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Connecticut western news., 1914-06-04
D. w. MANvEL DEAD
Prominent, Canaan Citizen Passes
 Away at tn Age Of 76.

MT. Daniel Wright Manvel, who had been a sufferer from a complication of ailments, involving the heart and kidneys, died at his residence Friday night, ill his 75th year.
 MT. Manvel was born in Salisbury in 1889, and moved to Norfolk when he was a child. Later the family went to Sheffield, Mass, where the greater part of MT. Manvel's home life was passed. Educated in the public schools, he worked for some time on the Andrus farm in Sheffield and in a grist mill in Egremont, later returning to Sheffield About 40 years ago he moved with his family to Cornwall Bridge where he conducted a milling business for about IT years. Returning to Sheffield he bought the Ashley Falls mill, which he conducted until he sold it to B. A. Peirce about 10 years ago, when he re- tired from active business. He remov- ed to Canaan at about that time and lived here until his death.
 His health began to iail about four years ago, when he suffered severe at- tack of grip. Since that time he had been practically an invalid, and had failed perceptibly since the death of his wife, last September, who had been his companion since 1868.
 MT. Marvel was practically a life long member of the Methodist church, and was for several years, until failing health compelled him to relinquish ac- tive work, n trustee, steward, and treasurer of the Canaan church. He was an earnest church worker and a broadly charitable Christian gentleman. He is survived by son, Fred Marvel, of Pittsfield; a daughter, Hattie Man vel, of Canaan; three sisters, Miss Cora Manvel, of Canaan; Mrs. $. H. Bush nell, of Sheffield; Mrs. F. B Wilcox, of Shefield; and two brothers, George, of Sheffield and Ira E., of Ashley Falls. The funeral was held Tuesday after noon, at his late residence, Rev. Harry Cornford, of Tivoli, a former pastor of the Canaan M. K. church delivering tho address. Rev. Messrs. Travis and Gil lette took part in the services. Inter- ment was ill the family plot in Shef- field. The pall-bearers were, Rushmore Manvel, nephew, of Waterbury; Fred French, w. w. Rowland, G. w. Par sons, Oliver Carter, k. l.. Roberts.
Connecticut western news., 1914-06-04
Con-.

Progress in itself is not synonymous with improvement. It is true that the Progress which means improvement is always slow. That which is rapid car ries with it so much that is harmful that years pass before the good which remains is recognized. And then comes the sad conviction that orderly progress would have brought eiviliza- tion to the same point without the cost of the convulsive effort to get there too quickly. Natures movement is so inn mense as to seem no movement at all. Her growth is silent, inevitable, con- stant and the true reforms which men have imposed upon their kind have been based upon following of and not de- parture from Natures methods. Ma triarchy is found only with savage tribes, and the various efforts of women to participate directly in politics have been sporadic and short lived. There is no way to learn except to study the past; the present is too tumultuous and the future is yelled, and there is nothing in the past which, gives the slightest warrant for the assumption that women have any special gifts or aptitude which lead one to believe that they are fitted to compete in administer ing the complicated machinery of gov ernment. F. M. Scott.
Connecticut western news., 1914-06-04
THE NORFOLK CONCERTS
"ArminIus"' Delighted a Tremendous Audience at the Music Shed.

Audience at the Music Shed.
 Norfolk and the Music Shed attracted 1,5o0 music lovers and near lovers Tuesday evening, to, the first of the three eagerly awaited Norfolk con- certs" when "Arminius'' was sung by the Choral Union of Litchfeld County, embracing singers from the Canaan, Norfolk, Winsted, Salisbury, Torring- ton choruses. a. -'
 Max Bruch's "Arminius" was sung, with Sophie Breslan, contraito;- Paul Althouse, tenor, and Earl Cartwright, barytone, in the solo parts, and Rich mond P. Paine, conductor, and an orchestra of 72 star musicians, under oncert Master Frederick Landau, picked by Henry P Schmitt
 The rendition of the oratorio was 8 triumph for MT. Paine, whose patient work among the various local choruses produced an effect in tone, time, bal. ance and accuracy, that won for him repeated storms of applause which was heartily joined by MT. and Mrs. Carl Stoeckel, the Lord and Lady Bountiful, to whose generosity, we the people owe the rare and delightful pleasure of these wonderful musical feasts. z. The News will make no attempt to describe the great production, but owns up that the task is beyond it, in. the regretted ab' sence of its musical writer, J. B. R. The inspiring excellence of the work is attested in the universal sentiments of aDDrObatiOn and appreciation from all who attended. ....#f.
 AS The News goes to press this, Wednesday, evening, ''The Messiah is being sung, and tonight, Thursday the day of issue, the concert of ,yocal and orchestral selections will be given, which is, to many, the chief attraction of the series.. .'
Connecticut western news., 1914-06-04
Uncle Aorace's Plan.

Uncle Horace Johnson, the Middle Haddam weather prophet, who recently celebrated his 90th birthday says the present warm spell would not Last kong He said there would be no rain in this vicinity until the tenth of the month, when it was probable that there would be a copious fall.
 In commenting on the recent disaster to the Empress of Ireland, Mir. Johnson said that he could construct steamboats so that such mishaps would be impossi- ble. His plan would be to arrange every state room door so that it could be thrown overheard in an emergency and act as a life raft. MT. Johnson said that he had been shipwrecked three times during his life.
Connecticut western news., 1914-06-04
GOOD OLD NEWS
Cleaned from the Housatonic RepubIi- can of 56 Years Ago.

The Falls Village "Housatonic Re- publican, of April'17 1S5S, contained a communication from Chapinville, as follows: s.
 < On Friday. evening of last week a 'fifeless body was found floating in one of the Lakes in the north part of Sails bury, by party of fishermen. Early on Saturday morning c. k. Botsford, Esq, summoned a jury of inquest. The body was brought, to the shore of the lake and was identified as the body of Thomas Costello, an Irishman who dis appeared rather mysteriously about eight weeks ago. A bottle of liquol was found with him, obtained without doubt at a low miserable Rum hole, kept on the Island, near where the body was found. He leaves a wife and children entirely destitute. The fol- lowing is the verdict of the Jury: "That Thomas Costello the deceased, came to his death by drowning caused by the use of intoxicating drinks to excess. Signed, Edwin Dauchy, Hiram Tripp, Harlow P, Harris, R0bt- McElroy, w. O. Wilcox, William Williams, Norman Spur, Milo Harris, SChas M. Elroy, Kirkland Grey, Henry TeIrington, Cal win Sparks" s'
 Quoting this paragraph from the Winsted Herald; "The town of Salis- bury has been sued for its School Tax, by the State, and the town deposit fund has been collected, '' Editor MaItbie retnrts as follows: @'If this paragraph does not prove the Herald editor to be a supra human pettifogger endowed with quantity of Bombastic ignorance that would put even, a a'three-day puppy to the blush for his neighbor, we do not know what will, for had the editor been possessed of the intelligence of a shoemaker even or possessed of any part the editorial talent which he thinks us destitute of, he would have seen the libellous and improbable nature of the above, with one-half of one of hIs goggle eyes. But no, Salis- bury must some way get a cut for her vote upon Our Uncle Boyd who es- capped an election by the people. We are informed by the selectmen of Sails bury that the school tax WAS long ago paid, and that there is not, nor never has been any trouble about that tax or the deposit fund, neither of which has the state anything to do with, as the matter lies between the town and school officers. What wonderful rec ord of local news the Herald has be- come in these latter days of Saintly Editorial Committeships. "
 The same issue contains this inter- esting news item: '1The Housatonic R. R. have commenced running two more freight trains. There is now four trains week each way, instead of two, as during the past winter.
 In the advertising columns William Bushnell offered for sale his ''hotel, barn, shed and land connected there with, situated in the Centre Village of Salisbury"
 John Millen announced that he was prepared to do all kinds of milling at the Ashley Falls Mills, which he had rented.
Connecticut western news., 1914-06-04
DEPOT IN DANGER
Fire in Freight Room Looked Like Fire 
 bugs Work. "'',:


 The union railroad station had a narrow escape from destruction by fire, Tuesday night, when a barrel of tar, in the freight office on the O. N. E. side was set on fire, in some manner un- known. The fireman on the engine of 8 night freight discovered smoke issu- ing from beneath the freight room door, while the engineer was getting orders by telegraph after l o'clock yes terday morning and was surprised to find the door unlocked. It was sho yed open and the blazing tar barrel was found against the partition of the old disused office. The partition had taken fire and was blazing, but not burned through. The small hose on the engine was attached to the tender of the To- comotive, and the fire was easily ex- tinguished and the barrel rolled across the tracks, from the station. It looked, to the observers, like an attempt at in cendiarism. The damage was slight.
Connecticut western news., 1914-06-04
Sheep Raising in Connecticut.

Not very many years ago Connecticut produced 900, 900 sheep; today the total is barely one tenth of that number. State Dairy Commissioner Stadtmueller urged in his recent address before the State Business Mems Association that more attention should be given to the raising of sheep and the United States Department of Agriculture has recently issued bulletin on the same subject.
 The fact that it was once possible to find 200, 900 head of sheep in the State suggests that an equal or even larger number might be raised today. The various causes assigned for the falling off in the number of sheep raised are not convincing, for. there were as many dogs in the old days as now, and sheep probably did not..pay then as they will today. Properly cared for and decently protected, sheep will repay all they cost in their annual output of wool &nd in fair condition they are always sala- ble for meat The subject of the breeds that are most desirable is thoroughly u ldrestood and there need be little risk in the business.
 On farm of 100 acres, says Commits sioner Stadtmueller, a flock of 50 to LOO sheep could be easily kept, and the larger farms could support greater number that would amply repay all cost of watching and upkeep. This bears so directly upon the increase in the meat supply that it is seen at once to be of public importance The exper- fence of Germany is not unlike our own in this matter. Germany was once great sheep raising country but statistics show that since 1873 the num- Der has decreased from 25, 900, 900 head to only 5, 800, 900. A little more than one fifth of the number of sheep needed are raised at home, and the Germans have been compelled to import mutton at large expense. That has helped, . there as here, to enhance the thigh cost of living" In Connecticut we have large areas of land on which sheep could be maintained, on which now little of value is produced.
 Governor Baldwin discussed this matter not long ago and seconded the advice of Commissioner Stadtmueller This combined attention to the subject should be productive of improvement. There is to be meeting at Washing ton, called by the Secretary of Agricul- ture, of all interested in sheep raising, early in June, at which the various phases of the industry will be dis cussed. Connecticut should be suffi- ciently interested ill the business to take part in this meeting and to benefit hv xubo+auar of a Yoractioab1a natTra if may develop. Bridgeport Standard.
Connecticut western news., 1914-06-04
Mayor Murphy Re-elec cted.

Mayor T. c. Murphy was reelected mayor of Norwich, Monday, defeating his nearest opponent, A. D. Lathrop, republican, by majority of 142 votes. All the other members of the demo- cratic ticket were elected. G. l.. Hewitt, the progressive candidate, re- ceived 175 votes. The slump in the progressive vote was very noticeable, inasmuch as in the elections of 1919 that party gave 750 votes to Theodore Roosevelt for President, and 675 votes to Herbert Knox Smith for governor.
Connecticut western news., 1914-06-04
HENRY D. REED
Popular Canaan Man Succumbs After
 Painful Illness.


 Selectman Henry D. Reed died Thursday afternoon, after lingering and painful illness of tubercular rheu- matism from which he suffered acutely; especially during the last seven months, for which period he was unable to be turned in his bed. His illness dates back nearly three years and during most of that time he was confined to his room. Specialists, X-ray doctors and others had treated him, but the disease, in his left leg defed all treatment and gradually but surely the bone wasted away, and it was known for months that his recovery was inn possible, yet he bore his suffering with fortitude and courage, until the end brought relief.
 Deceased was the younger son of MT. John B. Reed, and was born in Ga naan, May 22, 1870, and had lived practically all his life in his native town. For many years he was ticket agent at the railroad station and later bookkeeper in the. Canaan National Bank. He was elected representative to serve in the legislature. of 1905 '06, and served on the committee on cities and boroughs. At the time of his death he was selectman of the town.
 Henry Reed was a young man of rare | intellectual attachments, sound judg- ment, excellent business capacity, and most companionable disposition. He possessed fine sense of humor and had little patience with conventional shams. His cheerful nature made for him in numerable friends-he never had an enemy-and stood, him in good stead during the long, weary days and nights of suffering, and he is sincerely mourned by the entire community. Funeral services were held at his late residence on West Main street, Sunday afternoon, and were largely attended. Rev. Messrs. E. O. Gillette and W. Howard Mills conducted the services and MT. Gillette made brief address. Undertaken Lasher was in charge of the arrangements, and the pall-bearers were Messrs. George s, Fuller, Charles O. Smith, George W. Ford, A. A. Hub. bard, w. J. Reel and A. E. Molando. Interment was in the family plot in the Lower Cemetery.
Connecticut western news., 1914-06-04
Scotch Weather.

A gentleman who had been spending a holiday at 8 Scottish seaside village noted for it's of links asked one of the caddies if he got much carrying in the winter time.
 "Na, sir, na,'' replied the caddie. "There's nae carrying in the winter time. Ye see, it is this way: If it's no SEQ it's frost; if. it's no frost it's sna; if it's neither sna, nor frost, it's rain; if it's no rain, it's wind; an if it's fine day, it's the Sawbath !''- Reheboth Sunday Herald.
Connecticut western news., 1914-06-04
May Get Southfield Road.

The legislative committee on roads and bridges who paid Berkshire visit a week ago, went back to Boston feel ing SO good over the hespitable treat ment they received up here that they reported 8 bill favoring an appropriation of $15, 900 for the "Molasses Hill" road in Egremont- $10,000 more for new road in Southfeld town of New Marl- borough and $5, 900 (not $25, ,000) for the Beckett road at Bonny Rigg Corners. AS Hen Manley would say, "come again. Eagle.
Connecticut western news., 1914-06-04
Lineman Killed by Fall.

In an attempt to reach an overhead branch of tree which he was trimming Oscar Michaelson, lineman employed by the Housatonic Power Company, lost his balance and was killed by a fall to the ground late Thursday after noon. Michaelson was 19 years old He leaves widowed mother and five brothers.
Connecticut western news., 1914-06-04
Connecticut's Share

The river and harbor bill has been agreed upon by the Senate commerce. committee and includes several new items for Connecticut, as follows:
 Improving Bridgeport harbor, $11l,- 300; also surveys of New Haven hat- bor, Mystic River, Branford River and harbor, and Yantic River.
Connecticut western news., 1914-06-04
Woman Hurt in Collision

In rear-end trolley collision or a curve near the Mansion House Corner in Derby, Friday night Mrs. John Wyre of Derby, passenger, had two ribs broken and the conductor of one Of the cars had an ankle sprained.
Connecticut western news., 1914-06-04

Miss Passay-"Don't you think its horrid to ask ones age?"
 Miss Keen-"Yes, and it's often so unnecessary "-Boston Transcript.
The Holly chieftain., 1914-08-07

hurt. However, she wouldn't let any
one console her. or explain.
Then one day old Lawyer Manning
passed the house and, hearing music.
he went up. She was so surprised at
his visit that she let him in, and what
do you suppose she was doing? She
had saved lot Of newspaper articles
on how to dance the tango. and she
was learning it from them, playing
until she had tune In mind and then
singing for the dancing!"
And SO Manning is the happy indi.
vidual?" anticipated the husband.
Now, you just wait till f1nish!"
finished the bride. 'Mr Manning was
interested in the tango and Miss Mary
MCGEE promised to teach him all about
1t. So he went almost every after
noon.
And then the minister, who every
one says was fond Of Miss Mary Nc.
Gee years ago, called. OF course, his
visit occurred when Mr.. Manning was
there. and 1t sort of woke him up.
guess he'd been thinking Miss Mary
McGee would always be there, and
there was no hurry about asking her.
Anyway. he began to call frequently,
and Miss Mary McGee always let them
come In. and they remained hours
and hours. each trying to outstay the
other. and thus get the opportunity to
propose. l guess! But they always
had to go away together, for neith-
er would give in!
And actually Miss Mary McGee got
SO pretty with the activity and ex-
element
But which one got herr" interrupt
ed the man.
why. that's the romance of IT."
triumphed the bride. They'd been
calling for about q month, steadily, al
most every afternoon. and then one
day the minister brought along his
brother, who was visiting him, be-
cause he couldn't leave his visitor
at home, and he wouldn't let Mr..
Manning get the advantage of a call
alone!
And the minister's brother had the
wit to invite her out And he pro-
posed right away, and now they're
married!"-Chicago Daily News.
The Holly chieftain., 1914-08-07

M. G.. Howe was in town We'd
nesday and has asked us to publish
a statement to the effect that the
party who removed one.half mile
of fence from his homestead had
better return same at once-and
he acts like he means it. He lives
about nine miles south of town.
Kerosene, 7c per gallon,
Gasoline, lac per gallon;
In barrel lots.
Osterman d Co.,
8 Coolidge, Kan.
can loan you money at straight
3 per cent. Come in and let me
explain the proposition to you.
l j. P. Linville.
The people in this district will
be pleased to learn that John
Schlager now has full line of the
famous Hennessey buggies and
Peter Shutter wagons in stock,
same arriving last week. These
two famous makes are known the
world over as standard, reliable
goods, and people who need either
buggy or wagon should see him
at once.
The Holly chieftain., 1914-08-07

Mrs. j U. Brown has gone to
Minneapolis, Minn,, where she will
spend the next six weeks visiting
with friends. 1t is her intention
to spend the winter in California.
DR.. Pratz operated upon little
Virgil Gutfey last Monday, the
little fellow having been afflicted
with adenoids, which with his
tonsils, were removed.
Whitney Starr was called to
Florence, Kan, Wednesday evening
by the news that his mother was
dangerously i'll. We trust that be
will find her much better upon his
arrival.
Floyd Groninger departed for the
upper valley Wednesday, where he
will remain several weeks, after
which he will make his regular
territory in Wyoming Floyd is
making good as a salesman.
The Holly chieftain., 1914-08-07
Cash for Hides and Chickens.
Statesmen Wanted

Tobacco salesmen wanted. Earn Sl0O
monthly. Expenses. Experience un.
necessary. Advertise and take orders
from merchants for smoking and chewing
tobacco, cigarettes, cigars, etc. Send a
&c stamp for full particulars.
HEMET TOBACCO CO.,
l.lOt New York, N. Y.
The Holly chieftain., 1914-08-07
Knows Better Now.

Wifey-Do you recollect that once
when we had a quarrel said you we're
Just as mean as you could BET
Hubby-Yes, my dear.
Wifey-Oh. Tom. how little did I
know you then.-Boston Evening
Transcript
The Holly chieftain., 1914-08-07
FOR SALE OR TRADE

/ have a thoroughbred Jersey
bull for sale, or will trade for good
milk COW or sheep.
Joseph H. Hargraves,
7 Amity, Colo.
The Holly chieftain., 1914-08-07
IN POLAR REGIONS.

Devoted Husband-What's that
you have on, my dear7
Sweet Wife-Why, this is my new
es-klmono.-Woman's Home Com.
panion.
The Holly chieftain., 1914-08-07
ANOTHER CAUSE.

$50 Smith, I hear, is in the hos
pital, very much run down. Over.
work."
"No; automobile"
The Holly chieftain., 1914-08-07
ExcEPrIoNa

Like produces like"
"Then why does our cook beat
eggs to make them stiff and steaks to
make them Gmhsrr"
The Holly chieftain., 1914-08-07
fHH HOLLY UEIEHTAM.
FLY CONTEST

Boys and girls get busy and enter
the Fly Contest beginning We'd
nesday, July lst, and closing Sat-
urday, August 18th, 1914. The
Holly Civic Club will award the
following prizes to the ones bring
ing in the most flies.
First prize e-------- 10 CO
Second prize ze------- 3U
Third prize ----.-- 2OO
Fourth prize e------- l.U
Fifth prize w
Sixth prize --- lOO
The flies will be measured every
Saturday from until 6 O'Clock T.
NJ. in Mr.. Wilkins office.
The COMMITTEE.
If you are hungry come to the
American Cafe.
Throw out the life line! Send
Us that subscription money.
WANTED-Sewing to do. Apply
to Mrs. Jennie Barger at the old
Syp home. o.3
TIC. Newby and family will leave
next Monday for Colorado Springs
and Denver, where they will take
in the sights for the next three
weeks. Mr.. Newly expects to re.
turn here and again enter business!
Cash for Hides and Chickens.
Will buy green horse and COW
hides, paying highest cash price
Also want your chickens. Up.to.
date Meat Market.
The Holly chieftain., 1914-08-07
A POSTPONED ROMANCE
BY JEAN SHEAR.

What made you ask me to marry
you?' inquired the bride, as one asks
what the weather is likely to be.
Why" the brides husband paused.
Il guess it was because you were
looking around and picked me out"
No." replied the bride. meditative-
ly, ut could not have been Just that,
because Miss Mary McGee's been pick
ing out husbands for 20 years, and
she'd just quit that Improbable oc-
cupation and had begun to be happy,
when she found him!"
Who's this Miss Mary McGee?"
She's just Miss Mary McGee!" the
bride laughed. Il don't know how I
can explain more, II that doesn't tell
you! She's the woman down the
block who lives with the children and
they all call her Miss Mary McGee.
So every one else does! She's been
with the children until she's Just like
one-but she didn't begin. until shed
given up the hope of getting married.
you know"
How interesting" commented the
man.
Yes. but she's had a genuine ro-
nance! You see it got out. natu-
rally" said the bride, taking deep
breath to mark the beginning Of the
story. through the children that Miss
MCGEE wasn't invited to Jane Bentons
wedding. because she was needed by
some one or other to take care Of
the children. And no one thought
she'd think anything of it! But the
children TALKED 1t over before her,
The Holly chieftain., 1914-08-07

The flies will be measured ever.
Saturday from 5 until 6 O'Clock T
M. in Mr.. Wilkins office.
The COMMITTEE.