train combination car at this station on June 23.
 The inquest was held in the Town Hall, and the examination of witnesses was in secret session. About twenty five witnesses were examined, during the day, every person who could throw light on any phase of the wreck, having been summoned by Deputy Sheriff Rhoades.
 At the close of the examinations, Cor oner Herman and Sheriff Rhoades took various measurements along the track at the station, where the accident oc- cured.
 The coroner will digest the evidence at his early convenience, and render his decision in accordance herewith.
Connecticut western news., 1913-08-21
GIFT TO WILCOX
Popular Superintendent at Borden's
 Gets Fine Memento.


 Mir. Frank H. Wilcox, for seven years superintendent of the Borden Canaan plant, and district superintendent, for this Borden district, and who has just been promoted and transferred to anoth- CT district, with headquarters in Middle town, N. Y. had an agreeable surprise when he went to the local plant Tuesday morning, before departing for Middle town. He was beckoned to the office by the present superintendent, John Madi- gan, and presented, on behalf of the employees of the plant, with pair of diamond-studded gold cuff buttons and a gold and diamond stickpin. This to- ken of the high esteem in which Mir. Wilcox is held by the men with whom he had been so long associated, was nat urally very gratifying to him, and he ex- pressed his appreciation in fitting terms
 MT. Wilcox left for Middletown yes terday. His sister, Miss Minnie Wilcox, is experimenting the packing-up of the household goods, preparatory to ship ment for Middletown, where they have secured desirable rent in a pleasant and congenial neighborhood Miss Will COX will leave town in a few days, to the sincere regret of @ host of Canaan friends
Connecticut western news., 1913-08-21
Made Fine Music,

MT. F. Stanley Tower, the accomplish ed 'cellist, who with Miss Gladys De- Hart as aocompanist, is arranging to give'a series of recitals in certain Berk- shire county towns, had a rehearsal with Miss DeHart at her residence Tues. day evening, which a few invited guests were privileged to enjoy. It is possible that Mir. Tower and Miss DeHart may be persuaded to give a recital in this place, if suitable arrangements can be ma ade.