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The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1919-12-02

an old circus chariot. There was gilt
and holly and evergreen trimming 10
profusion. Four horses were attach
ed and upon a sort Of throne In the
center was seated a gorgeously at
tired Santa Claus.
"We'll better start" spoke one of
the men. IF we want to get to Am.
herst before everybody Is abed." and
catching sight of a sign on the chariot
Sidney was made aware Of the fact
that to advertise a new soap this
modern publicity van was touring the
district. giving away samples as hol-
hday presents.
"Step into that low space at the
back" he whispered to Edna. I'VE
shall be safe there"
When the unique Santa Claus We
hicle arrived at the edge of Amherst.
the fiuttering lovers left II unnotieed
There was hurried walk to the home
Of clergyman.
The same telegram was sent by the
happy bride and bridegroom to John
Lane and Martin Freer. 1t read:
mr.. and Mrs. Sidney Freer wish
their loving friends a Merry. Merry
Christmas"
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1919-12-02

man a chance to take more space.
We cannot help IL and must accept
all legitimate advertising If we have
the room.
1t pleases us to sell space to the
merchant who realizes that advertise
ing is business necessity, but we
will not, if we can help it, take the
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1919-12-02

money Of the man who simply gives
~ an order for space who does it to
keep the wolf from OF. door. Re-
member this--according to Brad
street, IS per cent. of the failures
in 1918 were non advertisers--FIag,
Deshler, Ohio.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1919-12-02


"Then you shall hear from me when
have matured all my plans" prom
ised Sidney.
There was q certain solace for Sid
ney In climbing the high garden wall at
the rear of the Lane grounds and gaz-
ing up at the window of the room that
held his hearts. treasure. He had
note written detailing his plans and
hopes. and he had almost despaired
of delivering it. when, the afternoon
before Christmas. he observed that
the window was open.
Sidney added a few lines to the
note. gathered up handful Of snow.
enclosed the note In the white sphere.
aimed. let fly and it passed through
the open window.
The note had suggested the elop-
ment he and Edna had previously dis
cussed. He had added line. II will
be In the lane at eight O'Clock. Don't
fail me-"
There was light In that upper win
dow. now closed. when Sidney return
ed, and the lamp was set in pc
cuiiar way. Across the frosted inside
Of pane two words had been scratch
ed. reading: "At eight"
A few minutes later the light was
!. extinguished and a speeding figure
crossed the garden. unlocked a rear
door In the wall and the lovers were
united.
"Quick." spoke Sidney. ut is a ques-
ton of getting to friend of mine. a
clergyman at Amherst"
He clasped Edna's arm and they
hurried down the lane.
The lane the fugltlves were now In
was deep with snow. As they neared
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1919-12-02

The merchants who usually "yell"
the loudest about outside advertising
is the one who donates an ad two
weeks in each month, or maybe he
doesn't advertise at all. The Flag is
for the home merchant, but if he does
not use it he only gives the outside
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1919-12-02

Middlesooro and out-of-town cap
itaIists will soon begin the construc-
ton Of a modern hotel to cost $685.
900. Plans are being drawn by a
Louisville architect. The new hotel
will be on Cumberland avenue, the
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1919-12-02
main thoroughfare Of the town. Why
not Mt. SterIing7

Don't waste time weeping over the
troubles Of the rich; il you'll just
keep going yeah soon be rich enough
to have jingling troubles Of your
own.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1919-12-02

a large Darn With
In which showed a
light Sidney drew
Edna through its
open door.
1--WE must hide
for a SPELL" he
said. and. as quite
; breathless. they
entered the great
rambling 8 tru c.
ture. they stared
In amazement at
a scene strange
and striking.
In its center was
what looked like
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1919-12-02

ma. "Oh. don't let
them do It'll" and
sid ey replied,
"Have you the faith
to believe In me. to
act with me with
out question II |
fnd a way to de-
feat two old men.
who have forgot
ten what Low e
means?"
II have given
you my heart sole
" and trustingly,"
q n S W ere d Edna
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checked school,
~ boy on bis new red
<0I0K sled sped down the
HIGA long snow-cIad hill. A
llll 81 NV dozen gayly chatterine
lW\ mi girls tripped towards
kM\//1N the lightly frozen pond
WDUN/ with their skates. A
MI VIZ farmer came into view
NSl IN with Q wagon load Of
newly cut Christmas
&S<Y6 trees. Yuletide cheer
X was effervescing. but
there was no responsive
echo Of lts fervor IN the hearts Of
John Lane and Martin Freer.
I'm In accord with you completely"
the latter was saying. MY son, Sid.
neg, has the chance Of his life to enter
law career In the city. Since he
fell In love with your half niece and
ward, Edna. he seems to have lost all
ambition Of making his way outside Of
winning her.
"A foolish fancy" declared John
Lane. EDNA Is toe young to think Of
marrying"
I'VE are going to send Edna away
to a private boarding school after the
holidays" he continued. "and that will
probably end the affair"
Meantime Edna Merrill pinned In her
prisonlike solitude and Sidney sought
to devise way to get word to her.
At their last meeting he had said.
mo matter what comes. they shall not
part vs."
"They are going to send both Of
ms away, widely apart" mourned Ed
Connecticut western news., 1919-10-23

When you want your land posted, order some No Trespassing signs at The Canaan Printing Company.
 Advertise-it pays.
Connecticut western news., 1919-10-23
CANAAN VALLEY

Over eighty friends and relatives met at the home of MT. and Mrs. Jarvis c. Stevens Monday evening, it being the 18th anniversary of their marriage, the couple were recipients of nice and useful presents, among which was linen sheet, home made, by the greatgrandmother of Mrs. Ste vens, and presented by Mrs. Anson Lawrence of Canaan. Refreshments were served, the evening was pleas antly enjoyed with games and social ly, all wishing MT. and Mrs. Stevens many happy returns of the day.
 MT. and Mrs. Crosby and daugh- ter of Hartford called on friends in this place Sunday.
 Rev. Robert Fletcher of East Ca naan spoke in Literary Hall Wednes- 1 day evening.
 MT. and Mrs. B. L. Frink visited friends in Winsted and Pleasant Val ley last Thursday.
 About 70 attended the New Eng land supper at Literary Hall Satur, day evening, over eighteen dollars was realized, everyone seemed tc have good time.
 Geo. Dean and family of Maple Hill, Falls Village were visitors a F. H. Langdon's Sunday, also al auto party from Waterbury.
Connecticut western news., 1919-10-23
SALISBURY

The home of MT. and Mrs. Samuel Bushnell was the scene of very pretty wedding, when their daughter Louise, was married to Milton Green on Wednesday evening, Rev. c. B.. Carpenter officiating. The house was very prettily trimmed with autumn leaves. The brides dress was of blue georgette, with silk trimming. The bride was attended by her sister, Lucy Bushnell, and Charles Holmes was the best man. A bountiful collation. was served, after which the bride and groom left for a short wedding trip, after which they will make their home for the present, on Long Island, where MT. Green has a good position. The bride was the recipient of many and very useful presents.
 Mrs. Mary Petersen is visiting friends and relatives in Bridgeport this week.
 J. s. Basinger and family returned to the city on Monday.
 W. P. Bishop, Mrs. Jacob Fitting and daughter and the Misses Clara Bishop and Helen Eggleston motorec to Windsor on Sunday and spent the day.
 Miss Margaret Coons of Water. bury spent Sunday in town.
 Mrs. H. A. LaHar and daughter went to New Britain on Monday where they will make their home.
 Arthur Young and family anC Monroe Bailey and family have moved to North Adams, where they will make their future home.
 Mrs. Harry Jones and son have returned to Winsted, where the! have secured a tenement.
 The funeral of Harry L. Price who has been in the Winsted Hospita for the past few weeks, was helc from his late residence on Sunda. afternoon, Rev. J. c. Goddard ant Rev. c. B. Carpenter officiated. Tn, Masons conducted the services at th grave. The deceased leaves beside his wife, four sisters, brother ant nephews, all of whom attended tn funeral.
Connecticut western news., 1919-10-23
EAST CANAAN

Sunday morning the church was pr ettily decorated with autumn leaves, fruit and vegetables, and a good sermon appropriate to Harvest Sunday.
 The Old Folks Concert, in spite of a rainy night was decided success, little over $5O.OO realized. It was so we'll liked, by request it will be repeated next Monday night, Oct. 27th. The committee in charge wish to thank the ones outside the choir, who helped out so much, also Mrs. Geo. Porter who so kindly donated the use of village hall.
 Mrs. Robert Fletcher and Miss filling attended the W. c. T. U. convention in Willimantic last We'd nesday and Thursday.
 Mrs. Flora Mcintyre is home for a time with her daughter who has been | i'll.
 Mrs. Edward Goodwin made a short call at G. K. Goodwin's last week
 Mrs. Grace Gangell is i'll with diphtheria. Miss Amanda Allyn is caring for her.
 Friday evening there will be a meeting of the Park committee at Mrs. Dunning's. R. c. Ware will be present and requests all the commit. tee to meet him. ! The w. c. T. U. will hold a meet. ing with Mrs. Fletcher Thursday afternoon.
 Mrs. Belle Whiting returned tc New York Saturday, after a st~y o1 several weeks here.
 Miss Jennie Webster of Hal .forc and Wallace Webster of Waterbury were at E. s. Roberts over Sunday.
 Miss Bullock of Brooklyn, N. Y. i a guest of her cousin, Mrs. H. F , Lawrence. Mrs. Myron Porter and daughte l Dorothy who have been at Mrs. Por ter's several months went to Derb, Saturday.
Connecticut western news., 1919-10-23
FALLS VILLAGE

Mrs. A. s. Davis of Sheffield called on friends in town last Tuesday. Mrs. George Bogue of Kent was Tn town Tuesday.
 Mrs. Arthur Wagoner visited Mrs. George Andrews in Millerton, N. Y. from Friday until Sunday.
 Harry Brinton of Waterbury was an over-Sunday guest of his mother. Mrs. Frank Kott and daughter of Waterbury have been at Fred Blake's.
 George Wilkinson and family came up from Bridgeport Monday to spend a few days with his brother on Brin- ton Hill.
 Lester Root of Norfolk is visiting at Fred Blake's for few days.
 Carroll Burkett was the guest of his father in Danbury Tuesday.
 Miss Lucy E. Kiernan spent Sun day at her home in Ore Hill.
 Miss Nellie Rectal has returned home from Lal;eville where she has been visiting fer a few days. ?. B. Burnett is on the sick list. Miss Josephine Hallock has pur- chased new automobile.
 Dr. Harry Bartle of Lakeville was in town Saturday evening, calling on his brothers.
 A birthday party was given Bruno Heinz one evening last week. A good time was reported by all who attended A birthday party was given Walter Rogers on Tuesday evening. Avery pleasant evening was spent.
 Mrs. R. A. Woodin spent Saturday at the Winsted Hosiptal with her brother, John Garrity, who is a patient at the hospital
 Mr. and Mrs. E. II. Kilmer of New Haven was in town Sunday. MT. Kilmer spent his boyhood days in this village.
 Emil Mertens left Saturday tc attend the funeral C. his father in Danbury.
 A son was born on October 9th tc MT. and Mrs. Charles Hyman.
 Nurse Hillyer attended a suffrage meeting held in Norfolk on Tuesday afternoon.
 Miss Dora Heinz is assisting al E. J. Hornbeck's dry goods store.
 Miss Belle Hanchett, who has beer assistant at the local post office fol the past several years has resigned her position.
 A dance will be held at the village hall on Thursday evening.
 It is reported that Rev. c. F Bristol has been secured as pastor O: the Methodist church and that he vii commence his duties here on Novem Der 2d.
 Mrs. George I. Ayres has accepted a position as assistant to Postmaste1 M. G. Marcy.
 Mrs. Yates and daughter of Nev York city are stopping at M. G Marcy's for a time.
 P. B. Burnett has been on th sick list for the past several days.
 J. s. Tracy was in session with tn other County Commissioners at Win sted on Monday.
 Next Friday evening, October 31st a general Halloween celebration O public nature will be /held il Grange Hall at South Canaan.
Connecticut western news., 1919-10-23
NEWS from NEARBY F0WRS

spent the summer here, have re- turned to New York.
 Nathan A. Smythe and family have returned to Englewood, N. J. having spent the summer here. MT. and Mrs. Mead of Great Bar rington are spending a few days at the home of Miss Pettibone.
 The annual meeting of the Norfolk branch of the American Red Cross was held at the library Wednesday.
 MT. and Mrs. Larkin Mead are at their home here for a few days. Jerry O'Connell has accepted a position in Hartford and entered upon his new duties Monday morning
 Miss Agnes Fields has returned to Hartford to resume her duties.
 MT. and Mrs. Paul E. Blanchard left Monday morning for Petersburg, Va, where MT. Blanchard is located as Q Knights of Columbus secretary at Camp Lee.
 George B. Case has been spending few days in New York.
 The Unity club has undertaken the task of picking up papers along the streets of the village.
 w. A. Baker, who with his family has spent several summers at the D. H. Rowland house, is shipping Q carload of horses, cows and swine tC his country home in New Jersey.
 Winthrop Cone and Theron Rock. well left Friday for a several days 1 fishing excursion in Nova Scotia.
Connecticut western news., 1919-10-23
ASHLEY FALLS

MT. and Mrs. William Sackett are visiting relatives in Waterbury.
 Mrs. Nellie Scovill from Torring- ton has been visiting her son, Harry O. Scovill and her aunt, Mrs. A. A. Heaton.
 Louis Gorham spent Sunday at H. c. Tallerday's.
 Miss Alice Bowen has resumed her duties at the s. N. E.. Telephone Go. after enjoying a two weeks vacation which she spent at her home.
 Miss Bertha Woodford has been visiting friends in Blanford, Mass. Mrs. Alvah Bailey is visiting Mrs Howard Bailey for short time.
 Starr H. Rood and friend MT Scott motored from Springfield and spent Sunday at c. L. Rood's.
 Miss Olive Rood spent the week end at her home.
 MT. and Mrs. Ezra Huntley enter tained relatives from Bristol or Sunday.
 MT. and Mrs. Monroe Bailey anc son Prentiss have been visiting Mrs Howard Bailey.
 MT. and Mrs. Jesse L. Goodwi, and son Harry were Sunday visitor at E. L. Woodford's.
 Ladies Aid met with Mrs. Johl Howes on Wednesday.
 MT. and Mrs. R. P. Lee spent Sun day with friends in Sheffield.
 Miss Silvernale of Lakeville i visiting at John Vosburgh's.
 Mrs. Annie Bownes is visiting rela tives in Ct. Burlington, Mass.
 Misses Minnie and Marjori Battershall from Chatham, N. Y. ar visiting their cousin, Miss Berth Woodford.
 Mrs. John Walker from East Cs naan visited friends here last weel
Connecticut western news., 1919-10-23
WEST CORNWALL

Mrs. Knickerbocker spent several days with Mrs. Theo. Sturges and also visited Mrs. R. K. Southwick, before returning to her home in New York
 Sergt. Harry A. Yutzler was in the hospital at Pittsfeld last week for an operation for the removal of his tonsils.
 This week Dr. Grand-Lienard ac- companied two other patients to Hill crest hospital.
 F. B. Wood and brother were in town last week on legal business. The dam across the brook, which assures a water supply for the hotel has been finished.
 R. F. Smith Jr. has been kept in the house with an attack of asthma. w. A. Preston and family have moved to Winsted where he has pur- chased property.
 The town has purchased MT. Preston's farm team and L. H. Niles is to drive same.
 l The ladies of Blazing Star Chapter No. 59, O. E. s. congratulate them selves that they are able to offer to the public such an attraction as
 Marion Hertha Clarke who will give her impersonation of "Pollyanna" at
 Masonic Hall the evening of Nov.
 1st. Those who heard Miss Clarke
 when she was here a few years ago
 in Peg O. My Heart, will be eager
 to take this opportunity of further acquaintance-Dot only with Miss Clarke but with Pollyanna in flesh
 and blood, whom they have known and loved between the covers of a
 book. A pleasing musical program
 by local talent is an added induce
 ment to attend.
 Rev Fred Smith and family have
 been spending a months vacation i'll
 the vicinity of Boston, but he returns
 in time to take charge of an interest.
 ing Harvest festival, with harvest
 sermon and decorations at the chape
 next Sunday afternoon and Hayes; Supper, free to all on the Mod!aN evening Following.
 The annual meeting of the Mis- sionary Society and also a business , meeting of the Ladies Aid Societ! were held with Mrs. Theo. Sturge on Friday of last week. ] An addition to Grange Hall wa } begun this week.
 l Whitcomb and Snyder of Cornwall 1 have built fine cobble stone chim 5 ney and fireplace for Dr. R. Grand Lienard, which adds greatly to hi l attractive residence.
 5 Perfect in attendance during Sep ) tember in our schools: Joseph O'Don l nell, Harold Bailey, Joseph Cole l Richard Monroe, William Flint, Ar = lington Yutzler, Ruth Dibble, Louis |, Whitney, George Flint, Irene War |, ner, Lillian Cole, Harriett Monroe |, Edwin Shurtleff, Irene Wadswortf r Doris Cole, Hazel Shurtleff, Ezr ! Niles, Joseph Hanic, Arnoul Warner y Mary Cox, Frieda Hale, Kennel f Bailey. Highest average for month t High grades, Harold Bailey. LoN : grades, Arlington Yutzler.
Connecticut western news., 1919-10-23

Misses Ruth and Julia Prindle have returned from visit with their niece, Mrs. Benjamin Barlow.
 Dr. and Mrs. W. w. Herrick have closed their summer home here and returned to New York for the winter. w. R. Wintringham, H. M. Hoag, Benjamin F. Wike and John Wike are enjoying a motor trip touring the White Mountains.
 Adelbert Middlebrook has been assisting in Hoag's store during MT. Hoag's absence.
 Miss Elizabeth St. John has return ed from Westport, where she has been visiting her sister, Mrs. J. A. Moore.
 Frank I. Rhynus spent the past week in Waterbury at the home of MT. and Mrs. John B. Lowell Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Cha3. Spanswick of Cohoes, N. Y. are visitors at the home of MT. and Mrs. w. K. Landon.
 Alanson Middlebrook is enjoying a two weeks vacation from his duties at Dakin's Store, and is spending the time in Bridgeport.
 Mr. and Mrs. Walter Reed have closed their home here for the sea- son, returning to New York for the winter.
 MT. and Mrs. c. H. Eggleston are on a two weeks trip visiting friends in Massachusetts, Vermont and New York city.
 Rev. and Mrs. F. A. Stickles were in Westfeld, Mass, during the pas week where they attended conference
 A special meeting of the Red Cros: will be held in the Red Cross room a the Casino on Saturday at 3 o'clock
 The auction held at John Hunter farm by Fahey & Randall was largel! attended and the prices realized were very satisfactory.
 Mrs. Martha Petit Rochrle passed away last Tuesday, at her home, a the age of 65 years. Her health hal been very poorly for the past tel years. Friday, September 18th, sh had shock and never spoke again , She was born at Dover Plains, Fl. ' 1854, and lived there the early par 9 pI lSI lllc- hCilS was q IIlCIIlDC1 Ol I&l , Second Dover Baptist church an , lived a good christian life. She ha , "a bright sunny disposition and wa I we'll thought of by all who knew he1
 She was the mother of ten childre , There are seven living, three son : and four daughter. She leaves t
 mourn her loss the aged husband i ! Sharon, George and Arthur MacNe
 of Sharon, Harry MacNeil of Water r town, Mrs. Charles Peters of Sharon ? Mrs. Perry Young of Waterbur! ! Mrs. Walter Adams of Little Res Q N. Y., Mrs. Susie Dingee of Dove
 Plains, N. Y.; also 21 grandchildre
 and ore greatgrandchild and man
 nieces and nephews; also a host C !. friends. The funeral was held { 7, Millbrook, N. Y. in the Brick mee : ing house. The remains were tende 4 ly laid to rest beside her son, wh Q died nineteen years ago.
Connecticut western news., 1919-10-23
CORNWALL HOLLOW

MT. Chipman saw flock of wild geese fly westward Monday afternoon
 The auction at the Bradley place last Saturday was we'll attended from several different towns.
 Mrs. Grace Yale Kimberly from Goshen and two daughters were weekend guests of her mother, Mrs. E. B. Yale, returning home Sunday afternoon, and calling on old friends
 Miss Clara Morris visited at Mrs L. Chipman's last week.
 Charles Mead motored to West Cornwall last Saturday on business.
Connecticut western news., 1919-10-23
NORFOLK

MT. and Mrs. John Camp of Water bury spent Sunday in town.
 Margaret F. O'Connor of Stafford Springs was home Sunday.
 Ernest Blanchard returned to Tor rington Sunday morning after a two weeks vacation.
 Harold Peck of Waterbury was in town Sunday.
 Miss Nora Barry of Torrington spent Sunday here. ..s Dr. L. B. Baalkley and family, who
Connecticut western news., 1919-10-23
SHARON

E. F. Byron and family motored to Waterbury recently and visited friends.
 Mrs. Charles Dakin is visiting friends in Naugatuck.
 There was a special meeting of the Fire District Monday evening ir the town hall, for the purpose ot laying tax to defray expenses of the district Miss F. s. Knowles was the guest of Mrs. Benjamin Barlow in Water. bury last week. Mrs. L. H. Bartram is visiting he1 son, Wilbur Bartram in Torrington.
Connecticut western news., 1919-10-23
LIME ROCK

MT. and Mrs. Matthew Patterson and daughter Hazel, MT. and Mrs. J. c. Malcuit and daughter Genevieve attended the Bonnet and Jaccoz wedding Monday, October 20, 1919, at Pittsfeld, Mass.
 Mrs. Michael Dunn and Mrs. William Tellerday were in Pittsield Saturday.
 P. E. Lyon and Thomas Ryan of Torrington were in town Saturday.
 Mrs. Victor Coe and son of Canaan visited Mrs. Alice Caul Saturday.
 Miss Madeline Beers returned to her home in Lakeville last week Wednesday. Mrs. Fred Gillette of Great Bar rington visited at the Brigner home stead one day last week.
 Elizabeth Hickey of Torrington was an over-Sunday guest at her home here.
 Mrs. William Tellerday went to Pittsfeld Monday for an operation.
 William Preston and family moved to Winsted Monday.
 Mrs. Myron H. Dean, who has been visiting her daughter in Bristol, re. turned home last Saturday.
 Miss Jennie Brasie spent, Monday out of town.
 Mrs. Fred Ellis of Lakeville visited Miss Ella Brigner the first of the week.
Connecticut western news., 1919-10-23
Eish of l-t.- hrin-

Lake hrie produ more Ash to Ono square mile than any other body sk water in the world.
Connecticut western news., 1919-10-23
Motor Flow for Kinks.

A blow drawn by motoscycle has been invented to keep the Zee on skat- ing rinks smooth.