Connecticut western news., 1914-07-09
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Col W. F. Tomlinson, of Danbury, the energetic ex-president and booster of the Danbury Business Mems Associ- ation was a Canaan visitor yesterday. He came up particularly to see if the glare of that $5,OO0 electric slogan sign, "Danbury Crowns them All, :" could be seen from here, on the south ern sky. .."
 The Briscoe car is distinguished for it's exclusive style and for its appeal to persons of discriminating taste who have pride in the ownership of smart motor car. The Briscoe car is large in it's capability, light in weight, valorous in performance and peculiarly inviting for it's subtle insidious charm. Ready to show at Benjamin's, Winsted, Conn.
 It is reported that John Madigan has resigned as superintendent of the Ca naan Borden plant, and will take a position in Hartford about August 1. The name of his successor as superin- tendent has not yet been announced.
 Harry Hover, barber at Philip Orben's has resigned and moved his family to Pougheepsie.
 An Executive Order issued by the President requires competitive ex- aminations by the Commission for the , position of postmaster st all fourth class post offices at which the annual compensation is $180 or more, and at which the present incumbent was not appointed under the civil-service regu- lations. Examinations for fourth class postmaster under the order mentioned will be held at Canaan, August 15.
 Work on the state road over Smith Hill is practically finished, and the completion is a source of joy to the auto tourists and all having occasion to drive over the hill
 Miss K. Maude Smith and Miss Minor, of Naugatuck, were guests at Church Terrace yesterday.
 The Methodist Sunday school are planning for their annual picnic to be held at Lake Buel, July 23. /.
 The dance given by Canaan Hose Company, in Town Hall, Friday eve ming was drawing card, many com ing from adjoining towns to enjoy the festivities of the occasion. It was largely attended and netted hand some sum for the company's treasury.
 Mason Humphrey spent part of last week in New Haven and Waterbury. He says he expects to locate in the latter city soon.>.
 A. w. Holsapple and family are . camping at Twin Lakes.
 Mrs. F. Parsons and Miss Laura Delaney, of Poughkeepsie, are visiting their brother Charles V. Delaney on Reed street. ..
 Miss Catherine Mccormick was most agreeably surprised Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs. Mary Devine, by number of her friends in honor of her birthday She was presented with a five dollar gold piece. The evening was spent in games and music. Re- treatments consisting of ice cream and cake were served. All departed at an early hour having spent a most en- joyable evening and wishing Miss Mccormick many happy returns of the day. .
 Former Postmaster H. A. Holt is at present assisting the clerical force in the Canaan National Bank, and will substitute during the vacation season.
 Charles s. Adam was a Falls Village visitor Tuesday.
 Housatonic Lodge, F. and A. M. will hold regular communication this even- ing, also the second Thursday evening in August, instead of emitting all meet ings during these two months, as usual.
 Arthur D. White is assisting Eugene Williams at the Railroad street lunch room.
 Mrs l.. A. Caldwell has been visiting her sister in Hartford.
 Mrs. James Mallory, of Sherman, has been visiting her sister, Mrs. George Roger.
 Ivan Gardner, of Coxsackie, spent the Fourth in town.
 Miss Edith Lindell and Ethel Barrett spent last week with MT. and Mrs. William Hanlin in West Cornwall.
 Mr. and Mrs. Frank Johnson and family have returned from two-weeks visit at Iskip, N. J.
 A Ford automobile owned by Harry Stevens of Canaan, came to grief Sun- day at the first railroad bridge on the Norfolk road. The driver lost control while passing under the bridge, it is said, and the machine collided with the bank, demolishing the front wheels -Winsted Citizen.
 The Bridgeport Standard remarks that "this is the season of the year when the thrifty young man plasters second mortgage onto his touring car in order to pay the interest on his house mortgage
 MT. Herbert Kemp, of Stanfordville, has been visiting his father, s. A. Kemp.
 MT. George W. Nichols, secretary of the Steuart Iron Company, of Cleveland Ohio whO with his wife and daughter