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Connecticut western news., 1915-04-01
What the Other Fellows Say.

Every copy-reader heaved a sigh of relier when it was announced that Przemysl lad fallen. No more, 9 they said, twill we have to sueeze that name. ''-Hartford Post.
 The quarterng of few million pigs on the Belgian civil population us d measure of relief for Germany will not conduce to an increase of reverence for German "kultur" an.o lg the Belgians, who have to neighbor with the pigs. - Ansonia Sentinel.
 It is hard to say whether the new muzzling regulation is most unpopular with the dogs or with their owners. - Bridgeport Standard.
 The fact that a man walks into a garage and asked the price of costly machines does not necessarily prove that the grocer can collect bill of $l2. .9S from him for supplies. .-Meriden Journal
 If Billy Sunday keeps on telling about the number of intellectual per. sons who are in hell, he is likely to add immensely to it's popularity.-Pitts- hSAd I&SiS.
 We agree with William Shaw, pub fisher of the Christian Herald, that smoking is as much of nuisance as splitting. Mir. Shaw recently declared that man has no more right to blow smoke il his face than to spit in his face. If he spits in my face. I have my remedy. 1 can Diff him. But when le blows smoke in my face l have to bear it, " said Mir. Shaw. w.-WuodDur Reporter.
 A German statesman has figured the war indemnity which Germany will collect from the allies at thirty sovem billions, and French literary man re- taliates by proposing to assess Germany thirty-fUar billions if the allies win. In either case, it's long, long way to Tipperary.-Warerbury Republican.
 Twelve per cent. of the country s motor cars were stolen in 1918, by 5 per cent.- which shows that it is pretty hard even for an exclusive crook to keep 'em. m.-Torringfon Register.
Connecticut western news., 1915-04-01
Nbted Inventor Dead !.

John McTammany, pioneer in- ventor of various mechanical musical devices, and we'll known in musical circles us writer, died in the Stam. ford hospital Friday. He was born in Scotland in fs45. He was veteran of the Civil War and was wounded in action.
 Shortly after the war he devoted his attentions to mechanical musical in. struments, and claimed to be the in- ventor of the first player instrument, which he exhibited at the Cel. l.tennial Exposition at Philadelphia in 1876.
 At one time he nducted factory for the manufacture If musical instru. mentS in Stamford, but the venture was net a tiua~cial success.
 Mir. McTammany recently wrote to friends giving instructions for his fun Cral. He desires to have his funeral conducted by the G. A. R. post in its hall, and to.haye h:s body sent to Ohio for burial. He also requested that the music at the funeral be furnished by a player piano.
Connecticut western news., 1915-04-01
The Poor Farmer
Ills his rye for q, dollar ter

Sells his rye for a, dollar ter
 (Gosh, pity the farmer;) Gets 50 cents for one dead hen
 (Gosh,. how Lpity the farmer. ) Wheat is bringing one thirty-four, Travelling fast and may bring more Fresh eggs 32 cents at the store (Gosh how pity the farmer For calves he gets l2 cents pound (Gosl. how I pity tine farmer.) Apples high priced if they're soun6 (Gosh. how I pity the farmer ]. Hay at 12 bones a ton, Other prices upward run, He's lucky sonofagun-
 (Gosh, how I pity the farmer) Furnace fire and telephone
 (Gosh. how I pity the farmer He's the head boss. times his own (Gosh, how pity the farmer) Gets his paper each week day Drives an auto-diScarded the. shay, Beyond the reach of cabaret
 (Gosh, how I pity the farmer
 "a Exchange.
Connecticut western news., 1915-04-01
JOE" VAILL.

"Joe'' Vaill whose name was house hold word through all this region, died at the home of his son, Robinson Vaill, in Ardmore, Penn, last week. The news of his death brought to his count. less friends a distinct sense of shock notwithstanding his condition for sev. eral years had been such that his pass. ing, at any time, would have created no surprise He was rare spirit, all optimist and philosopher, who always turned his clouds about to show theil silver lining" He found something of brightness ill every vicissirude of existence and knew the joy of living. Good old "Joe;" peace to his ashes
Connecticut western news., 1915-04-01
New Have n Leads Again.

Exclusive of the very small roads, the New York. New Haven and Hart ford was one of tho two leading roads in New York State in the month of January in the matter of the punctual- ity of its passenger trains. as reported by the New York Public Service Com mission.
 The New Haven operated 4,772 pas, senger trains in New York State i'll January and had 94 per cent. on time, while the average delay of all trains operated was only l minute. The only other railroad to score as high per. centage operated, 1882 trains with all average delay of IA minutes. The New Haven's record exceeded the ore. vious month when it led all roads with SS per cent. on time.
Connecticut western news., 1915-04-01
Letters From the People
Self Assurance but not Egotism. Ir.lst.. r,f rnl.., Ma.


 To the Editor of The News:
 It is all right for man to entertain a good opinion of himself and have a good conception of his natural smart ness and ability to manage affairs in this money making country of rush and get there Eli. But at the same time it is we'll to remember that there are others that are not entirely daft of in- ! tellect and slIrewClness, and no matter how smart we think we are, there are always people that know a thing or two, and sometimes we run up against chap that knows nearly as much as we do--aEd not infrequently darn sight more, by jinks. So no matter how shrewd and smart we really are supposed to be, we should not lose sight of the fact that there are others that know few things.
 It is well for a young person starting out ill life to entertain good opinion of their capability and smartness to get on ill the world, and amount to something. think good many boys and girls do not hold as good an esti- mate of themselves as they ought I would say to these faint hearted and modest ones, brace up and remember if you are honest and diligent you will surely get on in the world, no matter how lowly your start may be- Many of the greatest men and women this world has ever known sprang from very lowly stations in life.
 Your chance is good as anotner's If you only live up 10 an ideal, to do and dare for what is just and right. Sue cess as never known to perch on a towards banner.
 Charles A. Harris.
 Two HarbOrs. Minn.
Connecticut western news., 1915-04-01
OSSIP OF DAYS GONE BY
Record ot Ooings from Week to Week Culled from The News Files,
 1893


 1888
 August 29. c. B. Johnson, of New. town, was visitor ill town.
 G. E. Gardner was visiting in Rox- bury, N. |.
 Christ Church Guild met with Mrs. 0. R. Camp.
 Rev. pr. Hiram Eddy preached at Pine Grove.
 Mrs. Gracia Morris, of Oneida, N. 1.. was the guest of her amt, Mrs Almerin Gillette.
 Rev. w. P. c. Strickland and wife, of Lumoertville, N. J.. who had been visiting Mrs. Strickland's sister, Mrs N. M. Brown. returned to New Jersey
 The Rev. F. W. Barnett lost val1a ble horse.
 The Housatonic Railroad Company were laying steel rails between Pitts field aud Bridgeport
 Over 400 people dined at the board ing house at Pine Grove on sunday.
 Robert Erwin represented the Dan- bury Item at the Camp Meeting, and MT. SagendOrf, the Danbury News.
 The East Canaan school house was much improved by coat of paint
 The Sunday milk train killed a COW belonging to Hiram Bartlett.
 More than 3,C00 persons were present at the Thursday meeting at Pine Grove.
 Miss Mary Finnegan celebrated her birthday by entertaining her little friends.
 The lunch counter at Mrs. F. Pequigney's was well patronized.
 The receipts on Thursday at Pine Grove at the fruit and confectionery counter were $Ii5, and at the ice cream tent S65.
 Falls Village-There was to be great trial of speed at the driving park, aud liberal purses were offered. The Atwell place in Belden street had been purchased by Mir. Robert Little. w. c. Kellogg had a cement sidewalk laid in front of his residence. William c. Baldwin operator at the Amesville telegraph office was spending two weeks in Cleveland, Ohio. T. Tucker and daughter were spending their va. cation at Savin Rock and Stony Creek The house of Martin McCarty, of, Lime Rock. was consumed by fire. Rev. B. N. Lewis was spending some time at Woodstock among the Catskills. The Barnum Richardson company had pur- chased the property of Charles Dean of bime Rock. Mir. and Mrs. William J. Brewster had returned to their home at sparta, Wis. U. H. Miner had an m usual fine field of sowed corn some of the stalks measuring II feet III height. Landlord and Mrs Dudley met with an accident while driving ill Ames- vile
 West Cornwall-Rev. Samuel ScoviIle was camping near Cream Hill Lake, and termed his camp Fort Comfort. At special meeting of the cornet band MT. James A. Ford was presented with a fine gold mounted ebony cane. Rev. Wm. Brown, of Stratford, and MT. John Miller, of New Haven, spent Sun day ar George c. Harrison's on Plain View Hill. E. B. Hart and family had gone to their home in New York. The Misses Sterling, of Bridgeport, were | guests at J. H. Coles at Hillside cot tage. Hon. T. s. Gold had returned society meeting held at the chapel; it was unanimously voted to hire Rev W. Spaulding for another year. A beanti full harp wrought in fine taste from the treasures of Mrs Oldfield's garden, and by her skillful fingers, graced the pull pit on Sunday. J. R. Smith and family, of Danoury, spent Sunday with his sister, Mrs. Isaac Marsh. Mrs.. John Cleverdon, of New York, was, guest in town.
Connecticut western news., 1915-04-01
NORTH CANAAN HAS

d population Jf 2,1Z1, (census of 191O.) Two railroaUs. National and Savings Banks. Trolley railroad extending through the Berkshires to Pittsfield and beyond. Up-to-date High School aud 1rst-class school system.
 Five churches.
 First-class hotel Fire department. incIuding chemical en- zine. Ten miles of State Roads
 Electric light and power plant, Complete Sewer System.
 Never-failing water supply and the best water in the state. Wide-awake Business Mems Association. Extensive lime and iron industries Fraternal and benefit societies. Brass band. Up-to-date department stores. ...5 s.. Pure air and wholesome climate.
Connecticut western news., 1915-04-01

The editor of the Irish Temperance Quarterly suggests way to stop the growing practice of drinking, on the pa of respectable women. He would make the ladies stand up against the bar with the men. in full view of the public. The South Norwalk Sentinel says that would stop it all right, and asks. What city will be the first to adopt the plan?
Connecticut western news., 1915-04-01

The Windham County Transcript, at Danielson, has been sold by Editor H. F. Glendening to The Transcript Com- pany, a newly organized corporation five of whose offici Is have had active newspaper experience in the editoral. reportorial and businses departments of city and country publications. The new company assumed management April l.
Connecticut western news., 1915-04-01
HEREBY RES OLIVE.

The following good resolutions, sug- gested by a patriotic boomer, are as ap- plicable to Canaan as to any town, any where, any time. Read them over in the proper spirit:
 Help Canaan grow, by resolving
 That you will keep so busy boosting that you won't have time to knock.
 That you will vote. talk and work for bigger, better, brighter town.
 That you will help to make this u good town sn the town can make good
 That you will increase the value of your property by improving it's appear ance.
 That you will say something good about this town every time you write a letter.
 That you will invest your money here where you made it and where you can watch it.
 That you will not point out the towns defects to stranger nCr fail to point them out to a neighbor.
 That you will keep your premises cleaned up and your buildings repaired as a matter of both pride aud profit.
 That you will brag about this town so much that you will have to work for this town in order to keep from being a liar
 That you will take half day right now to pick up the odds and ends around the place and turL them into either use, money or ashes.
 That you will contribute as much money as you can afford and as much enthusiasm as anybody, to any move ment to develop the towns resources.
 That you will make friends with the farmers, if a town man, or with the town folks, if q farmer, and help work together for the good of the community of which this town is the center.
Connecticut western news., 1915-04-01
TH : OLD TO ~ W HAIL.

Fhe destruction by fire. of the Hitch ohfiterates a landmark around which clustered more associations of historical interest than any other structure in the town, It lad been the original town essIN rup the time the town was divided ii-to two towns, in 1858, and all the voting of Falls Village and North Ca naan was done there.
 The "Scrap- Pook of North Canaan, '" issued by Tease some years ago, re- kates that the building "originally stood on the opposite side of the road, adjoining the tavern, now better known as the Knickerbocker house, and owned by Mrs. J E. Rhoades. This early town hall was rented, on occa- sions, to travelling theatrical companies and its classic walls have resounded to the appreciatiVe applause evoked by snigh tragedy, low comedy and the b;.rning eloquenee of spread eagle statesmen. Other scenes of realism, too, have been enacted there on cleo tion days, which. although not sub jected to the softening influence of the elaywright's genius, were, neverthe- l.ss, exciting, and after a fashion, in faragEi.ng * It is recalled that mn | certain election day, not long be- foaa the town was divided, while the excited and exhilarated multitude were TNraiting for the votes to be counted and the result declared, George w. Peet,
Connecticut western news., 1915-04-01

The Windham County Transcript observes: Perhaps if American am- munition and firearms factories can supply the European belligerents with $1, I94. 510 worth of guns and $l,231, 335 worth of cartridges ill month, they can produce all the munitions of war our own army will need when that invasion" comes for which we are so "unprepared.
Connecticut western news., 1915-04-01

The Hartford Courant thinks that with the fire balloon. and the toy pistol outIawed childhood is likely to lose some of its joys. Presently the widest recreation permitted boy on Independ- ence Day will be visit to the ceme- tery. accompanied by his parents or a guardian.
Connecticut western news., 1915-04-01

President Elliott of the New Haven has his special on the right track, says the Hartford Post. His introduction of Safety First'' has had a good effect on the system and now his Courtesy" policy is bound to win new and get back many of the old friends of the railroad company.
Connecticut western news., 1915-04-01

The Meriden Journal thinks that if woman ever did succeed in making her self just like one of the pictures in a fashion magazine every horse in town would run away when she went out on the street
Connecticut western news., 1915-04-01

Those "private advices' from Lon don stating that the Lloyds, the famous insurance concern offer odds of 10 l that the present war will be over by September |, and eveu money that it will be over by June 30, probably came over by imaginary wireless.
Connecticut western news., 1915-04-01
MAILS CLOSE, GOING.

MAILS CLOSE, GOING North East South West 9;41 am s: II am S:i3 am 10: am 6:4Op.m 3:56 pm 2:30 pm 6:38 pm
 MAILS OPEN, FROM North East South West 9; 16 am 9:00 am lo:i3 am 9:15a m 2.1op,m 1o:5o am .7:2o pm 4:25 D. In
 7:15p.m s. .. Mail closes on Route No. 1. R. F. D. at 1o:3o O. m. For Southfield and Mill River at pm.
 E. l.. ROBERTS, P. M.
Connecticut western news., 1915-04-01

Townely-''Soil fertile out your way -
 Suhbubs-"F Fertile! Why. man, if you stick your cane in the ground, the next morning it will be covered with leaves. "-Exehnnve.
Connecticut western news., 1915-04-01

Bt ar in mind, good people, that Sat urday, April 10, is Cleanup day III Canaan. The definit on of "Clean-up day. is "Get busy with the rake.
Connecticut western news., 1915-04-01
THE EWS' AGENTS

Extra copies of The News sale at tht office of publication and at
 Dempsey'S Drug Store. Canaan, Post Office. East Canaan. D. H. Oakes' Store. Lakevlle, Post Office. Falls Village. George T. Johnson's Store. Norfolk Scutt & Rood. Ashley Falls A. l.. Dickinson. Salisbury. J. w. Morgan. Great Harrington, Mass.
Connecticut western news., 1915-04-01

Over in Millerton last week, there was ladies' banquet at the Mlllerton Hotel, at which "ladies only" was the Order-the lords of creation were barred out. The banquet Was just Ike those enjoyed by the men, with the excep- ton that there was no smoking after ward. The Telegram man commenting on the omission, says: And when you come right down to it, what is a banquet without smoke ?'' True What is 1t? A banquet with neither men nor smoke is funny proposition. It probably can be done, bat is ita ban quet, after all .?
Connecticut western news., 1915-04-01
vELEPHoNE: CANAAN 5e
as AN ADVERTISING MEDIUM

AS AIN ADVERTISING MEDIUM The News should appeal with special force to the sagacious business man.
 It has an extensive circulation in Western Connecticut, and especially throughout Ltch- Geld County and Southern Be-Sshre.
 It has competent staff of wide-awake cor respondents in the various towns to report the ocal dnings each week. and goes into the homes snd is perused by the entire families of the thrifty intelligent, reading class of people whom the ng-headed advertiser most desires to reach.
Connecticut western news., 1915-04-01

The Waterbury American refers to the editor of Tue Courant as the "dean of Connecticut journalism. The Courant begs to pass the dis tinction along to No. 7I6 Main street, Hartford, and lay it at the feet, GIT on the shoulders, of W. 0. Burr, of the Hartford Times. who was ten or dozen years ill the business before, as the orator put it, the hand of the present editor of Tue Courant set foot in its office. -Hartford Courant.
 The distinguished editor of til Watel bury American MT. c. F. Chapin must be at least close third
Connecticut western news., 1915-04-01

Subscribers are requested to notify the pub hsher promptly of any failure to receive papers regularly, changes of residence etc.
Connecticut western news., 1915-04-01
WRITE A LETTER ABOUT

Communications on subjects of general inter est to The News readers are invited. but nc ssttention will be pGid to anonymous letters.
Connecticut western news., 1915-04-01
THURSDAY. APRIL |, 1915.

If I would reap courtesy, and hos piEality, kindness and love, must plant them.
Connecticut western news., 1915-04-01
LIFE'S StPERLATINE.
BY EMMA RonEMEYER WAIT.

If we can hold our childhood'S faith
 Unbroken through the years If We can keep hopes star alight
 In spite of doubts and fears; If we can make bit nf cath
 Brighter because We live Then We have gained the royal right To life's superlatiye.
Connecticut western news., 1915-04-01

steadily diminishing. Once harvest time pay was 60 per cent. highrF than that at other seasUns of the year; now if is only little over 90 Der cent During harvest time in New England a man, II appears, can get his bonrd and eaJn Sl.7l day in Maine and Yer mont, Sl 70 in New Hampshire. ST. el i'm Massachusetts, $l. 55 in Connecticut and Sl.53 in Rhode Island Tlsis would give m average for New England of Sl.65, which exceeds that of many states. Exclusive of board, the pay in harvest time runs from S2I5 per duy tin New Hampshire to Sl.96 in Con. necticat. In the United States us, a whole the average is Sl.a4.
 Jerry Donovan's Future.
 Ex. Congressman Jeremiah Donovan. who recently returned from French Lick Springs Ind. to his home in Nor. walk. atter undergoing treatment for an orcaIie trouble. Thursday, paid his first ,isir in many months to Bridge. port. says the Bridgeport Standard. His health is much improved ns result or llls seaN ht rue springs, where le' went direct from Washington at the close of tAe session of congress.
 Besides making a courtesy call on Postmaster Greene whose appointment he recommended, Mir. Donovan consult. ed Attorney Thomas Cullinan, who will advise him in his contest for the seat to which Ebenezer J. Hill was de. clared elected last November
 MT. Donovan also looked in on sever. al other democrats. whose assistance he will seek in his effort to secure Il re- nomination in 1916, to ascertain the condition of his fences.
Connecticut western news., 1915-04-01

Hostess-"I sometimes wonder, Mir. Highbrow, if there is anything vainer than you authors about the things you write.
 Highbrow-There. is, madam; our efforts to sell them. ."-London Opinion.
 Now, Dorothy" said the teacher to a small pupil, "can you tell me what panther is
 "Yeth, ma 'am," lisped Dorothy. "A panther ith d man that maktl pauth. Chicago News.
Connecticut western news., 1915-04-01
Law Students Lead.

While the legal profession continues to attract the greatest number of Yale graduats, engineering has made strik' ing increase-135 per cent. from 1904 to 1914, according to an analysis of oe equations by Prof. Charles F. Scott of the Sheffield Scientific school, published in the Yale Alumni Weekly.
 The division of the eight leading oc. equations i'll 1901 follows: Law, 3,90l; manufacturing 2, ora; education, 1,930' engineering, 1891; finance, 1882 mercantile, 1,4Gl; medicine, 1859 the ministry, l,25S.
 Out side of engineering, the mos marked increase was in manufacture seventy seven per cent
Connecticut western news., 1915-04-01
MISCELLANEOUS

GEN NERAL Laundry work, hlanRets. bed quits Satisfaction guaranteed Mrs J. r. Cudney KODAK films developrd and pictures printed at a reasbaabte piicsa Nellie O'brieu, alis Village. Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1915-04-01

pEABODI-U Uptpm~trist vi be at Mrs. NJ. 1. . dl's, Fals Village. April [, X; at Ford's uusle Store, Cantln, April 9, lD Hnd at Maplc Shade lun, uisuttA. Gt., Aprii i2, l3
Connecticut western news., 1915-04-01

HOUS.s to Rent-Lne Efln ard Smith place now owned uS AdrlBert Dmgs, a. vest eud Of Reed street. Enqaire oi Gso, W, Htl, Real estate, Canaan.
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1915-10-16
Citizens Primary Meets Tonight

Tonight in the High School building
will be named the city officials VINO
will serve Lehl for the next two years
This will be the only nominating con-
yention held and It is improbable that
any other will be put In the field by
periilon. So II is important that every
voter should be present,
Last year two tickets we're put IN
the field by the same primary so as
to give the voters a choice between
two men for every office Many advo-
cate the same rule this year, while
others favor naming but one ticket.
since prohibition has cut OF the
city's revenue and lessened the work
of the officers. 1t may be that resolu-
ton will be adopted favoring the dis
continuance of some positions and the
consolidation of others.
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1915-10-16
Bishop J. G. Alfred
Talks Of Canada

Bishop Garnett Alfred, OF Raymond.
Canada. who is visiting with Mr..
Allred's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. James
Alfred. says that Canada never had
50 bounteous a yield of wheat The
knight Sugar Co. will thresh enough
wheat to load train of cars about
30 miles long. This company has a
self loading machine that elevates the
shocks of wheat into rack "A feet
long which is hauled by four horses
to the thresher direct from the field.
Two such outfits keep one big thresh-
ing machine busy. The farms are all
yielding from 40 to 60 bushels Of
rheat per acre which is selling at 80
tents per bushel.
) Many farmers are getting into the
lax business and are doing well. 9th
RS are going into the growing of cattle.
The Bishop is In the cattle business,
md reports all the Lehi people In
Canada doing well.