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Connecticut western news., 1915-09-23
E0WE- E-HILLYER
Manager of Local Standard Oil Branch
 Takes Vie.

MT. Lyman E. Howe, manager of the Standard Oil Company's Canaan business, ''put one over" on the Mrs. Grundy and the gossips generally, last Saturday afternoon, when he quietly journeyed to Falls Village, in his Sun- day clothes, and took unto himself wife without asking the consent, en- dorsement or approval of any or his ueighbors and friends who would will. ingly have given acquiescence in his praIseworthy authorization on the bliss full sea.
 The first intimation received by any body in this place was tip given out in the early afternoon by Druggist Far mum, that a box of wedding cigars would be tapped at his store at o'clock, and all that could be cork screwed out of the druggist, besides, was that Lyme Howe had given the order
 Then the he and she Grundys pro- ceeded' to swap speculations as to the identity of the bride aud the locality of the wedding, but even Farnum was unable to supply the much .deslred in. formation, and the gossips were up u tree until authentic information came, some time later, clearing up the whole matter.
 The bride was Mrs. Fannie M. Hillyer, of Nichols, Iowa, who has been visiting friends in this region for some time, having been resident of Huntsville some years ago. The mar riage may be said to be the culmina. tion of heart interest romance, as the couple were very warm friends during the years of their youth, but fate ordained that they should drift apart for time. The girl, who was Miss Fannie Nodine, daughter of Elizur Moline, who was killed in the Civil War, married and male her home in the West, where her husband died a number of years ago. She has four grown-up children in Iowa and Min nesota, three of whom are married. MT. Howe also married. and his first wife died ten years ago, i'll Canaan, leaving one daughter
 Since Mrs. Eillyer came back to this section a few months ago the old at tachment was renewed, with the happy result ot their marriage last Saturday.
 The ceremony was performed at the Congregational parsonage in Falls Vii. lage, by Rev. E. A. Hazeltine, at 2:30 f D. m, and Mir. and Mrs. Howe motored direct to Norfolk, where they boarded the afternoon train for Winsted, whence they proceeded to Waterville, for a brief honeymoon, returning to Canaan Monday morning, where they are now at home at MT. Howe's residence on Bragg street.
 MT. Howe is one of Cauagn's most respected citizens, a Past Master of Housatonic Lodge, F. and A. NJ, and is modestly receiving the sincere ctn- gratulations of his many friends.
Connecticut western news., 1915-09-23
A HOLE IN THE LAW
Owner of Horse Killed by Deer. Can
 Get Nothing.


 The unusual encounter between a horse and large buck deer, in Warren, resulting in the killing of the horse, which was brought to the attention of County Game Warden I. P. Hornbeck, of Falls Village, few days ago fur nishes a perplexing problem for the law. makers to solve.
 The deer broke into the pasture where the horse, an animal worth $50 to its owner, k. c. Humphrey, of Warren, was grazing, and viciously attacked the horse, goring it horribly and ripping its side open, causing immediate death.
 The repeal of the law providing for the payment of damage done by deer went into effect August l, being super ceded by provision that deer may be killed by the owners of land on which such deer are found doing damage. Thus MT. Humphrey may collect no damage from the state for the killing of his horse, but he has the right to kill the deer-on his own land-which seems to offer inadequate and uncer- tain redress for the loss of his horse.
 The law is plainly delinquent here, and the defect will undoubtedly re- ceive attention from the next legisla- ture
Connecticut western news., 1915-09-23
Killed by Auto,

John F. Grove. aged 25, died at the New Haven hospital Friday from in- juries received earlier when an automo- bile ill which he was riding on the Milford turnpike about at the Orange Milford line, ran into fence. Jacob Buchanan was running the machine without lights. He was headed for New Haven on his own side of the highway and turned to avoid wagon which was a head. He apparently turned too abruptly. The car belongs to Yale sub-freshman, Thorne Don- nelly, of Chicago, who was also in it and was hurt, he having been admitted to private hospital.
 It is said that the machine was run- ming at high speed and an effort was made to pass the wagon ahead by squeezing in between it and the fence.
Connecticut western news., 1915-09-23
TOWN REPORT
Interesting Figures Cleaned From the
 Annual Review.

The annual town report for North Canaan has been printed and will soon he ready for distribution. It embraces the reports of the selectmen, treasurer, library directors, town school committee and health officer, and shows that our grand list is $l, 3S5, 8l6, on which } mill tax produces $20. .7S7. 24, and per sonal tax, $854, making d total Of taxes assessed $2I. 641.24.
 A recapitulation of the selectmen' S report shows expenditures, for roads and bridges, $4. 4.404. 72, including $l,- 7s5.87 to the State of Connecticut for the Clayton bridge; paupers, $2,511.- or; interest, $l, 908.60; town officers, $1, ,021. 72; general expense, $2, 2,087.- A; and other items, totalling $l6,- 279.14.
 Nineteen persons or families, includ- ing four insane, were supported wholly or in part by the town.
 The property and tools owned by the town, including the town hall and five school houses, are valued at $25,- $50.
 The treasurer reports receipts from all sources, of $37, 235. 65, balanced by expenditures; liabilities, SAT, 505, not including the town deposit fund, a con tingent liability, 2,909.60; assets, $11, ,736. 33, showing liabilities over assets, of $35, ,768.67.
 The school committees report shows total expended for school mainten- ance of $10, ,692.95, with $3, ,716.46 re- ceived from the state and outside pupils, (the latter having paid $1, 108. : 30,) which, deducted from the above, shows the net cost of the schools to have been $6, 976.49. A reference to the new addition to the local school house gives assurance that its cost will probably not exceed the $4,000 appro- priation.
Connecticut western news., 1915-09-23
SUFFRAGE-PR0 AND CON
Pro-.

The Annual Convention of the Con. necticut Woman Suffrage Association which is to be held in Hartford, Octo- Der 19, 20. q. will be the largest suf. frage convention in the history of Con- nect;cut. In 1910 only four or five towns or cities in Connecticut had any kind of suffrage organization and the whole number of members of the c. w.. $. A. was less than 800. Today the enrollments mount up to close on 2S, - 900. There are over seventy local leagues or clubs and many of the towns where leagues are not yet organized have town suffrage leaders and are do- ing active suffrage propaganda. The income of the Association, instead of amounting to a few hundred dollars will this year amount to over S25, 900 and the local leagues spend quite as much again in their local work.
 Besides the annual convention which includes the whole of the state it has been found necessary to hold local county conventions, in order to bring the workers closer together and to give opportunities for fuller reports. Such a convention was held in Torrington on Thursday of last week, and similar county conventions have also been held in Fairfield and Windham counties within the last two months. At the Torrington Convention the presiding officer was Mrs. A. E. s. Taylor, chair. man of the county in the c. W. S. 4.
 Hartford. Conn. Press Sec.
Connecticut western news., 1915-09-23
Peg O. My Heart.

Oliver Morosco's splendid production of J. Hartley Manners comedy of youth "Peg O. My Heart" :" will be the attraction at the Mahaiwe Theatre, Great Burlington, Friday Oct.1. The title role will be played by Miss Dorothy Mackaye, remarkable pretty and clever aspirant for histrionic hpnors. She was selected by Mr. Morosco from more than four hundred applicants as being idealistic for the part. The supporting cast is one of more than usual ability, and is said to be of equal strength with the one which recently concluded a run of over 600 performances at the Cort Theatre, New York city. The manager promise an exact replica of the original scenic pro- duction which will be brought here in its entirety.
Connecticut western news., 1915-09-23
Bethel Mans Serious Crime

The Bridgeport Farmer says: For a serious crime against eight year old Beatrice Downs as she was going to Sunday school, Thomas Washburn, a middle aged Bethel resident, was sentenced to states prison by Judge Shumway i'll the criminal superior court Thursday morning. The court imposed sentence of not more than seven and not less than one year.
 The child left her home without an escort and started to walk along the railroad track in order to save time. Washburn accosted her and after gain ing her confidence, took her by the hand and led her to secluded spot where the crime was committed.
Connecticut western news., 1915-09-23
Smith Farm Sold.

An important real estate transaction took place last Saturday, in the transfer of Fred Gillette's farm known as the Edwin Smith place, located ou Smith Hill, through George W. Halls real estate agency, to Mir. George H. Mitch ell, of New York and Salisbury, who is expected to erect a mansion there in the near future. The location com. mands a view into three states-Con- necticut, New York and Massachusetts and overlooks all the lakes within a wide radius, and many villages.
Connecticut western news., 1915-09-23
President Johnston's Appeal.

President Frank H. Johnston, of the Connecticut Chamber of Commerce, contributes to the Waterbury Chamber s attractive Year Book for 1915, the fol- lowing concerning the State Chamber:
 "The state of Connecticut needs an efficiency doctor at the present time, not but what we are doing fairly well, !, but that we ought to do great deal better, and do it oftener We have many broad, progressive citizens who want to do things, and judging from the results of the past six months, these citizens are just beginning to realize what powerful civic machinery is at their disposal in the Connecticut Cham Der of Commerce.
 'It has come to stay-it is doing things, and men of responsibility must get better acquainted with our cause and desires, and give personal assist ance in these statewide movements.
 "There Is no limit to the good the Connecticut Chamber of Commerce can accomplish, and the association of I8,- 900 business men is bound to be a powerful influence in bringing about an efficient and economical government of the people, and by the people.
 "We do not need more laws; we need fewer laws and more economy.
 Organizations combining civic and business interests are formed in every community that is up-to-date and are thus concentrating their efforts and in- fuence in the State Chamber of Con- merce. Watch it grow-study its work-and give us your enthusiastic support.
 "Be proud of Connecticut, and help us weave into it's civic fabric the best ideals of the men, women and children of our new population, the citizens of the future.'' y
Connecticut western news., 1915-09-23
Odd Bits of News.

Cleveland, O.-"What's your name?" asked the street repair department time keeper of a worker. "I Wonder" the man replied. Don't kid me, what's your name ?'' "I Wonder, Wonder |" The mans name was Fly Wonder.
 Richmond, Mo. - Mrs. Catherine Roberts, 76 years old, was troubled with swollen gums. A few days later, the edges of new set of teeth, her third, appeared. Shortly she will have a complete set.
 Martins Ferry, O.-Near the River side Bridge company's factory house. boat, loaded with pretty young vaca- tionists, was moored. But when the girls began to disport in the water every day, in garbs described as "close to nature," the workmen in the factory threw down their tools and spent their time in the windows and on the roofs of the building watching the antics of the fair bathers. Now the bridge com- pany is suing to compel the girls to move their houseboat.
 Kalamazoo, Mich.-On the same day, Eva Jackson found sister from whom SIl6 udl Deeu s6JtudlSN TUT bNSuIy years; helped to celebrate the twenty first birthday of Charles R. Olmstead, and then, to cap the climax, married him. The sister is the wife of Arthur Brewer, friend of Olmstead, through whom the sisters traced their kinship.
 Dallas, Tex-Tweet! Tweet! Every time Miss Esther Hoffman, beautiful yOuDu eoniaty orirI of thic town takes a step, her pet canary sings. She car ries the bird everywhere with her dangling from her hand in a dainty cage.
 Temple, Tex.-Esther Grant, H. years old, is the mother of pound baby girl. She is supposed to be the youngest mother known to medical science. Her stepfather, being held in jail for the crime, committed suicide.
Connecticut western news., 1915-09-23
hSid" Spencer.

Sidney K. Spencer, for 20 years con- ductor on the Hartford Springfield line, died at the Hamdeu Hospital i'll Spring field, Tuesday morning, following an operation for appendicitis, aged 60 years. He had been railroad man for more than 35 years, and was passen- ger conductor on the old Housatonic Berkshire division) up to about 25 years ago. He was born in West Stock bridge and was brother of Conductor Clarence Spencer, and leaves a wife and one son, in Springfield.
Connecticut western news., 1915-09-23
Inheritance Tax.

The attorney-general has given an opinion to the state treasurer on the payment of the four mill inheritance tax. The question asked by the treasurer was if he could receive from the executor or the administrator of the estate of a resident who died since August 1, when the law went into effect and on which estate the tax had not been paid for five years, the amount of tax due. The attorney general re- piled that the estate in question came under the law of 1915 and that the treasurer could take the tax and receipt for it.
Connecticut western news., 1915-09-23
pr. Shannon a Delegate.

Lieut.. Gov. Clifford B. Wilson mayor of Bridgeport, has appointed Dr. Thomas I. Shannon as a delegate to represent Bridgeport at the second an. nual New England tuberculosis confer. ence to be held in Springfield, Mass. Oct. 23 and 24. Because of his exten- sive experience as a specialist in tuber. culosis and as owner of the shannon sanitarium in Falls Village, Dr. shan non is well qualified to represent Bridgeport.
Connecticut western news., 1915-09-23
54 TO BE MADE
Applicants for Voting Privilege to
 Take Oath Saturday.

Following is the list of persons "to be made" voters, in whose behalf a claim was made to the registrars, that they are entitled to registration at the meeting of the selectmen and town clerk to be held in Town Hall next Saturday. There are 54 in the list. Reinstatements indicated by (r) Babb, Ernest L., Huden, Charles Baldwin, Bert, KeeTan, James Jr., Bates, Edward, Klllewee, James Beaupre, Tracy, Koon, Stephen, Bebee, Wm. (r), Laffargue, Roy, Boinay, Geo. Jr., Lester, Harry Bond, William, Maibie, Raymond Cam, Ivan, Merritt J. Lawrence Clearwater, Fred, Miller, Henry Cobb, Albert E., Minacci, Isador Cole, George A, Odgers, Harry Condon, Henry, Perkins, Theron Crichton, A. B., Proper, Lloyd DeForest, Fred, Rhoades, Albert w. Fitch, George, Rix, Joseph, Jr. Fitzgerald, Win. Roster. Charles Jr. Fuller, Edward, Sedgralli, John Garvin, Fred XIV. Shields, Fred Garvin, James, Smith, Albert Gaylord, Harold, Smith, William Gibbons, Samuel Spencer, John H. Gibbs Arthur, Steinhilber, John Glass, Frank W. Stone, Edwin B. Goggin, Micheai, SweeneyWm, (r) Green, David, White. Arthur Haywood. J. w., Winters, Melvin Heaphy, George, Winters, Peter
Connecticut western news., 1915-09-23
Killed m Corn Cutter.

Edward Lynch, aged 35, farmland, was badly crushed and cut up in corn cutting machine in New Canaan, Wed. nesday. He died almost immediately. He was running the machine when the belt broke and the end caught hlm ard whirled him into the wheels and gears. The fiywheel then hurled him nearly 25 feet. He leaves a wife and one child.
Connecticut western news., 1915-09-23
Queer Runaway.

A street car sprinkler and trolley car collided on North Main street in Waterbury, Friday afternoon and the two ran wild down the hill and across Exchange place until Joseph Hatcher,
 a passenger, plugged the brakes. The motorman and conductor of the trolley car jumped but Motorman Myer of the sprinkler stuck to the car. He was in jured about the chest but not seriously.
Connecticut western news., 1915-09-23
Schoolboy Drowned.

Herbert Lewis, a fifteen. year-old schoolboy, was drowned in Lake Housa- tonic at Derby, Thursday. When the schools were closed on account of the heat, Lewis, with a number of school mates went to the lake to bathe. He had one out quite distance from shore when he was seen to sink and did not appear again. The body was recovered
Connecticut western news., 1915-09-23
Killed b; Lightning.

During the storm in Seymour, Fri. day afternoon, lightning struck and killed John Gergyza, 35, laborer on dairy 1arm near there. With three companions, he crawled beneath farm wagon, but as the rain came down heavier, he started to run towards a large apple tree. Just as he reached it, lightning struck the tree.
Connecticut western news., 1915-09-23
Killed by Heat.

Wikton Valatkosky, 40, was found dead in barn near Meriden, Friday afternoon, death being caused by the heat. He was a farm hand and had worked in a corn field. He leaves a wife and several children.
Connecticut western news., 1915-09-23
Jitney Driver Held.

John Weimer, of New London, driver of a jitney, was in the police court in Norwich, Friday morning charged with manslaughter. His car struck and killed Henry Wall, 69 years old, on Labor Day.
Connecticut western news., 1915-09-23
Con.

According to the Denver Post and the Rocky Mountain News of July 10, 1915, 361 divorces were granted in the city of Denver from July to July 10, 1915, inclusive. On July II all previ- ous records were broken by application for 54 divorcesl During that same time an average of seven marriage li- censes a day were applied for.
 According to the U. s. Census Ab- stract, one woman resident of Denver is divorcee to every 39 married.
 Yet women have voted in Colorado for more than 20 years
 Hartford, Conn. Press Chairman.
Connecticut western news., 1915-09-23

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Connecticut western news., 1915-09-23

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Evening star., 1915-12-12
WILL IGNORE FORD PARTY.
The Netherlands Government to
Withhold Recognition.

THE HAGUE, via London, December
IL. 1885 p.m.-Neither encouragement,
recognition nor support in any shape
or form will be offered to the Ford
peace party by the Netherlands govern
ment. according to information from
official sources given to a correspondent
of the Associated Press. Government
officials. it was indicated, naturally
noted the party's departure and also
received notification thereof from the
leader, but no reply was forwarded
No opposition will. however, be placed
in the way of the party landing in
Holland, but should the activities of
it's members become embarrassing
while here they will in all proba bi1ity
be requested to transfer their head :
quarters to other than Dutch territory.
Private pacificists. of whom there are
many in this country. probably VIII
welcome the Ford party as an addition
to their ranks.
The impression prevails that the gem
eral public and the press are inclined
to regard the Ford party without the
slightest interest, as the OPINION IS
widely prevalent here that peace VIII
not be achieved by the efforts of pacif-
icists. but as a result of hard-fousht
battles in which one antagonist sue
cumbs.
Evening star., 1915-12-12
PARTY SAILS FOR COLON.
Scientists to Ascertain Soil Condi.
tions Adjacent to Panama Canal.

NEW ORLEANS, December IA
comm ission of scientists, GeoloSists
and educators. named by the National
academy of Science at President Will
sons suggestion to investigate the
geological formation of territory ada
cent to the Panama canal to ascertain
what steps may be taken to prevent
further slides. sailed from here today
on the steamer Turrialba for Colon.
Members of the commission are DR.
{. r. Van Hise, president of the Uni
versity of Wisconsin,, chairman: II. L.
Abbott. Cambridge, Mass: DR.. J. C.
Branner. president of Leland Stanford
University Whitman Cross, United
States geodetic survey. J. +. Hayford
Northwestern University, Evanston
III; Harry Fielding Reid. Johns Hop
kins University; r. c. Carpenter. Cor
nell University: Arthur p. Davis of the
reclamation bureau. Washington; John
r. Freeman. Providence, r. l., and
Z. s. Potter, Washington.
Evening star., 1915-12-12
COL. JAMES M. SMITH DIES.
Largest Landholder in Georgia Was
Seventy Years Old.

SMITHSONtA. Ga. December 11.--Co1.
James NJ. Smith the largest land holder
in Georgia, and whose vast plantation
in Oglethorpe county was unequaled
for its manner of operation, died sud-
denly while seated at his dining table
here today. He was seventy years old.
His wealth was reputed to be about
81 1000. .000.
His idea was to make his estate as
free from the necessity of outside pur-
chase as possible. To gain this end
he erected fertilizer plants. grist and
oil mills and otherwise made his plan
tation almost Independent.
Col. Smith was a bachelor and his
only near relative is brother.
Evening star., 1915-12-12
For Sprains,
Lame Muscles

Absorbine. Jr., brings quick relief
Keep il always at hand for instant
use. Athletes use Absorbine, Jr.. for
the muscle that has been strained,
for the cut or laceration that runs
chance of infection; for the abra-
sion that pains and the limbs that
are stiff and lame from over
exertion.
Walter johnson. the famous pitcher
of the Washington Americans, says:
"Absorbine, Jr.. is a first-clasS lini-
ment and rundown for tired mus
cles. ! have used it myself to ad-
vantage and can heartily recon-
mend it to ball players everywhere.
Absorbine, Jr., is a concentrated
antiseptic liniment-only few
drops required at an application. 1t
is safe. and pleasant to use-leaves
no greasy residue. Sold by most
druggists, s1.00 and $500 bottle or
postpaid. Liberal trial bottle for
1oc in stamps.
w F.. YOUNG, p. D. F.,
276 Temple ST, Springfield, Mass
Evening star., 1915-12-12
SUICIDE ON COLLEGE CAMPUS.
Wife of Dean Of Randolph Macon
Drinks Poison.

LYNCHBURG. Va. December Ii
Mrs. Grace Pattillo, wife of DR.. Nathan
A. Pattillo. dean of Randolph Macon
Womans College. committed suicide
in her home, on the college campus,
here this afternoon by drinking poison
while suffering from melancholia.
Prior to her marriage, in Baltimore,
sixteen years ago, she was teacher at
the Baltimore Peabody Music ConserVa-
tory. She has two sisters. Mrs. A. n.
Strother and Mrs. w. y. Finley, living
in Baltimore
Evening star., 1915-12-12
Release of Steamer Hooking.

J. HaLIFAN. \. s.. December 1.-THE
steamer Hooking of the American
Transatlantic Company, which was
seized by British crusier several
weeks ago. is to be released from GUS
tody here in compliance with. the ad-
miralty court order. and will be turned
over to 6. w. HansIey of the steam
ship firm of Pickford & Black, who
has been appointed agent for the
crown. The order was issued on ap-
p1ication of w. A. Henry, acting for
Deputy Minister of Justice Newcomb.
Evening star., 1915-12-12
Death of William Keith.

SI'e''IaT UlSilaINl u 7 W sEdF
FALLS CHURCH. Va, December IL
Word was received here today of the
death at Greenville S. c.. of William
Keith, noted Confederate veteran, father
of Barnett G. Keith of this place. Mr..
Keith, WHO has charge of bringing oleo-
margarine prosecutions :.nd the handling
Of tine Harrison act. because of illness
at home is unable to attend his fathers
funeral