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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-08-09

hospital grounds and all material for
the first $50, 900 cottage is at hand but
the steel, which is expected daily.
Connecticut western news., 1913-10-30
An Enjoyable Performance.

The military musical play entlttled "When. Love is Young," fully lived up to it's reputation as military success it's most taking number being "The Yankee Volunteers" John Hyams scored point as Irony" and his sotto voce remarks caught the audience and won him much applause.
 The chorus was one of the best ever heard in the Mahaiwe theater. The parts were we'll balanced and the at. tacks snappy. MT. Harry Hanlon as Holbrook Allen. MT. Edgar Norton. as Arthur stabler, a typical cockney Eng lishman, Leila Mcintyre as Eileen, and Sylvia de Frankie as Madge Blake, a lisping girl, are all entitled to special mention.
Connecticut western news., 1913-10-30
Are Chestnuts Poison [?

The story published in The Hartford Oourant two weeks ago that the two young sons of MT. and Mrs. Charles P. Roberts of Forestville, probably died from eating chestnuts, the trees which produced the nuts, having the blight, has led to an investigation by the federal department of agriculture. A repre-. sentative of that department came from Washington and spent two days making study of the trees with view of carry ing on the investigations further when he returns to Washington.
 He called upon Dr. Douahue, the at tending physician of the Roberts boys. The government chemist went to the trees where the chestnuts were gathered, examined them, and took samples of the fruit as we'll as parts of the tree with him to be analysed in the government laboratory. He later went to Granby, East Windsor Hill and other places where deaths have been reported.
Connecticut western news., 1913-10-30
Bitten by a Rat.

Elsmer Doty, el, of Hartford, was walking down Meadow street in New Haven to board the II o'clock Spring field train at the depot Sunday night when he was attracted to the east end of the Yellow building, the railroad office headquarters, where a woman was frantically fighting off rat.
 He succeeded in grabbing the rat, only to be bitten on one of the fingers of the right hand. His wound was cauterized at police headquarters by Dr. Spier be- cause of the fear that blood poisoning might develop, The woman gave her name as Mrs. Jeanne Milner Clarke, of Tyler Cicy and she was also treated at once.
Connecticut western news., 1913-10-30
Landslide at Satan's Kingdom.

A New Haven road wrecking trail narrowly escaped being hurled from the tracks of the New Hartford or Canal branch of the Northampton division ill to the Farmington river Monday fore noon when landslide struck it. partly derailing the locomotive at ltan s King dom. The wreeker was engaged in re- moving a landslide from the track when another avalanche of rock and earth; loosened by the heavy rains, slid off the precipice which rises almost perpendicu- larly above the tracks. Fortunately none of the workmen happened to be in the path of the landslide. as
 The first slide, which completely ob- liberated the tracks, occurred during the night and was discovered early Monday morning before any trains were due The tracks were still blocked late in the afternoon. Morning trains transferred passengers with difficulty at the scene of the accident.
Connecticut western news., 1913-10-30
COFFER-DAMS WRECKED
Heavy Rains Raise the Mischief at
 Stone & Webster Plant.


 The heavy rains of Saturday and Sun day swelled the streams to almost record height i'll remarkably short space of time. The Blackberry river became 8 roaring torrent and the Hpnsatonic rose in It's might and created havoc with the coffer dams at the Stone 6 Webster works, in Falls Village though no seri- ous damage was reported elsewhere.
 At Falls Village large part of the coffer-dam at the upper little falls was washed away. and the waters went plunging through the gap and over the newly blasted out portion of the river bed. At the main dam another section of coffer- dam was taken away and the stream found way through the new mason work. At the power house plant. below the water flowed through the power house and flooded the workmen out
 The money damage is not great. the principal mischief being the retarding of the work of construction until the coffer- dams can be repaired.
Connecticut western news., 1913-10-30
MAYL0TT ORDAINED
Interesting Ceremonies at East Canaan
 Congregational Church.

Interesting Ceremonies at East Canaan
 Congregational Church.
 Rev. Francis Worthy Maylott was ordained pastor of the East Canaan Con. gregational church yesterday afternoon. At II o'clock the Council met for busi ness and examinations.
 The ordination ceremonies began at 1:30 p. m. The moderator was Rev. E.. o. Gillette, of Canaan scribe. Rev. E. A. Hazeltine, of Falls Village. The program was as follows:
 Organ recital, Miss Lila Hayes, Win sted.
 The scribe read the minutes.
 Hymn, "Blest Be the Tie.''
 Prayer by Rev. V. W. Blackman, Warren.
 Solo, Miss Charlotte Grace Sheldon, Winsted.
 Scripture lesson, Rev. Tinker, Els worth. Hymn, '"How Firm Foundation. Sermon, Rev. George W. Judson, pas tor First Congregational church, Win sted.
 Ordaining prayer and laying on of hands, Rev. E. W. Snow, Winsted,
 Right hand of fellowship, Rev. W. F. Stearns, Norfolk. Charge to the pastor, Rev. W. E. Paige, Torringford.
 Solo, Miss Sheldon. Address to the people, Rev. J. 0. God. dard, Salisbury.
 Hymn, Onward Christian Soldiers. !" Benediction, Rev. Starr, West Corn wall.
Connecticut western news., 1913-10-30
Rev. BodIey on Styles.

In 8 recent sermon attacking feminine styles and nasty plays, Rev. H. I. Bodley of St. Marks church. New Britain, formerly rector of Christ Church, Ca- naan, said:
 "What the New Testament says of elaborate arrangement of the female hair, of costly raiment, of barbarous display of jewelry, of wearing veils in the temple would now be translated into diaphanous garment, slit skirts, or hob bled, or low necked gowns. The waists are often as hobbled as the skirt. com posing band around the bust and two strips over the shoulders.
 "What howl of indignation what contemptuous scorn would meet the man who went to party or appeared on the streets arrayed in such wise as to display his unclad limbs and his manly bosom. Every woman at the party would leave in a state of shocked honor anu would cross the street to avoid com lDg near the monster on the public thoroughfare. There is not much modesty or shamefacedness or quIet taste or gentle breeding about the woman who does what she would rightly resent in men.
 "The remedies seem often to aggra- vate the diseases. These seem of very doubtful expediency. The nasty plays which sets forth the awful ravages of sexual disease, are not likely to make for the chastity of the people who pat. ronize them. When such plays present even by suggestion and innuendo the animal side of life and human diseases of the most repugnant character they aften besmirch with soot of unclean- ness otherwise pure sweet souls, specially those of the young and of clean-hearted women in general. There are some things of which it is well to be ignor ant O
Connecticut western news., 1913-10-30
A Valuable Discovery.

It will be good news 10 every family in America that method has been dis covered of taking the taste and ordor ou' of castor oil. This almost indlspensabl, household remedy. hitherto feared, de. tested. and avoided because of its indes- cribable taste, now has no taste at all.
 This feat has been accom- plished after repeated and tedious experiments by a persistent firm of oil refner in Buffalo, and the tasteless castor oil is now being supplied everywhere.
 It is announced that the remarkable feature of tue process is that it neither adds to. nor takes anything away but the taste. The other characteristics, and the value of the castor oil remain unchanged.
Connecticut western news., 1913-10-30
Pilgrim Church Notes.

The communion of the Lords Supper will be administered at Pilgrim Church next Sunday morning. The Preparatory service will be held on Friday at 800 D. m.
 The Mission Circle met with Mrs. B. A. Peirce on Tuesday afternoon.
 The Official Board will meet at the Parsonage this evening.
 At the Pilgrim Church service Sunday George s. Fuller was elected delegi te to the council to ordaln MT. Maylo't.
Connecticut western news., 1913-10-30
That "New Haven" Meeting.

Though the annual meeting of the stockholders of the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad Company was not as peppery as it was predicted it would be, it was not with. out its ex- citing moments, says Col. N. c Osborn, in the New York Herald. The critical element among the shareholders were exceedingly unfortunate in having lined up with them New York man, Mir Venner. He succeeded almost from the start in divorcing the confidence of the meeting and his influence steadily decreased until one-time Representative Hill, from Norwalk, in really ripping speech completely disposed of him. That took the pip out of even form CT Governor Bulkeley's protest, who was. however, treated with great respect. No one for a moment ques- tioned the honesty of his motives. At the outset the meeting was disposed to wash old linen, and & lot of it would have been washed and hung on the line to dry had NIT. Mellen been ill the char. But the preeence of MT. Elliott, who in no way can be connected with the history of the company tended con- stantly to keep the deliberations of the hour down to things connected with the present and future. The share holders came to see that dead mems tales were ot importance only as they pointed to cure for existing ills. That was in reality the sum and substance of Mir. Hills timely remarks, and from then the meeting attended to business. In that respect as we'll as in others the meeting was notable.
Connecticut western news., 1913-10-30
SCOUT MESSAGE GOES ON
George Laffargue Only Scout to Carry
 Garfield Greeting to Salisbury.

George Laffargue Only Scout to Garry
 Garfield Greeting to Salisbury.
 A copy of the message and greeting transmi ted by President H. A. Garfield, of Williams College, Williamstown, Mass, to John Rodemeyer, by relays of Berkshire County Boy Scout runners, was sent to the Scouts of the Salisbury troop, last Saturday. Owing to the dis agreeableness of the weather on that day, the relay of Scouts selected to carry the message failed to put in an appear ance, and the message was carried all the way, seven miles. by Scout George Laffargue, on foot, the only member of the Canaan troop who had the courage to volunteer for the service. George left Canaan, closely followed by his father, MT. Charles Laffargue, Scoutmaster, in hls automobile, and handed the message to Scoutmaster Libbie. of the Salisbury troop, at the Salisbury school-house, at just II o'clock, having been two hours plodding on the muddy roads. He finished in fine condition, however, and returned with his father, by auto.
 A number of the Salisbury Scouts were assembled with MT. Llbble when the Canaan messenger arrived, and the Berkshire County greeting was read to thepn, after which MT. Libbie despatched it, by relay of his Scouts, to Scoutmas- ter Richard Smith, of the Falls Village troop, agreeable to the suggestion of Mir. Rodemeyer that it be sent from troop to troop until every troop in Litch- field County shall have received it.
Connecticut western news., 1913-10-30
The Devil will Receive.

The place to shun on Halloween is the party to be given by the Epworth League of the Methodist church, for they have secured the service of the devil for reception committee. and all other places will be from temptation. His satanic majesty will have in his employ witches, black cats. ghosts and gOblins to enter tain. Fortunes will be told, refresh ments served and altogether the affair will be most enjoyable.
Connecticut western news., 1913-10-30
Brotherhood Ola ass.

The Pilgrim Brotherhood class have voted to read and discuss chapters in Dr. S. o. Blacks book, "Plain Answers to Religious questions modern men are asking" The discussion next Sunday will be on the question "How can we know that there is God ?'' The class meets at 12 aud all men are invited. The class opened last Sunday with an at- tendance of fourteen ill spite of the rain and there was an interesting discussion of the editorial in The News on "Reviv- ing church attendance" The men ap- proved of the suggestion that the Broth erhoods get up "Community 20 to- church Sunday" in Canaan.
Connecticut western news., 1913-10-30
"FENN" BIGELOW DEAD
Old-Time Resident of Canaan Dies in
 Springfield.


 T. Fenn Bigelow. an old-time resident of Canaan, died Friday night of heart failure at the residence of his son Charles Bigelow, in Springfield, Mass, with whom he had made his home for some years. The funeral was held Mon- day forenoon in the East Canaan Con- gregational Church, R~v. W. F. Maylott officiating. Interment was in the East Canaan cemetery.
 MT. Bigelow was one of the old-tima railroaders, having been brakeman on the Housaronic railroad many years ago. His father, Augustus BigeIow died near ly forty years ago. at the old homestead, where Mr. NesGen now lives. His mother survived the husband by several years.
 Deceased leaves two daughters, Mrs. Frances Hallock, of Goshen, and Mrs. Bessie Thompson, of Canaan, and one son. Charles of Springfield. His wife, it will be remembered, by our older read CTS, was found dead in d cistern on the Bigelow place numper of years ago.
Connecticut western news., 1913-10-30
Editors Meet in New Haven.

Problems in advertising and questions of practical newspaper publication and operation were subjects of discussions at the regular fall meeting of the Con. necticut Editorial association in New Haven Monday. At business meeting only matters of routine character were taken up. Among the speakers were Representative Frank Kenna. formerly 8 newspaperman, and Everett R. Smith, business manager of the New Haven Journal Courier.
Connecticut western news., 1913-10-30
We All Are.

AU the dental congress at Asbury Park. Dr. J. P. Carmichael of Mil waukee, apropos of disappointment in dental legislation, said philosophically
 "Well, let us not despair. Let us remember the old maid.
 An old maid, you know, went into decline.
 s" Whats the matter with you?" her doctor asked.
 "'Oh, doctor,' she sobbed, I've been disappointed in love y
 Naturally ? said the doctor. Tt never does come up to expectations,
Connecticut western news., 1913-10-30
New Fox Club.

Hunters in the western part of Hart ford county and eas tern. Litchfield county are much interested in the fox hunting club which has just been formed and promises to have a state wide grow tn. l. is known as the Con- necticut Fox Hunters club and was organized at Winsted, Tuesday night, following a banquiet at Hotel Boards ley. Twenty-nine were present. Chief Iy through the efforts of Dr. George ". Brown of Winsted, followers of the sport were gathered together for a three days hunt and dinner, and in recogni- tion of his hard work to perfect the organization, the newly-formed club selected him as it's first president.
 The officers of the Club are as follows President, c. W. Brown. Winsted {; first vice-president, M. H. Tanner, Winsted second vice president, H. w. Case, Tariffville secretary, c. Wesley, Winslow treasurer, F. RoderIck.
Connecticut western news., 1913-10-30
A Model Manufacturing Town.

The action of the Cheney Brothers corporation, already reported, in offering to put $200,0O0 into new and suitable buildings for South Manchester to make good the losses of the recent fire is worth more than passing notice, says the Hart. ford Courant. It is a public spirited and characteristic Cheney act. It has been known for years that, while some others try to see how easily they can get off, the Cheneys put their great manu- featuring plant into the tax list at it's value Instead of trying to dodge, they sit down with the assessors and show them their books. They have huilt one fine school already and now here they come with more. A schedule of what they have done for Manchester would make a most interesting exhibit. What they have done for Connecticut is to develop a model manufacturing con- munity, where owners live on the scene of their works, where taxes are paid willingly and in full, and where the prosperity of the factories means the we'll being of the whole town.
Connecticut western news., 1913-10-30
Burglars in New Milford.

The drug store of Albert Evitts in New Milford was broken into early Monday and the cash register robbed of between $i5 and $20. Cigars and quantity of other goods, the value of which has not been determined, were also taken. Rn- trance was gained by rear window. This is the second break in the town within two weeks and merchants are taking extra precautions against further depredations.
Connecticut western news., 1913-10-30
Eirehup's Busy Season.

A barn belonging to Reuben Thomp- kins was destroyed in Bethel, Sunday afternoon with all its contents, includ. ing four horses and several wagons. The circum stances surrounding the fire indicate incendiarism, especially in view of the fact that within less than two weeks the Gilbert woodworking factory and several smaller buildings have been mysteriously burned.
Connecticut western news., 1913-10-30
Shot Through the Window.

AS Mrs. William Gregory of Bridge port was pulling down the shade in her bed room Saturday night, preparatory to retiring, some one from without fired a revolver at her. The bullet shattered the glass in the window and just graxed Mrs. Gregory. There are no clues. This is the fourth similar case reported in the neighborhood within week.
Connecticut western news., 1913-10-30
MT. Eaton's New Book.

Walter Prichard Eaton of Stock bridge has written a good book Barn Doors and Byways" which Small, Maynard 6 Oo., publish. The title itself is an un. usual one and will excite lots of interest and curiosity. Nothing in the text itself disappolnts.- Pittsfield Eagle.
Connecticut western news., 1913-10-30
Arrest Alleged Priest.

A man giving his name as Valentine Rovaroto and claiming that he was a priest, was arrested by the police in Dan- bury Saturday night charged with ob- taining money under false pretenses. He wore priests garb and when search ed was found to have $50. He told the police that he was collecting money for a mission in Italy.
Connecticut western news., 1913-10-30
The Roraback Trial,

The trial of Raymond Roraback for the killing of Fred Long on the South Canaan road. some months ago, Inns been in progress in the Superior Court at Litchfield this week. J. Clinton Rora-
 back is associated with D. T. Warner, for the State, and Nickerson and Mum appear for the defense.
Connecticut western news., 1913-10-30
Dronned Dead in a Barn.

Joseph Markowski, fl years old, drop ped dead of heart disease probably brought on by over-exertion, Saturday morning, while working ill tobacco shed at Sutfield. Markowski had been living with his brother, Alex. He was married, and leaves his wife and child in Poland
Connecticut western news., 1913-10-30
DrOpped Dead.

Miles E. Payne, one of the prominent democrats and farmers of the town of Cheshire dropped dead at his home Mon- day morning of heart failure. He had many times held the office of selectman as we'll as other positions of trust in the community. He was GA years old and is survived by his wife and son.
Connecticut western news., 1913-10-30
Thomaston Suicide

Dependency resulting from family row, it is believed caused Ernest Benson of Reynolds Bridge, near Thomaston, to commit suicide Sunday by drinking cyanide of potassium. Benson was 35 years old, and leaves a wife and three children.
Connecticut western news., 1913-10-30
Sheriff Middebrooks' Nephew Dead

County Sheriff c. o. Middlebrooks was notified Sunday morning of the death at Waterbury of his nephew, Clar- ence Templeton. Death followed an operation for appendicitis.
Connecticut western news., 1913-10-30

Divorce lawyer-"W Wedding was only 10 days ago, and yet you want divorce ? You must have married in extreme haste"
 Fair. client (with 8 sigh)-"Yes, sup married l 1y justice or & the peace ., Tn , an of 50 miles an hour. "-Chicago Tribune.
Connecticut western news., 1913-10-30

First loafer-"Hallo Bill Got a new oyercoat, soe. What did it cost yer?"
 Second ditto-"Six mont's. I never wears cheaps duds. ."-Poston Transcript.
Connecticut western news., 1913-10-30

She-"Did you have any trouble with your French when you were in Paris a' He-'I didn't, but the Parisians did" Boston Transcript.
Connecticut western news., 1913-10-30

"The word drink may be used as either a verb or noun, but as the latter it is seldom declined Pluck.
Connecticut western news., 1913-10-30

The squeeze r ay must be popular when one of these gir! teams challenges he boys. Baseball Extra.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-17

you have, dear. He is a bright lad.
In this case l think he was quicker
than l was myself"
And so the talk Of these two hap
py young people went on and on.
The shadows heightened and the sun
sank behind the hills before they
realized it,
oh, must be going, Gordon;
they'll think I'm lost or that some
thing has happened to me-" exclaimed
Mildred springing to her feet.
Something has happened to you,
honeybunch and something has hap
pened to me to make me the happiest
man in the world"
You are right, Gordon; something
has happened and l am very, very
happy"
They were walking toward the
bridge when Mildred stopped sud
denly.
"Oh Gordon, want you to take me
home in your car. l want to ride
right next to you on the front seat
But if we do that what will become
of the runabout?"
Don't worry about that, sweet .
heart; come with me-" and he led
her along the edge of the brook until
they came to the telephone in It's
box fastened to the tree.
Steve" said Gordon as soon as his
ring was answered, take a car out Of
the garage put a rope in it, bring
Nose along with you and come down
to the bridge. You will find a run
about there. l want you to tow II
to Miss Deery's bungalow. Do you
know where it is?"
Yes, Mr.. Bud"
"All right; hurry it along!"
L. TX = =
his wonderful lamp, Gordon" said
Mildred, slipping her arm through
his. 81 am just dying to see all that
lies beyond those two great granite
pillars"
And I'm just crazy to have you
see 1t ALL sweetheart, for it's all
yours now, and l hope you'll like it..
have lots to show you and lots to
tell you. But | did want to tell you
something else first
II want you to, Gordon"
With her head resting on his arm,
they drove to her mountain home,
he at the wheel. He had to switch
on the electric headlights before they
reached it. When they were within
a few feet Of their destination she
made him stop the car.
Quick she whispered, they can't
see US behind the headlights" He
folded her in his embrace.
mo more Mr.. Kelly?" he said.
mo more Mr.. Kelly" she replied.
mo more Mr. Bud?"
mo more Mr.. Bud"
always Gordon?"
Always Gordon" she repeated,
softly.
"Hey!" yelled the voice of Elmer
in the distance. "Breakaway there!"
The little rascal is only guessing"
laughed Mildred.