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Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1914-03-19
BUSY SESSION
OF CITY COUNCIL
Many Important Matters
Discussed.
DETECTIVE BILL IS PAID
Comptroller Directed to Sign the
Observation-Disclosures for Sewer
Extension-Beneficial Lodge.
Taxes Held Up.

All OF the members of City Council
were last night present excepting Mr..
Whipple, who was out of town.
The session was a most interesting
one, and many matters of Importance
were discussed.
After the approval of the minutes of
the last session, a letter was read
from the Pitt Construction Company
assuring the city that it was extreme
ly unlikely that the city would ever
hear anything more from the claim
made by the Jewell Company regard
ing infringement of filtration plant
patents. The Pitt Construction Com
pany also presented a charge of
$12S.74 still due upon the filtration
contract.
Clyde Potts, supervising engineer,
presented bill against the city for
approximately $500 which he alleged
to be due him for fees as engineer for
the city. The items were supervision
of sewers, $3.50; supervision of pipe,
$169. 10; survey for East Lake sewer,
$400; expert testimony, $10610; su-
pervison water plant, $297.57; super
vision pipe, $3.50.
The members did not take kindly to
this bill, but it was referred to the
Corporation Counsel and the City
Comptroller.
| Implications were made for sewer
extension on South Pearl and Norti
Giles Street. M
| Commissioner of Public Works
Friedrich presented most complete
report. One of the important matter,
discussed was the water supply from
fire plugs. The complete report will
be printed in thte Pioneer tomorrow
The report Of the Public Safety
Commissioner Geo. H. Hughes, gave
considerable attention to the fire de
partment. There were but Ia call.
the past two weeks. The Commits
sioner said in his report that he still
held that the Silsby fire engine wa.
not dependable and quoted experts
The Commissioner also showed how
prompt service of men at fire die
the best work.
| Engineer Walter NJ. Sharp's repor
| covered the detail of his department
for the past two weeks.
The street and highway repef
was made by Commissioner F. L. Fra
linger Two days of scraping with
teams has been DONE and the streets
generally are in good condition.
A very numerously signed petition
was presented asking for street cross
ings at the intersection of Atlantic
| Street and Cottage Avenue. The mat
ters was referred to the road commit
tee.
The budget of bills presented and
ordered paid, were charged to the fol-
lowing appropriations in the aggre-
gate amounts:
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1914-03-19
Many Children are Sickly

Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for
Children Break up Colds in "a hours,
relieve Feverishness, Headache, Sto-
mach Troubles. Teething Disorders
and Destroy Worms. At all druggists,
25c. Sample mailed FREE. Address,
Allen S. Olmsted. LIE Roy, N. Y.
2-17 4w
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1914-03-19
OPENING BROAD ST.

Yesterday the Sun Dredging Com
pany began the work of opening up
Broad street for the connection of the
Third ward sewer with the high level
pipes at Atlantic Street.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1914-03-19

crete he had seen, but he did not know
what it would be next year.
Connecticut western news., 1914-06-18
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IN PILGRIM CHURCH

ChiIdren's Day Observance was Ap-
 propriate and Interesting. .
 Children's Day was fittingly observed at Pilgrim church with special child ren's service All the members of the primary department participated, Amy Lansing sang solo and Miss Buckbee's s class also sang. Silver. ."Go to Church Band" pins were presented to twenty children who had earned them. The Rev. J. E. Tinker baptized his little grandchild. MT. Gillette told of the "Flag Day. celebration on ship board last summer when the ':Union Jack" was hauled down and the Stars and Stripes raised in honor of the day. The church was beautifully decorated with daisies, iris and lilies. The con- mittee in charge of the decoration was Ruth Hatmaker, Amelia Barden and Marion .Holsapple. The service was planned by Mrs. Reel who was assisted in the training of the children by Mrs Rowe and Miss Lorraine. The service was pronounced by all an unusually in- teresting and attractive one. A special offering was taken for the Congrega- tional Sunday School Society.
Connecticut western news., 1914-06-18
Children's Day in Clayton.


 The Children's Day exercises at the Clayton Chapel were conducted with the following program:
 Marching Hymn, No. 30 Happy Sum mer Time.
 Prayer.
 Hymn 39, Jesus, Savior, Hear Our Prayer. Words of Welcome, Josephine Tinker. Recitation, Harriet Tinker.
 Hymn 33, Summer Has Come.
 Recitation, Butterfly, Dorothy Bent. ley.
 Song, Jesus Loves Me, Harriet Tinker. Recitation, Bobby Tinker, Frankie Rod and Joe Green.
 Hymn 34, Sing His Praise.
 Recitation, What Can You Do? Rose VanD Deusen, Linda Stanton, Ethel Moore, Bertha Rood.
 Song, Shepherd Beautiful, Dorothy Burdue,
 4 Recitation, Pune In Heart, Minnie and Mattie Coons. Hymn 55, God is Love.
 Speaking by Rev. w. F. Maylott, Lesson of Children's Day.
 Children's Day Praise, Josephine Tinker. Ethel Moore, Rose VanDeusen, Bertha Rood, Linda Stanton, Alice Stanton, Martha Moore.
 Congregation sing Old Hundred.
 Benediction.
Connecticut western news., 1914-06-18
GOOD OLD NEWS
Cleaned from the Housatonic Republi-
 can of 56 Years Ago.

Cleaned from the Housatonic Republi-
 can of 56 Years Ago.
 The Falls Village Housatonic Re- publican, May 8, 1858 contained full report of Governor Buckingham in- augural message, which concluded with the following paragraphs:
 Parties rise and fall, and are forgot ten, but principles involving our busi- ness, our education, our plans of chris tian philanthropy and our civil liberty, rest not upon the changing foundations of political party. They are as en- during as eternal Right. If the gov ernment of our state shall be adminis- tered upon the SC principles, it will se- cure the temporal prosperity of our people, and lead them to appreciate more highly our common christianity as the medium of our blessings and the foundation of our hopes"
 In the marriage column was printed this: "In Lime Rock, Ct., May 4th, by the Rev. MT. Ferguson, MT. R. Brinton, ! to Miss Ann E. Brinton, both of Sails. bury. Accompanying the above notice was nice loaf of Cake for the print CTS, whp unite in wishing the parties much joy"
 The Republican of May 22, 1858, contained practically no news. Among the advertisements, however, we find ] the announcement of O. M. Brinton, agent for the Diagonal Road Scraper, '' ! giving as references as to their super ierity over any other ever used, !" Gov. Holley, F. A. Walton, Henry Walton, | O. 5. Green and E. P. Hunt
 Judge of Probate Robert N. Fuller, of Salisbury, appointed Horace Landon and Silas B. Moore commissioners on the insolvent estate of Philo Parks, de- ceased.
 Judge Miles T. Granger, of the Ca naan Probate Court, upon the applica- tion of Mary M. Willard, parent and guardian of Cora and John Willard, minors, ordered a hearing to determine whether certain parcel of land, with dwelling house thereon, in which said minors owned an undivided interest valued at $400,. should be sold.
 Judge Granger ordered also hearing on the application of William Platt, guardian to Hobart Watson, a minor and owner of one-third part of the es- tate of the late John Watson, valued at $1, 700, for an order to sell the same. A similar hearing was ordered for a hearing on the application of Wolcott N. Adams, guardian to Mary Watson, a minor, having similar interest in the same estate.
 Miner & Spur made this announce ment: Whether the town of Canaan is divided or not, one thing is certain, that if all accounts due Miner 6 Spur are not settled before the first of June they will be left with an attorney for collection"
Connecticut western news., 1914-06-18
FALLS VILLAGE DEVELOPMENT
The Connecticut Power Company No~r
 in Operation.

The new power station of The Con- lage is now delivering power over tho recently completed transmission linns reaching to Torrington, Thomaston and Bristol, distance of 40 miles. This marks the completion of the Company's initial development on the Housatonic River at Falls Village, which utiliEes portion of a large three level canna built in 1851 by company engaged ia the iron industry at Falls Village.
 The original company, of which K L. Goldsmith was superintendent. planned to develop the water power of Great Falls and establish at Falls Village an industrial center comparable to Lawrence or Lowell. In the early. 50's they constructed three level cann running for over 2,000 feet along fine top of the eastern river bank. A chan nel for diverting the water into the mp per level was cut in the bed of the river above the falls, and headgates were constructed at the entrance to the canal The masonry construction was of a most substantial character and in the spring of 1918, when work on the present de- velopment started, the original cast irun gate mechanism and the cast iron snp- ports for the dashboard parts on the spillways were found to be in an excel lent state of preservation.
 Early in 1859 County Fair was Tn progress in the valleys below the canals. and as a special feature of the celebxz- tion the water was admitted into the canals for the first time. Unfortunately, the water seeped rapidly through the new construction, flooded out the fair grounds and made the roads impossible. The scheme was dormant until aboux 1865 when the canals were party lined with cement plaster, but failure follow ed once more and eventually the prup- i erty passed into the hands of The Con necticut Power Company, under who@@ direction the present development q1ss just been completed, with the Stone A Webster Engineering Corporation -@s Constructing Engineers.
 Just above Great Falls n rooncrets gravity type dam, IA feet in height, with spillway section of about 326 feet, has been built across the Housa- | UOuiC ENlNeI. Ab l1lNllS IhlAhs rOAhtc soSS feet upstream from Great Falls. the rock barrier was cut through in uraer to make available the reservoir above.
 The head gates on the eastern abut- ment of the dam open into the old canal, which has been lined with reinf0nUeh concrete and the walls raised, apIroxi- mately 41 feet. The canal is 3Ii1eet wide at the bottom, 12 feet deep sand continues for 1900 fete to the forebay, which is 90 feet above the power honse Three main penstocks, Q feet in. diame- ter, and two exciter penstocks, 3feet m diameter extend $50 feet down the,h hill side to the power house. Provision has been made for fourth penstock.
 The power house substructure is ot mass concrete and the superstructure of brick and steel. Three 5000 h. p. water wheels, direct connection to 3, 600 Kw. generators have been installed.
Connecticut western news., 1914-06-18
ATTHE METHODIST CHURCH
Appropriate ChiIdren's Day Service
 Morning and Evening.

Appropriate ChiIdren's Day Service
 Morning and Evening.
 At the morning service the pastor, Rev. L. E. Travis, baptized four babies from the Cradle roll and, seven other members of the Sunday school.
 Immediately, following he received three into the church on probation and ten into full membership, the whole service being one of the most impressive ever witnessed in the church.
 In the evening at z o'clock the church was filled to listen to the regular pro- gram of the Sunday school.
 Grouped on the platform were about 40 scholars, every one of whom had some part in the program. The songs and recitations of the little ones. were particularly pleasing, as we'll as the solos and readings of the older scholars.
 A flag drill by twelve girls was well done; the closing being salute to the two large flags that hung at either side of the organ; the Christian Conquest, which the pastor reminded the school was the only flag ever allowed to hang above the stars and stripes and the na, tional colors.
 In we'll chosen words the pastor gave 8 most happy address and introduced the taking of the annual offering fol the Board of Education. The committee in charge of the arranging and carrying out of the whole program were Mrs. F. F. Stevens, Mrs. F. H. Lee and Mrs. W. N. Beebe.
Connecticut western news., 1914-06-18
Safety and Speed.

Safety first" is a good motto as fat as it goes, but it doesn't go far enough. Safety last, and in between, constantly, and all the time, is better. If obseryrd it wuold prevent street accidents. The Hartford Automobile Clubs rules, which we printed two or three weelu ago, are worth repeating occasionally. Here are those to drivers and owners Those to pedestrians are no less import ant, but they will keep till another day. These ought to be posted before every drivers eyes and written on the brain:
 Safety should be considered first of all Always remember that the other fel-
 low may do what you least ,oxpect
 him to do.
 Forcing your way through n crowd Is
 dangerous.
 Every cross street and intersecting
 highway is a danger spot. Trolley cars and all highway convey
 ances that have stopped, or that nre
 coming to stop or just starting, are
 source of danger.
 Your horn, bell, or whistle is only A
 danger signal; its unnecessary use
 is unlawful.
 For your own sake as well as other
 peoples safety, see that your brakes
 are always in good working order. Invariably be watchful of children,
 especially near schools Rights and feelings of others should be
 considered; favorable public opinion
 is desirable to you as a driver. Slow down and stop when in doubt To protect life and limb should alwnys
 be your aim.
 The Hartford club adds a double motto of its own: Speed Is Unneces- sary. Safety Is Imperative" We think of nothing better than that Ii would do the business completely Waterbury American.
Connecticut western news., 1914-06-18
Those West Main Street Thefts.

Residents on West Main street have been pestered of late, by series of petty thefts. About twenty chickens have been stolen from Dr. Corwin's coop; a pet rabbit has been abducted from MT.
 Peterson, on the Hiram Beebe place, who also was robbed of number of thrifty tomato plants that were taken up by the thieves, and other annoying depredations are reported. The authori- ties are hot on the trail of the maraud- CTS, and it is probable that the raids will be stopped by family deportation.
Connecticut western news., 1914-06-18
THOSE "HORNINGS".
A Jolly Celebration Marred by Reg
 of Beer.

John Graves and bride, and "Tommy' McClelland and bride re- turned from their honeymoon tours Thursday, and were boisterously sere- naded by Director Lathrop's Callithunp Band, of many pieces and overlapping noises. The benedicts responded will ingly and generously to their serenaders.
 At MT. Caldwell's where the McClel- lands were stopping, the crowd were invited in by the blushing bridegroom, and treated to punch and cigars. At Mrs. Corcoran's, the temporary abode of the Graveses, the serenaders were treated with similar generosity. The concerts and illuminations attracted a big crowd of people, who followed the band around and enjoyed the sport. An unpleasant sequel to the double celebra- tion seems likely to be embarrassing to somebody. It appears that in the exu- berance of the festive occasion 1t oc- cured to some of the festive friends and celebrators that keg of beer would add to the joy of the affair, as sort of side issue Accordingly there appeared from somewhere, somehow, keg, and as everybody had access to the spot where the tumblers were set out, it ap- pears that some youngsters, under age, who consider it the smart and manly thing to do the things that "real mem do, took advantage of their opportunity, and drank some of the beer. Report goes that the parents of certain of these minors made complaint, with the result that papers have been served and the affair is slated to be heard before Justice Ford, Saturday, unless settlement out of court is effected in the meantime.
Connecticut western news., 1914-06-18
150th ANNIVERSARY
LitchfieId County Medical Association
 Celebrates Birthday.

Fifty physicians of the county at- tended the 150th anniversary celebra- tion of the Litchfield County Medical Association at Norfolk, Friday. The president of the association, pr. Elias Pratt, of Torrington, presided at the sessions which were held both during the forenoon and afternoon.
 The feature of the meeting was the address on Retrospective Medicine" by Dr. William H. Welch, the noted professor of pathology at John Hopkins University, who is a native of Norfolk Dr. Welch discussed the progress of medical achievement during the 18th and 18th centuries.
 This address by Dr. Welch covered a wide field of medical progress and was as interesting to layman as to phy- sician. His discussion of discoveries and inventions was especially interest ing.
 The paper read by Dr. W. c. Thomp. son, of Cornell Medical School, was also of great interest. Dr. Thompson $ subject was "Occupational Disease. '' It included a reference to diseases which originate in the brass industry through the inhaling of zinc fumes. Information was given as to the awakening of public interest in occupa. tional diseases in order that they may be prevented.
 Dr. Frederick S. Dennis, who has a summer home at Norfolk, discussed Retrospective Surgery" in a most Illuminating manner.
 The physicians were rendered a smoker at the Bungalow of Dr. Den his. This is one of the finest places ir Litchfield County. The bungalow is situated 1,610 feet above the sea and from it there is unobstructed view fol many miles in all directions. AT bundance of refreshments were served,
 Ex-President Taft was one of Dr. Dennis guests.
Connecticut western news., 1914-06-18
William Nunarn Dead.

William Nunan, formerly of Win. sted, died at his home in Springfield, Mass, Wednesday morning after being i'll for four months. He was born ir Canaan in 1868, on the farm near the Camp Ground station, now owned by Judge Roraback. He leaves two broth CTS and three sisters, John Nunan, of Springfield; Edward Nunan, of Win, sted; Mrs. P. J. Burke, of Middletown, N. Y. Mrs. Edward Leslie, of Albany, and Mrs. James Flynn, of Springfield, Mass. MT. Nunan was member of Court Highland, No. 65, Foresters of Amercia, and of Aerie No. 1783, Fra ternal Order of Eagles. Burial was in St. Joseph's cemetery, Winsted.
Connecticut western news., 1914-06-18
UNIVERSITY BANQUET
Ex-President Taft Chief Guest of Mir.
 and Mrs. Stoeckel.

ONO~SfNS'a
 Nearly 200 graduates attended the dinner of the Litchfield County Uni versity Club, at MT. and Mrs. Stoeckel' s, Norfolk, Friday. evening, when every feature, from the reception by Mrs. Stoeckel and Mrs. D. T. Warner, to the smoker and concert by Franks Fanfare Band, i'll the Music Shed, was of the most delightful nature-and it could not have been otherwise with MT. Stoeckel personally looking after the de- tails. The feast, served by Delmonico, in the Coach House, was fit for Kings, and the speeches, by ex-President Taft, and Dr. Wm. H. Welch, the world renowned professor of Pathology in John Hopkins University, were of course, the attractive features of the affair and duly appreciated by all the guests. MT. Taft's address was devoted chiefly to observations on his experience as President of the United States, and he kept his hearers charmed for an hour and a half. Dr. Welch spoke briefly, but was intensely interesting.
 The spacious grounds were illumi- mated with countless fiaring torches which, with the moon coming up and shining through the trees, gave fairy land aspect to the scene outside.
 At the business meeting, President D. T. Warner was unanimously elected. as was the efficient secretary and treas urer, Howard W. Garter. J. Clinton Roraback was elected member of the committee on admissions, and Rev. E.. O. Gillette one of the vice-presidents.
 On motion of Rev. MT. Goddard a rousing vote of thanks to MT. and Mrs, Stoeckel was given, standing, and President Taft and pr. Welch were elected honorary members of the Club.
 Among the souvenirs received by each guest was a pound box of Huyler's candy, to take home to the wife as a consolation offering-a provision which MT. Stoeckel never forgets.
 The winter meeting of the Club will be held in WatertoWn.
Connecticut western news., 1914-06-18
GOT THEIR DIPLOMAS
Interesting Commencement Exercises
 of Canaan High School.

There was an unusually large attend ance of parents aud friends of the graduating pupils of the Canaan High in the Town Ha1r, Friday evening. The program of the event was carried out as printed in The News last week.
 The hall had been beautifully de- corated, principally with mountain laurel, by the junior class, and gave a refreshing and attractive effect.
 Supervisor George J. Vogel presided at the exercises. The principal address was made by Rev. W. Howard Mills, who spoke on "The Scholastic Value of Morality" The address was spoken of by all who heard it, in terms of high praise. The class memorial, bas re- lief in plaster, of the Signing of the Declaration of Independence" Was pre- sented to the school in we'll prepared speech by Alfred c. Abbe, and the ac- ceptance speech was fittingly made by Miss Pearl Davis, class of 1916.
 Hon. E. s. Roberts, president of the school board, presented the diplomas, as he has done for number of years past.
 The singing and musical features of the exercises were fine and greatly en- joyed. ..-
 A large number of graduation gifts were received by the class, which was as follows: Alfred Chapelle AbBe, Mysie Mildred Buckbee, Margaret Mary Corcoran, Lila Jane Curtiss, Laura Helen Goodwin, Clarence, Foote Hart, Ellen Cecelia Lindell, Helen Frances Parmelee, Karl Max Werner, Arthur Dent White. Helen Frances Whitford
Connecticut western news., 1914-06-18
Friends Might Have Saved Him.

Four companions saw Frank J. Scott 22 years old, of Hartford, go down to his death in Mill Pond at Wethersfeld, Sunday afternoon, but made no attempt to rescue him because they thought he was merely trying to initiate a drown ing person. They waited a few moments and when he failed to come to the surface again, became frightened as the water at that point was eighteen feet deep. They jumped in the tried to get his body. ....
 James Woodhouse, a brother of Samuel Woodhouse, of Wethersfeld, on whose farm young Scott was employed, succeeded in recovering the body after several hours search.
Connecticut western news., 1914-06-18
Tranfusions Did Not Save.

Dr. Otto G. Ramsay, professor of obstetrics and gynecology at the Yale Medical School for the last fifteen years, died Thursday night of pleurisy, which set in after two successful transfusions of blood operations had been performed. He was 45 years old, garaduate of Johns Hopkins, and Yale gave him the honorary degree of master of arts in 1901. He was an authority on obste- tries. Dr. Ramsay was popular in the medical school and when the first transfusion operation was performed ten days ago the entire senior class vol unteered to give their blood. No student was. accepted, however.
Connecticut western news., 1914-06-18
Condemns Blinding Headlights.

Use of blinding headlight on auto. mobiles travelling on the main high ways was condemned by Coroner Mix, Saturday in a finding made upon the death of Charles I. Kirtland, who was thrown out of a machine at Oyster River, Woodmont, few days ago. The coroner found that the machine driver became confused by glaring headlight of an approaching machine and as he swerved his car to one side, Kirkland was flung out. The coroner does not hold William Howard, the driver criminally responsible for Kirt- lands death.