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Connecticut western news., 1880-03-03
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At regular communication of Montgomery Lodge No. l3 F. < A. M, Wednesday eve- ming, the 18th of February, 1880, Git being the first stated communication after the sad event. the following resolutions were unani- mously passed:
 Whereas. The Supreme Architect of the universe has in His wisdom again entered our Lodge, and removed from it one of it's brightest jewels, and one of our most worthy and esteemed brothers, therefore be it Resolved. That in the death of our below ed brother, Henry M. Knight. we are again reminded of the uncertainty of human life, and taught that life is but shadow, dream. Man to-day puts forth the tender leaves oi hope; tomorrow blossoms and bears his ! blushing honors thick upon him the next day comes frost which nips the shoot, and when he thinks his greatness is still aspiring he falls like autumn leaves, to enrich our mother earth" Such surely has been the sad fate oi our departed brother. He is taken from us in the full vigor of manhood. His column is broken. He has left no designs on his trestle board and we are left to mourn his untimely end.
 Resolved. That to those who weep over the loss of the dear husband, father and friend, we tender our sincere sympathy, and commend them to the tender care of the Good Shepherd who tempers the wind to the shorn lamb.
 Resolved. That the Secretary be instruct ed to forward copy of these resolutions to the family of Brother Knight.
 Resolved. That as slight token of our re- gard for departed worth, we set apart a memorial page in our records to our deceased brother, and that the Lodge be draped in mourning for thirty days.
 Resolved. That the Secretary be directed to furnish copies of the above to the press for publication.
 True copy of Records.
 K. WINoKwoRTH, Secretary.
 Montgomery Lodge, No. 13 F. 0 A. M. Laksyille, Conn, 25th February 1880.
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Obitu Rrys

Died at Lakeville, Conn.,, ct the residence of her parents, Thnfsday fhA 26ths sofs KsbFa1 1ss0,I Libbie Owen, aged 15 yeara and 7s months. s .4s
 It has seemed good in the sightof God to' remove fro1n our midst one to whom the spring time of life was just opening. After sickness of about five weeks, she has passed away. leaving a void in the family, never to be filled, for not every family can acknowledge having a member who makes the comfort and ease of the parents 8 constant study. Industry, ffa- gality, patience, perseverance and good nature were her characteristics she was mourned for by all who knew her.
 The funeral sermon was preached in the Methodist church by the Rev. Mir. White, from the appropriate text, Boast not; thygen of tomorrow, for thou knowest not what \ day may bring forth" The Sunday School attend. ed in body and the class to which she be- longed were in deep mourning. The casket was profusely decorated with flowers, the gifts of the Sunday School, and of her personal friends.
 While the parents bow in submission to this dispensation of Divine Providence, and must feel it hard to say "Thy will be done," may they remember that in Gods house there are many mansions" and forget not the exhorta- 6 ion, s'Knock and it shall be opened unto you, .sees and ye shall find" X.
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.Three rnAirws.

A thoughtful man once sad that two things settled the question of our happiness or misery, viz.: Our relation to our Creator and to women. There is one more-our re- lations with our own blood in our veins, I'm. pure blood will produce tumors. It did so in the case of Mrs. Walter Hinckley of Cotuit, Mass The doctors could do nothing for her. A neighbor brought from Dr. David Kennedy of Rondout, N r., bottle of his "Fav0rite Remedy" She tried it and became better, No woman, ," writes Mrs. il "can afford to be without 'Favorite Remedy" It will cost you only One Dollar to make the experiment. The good result is sure. a x ic
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FURNISHING GUNDERTAKER, Baskets, bur. I ial robes and everything pertaining to the business at the lowest possible prices. deliver ed at residences without extra charge. Per sonal attention given to preserving the dead. have chemicals and the most approved ice chest and every facility for keeping bodies, and will take charge of funerals when detired. References by permission. ". w. Welch, M. B.. J. N. Cowles, J. B. Eldridge, E. l.. Gsy- lord, R. I. Crissey.
 Samples may be seen at my house or ct Sparks & Co.'S. store at any time.
 Norfolk Conn. March 1879. 41t
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EURNTTURE AND NDUNDERTAKING.U Up-
 " holstering in all it's branches. Undeftak- ing a speciality. am prepared to furnish Cas- kets and Cofins of all kinds and styles at pri- ces that defy competition. Robes, Flowers, Gloves and everything requisite for buriel pur. poses furnished at shortest notice and lowest prices possible. The dead prepared for burial and ice or chemicals used when needed. free of charge. Refers, by permission, to Rev. !. F. Gleason, Hon. Robbins Battell, J. N: Cowies, l.. L. Whiting, Joseph Selden and Welch & Johnson of norfolk also to H. o. Allyn of East Cnaaan. Residence and shop on the Green" uear R. R. bridge, Norfolk, Conn. 1y42vols
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CoRREsPoNDENoE.

T CoRREspoNpENTs are requested to send in their communications 80 ss to reach us on Monday of each week. as we cannot insure the insertion of any correspondence received after
 A% Write only on one side of the paper and send something each week if possible. Don't wait until you can gather full column to send "al at once," but let us hear from you from items at g time, remembering that nesos is not improved by age.
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her. he gave her his arm as she rose to go es- corted her to the door, assisted her of the steps, and then with courtly bow bade her good-by and returned to his office. "Gentle- men," said he, "what are our labors and sac. rifces compared to hersf The daily evidence I receive of the heroism of our Connecticut women inspires me with confidence as noth. ing else could do"
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At Clayton, Feb ls, a daughter to L. Sco- vile.
 At East Canaan, Feb. lS, daughter to
 Michael Dunn. At Ashley Falls, Feb. 20, son to |. D.
 Moore. In Norfolk, Feb. "A, twins to MT. and Mrs.
 Jeffrey Donohue. N,
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subscription Acc0Wme.-The date on the eolored slip of paper with the name of the sab seribeT. shows the time tO vvhtch the sub. seRAReA0m tg paid thus, R. B. Smith 5JulS0 indicates that Mr. Smith has paid for his paper Jny 1880: It Is hoped that subscribers win see on their papers. is always correct. and when they pay Tor . renewal of their subscription, will ob- serve whether their date Is changed indicate the proper credit and in the event of an error. to in Form as for correction at once. No claims for er- Sofs In these accounts will hereafter be considered @ns@@@ presented within thirty days alter the payment Is claimed to have been made as ths regular receipt of the paper with the date to whleh the subscription is paid plainly printed AH correct
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LOCAL NEWS,

sss We shall feel greatly obliged to any of our friends in the county, or elsewhere, who Will send us particulars of any occurrence ot interest which may come under their notice.
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In Norfolk, Feb. 26, Miss Pollie Burr, aged 75 years. At huntsville Feb. 25, Mrs. Henry Yale, aped 65,
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MAR REED.

In Unionville, Feb. 25, by Rev. P. R. Day, Levi s. Emmons formerly of Sharon, to Miss Nellie E. Root, of Harrington.
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The wealthiest denomination in the State of New York is the Presbyterian, numbering l2S, ,22s1communicants anal l,O42 ministers.
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CANAAN CONN. WEDNESDAY, MAR. 8, 1880.

Extra Copies of the NHws can be obtained ct
 0raAam's Drag Store. Salisbury CaRnell q Hoyt's store, Lakeville Fred. c. Brown, Falls Village c. H. Crane, sharon. Hnmphrey' sDRaR Store Canaan Ross0faea, WsstOornwal. 1Ae. e.Rmpofium." West winsted. ". A. Roberts, East Canaan D. [. Pratt. + southasid and Mill River WsleA & Johnson, Norfolk
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SWWGWxk@4We
 WADswoRrH D1srR1cr.--School closed in this district Friday. A school entertainment had been arranged for the evening at the res- idence of William Garfield. There was a grand rush from all parts of the district of both old and young. First in order was mu- sic by Canield Bros. this gave inspiration to further exercises. Next in order, declama- tions, dialogues, music and tableaux, all ad
 mirably rendered. It would be difficult to
 tell who did the best "You havn't put any on my papa's grave" stirred the feelings of every heart, and there was terrible time in trying to get the gipsy tipsy pudding made. One tableau took the house down-The
 Mammoth Cave.-Think of man on all fours, long moustache and beard, and mouth open
 wide enough to swallow an OK, and you can form some idea how John looked. Good thing for John it wasn't fly time. Every scholar spoke distinctly, and it was rich treat to all. Then came the oyster supper, with other goodies, and bountiful supper for all. At the table poem was read, compos- ed for the occasion. After supper remarks were made oy one of the committee, and the teacher, Miss sardam) expressed her thanks to all who had assisted her in her work. The children engaged in various plays, and some tripped the light fantastic till the i've sma' hours" of the morning. Good feeling prevail ed throughout. It was one of the best school entertainments ever attended. It does not seem possible that school of IS scholars could accomplish 80 much ;ait has been owing
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-09-01
The Coal Trade.

The approach of fall and probable
heavy increase of business, together
with a large addition to our present
population, is likely to cause a heavy
increase in the demand for and con
sumption of fuel. Those enterprising
dealers, Messrs. Brown e. Jones, have
long stood in the lead in their line in
the Mississippi valley, and are amply
prepared with large stocks of the best
Pittsburg, Camel, Shotwell aud An
thracite Goals to supply any demand
that may arise, at the lowest market
rates, and purchasers of coal for win
ter consumption, for family use or
manufacturing and steam purposes,
will find tito their interestto give them
call in making their purchases and
contracts for the season. Messrs.
Brown 4 Jones have their numerous
yards fully stocked with a superior
article of Pittsburg coal for domestic
purposes, and are largely increasing
their facilities for prompt delivery
and prompt attention to orders for
city and country family use.
Messrs. Brown & Jones have also
full stocks OF Pittsburg and the
cheaper grades of coal for steamer
use, afoat at their river depots, at
Memphis, Terrene and New Orleans,
and are always ready with their sever
al powerful tugs and equipments to
render valuable assistance to steamers
in landing at or departing from the
wharves, or in case OF accident. At
the same time they are constantly
ready to supply with promptness the
best quality of coal of the different
grades at the lowest market rates.
Messrs. Brown & Jones facilities for
the transaction of the coal business,
from their connection with the lead
ing operators at the mines at Pitts
burg and in the lower Ohio, are un-
equalled, and their we'll known repu-
tation for fair dealing and reliability,
bespeaks for them a large share Of the
patronage of the public.
Located as resident partner here,
Mr.. n M. Jones has, for a number of
years past, occupied high position as
a citizen Of this community. Recent
ly an extension of their interests and
the increasing magnitude of their
trade has called him to New Orleans
and other points often for several
weeks at a time. During his absence,
their heavy business has been attended
TO and managed BY Mr.. John NJ. Pc
ters, whose industry and familiarity
with the trade has rendered his ser
vices invaluable. Captain Robert
Speed will continue to represent the
interest of the firm among their Gus
toners on the river.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-09-01
IRON AND STEEL
House Of John ManOgue, I96
Main Street.

This is the only exclusive iron store
south Of the Ohio river, and occupies
a very distinctive and independent
position. 1t ranks as one of the first.
class mercantile institutions Of the
city. Fifteen years ago Mr.. Manogue
came here to establish a branch house
from Swift's iron and steel work !
at Newport, Kentucky. Some years
ago he bought out the interest and be.
came sole proprietor. Possessing a
fine knowledge of the business, he has
by close application worked it to a
gratifying success. To give an idea
OF the business, it may be stated that
the house carries from three to five
hundred tons Of bar iron usually, to.
gether with boiler plate, tank, fire
bed, sheet iron, boiler, tank and sheet
iron rivets, and a great varie-
ty Of other material also a
big stock of black diamond, cast and
spring steel. In word, every posi-.
bic article necessary to make up a first
class iron store and to supply the en-.
tire market. The proprietor illus.
trates the advantages of the one man
power by being always at his place a
business, looking after every detail
and ready to welcome customers and
visitors.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-09-01
The Iron Trade.

Iron has shown greater variations
Of value within the past two years
than almost any other article of me-
cessity. Btween 1873 and 1873 many
dealers in this line were bankrupt and
hundreds of mills lay idle. A year
ago last spring revival set in, owing
to the brisk demand having sprung up
in all quarters, and the mills of the
entire country found their productive
capacity fully tested. Prices began to
advance rapidly, and nails, which in
the fall Of 1878 were down to 81. 1.S5
per keg, rose to 1926 in February last.
Soon after decline set in, and they
went down to $2S5, but they recently
recovered and are now 1925. Over
100000 kegs were manufactured in
this country last year, considerable
excess over the production of any
former year. Steel rails for railroads,
of which considerable quantities are
used in the south, were down to $40 per
ton in 1877. They felt the revival
boom, and in February last had ad-
vanced to SS5, subsequently, dropping
to $50. Last years out-turn was $685.
964 tons, a larger quantity than
in any previous year. Iron rails
were s37 80 per ton in the fall Of 1877,
rose to SGS in February, 1880, and since
dropped to $50. Scrap wrought iron
was down to $40 per ton in 1877, rose
to Sl2 last February, fell to $25 some
weeks later, and has since ruled
steady. Old iron rails have been as
low as slS per ton, were up to $I4 last
February, and are now worth S26
Coke, which is largely consumed in
the manufacture of iron, has expe-
rienced great change of value. At
the beginning of last year it was down
to 90 cents a ton, but by March last
it had risen to $3.50 per ton. 1t has
since fallen to $3.50 per ton. Iron
generally more than doubled in value
between the highest and lowest prices
within the past IS months, but since
its highest has fallen about % per
cent Business in iron here is chiefly
confined to traffic in nails; fair de-
mand for steel and iron rails; to
plows and other implements of agri-
culture. A considerable quantity is
necessary to supply the southern
people, and they naturally feel a lively
interest in its variations.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-09-01

The cash earnings of the foregoing
aggregates S45,500, divided $4,000 in
semi-annual 5 per cent. dividends by
the Peoples, aud 10 per cent. divi-
dend last January; also per cent.
dividend in July by the Her.
nando. The remaining compa-
nies carried their dividends to the
credit eof stockholders unpaid
stock notes as follows: Phoenix, two
dividends, aggregating 10 per cent,
and paying up the capital stock to
Sl4l $50. The Bluff City insurance
company issued a selni-annual divi
dend of 5 per cent, bringing the stock
on the booka up to SOC on the dollar.
Memphis Fire and General Insurance
company 8 per cent in July and s per
cent ten months previous, averaging
10 per cent per annum, bringing the
stock on the books up to Zoe. Plant
ers Insurance company } per cent in
January last and 5 per cent in
July, clearing off the entire unpaid
stock, and putting it at par on the
company's books. The Home com
pany also made a dividend, carrying
the paid-up capital to $4,000. The
stocks of the several companies are
quoted in the market about as fol-
lows; Planters company, 93; Her
nando, last sold at $l25 per share;
Peoples, so last bid Bluff City, SOC
bid; Memphis City Fire and General
Insurance company, 77@78; Phoenix,
60@65.
In addition to the foregoing, the
Memphis gas company declared two
cash dividends within the year, one of
q per cent and one of 5 per cent,
making a total Of S54,750 divided
among its stock holders, and swelling
the total cash distribution to $234. $50.
This is exclusive of dividends declared
by various railway companies on their
stocks and interest on various bonds
OF railway companies, also government
securities, several millions of which
are held here and hereabouts,
Exchange rules steady here at
present, New York. checks being in
demand at 81 80 per thousand pre-
MUM. while the few eastern bills
offering are taken at par to Sl.25 per
thousand. On New Orleans rates are
steady, as they have been throughout
the year at par selling aud ic off buy
ing. The opening rate for exchange
in this market last year was S3.75 to
S. per thousand for cotton bills on
the east. On January 10Th rates
we're altered, and cotton bills were
taken by the banks at 50 30 to So 70
per thousand, and on March 18th rates
again underwent q revision, eastern
bills being bought at @l.25 to $3.50
per thousand. Since the 9th Of
June the rate has been par to 81 %
per thousand. Drafts on New York
have varied from par to ic premium,
selling at the latter since April last,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-09-01

Receipts Of cotton at all United
States ports Tor the past four days
were 20,S64 bales, against 1886
bales the week before, and 6857
bales same week last year.
The total receipts of cotton at all
United States ports to date are 4 $685.
764 bales, against 4,A26S7 bales at
this date last year, and 4,257 ,274 the
year before. Excess of receipts this
year over last, 52l on bales. The
stock on hand at this time is 144,936
bales, against 65,O5O bales at this
time last year, and 1871 bales the
year before. The foreign shipments
to date are 3,S32,765 bales, against
3,455, l3S bales last year, and 1929, ,O53
the year before.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-09-01
SPLENDID INDUCEMENTS
OGerod by schilling d Gesl,c.

Splendid inducements in their line are
offered by Sohiling 81 Geske, whose
place Of business is on Commerce street,
between Main and Second, near the l.. &
N. depot. The house makes feature Of
ginning cotton. A mammoth Carver gin
and press is in operation, under the super
vision Of highly competent workmen, and
connected Herewith is IL largo cotton shed
of ample storage capacity, where all cot
ton sent them to be ginned and pressed
will be protected from the weather. They
do q large business in the way of grind
ing oornmeal, grits and hominy, every
facility being furnished their customers,
and satisfaction guaranteed. Visitors to
the city could spend an hour no more
probably than at the house Of Schilling
Il Geske, whore occular proof will con-
vince them that no more complete ar
rangements could be made for the transac-
tion Of their business. They invite atten-
tion and solicit the custom of the surround
ing country.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-09-01
WM. MILLER.
A Solid Shoe House at the Old
stand, 22I Main Street.

Mr.. VIM. Miller, the well knowr
boot and shoe dealer. at the stand oc
cupiod by his father before him, ha.
just returned from New York, and
received at the same time a very fine
stock of goods, which he purchased at
the east Having been educated ur
to tie business, he understands all its
details and the wants Of the people
Call and examine. Summer goods for
sale at cost.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-09-01

AS an average of twenty-five cent
per Dbl on -four, meal and potatoes
and ten cents per sack on corn, oat
and bran, it is safe to calculate tha
$3.50, 900 has been paid to steamboat
from st. Louis and the Ohio river b.
merchants of this city on the item
named, within the past commercial
year, Exclusive Of amounts paid OF
meats, merchadise and other goods
and the freight bills by river alone
will approximate half million OF dol
lars, is annually paid to steamers fol
freights brought from the two streams
mentioned for the trade of dealers in
this city.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-09-01
LEUBRIE BROTHERS.
An Enterprisihg Dry Goods
House.

One of the most enterprising houses
in the city is that Of Leubrie brothers,
who are foremost among our public
spirited citizens. Their palatial house
is replete with all the latest novelties
in their line, and customers are waited
upon by polite clerks, who take pleas
ure in showing their goods. An ele-
yator, fitted up in elegant style, has
lately been added, and is run for the
convenience of guests whose wishes
may call them to the floors above. No
arrangement that could add to the
easy facilitation of business, TO adorn.
ment, or in any way to the success OF
the house and the satisfaction Of the
public, has been on tilted. The cloth
ing line has been carefully selected,
and is absolutely complete. Careful
attention has been paid to the milli-
merry department, which comprises
the finest articles in that line, Sc
lected by connoisseurs from eastern
and European markets. Boots aud
shoes are in a department to them
selves, and have been selected in such
variety as to meet the requirements of
every class of custom. The line of
silks, satins and ribbons will be found
to be unequaled, and are offered at an
astonishingly low price. The notion
department has been paid careful at
tention, aud is complete in every par
ticular.
As whole, the house is amply pre-
pared to meet the most fas-
tidious requirements Of the pub.
lie. With complete lines OF
the very best goods easy
facilities fot the transaction of bust
ness, polite and attentive clerks, and
an extremely low scale Of prices, they
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-09-01


THE total value of breadstuffs ship
ped from this country to Europe dur
ing tho first seven months of the
present year sums up Sl51, All, ,483,
against slO9,931 1853 during the same
time last year, an excess in value this
season Of $l2,OSO,3l2. The port Of
New York ranks first on the list as
the heaviest foreign exporting harbor,
thevalue ofshipments from there being
$75,933, ,O66. Baltimore ranks second,
with S2S,135,33s. Then comes next
Philadelphia, with sl4,8O2,ll9. Bos
ton ranks fourth, while New Orleans
comes in next after San Francisco.
and ranks as the sixth port of the
country, having shipped abroad dur
ing the seven months s65l2, $3.50 worth
ofprcduce, against SS,6H,OOS for San
Francisco. The value Of Indian corn
sent off from all American ports dur.
ing the time named reaches $4i, 49,
1876, the amount being 75,5S9 ,43l
bushels. Tho value of wheat shipped
aggregates sS8,7S4,7O2, the amount
being 69,O5O, GIG bushels, while of flour
3,257, ,2l6 barrels were shipped, worth
Sl9,394,63l. The total value of corn
meal, rye, oats and barley shipped
reaches nearly $1,000, OOO,and makes up
the list. This does not include meats
OF provisions of any kind. The bureau
OF statistics at Washington supplies
the statement from which these figures
are compiled,