Connecticut western news., 1914-04-23
SHARON


 F. A. Hotohkiss, of New York, was in town on busint ss last Tuesday.
 Miss Helen B. Grey, of Millerton, was the guest of her cousin, Miss Nina J. Juckett, on Thursday and Friday of last week.
 Miss Nadie Marckres, who has been spending the past week at her home here returned to New York, Saturday.
 Gerald Eggleston, of Hotchkiss School, Lakeville, spent the weekend with his parents, MT. and Mrs. D. M. Eggleston.
 Dr. and Mrs. W. B. Coley, of New York, were in town for the weekend, stopping at the Sharon Inn.
 Mrs. Isaac Kelsey and children, of Chapinville, were the guests of Miss Emma Palmer the latter part of the week.
 Clayton J. Walter has accepted a position in Hartford, Conn, and went to that city last Monday. ..
 The Woman's Club meet at the home of Mrs. H. M .Hoag Monday. ~.
 Miss Inez P. Ross is visiting at the home of Miss Annie Bierce in New York city.
 Howard Pitcher and Robert Eagan, who have been spending the winter at Ormond Beach, Fla, returned to their homes here last Wednesday.
 The family of w. K Landon are pleasantly situated at their home in the village once more.
 Hayes Robbins, of New York, spent Sunday with his family at c. H. Egg gleston's this week.
 The play "Not Such a Fool as He Looks,' given by Silver Lake Grange last Thursday night at the Sharon Casino, was a success from every point of view. It was fine play with plenty of chance for strong acting, which the competent cast of characters proved. A dance and supper followed the enter tainment. The sum of over $15O was added to the grange treasury.
 Prof. Hallowell, of Watertown, N. Y., was in town last Friday and while here incidentally visited our village school.
 Mrs. Maynard Cook and children, of North East Center, spent Sunday at the home of her parents, MT. and Mrs. Henry Smith.
 E. H. Middlebrook recently purchas- ed Ford runabout, which he will use in his business this summer
 Mrs. H. B. Dakin and son, Edward, were in Millerton for the weekend with Mrs. Dakin's sister, Mrs. J. A. Moore.
 The homes of D. N. Eggleston and Lawyer Baker are being treated to a fine, new coat of paint. MT. Charles Dakin is also treating his new home in like manner. Sharon will look more attractive than ever this summer.
 The card party given by the Eastern Star at the Casino last Wednesday eve- ming was success, even though the night was very rainy and disagreeable. The prizes were awarded to Mrs. A. Middlebrook and Postmaster Byron.
 Don't forget the progressive social which will be held at the Congrega- tional chapel on Friday evening. The social will begin at 7:30 and close at 10 p. m. Every one welcome and good time assured, as every one knows who ever attended progressive social.
 Quite number of the young people of the c. E. society are planning to spend the day at West Cornwall on Saturday to attend the O. E. conven- tion held there that day. Interesting programs have been given out and it is hoped there may be good attendance present.
 Sharon's new laundry is complete and was opened to the public on Mon day morning. It will be known as the Berkshire Laundry and there is an experienced launderer at the head of it, and lady is at the head of the wom- ans department. The laundry is open at any time for inspection. We wish MT. and Mrs. Meier's every success in their new departure.
 Mrs. Elizabeth Darling was in Dan- bury the fore part of the week to attend the funeral of Louis Darling's little son, who was struck and killed by an automobile last Friday evening.