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Connecticut western news., 1916-01-06
Odd Bits of News.

Springfield, Ill.-Mrs.' Isabella Ar mold who weighed 400 pounds, died recently. It was necessary to hold the funeral on the porch as the coffin was too large to pass through the doorway. Ten pallbearers were required.
 Morgantown, W. Va..-Twenty years ago Lewis M. Runner left home for Washington to patent a device. He had never been heard from since until recently, when he returned home. His wife, who had always said he would come back, welcomed him with open arms.
 Cottage Grove, Ore.-Bert Nokes set hen and then decided to move to Spokane, 300 miles distant. He ship ped biddy, her nest and all, by express, and twelve of the fourteen eggs matched.
 Rulo, Nab. ago Arthur Lytle, fisherman, located his hut on a small sand bar lying near the Missouri shore. Dirt washed into the bar, and now it is the size of two sections. Lytle turned farmer and has made a small fortune. Neither Missouri nor Ne braska demand taxes of him, but he cannot vote as his holdings are regarded as under the jurisdiction of the na- tional government. He has resided on the land 22 years.
 Wichita, Kas.-Whenever Mrs. Louis E. Fisher tries to telephone, her right arm and side become numb and she be- comes unconscious. His affiiction is a case of nerves. Several years ago she received a shock while telephoning.
 Biddeford, Me.-James Sargent has the original human calf. It has human skin, covered with human hair. A luxuriant beard hangs from its chin. When it attempts to below, it emits sounds resembling a child crying. Otherwise it is a normal calf.
 New Manchester, Ind.-For 90 days hog belonging to O. O. Hudgleson lived off the fat of its own body. The hog got into huge stack of straw and couldn't get out. It weighed 250 pounds, but when found had shrunk to less than 100 and was still alive.
Connecticut western news., 1916-01-06
HAVOC AT TWIN LAKES
What Rev. Gillette Saw on Tour cf
 Inspe ection.

Rev. E. c. Gillette, the Pilgrim pastor, made a pilgrimage to Twln Lakes, Saturday, to inspect the condi tion of his cottage, and other cottages which had been burglariously entered or dismembered an1 disemboweled by Old Boreas, during the previous Sun- day morning storm. What he found was something scandalous. The front porch roof of the Gillette cottage had been ripped loose bodily, 4x6 posts and all, and hurled, intact, clear over the roof of the cottage, and even over the top of the tile chimney, without touch ing either, and landed thirty feet to the rear of the building. The cottage itself suffered no further damage.
 One corner of the Gardner cottage was crushed in, like an egg she'll, by a large tree that was broken off and hurled against it by the terrific force of the wind.
 The Mabie cottage, Sometimes called the Miles cottage,) suffered a com pound fracture of the kitchnelle, which was attached to the rear. This "elle" was completely twisted away from the main bailding and mauled and mangled beyond recognition.
 The ell of the CCdding cottage, which served as a kitchen, had its spinal column and several ribs broken by big tree that fell upon it.
 The Carpenter cottage was sight to behold. The front half of its roof was ripped off and sent skylarking through the woods; the sitting room walls were crushed in, and the edifice was practically total wreck. The stone chimney was blown down and its component parts distributed over the real estate Of dozen neighbors. County Commissioner J. S. Tracy, of Falls Village, a gentleman of unim- peachable veracity, declares that he picked up some of the stones from this chimney on the street in Falls Village, distance of five miles as the stone flies.
 Sore other cottages received some what less vicious attention from Old Boreas, but had mighty narrow escapes.
 The destruction of the trees that skirt the lower edge of the lake was simply appalling. Many large pines, up to two feet ill diameter, were blown down, being either broken off at the trunk or literally pulled up by the roots. Between the Mitchell cottage and the old ''picnic ground" MT. Gill lette counted no less than 90 trees so broken or uprooted. The number of trees in the grove that were destroyed is undoubtedly considerably in excess of 1O0
 On the property of Judge Roraback, at the northeast corner of the lake, a large number of trees which the Judge prized highly, went down ill the savage gale, which was unprecedented in it's mighty violence.
Connecticut western news., 1916-01-06
Twin Doors.

Walter King Stone, the artist and illustrator, who resides at "Twin Doors" on the Falls Village road, is not really poor penman-certainly his chirography is not nearly so illegi. ble as that of most artists, literary and professional people, especially clergy men-yet it seems that some of his correspondents have more or less diff ficulty in deciphering the address of his domain. For example, his Twin Doors' adapts itself to variety of interpretations, as attested in the fact that he has received letters bearing on the envelopes such distortions as Irwin Doors, Live Boors, Iron Door, Four Doors, Troin Dives, Twin Davis, Turn Doors, From Doves, etc.
Connecticut western news., 1916-01-06
Old, But Worth Repeating.

"What is phenomenon ?" asked one workman of another.
 "It's like this: Suppose you were to go out into the country and see a field of missiles growing"
 "Yes."
 "well, that would not be a phe. nomenonl"
 "No, that's quite clear" agreed the other man.
 But suppose you were to see a dark singing away up in the sky?''
 "Yes."
 Well, that would not be phe- nomenonp'
 ''No, that also seems clear.
 But imagine there is a bull in the field"
 "Yes."
 "Even that would not be aEphe- nomenon."
 "No."
 But now, Bill, look here. Suppose you saw that bull sitting on them thistles, whistling like lark-well, that would be phenomenon. Judge.
Connecticut western news., 1916-01-06
THE HYMN SING
Notable Mixed Congregation at Christ
 Church Sunday Evening.


 The union "hymn sing" in Christ Church, last Sunday evening, was largely attended and greatly enjoyed. It was pronounced by several perhaps the most successful meeting For con- gregational singing that has yet been held. All the local churches were we'll represented in the congregation, as usual. A feature of the service which was unusual, however, was the fact that the scripture lessons were read, from the preachers desk, by Rev. Mir. Gillette, of Pilgrim Congregational church, and Rev. MT. Travis, of the Methodist church. It was the first time such a thing has been witnessed in Christ Episcopal Church, which, though small church, is a great deal broader than it looks. and stood the shock without the fiutter of shingle.
 The exercises opened with the usual Evening Prayer, and the congregational singing was mainly from the con- munity Christmas tree carol card. The entire congregation joined in the sing. ing and made the walls ring with the joyful sound.
 Rev. MT. Crichton. the rector, gave a brief address, prefaced with cordial welcome to. the people and a word of congratulation on this significant indi cation of the fine brotherly spirit that exists between the churches of the com- munity.
 The elaborate Christmas decorations were still in place and added greatly to the attractiveness of the beautiful interior of the church.
 Mrs. N. Watson Hardenbergh pre-. sided at the organ with her usual skill.
Connecticut western news., 1916-01-06
Mrs. w, D. Sheldon.

Mrs. Willis D. Sheldon died Monday afternoon, after lingering and pain ful illness with an incurable malady.
 The funeral will be held this fore. noon at 10 o'clock in Pilgrim church, Rev. E. c. Gillette officiating. Inter ment will be i'll Pittsfeld, the former home of deceased. She is survived by her husband and one son, Charles.
Connecticut western news., 1916-01-06
C. W. LIME co. SOLD
New England Lime Go. Absorbs An
 other Local Plant.

Negotiations which have been pend- ing for some time for the purchase of the Connecticut Western Lime Con- pany by the New England Lime Com- pany, were completed last week, when possession and control passed to the trust.
 The Connecticut Western Lime Com pany, owned and operated by Dr. Charles W. and Samuel U. Camp, had it's works on the Clayton road and pro. duces superious quality of lime.
 Possession was given December 2S.
Connecticut western news., 1916-01-06
Man Burned to Death.

Hendrick H. Wildman, 85. one of the best known residents of New Fair field and for more than half century prominent in political affairs in his town, died in the Danbury hospital Thursday from the effects of burns re- ceived Wednesday when a house in which he lived alone was destroyed by fire. Neighbors found the old man lying in the snow, unconscious.
Connecticut western news., 1916-01-06
Next New Years Day,

When New Year comes how far away It seems before next New Years day. So many things we plan to do, So many dreams that may come true, And many hopes to be fulfilled Before the frosts the flowers have
 chilled.
 And so we're glad 'tis far away, At New Years time, next New Years
 day.
 In spring and apple blossom time, When bees begin their murmurous
 chime
 Tn orchards where the oriole flutes And cUckoos COO with reedy lutes We cannot think of winter cold When this New Year will then be old. Frost, cold and snow seem far away When springtime sings her roundelay. When spotted lilies nod and swing Where bobolinks are roliicking, And roses blush meath June's caress While bees drone OCT their loveliness, Still far away next New Year seems, As moonlight in land of dreams, We know how quickly fades the rose, W6 hIlOW uOW SOOu UIl0 SuIuu0I SO6S, And yet another New Years day Seems, somehow, something far away. But when September's lusty gales Break up the "watch of nightingales," !" And swart October comes along Shouting a merry hunters song, In Indian colors blanketed, We know how soon this year is sped. And then now near, how very near, After November's rusty spear Has pierced the Indian summer haze And left us naught but drabs and grays, And, then, not very far away Seems that we called next New Years
 day.
 B. A. Hitchcock, in Hartford Times.
 ''I hear strange sounds in my ears, doctor.'
 "Well, where would you expect to hear them. "-Boston Transcript. To take a moving picture
 Of hired man was his notion, But he gave it up, for he couldn't find
 A hired man in motion. Jacksonville Times Union.
Connecticut western news., 1916-01-06

"In politics, said Senator Sorghum, "you must begin at the bottom of the ladder"
 "In what manner ?'
 "Well, us rule, the first thing you do is to shake the ladder in an effort to dislodpe the fellows ahead of you. |" Washington Star.
Connecticut western news., 1916-01-06

Pardon me-" said the drummer, "but somehow your courthouse looks to be in the wrong place."
 "Nope," replied the landlord of the Petunia tavern. "What makes it look so is that the town is in the wrong place to make the courthouse look in the right place. '-Kansas City Star.
Connecticut western news., 1916-01-06

"Mrs. Swelton is all wrapped up in her home."
 Perhaps so but she wears evening dress at outside functions. "-Boston Transcript.
Connecticut western news., 1916-01-06

About 1,555 women students are registered this year at the University of Wisconsin.
Connecticut western news., 1916-01-06
MARBLE WORKS DESTROYED
Ashley Falls Plant and Valuable Con-
 tents Burned.


 tents Burned.
 At about o'clock Monday morning, residents of Ashley Falls were awak- ened by the dancing reflections of bright light streaming into their win dows, and those who got up to investi- gate discovered that the entire plant of the South Berkshire Marble Company, near the station, was ill flames Soon there was a considerable gathering of men, and an alarm was sounded but the fire had gained such tremendous headway, and as means of fighting it were entirely lacking, they could do nothing but let it burn, and the result was the total destruction of the whole plant, consisting of one building 200x90 feet, and another 1C0x20, with all their contents, consisting of eight double gang saws for saving stone, polishers and other machinery for finishing marble panels. mouldings, etc., for partitions, counters. sinks, wainscoting, and similar products. The loss in cluded engines, two new boilers which had been installed only the Saturday before; the company's chemical fire engine, and other valuable property.
 The buildings were of wood, and burned rapidly and so fiercely that the engineer of the north bound night freight train saw the glare at Lime Rock and thought the fire was in Falls Village.
 About 35 men-marble cutters and quarrymen-were employed at the works, who are thrown out of employ ment by the fire. Engineer DeHart, who lives in Canaan, went up that morning, expecting to go to work as usual, but found nothing but the smoke stack standing.
 The loss is estimated at over S100,- 900 and there was an insurance on the plant, of $25, ,0O0 It has not been de- finitely decided whether the plant will be rebuilt The plant was purchased, only few years ago, by the present company, the officers of which are Beals Smith, president; F. A. Smith, treasurer, and J. W. Hall, general manager. N#
 It is stated that a carloaJ If finished marble, worth l,000. consigned to a Rhode Island firm, was all ready for shipment, but iC was impossible to move it away from the burning build .ngs, and it was ompletely destroyed.
 Miss Camps Glass Reception.
 The reception given by Miss Camp S dancing class, in Town Hall, Thurs lay night attracted about 75 light. footed persons to the hall, though the attendance would have been much larger if the conditions of travel had been more favorable. However, it proved an exceptionally enjoyable affair and everybody was in excellent spirits.
 There were ladies' costumes in evidence-and ladies, too-that would have graced a Four Hundred function on Fifth Avenue:
 The music was unique and entirely novel in this region, and consisted of piano and trap drum combination-the latter producing an astonishing amount of real music from variety of noise making devices. It was irresistible dance music and the dancers gave the musicians little rest.
 | During an intermission delicious punch was served, and it was Friday morning when the tired and delighted guests dispersed ito their several homes."
Connecticut western news., 1916-01-06

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The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-11-04
Tt hISemoriart

In loving memory Of u darling
baby, Macle Kemp, Jr., who left us
two years g today, November 9Th,
1914:
God knew all about it, how noble,
How gentle he was and how brave;
How brilliant his possible future
Yet put him to sleep in his grave.
God knew all about those who loved
him,
How bitter their trial must be;
And right through it all he is loving,
And God knows SO much better than
we.
So in the deep darkness we're trust
ing;
One day we shall say it was well
God took from his brow earth's laurels
And crowned him with deaths i'm
mortals.
Sadly missed by Mr.. and Mrs. Macle
Kemp, Mamie Kemp, grandmother;
Anna jefferson, Hettie Smith, Stella
Kemp, aunts.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-11-04

The Sun takes pleasure in calling
attention to the advertisement of
Nine. Mcclellan Todd, who has To-
Gated in this city. Nine. Todd has
been a beauty culturist for ten years,
manufactures all kinds of hair, guar
antees to grow the hair and says that
one trial will prove its merit. She
also teaches this trade in courses of
$3.50 and makes over good old hair
into just as good as new. Give her
a trial. Go over and inspect her sys-
TEN. 1926 Woodland avenue.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-11-04

II we should adopt the professional
Prohibition philosophy and prohibit
everything that is or may be abused.
there would not be anything left, for
everything is abused somewhere by
somebody. The professional Prohibit
zionist is the most dogmatic Of all
~so-called reformers; he asserts that
the drinking of any kind Of beverages
containing any amount of alcohol is
evil and only evil and therefore
should be prohibited by law. He does
not reason or argue-he asserts and
demands; he appeals to prejudice to
passion and to the unthinking mind.
He knows that 1t is easier to arouse
feeling than to awaken thought.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-11-04

The Pleasure Seekers Club began
it's seasons activities with a reception
Wednesday, October rs, from 8 to 10
o'clock at Lyric Hall. The refresh
ments served were in the clubs colors,
white and orange, as were the decora-
lions, which were further enhanced
by autumn foliage and halloween IA
yors. Musical numbers and readings
were given by distinguished guests
who represent our city's best talent.
The work Of the members will be di-
rected toward Domestic Science and
Charity during the present season.
Meetings are held the last Wednes-
day in each month.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-11-04

The Alpha Art Club celebrated it's
goth anniversary last Thursday even
ing at the Metropolitan Temple. Much
beautiful and artistic work was placed
on exhibition An excellent program
was rendered including addresses by
Mrs. Nellie Wilson, Mrs. o. B. John
son, Mrs. H. Gamble, Mrs. S. H.
Thompson, an original poem by Mrs.
E. J. Patterson, solo by Mrs. F. Sin
clair and duet by Mesdames Ella Nicely
and Louise Thompson, two associate
members. The Club song was written
by Mrs. Estella Hayden. On Friday
afternoon a dinner was given by the
club members in honor of Mrs. Gam
Bile, the clubs first president. Satur-
day evening a reception was held at
the M. & o. Hall. An interesting pro-
gram was rendered.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-11-04
THE GILT EDGE NEWS co.
r. Goode, Manager
23o3 Market ST. ST. Louis, Nc

Mr.. and Mrs. Anderson of Los An
geles, Cal, who have been visiting
their daughter, Mrs. S. E. Bean, 1882
Grand avenue, for the past two
months, returned home last Wednes-
day, October 25. The 23rd they were
the guests of honor at a dinner given
by Mrs. Bean. Besides a number of
other guests present was Mrs. Corrina
Galloway of st. Louis.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-11-04

Mr.. Eugene Edw. Vaughan enter
tanned a small party of friends at the
Willis Wood Theatre last night, wit
Messing Under Cover. The new
management of the theatre sometime
ago decided to make reservations for
Colored people in the second balcony.
1.-THE Marriage Game will be played
there next week.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-11-04

Mr.. George Curtis of Seattle, Wash,
who has been touring the Eastern
cities, en- route home, was the guest
of his foster brother and wife, Mr.. and
Mrs. Dougherty, 1917 Woodland ave-
me
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-11-04

The LaAnur Club girls met with
Miss Lola Smith, 1409 East 22nd
street, Thursday evening. Cake and
ice cream were served. The next
meeting will be at 2117 Flora venue.
MISS EARLINE SCHUYLER,
President.
LOLA SMITH, Secretary.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-11-04

FOR RENT-Furnished rooms, 2217
Michigan, End fl. Modern large front
room with use Of kitchen to reliable
man and wife-S2.50 a week. Other
rooms for $1.75 and $500. Mrs. Henry
B. Green.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-11-04

Miss Jessie Shepherd of Colorado
Springs, Col, and Mrs. Pearl Thomp-
son of Des Moines, Ia, were the guests
at luncheon Wednesday at the resi-
dence of Mrs. D. A. Holmes.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-11-04

The Old Maids Halloween party,
given by Mrs. Roscoe Williams, 2438
Woodland avenue, October 80, was an
enjoyable affair. Twenty beautiful
old maids constituted the party.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-11-04

For Sale-one five room and one
four room house hear 2 acres ground.
Brenmore edition. Hooker Grave a
line. Get off at T~wenty-first street, go
2 blocks north. ]. T. Haskell. Phone
DR.. Lambert, Rosedale 523
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-11-04

The Prohibitory statutes of Maine,
Kansas and the States in the South
have not changed the citizens of those
states.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-11-04

Mrs. NJ. B. Jones, 1412 East 18th
street, has returned home after spend
ing several months in Omaha with rel
atives and friends.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-11-04

FOR SALE-16 rooms furnished;
steam heat; electricity; gas; tele-
phone; near 6 car lines. All rented.
Selling on account of i'll health. Call
bell phone Grand 1546J.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-11-04

Mr.. and Mrs. Arkley Miss Fay Della
Martin and Miss Tortner Of Eudora,
Kansas, were the guests of Rev. l.. B.
Aleman, 534 Lydia venue
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-11-04
G. McELRoY
TRANSFER CO.,

Furniture and Piano Movers, Express
and Baggage.
Goods stored, packed and shipped by
experienced men.
The right price with truck and wagon
service.
1404-6 Holmes Street.
Bell phone Grand 1566-W.
Home phone Main 9172.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-11-04
to Rent

FOR SALE CHEAP-Heatins Stove,
medium size; combination, sas and
coal; cheap. Call Bell Phone East
4154J. D. ALLEN.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-11-04
Shoes for growing boys and girls at
$500. Pages, 1907 East 18th st.

The Charity ball by the Clippers
will eclipse anything given this sea
son Don't forget the date-Monday
evening, November 6, at Lyric hall.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-11-04

WANTED-To give a home for the
winter to a nice, settled woman or
young lady. Call Bell Phone, East
35SW. Mrs. Wilson.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-11-04
SECOND CHRISTIAN CHURCH.

2 n oodIa V
Bible school at $3.50 a. M; preach.
ing and Communion at IL a. m; Y. p.
S. G. e. at Z p. m; preaching at S:15
p. m; prayer meeting Wednesday at
$3.50 p. M; Christian Woman's Board
Of Missions Thursday at 2 p. m.
WILLIAM ALPHIN, Pastor.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-11-04

=
Nine. Benton Dean, the popular
milliner, resides at 1910 Troost
avenue, where she Is elegantly To-
Gated and will be extremely pleas
ed to meet her many friends and I
customers at that number. Bell
phone Main 21o2J.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-11-04

Mrs. w. H. Baker went to Quincy,
ILL.,, the 22nd to visit with parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew Carpenter.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-11-04

Miss Flossie Bass of South Park,
Kansas, left Sunday for Baltimore to
teach in the public schools of that
city.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-11-04

$1.75 and $500 will start any child
to- school with good shoes on. See
PAGE at 1907 e. 18th st.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-11-04

FOR RENT-Five large rooms, 2114
Bales avenue Inquire on premises.
Bell Phone East 1850.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-11-04

KANSAS CITY, KAS
BY Mrs. zenobia Nelson.

Prof. Henly L. Cox, Principal Wen
dell Phillips Schools, Kansas City,
Mo-, will be the speaker at the Forum
Sunday afternoon at the Metropolitan
Temple.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-11-04

Furnished room in modern house;
private family; furnace heat. 274f
Woodland avenue.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-11-04

WANTED-By experienced seam
stress, work with. dressmaker. Bell
phone Grand 1237W.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-11-04

For Sale on easy payments, a SIR.
Cottage at s14 Highland. See owner,
t12 E. Missouri Ave. Home, Main 642.
Bell, Main 4t0s.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-11-04

FOR RENT-Furnished, strictly
modern. steam heat. Fred Manuel.
$40 Jefferson Ave. Bell phone. Main
2257.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-11-04

CIT NE VS.


Miss Lena C%rowenberg, 1921 High
land avenue, is very i'll with typhoid
fever.