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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-11-05
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 Why libraryG should sthese mlnic ipar instituriqns exist merely, to sup- ply fiction to. tho public? th .--.t~ i'-
 If you are "a, person ,who thinks in Thoughts that gre above the common herd. you'll aver that library shouli be maintained for something higher than to disseminate story books. ?.
 But you wouldn't have thai crowd with ycu. Next to the great congress sionaI library, the New York library perhaps is the most stupendous re- pository for reference books in the country. writers censult its shelves daily.
 But B percent of the books loaned by this great library constitute fic- tion. This is far below the average in other Libraries. x. 8
 The idea that the fiction readers in time will develcp taste for better reading doesn't seem to hold good. So long as most persons must labor for a livelihood, with little time to de- vote to what they may erroneously term fads. it is likely that the bankering for fiction will continue. In fact, publishers of books long ago decided that the making of fiction was staple undertaking. like the production of wheat, corn and cot ten. some of them are referring 10 their fiction books this year as the "19l5 fiction crop" And this is about right.
 Years ago some of the brightest men and women of the time decided that in order to reach the grea' throngs. the "masses". it was neces- sary to write fiction with purpose Accordingly, sociological and econom- ical problgms received treatment III tho guise of fiction. and reacaed greater audiences than regular volumes on those topics.
 The majority of fiction books. how evsr, have no such purpcse. Thsy are merely intended to amuse or kill time ani they do the latter whether they amuse or not.
 It would seem that what is neces- ssry is not a barring oi fiction from the libraries but the production ot better fiction. It is remarkable that public taste has advanced i'll nearly everything in the last decade except in fiction.
 There's just one way, however, to have better fiction published, ana that's to create demand for 1t. Thls demand or desire must be created in the home-by parents or others having the responsibility of building children.
 The Pine Bluff Library assoclatlon is doing great work Ill thls respect through it's weekly story hour. Al these pS riods the little folk are beinG guided to good things i'll alt anu literature, through the very s'nlpi method of entelmiDmept 9heli inter est as aroused by the rseisaA "fs q story, well told; a tale oi pic,ufE or sa buck.S Their minds absorb. ln- formation like dry sponges absofa water. A desire. a thirst for more knovledge of the subiect is created } and the frnndation thus set for the ambition to le.sa things worth aiie' put ! spaasS' xtH AasoFb m Y
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-11-05
prums on Horsehsex.

Tho earliest daeo at which drum: were carried on horseback in England appears to be l542. when Henry VIII. sent to Vienna tor kettle drums that could be played on horseback after tho Hungarian manner" Mounted hande were in vogue in the lsnt dec sdo of tho eighteenth century. the two regiments of life guards having then L. aSok.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-11-05

Washington, Now 4.-Robert P Skinner American consul-general to London, has arrived in Washington to give the state department first hand report on trade conditions in England and the methods used by Great Britain in diverting and holding up American commerce.
 MT. Skinner denied the reports that he would not go back to his post in London and that the British govern ment had either requested or de- manded his recall.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-11-05
The Alternative,

Art Editor--'I'm afraid your worn Is too comic for general illustTatlng." Artist! supposs that means ' win have Co cpend tho rest of my life doing comic supplonerts.' Not nee. sssarily. You might design women', tashionC. "--lifA.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-11-05
Wanted to oc. r. R,ahs.

sGertie." said mother to her Ave
 yeer.old daughter. here's dime; run down to shs druy store snu ret nc 5 bottle of sweet oil" Gsrtie started down the street. but soon came run, ming back to ask: About how sweea Co ynu want lt. msmnAE
 Anyepe wishing to buy or sell Jetferscn county script. caii 0: Cae. Wen Supply @. .Ss s, v. '
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-11-05

nounce .Mr. Rs. .I4. Mililanls as asscanz didate for reelection Reinforcement term) for. Sheriff and Collector of Jefferson County. subject to the ac- tion of the Democratic Primary, Mo- vember s, 1915.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-11-05
Reparte0.

q woman witness. in the course CT long, rambling statement, renarSed'
 He aAst he was ss gcad as me. and I said 70 was | ! told him he was ao man. aai he ssid Re;thaf waa z
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-11-05

The Graphic gladly publishes f5e9 of charge notices for churches. soci- cites, fraternal organizations and clubs when the events are not intend- cd as money-makers. If there Is at tempt at proht-taking, notices of the events are advertisements, and will be charged for accordingly.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-11-05
State Senate.

The. Graphic is authorized to an nounce MT. w. B. Sorrells as a candi- date for State Senator from Jeffer- son County subject to the action Of the Democratic Primary, November 8, 1915. ssei' .ss 'se
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-11-05

A rural dweller writes: "After five years of experience 1 would not eX- change homes nor occupations with
 any of my city friends" He's right. The man who is coupling brain power with muscle in the country is making his city brother look like 30-cents. Even town dwellers now are willing to admit that the man who is operat- ing a successful farm is the best off citizen under the flag.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-11-05
For County judge.

The. Graphic is authorized to an- nounce c. M. Philpot as candidate for reelection to the Office of county and probate judge of Jefferson coun- ty, subject 0 the action the Demo- cratic Primary. Monday, November s. 1915.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-11-05
County Clerk,

The Graphic is authorized to an~ nounce MT. Curran M. Nicbol as a candidate for reelection for County Clerk of Jefferson County, subject to the action of the Democratic Primary, November 8. 1915. s q gu
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-11-05
Circuit Clerk.

The Graphic is authorized ts. an- nounce Mr.. F. M. (Sandy) Reeves as c candidate for reelection (endorse- ment term)l for Circuit Clerk of lief ferson County, subject to the action of the Democratic Primary, Novera- Der s, 1915. >s >,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-11-05
Representative.

The Graphic is authorized to an- nounce Mir. C. A. Newton as a candi- date for Representative of Jefferson County, subject to the action of the Democratic Primary, November 8, 1915.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-11-05

The Graphic is authorized to an- nounce MT. Sam W. Trimble. as can didatet for Represf ntatiye, subject to the action of the Democratic Primary, November 8; 1915.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-11-05
County Treasurer,

The Graphic is authorized to an- nounce Mir. John H. Shelby as can- didatN for County Treasurer of Jef- ferss ! County, subject to the action of the Democratic Primary, Noyeua- ber 8, 1915. sN+>
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-11-05

and above the cotton and corn and feed. ~
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-11-05
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
County Superintendent.

The Graphic is authorized to an nounce Prof. F. Garland May as a candidate for County Superintendent of Schools of Jefferson county, sub ject to the action of the, Democratic primc cccy, November 8, 1915. z,
 The Graphic is authorized to < an- nounce MT. A. w. Lowe .as. a candi-- date for reelection for County SsNaer- intendent of Schools, subject to the action of the Remocratie.t Primary; November s, 1915.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-11-05

The Graphic is authorized to an nounce MT. D. B. Niven as candidate for Representative from Jefferson County, subject to the action of the Democratic Primary, November s, 1915.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-11-05
Assessor.
Constable.

The Graphic is authorized to an' nounce MT. Frank Stewart as a can didate for constable of Vaugine Town- ship, subject to the action oS the Dem ocractic Primary, November s, 1915.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-11-05
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.'ZI1.- 5 -7's77T. The Graphic is authorized to an- nounee MT. L. E, Cheek as a candi- date for County and Probate Judge of Jefferson County, subject to the action of the Democratic Primary November 8, 1915.
 Assessor.
 The Graphic is authorized to an. nounce MT. Fred T. Fucker as can didate for reelection as assessor of Jefferson county, subject to the ac- tion of the Democratic Primary, Mo- venber 8, 1915.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-11-05

Banks are flooded with mon, but the circulation is still low.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-11-05

Sherifi and Collector. The Graphic is authorized to an-
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-11-05

The Graphic is authorized to an nounce Clint c. Green as a candidate for Constable of Vaugine Township for an endorsement term,' sublec1 to the action of the Democratic FIT mary on November s. 1915.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-11-05

The Graphic is authorized to an nounce 1. F. Magee a s a candidate fol representative of Jefferson county 1T the general assembly, subject to the action of the Democratic Primary, No venber s, 1915.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-11-05
For Coroner.

The Graphic is authorized to an' nounce pr. Y. w. Woodul as caa' didate for the office of coroner of Jel, ferson county subject to the acton oi the Democratic Primary, Monday, NV vember 8, 1915.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-11-05

The Graphic is authorized to an nounce MT. Frank Franey as a can didate for County Treasurer of lief. ferson County, subject to the action of the Democratic Primary. Novem, ber 8, 1915. &sg.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-11-05

The Graphic is authoriz-d to an nounce MT. E. J. Kerwin as candi- date for representative, subject to the action of the Democratic Primary November s, 1915.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-11-05

The Graphic is authorized to an an ncunce Dr. H. E. Williams as csa didate for reelection as coroner lo' Jefferson county, subject to the ;1o as ton of the Democratic Primary wv vember 8, 1915.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-11-05

The Graphic is authorized to an- nounce J. R. Parsons as a candidate for treasurer of Jefferson ecounty, subject to the action of the Demo- cratic primary, Monday, November 8, 1915.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-11-05

The Graphic is authorized to to,ndi. 'E nounce MT. T. r. Sorrells as VI. to date for county surveyor supyeS. ;s,.ry the action of the Democratic PfimA''' November s, 1915.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-11-05
Surveyor.

Surveyor. a., The Graphic is authorized to .di au nounce Mir. J. B. White a. a canu. date for reelection as county su, .h, veyor, subject to the action ol 'I' Democratic Primary NoVempe' 1915.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-11-05

The Graphic is authorized 10 an. nounce MT. Calvin H. Burks as a can didate for County Treasurer of Jeffer son county, subject to the action O the Democratic Primary, November 1915.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-11-05

1.-The Graphic is authorized to an nounce A. M. Hooker as a candidate for treasurer of Jefferson county subject to the action CT the Demo cratic Primary, Monday, November 1915.
Connecticut western news., 1915-10-07
Mrs. BrintOn Dead.

Mrs. George H. Brinton, aged 75, died Sunday evening, at her home on upper Railroad street, after brief ill ness
 Funeral services were held yester- day afternoon at the Methodist church, Rev. l.. E. Travis officiating. Inter. ment was in the Lower Cemetery, Undertaken Scoville in charge. The bearers were Messrs. Joseph Deloy, Elihu Donalds, Burton FIink, Frank Langdon, George K. Goodwin, George W. Ford.
 Mrs. Brinton formerly lived in Ga naan Valley, but moved to Canaan about eight years ago. Her husband, the late George H. Brinton, and foster daughter, Mrs. G. E. DeHart, died within less than two weeks of each other, at about that time.
 Deceased was a lady of excellent qualities and lifelong member of the Methodist church.
Connecticut western news., 1915-10-07
FOR FAITHFUL SERVICE
Mss Considine Receives Recognition
 From Telephone Company.

Mss Considine Receives Recognition
 From Telephone Company.
 Miss Ella Considine, manager of the Canaan office of the 5. N. E. Telephone Company has received appropriate off, cial recognition of her 28 years con- tinuous and faithful service with the company, in the shape of a gold and enamel pin, miniature of the familiar bell sign of the company. Accompan- ing the emblem was the following neat letter from James T. Moran, the genial and appreciative vice president and general manager of the company, of New Haven, whose relations with his subordinates are such as to make 8 sharp contrast to the common phrase that Corporations have no souls. i" The letter reads: Miss E. Considine, f
 The $. N. E. T. Co.,, Canaan, Conn.
 Dear Miss Considine: 1t has occurred to me that those of our employees who have spent substantial continuous period in the service of the Bell Tele- phone system would like to possess an insignia indicative of that service. I have, therefore, obtained a supply of service buttons, designed to mark a ten year period and each five year period thereafter, which lam sending to those entitled to receive them.
 From the official records find that you are credited with service from September 1, 1882 which is more than twenty-five and less than thirty years, and I take pleasure in sending you herewith twenty five. year button.
 When your length of service entities you to a button of the next grade, the General Auditor, who has charge of the official service records, will, upon your request, exchange the one for the other.
 I hope you will feel as muck satis- faction in wearing this service button as do in sending it to you.
 Very sincerely yours, James T. Moran, Nice-Pres. & GenI Mgr. s. N. E. T. Go.
Connecticut western news., 1915-10-07
John Mckinley Dead.

John Mckinley, for IF years post. master of New London, died Saturday morning as the result of an apoplectic
 stroke. He had been in failing health since January. Mir. Mckinley was 71 years old, native of New London and we'll known and esteemed. He is sur, vived by widow and eight children. He was appointed postmaster by Presi. dent Mckinley in 1898 and served con- tinuously until April of this year, when succeeded by Postmaster Bryan F. Mahan. In his early life he was engaged in the white goods trade in New York and as buyer for wholesale houses made numerous trans. Atlantic voyages. He served in the civil war, to the first call. In 1881 he returned to New London and be- came city editor The Day, with which he was connected until his as postmaster. He was a member of many social and fraternal
Connecticut western news., 1915-10-07
Visiting Nurse Meetinp.

A special meeting of the executive committee of the Visiting Nurse Asso. ciatiOn was held on Wednesday after. noon of last week to meet Miss Fanny Clement, who is superintendent of the Red Cross Rural nursing service. She expressed herself as highly pleased with the progress of the work in Canaan. She diseussed the possibilities of baby clinic in Canaan. The regular monthly meeting of the committee was held on Tuesday. Miss Saygers reported ten new cases and 91 calls made during the month. She plans to attend the state meeting. of Red Cross nurses which is to be held in New Britain on Thursday, going with Miss VanCliff in the car which the people of Lakeville have given her for her work.
 The committee voted to undertake the sale of Red Cross Christmas seals for the benefit of the anti.tuberculosis work in the state.
Connecticut western news., 1915-10-07
MJIlertoD'S Nia,M

This is how Millerton looks at that celebrated moneyless $200 champion- ship game at East Canaan a couple of weeks ago. It is from the Millerton Telegram:
 "East Canaan with the aid of their hand picked umpire won the third game from Millerton last Saturday. The purse of S200 which the teams were going to hang up on the game did not materialize because East Canaan would not comply with two articles of tue agreement to use the same pitcher they had in the other games and to secure state league umpire. So the game was played on the usual terms only.
 "There was big turnout. East Ga naan had classy college pitcher from Naugatuck ,0r some place over east With the score tie at to ., with two East Canaan men on base and two out, a batted ball Was fielded to Dakin aHd the runner declared out.
 "Millerton's players tossed in the ball and Left their positions, while the two base runners continued to make for home base. When they were safely out of danger the umpire changed his decision, called the batter safe at first and the two runs counted. After an argument Millerton continued the game but could not get the men across to even tie the score and the final figures were seven to five against Millerton. {"
Connecticut western news., 1915-10-07
SURPRISE VISIT
Samuel and Mrs. Reel Entertain
 Friends Who Dropped In."

Samuel and Mrs. Reel Entertain
 Friends Who Dropped In."
 The thirteenth anniversary of the marriage of MT. and Mrs. Samuel Reel occurred last Friday and the event was made the occasion for surprise party in the evening by a number of their friends. Notwithstanding the tact that the surprise was organized late in the afternoon, the arrangements were made remarkably complete, and it was a formidable appearing company that sallied forth from Charles B. Shaw's at B o'clock and proceeded to the delight ful new Reel home on Bragg street. The visit was a genuine surprise to both Mir. and Mrs. Reel, but they soon recovered their equanimity after seeing their home invaded without ceremony, and did their share to make the invad CTS feel at home. The evening was passed in social enjoyment, card play ing being the most popular diversion. Refreshments in abundance had been brought by the surprisers, and the affair could not have been more enjoy able CT successful if it had taken a week to prepare.
 The self-invited guests departed al a late hour, leaving congratulations ir abundance with the popular hosts.'
Connecticut western news., 1915-10-07
MAYL0TT'S FAREWELL
East Canaan Pastor Goes to Derby .- Next Week

Rev. W. F. Maylott will preach his farewelLsermon as pastor of the East Canaan Congregational church, next Sunday, and will begin his pastorat, with the Congregational church ill Derby next week.
 MT. Maylott came to the East Canaan church two and one-half years ago. ant through his efforts the parish has beeL largely strengthened in every way. The membership has increased 10 pel cent. by the addition of 27 members since MT. Maylott came; the Brother hood class, numbering 43 men was organized and is one of tine most valua 1 ble supports of the church, the Young Peoples Society has been developed the finances of the church are now on a solid foundation with assured income, from endowment fund and pledges the church edifice, parsonage, etc., have been greatly improved and painted and new concrete walks laid.
 One of the innovations established by MT. Maylott is the Canaan Valley weekly Sunday school and monthly preaching service, which have proved q powerful moral and spiritual adjunct to the church.
 The field to which MT. Maylott is called is all inviting one-an old estab lished church, in a condition that must appeal to pastor of MT. Maylott's con- structive aud resourceful talents, and it is safe predictive that the Derby Society will profit, early and lergely, from his genius and his energy.
 A considerable number of applicants for the East Canaan pastorate have been heard from, and it is likely that an early choice will be made. It is hoped and expected that the new pastor will be a worthy successor to Worthy Maylott.
Connecticut western news., 1915-10-07
Rally Day

A very successful Rally Day wa observed at Pilgrim church last Sunday There was large attendance at eacl of the services of the day. At the morning service, Miss Lillian Walter from Twin Lakes, sang and Mir. Gil lette preached on "MobilIzing again, '' taking for the text, Ready for every good work" The children's "go- to- church band'' began its Fall term.
 In the Sunday school there were some songs by the Primary Department and a new national flag and new Christian flag were unfurled, and g new salute was sang to the latter. Forbes Adam was appointed treasurer of the school to take the place of David Roger, resigned. In the Brotherhood Class the following officers were elect ed: PresidenG, Frank Whiting; secre. tary, David Roger and the treasurer of the class is always the treasurer of the school. The class discussed plans for the years work and appointed con- mittee consisting of the pastor, the class president, W. J. Hatmaker and G. $. Fuller to study the matter and re- port next Sunday.
 The Young Peoples meeting was largely attended and was one of the most interesting meetings on record. 1t was led by Roy Laffargue.
Connecticut western news., 1915-10-07
GOLDEN WEDDING
Mir. and Mrs. George Wilcox Receive
 Gifts ana Congratulations.

The golden wedding anniversary of | MT. and Mrs. George R. Wilcox was observed last Friday evening, at the Wilcox home on Railroad street. There were no elaborate preparations for a celebration estimable couple simply announced that their 50th ami versarv would fall on that date. and that they would be glad to greet their neighbors and friends who might call bewteen the hours of and 10 p. m.
 No less than fifty persons took advan- tage of the opportunity to congratulate their fine old ,peighbors, and were treat ed to light refreshments. MT. and Mrs. Wilcox received their guests as tn Y en- tered, and were assisted by their daugh. ter. Mrs. John D. Beck.
 Although no gifts were expected, MT. and Mrs. Wilcox received a number of presents, including several gifts of money. There was a profusjon of flowers and the house resembled a bower of bloom.
 The occasion was one of rare enjoy ment and good will, and MT. and Mrs. Wilcox desire, through The News, to extend their sincere thanks for the con- gratulations and gifts so generously showered upon them. One feature of the evening was the exhibition of the photograph of the couple as they ap- peared at the time of their marriage, SC years before, which was scrutimized and admired by all present.
 A large number of letters of congratu- lation from absent friends. souvenir cards, etc., have been received by the couple since the anniversary.
Connecticut western news., 1915-10-07
Sunday School Convention.

The annual convention of the Litch. field County Sunday School Association will be held in the First Congrega tional church, Thomaston, Thursday and Friday of next week Oct. II and 15. The purpose of the convention as stated in the announcement, is "to deepen interest in the Sunday school to inspire and encourage Sunday school leaders; to assist in the training of Sunday school teachers; to help in de- veloping county consciousness in Sun- day school work; to hear reports of the work done by the Association during the past year, and to elect new officers for the ensuing year.
 The program for each day is attrac- tive and interesting and embraces some we'll known Sunday school workers. Canaan is represented on the program by Mrs. Cora Downs Stevens and MT. G. w. Parsons.