Connecticut western news., 1914-01-29
FALLS VILLAGE

Stone & Webster Construction Co.,, was discipline demoralized, Tuesday morn ing, by the casual visit of native. The visitors presence was made known when the first arrival entered the premises. He was greeted with au effiuvia that stihed him. and while he was opening up the doors and wlpdows, other members of the office staff. arrived and volunteered advice. By tho sense of smell the intruder WAS located in a small addition in the rear of the office. Superintendent Gray started to superiu- tend the task of evlcting the unwelcome | tenant. but quickly turned the job over to ASsistauU Superintendent Tomlinsnn but omIiuson, who has just become a bridegroom. declared that he lad a reputation to sustain, at his apartments in the Inn, and delegated Manager Barss to oversee the process of eviction, appointing Peterson, Roets and Kilt ridge an advisory board to devise ways and means Chauffeur Kennedy got a gun somewhere, and stood at ''atten- tion" while the others raided the shed. Roets poked a stick in at the door and shouted "scat 20 Barss called "Kittie, Kittie" in most persuasive soprano, and Kittridge commanded "Git out !' but there was nothing doing, except perhaps a more persuasive strength to the stifing smell. Pope Chapman came along and advised the raiders to go and get Charlie SmiGh. Hell get that skunk out, alive. in the shake of a lambs tail," said Pope. But Smith was not available, and after several unavail- ing attempts to coax the animal out, it was decided to lock him ill and set a box trap for him at night But his skunk ship evaded the trap. and in some man ner sueaked away.
 1 Mir. and Mrs. Slagle have left town.
 MT. John Hall, of Waterbury, brother of Mrs. H. E. Howe. is seriously ill, here, as result of paralytic stroke.
 No new cases of scarlet fever have | four cases reported are improving rapidly. The schools will be closed for another week by order of pr. Skiff, health officer. Oscar Schreiber's son, Harry Schreiber, who was immediately taken to Mrs. Abbes, when he was known to have scarlet fever, will re- main there about six weeks longer. The local pupils who attend the High school in Canaan were permitted to re- enter there last Monday.
 E. H. Killmer came up from New Haven, Monday evening to see his sis ter who is sick.
 George Burkett, who has been ill town several months, left for hls home, Michi- gan City, Indiana, this week.
 Selectman H. E. Howe returned Mon- day from Boston, where he went to see his son and his new grandson.
 A few from here attended the supper and dance given to benefit the nurse as sociation, in Lime Rock Casino, Friday night.
 "Chico," the venerable fox terrier be. longing to Rev. E. A. Hazeltine, died a f sw days ago from the intirmities of ago.
 Borden's s milk team ran away Monday starting from point where the sleigh slowed as the driver, Bushey, attempted l hn sleigh turned over Into ditch and the driver was thrown out. The team ran, with the forward bobs, and did not stop until they reached their barn. The sleigh and harness were damaged some, what. but tine horses were uninjured.
 Engineer and Mrs. F. H. Kingsley, of PittsfeId, have been visiting at Miles Blodgett's. Mrs. Blodgett, Miles's mother, aged 94, is seriously i'll.
 Frank H. Reed. of Hartford, came here to attend the funeral of Mrs. Emily Wickwire, who dled in Lime Rock last Thursday. The funeral was held Satur- day at the residence of Mrs. Gibson Gillette, sister. Mrs. Wickwire' s home was in Goodland, Ind, but she had spent the greater part of her time for the last few years in Lime Rock with relatives.
 c. W. Page has moved from T. F. Watson's to the Willard house.
 Mir. and Mrs. Edward Heinz returned home Saturday, from their European visit. They landed at Hoboken, Friday afternoon. from the Graf Waldersee after stormy voyage during which the machinery was stopped at one period fol 24 hours.
 George M. Hanchett, of Bridgeport, was in town Saturday.
 Charles Hinman, of South Canaan, fell on the ice, in front of the savings bank, Saturday night and broke his arm He was taken to the Pittstield Hospital.
 Mrs. Martin Langs is spending a few