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The Topeka state journal., 1914-02-25
Paving Bids Opened Tomorrow.

II expect a nice bunch Of bids"
said City Engineer Young today.
Tomorrow the city commission
opens bids for all the street and alley
paving to be done in the city during
1914. In all there will be forty-five
city blocks Of paving to be let.
Judging by the number OF con-
tractors who have been making in
quiries there will be plenty Of COM
petition for the city's work.
The Topeka state journal., 1914-02-25
Notice A. q. U. w.

There will be a social and literary
entertainment given by Topeka Lodge
No. II A. o. U. w. Thursday evening,
February q. at their hall, Sixth and
jackson. All members Of A. O. U. w.
and friends invited. (Signed)
-(Adv.) COMMITTEE.
The Topeka state journal., 1914-02-25

the evening of February 26. A party
Of members of the church will gather
at the depot to greet them.
"Of DR.. Loveland Dr. Young says:
He is. I am sure. a man Of splendid
ability. and will make success of his
work. From a leading railroad man
of the country have received this
tribute to DR.. Loveland's fitness: He
is one of the most brilliant platform
orators and one of the most able men
in the country"
The Topeka state journal., 1914-02-25

Petras and Mrs. Anthony Petras.
With one man in Jail and another
ul.der suspicion, the police Of Aurora,
ILL.,, admit that they are far from q
solution of the most atrocious mur-
der in the towns history-the brutal
beating to death Of pretty twenty
year-old Theresa Hollander. Anthony
Petras, former suitor for the girls
hand. stolidiy maintains his inno-
cence and accuses Walter Hickman,
. negro. who las admitted that he
was on the same -treet CIR that Miss
Hollander left near the scene Of the
tragedy. mo one saw me do it,"
Petras is alleged to have said when
he was placed under arrest. Blood
stains were found on his clothing.
Connecticut western news., 1914-08-27
LINDELL HOUSE BURGLARIZED
Hired Man Steals Cash, Revolver and
 Bicycle and Gets Away.

During the absence of MT. Charles Lindell and family last week Sunday, their house on the road to Falls Village was ransacked by transient hired man known as Allie Starch, who had been taken in and given temporary employ ment on the farm. He forced entrance through a window into the locked room of MT. Lindell, where he stole revol- yer, and into the room of the Lindell girls, where he drew $10 belonging to Miss Ebba Lihdell but overlooked $40 belonging to Aida, which was deposited between the leaves of her bank book ly- ing in bureau drawer. Valuable jewelry also was overlooked by the thief, who took his departure on a bicycle belonging to another hired man named Edmund Luminetti, whose shoes also were stolen.
 MT. Lindell, who was with his family at Lake Buell., was notified by telephone as soon as Luminetti, who had been absent for the day, returned and dis covered the evidence of forcible entry. MT. Lindell at once appraised Deputy Sheriff Rhoades, but the fellow had a good start and made good his escape.
Connecticut western news., 1914-08-27
lightning Kills Two.

One girl was killed and another seriously burned by lightning during a sewepe thunder storm in Stamford, Fri day. Josephine Wujick, aged seven, and her four-year-old sister Stella, sought refuge under "a large tree when the storm broke. Lightning past through the tree killing the older girl instantly Her body was badly burned.
 The younger girl was rendered un- conscious. She WAS taken to a hospital where it is said her condition is critical. Her side is badly burned.
 Daniel Chase aged 70, a civil war veteran, was killed by lightning in New Fairfield the same day. MT. Chase was seated in a chair at the home of Mrs. Helen Terrill, where he lived, when a bolt of lightning struck a tree near the house, swept through the house and under the carpet The bolt came in contact with MT. Chase's feet under the carpeting.
 Mrs- Terrill heard him cry out and when she went to his assistance she found him dead. The house was con- siderably damaged.
Connecticut western news., 1914-08-27
Mss Moore's Experiences.

Miss Lena Moore, of Fort Dodge, . cousin of Mir. J. R. H. Moore, of Indianapolis, Ind, who, with Mrs. Moore is visiting her mother, Mrs. M. G. Adam. in Canaan, is amolg the Americans in Europe who are expert encing the miseries of the stranded alien in land of war,
 Miss Moore went across as chaperon of party of young ladies. In letter to Fort Dodge ewspaper-which, by the way, was brought over and posted at New York by a passenger on the Philadelphia, which brought home MT. Wellner, of Canaan-Miss Moore details a number of her experiences and those of her party.
 The principal hardship was in the diff culty of procuring money on American notes and letters of credit, and the exorbitant charges for every slightest service or commodity-from telegraph tolls to porter's tips; struggling witl excited crowds at the banks, hotels and railroad stations, and nerve-racking experiences at every point, which will never be forgotten by those who arc undergoing them, nor fully realized by those who are not.
Connecticut western news., 1914-08-27
TIE CALVARY COME
United States Regulars Pass Through
 Canaan in Fine Style.

The allied troops constituting the first squadron, Second United States Regular Cavalry, invaded Canaan, 26O strong, Thursday morning, with 300 horses and a score of ammunition and equipment wagons, ambulances, etc. It was a peaceful invasion, and the soldiers committed no depredations, burned no houses, slaughtered no women or children, pillaged no stores or churches, and perpetrated no out rages while on our soil, or in our midst That they were allies representing various nations, was manifest in the racial distinctions shown in their bronzed and varied countenances. There were English, Prussians, Italians, Frenchmen, Tanks, etc.-all allied under the colors of the Stars and Stripes, of course, and wearing the khaki uniform of Uncle Sam.
 They had encamped in Winsted the night before, and their day's hike was from Winsted to Sheffield, where they went into camp again. They reached Canaan in the middle of the forenoon, and passed through, without stopping, in fine order. The natives were on the watch for them, and there was general turning out O. t.e tt..le people to See the troopers go through. The soldiers, all Fskillful ride s, seemed to appreciate the attention they attracted, and. smiled pleasantly and winked roguishly at the pretty Canaan girls who betrayed their admiration in their glances. They were young bunch of warriors, many of them apparently hardly. out of their teens, and it is notable fact thattin the whole 260 men, there was only one mustache, nrd that was worn by all ofHcer-and it wasn't much of a mustaohe, at that !
 Their camp in Sheffield was visited by many from all sections of Southern Berkshire, who were greatly interested in observing the soldiers operations in domestic economy, and noting the system that prevails in their routine, care free existence in the service of Uncle Sam-when there is no war on,
 While in, camp in Sheffield one of the military horses was killed by lightning. A-' h' ''''
Connecticut western news., 1914-08-27
The State Fair,

To get even faint idea of the mag.
 nitade of the great Connecticut fair which opens at Charter Oak park Hart
 ford, Labor day, Monday, September z,
 and continues throughout the week, one must stop and consider some of the component parts, each one of which is a big exhibit worth day or more of i'm spection to itself. On these historic grounds within one enclosure will be the greatest cattle show ever held an New England, weeks grand circuit race meeting with the finest rotters and pacers in the country entered, the biggest automobile parade of the year, thrilling reproduction with an immense cast and wonderful stage set tings of the victory of Commodore Perry at Lake Erie, a massive agricul- tural and pomological exhibit, a baby show in which over $1, 900 in prizes will ibeawarded and numerous other features which limitations of space prevent mentioning.
Connecticut western news., 1914-08-27
Rishop olmstead at Christ Church.

Bishop Charles Olmstead, Of Colo rado, who is spending the summer in Canaan, officiated in Christ Church again, last Sunday, assisted by Rev. IT.
 o. Johnson, of Brooklyn. There was a large congregation present. Mir. John- son read the lessons, and Bishop Olmstead delivered the sermon, from John, g, 31: "Now we know that God sheareth not sinners: but if any man be a aworshipper of God, and doeth his will,
 him Inc heareth." It was forceful and masterly discourse on the subject, of sincerity in prayer, and was listened to with the keenest interest by all present. Bishop Olmstead is charming speaker, eloquent and convincing, and his appearance in Christ Church is always hailed with delight and appreciation by an unusually large gathering Of church. goers,
Connecticut western news., 1914-08-27
MRS. ABBE DEAD
Daughter of Former Christ Church
 Rector, Rev. Elisha WhittIesey.

Katharine Cowles Whittlesey Abbe, wife of Thomas Abbe, died at her home in this village Monday morning after a long and painful illness. Mrs. Abbe's death came unexpectedly as there had been no alarming symptoms until few days before the end.
 Mrs. Abbe was a native of this town and was the daughter of the Rev. Elisha Whittlesey and Almira Canning Cowles Whittlesey. She came of Revolution ary ancestry on both sides of the family. Her husband and four children, Katharine c. Abbe, Frances W. Abbe, Elisha Whittlesey and Anna Nye Abbe; one brother, David O. Whittlesey, and one sister, Miss Fanny s. Whittlesey, survive her.
 Mrs. Abbe was a woman of many noble and lovable qualities, of more than usual mental endowment. Her ideals were high. She was most devoted wife, mother and sister. She was faithful and true in her friendships, and loving society and the exercise of hospitality, she drew to herself many warm friends in the course of her life. She was also of the strictest integrity and sincerity of character. Deeply sympathetic by nature, a tale of distress always appealed to her warm heart and enlisted her efforts to give relief. For many years communicant of the Pro- testant Episcopal church, her religion waagenuine and practical. A..
 The funeral was largely attended from the house, (the Wangum,) yester- day afternoon at 8 o'clock, Bishop Charles Olmstead, of Colorado, life long friend of the Whittlesey family, officiating. ....+ t,
 The pail bearers were Messrs. Richard Olmstead, of Colorado, son of the Bishop; Arthur Ticknor, of Yale University, a oousini G. W. Parsons, H. E. Lyles, A. P. Briggs and K. l.. Roberts. Interment was in the family plot at Lower Cemetery.
 Undertaken Culver was in charge of the funeral arrangements. i.
Connecticut western news., 1914-08-27
The War News.

The war news strongly reminds one 4of Mark Twain's famous description of New England weather. After predict ing all sorts of things from steum and calm, freezing to 100 degrees in the shade, he added: "In the meantime the program may be wholly changed" {" At any rate those who are aeoking for thrills can find plenty of thena- Every day every nation involved makes ad- vances and gains and inf1icts heavy blows on the enemy. That is splendidly impartial The reader can find solace whatever his nationality or whatever his preferences Some of the news is bound to agree with him But why read. the alleged war news ?
 Imagination can supply all that the wires do and it will be just as reliable- This is not the fault of the newspapers, as I have explained before. It is due to the rigid censorship imposed by all of the countries at odds They do not permit news to go out; correspondents are muzzled and handicapped. The embargo will be lifted somewhat when there is big battle and decisive result. But nearly all the stuff sent over the wires now is contradictory and confusing Press.
Connecticut western news., 1914-08-27
Masonic Hall limprovements.

Extensive repairs are being made to the walls in the three principal rooms of the Masonic lodge, Parsons block. The large ceiling in the lodge room, a big portion of which had fallen, is being replaced with heavy paste board ceiling which is nailed on in oblong squares and will be paneled and painted to pro duce pleasing effect. The ceilings ir the smaller rooms will be similarly treated, and the side walls thoroughly repaired. When the work is completed the Masonic quarters will be both com. fertable and attractive. F.
Connecticut western news., 1914-08-27
GENE WILLIAMS HEARD FROM
Was in Colorado and Hea led for Cali
 fornia.

fornia.
 Eugene Williams, the caterer, who suddenly left town on sunday, August Q, has been heard from. X letter TO- ceived from him Inst week stated tllat he was in Colorado, at the time of writ ing, but that he was going further west, aud requested that no letters bo sent him from hero until he was heard from again and a definite address given. It is supposed he will make California his destination.
 No explanation was given as to his strange action in going away without intimating that he did not intend to re- turn, and his friends are still at loss to account for his departure. He had recently started n lunch room in tho Hotel Garfield and taken over tho en- tire feeding department of the hotel, and was apparently doing a profitable business. On the Sunday mentioned he went to Pittsfield, as he said to Landlord Baker, to procure dining room girls and other help, and expected to return the next day--and that was the last seen of him in Canaan.
 Landlord Baker found it necessary to resnme the management of the board ing, and continues the lunch counter, with Adolph Neilsen in charge of tho latter.
Connecticut western news., 1914-08-27
PATRICK R. SULLIVAN,
 Secretary
Congressman ReiIlys Marrow Escap,

Congressman ReiIly's Narrow Escape.
 Milford's birthday celebration of it's 25th anniversary escaped by very small margin being marred by a serious accident Saturday evening when a crowded platform erected on the green partly collapsed and the occupants dropped in a confused mass few feet to the ground. A number were slightly bruised, but none seriously in- jured. Congressmen Thomas L. Reilly and William Kennedy were on the plat form.
 The accident happened just as Con- gressman Reilly was about to make his speech of congratulation. He is a member of the Governors Foot Guard Band and he marched with them When he was called on to the stand to make speech, he appeared in uniform. ''I congratulate you," he said. But that was as far as he got At that moment a sharp crash, as if from gun, was heard and the platform went down. Other spectators wentto the rescue and extricated the victims. When order was restored, the exercises were con- tinued
Connecticut western news., 1914-08-27
Peg or My Heart

The greatest of all New York successes of recent years "Peg O. My Heart" will be seen at the Mahaiwe Theatre on Wednesday, September With Doris Moore in the leading role.
 Mir. Manners, ln Peg, has created a most unusual character. She has 8 sharp tongue, but a heart that is big, and sense of humor that is evident in only one country-Ireland. She is quick to anger, but quicker to forgive, and has a wonderful ability to read human nature.
 The memory of Peg will live in the minds. of those who see the play fod years and years. In New York people have seen it not once, but frequently half a dozen times, and each time they seem to enjoy it more. It is an artistic triumph in the line of comedy, and any town which is visited by company presenting this play may consider itself fortunate. Especially is this true of those places which are given the opportunity to see Miss Moore's per- formance of Peg.
Connecticut western news., 1914-08-27
The Lady of ! he Slipper.

The Lady of the Slipper which it announced to appear at the Mahaiwe Theatre on Friday night is heralded as a musical fantasy in three acts, score by Victor Herbert, book by Ann Cald we'll and Lawrence McCarty, lyrics by James O'Dea and staged by R. Fl. Burnside. All these names mean things to people who are happy when they are led through the general paths of tuneful music and pictorical artistry to hearty laughter. Given that it is Charles Dillingham; who presents "The Lady of the Slipper" assurance be. comes doubly sure that the details of stage investiture will not only be opulent but in good taste.
Connecticut western news., 1914-08-27
peddIers Must Have Licenses.

A report from Winsted indicates that Warden Harry O. Bull of that town has instituted campaign against itinerant vendors from Torrington, Waterbury, Hartford and other places, who have been making practice of peddling their wares in Winsted. The merchants of that town complained that the com- petition was unfair. Heretofore the offenders have been allowed to go on payment of the license fee but the warden declares that he is tired of look ing up the record of each peddler taken into custody and that he proposes to hayesthem look him up instead.
Connecticut western news., 1914-08-27
A Tip

Heres tip for the Canaan Business Mems Association, from the Winsted Citizen:
 The Winsted Business Mems Associa- 6on is furnishinga number cf its mem- bers with envelopes provided they will agree to use thegn in the maias. On the back of the envelopes appears the following: ~Winsted, Cenn., healthy, busy, resourceful. The home of 22 prosperous industries manufacturing 19 distinct Hines of staple goods. Get in touch with Winsted. Address, requesting information desired to the Winsted Business Mems Association.
Connecticut western news., 1914-08-27
fit Doesn't Suit. Move.

There is no reasonable excuse for any man to live in town if he doesn't like it. If you have no word of commenda. tion to say for your town, its institu. tions or people, emigrate. You won't stop the town clock by going away. The church bells will have the same musical ring, the little dogs will play just as well and the pure air, bright sunshine and sparkling water will have the same health giving properties. Speak good word for your neighbor, if you can; if you cannot, don't ever lastingly enlarge on their faults. If you have become thoroughly disgruntled move away; go somewhere where things will suit you.-Deep River Era.
Connecticut western news., 1914-08-27
Auto Dived Into Lake

\ While attempting to stesr around near the boat landing at Compounce Saturday evening, o. Norton Parsons, of Bristol, drove his Stanley steamer so close to the edge of the road that the machine went down a small grade and toppled into the water, planning the driver underneath Parsons would have drowned in two feet of water had it not been for the quick assistance ot passers-by- He was taken to his home in Bristol where the attending physi. clan found three broken ribs, in .addi'
 tion to other injuries. t !.
Connecticut western news., 1914-08-27
A BOLD BEGGAR
Oyerdid His Canvassing fJr Dimes and
 .s Lands in Jail.

George Hayden, transient gentle man from No where, came to town Satur- day to seek his fortune. He proceeded at once to make a collection of dimes, calling at various houses and demand ing tribute to that amount, generally calling when the man of the house was absent. His canvass met with indifferent success, but where the housewife failed to contribute he took his satisfaction in hsaping abuse upon her head. . F.,
 At John VanDeusen's he found the head of the house at home, and got short answer to his demand for either "hot drink" or money. Waxing wroth he demanded of MT. ", Whats the matter wid you ?" ..
 "The matter with me-" replied the militant John, ''is, that if you don t get out in just four seconds I'll club you into the street."
 He forestalled the club, with two seconds to spare. ..t
 Continuing his canvass, he worked both sides of the street, and finally reached the Mrs. s c. Beckley house, on the hill, and his obstreperous demands indueed Miss Stark, the nurse. to telephone to Deputy Sheriff Rhoades, who repaired to the scene, placed MT. Hayden under arrest and deposited him incthe lookup, where he remained over Sunday. He was considerably < under the influence of liquor when arrested, had 2 pint bottle of whiskey in his pocket, and his treasury department showed a neat little surplus Of silver kindly contributed by. the tender hearted housewives along his route
 Monday morning he'was arreigned before His Honor Justice George W. Ford, On charges Of assault, breach of the peace, abusive language and Sfntox- ication, The charge of assault was nolled, and on the prisoners plea of guilty he was fined $5 on the charge of breach of the peace, $5 for abusive language and sentenced to 90 days in jail for runkenness- "a 'total, with costs, of $3B. 49, which he will have to work out in jail, which will keep him from resuming his canvass for about 40 days.
 He admitted to the court that he had served a term in jail, from Torrfngton, q couple of years ago.
Connecticut western news., 1914-08-27
Theater Panic in Torrington.

Only the alertness and stentorian voice of one of the house attaches averted what might have been serious panic at the Park Theatre in Torrington, Thursday night when fuse blew out. The building was i'll semi-darkness, as the movies were being shown, but when the house was suddenly thrown into complete darkness, the patrons rose from their seats and started in wild rush toward the door. One woman was so frightened that she tainted. An employee in the theater shouted out that only fuse had blown out and that nothing serious had happened. His voice was so reasuring that the crowd was quickly pacified.
Connecticut western news., 1914-08-27
Pittsfield,s New Depot,

The new $500, 900 union railroad station at Pittsfeld, is completed and was thrown open for use last sunday. It is palatial structure, with three times the floor acreage of the old depot, and arranged and laid out with an eye to convenience-in which particular it is in distinct contrast to the old dingy dungeon that served as depot for so many years y'
Connecticut western news., 1914-08-27
Tobacco Crop Damaged.

A severe storm, accompanied by heavy fall of hail, past over the vicinity of New Milford, Friday. Tobacco in the fields was damaged to the extend of more than $5,000 by the hail. This was the third successive hail storm in as any days and it is estimated that the total damage done will be in the neighborhood of S15, 900.
Connecticut western news., 1914-08-27
Fatally Shot

Allen, eight-year-old son of MT. and Mrs. Harry Dickenson, of Thomaston, who was accidentally shot in the abdomen Thursday morning by play mate, died at 6:45 o'clock Friday morn ing at the Waterbury hospital, where he was taken after the shooting. An operation was performed in an effort to save his life, and although he rallied from it, he was so weak from the loss of blood he gradually became worse until the end came.
Connecticut western news., 1914-08-27
Drowns in We stnorv

Micael Donahue, aged 40, of stam. 1ord' an employe of a section gang. was drowned in westport, Friday With companions, Donohue went i'm tba water near the draw bridge for n swim arter work was done. Donahue, a good swimmer, dove into the water and did not appear. After a time the bodSr was recovered. He leaves widow and three children. DA'u