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Connecticut western news., 1880-04-07
WOMaA'S TRIUMPH.
A Severe Surgical Operation. It ts Endured without taking Ether. Re- turn of the Disease prevented by
 the BloOd-purIfyimg power of Dr.
 hennedy's Fav0rlte Remedy.

(From the Correspondence of the Kingston, NY.
 Fr,eriG13l
 The case of Mrs. Edward Meyers, of Rom dout, New York furnishos an apt illustra- tion of woman 5 powcr of endurance. This lady had been tronted for months in the usual way for Erysipolae of the hand, with out benefit. Not until her hand had become a mass of purified flesh, did she turn to Dr. Kennedy, proprietor of the "Favorite Remedy" for help.
 He informed hor that it was impossible to save the hand-it must pe amputated. She received this terrible intelligence quietly, declined to take ether, stipulating merely to hold her husbands hand during the operation, and underwent the painful process without moving a muscle or utter ing groan. Dr. Kennedy then gave "ta- vorite Remedy" freely to cleanse the blood and prevent the return of the disease, and Mrs. Myers now lives and rejoices in her great dehverance.
 Dr. Kennedy's "Favorite Remedy" is fast becoming Q trusted household friend in all cases of Female Weakness and dis eases of the blood, Kidney and Liver Com plaints, and Constipation of the Bowels. (6)
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My poetry machine is in awful condition; It's rusty and dusty and all out of skew. Hard usage has knocked the crank out of
 position,
 And I'm 'fraid it'll bust up before get
 through. But I'll try and adjust it, spring, cog-whe ell and
 bearing
 Oil up. and with trembling, take hold of the
 crank And grind for the faint hearts who contem-
 plate pGi'ing, Faint heart, says the poet, ne'eryet won fair
 lady,
 Though hero and coward both feel Cupid.
 dart, But the'leap year reform ofthe mem'rable' 30 Will allow the fair lady to win the faint heart. I sighed as I glanced OCT the list oi asplrants, And thought, what pity that this should
 be thus. There are those who would proudly defy cruel
 tryaYts,
 And fight to the death for the love they bear
 US. There is one who in morals o'ertowers his fel-
 lows,
 Whose nature is noble and honor unstained Another whose business record will tell us Of name, fame and fortune by industry
 gained. But these virtues are not in the subject at
 issue,
 One failing in each we can plainly discern. lis selishness !; for, every talent God gives
 you,
 The half should be given another in turn. gladly comply with the wish of the number Whose courage would rise at list of the
 danes, And send you, in ''cipher," to quiet their
 slumber,
 An 1nstallment of some of our fairest ones'
 names. But can't for my life, tell just how to begin
 'em;
 So Til let my machine put them in as they'll
 rhyme, And if it don't get out ofgear we will spin 'em- The few that we have, in very short time. As full names will take too much space, and
 thus trouble you I'll give the initials :- &. F., l.. B. w., G. L., l.. I. O., F. B. N. and s. D., E. M., s. P. N, N, J. A. and M. B., E. L., J. B. M., A. NJ. O., and c. K, c. P N. E. R., F. V. B. and S. A., NJ. k. P.-my machines going to pieces I B. R., J. E. N., J.E.B, ELS, The crank getting loose-I can easily tell. F. F., A. E. O., K. M. G, E. A. L., M. L. C., A. l.. P.-there it's fallen to pieces Before I'd told half my aunts, cousins and
 nieces. ''EvANeE11NE." Canaan, Ct., April 3, 1880.
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GENERAL STATE NEWS.

Norwalk is trying to organize a military company. A tramp was sentenced to three months in prison at Bridgeport last week. S. T. Addis of New Milford is to edit new newspaper atThompsonville.
 One of Barnum's latest importations for his show is party of Zulus, alleged to be the real article.
 An overturned basin ofbsillng water proba- bly, fatally scalded John Mclaughlin, 5 years old at Hartford Tuesday.
 Mrs. Mary E. Weiss hung herself at New H ven Tuesday, being deranged by fear of the result of petty lawsuit.
 MT. Ritchell of Bridgeport has invented an- trial trip to the north pole.
 Over eco people witnessed the ceremony of taking the black veil by six young women at the Catholic convent in Hartford last Tuesday
 The Hartford society for the prevention of crime has within short time enforced the marriages of four men to betrayed and desert ed girls.
 A man in the employ of Hiram Painter of Plymouth has been sent to Litchfield jail to await trial for an assault upon MT. Painters ten year old daughter.
 Eli Carpenter, the colored boy who shot Amos June several months ago, at Greenwich, has just been sentenced to the reform school until he comes of age.
 Twenty-four --diamond rings, valued at $3OOO, were stolen from Ernest Schall's jew elry establishment in Hartford in broad day light last Thursday. There is no clue to the chief.
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Annie Fitzgerald of Norwich, who recently joined the Methodist church denies the state- ments of Rev Hugh Montgomery that she has been frightened back into Catholicism
 John McQuillian, who has been lying in Fairfield County jail several months waiting trial on the charge of murder, pleaded guilty Tuesday to the charge of manslaughter and was sentenced to fifteen months in the county jail. McQuillian was one of the parties who was arrested for throwing young man named Reddon down stairs at dance hall on the night of soiree held during the early part of the winter.
 A young married man from New Hartford arrived in Hartford last Monday in search of his wife, who Is about IS years of age, and de- serted him a little over week ago He found her in a house of ill fame With him were his brother, and the wife's father and brother but she was determined not to return with him, and managed to get out of the house, and was secreted where the searching party could not find her. She was found on Tuesday, and consented to return to her home.
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BERKSH7RE COUNTY.
Pittsfeld has a bicycle club.

AAS~S ~~ SASJ
 A rife club is talked of in Lenox.
 A Lenox COW gave birth to triplets last week.
 Housatonc is to have a new passenger sta ton, and 1t needs one.
 A reception was given Gov. Long and staff at Pittsfeld last Saturady
 Anderson, the Lee post office burglar was sentenced to 10 years in State prison.
 Sheriff Kellogg sold the effects of the Lee post office burglars at auction last Saturady
 Housatonc has lady who "has done the l5 puzzle and can do it again" according to d correspondent.
 The Berkshire agricultural society holds it's first farmers institute in 1880. at Hins- dale on the Is inst.
 Sarah Welch, hotel girl of Great Barrin- gton, attempted suicide recently by jumping into the Housatonlc river.
 At the funeral of Mrs. John Burget in Gt Harrington last week, Mrs. Ira Newman dropped dead, of heart disease.
 Lee selectmen expended $l6,s34 last year, against GOO the year previons. The bond ed debt Of the town is $76,O00.
 A workman was badly bruised about the 1ace by spark falling into a can of powder caus- ing all explosion, at State Line last Tuesday.
 West Stockbrdge, at it's recent election ap propriated s, 900 for schools $l,OO0 for highways, $500 for town hall repairs and S6O0 for paupers.
 A damaging scandal in Pittsfeld implicat. ing several of the most respectable young la dies and gentlemen ofthe town, caused quite stir recently; but the origirators Of the sto- ries subsequently signed retraction, stating that there was no foundation for them.
 William Carpenter of West Cummingtou, has just received the information that his cous- in, Joseph Carpenter, who went to the Black Hills alyear ago. had been captured by lndi- ans, and, to gratify a savage revenge was skinned alive and then forced to walk till ma. ture gave way and he fell dead. Carpenter was out on hunt with others, and not being aware that any Indians were in the vicinity, fired at deer in a thcket, and by an ill chance, shot an Indian squaw, for which they sought their cruel revenge. The facts were communicated by one of Carpenters con- rades-E1GOEe
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NeaU AdUertisements.
FOR, SA IF

STATE of Connecticut. At Court of Pro- R bate holden at Salisbury, within and ioi the District of Salisbury, on the End day oi April, A. D. 1880.
 Present, Lorenzo Tupper Esq, Judge
 This Court doth direct Eleanor Louise Cut ting, of said Salisbury, Administratrix on the estate of William Q. Cutting, late of Salisbury, in said istrict deceased, represented to b., lnsol vent, to cite all persons interested in the estate of said deceased, to appear, Tiff they see cause, before the Court of Probate to be holden at the Probate Office in eaid District on the 17th day of April, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, to be heard relative to the appoint ment Of Commissioners on said estate, by ad- vertising said order of notice in the newspaper published in North Canaan, being the one pub llshed nearest said District, and return ms Ike to this Court, of the notice given.
 Certified from Record 1w41
 DONALD T. WARNER, Clerk.
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Not open to that Objection.

Temperance people often say that most of the popular medicines they see advertised art nine-tenths rum. That IS true of many bu, not of Dr. David Kennedy's 'Favorite' Rem cdy.' The Doctor agrees with his temper ance friends that it is s-hettcr to die of disease than of drink. Favorite Remedy contains not drop of alcohol, and cures Kidney Troubles, Liver Complaints, Constipation oi the Bowels, as nothing else does or ever did. It drives away sickness. It cools the blood. It costs only a Dollar to try it. Ask your druggist or send to the Doctor at Rondout, N. Y.
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FARM FOR SALE.

ON account of poor health, I now. offer my O Farm for sale. Located in North Canaan, about five minutes walk from the Canaan de- pot of the Housatonic and Conn. Western, t, R. The farm contains about 100 acres, with buildings in good repair. Location one of the best in the town. Running water in barn and barnyard, from spring on the place. The House has good We'll and Cisterp, and is also supplied with water from the village Water Works, which can be taken all over the house, 50 as to furnish all the modern conveniences that can be obtained in the city, Price low, and terms made easy. Furniture, Stock and Farming tools sold with the place if desired.
 37tf $. A. BENNETT.
 Dated at North Canaan March 9th, 1880.
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Received too late for last week. l

In the floral display at the Congregational church last Sunday, in both numbers and va rieties, they have outdone all previous efforts at "Easter decorations" To the right of the pulpit was an Easter cross covered with moss entwined with an English Ivy, and at the base was fine collection of cut flowers, the whole resting on 6 stand. On the left was another stand, containing large and beau tiful bouquet of flowers of several varieties. On the brackets back of the pulpit were four arge and elegant begonias, two of which were in full bloom, and on each side of the recess were trained two large English ivies, which made very pleasing effect, and on the pulpit were plF ced four va es If flowers In front on platform were four superb callas containing 6 large blossoms, and there were 10 more in vases making in all l6 callas On both sides and in front were brilliant pelargo- niums both in foliage and ID blossom, from the conservatories of Mrs. U. H M iner, and Mrs. E. l. Dudley, and directly III front, was a rare and peculiar looking plant known as the "euphorbia picta," from Mrs. Dr. Malt bie's. From Mrs. Geo. H. Browns collection was brought pretty otto of rose geranium, and some other varieties. In the collection was an oxalis in full bloom, and several other varieties which were brought by Mrs. Turner, Mrs. Dr. Averill and others. In front of the pulpit was an elaborate white cross, around which was twined smilax and German ivy vines. Two callas came from Mrs. Sheppard's, which were much admired. A perfect marvel of beauty, and which was arranged with the most exquisite taste, was collection of cut flowers arranged in the form of a pyramid consisting of roses, geraniums, begonias, callas, etc, the whole being over five feet in height and at the base of which were jars containing primrose and madeira vine For the good taste displayed, as well as the labor, the ladies are deserving the greatest credit. CRITIC. Norfolk.
 MT. Grove Terrell, native of this place, but for twenty-two years resident of Salem, Oregon, is visiting friends here.
 Joseph s. Watson has recently taken the agency of the Now Home sewing machine, and we understand he is meeting with good success.
 Miss Emma Hallock of this town assisted Prof. Henry Barreuther in his fourth grand concert given in the Winsted Opera House Wednesday evening, March 3lst.
 We understand steps are being taken to secure the appointment of Mrs. A. B. Vol colt as postmistress, and we judge there will be no opposition. as the office has been so well managed under Der charge for the past two years, during the late O.. W. Wolcotts illness, as his assistant.
 The machinery at the Hartford Spring and Axle Co. works was suddenly stopped at 6 o'clock Tuesday morning, by the breaking of the main gear, which causes delay of sever al days, thus greatly damaging them, by be- ing unable to fill orders that are coming in so rapidly. SPECIAL
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Lament

Have pity on us bachelors,
 In matrimonial array, While 'Evangeline" the heartless,
 Now proudly holds the sway. First on the list comes number one,
 The most 'sbashful' of us all, Can he withstand the wishful gaze
 Of dU the maidens' call Sure the number must be legion,
 In prond Canaan's valiant town. Must we s'lords" at last succumb
 And lay our armor down? Thy modesty we always thought
 sterling virtue-now rare seen, Must now the ruthless hand of fate
 O'recome our judgment keen? They say in good old times the man
 Was head, and ruler of his house, She never could his knowledge scan,
 Nor dare his will to ro,fse. But now-to hear the hammer fall
 On some poor wid'wer's pate, Whose crowning beauty disappeared
 We question not it's fate. Leap year-alasl long, long year;
 Is there prospect of it's close Not with this calender I fear
 And oh, the griefs and woes. Farewell; ;Evangeline" and all,
 I'll away to the setting sun; No stratagem can capture me, choose-a dog and gun. Falls Village, March 27.
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CORRESPONDENCE.

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 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 'sall at once," but let us hear from you from week to week. if you can'tsglve more than two items at time. remembering that nea0s is not improved by age.
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R. p. SEXMnIIR.

FURNISHING GUNDERTAKER, Baskets, bur II ial robes and everything pertaining to tho business at the lowest possible prices. deliver cd 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 desired References by permission. w. w. Welch, Nj D J. N. Cowles,zJ. B. Eldridge, E. l.. Gay. lord, R. I. Crissey.
 Samples may be seen at my house or al Sparks & Co.'S. store at any time.
 Norfolk Conn. March 1879. 41t
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FACT AND RUMOR.

The Empress of Russia is sinking rapidly
 Princeton College is to have new tele. scope costing $25,000.
 Six men were murdered by party of In- dans near Santa Barbara, N. M recently The Indians also attacked the village of San Jose, but were repulsed.
 At Albany, the jury in the case of Hughes, tried for the murder of his lawyer, Wm. J. Hadley, rendered a verdict of guilty in the second degree, and he was sentenced to Clin ton prison for life.
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G. w. SCOVILLE.

FURNITURE AND UNDERTAKING. Up- II holstering in all its branches. Undertak- ing specially. I am prepared to furnish Cas- kets and Collins of all kinds and styles at pri- ces that defy competition. Robes, Flowers, Gloves and everything requisite for burial pur- poses furnished at shortest notice and lowest prices possible. The dead prepared for burial charge. Refers, by permission, to Rev. J. F. Gleason, Hon. Robbins Battell, J. N. Cowles, L. l.. Whiting, Joseph selden and Welch Johnson of norfolk, also to H. c. Allyn of East Cnaaan. Residence and shop on the 'Green," near R. R. bridge, Norfolk, Conn. 1y42vols
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The fruit season will soon be here, that is tor pears, apples and peaches The grapes are said to be very fine The Japanese ap. pie is hard like the quince at home, and not fit to eat raw.
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Falls Village

enouSn Ill one year to pay TOT new seC or rims. HENADEE. Falls Village.
 The H. R. R. Go. were cutting and hauling ice to Bridgeport April lst A workman says they expect to work at the business all summer.
 Walworth Porter of West Cornwall is visit ing at the Crandall House.
 A band of gipsies passed through this place Friday.
 MT. and Mrs James N. Hill started Thurs day for St. Louis, Mo.
 Messrs Clark Halstead and Wm. Gray of Winsted have been stopping at the Crandall House the past week.
 Wm. J. Brewster, formerly of this place, is living at present in Dakota Territory, and in letter, says he is living 50 miles from any post office, and 25 miles from neighbor, and seems to be enjoying life greatly in his isolat- ed home
 MT. Perkins of Lime Rock, and daughter, Miss Mary Perkins the music teacher have moved into the house recently occupied by James Mccullough east of this village.
 Mrs. H. Hanchett of East Canaan has been visiting relatives in this village. W. s. Calender has moved on U. H. Mi ners farm, and has commenced running the milk wagon in place of Wm. Dakin An addition has been built on the Dudley House barn, which will be used for harness l room.
 Daniel Drew ofSalisbury has rented the Butterly farms, and has moved on the one on Sugar Hill.
 Mrs. L Cady went to Winsted April lst on visit to friends resident there. Mr. David Boomer took possession of the Landon farm on Sugar Hill, April lst thus passes out of the name, the farm which has been in the possession of the Landons and their ancestors l25 years. Mrs. Jane Townsend of Stockbridge was in Amesville last week, the guest of MT. and Mrs. J. H. Markham. MT. Gilbert Street of Bridgeport has moved his family to Amesville, and he will continue in the employ of the B. R. Go. at the car penter shop. At the auction of D. Mott on the 3Oth ult COW was bid offby Mir E. Miles of Sails bury for one dollar and eighty five cents. IDJEWsTD
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subscription AccOMmts-The date on the coored slip of paper with the name of the sub- scriber. shows the time to which the subs scriptiOn is paid thus, R. s. Smith 5Juls0 indicates that Mr Smith has paid for his paper to July 1880. It Is hoped that subscribers will see on their papers. is always correct. and when they pay Tor renewal of their subscription, will ob- serve whether their date changed to indicate he form us for correction at once. No claims for er TOTS in these accounts will hereafter be considered after the payment is claimed to have been made as the regular receipt of the paper with the date to winch the subscription is paid plainly printed as correct
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n{ e D-

At Norfolk April lst, Miss Almirs Holt aged S4 years. At Norfolk, April 1st, Miss Flora Bell, aged 82 years. At South Canaan, March 20, Bridget, wife of Patrick Fenning, aged 62 years.
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Housatonic R. R. Go.
OFFICE.
 Y4' aha.


 Bridgeport, Ct. March 18th, 1880
 DIVIDEND NO. 50.
 The Board of Directors have decared Quarter y Dividend of Two Dollars per share on the pre- day of April, 1880, at the Treasurer'e office in Bridgeport, Ct. The transfer books will be closed rom the 9th to the 15 h proximo. both days in- elusive. CHARLES K AVERILL. 3w40 Treasurer.
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Solid Nickel Mounted Hnrne..

Il DOZEN Sets. New Style Pattern. Beautifully Il Made Also Good assortment Farm and Team Ca, san Harness Shop. Manufactured by
 ama6 l., FooTE,
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For Sale.

A Blacksmith S Anvil and Vise, Also a Ore Horse Lumber Wagon. c, D. GRiFF1TH
 Ashley Falls, March % 9w4o
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road. People who cart heavy loads should see the importance of a wide tire, which would save repairing the roads so frequently, and last but not least, would save horse feed enough in one year to pay for new set of rims. HENADEE.
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HUBBELL's

Spring Overcoats,, HuBBELL's Spring Dress Suits, '" spring soft and stiff hats, Elegant fancy spring suits, Boys and chiIdren's suits, Young mems fancy coats, Spring pantaloons, Rich and splendid ncckrwear, Fancy dress shirts; Walking canes, Scarf pins, rings and cuff buttons, Working pantaloons cheap, Fancy stripe half hose, Biggest stock of Clothing is at Rubber coats and umbrellas, Overalls and jumpers, The largest stock of fine fancy spring
 suits, is at
 ndigo blue flannel suits, q" Black worsted dress suits, Kentucky jean pants, Working shirts, Never rip overails Walking canes and dumbrellas, Linen, paper and celluloid collars & cuffs s' Silk and linen handkerchiefs,
 Travelling bags and trunk straps,
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LOCAL NEWS.

*.* We shall feel greatly obliged to any oi 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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Extra Copies of the NEWS can be obtained at
 Graham's Drug Store, Salisbury Cornell S Hoyt's store, ..skev1le Fred. A. Bartlett, Falls Village c. H. Crane, Sharon. Humphrey Drug Store Canaan PostO Ofice WsstCornwan. The Emporium" West Winsted. W, A. Roberts, East Canaan D. L. Pratt. Southasld and Mill River Welch 6 Johnson, Norfolk
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BQR n [.

In this place, March 30, daughter to Ovid
 P. and Mary Gillette. At East Canaan, April 8, a son to T. Sackett
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nesday, 3lst ult., and the following delegates nominated to attend the Convention in New Haven on Thursday next: Hou. Frederick Miles, Wm. B. Rudd, James R. Harrison James Eggleston.
 Pinafore will be given in the Town Hall, Thursday evening" sth inst, by the Sharon company.
 It is not with desire to usurp the position of your regular correspondent that send these iottings but because for several weeks no items from this place have been reported. Is Quis taking nap? REX:
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MI. B. MEAD, Canaan, Conn. i,

nEALER in Stationery. in the line of fine Writ EI ing, Note. and Business Papers aud Envel opes etc. Owen Paper Cos and Plimpton Man. ufacturing Goa. sup ror goods
 s'TAKF THE LEAD,o The trade supplied in quantities to sult. Orders solicited and guaranteed satisfactory Order filled at Humphrey E Canaan. Conn. 1y39
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New Samples of Spring Suitings
 made to Order, "where pecu- liarity of form" demands it, From Boston and ~ New York City!
 Made Up at Moderate Prices.