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Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1879-10-30

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! any oIW .ISFLEBNGE.nsmow slli
rIhere,slRes person in the World
5Jpt what possesses Influence for
good or evil. III Don't shyfd hwe
mo rinfuenpe over any6nea III
mattTsnotWhat courseI pursue.I
Nobody cares. i ,NelodyIwillibe
influenced by itg' Ah; myIfriend,
just there you are mista1lcn.l
Perhaps YQu de not Possess 50
grHat an influence as, SONG. per-
sons. neNerthelesso all persons
haze Influence There are meme
50 lpWly, orso poor. but that they
may have an, influence for good
over some human bcing,Ior what
lis, worse, an influence for, evil
How many bthqughtless words
and actions Of ours lwgad reri
main upsaif, undone did I'VE but
l llngorfYI, on gqess what 9nainfuence
they would possess. What, a
strong guard We would place,
over our tongues and actions if
We eQn4ld but knaWsIwA temperfi
anceIlHilan says: Il disappreye the,
Use Bof whisky on all ordinary,
qec9siqDss hut Mhenaa man feels
-
unwell | think a good'toyllxsogl
glass Of vine frequently EeyiScs
and strengthens him, TIapHlless
words, PERHAPS, if q man was in
the midst OLA desert tract with
no human being in sight, but
such is, not the ease, a weak,
and erIing brother, hears. the
words, and the first. time hc'feelsI
a little sick these words, uttered,
by one in whom he has the ut
most confidence, rectiis to him,
aud he acts upon the suggestion.
And 10! the poor brothers appe-
tite, not dead but slumbei'ing.
ar'ouses with renewed strength
and ferocity, and 1T were we'll if
he, ever RECEIVERS strength of mind
sufficient to queiI it again. a
man begs you to drink with him,
there is no danger you think. II
detest the stuff, and know / can
meyer become a drunkard; I will !
drink with him if only to get rid !
Of bis. opportunity. Think, my
friend, for D moment; have youi
no influence? You may be COM
paratiyely safe but some young
friend may see that one glass
and think. if you, can
drink he may. and be lost. Don't,
oh, don't be the one to influence
any Young man to his first glass
Who can tell what will be the
consequence oPwhcre it mayer
Wed be Mortified to think any
act ofouPs would turn any of our
dear ones into the wrong track.
And xet who can tell how effenl
this is the case. Then, my friends,
lekpsput D aouhlc.gua oTer, cy-I
cry wqrd agd actipp, Lest, We mr.
consciously Weld an ii i thy
for evil. I'll.
Connecticut western news., 1879-04-09
GOING EAST. TRAINS LEAVE CANAAN.

j. GOING EAST. TRAINS LEAVE CANAAN. s.1O a. m. Leaves Millerton at 600 Q. m., Lake, . vile 6.35 and Salisbury at 6.55 Q. m. 9.34 a. m. Connecting at Winsted for Bridge
 port At Simsbury for New Haven, arr I irving at 1.36 p. m.-saving 10 miles dis
 tance over any other route, for Westfeld,
 Northampton, Williamsburgh and Hol- yoke At Hartford with Express for
 Springfield and Boston, and all points
 North and East also for Willimantic,
 New London, Providence, New York.
 Leaves MTilerton at $50, Lakeville 9,05, :. Salisbury 9.11 a. m.
 3.00-p. m. Connecting from Albany. At Wins
 ted for Waterbury and Bridgeport At = Simsbury for New Haven, Westfield, Hol-. x: yoke and Northampton. At Hartford for . ,, Bristol, Willimantic, New London, New 7 York, Boston, and Saybrook, via. c. ".
 R. R.
 -' Leaves Millerton at 2.15, Lakeville 2.S1,
 Salisbury 2.S6 p. m.
 S.16 D. m. Leaves Millerton at 7.30, Lakeyille r 7.4S, Salisbury 7.53 D. m., for Winsted. ... Passengers leave New York at $50 p. m., .s, connect with this train.
 eco a. m. Monday mornings only.l Leaves 2~, Millerton at 5.15 a. m., connecting at
 Canaan with Housatonic train north. At
 Pine Meadow for New Haven, arriving at nj 9.20 a. m., and for New York. At Sims
 bary for WI stfeld and Northampton, and .'7s arriving in Hartford at 8.45 a. m. For time at way stations and connections see posters.
 JOHN F. JONES,
 Superintendent.
Connecticut western news., 1879-04-09
TraveNers Guide.
HOUSATONuC RAILROAD.

shortest, Quickest and Cheapest Route to No, Aua1ls, Aoany, Troy, South Norwalk, Stam- lora, Shatham, Hudson. Saratoga, Utica, home, syracuse, Auburn, Geneva, Roch- ester, butialo, Suspension Bridge, Mi agara talls, Cleveland, Detroit, Tole- do, Clnclnnatl, Indianapolis, Chi
 cago, St. Louis. Through Tickets Sold and Baggage Checked for above points at Union Depot, Canaan. Also for Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington. Purchase Tickets
 via Housatonic Line.
 WINTER ARRANGEMENT.
 Commencing November II, 1878.
 TRAINS LEAVE BRIDGEPORT, VIZ: o'oo a. m Freight Train (passenger accom- modauonsl for Harrington Monday, Wed- nesday and Friday.
 Leave Canaan 3 l5 D. m. 10.10 a. m. Passenger Train for Pitts6eld. ar- irving at 225 P. m. With Through Car Ieavlng New York at sos a. m.) Leave New Haven at 9.33 a. m., with through car from Bridgeport for Albany, arriving at 2.50 p m., connecting at Albany with 3,10p. m. popular Chicago and St Louis express, arriving in Chicago at 500 the next p. m.
 Leave Canaan at 12.40 p. m. 4.55 p. m Passenger Train for Pittsfeld, arriv- leaving New York at 3.00p. m.) Leave New Haven at 3.45 p. m. Connecting at State Line for Albany and the West, ar irving at Albany at 1U.05 p. m. Leave Canaan at 7.S1 p. m.
 FROM FALLS VILLAGE. 5.45 a. m. Special Passenger Train for Pitts field, arriving at FAY Q. m., Albany, 9.55 a. m.
 Leave Canaan at GOO a. m.
Connecticut western news., 1879-04-09

LEE, MASS, May 8, 1878. MR, F. M. PSAsE-Dear Sir: wish to ex- press my gratitude to you by stating that, within one wear. I have had in my family two cases of what the ph, ,~sicians pronounced gen. ulne Diphtheria, anl 0. ne or them cost the life resolved to try your potas Ia before obtaining medical aid. My youngest chld, le months old. was taken in the morning, ana !ate ln the afternoon found that he haL' nlgn tever. His tonsils were fast swelling ana badly lntlam- ed-so much SO that swallowing W. \s nearly ln- possible and breathing heavy. immediately gave him half 8 teaspoonful of the pot.aska and followed it up each half hour, and in two hours saw that there was change for the better, the fever subsiding and his brea thing more free. The next morning we found the child's throat and tonsils covered with white patches We continued to use the potaska more freely, and with the happiest results. The child is now, after nine days, we'll. hale and hearty We give the credit to the immediate use of DO. taska, for we used nothing else. also consid- CT the potaska preventive of the disease, for not one of the family have taken it.
 Yours truly. ALBERT Nj. SPOOR,
 Millright at Columbia Mill.
 PLEASANT VALLEY, MAss., Jan. 26, 1878. MR. F. Nj. PEAsE-Dear Sir: It gives me pleasure to recommend your ''Diphtheria and for all cases of sore throat. consider it not only preventive but cure for actual Diph- theria, if used early and freely. During my severe attack of diphtheria used it very free ly, with the happiest result, finding great re- lief from the terrible suffering, and consider my prompt recovery due to tn: Specific. While diphtheria was raging so fearfully in the neigh borhood of Pleasant Valley, I personally saw that families of my employees were furnished with the Specific, and can vouch that in these families not g. member was seriously sick, while other families not using it, lost from one to three members by the dread disease.
 JOHN A. DECKER,
 Supt. Smith Paper Co.'S Valley Mill. Father Brennan, Pastor of St. Mary's Parish indorses s'PoTAsKA."
 LEE, February 26, 1878. MR. E. M. PEAsE-Dear Sir | cheerfully testify with unqualified appreciation to the ef- 6cacy and healing power which have exper- fenced from the Use or your Diphtheria and Sore Throat Specific.
 Very respectfully GEO. H. BRENNAN.
Connecticut western news., 1879-04-09
LEAVE PITTSFIELD. VIZ:

LEAVE PITTSFIEID, VIZ 500 a. m. Passenger Train tor Bridgeport, arr irving at 12.30 D. m., with through car |, for New York, arsiving at 3.07 D. m. at i New Haven at l.l0 p. m. Leave Albany at GAO a. m. with through car for Bridge
 port. ' , Leave Canaan at 9.34 a. m. f.25 p. m. Passenger Train for Bridgeport, ar-
 irving at 5.45 p. m., with through car for :. New York, arriving 7.45 p. m. at New
 Haven at 7.30 p. m. Leave Albany at ..10.35 a. m.
 Leave Canaan at 800 D. m. 200 D. m. Milk Train for Bridgeport, arriving
 at S.30 p. m.; at New York, 1929 p. m.
 at New Haven, 11.52 p. m.
 Leave Canaan at 3.52 D. m. 500 p. m. Passenger Train for Falls Village,
 arriving at 700 p. m. Leave Albany at .' 2 40p, m. Leaves Canaan at 6 45 D. m. Sunday Milk Train leaves Pittsfield at g..
 p. m. for Bridgeport, arriving at $50 p, m.; New York, 11.50 p. m.; New Ha-
 ven, l1.52 p. m.
 Leave Canaan at 4,30p m. All trains connect at Canaan with Connecticut Western k. R. at Brookfeld Junction to and from Danbury.
 IN. ID. AvEHlLL, L. N. STILE.SON, General Ticket Agent, Acting Sup't.
Connecticut western news., 1879-04-09
Real estate of Alice <. Bicrae, a minor.

On reading and filing the petition of. >Aman- da Biercc of the town 'uf Sharon within said District. guardian of Alice A. hierce. minor rcsidn2t Il sail District, but being scized and pts rsscd of real estate in said town of sharon in said District, and praying that authority may be given to sail guardian to sell the rea estate of said minor pursuant to the provision of the nt2tutc in such case made and provided
 Ordered that all persons interested in said rt al estate show causc, if any they have, before this Court at the Probate Office in the village of Sharon in said District, on the 18th day of April, 1872, at one o'clock p, m. why the pray CT of said petition should not be granted No. tified copy on the public sign-post in said sharon nearest where said real estate is situ- ate, and by publishing the same in a newspa- per published in Litehfeld County for three succ 'sslve weeks.
 Certified of Ee2ord.
 J. WADE HUGHES, 3w39 Judge.
Connecticut western news., 1879-04-09
POTASKA,

Is prepared only by
 F. M. PHASE, Pharmacist, LEE, MASS, but is sold by Druggists everywhere. s@Explicit directions with each bottle. Prise 50 cts.
 WHOLESALE AGENTS. Geo. c. Goodwin & Co.,, Boston; Lazell, Marsh < Gardiner, New York; A. Mcclure & Co.,, Albany, N. Y. :; Sisson, Butler X Co.,, Hart ford, Conn., G. Moses & Co.,, Hartford, Ct i; E. E. & W. W Rice, Hudson, N. Y. Browning < Sloan, Indianapolis, Ind; Bedding & Co.,, San Francisco, Cal 8ms0
Connecticut western news., 1879-04-09
CONN. WESTERN RAILROAD.
Commencing November II, 1878.

Commencing November II, 1878.
 GOING WEST. TRAINS LEAVE CANAAN. 12.40 a. m. Connecting at Millerton for Pough- keepsie, Albany and the West direct, and for tishkill.
 Leaves Salisbury at 100 and Lakeville at 1.05 p. m. s5S p. m. Connecting from Pittsfeld. At Mil. lerton for New York, arriving at 8. .45 p. m. Leaves Salisbury at APO and Lakeville at 4.26 p. m. GAS p. m. Connecting from Pittsfeld. At Mill
 lerton with Express for Albany and the Vest Leaves Salisbury at 7.O3 and Lakevihe at7.07 D. Ill. 3.14 p. m. Milk Train, connecting at Millerton
 for New York. Runs Sundays only.
Connecticut western news., 1879-04-09
IA, HE Alpine Silver Mining Company,
 or COLORADO.
 Capital, s,ooo,Ooo, 100000 Shares. PAR VALUE. S10 PER SHARE, UNASSESSIBLE. Daniel J. Splane, President.
 ... J. L. Thompson, Secretary.

The property of this Company consists of twelve mines and mining locations, located in Lake County, Color ado, in the vicinity of Lead vile, upon all of which extensive work has been done, in all cases exhibiting true ffssure veins, good pay streak, and well defined lodes.
 Three of the leading mines are wei opened up and have at the lowest computation over TEN THOUSAND TONS OF ORE IN SIGHT; by May 1st, the Railroad now under construc- tion will be within short distance of this property.
 Tine Company proposes to sell portion of it's stock at 1.50 per share for the purpose of more completely developing its mines. and for the erection of works for tke treatment of it's ores.
 Application for the stock may be made to the office of the Company, 61 Broadway, New York. N. B.-The Mining Record, of New York, the highest mining authority in this country, says Feb 1st, 1879 The principal owners in this company are hard working men who by their own labor have uncovered large bodies of ore which they now wish to extract and send to | market. Our readers will do well to make Q venture with these worthy men, this money will probably be returned to them twenty fold. | The business management has been placed in 1 the care of Mir. J. l.. Thompson an officer of high standing in one of the largest and best banks in the city. A Prospectus giving full particulars sent free, on application to tha Secretary, 8moss2
Connecticut western news., 1879-04-09

A T a Court of Probate held at sharon. with- A in and for the District of sharon, on Il e s, venteenth day of March A. D., 1879, Pres- ent, J. Wade Hughes Esq, Judge
Connecticut western news., 1879-04-09

Tine subscribers give notice tllat they wilhNsai at the Town~t all in' said Salisbury, on the f9h of Nprii and 11h pr June 1879, at 9 o'clock in stHc: 1enGG %p b f%s G S",a of %y 'or Gf
 PLlNY l.. E NRTON, lCnp,n,iss,orers
 GEORGE C. DODGE, Commisslohers'
Connecticut western news., 1879-04-09

All persons indebted to said Estate are request ed to make immediate payment to
 WILLIAM |. PERRY, Trustee.
Connecticut western news., 1879-04-09

A few more Good House Painters wanted. l would also like to hire'a good Horse, Harness and Light Business Wagon, by the month.
 40tf H. N, GAYI ORD.
Connecticut western news., 1879-04-09
Entire New and Splendid Stock !

Entire New and Splendid Stock ] >pf'ng oVercoafs, Hubbells Big Stock Spring suitF Hubbell'a Young Mel's Suits, Hnbber,s; boys Fa Suits. Hubbell's Fl"e Black worsted Dress Suits. Hubbell.s White and Colored Shirts. Hubberrs Spring Style Cents socks. Bubbe,,,s Indigo Blue Heavy Mems Suits Hubbell,s can suit the Boys as wei as the Men, Hubbell's S'fo's "orSlhg fantaiofIn Ins cheap and good, l
 HubbelFE overalls, 30 to 4s waist, 30 to s6 leg, Hubbeil's Fresh and New Neckwear weekly, Hubbers am selling my goods Cheap, Hubbens Blue Flannel Suits, Anbte,ts Gloves and Neck Ties, Hubbens Collars, Cuffs, Scarf Pins, Studs, Hdbbel's fraveling Bags, Trunks and Canes Hubbel;'s The largest sto * in So Berkshire sure, Hubbelle Store open fro m 6.S0 a. m. to p. nn.. Hubbell's 16 dog. Mems. Black Stiff Hats. Late Style, 7Sc,
 
 Hubbelrs SIX and Linen Handkerchiefs and Kid Gloves
 Hubbelrs Latest Styles in Spring Hats, Hubbc'rs 9 It will pay you to go to Hubbells Clothing hstaolshmeht in Ct. Burlington and select your clothing foz Spring wear
 Hubbcll, Clothier.
Connecticut western news., 1879-04-09
RAILROAD.

Commencing June 8, 1878. Trains of Conn. Western R. R. leaving Canaan at 600 a. m. (Mondays), 9.S4 a. m. and 800 D. m. connect at Winsted with Naugatuck R R. trains as
 follows: eco a. m. with the 700 a. m. train for New -,-.- York (Through carl New Haven (Through carl, Waterbury and Bridgeport. 9.3I a. m with 1.O5 D. m. train for New Haven (Through carl, New York and Bridge port.
 800 D. m. with 4.10 p. m. train for New Haven, Bridgeport and New York.
 GEORGE ". BEACH, -.. Superintendent.
Connecticut western news., 1879-04-09
.Lcgal Notsces.

DISTRlCr of Salisbury ss. Probate Court, lT March r. 1S19.
 Estate of Edwin McNcil of Salisbury in said Dis trict. assigning debtor.
 he Court of Probate for the District of Sails bury hath limited and al owed three months from date of this order for the Creditors of said Estate rpprCscEted insoivcut'i which to exhibit their claims against said estate; and has appointed Fliuy F. Parton and George C. Dodge, both ofsaid: Salisbury, Commissioners to receive and examine said claims. Certified by
 DONALD T. WARNER, Clerk,
Connecticut western news., 1879-04-09
ATTENTION ALL
TALCOTT X POST, 369 Main Street. Hartford, COnn.,

Have the best stock of Paper Hangings, Bor- ders, etc, in the city. am prepared to show samples and furnish goods at their prices. l will be at North Canaan, Thursday, Salisbury, Friday, Lakeville, Saturday of each week.
Connecticut western news., 1879-04-09

Having an opportunity to locate in Nebras- ka, offer my. .placo,of business and dwelling house for sale: I4i$ is the only drug store ore main street on which is the principal travel. It has good reputation and is doing a good bus mess, contains a well-assorted stock of goods, mostly new and in good order. The building is 75x35; is built in modern style store room first floor front, leaving diuipg-room, kitchen and bedroom in Tear of store. The second floor is .parlor, and sitting room, with folding doors between, and two bedrooms and closets. This is very desirable property, and can be bought at reasonable figures.
 Yours respectfully,
 1y49vol7 ..' 1.,.' w. H.. PORTER.
Connecticut western news., 1879-04-09
POTASKA

Cures naild as well as seue3'e affectiops of the throat, Hoarseness, Tickling of Throat, Loss of Voice, &c.
Connecticut western news., 1879-04-09

Painting Jobs of all kinds taken of anyone who is willing to pay for Good Materials.
Connecticut western news., 1879-04-09
SAMUEL l.. GAtGERs

SAW U ELI Ls dHAtG EWe COLE AGENT for Western Conn. and East 0 ern Duchess for Dr, c. H. Shears Bonfum' Cigarettes, for catarrh and substitute for to bacco, Sharon, Conn. 3m36"
Connecticut western news., 1879-04-09

I will send you one on ten or fifteen days trial, and if not
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-08-01

make and fill appointments, baptize,
solemnize marriages, etc. Their elders,
who hold the highest office among
them, are chosen from ministers of the
second degree, and are set apart by the
laying on of hands. In addition to
ministers and elders there are deacons,
whose duty it is to wait at table dur
ing communion, visit the sick, and as
slst in the general supervision of the
church. No salaries, as a general rule,
are paid ministers or elders, though
they consider it the duty of the church
to assist them in times of need, as it
does other members. None are requir-
ed to give up lawful business pursuits
IN order to carry on the ministry. Each
church usually has several ministers,
but the elder is always the presiding
officer of the congregation to which he
belongs.
SOME PECULIARITIES OF THE SECT.
Outside of their own limits the doc
trines and practices of the Dunkards
are generally misunderstood. In all
essential principles they are one with
Protestant Christendom. Their SIM
plicity in dress, industry, frugality and
hospitality are founded upon true piety
and sterling common sense. And yet
they have many peculiar beliefs to
which they tenaciously adhere. In
deed, it is TO some extent their inten-
ton to be peculiar people, believing
it both a privilege and duty. They
are non-resistants, and will not bear
arms in any circumstances. They be-
lieve in implicit obedience to the gov
ernment, but do not generally take a
very active part in politics. They do
not approve of going to law against
persons not members of their own
church, and will not allow one member
to 60 to law with another on any pre-
text whatever. All disputes between
them, of whatever kind, must be set
tied in church councils. They have no
peculiarities of speech, use no title, and
avoid by words. The terms "brother"
and ''sister" are very general among
them. They have as peculiar views
concerning marriage, and do not re-
strict their members to their own de-
nomination. They are strongly opposed
to secret societies of every grade and
order, and make membership in them
cause for eXcOmmunication. They will
not purchase life insurance, believ-
ing it to indicate a lack of trust in
Gods protecting providence. They re-
gard swearing, or taking an oath of
affirmation, as contrary to the Scrip
lures, and hold that nenconfOrmity. to
the world in dress, customs, etc, is es-
sential to true holiness and Christian
piety. They make ample provision for
the support of their own poor, and
never permit them to receive aid from
town or county, where the congrega-
ton is able to maintain them. On the
subject of temperance they are the
strongest teetotalers, and they claim to
he the oldest temperance society in the
United States. They promptly excom-
municate any member who uses alcO-
holic liquors rs beverage, and even
90 so far rs to forbid the sale of grain
to any person who will use it for pur-
poses of distillation, HENRI.
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VOLUME 42---NUMBER 2l92.

was so strongly built as to be impene-
trable even to a rifle ball, and the
heads of the combatants vanished too
quickly to afford time for aim. The
author was just deliberating what he
had best do, when ''the eyrie began to
sway to and fro, big branches and earth,
component parts of the structure, began
to rain upon me, standing as | was at
the base of the oak, and following
them, a gigantic vulture came thunder
ing down, and would have struck me
had not a stout branch broken his fall.
On this he remained lying, as if badly
wounded" A shot put an end to him,
and the body continued its fall and
pitched right by his feet. "The echoes
Of my shot had not yet died away when
the noise in the partly wrecked eyrie
recommended, and a large mountain
eagle rose and flew away, but on the
opposite side of the tree, and"-now
comes the most surprising part of the
story-'' following him close the mon
strous figure of a second monk vulture.
So astonished was l that l failed to
take advantage of the favorable instant,
and my shot, fred when it was some
distance off, missed" AS there were
certainly only two birds, one eagle and
one vulture, in that featherly ball, the
descent of which he had watched, no
other explanation can be given than
that the third bird. 1.-The one he shot be-
ing female, was quietly sitting on her
eggs the whole time the sportsman was
watching at the bottom of the tree, and
that the two combatants had fallen with
crushing force right upon the mother
bird, and hence her crippled condition.
If we remember the huge size of the
birds, the one some six or seven, the
other two probably close upon ten feet
in the span, we must agree with the
Crown Prince when he says that this
was the most exciting incident of the
whole expedition.-W A. BaiILie- GrOh-
man IN the GentlemdnS Magazine.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-08-01
Paper Money.

Now that paper money is so abun-
dant it will be interesting to know
when it was first used. 1t was first
used in Spain in 1884. In Irving's
Conquest of Grenada" we read that at
the siege of Albania the commander of
the troops, the Count De Tendilla, had
no money wherewith to pay the wages
of his troops. He took small pieces of
paper and inscribed different amounts
on them, large and small and signed
them with his own name. He COM
manded all the people to take them for
money, promising to redeem them in
silver and gold. The people had con-
fidence in his word and took the mon
ey. The Count De Tendilla soon re-
deemed the paper in silver and gold
and this is the first instance Oh record
of paper money.