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Connecticut western news., 1915-04-01
OLD TOWN HALL BURNED
Chimney Fire Disposes of Historical
 Landmark of Canaan.

The "old town hall'' at the flower Corner is no more. The place where on it stood is now only hole III the ground. half.full of ashes and charred timbers and debris.
 The building, which was owned by Frank Hitchcock pud occupied as q tenement by Alexander Boinay, caught fire on the roof, from sparks that dropped from the chimney. MT. Boinay was away frou home at the time, and Mrs. Boinay who was preparing supper. knew nothing of the danger until a neighbor, Mir Tinker, ran in and told neighbors were quickly on the scene and Caluan Hose Company arrived, with their usual alacrity, bringing the chemical engine.
 The fierce blowing of the wind, the absence of ully source of water supply and the combustible nature of the structure, however, rendered all efforts to save the building useless. It was doomed from the start. and was re duced to ashes ill a remarkably short space of time.
 The furniture on the ground floor was saved, but the upper floor was Il seething mass of flames and nothing could be rescued from that quarter.
 A pet dog that was kept ill the ell part, refused to come out when called, and while the building was afire in every part, Matt Kane rushed bravely inside, grabbed the dog and brought il to safety.
 There was an insurance of $700 on the house, and Mr. Boinay's furniture was partially insured.
 The building was the original town hall tor the old town of Canaan, which embraced the present towns of North Canaan and Canaan, (Falls Village) until 1858, when it was divided. Up to that time the voters, from both towns transacted all the public busi ness there. and the original head. quarters of Douglas Library was in the building until it was removed to the North Canaan town hall, which was the home of the library until it was re. note,l to It's own building on Railroad street. .
Connecticut western news., 1915-04-01
Camp Fire Notes.

On Saturday evening the Camp Firs Girls held another Council Fire mee%- ing.
 During the ceremonial Helen Whit ford and Florence Adams were rhada Fire Makers.
 Olga Johnson was presented with ftf- teen honor beads an unusually large number to receive at one time. She is now the happy possesSor of io2 beads representing the greatest number of honors ever won by any member of the Wangum Camp Fire. The program for the evening consisted of:
 Ceremonial. .2 Indian Action Song.
 Calisthenics.
 Picture Study.
 Singing in three parts.
 Folk Dancing.
 The girls declared it tho joliieea meeting they have yet had. Polly Gl- lette and Pearl Davis were added to the membership.
 Two Folk Dances were taught at the last Blue Bird meeting. The Blue Birds will not meet again until April II owing to the fact that the Odd Fel- lows needed the room on Monday of this week and that there is a vacation next week.
 The sewing class is now working on aprons for every member The guard ians report great interest on the part of the girls.
Connecticut western news., 1915-04-01
Litchfield County Farm Bureau.

The following is the schedule of orchard demonstrations arranged for the near future:
 Thursday, April 1, pruning demon stration on the farm of A. N. Botsford, Watertown, 10 a. m.
 Monday, April pruning demonstra- tion on the farm of William R. Brush, West Cornwall, MT. Sherman P. Hol- lister assisting. .
 Tuesday, April 6, pruning demon stration on the farm of Henry Pomeroy, Gaylordsville, 1 p. m.
 Wednesday, April ', pruning demon stration on the farm of Elliott B. Bron- son, Winchester, 10 &. m.
 Local meetings to further interest in the Farm Bureau work are being held as fast as Mr. Manchester can arrange his schedule to meet them. Last week two days were devoted to meetings and farm visitations in Merryall, Gaylords- vile and New Milford. The calls for farm visits come in more rapidly than they could be answered during MT. Manchester's stay in New Milford Such response is an eloquent testimony UO CH6 Vdlu6 tildb 1dfH16IS pldC6 OH UIllS new opportunity to come in touch with organized practical knowledge of farm possibilities. Farmers desiring call from the County Agent should write the Bureau at Litchfeld, in order that schedules may be arranged that will re- duce travelling and save time. Sc far as possible such visits will be grouped about the date of a local meeting or demonstration, so that the several phases of the work may be carried on together in an efficient way.
 One of the objects of the Farm Bureau is to interest the boys and girls in the possibilities of more satisfying rural life. The Executive Committee has endorsed most heartily the club work conducted under the auspices of Mr. A. J. Brundage of the Connecticut Agricultural College. So far as pos sible the County Agent will cooperate with MT. Brundage in furthering this work, which has proved so effective in all parts of the country.
Connecticut western news., 1915-04-01
Those Funny Fellows.

Harry Waller and Charles O'Connell, the ama teur knock about artists of Ga naan, were on the bill at the Mahaiwe Theater in Great Harrington, Thursday evening, Amateur night" in their funny dancing, singing and talking speciality, and easily won the first prize and tumults of deafening ap- plause. Next Monday night they ap- pear in the Housatonic Theater in an. other amateur night program. The professional stage will get them yet.
Connecticut western news., 1915-04-01
Fanny CrosEV.a Viii.

Mrs, Julia Arlington. of Bridgeport, mighty years old and so poor she works daily in u tailor shop, said Thursday she would try to have reopened tho probated of the will left by her sistoE. Fanny Crosby, the famous hymn writer.
 This will was admitted to probate two weeks ago. After making a few minor bequests, it left the residue to Mrs. Florence Booth, with whom Miss Crosby had boarded for seven years. To Mrs. Arlington was left only few trinkets.
 Mrs. Booth says she is a niece of my sister and myself" said Mrs. Ath- ington. "We never had any such niece. am certain that my sister in- tended to do better by me. The will that was probated is exactly like the one my sister made several years ago, except that in giving tho residue to me this will gives it to Mrs. Booth. was seldom permitted to see my sister, and then only when Mrs. Booth was present.
 "For many years my sisters earn ings were deposited in our joint names but later in Mrs. Booths name. have decided to ask the probate court to investigate the whole matter"
 Several charitable organizations have volunteered to take care of Mrs. Ath- ington, who is now so aged she is abte to work only with difficulty. Mrs Booth said she would welcome court inquiry. No one has been fonnd who will say how large was the estate.
Connecticut western news., 1915-04-01
NEW GARAGE FIRM
HugIns & Weaver Succeed Jones at Fire-Proof Garage.

An important change in garage man. agement takes place at the Canaan Fire Proof Garage. E. S. Jones, who has been proprietor for couple of years, retires on fortune made in the busi- ness, and is succeeded by Hugins & Weaver both well-known business men, who will carry on a general auto livery and trucking business, automobile re- pairing, exchange and sale agency.
 A. l.. Hugins is the Church street blacksmith and the popular first as- sistant foreman of Canaan Hose Con- pany. He will look after the repair and mechanical department, and Her bert A. Weaver, who has grown atfluent in the express and trucking business, will conduct that part of the business.
Connecticut western news., 1915-04-01
Old Canaan Lady Dead.

The body of Mrs. Theodore Tracy, daughter of the late Rev. Wm. C.. Peirce, arrived in Canaan, from Chicago, Monday afternoon, for inter ment and the burial service, conducted by Rev. A. B. Crichton, rector of Christ Church, took place in the Lower Ceme- tery, the same afternoon.
 Mrs. Tracy, who was 69 years of age, was resident of Canaan, during her girlhood, where her father, brother of MT. D. l.. Peirce, resided before his removal to the West. Deceased passed away Saturday after a brief illness She leaves a husband and several child ren. Her husband, one son and one daughter, accompanied the remains to Canaan.
Connecticut western news., 1915-04-01
NURSING IN SCHOOLS
Canaan School Board Vote to Accept
 Miss Savgers Services.

MISS SdHSerS SerWChS. At the meeting of the school con- mittee Saturday afternoon the regular reports were received aIh acted upon. Supervisor E. B. Stone reported that he was engaged in securing the teachers for the coming year. He expected there would be very few changes ill the pres ent force
 The committee voted to accept the offer made by the Visiting Nurse Asso. citation. of the services of Miss Saygers for school nursing. Tie plans for car. rying out the details of her work In the schools WIS left with Dr. F. Fl. Lee so that the most satisfactory results could be obtained.
 According to the offer made by the Nurse Association. the service of Miss Saygers is to be without charge for the balance of the school year us an experl- ment.
 The Committee discussed the lack of accommodations for new pupils in the Canaan school building, but there seemed to be no solution of the problem except additional rooms Supervisor Stone stated that there was good pros pect of applications from 30 pupils from out of town to enter the High School this fall. If no accommodations are pro. vided that would mean a loss of over S1 1000 from that one source.
 The Committee are generally more favorable to a new High School build ing rather than additional rooms to the present structure.
Connecticut western news., 1915-04-01
BRUSH FIRE
Locomotive Sparks Start Blaze That
 Threatens Bennett's Hill.
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 Threatens Bennett's Hill.
 Fire, which started from locomotive sparks thrown by the "switcher." at the lime kiln turnout, Thursday morn ing, made things lively for a crowd of men aud boys on Bennett's Hill. The sparks ignited the dry grass near the tracks and ran rapidly up the hill, into the underbrush, spreading with great rapidity and threatening the destruc- tion of the forest on the hillside.
 The blaze attracted the attention of the workmen at the New England Lime Company's plant. with shovels and other weapons, who were soon joined by contingent from the village, rt- inforced by delegation of Boy Scouts. The fire fighters workel vigor1usl~ beating out the flames and digging trenches to arreit iheIr spreal, al finally got the best of the fire, having confined it to an area of less chan acre
 The wind was blowing furiouslv at the time, making the battle all the more difficult, yet the damage was slight.
Connecticut western news., 1915-04-01
FAMOUS TURTLE DEAD
Bore Numerous Autographs and Dates
 on Its Back.

That famous turtle, which had been peregrin ating through the swumpy sec tions of this region as an animated autograph album in tortoise shell bind ing, is dead. It was picked up in Ed. Norton's lack yard few days ago. having passed ill its checks-nobody knows when-while on its way to the back door of Dr. Ross's house, presum- ably for the purpose of having the den tist give it another date.
 The deceased crustacean was first found by pr. Ross, near the Blackberry River, in 1897, and at that time had on it's shell the carved initials, HI. F., '79." Dr. Ross added his own initials, and the date 1897. and set it at liberty. It was next encountered, the follOwinE year by H. H. Stanton, who added his an, ograph aud the date, lSJS. From that time until last year it was pot seen again by any of it's old friends, when somebody brought it to the village and exhibited it-at Rhoades's barber shop; Dr. Ross added to its registry the date, 1914, and again it was liberated, only to roam around the village, and died, as stated.
Connecticut western news., 1915-04-01
REV. TRAVIS COMES BACK
Appointments to Methodist Pastorates
 of Clergymen Known Here.


 Rev. l.. E. Travis returns to the pasturate of the Canaan Methodist church for another year, glory be! The appointments, for this section of the Poughkeepsie district, as announced rues lay. were as follows:
 Canaan, L. F. Travis; Brewster, H. B. Cnown; Chatham, Limon Stephens; Falls Village, G. k. w. Bryant; Great Burlington, T. H. Jones; Hillsdale, .. $. Oakley; Housatouic, G. Fl. Ches- ooro; Lakeville q. H. Shahan: Lee. W. E. Ridgeway; Millertcn, J. A. Brimelow; Norfolk, T. W Haven; sharon, w. A. Mackey; Sheffield and Ashley Falls, F. H. Neal; Wapningers Falls, B. Seeholzer; Wjngdale and Dover Plains, F. ,. Somners; Tivoli, H. CorIlford.
 Dr. w. F. Compton remains as super intendent of the district.
 T. H. Baragwauath retires from the suuerintendency of Kingston district to become Iastor of St. James church, Kingston.
 J. c. Oakley, for 5l years member of the Conference and well known ill this vicinity, retires.
 In other districts the following names are familiar to our readers:
 Pine Hill, D. N. F. Blakeney; Townsville, W. H. Winchell; Gardner town, J. A. Hurn: Croton Lake. J. $. Graham; Golden's Bridge, G. E. Mon trose; Eighteenth St., New York city, B. c. Warren; Five Points, F. J. Bel cher; Morris Heights, T. s. Bond Ossining, R. E. Wilson.
Connecticut western news., 1915-04-01
Dead Pig in Water Supply.

The people of West Simsbury have been much disturbed over the discovery of dead pig in their water supply. Il was found just below the dam and may have come over the dam in high water, but as the water was at high level about month ago, and the pig was only dis. covered last week, being in plain view of the highway. many think that the pig must have been placed there.
 It is rumored that a West Simsbury farmer lost three pigs by sickness dur ing the winter. These were probably disposed of in pasture lot somewhere, and may have been carried to the water shed of the reservoir by some foraging ainmal or washed there by rains.
Connecticut western news., 1915-04-01
pr. O. c. Smith Dead.

Dr. Oliver O. Smith, well-knowr surgeon, and president of the Connecti cut State Medical Association, died al his home at Hartford on Saturday al the age of 56 years.
 Dr. Smith had many friends in this vicinity who greatly respected him as a surgeon and as a man.
 The funeral occurred on Tuesday af. ternoon at Immanuel Congregational church, Hartford.
Connecticut western news., 1915-04-01
Madame Homer's Sixth Child.

A daughter, Helen Joy, was born to Sidney and Louise Homer, at Rye, N. Y, on Sunday, March 2S. This is Mime. Homer's sixth child, the others being Louise, Sidney Jr., Annie Marie and Katherine, (the famous Homer twins,) and Hester Makepeace, born about three years ago.
 Mme Homer will be congratulated by the host of music lovers who have enjoyed her beautiful singing at the Norfolk concerts of the Litchfield County Choral Union.
Connecticut western news., 1915-04-01
Odd Fellows Visit.

Monday night about 10 members of Taconic Lodge I. o. o. F., of Great Harrington, paid 'fraternal visit to Ca naan Lodge, I. o. o. F.
 They brought with them a degree team with full paraphernalia and worked the first degree on four candi- dates. The work was we'll done and greatly appreciated by the local lodge.
 After the ceremonies the Rebekah Lodge served supper i'll the dining room.
Connecticut western news., 1915-04-01
MARSHALL c. DEAN
Prominent Resident ot South Canaan
 DIes After Long Illness.


 Mir. Marshall .. Dean, of South Ca naan, one of the most prominent -oiti- zens of this town, died yesterday at his home, of heart failure following long period of ill health. Mir. Dean was born tn South Canaan, on what is known as "the Barracks, ]" June :, 1857, and had always lived in the town of his birth He was an ex- tensive farmer and merchant.
 He represented his town in the legis- lature of 1909, serving on the Commit tee on Agriculture.
 He is survived by his wife and five children-Nellie Dean, Arthur Dean, Mrs. Bessie Dean Crossman, Harry. and Mabel Dean.
 The funeral will be held Ut 1:3O to- morrow (Friday) afternoon ar the house in South Canaan.
Connecticut western news., 1915-04-01
Swallowed Acid,

Despondent because of his inability to secure work Gustave A. Law, of New Haven, swallowed part of the con- tents of four ounce bottle of carbolic acid at his home Friday afternoon. Before he could drink all of the acid, his wife, who was in the front room of the house when he uncorked the bottle, knocked the flask from his hand. pr. Charles T. Flynn was summoned and administered an antidote. Later at the New Haven hospital the poison was re- moved from the mans system with a stomach pump.
Connecticut western news., 1915-04-01
Easter Music at Christ Church.

Easter Music at Christ Church. Hymn, III. Anthem, Christ Oul Passiover, Shepard. Gloria Patri 107, Stewart. Te Deum, K arl Jubilate, Parker Nicene Creed, Stubbs Hymn no
 Gloria Tibi, 3S2, Garrett Hymn 12l Gloria Patri 107, Stewart Offertory anthem, "There saith tho Angel" Danks Presentation, Whitney Hymn 115
 Sanctus 412, Camridge Agnuss Dei, 437, Grover Hymn 220
 Gloria in Excelsis 43S, Old Chant Amen 46S, Cover Nunc Dimittus, 466, Gower Hymn I23.
Connecticut western news., 1915-04-01
Halter Sues.

The $5, 1000 damage suit of Dominic k Corners of Danbury, against Patrick Connolly and Emil Ness of the sam @ city, in which Connors alleges that the defendants conspired to prevent him from obtaining work as 8 journeyman natter and had him discharged, Septem- Der 21, 1909, began Monday before Judge Curtiss and jury in the civil superior court here.
Connecticut western news., 1915-04-01
Sunderland Re-elected

Anthony Sunderland, democrat, was reelected mayor of Danbury at the biennial election Monday, receiving 1878 votes. J. G. Irving, republican candidate, received l 1,453 and George w. Scott, socialist, 66. The democrats and republicans are tied on the boards of aldermen and councilmen, as each party carried two wards.
Connecticut western news., 1915-04-01
Hangs Himself in Cell.

Carrying out his threat to the New Haven police, that he would hang him self if locked in cell, Barnett Merlin aged about 40 years, arrested for breaci of the peace, was found dead in his cen Monday night with his neck broken He had hanged himself with ht@ sweater.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-10-28

Ransome, pastor of the Friends Church,
assisted by the Rev. F. f. Taussig, pas
tor of the Methodist Episcopal Church.
oTcated Tho choir from the Friends
Church, with Miss c. Miles as organist,
sang two selections, Nearer, My God, to
Thee" and There Is Land Fairer Than
Day." two favorlte selections OF the de-
ceased. The bearers were II. T.. Larose,
r. A. Rawson, Henry Brunell, s. S. Shop
herd. There we're friends present from
Middebury. Lincoln, Bristol. Charlotte
and Hinesburg. Burial was in the family
lot on Pine Ridge.-The Ladies' Aid will
hold a Halloween social Friday evening,
with harvest supper and an entertain
ment-A daughter, Janet Evelyn. was
born to Mr.. and Mrs. Larose October %
"A cottage prayer meeting will be held
Thursday at the parsonage.-Mr and Mrs
Charles Humphrey and little son, Robert
OF Rutland are visiting In town.-Miss
lila Little is in New York city as the
guest OF Miss Ada Saunders.-District Dep
uty and Mrs. Clark of Addison visited
Florona Grange Friday evening. Mrs, A.
Lewis of Burlington is with her sister
Mrs. r. c. Larose.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-10-28
ESSEX JUNCTION.

The teachers meeting and children's
fair and five feature school entertain
ment held in the high school and par
ish house Friday was success in
every respect. The exercises began In
the forenoon with invocation by the
Rev Elliott O. Foster, followed by n
piano solo by Miss Helen Peck, vocal
solo by Miss Ida Stanley with violin
obligato by Mrs. A. T. Arkley and pi-
ano accompaniment by Miss Peck and
a piano solo by Mrs. Arkley. The
first address was given by Congress
man Frank L.l Greene OF st, Adams,
who spoke of the school days of his
youth and how the schools of to-day
had improved over the schools of the
past. The pupils of to day are taught in
n more practical way than they were a
few years ago and Vermont may we'll
congratulate itself on this improve
ment. Miss Louise Gaekde of Boston
gave fine demonstration in ele-
mentary penmanship. using the Palmer
system. Prof Guy w. Shallies of the
Plattsburgh Normal school. gave a
most interesting talk on English"
This is the second visitation of Prof.
Shallies to n Vermont teachers meeting
and he was given warm welcome by
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-10-28
CALEDONIA COUNTY
HARDWICK.

The board of trade gave banquet
at the New Hardwick hotel Wednesday
evening in honor of w. c. Clifford, man
ager Of the Woodbury. Granite Co. Other
honorary guests were Congressman
Greene Of St. Adams and Congressman
Dale of Island Pond.-Mrs. George An
derson of Burlington is visiting in town.
Several of the local Woodmen were in
Burlington Friday to attend the State
meeting of the NJ. w. AIR. and Mrs
William Bell have gone to Pittsburgh, Pa,
for n month. Mr.. Bell is employed by
the Woodbury. Granite Co and has gone
to look after the company's interests al
that place.-Mrs Ada Daniels died Fri
day afternoon. She Is survived by sew
eral children.-The ladies of the Congrc-
gational Church served a chicken-pit
supper at the church parlors Wednesday
evening. Miss Jessie Stewart was q
weekend visitor in Barre.-A surprise
party was rendered Mr.. and Mrs. AdinR
Downing Thursday evening in honor OF
the Goth anniversary Of their marriage
Mrs. Emily Chandler died Friday morn
ing at the age Of So years she is survived
by two sons. Samuel Chandler, of this
place, and Frank Chandler, of Holliston
Mass.
Mrs. George Dixon, Mrs. Louise Mead
err and George Wilson went Tuesday &c
New York.-Several of the young people
rendered a surprise party to Miss Gladly.
Davis at the S. of V. hall Friday evening
"A son was born to Mr.. and Mrs. Louis
Lebel Tuesday afternoon.-Leigh Pa
quette has finished work in Iibbeys ant
will go next week to Albany Bushes:
Collegc.-Miss Florence Whitcomb is EN-
ployed in the Citizens telephone Office
The young people of the Baptist Church
will give n Halloween social Thursday
evening.-Dr. w. r. Brown of Philadel
phia and Helen. daughter of the Rev
and Mrs. David L. Sanford. were united
| in marriage at the Episcopal Church
Thursday afternoon at two o'clock. Bish
op A. c. A. Hall of Burlington perform
ed the ceremony. Miss Sanford was one
of Hardwicks most esteemed youns
ladies. After their honeymoon they will
| reside in Philadelphia. where the doctor
, has a lucrative practice.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-10-28
JERICHO.

The ladies OF the Congregational society
held their annual business meeting Thurs
day afternoon and the following officers
were elected; President, Mrs. William
Whitcomb: vice-presldent. Mrs. f. D..
Williams; secretary, Miss Elida Booth;
treasurer. Mrs. Ira Morse: directors, Mrs
Halsey Cady. Mrs. Oliver Brown and Mrs.
Fred Percival.-Judge and Mrs, Palmer
have gone to Burlington to reside this
winter,-Miss Blanch Wilder, who has
been at Bethlehem, N. H.. for the sum-
mer' has returned home.-Miss Clara De-
forge has finished her work at Essex juno
ton and returned home.-Miss Helen