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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-04-19
TWENTY YEARS AGO.
LHNCH-wAIhs.

Dr. J. c. Lynch was married at s:8e o'clock this forenoon to Miss Sadie E. Walls, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Hen- ry J.. Walls, at the West End chapel of the Sacred Heart parish. Chow St. Peters church1 by the Rev. Father O'Brien. A nuptdal mass was cede- brated-
 Mss Katherine T. Walls. a sister o1 the bride, was bridesmaid, and MT James Cough1in acted as best man The bride is a lady of fine mental ac- comp11shments and was for years a teacher at the Grand street school from which position she recently re- signed. pr and Mrs. Lynch will make their home at 2s4 State street
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-04-19
MEYHzR-FOTCtH

Paul Meyer and Miss Mamie ENotch
 were married last evening at the Ger
 man Reformed church by Rev. Casper
 BFunner- After the ceremony there was a wedding supper at the home of the brides parents. Il G11m srfreaef.
Connecticut western news., 1915-10-14
What the Other Fellows Say

If the. Anglo French loan had been abilEon instead of half that amount it would have been oversubscribed.- Ansonia Sentinel.
 A Bridgeport pastor is using girl usheFs to get the men to. come to church. That ought to succeed if any thing will.-Meriden Journal.
 PittSfield glories in the announce ment that the payrolls of its factories during October will be 1000, 900 a day. There's a new spirit in Pitts burgh. It used to do its. glorying when one of its billionalre gave Sl, ,000, 900 dinner or bought $l, ,0o0. GOO garters for some chorus girl.-Hartford Times
 Pumpkin pie and cider are replacing peach shortcake and corn-on- the.cob as the season rolls forward here in New England. New Haven Union.
 It is a good thing for Great Britain that she decided to let those Christmas toys from Germany through. She is up against enough now not to add to her enemies the armies of Santa Claus Waterbury American.
 An observer of the drive on the western front in the European war describes it as ga verItable hell. " We can we'll believe that.-New Haven Journal. Courier.
 The modern Adam and Eve who have plunged into the Maine woods to prove to their own satisfaction that they can live as did the first persons on earth, are liable to find worse things than a serpent to tempt them from their Paradise ows.-Hartford Post.
 Yes, let's build the granite clock tower at the corner of the green. It will be so handy for the corner standees to scratch their matches on.-Water- bury Republican.
Connecticut western news., 1915-10-14
Keep Going.

'NNNb oeHAEs Is the goal distant, and trouble on the
 road,
 And the way long? And heavy your load? Then gird up your courage and say,
 "I am strong" And keep going. Is the work weary, and endless the
 grind
 And petty the pay? Then brace up your nlind And say, Something better is coming
 my way" And keep doing. Is the drink bitter life pouus in your cup Is the taste gall? Then smile and look up And say, "God is with me whatever
 befall,"
 And keep trusting. Is the heart heavy with. hope long de.
 ferred
 And with prayers that seem vain Keep saying the wonl- And that which you strive for you yet
 shall attain; Keep praying. Ella Wheeler Wilcox in the Nautilus.
Connecticut western news., 1915-10-14

first. class hotel is one of the best assets of live town and a standing proof that
 the town is alive; that there will be just as much liquor sold, just as. much drunkenness, and more blind tigers,
 for men who want it will get it any
 way, and that all kinds of legitimate
 business ill the town will suffer because of No License; that No License in a
 town situated between two License towns, is a farce-and so forth.
 On the other hand, it is argued that in the fight for righteousness no distinc-
 tion can be made between the disreput- able booze joint and the respectable bar room; that if officers and courts do their duty the blind tigers will be quickly put out of business and the streets will be cleared of blind tiger drunks, that the outcome of the recent town meeting was the result of a gen. eral revulsion of sentiment against traffic that is becoming universally out lawed; that this revulsion of feeling was quickened and intensified by series of local occurrences involving dishonor and degradation, and intiicting disgrace and suffering upon innocent and guilty alike; that it is empty bluff and folly to assert that hotel cannot be run aT a profit without a saloon attachment, and that even ii such were the case the town might better exist without hotel than maintain place where our boys and young men may be converted into drunkards-and more to the same effect.
 Such is the medley of conflicting opinions on the local application of a question that has puzzled and baffled generations gone by, and will probably puzzle and baffie generations yet to come. These conflicting arguments may be heard about town every day, and indicate that the same old disagree ment exists, and that linen convinced against their will are of the same opinion still"
 At the risk of getting finger i'll con tact with tooth of the buzz saw, we venture to regret that the hotel, which, under MT. Bakers management has been source of local pride to all loyal | Canaanites, as hotel, and credit to | the town in the estimation of the travel | ing public and discriminating transient guests, is likely to close its doors. If that be treason. let the buzz saw buzz.
Connecticut western news., 1915-10-14
Newspaper Values.

No greater contrast could be offered between the newspapers of today and those of a quarter of century ago than the daily issue of The Journal. Courier in this day and generation as compared with those in the day and generation referred to. It is news paper that goes to the reader each day. For illustration, two political parties arc seeking to gain, oontrol of the city government. Each is hard at it day after day. Newspaper readers want to know what each side is saying and they can. only learn by reading newspaper which seeks to be- impartial in it's publication of political proceedings and complete us the full day makes. them. AS matter of fact, the columns of this newspaper arc lending themselves daily to presentation of opposing views, and opposing policies with the result thao the voter is given abundant opportunity to judge of the merits of the controversy and to con clude in whose. behalf he will cast his, ballot. A quarter of century ago the news columns of the average news paper were skillfnlly colored in order to gratify an editorial office prejudice. Today that would not be tolerated by the newspaper reading public. New Haven Journal Courier.
Connecticut western news., 1915-10-14
A GOOD CHOICE.

The directors of the Canaan Business Mems Association selected wisely in nominating President A. W. Holsapple to be the local director in the Connecti- cutt Chamber of Commerce for the con- ing year. MT. Holsapple, who has been president of the Association for three years, is we'll qualified to represent it in the state directorate. and he will find that distinguished body delight fully congenial, public.spirited, pro- gressive and brainy company
Connecticut western news., 1915-10-14
Letters From the People
Doing Away With War.
litor of The News:

To the Editor of The News:
 1 would propose a few things that I believe might do away with all wars. If the people of the entire world would arise in their wrath us the people in France once did and depose all the mcnarchs ill the world, Emperor, Czar, Kings as we'll as the money kings and money hogs and do away with all titles of nobility, I believe wars would soon be out of favor. And another way would be to abolish all the money as circulating medium of exchange, ann1l every note, coin or specie, and there would be no desire for war, for it takes money and property to create war and they could not carry on wars with out money. And have one more plan to do away with war. If everybody would rally under the socialist stand ard and program of public ownership and cooperative government that de- mands that all mankind must share fairly in the worlds production and wealth, and that the sweat of labor shall not be in vain. Then believe there would be peace in this glorious old world. Charles A. Harris.
 Two Harbors, Minn.
Connecticut western news., 1915-10-14
Gold hy Parcel Post.

While Europe sends its gold to,us in battleships, and special trains, with armed men reeay to die in its defense, the Chinese send their gold bo, us by parcel post They saw off the, ends. of big bamboo shoot. pour in the gold, plug the epfls, attach stamps and post, thereby demonstrating greater confi- deuce in Uncle Sam's service than Samuel himself has. By this method the Chinese send a bamboo, container worth Sl 800, 6,000 milos for SLIGO, which is less than the United States pays for transporting similar amount from one sub.treasury to another.
 Several fortunes would besaved every day if all nations had equal faith in hannah nature. Gold is pouring into New York at the rate of five tons s day. Although we do not want it the golden food cannot be stoph And most of this huge sum is transported at B rate higher than is paid on any other com modity. None but the Chinese dare economize in the shipment of gold for fear that somebody will steal it. The Chinese have already saved enough in postage to write off considerable theft, and experience may show that the honor and efficiency of tho postal service is a better safeguzrt than guns and special guards,
Connecticut western news., 1915-10-14
Amt it Fine Todayl

Sure, this world is full of trouble, I ain't said iU ain't. Lord I've had enough an double Reason for complaint. Rain an storm have come to fret mC Skies were often gray; Thorns an brambles have beset me, On the road-but say,
 Ain't it fine today! Whats the use of always weepin' Maxim trouble last? Whats the use of always keepin' Thinkin' of the past? Each must have his tribulation, Water with his wine, Life, it ain't no celebration.
 Trouble? I've had mine But today is fine. It's today that am livin',
 Not month ago, Havin', losin', takin'. givin',
 As time wills it so. Yesterday a cloud of sorrow
 Fell across the way; It may rain again tomorrow,
 It may rain-but say,
 Ain't it fine today!
 .E Douglas Malloch.
Connecticut western news., 1915-10-14
GOSSIP OF DAYS GONE BY
Record ot Doings from Week to Week Cuiled from The News Files.
 1884

CuIled from The News Files.
 1884.
 March 19. NJ J. Smith, of Sheffield, was paperlng, painting and decorating Judge Granger s house.
 Twill Miles, of Copake Iron Works, has returned from his southern trip, much improved in health" '"
 The ladies aid society met with Mrs. G. P. Strong.
 Rufus Owen, recent proprietor of the old hotel at Lakeville, died.
 Hon. P. l.. Barton returned to Salis- bury from Cedar Rapids, Iowa, where he spent the winter with his son, George K. Barton.
 "Rev. E. T. Atwood, state chaplain G. A. R., will preach at East Canaan next Sunday. Comrades of David ;. Cowles Post are especially invited to be present."
 ''Joe Schwartz, Scidmore's assistant barber is now working for D. K. Cole paugh at Falls Village, but he and Scidmore start for St. Paul, Minn.. about April l.'
 MT. Lawrence Gillette, who went to Adams, Neb., expect to remain there and work on farm.
 "An old.fashioned New England supper will be given at Lyman Dun ning's, East Canaan, Thursday eve. ming. Proceeds for cleaning and re. pairing the church. ''
 About the 1st of April the Housa- tonic railroad company expect to build a milk station at the Point of Rocks between Canaan and Falls Village"
 "The horse guards began drilling Monday at Lime Rock. Those who have enlisted are enthusiastic and there is still room for few more recruits. ["
 Gov. E. Taft and family were to board with J. L. Bragg when the latter got settled in his new house.
 Mrs. Jane l.. Franklin, aged 76, died at the residence of Miss $. P. Norton.
 Peter Muudry leased Grove Knicker- bocker's blacksmith shop, and his family were to occupy a portion of H. H. Coggswell's house.
 MT. N. c. Ward YVES seriously i'll with cholera moEbus.
 A number of Sheffield friends and drove down to Canaan and called on Rev. pr. Hiram Eddy. On taking their departure they left "a substantial token of remembrance and esteem.'
 David D. Walter purchased the meat market of B. O. Ives. "Mr. Walter has conducted the market for MT. Ives during the past three years and under stands the business thoroughly. He has made many friends and retained their patronage.
 Friendsluf w. X. Roraback, who was about to. establish il law office, was presented a number of law books by friends. The presentation was made hy S.. A. Eddy at A. T. Roraback's law office.
Connecticut western news., 1915-10-14
THE HOT FL.

The certainty that Landlord F. A. Baker is to move out of the Canfeld Hotel at the end of the present month, and that so far as present information indicates anything, the hotel is likely to be closed and go out of commission as public house for more or less in- definite period, presents situation that may or may not have been foreseen by all of the 240 out of the 437 voters who east their ballots in favor of No License at the recent town election.
 We are fully aware that discussion of, the question that is always charged with a~dangerous voltage of rabid per- sonal opinion is. like monkeying with asbuzz-saw when it buzzeth, a mighty ticklish business; yet it may not be en- tirelv fatal to venture 70 tickle it a little by an impartial reference to cer- tain expressions of sentiment that have become familiar since the town meeting. These expressions are gleaned from daily conversations with voters and others, and are uttered with more or less feeling and with more or less evil dence, of sincerity.
 It has been asserted that if the voters would vote as they drink, the No License element would prove a very weak sister and show up in an insignif- icant minority; that in view of the present hotel situation, if vote were to be taken again today the town would go for License by an overwhelming ma iority; that it was unnecessary to put the hotel out of business in order to eliminate any undesirable saloon, as that result could have been accomplish. cd by remonstrance to the county com- missioners; that the hotel bar was run as strictly in compliance with the law as it could possibly have been run, and much more respectfully than most hotel bars are run; that the hotel unjnstly got the credit, or discredit, for all the drunks that wiggled into the village from the trolley cars or otherwise; that in view of the great expense to be met, it would be financial suicide to attempt to run the hotel without license; that in closing the hotel the town has taken & step backward and given itself black eye as progressive community, as a
Connecticut western news., 1915-10-14
Walk It Off"

Brother Travis scores a point in se- curing Congressman B. J. Hill, of Norwalk, as speaker at the first Union Brotherhood banquet of the season in the Methodist church dining room, October 29. Congressman Hill is an interesting speaker, who has travelled extensively, and gives most instructive talks on his observations in this and foreign lands. The brotherhoods will like him.
Connecticut western news., 1915-10-14
NORTH CANAAN HAS

Apopulatiop Jf2171, Census of 1910) Two railroads. National and Savings Banks. . Trolley railroad extending through the Berkshres to Pittsfield and beyond.
 Up-to-date High School and first-class school system.
 Five churches. Firstclass hotel.
 Fire department. including chemical en- zine. Ten miles of State Roads. .r Electric light and power plant,
 Complete Sewer System Never-faling 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.
 Pure air and wholesome climate.
Connecticut western news., 1915-10-14

In view of the unusual volume of ve- hement and discordant jaw-work that invariably follows certain local civic and political upheavals, that poetic quo- tation seems timely, which John D. Rockefeller uttered when asked to con- ment on the big war loan to the Allies. This is it:
 "A wise old owl lived in an oak, The more he saw, the less he spoke; The less he spoke, the more he heard. Why can't we all be like that bird ?''
Connecticut western news., 1915-10-14
MAILS CLOSE GOING

MAILS CLOSE GOING North East South West 9:48 a. m. SIS a. m, TAI a. m. 1920 a. m. T:09 D. m. 3:55 p. m. 232 p. m. 6.38 D. m.
 MAILS OPEN FROM .. North East South West s:25 a. m. $50 a. ms 10:3e 8. m. 900 a. m. s:10 D. m. 1t:00 a. m. 7:46 p. m. 4:25 D. m.
 7:15 D. m.
 Mail closes on Route No. 1, R. F. D. at 10:30 8. m For Southfeldand Mill River at 1. p. m.
 E. l.. ROBERTS, P. M.
Connecticut western news., 1915-10-14
A CAPILLARY SYM POSIUM.

"One notes that in spite of his treachery-he grew hair on pate from which hair was legally di- vorced and not even Wilbur Dem- ing's camera could conceal the evidence of his shame-the Bald Head Club of the Universe has dragged the Hon. John Rodemeyer into its toast list for its forthcom- ing banquet. The Bald-Heads eat
Connecticut western news., 1915-10-14

William! Don't you realize you ran over a man ?"
 Hubby-"That's all right, my dear. He's the fellow that guaranteed to teach ne how to drive this car in two ltssous. Life.
Connecticut western news., 1915-10-14

, Our exchange borrower remarks that, even if the vote had been unani- nous for license, neither the state of Connecticut nor the United States has, authority enough to issue license to any rumseller that would empower him to sell drink of liquor to any man that won't buy it.
Connecticut western news., 1915-10-14
Rs AN ADVERTISING MEDIUM

The News 'hould appeal with special force to the sAgacious business man.
 It has an extensive circulation in Western Conn cticuJ, and especially throughout Litch- aeld County and Southern Be~Sshre.
 It competent staff of wde-awake cor respondents in tue various towns to report the ocal dnings each week. anu goes into the homes Sn1 is perused by the entire families of the thrifty, intelligent, reading class of people whom khe long g-headed advertiser most desires to reach
Connecticut western news., 1915-10-14

The count of ballots, after the polls revealed that not single woman's bal lot had been cast. Whats the matter, girls
Connecticut western news., 1915-10-14

"I guess we'll have to get roulette wheel for Crimson Gulch, said Three Finger Sam.
 Aren't there games enough ?"
 "Yes. But a reformer came around an got lot of the boys to promise they'd never touch another card. D. Washington Star.
Connecticut western news., 1915-10-14

The frivolous Waterbury Republican rises to remark:
 "The Connecticut Western News is not distressed over the fact that its home town has gone dry. It is only two miles from Canaan to Ashley Falls, it points out. Let's cheer up.'"
 Whereat the New Haven Union, re- printing the above, puts this significant caption on it:
 "Can Walk It Offp'
Connecticut western news., 1915-10-14
LIFE'S TASK.
BY EMMA RoDEMEYER WATT.

Because the task allotted us
 Cannot completed be In life's short span, shall we then say From duty we'll be free 1? It is the part of life for us
 To work with might and main; Attainment Is not true success
 'ITs striving proves the gain.
Connecticut western news., 1915-10-14

In lieu of going to the North pole we can now talk with anybody who happens to be up there. .-Pittsfeld Eagle.
Connecticut western news., 1915-10-14

Subscribers are requested to notify the pub fsher promptly of any failure to receive papers seg ularly, changes of residence etc.
Connecticut western news., 1915-10-14

Harry-"P@w, what is hen .peeked husband ?"
 Paw-"A man whose nerve is in hiS wife's name. .'-Cincinnat Enquirer.
Connecticut western news., 1915-10-14

The hunting season is on, but those needless sportsmen who sally forth to hunt birds without license will find it cheaper to stick to the good old-fash- toned process of catching them by put ting salt on their tails.
Connecticut western news., 1915-10-14
THU asDAY. OCTOBER II, 1915.

He that is thy friend indeed, He will help thee in thy need. Thus in every griet ill heart He with thee doth bear part. These are certain signs to know Faithful friend from fiattering foe.
 Richard Barnfield.
Connecticut western news., 1915-10-14
WRITE LETTER ABOUT

Communications on subjects of general inter- est to The News readers are invited. but no attention will be paid to anonymous letters.
Connecticut western news., 1915-10-14
THE NEWS AGENTS

e - Extra copies of The News are on sale at tn aG1ce of publication and at
 Dempsey's Drug Store, Canaan, DNst Office. East Canaan.
 Post Office Falls Village. .. George Y. Johnson's Store Norfolk H. L.. Rood, Ashley Falls.
 A. l.. Dickinson. Salisbury.
 J. W. Morgan. Great Harrington, Mass.
Connecticut western news., 1915-10-14
Cent-a-Word Advertisements
 Minimum Charge 25 Gents
FOR SALE

GEM LUNCH SErS-42x58 white table cover and 12 napkins 10 match, Made from pure sterllized paper. 5c each. The Canaan Print ing Co GOOD TEAM and wagon for sale. Peter Minacci East Canaan. FOR SALE Two wagons. phaeton with leather top, also spindle buggy. Cheap for cash, N. W. Barnes, Canaan. HORSE FOR SALE or to keep for the winter C. \. Lindell. Canaan, FOR SALE-A Mo fern Glenwood kitchen range and White Mountain refrigerator All nearly new. A bargain for quick sale Rev. W, F, MIylott, East Canaan,
Connecticut western news., 1915-10-14
MISCELLANEOUS

FOR SALE-Draft horse. We. .h 1.sSo. Eanl for al klnds of work fearless. D. j. E...In3as, Ca aAn, k. r, D. Telephone i003.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-05-19

Girls wanted at the Meritoi
Factory. '-
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-05-19
nahljclm Buys a Chevrolet.

Mr.. ard Mrs. Otto Dahljelm and
Mr.. and Mrs T. j Qualley went to
Waterloo Saturday after a new
Chevrolet car, which Mr.. Dahljelm
pv2chascd through Marsh & Qualley.
They drove the car back on Sunday,
wi h Mr.. Dahljelm at the wheel for
the entire TRIP. II was practically Mr..
Dahljelms first experience in run
Ming a car and they do say that he
proved himself an expert at the
wheel coming from Waterloo.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-05-19
Given ENJOYABLE Surprise.

Mr. and Mrs. Henry Jensen were
most agreeably surprised last Thurs
day evening by members Of Hose Co.
no. s, of which Mr.. Jensen is a mem
her. Mr. and Mrs. Jensen were over
TO neighbors, and the members OF
the company took possession of their
home in their absence. They were
certainly surprised when they arriv-
ed home and turned on the lights to
find the house occupied by so many
friends. Mr.. and Mrs. Jensen were
presented with a handsome rocking
chair, in honor of their recent mar
rage.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-05-19
Teach Chickens Manners.

Have you taught your chickens
run on the neighbors' gardens and
premises? If you cannot educate
your poultry to stay on your own
premises you had better shut them
up. 1t is not neighborly to let them
run On your neighbours garden-it
is unlawful to let them run at large.
To have good ncighbors you must be
& good neighbor. Don't let your chic
kens make an enemy of friend.