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Connecticut western news., 1915-05-20
WHAT'S THE USE OF HELL7

In his address before the Y. M. c. A. in Pittsield, Sunday afternoon, ex- President 1aft adverted to dominant trait in our frail human nature, in this explicit fashion:
 "What we want to do IS to promote those influences that teach a man that he doesn' t. know everything; that he is happier if he accepts from men who know better than he does what the facts of life are, and if he understands that whenever he allows his capacities to get the better of him, or his meaner motives to control him, he lowers him. self and ill the end he suffers in his own contemplation of himself; and there is not any suffering, there is not any he'll can conceive of, worse than the contemplation of your having made nothing of yourself, and improved no opportunities to be better, and to have that feeling eternally. We do not have to imagine fire and all that sort of thing; you can arrange it ill your own system, and you can draw from your own experiences suffering enough to satisfy any plan that you have fUr those people who, you think, deserve it.
 "I don't have any hell in my reli- gion, but the truth is that with some people who eliminate it its absence causes a sort of defect, and absence of a proper mode of disposing of some peo- pie. Though the truth is, of course, that there is good about every man. it is our duty to bring that good out. And one of the things we find ill life when one gets to my great age is that the time spent in thinking evil of other people, in cherishing resentments, or saying to oneself:< Well, that is all right; the time will come around when I will get even with that fellow; he has done a mean trick to me-, is time worse than wasted, and if you have a spark of manhood about you, or if you have conception of 1eal happiness in life and real self-respect, when the op- portunity comes around to get even, you will be so ashamed of yourself to take advantage of it that after doing So you couldn't look at yourself in the glass with any comfort.
Connecticut western news., 1915-05-20
GOSSIP OF DAYS GONE BY
Record ot Doings from Week to Week Culled from The News Files.
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1888
 October r. At the criminal term of the superior court at Litchfield, Judge Stoddard, of New Haven, presid. ing. Hadley and Howard, the notorious thieves. who were arrested by Sheriff Van Deusen between Canaan and Ashley Falls, were sentenced to states prison for ten years.
 Ella Dewitt, formerly of Sandtown. who had hardly missed criminal term if court for three or four years, was sentenced to one year in states prison.
 Mir. H. B. Stevens was shipping DO. tatoes ny the car load to New Haven.
 Ensign W. Peet visited his brother. George c. Peet, in Bridgeport, and wit. messed the firemen's parade.
 Miss Jennie Adam had been spend ing several days In New York.
 Miss Nellie Andrus had resumed her position as teacher of tn, inter mediate department of the public school.
 Rev. D. Phillips and Rev. w. J. Thompson were to exchange puIpits
 MT. c. B. Gardner, MT. Frank Van. Deusen, Mir. A. T. Roraback and MT. Luman Foot were attending the foreign exhibition at Boston.
 Miss $. P. Norton was in New Fork purchasing her fall and winter stock of millinery goods.
 H. H. Coggswell and Willard Under. wood went on fishing and hunting ex- cursion to Sherman.
 The Housatonic Valley Methodist Ministers Association held meeting at the Methodist church iD this village.
 Mir. $. A Weaver, teacher of singing school ill this village, began vocal les sons with Reinhold Hermann, of New York.
 Falls Village-Ida Wooster Colby confessed to being an accoplplice of Wesley Colby in the thefrs in this vicinity MT. and Mrs. NJ A. Brown of Lenox. were guests of friends in town. The funeral of Miss Ida B. Wolfe was held at the Methodist church. H. R. Wolfe, of Fort Wayne, Ind, was in town to attend the funeral of hls sister.
 West Cornwall-George Hughes and family were visiting friends iii New York. Miss Mary P. White had re- turned from a trip to the far west. Rev. Wayland Spaulding and family, of New Haven were guests of friends in town. MT. and Mrs. Thomas Will son, of Huntington, were spending several days with MT. James Cochrane. The marriage >ot James H. Moser, Of Atlanta, Gu., and Miss Mattie 1. Sco- vile. of Cream Hill, was to take place at the residence of R. 1. Scovile. The ceremony was to be performed by Rev Saumel Scoville, of Stamford.
Connecticut western news., 1915-05-20
Where the Laugh Comes In
"The disasters at sea are appallingr'

"The disasters at sea are appallingn'
 "Yes," replied the Englishman who now favors prohibition: "the only thing a man isn't supposed to take a chance on drowning in his sorrow. "- Washington Star
 Mrs. A.-"Does my daughters piano practice annoy you ?''
 Neighbor-"Oh, not at all. But tell me, what does she wear-mittens or boxing gloves ?'-Life.
 "In olden days a father got many robes and furs and valuable cattle in exchange for daughter.
 Well ?''
 "But now the best the old man can get out of it is a few cheap cigars. "- Puck.
 My wife's dog has habit of bark. ing at me every time I come home, '' said one husband
 'You're lucky" replied the other. "Mine doesn't notice me that much. '' Washington Star.
 Poet-"I fear I haven't written any. thing that will live
 Friend-"Look on the bright side of it. Be thankful that you are alive in spite of what you have written. '- Puck.
 "Gosh! I got in bad. Invested a lot of money ill factory for making ladies' rubbers. Just saving myself in time.''
 "How was that ?''
 "Put out line of satin slippers fo1 rough weather wear. '-Louisville Courier Journal.
Connecticut western news., 1915-05-20
The Dog

I've never known dog to wag
 His rail in glee he didn't feel. Nor quit his old-time frieud, to tag
 At some more influential heel The yellowest cur I ever knew Was, to the boy who loved him. true. I've never known a dog to show
 Halfway devotion to his friend; To seek kinder man to, know,
 Or richer, but unto the end The humblest dog 1 ever knew Was, to the man who loved him. true. I've never known dog to fake
 Affection for a present gain A false display of love to make,
 Some little favor to attain. I've never known Prince or Spot That seemed to be what he was not. But have known dog to fight
 With all his strength to shield g
 friend, And, whether wrong or whether right
 To stick with him until the end. And have known dog to lick Tbe hand of him that men would kick Ami I have known dog to bear
 Starvation's bangs from day to day With him who had been glad to share
 His bread and meat along the way. No dog, however mean or rude, Is guilty of ingratitude. The dog is listed with the dumb,
 No voice he has to speak his creed, His messages to humans come By faithful conduct; and by creed He shows, as seldom mortals do, A high ideal of being true. American Field.
Connecticut western news., 1915-05-20
NORTH CANAAN HAS

A population Jf 2,171, Census of 1910.) Two railroads.
 National and Savings Banks. Trolley railroad extending through the Berkshires to Pittsfield and beyond. Up-to-date High School and first-cass school system.
 Five churches.
 First class hotel. : Fire department. including 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. Pure air and wholesome climate.
Connecticut western news., 1915-05-20

The smoker of the Business Mems Association, in Odd Fellows Hall, this evening should see every live citizen present, whether or not he now belongs to the Association. Matters of general interest to the whole community will be brought up, and it is proposed to in- fuse new life and energy into the or ganization. The campaign for a mini mum membership of 100 will be given a boost, and should be encouraged. Get Together. Pull Together.
Connecticut western news., 1915-05-20

feel that you have been criticised un. justly. but the criticism of honest men, (and that's the only kind that counts, will hurt no one. It will be your ex, perience that honest men will be quick to forgive you when they realize that you have acted honestly and ill accor- dance with your convictions.
Connecticut western news., 1915-05-20
A BLUE DAY.
BY EMMA RoDEMEYER WAIT.

Is it blue day you're having today? b ess your dear heart why not drive it away? Or here is another good plan if you choose Exchange with your neighbor and you take
 his blues. s, if his burden is lighter than yonrs; You'll find it Is distance that alwnvs alures. Try it! Twill make you content with your
 load, And you'll go a'whistling down the road.
Connecticut western news., 1915-05-20

Col. Roosevelt wants Uncle Sam to gird on his armor and plunge into the war The doughty Colonel would seem to have about all the war on his hands right where he is.
Connecticut western news., 1915-05-20
AS AN ADVERTISING MEDIUM

The News sbou'd appeal with special force to the sagacious busiI ess man.
 It has an extensive circulation in Western Conn ecticut, and especially throughout Litch- field County and Southern Be-xshire.
 1t has competent staff of wide-awake cor re .pondents in tLe various towns to report the ocal dnings each week, and goes into the homes 4sa1 is perused by the entire families of the the long headed advertiser most desires to reach.
Connecticut western news., 1915-05-20
Lhe Editor.

Consider the editor. He weaueth purple and fine linen. His abode is amongst the mansions of the rich. His wife hath her limousine and his first born sporteth n racing car that hits her in forty flat
 To! All the people breaketh their necks to hand him money. A child is born unto the wife of merchant in the bazaar. The physician getteth ten, golden plunks. The editor writeth n stick and half and holleth the multi tude that tue child tippeth the beam at nine pounds, Yea,. he lieth even as a centurion. And the proud father gireth him cremo.
 Behold, the young one gpoweth up and graduateth. And the editor putteth into hls paper a swell notice. Yea, a peach of notice. He telleth of the wisdom of the young woman. and of her exceeding comeliness. Lii o, unto the roses of sharon is she and her gown is played up. to beat the band. And the dressmaksr getteth two score and four iron men. And the editor getteth note of thanks from the S. C.. G.
 The daughter Roeth journey. And the editor thrometh himself on the story O. the farewell party. 1t rnn- meth n column, solid. And the fair one remembereth him from afar with picture postal card that costeth six for iitney.
 Behold, she returneth and the youth of the city fall down and worship. Sl o piclleth oue and To, she picketh lemon. But the editor calleth him one of our most promising young men and getteth away with it. And they send him bid to the wedding feast and be- hold, the bids are fashioned by Munt- gunlmery Hawbuck, in far city.
 Flowery and longI is the wedding notice which the editor printeth The minister getteth ten bones, The groom Standeth the editor off for a twelve month subscription.
 All flesh is grass and in time the wife is gathered into the silo. The minister getteth his bit. The editor printeth death notice, two columns of obituary, three lodge notices, cubit of poetry and card of thanks And he forgetteth to read proof on the head, and the alarmed thing cometh out "Gcne to Her Last Roasting Place" And all that are akin to the deceased jumpeth on the editor with exceeding great jumps. And they pulleth out their ads and cancelleth their subscr'p- tions and they swing the hammer unto the third and fourth generations.
 Canst thou beat it ?-Exchange.
 One day, in the lively old time of cowboy activities. timid tenderfoot at Bitter Creek asked tremblingly if that bad man, Bill Busher, was hang ing around there vet.
 "No, replied the native who was asked But he was last week" Are you sure ?'' said the tender. foot.
 Positive. I had hold of the rope. {" -Browning's Magazine.
Connecticut western news., 1915-05-20

Germany will boycott American made automobiles as measure of "re- venge." But American automobile manufacturers may decide to get hunk by cutting out sauer kraut from their bills fare.
Connecticut western news., 1915-05-20
THURSDAY. MAY 20. 1915.

1hink not upon the past; it is gone. Wisely improve the present.; it is yours.
 3o forth to meet the future with brave and manly heart.
Connecticut western news., 1915-05-20

The high license fee is expected to drive the wick, d rumsellers out of the business and leave only the righteous ones i'll it.
Connecticut western news., 1915-05-20

A Connecticut Club" is in contem- plation in Pittsfeld, to be composed of Pittsfelders who were former residents of Connecticut. It goes without saying that the new club, necessarily exclu- sive, will take in the cream of Pitts field.
Connecticut western news., 1915-05-20

Meanwhile do not forget that the Harlem Valley Firemen's Association tournament will make things lively in Canaan, July 5. Nor that you, fellow citizens and citizenesses, will probably he called upon to help make the day and the occasion a memorable success.
Connecticut western news., 1915-05-20
MAILS CLOSE, GOING

MAILS CLOSE, GOING North East South West 9:41 am &: II am 8:l3 am 10:17a.m 6:40p.m 3:56 pm 2:30 pm 6:3S pm
 MAILS OPEN, FROM North East South West 9;1 am 9:00 am 1o:13 am 9:15a m 3:1op,m 1o:5o am 7:2o pm 4:25 D. III
 7:15 pm Mail closes on Route No l. R. F. D. at 1o:3o a. m. For Southfield and Mill River at pm.
 E. l.. ROBERTS, P. M.
Connecticut western news., 1915-05-20

A pro- German minister in Hartford is "in Dutch" with his congregation for Hoching der Kaiser too vociferously in his pulpit.
Connecticut western news., 1915-05-20

So the national game is to be revived in Canaan? It is a welcome awaken. ing of the patriotic spirit.
Connecticut western news., 1915-05-20

A woman writer says: "The ideal husband is never bald-headed. '
 Whereat The New Haven Union, in a retort that sounds almost exactly as if Postmaster Phil Troup, that loyal Bald Head Club orator, were back in the edi- torial chair, says: "A closer definition would be that he has no head at all.
Connecticut western news., 1915-05-20

The Presidents warming to Germany has knocked out thousands of hyphens in this country.
Connecticut western news., 1915-05-20

With a flow of high-class oratory, a most deiectable banquet and rousing demonstration of goodfellowship,
 United States Marshal "Chet" Mid dlebrooks was virtually feasted into his new office at Torrington last Saturday night, taking with him the cordial goodwill of everybody who knows him.
Connecticut western news., 1915-05-20

The legislature has adjourned. Al object lesson for the European wa leaders
Connecticut western news., 1915-05-20

Phe streets are partially oiled. For this relief, much thanks
Connecticut western news., 1915-05-20
Farmers Should Rarse Snakes.

Every farmer and every poultry raiser should keep few snakes as a protection to his crops and poultry, says Allen s. Williams, secretary of the International Herpetological society in statement just issued. Williams is traveller and lecturer and snakes are his hobby. > He has collected rep tiles in every partof the western hem- isphere. "The idea is simple" Will Hams says. Rats, weasles and other rodents destroy crops and are the natural enc nies of domestic fowls Snakes are the natural enemies of rodents. Keep few snakes to kill off the young rodents and in time your crops and chickens will be safe. To the cereal crops alone in the United Srates rodents cause an annual loss of Sl0, ,00O, 900. If snakes had even half q chance the loss to farmers and poul- try raisers would be reduced to practi- cally nothing. There are a dozen var ieties which could accomplish the work and are poisonous.
Connecticut western news., 1915-05-20

And what,' asked the curiously inclined new arrival, "is the remark made by human beings that moves you oftenest to hearty laughter ?"
 Satan answered promptly, Its the stereotyped remark of the debtor, 'Oh if I ever get out of debt this time, I'll never get in again!' Judge.
 First Young Thing-"Do Don't you just dote on Shakespeare ?''
 Second Ditto-''I adore him. Our club gave his School for Scandal last month and it as perfectly lovely. "- Boston Transcript.
Connecticut western news., 1915-05-20

One Hundred Members! That's what the Canaan Business Mems Association is going to have.
Connecticut western news., 1915-05-20

Subscribers requested to notify the pub fisher promptly of any failure to receive papers re4y ularly, changes of residence etc.
Connecticut western news., 1915-05-20

Get Together. Pull Together. Show the world we're still on the map.
Connecticut western news., 1915-05-20
THE EWS' AGENTS

Extra copies of T News are on sale at the efice of publication hmL at .: Dempsey's Drug Store, Canaan, Post Office, East Canaan. D. H. Oakes Store, Lakeville,
 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., 1915-05-20
WRITE LETTER ABOUT

Communications on subjects of general inter est to The News readers invited, but nc attention will be paid to anonymous letters.
Connecticut western news., 1915-05-20

Even nuns in New Zealand go to the polls aud vote.
Connecticut western news., 1915-05-20

Positive. had hold of the rope. {" -Browning's Magazine.
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1915-04-15

All answers for one week must be
filed at The Review office before the
following Tuesday evening
b~ADS CHANGED EVERY WEEK
if desired but copy for changes must
be in our hands Monday preceding
issue.
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EVERYBODY is Selling

as well as buying. The merchants
of High Point are operating on COM
paratively small expense; they have
not reached that city point of put
ting on LOTS OF AIRS and LET
TING THE PUBLIC PAY FOR IT.
You can buy goods cheaper here
than in any city in North Carolina.
and you can also FIND ANYTHING
you want here. Let the merchants
prove it.
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Buying Of High Points Mer-
chants is Good Judgment

Sentiment in trading does not 60
very far-your wants must be sup
piled and you will buy from the
merchant who has what you want
at the most attractive prices and
who tells you about it through the
columns of a paper that you rely
upon for such information.
This page has been planned to
show the merchants of High Point
that the PEOPLE DO READ adver-.
tisements, THAT ARE WORTH
WHILE. The editor of this paper
believes in his readers and believes
that if they they will carefully read
the ads. that appear upon this
"Proverb Page" that they will SAVE
MANY times the price of the paper
The editor of this page gives his
readers an absolute personal guar
antee that every merchant whose
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with letter missing (msspelled, in other
words.) These missing words when properly
placed find the proverb which the Jeff ard
Mutt picture below suggests. This is the Sec
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most correct solutions during the time will be
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thoroughly. If there be tie the one sending
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prize and so on, so it is to your advantage to
get your answers to this Office at the EARLI-
EST possible time.
$4,000 in gold and merchandise will be
given TO parties having the largest number of
correct answers to the 2 proverbs.
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Clip ads; offering special values.
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