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Connecticut western news., 1914-04-02
Mrs, John Miller,

Mrs. John Miller died Sunday morn ing at her residence in the A. A. Hub bard tenement on Railroad street. as the result of shock which she suffered Sat urday night. Mrs. Miller had been ill for some months and suffered greatly from dropsy. She recently spent seveyal weeks in 8 Pittsfield hospital. undergo ing treatment, and returned home some what improved. but far from we'll, and unable to go out of the house. Saturday night she had shock, and never spoke after 1t.
 She was hard-working, industrious woman, 88 years of age, and was mar ried in Holyoke. Mass. 42 years ago to John Miller, veteran of the 9lst New York volunteer regiment, who fought all through the Civil War. They came to Canaan 30 years ago.
 The funeral was held Tuesday after. noon in Pilgrim church. R,v. E. O. Gillette officiating. Interment in Lower Cemetery.
Connecticut western news., 1914-04-02
FARMERS INTERESTED
Institute at Stevens Farm Is Attracting
 Much Attention.

institute at Stevens Farm is Attracting
 Much Attention.
 Interest in the forthcoming farmers institute at the Stevens Farm, East Ga. naan. next Wednesday, is growing, and not only farmers but others who have gardens or trees, are planning to be present. Mr. Stevens has arranged to have some of the most eminent authori- ties in agriculture, in the state. present. and the session is, sure to be most proHsa. ble for all who attend. The program is as follows:
 Morning session commences at 10 o'clock.
 Address of Welcome, Henry O.. Stevens, past master East Canaan Grange.
 Practical Growing of Alfalfa in Con- uecticut. Prof E. Fl. Jenkins, director Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station.
 Our Connecticut Alfalfa Growers As soctation. Hon. Wilson H. Lee, presi- dent of the association.
 Inspection of field of alfalfa on Stevens farm. Recess.
 Dinner will be served by the ladies of East Canaan grange, for 25 cents, Afternoon session commences at 2 o'clock.
 Short Talk on Benefits of Spraying, Prof. Q. D. Jarvis. State leader in field studies and demonstrations.
 How to Prune the Apple Tree, Prof. 0 D. Jarvis, State leader in field studies | aud demonstrations.
 This meeting promises 10 be one of very unusual worth and merit. Every farmer is urged to attend and receive insplration. Specimens of unsprayed apples soli. cited to compare with those sprayed.
Connecticut western news., 1914-04-02
SHOT HIMSELF

Prominent Sherman Man Commits
 Suicide Owing 10 Dependency.
 Charles A. Mallory, aged 88. well.to- do resident of Sherman, this state, com mittee suicide Friday. by shooting him. self in the temple, with a revolver. Financial reverses are supposed to have been the reason of his act. He was found in an unconscious condition, by his wife. shortly after the shooting. Dr. H. 8. TurriIl. of Gaylordsville, formerly of Canaan, was summoned, but could do nothing to save the mans life. De- ceased leaves a widow, who is sister of Mrs. George Roger. of Canaan, and of N. L. Jackson, former merchant here.
 He had been in ill health for several months, suffering from 8 nervous dis. order and resulting mental depression. He underwent treatment at sanitorium recently, returning home short time ago. apparently in improved physical and mental health. He had since shown indications of depression. Worry over financial losses is believed to have been largely responsible for his mental de pression. He was reputed to have been worth about $200.O0O few years ago, but during the last few years the values of stocks In which he had invested heavily Appreciated to such an extent that he suffered several losses. It is currently reported that shrinkage in the stock of an express company in which he was heavily interested cost him about 5000.
 The funeral was held Monday in Sher- man and was attended by MT. and Mrs George Roger and Mrs. N. L. Jackson, of Canaan.
Connecticut western news., 1914-04-02
lNHERITS A FORTUNE
John Graves, the Local Clothier Gets
 Big Check from Englan d.

John Graves, the Local Clothier Gets
 Big Check from Englan d.
 John Graves, our estimable young fellow townsman. for whom we have always had such high personal regard that we would go out of our way to &C., commodate him at any time,) has just come into possession of portion of his inheritance from an old millionaire grand-uncle. also named John Graves, in Boston, England. He received the first installment--a check for $5.670-on Monday, and another check, for like amount is due to arrive soon.
 The uncle, who was large manufac- turer of fuel, in England, in which he amassed big fortune. died some months ago, and his fortune is divided among several heirs.
 John has been receiving congratula- tions since the news of his windfall be- came known. and he is just finding out how much his friends think of him, and how many friends he has. 1fr
Connecticut western news., 1914-04-02
NO HOSE co. MINISTRIES
But the Bremen Will Probably Present
 Drama.

Drama.
 Canaan Hose Company will probably give no minstrel performance this sea son, though it is quite likely that a dramatic entertainment of some kind will be given. This will be decided up- on at the regular monthly meeting to be held this evening. The minstrel show will be missed no doubt. as it has be- come an annual feature of the enter. tainment season but there is talent in the company that will shine with no less effulgence in drama-"legit" or other wise.
 The Company have procured the new 'expander" which makes it possible to splice hose where break occurs, and thus save the hose. The new shut-of for "two-way" hydrauts also has arrived whereby one outlet of double hydrant may be used at time.
 There is now about 600 or 700 feet Of good .hose-most of it new-at the fire house. available fnr instant use.
 At the meeting this evening, two new members will be admitted. bringing the membership up to the limit of thirty.
Connecticut western news., 1914-04-02
To Fix the Road

Selectman Reel has been making 8 personal inspection of the highway and drainage conditions on West Main street where the freshet season invariably transforms the road, sidewalks and ad. jacent front yards into miniature sea. AS result of his inspection, some much needed repairs will be made. Mir Reel says that what is needed is a sluice pipe at least IS 8inches in diameter. to replace the six inch pipe, to convey the surface water from the east side of the road to the gully back of the Humphrey house. and 8 material raising of the roadway with gravel. When this work is done, Mr. Reel says, there will be little ground for further complaint from that long, suffering flooded district.
Connecticut western news., 1914-04-02
Fire Wardens.

The selectmen have re-appointed Allyn Fuller town fire warden for the year 1914. Applications for permits for burn ing brush and rubbish, outside of the fire district, should be made to him. Irving Gaylord has been re-appointed district fire warden for the eastern part of the town for this year. Tn case any one should see signs of a forest fire, they can reach him on the telephone by call ing 34-12. Mrs. Thomas Morrls.
 Donald J. Emmons has been appoint ed to succeed himself as fire warden for the northern part of the town. In case of forest fire call him by telephone if possible, 103-6.
Connecticut western news., 1914-04-02
Mrs. D. L. West Dies.

Mrs. Olive Root West. only sister of Eugene $. Root. of Canaan. died Mon- day. at Superior, Wis. after painful illness which has been referred to in re- cent issues of The News.
 The remains will be brought to Can aan, arriving from the north this after noon, and short service will be held at 8 o'clock in the Methodist church, Rev. E. O. Gillette officiating. Interment will be in the family plot iu the East Canaan cemetery,
 Deceased was 8 daughter of the late James A. Root. and her girlhood was spent here. She was married in 1872 to Dwight l.. West, who survives her. and is merchant in Superior, Wis where they had lived for many years. She would have been 63 years of age on the day after her death.
Connecticut western news., 1914-04-02
Disturbed Hebrew Synagogue.

The first decision handed down in the new court house in New Haven, came when Judge Holcomb fined Morris Gal lant and Samuel Bernstein $50 each for contempt of court in refusing to obey an injunction gotten out against them by the Congregation B'Nai Israel of An sonia. to prevent them and number of other defendants from interfering with the services in the synagogue. It was alleged that the defendants wore shoes at a stocking feet" service, and the chatter and scraping of the shoes on the floor, caused the disturbance.
Connecticut western news., 1914-04-02
Old Town Ranorts.

Through the courtesy of the Misses Ferguson, the town is the owner of a set of town reports, dating from the year 1879, complete with the exceptions of the years 1886 and 1888. These reports were gathered by the late William J. Ferguson, who was always keenly in- terested in affairs of the town. This file of reports is very valuable, as it contains many unusual items of interest, not recorded in any the town records. and will be permanently bound in book from and kept in the town vault. If any one has copy of either of the miss ing reports. 1886 or 1888, which he will forward to Town Clerk Allyn Fuller, it will make this set complete to the present time. .#.
Connecticut western news., 1914-04-02
Mems League Dinner.


 Inyitations have been received by local members of the Connecticut Mems League for Woman Suffrage. to attend the League Dinner at Greenwich, Fri day evening, April IT. Through the courtesy of Mrs. Ernest Thompson Seaton the dinner will be given at the Greenwich Country Club, which is pro- nounoed perhaps the most magnificent club. house in America. The speakers will be representatives from each of the political rsrties-Congressm Thomas Reilly. democrat Attorney. General John II. Light, republican Prof. Yan- dell Henderson, progressive; William English Wslling, socialist; Emil L. O.. Hohenthal, prohibitionist, and Ool. N. G. Osborn for the press.
 The announcement is made that "The object of this dinner is to bring together in pleasant and social way the men and women in Connections who are in- terested in woman suffrage, that they may exchange ideas, plan new activities and rejoice together over the growing of the great movement for which our Mems League stands.'
 The existence and strength of the Mems League, which embraces many of the most distinguished men in Connecti- cut. are due largely to the efforts and of MT. A. s. G. Taylor. of Norfolk, who, with his accomplished wife, Mrs. E. A. Scranton Taylor, has done more to promote the suffrage cause in this region than any other individual xunrxaru
Connecticut western news., 1914-04-02
Father Bannon's Work

Rev. T. F. Bannon, pastor of St. Joseph s church. Willimantic, announced Sunday that since he had been in charge of the church iu that city year ago last January, he had reduced the church debt $6, ,0O0, which is one-fifth the total debt. He also said that a week ago Sunday the coal collection amounted to over $400. The parish got its $30,000 debt when it erected the school building, Father Ramon went to Willinantic from Cannan and Lakevllle.
Connecticut western news., 1914-04-02
Jabs of the Jabberwock.

The eye of a woman IS 8 camera that can take an instantaneous mental photo. graph of the garments of another.
 In trying to avoid labor the indolent work in spite of themselves.
 Many a reader of alluring advertise ments has found the "wings of his rich es" covered with hens feathers,
 Some are troubled to find words to ex- press their ideas, while others have nc ideas for their words.
 Applause is music to every ear to gain it is the actor's ambition even do- znestic animals are susceptible to praise All enjoy the visit of good Idea if you have one do not keep it imprisoned, but permit it to call on the neighbors.
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Connecticut western news., 1914-04-02
Superior Court Docket.

Following is the docket of cases as signed for trial in the April term of the Superior Court at Litchfield
 Wednesday, April &: State vs. Frank P. Sherman, vs. John Doolan, vs. Wm. O'Hara, vs. J. F. Thompson, vs. Richard Davies. vs. Frank Marin, vs. Massoni Damiano.
 Thursday. April g: State vs. John Novik, vs. Joseph Gerardi, ys. Joseph Hines, IT,, vs. Edward H. and Bertha Steadman, vs. Wheeler R. Atwood, vs. Michael McMahon.
 Tuesday, April IA State vs. Patrick F. O'Brien, vs. Harry Koregsky and Jake Yarkowsky, vs. Frank 0. Barnes.
Connecticut western news., 1914-04-02
Berkshire Stations Changed.

In the new timetable just issued by the New York, New Haven & Hartford railroad the names of several of the sta tions are changed. South Lee appears and then following it comes the name "H1rlburts" whereas the name which was suggested was "Hurlbuts. Fol lowing Lenox Dale comes the name "Niagara." The name New Lenox is changed to "Yokum." It is understood that these changes are made to get the people used to the names and that in future timetables the old names will be dropped entirely and the new ones substituted. The Eagle Says there is
 opposition to the change and there will undoubtedly be contest on the matter.
Connecticut western news., 1914-04-02
BROUGHT DOWN THE HOUSE
Big Patch of Plaster Falls from Mason
 ic Lodge Ceiling.

Big Patch of Plaster Falls from Mason
 ic Lodge Ceiling.
 When Janitor Weddle went up into the Masonic lodge room, in the Parsons block, Friday morning, to put the room in order. he found 8 scene that made him think an earthquake had been utilized to confer degree upon the two candidates who had ridden the unruly goat the night before. Half the carpet was buried un- der scattered heap of dry and shattered plaster that had fallen from the ceiling at some hour during the night. after the lodge had closed. The lath overhead were bare for an area of several yards, where the plaster had lost its Masonic grip. and the furniture and everything in the room were Uttered. with dust.
 Some such catastrophe had been pre- dicted for some time, as the plaster at that spot was seen to be loose and hang ing an inch from the lath. Fortunately the smash came when there was nobody in the room, though the lodge had been in session until nearly midnight. that night Only few nights before, the big room was crowded. principally with ladies, when the Eastern Star en- tertained the ladies of the Rebekahs, and it was simply bit of good luck that the wall did not come down that night, as there were several features calculated to hring down tha house.o
Connecticut western news., 1914-04-02
Royal Neighbors.

The Royal Neighbors' State Oonven. tion at Manchester, elected the following officers:
 State Oracle-Mrs. Eva Brewer, of Bridgeport.
 State Vice Oracle-Mrs. Ida Benoit, New Britain.
 State Reoorder-Mrs. Florence Dowd, New London.
 Alternate to the Supreme Convention Mrs. Jennie Holt, Essex.
Connecticut western news., 1914-04-02
Gutzon Borglum Quits.

Gutzon Borglum, whose resignation from the state central committee of the progressive party was announced last week. declared that his action was due to the drastic and arbitrary nature of resolutions '" passed at the meeting of the committee in New Haven, and which he was unable to subscribe to. MT. Borglum is regarded as one of the lead. ing sculptors in this country.
Connecticut western news., 1914-04-02
Narrow Escape.

Tuesday morning as Conductor Dan Ahern's east bound passenger train came around the curve and onto the Housa. tonic river bridge, the head track on the locomotive tender jumped the rails and went thumping across the ties on the bridge. Engineer Ed Smith, promptly stopped the train in the middle of the bridge. and it took h If. hour's work to replace the truck on the rails. Fortunate ly no material damage was done, though the possibilities of such an oc- currence are appalling to think of.
Connecticut western news., 1914-04-02
Biology as a School Subject.

Principal Strayer recently gave out to the pupils of the first year High school, numbering about thirty, the following subject on which they were requested to write their views: Should Biology be a School Subject ?" From among the papers submitted, the following by Miss Ruth Hatmaker was selected by MT. Strayer for publicatioa=
 II think biology should be one of the High school subjects snd that it should be considered as one of the most inn portaut subjects to be taken up by the pupils.
 Biology treats on three things botany, zoology and physiology. It starts with botany and slowly leads us up to the most important thing of all, physiology, or the study of mankind.
 Perhaps the boy taking up this work intends to become a doctor; he has so much less to learn later If a girl should become a train nurse, her work in school will be a great help. Add some who will become, not doctors. nurses, etc., but will be in some other work. will probably find, sometime, that, especially in some emergency, the know ledge of biology acquired in school, was to some purpose.
 1t helps us in writing and spelling also, as probably some pupils in this room know, and it shows us in what way we can take care of our health, and how much abuse our bodies will stand. If we can prevent sickness and cat astrophes by thIs knowledge, then cer- tainly we ought to learn all we can about it."
Connecticut western news., 1914-04-02
GEORGE W. C0TDReY
We'll Known Resident Passes Away
 After Long Illness

Well-known Resident Passes Away
 After Long Illness
 Mir. George W. Cowdrey, who had been in failing health for some time past, died Tuesday afternoon. The funeral will be held at the East Canaan Church to-day at P. M.
 Mir Cowdrey for nearly fifty years had been connected with the Barnum & Richardson Go. working in the office when young man as book-keeper. He became stockholder. director and gen. eral manager of the local furnace. He was born in Ithaca. N. T., April Is. 1844. Always hard worker and possessed with unusual business abilisy, he pros- pered in business, retiring from active work some five years ago.
 In the affairs of the town he was al- ways deeply interested and represented the town in 1872 in the legislature. He married Irene Adam in 1868. daughter of Forbes s. Adam, an old resident. who with one son. George, survives him.
 Always interested in the welfare of the local church, he served many years as treasurer of the society and invested the funds of the church wisely.
 He attended the Moody and Sankey revival meetings Ill Hartford and was in the Tariffville railroad accident and as sisted some of the unfortunate victims, he himself bsing thrown into the river, escaping unhurt. His loss will be severe ly felt in the village and the sympathy of large circle of friends is extended to the bereaved family.
Connecticut western news., 1914-04-02
Train Kills Three Deer.

A buck deer and two does were killed by the north-bound express, Friday night, at point near the old Mosquito Path," below the cemetery. The animals had come out of the brush be- side the tracks and seeing the train ap- preaching, had probably become fasci- mated by the glaring headlight and stood on the tracks watching it.
 The case was reported to Commis- sioner Pease, who took charge of the re malns.
Connecticut western news., 1914-04-02
Rich Girl EIopes With Factory Han

Miss Dorothy Bronson, of New Haven, grand-daughter of former democratic candidate for Governor, and daughter of J. Harmar Bronson, who is interested in wine and grocery house in New Haven, is reported to have eloped Satur. day with Lester Kuhn, a workman in New Haven factory, and married in Providence. The Bronsons are among the most aristocratic families in New Haven.
Connecticut western news., 1914-04-02
County Population.

According to, the supplement to the census report, which has just been distributed, Litchfield County has i3,- 793 dwelling houses and l6,08S families. The total population is 70,260. There are 1857 illiterate persous in the county. of whom 169 are native whites and l,166 are foreign born whites. There are 1e Indians in the county, 1s Chinese and two Japanese
Connecticut western news., 1914-04-02
Veteran Fred Kingsley,

Pittsfield is now the home of the old. est locomotive engineer on the New Haven system and probably in the Unit ed States. Fred Kingsley has been on the road for period of 59 years and railroad men say he's as good as ever.-- Pittsfield Eagle.
Connecticut western news., 1914-04-02
Toll Exemption Voted.

The House Monday night voted by majority of s6 to repeal the provision of the Panama canal act exempting American vessels from the payment of tolls-a notable victory for President Wilson,
Danskeren. [volume] (Neenah, Wis.) 1892-1920, 1914-12-09
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Danskeren. [volume] (Neenah, Wis.) 1892-1920, 1914-12-09

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Danskeren. [volume] (Neenah, Wis.) 1892-1920, 1914-12-09
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Danskeren. [volume] (Neenah, Wis.) 1892-1920, 1914-12-09
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