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Connecticut western news., 1884-11-26
CORN WALL.

At 8 meeting of the first Congrega- tional society George Swift, Chas Hitch cock and Phineas R. Baldwin were ap- pointed society's committee for the en- suing year. The church is without a pastor, but now under this democratic free trade administration we hear so much about, they hope to get one at very reasonable figures you see. Every thing is down and why not lower the price of preaching with the rest.
 Rev Dr White, our former pastor, has been spending few days with his many friends in this vicinity.
 The Housatonic Valley institute is gaining in numbers and now numbers about 45 scholars. All the patrons are well pleased with the progress of the pupils.
 The squeal of the porker IS heard in our land. Dr Edward Sanford killed couple (of hogs we mean) which weigh ed about 1000 lbs. One of them tipped the beam at 551 tts.
 One day last week F. E. Garner hear ing dog barking in a peculiar manner on Coltsfoot mountain went to inyesti- gate, taking with him small single
Connecticut western news., 1884-11-26
KENT.

At the meeting of the young. peoples association Friday evening, Rev E. S. Porter exhibited polyoptican views for the entertainment of the company.
 The young ladies' sewing circle will meet at the chapel Friday afternoon. This circle is now engaged in some work for an Indian girl at the Dakota home.
 Rev MT Westervelt of Millerton, NY, preached at the Congregational church last Sunday. The evening was dark and dreary, the wind blew a gale and the rain fell in torrents. Both churches were lighted, however, bells rung and services held for the benefit of the faith | ful few who braved the storm.
 There was Q social gathering at the hall Wednesday night, Nov. 19. The first party of the season. There are others soon to follow.
 The new Catholic church, called tht church of the Sacred Heart is at las completed and will be consecrated or Thanksgiving day.
 Fearing to tire your readers with toc much Kent news we say no more thi time. Ere.
Connecticut western news., 1884-11-26
BHEEFMELD.

The schools close to-day, for vacation of two weeks.
 MT Walter Briggs died Sunday, Nov. 16, after short illness. He had been a resident of this town fifteen years, and in his death the community mourns the loss of a kind and obliging neighbor, and the afflicted family mourn the loss of a loving father and husband.
 The Sheffield fri, n fly union has once more commenced its weekly meetings. Last Friday evening we were entertained by music and singing by Miss F. Train, Miss Field, Miss Andrus and others i; also reading by tine president, 0. o. Dewey. For next Friday evening. two dialogues are prepared ''The clock makers hat" and 'Icion Parle Fran caise." A large attendance is expected.
Connecticut western news., 1884-11-26
CORNWALL BRIDGE.

A quiet wedding was consumated at the residence of James A. Bierce on the eve of the 18th inst, the contracting parties being his only daughter, Helen, to Charles H. Harrison. AS they are well known here their many friends wish them much happiness.
 Professor M X. Weills of New York is in town, supplying numerous custom CTS with new Tense which greatly inn proves their eyesight.
 Dr Edward Sanford is the champion thus far, having recently butchered two hogs not quite year old, one weighing 551l fbs, the other 436. Next
 Mrs Marcus Hurlburt is very sick at her sisters, Mrs Emma Smiths.
 Edward I. Hubbard, after an absence of 16 months in the south and west, vis- tied his native town last week.
 The last rain was 8 great benefit to farmers in filling the springs and wells for winter as the water was very low.
 As the campaign is over we observe that neighbors are as friendly as they were four years ago.
Connecticut western news., 1884-11-26
COLLMNSVILLEs

Jacob B. Cobb, aged 85 years, for merly of Colebrook, but more recently of West Norfolk, died ill Canton, Nov. 9, at the house of his son-in-law, Sam uel Sage. Burial in Windsor, Novem- Der 24. MT Cobb was father of M. H. Cobb, cashier of the U. s. mint at Phil adelphia, which office he has held near ly IA years.
 Rev David B. Hubbard, pastor ot the Canton Center Congregational church, has rendered his resignation, after near ly 12 years of successful labors.
 Rev J. B. Thrall, late of Derby, has preached in Collinsville four Sundays. He is soon going to Utah.
 Deacon J. R. Andrus, after being in the employ of the Collins company over 30 years, is selling out and will spend the winter in Florida, and then proba. ply remove to southern California, next year. ..-
Connecticut western news., 1884-11-26
ASHLEY FALLS.

School closes to-day for short vaca- tion.
 Miss Carrie Hall of Falls Village wis., ited in town over Sunday
 The sign-board at the railroad cross ing in this village blew over Sunday af- ternoon.
 Work is progressing on the new tele- phone line from Sheffield through this village to connect with the line at Ca naan.
 Mrs Nellie Hartwell, widow of Mar GUS Hartwen formerly of Southfeld, for the past year has resided with her grandfather, Hiram Meacham of this place. During the terrible storm of Sunday night, while suffering with tenn porary abberation of mind, she left the house unobserved by the inmates and fled on foot to Southfeld, arriving there with drenched garments and having lost her bonnet, shawl and rubbers.
 George Abbott came home from Housatonic last week Tuesday with 8 sprained ankle, and has since been con- fined to the house. SoL.
Connecticut western news., 1884-11-26
The Reform Problem, or Redemp-
 tiOn.

Reform is not the word to use, but 1t is redeem. Reform has been problem in political canvasses for many years past, and still remains problem. The civil service reform is yet a problem, although 1t has been @ plank in political platforms for many years, and subject of legislation for many years, and finally a special commission was established to take charge of, and apparently to pre- vent misuse of the same, but to-day the civil service reform Is as much 8 problem as when first made a political issue.
 In the canvass just past, the problems have been tariff, free trade, labor and capital protection, and scandal, all of which have been productive of vastly more harm than good, and as I think, all have been useless and meaningless, except the scandal.
 During the canvass just past, the peo- pie of this nation have been schooled in crimes of all grades. The nation has been enveloped in corruption, and is in immense peril. Therefore, the first and all important problem for this nation to solve, is, can she under the present sit uation of her government, with her po- htical system, reach any reform? Thus far all efforts in that line have failed. The second, and equally important one is, does her government continue to be true to the authority of the governed, relying upon Divine Providence for the
Connecticut western news., 1884-11-26

money nor politicians. Christianity was the power and central truth on which they founded this nation and instituted her government, and this is what we want to return to, and then allow noth- ing to throw us off the central truth on which our true government is founded. This Is the needed redemption, and now as the result of the presidential cam paign just past, IS concluded, it becom- eth all good citizens to acquiesce in the result, and pray, work, vote, and hope that through President Cleveland's ad- ministration the needed redemption may come. P. c. CUMMINGS.
 Canaan, Ct., Nov. 21, 1884.
Connecticut western news., 1884-11-26
A VnIkinE SkeIet n.

MT E. Springer of Mechaniesburgh, Pa., writes: ''I was afflicted with lung fever and abscess on langs and reduced to walking skeleton. Got free bot tie of Dr Kings new discovery for con- sumption, which did me so much good that bought a dollar bottle. After using three bottles found myself once more man, completely restored to health, with hearty appetite. and .. gain in flesh of As fbs."
 Call at w. H. Camps drug store and get free trial bottle of this certain cure for all lung diseases. Large bot. ties Sl
Connecticut western news., 1884-11-26

barrel gun; on coming up with the dog he discovered on a rock above him a very large lynx; he shot it but did not kill it and the lynx and dog both disap- peared. The dog belonged to Mir Yale of Cornwall Hollow. The next day he came round looking for his dog, and af- ter quite search in the vicinity of the shooting he was heard whining in a ledge where he had pursued the 'var- mint, but was unable to get out Af- ter prying and lifting many heavy stones he was at last liberated, to his great joy and also his owner, who valued him very highly. x.Y.z.
Connecticut western news., 1884-11-26
BALISBURY.

Col A. H. Fenn of Winsted was in town on business, Saturday.
 The funeral of Mrs Ostrom, mother of Mrs MacElroy of Chapinville, was large ly attended on Friday afternoon, the Rev Goddard officiating
 Mrs Frank Lee and son of Pawling, N. r., are in town spending the week at the Hutchinsons'.
 The Rev Mir George's family has an addition of a 12 fb boy.
 The friendly union will meet at Mrs Russell's, on Monday evening.
Connecticut western news., 1884-11-26
DIrD.

ADAM-Tn this village, Nov 2I, william Adam, aged S5 years, months and days. n sRIees-At Sheffield, Nov l6, Walter Briggs, aged 6S years.
 1ANFIELD-At Norfolk, Nov 2I. Arthur B. Ianheld, aged 25 years. CoBB-At Canton, Nov 23 Jacob B. Cobb, for merly of Colebrook, aged S5 years. ADAMs-At North Canton, Nov 2l, Albert R. Adams, M. D., aged S6 years.
Connecticut western news., 1884-11-26
CORRESPONDENCE.

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Connecticut western news., 1884-11-26

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Connecticut western news., 1884-11-26

The Berkshire county meeting of the State Board of agriculture will be held at Great Harrington, Dec. ?, 3 and 1. The Housatonic railroad will give free return tickets to those attending the meeting.
Connecticut western news., 1884-11-26
LkAyl eANlAr. bond sorrnl

g.94 a. m. arriving al bridgeport At l2.l5 D. m., with through car for New tork, arriving al z.lb '. m. At New Haven Rt LII D. m co D. m,, arriving at nndRupart, aA 5.20 D, ni.. arriving at New NorL, at T.ia D m.; nt krw Haven al l2 D. m. 0a D. m biilk Tram, sfrtvn x tn hTldKvIurl, al 7.sO p. m. al New Y0rk iU.ad D. n N New Haven, lU.5n ?. m % D, m. for kAlis NlilAEs arriving al 6.50 D. m. sunday Milk A 10 p. m., arriving in Bridgeport af 7 50 D. m. New York. io.so D. m. ke~ hA- ven, i2.30 a. m. Connect At Bruokhvld Junction witL tfslns ss and from Danbur.
 W. fl. YEoMANs. sart. II. D. AYERILL,
 General nckei Agent.
 General Offices. bridgeport, ot.
Connecticut western news., 1884-11-26
MARRIED.

HARRISON -FIERCE-At Cornwall Bridge, Nov Is al the residence of the brides parents Charl.s H. Harrison to Miss Helen I'ierce. BALEY-HAM-At Canaan, Nov 22, by J. B. Hardenoe'gli, Justice of the Peace, Seymour Bailey Of c 'nasn to Mrs Hannah Ham of Ct Burlington.
 BER-KoRABACHER-A At Ct Burlington. Nov I2, at t. e residence of the bride, by Rev Evaits Scudder, Phinp Schribpr to Irene Rorabachrr both of "Hv i- ton.
Connecticut western news., 1884-11-26
G. W. SCOVILLE. Furnishing Undertaken

And dealer in Baskets, Cofins, Burial Robes .nd all kinds of Undertakers' Goods. The nor approved methods known to the profes- sion used in preserving the dead.
 Cabinet work, Upholstering. and Repairire r ,romptly and thoroughly done.
 Agent for NJ. G. Wheeler's cut howe'
 Residence and shop on the "Green, Norfolk. Conn. S5tf.
Connecticut western news., 1884-11-26
7Fa0eler's Guide.
tIoUSAIoNIs nAII.HoAn.
November i7, 1884.

rkssENoER rRAiNs LAAvi CANAAN. uorNo KoNrm 4 5.A7 A. n. sprcitl arryinH at taiisbs lu. al 7lsE. n, Arrinng ih North AdAnss p.to a. mo, Albany b.20 a. m. IA 90 D. m |, ArryinK at Itttsheiu at 2pa D. u. Mtth thruul car tor Albany. vie State Line, ar, i,tng at l5N D. m. CssnnsctisN for the West Train Nrfives in saIs tt.ea At 6.lbp no.
 7.52 D. m. arriving st I1ttansld At 9.25 D. m. Conneotins at state Lane tUl Albany anu the West. at. riuug at Albany st lO.06 p. ni.. sarstora At l.uS A. m..
Connecticut western news., 1884-11-26
WEST CORNWALL.

Mrs D. B. Baldwin is not as we'll as usual
 There was no service in church Sun day evening owing to the inclemency of the weather
 Charles R. Smith of Danbury was up to see his friends over Sunday, with a head not entirely turned by the trip to Florida.
 Wm. B. Oldfeld is at home through the winter to have charge of the rail- road station during his brothers sojourn in Hartford.
 Frank B. Wood set sail for the flow cry glades of Florida on Saturday last, where he intends to spend the winter.
 Joseph Memmott is home from New Haven for few weeks.
 Mrs Dr ". E. Weed is visiting friends in Bridgeport.
 Miss Ada Sterling of Bridgeport is spending the winter with R. I. Scoville on Cream Hill She will take pupils in vocal or instrumental music. See ad- vertisement.
 The dime sociable Wednesday even- ing at Mrs William Oldfield's was not largely attended on account of the se- we're rain storm.
Connecticut western news., 1884-11-26

the NY. c. & ii. It. Issllro.d.
 uonlmenclnl Aug sl, tst4
 ooMo WEST. rkAiRh LEAyA uANAAr 10 ss n m. for klin, bece cohnegtin9 Nlth the 1hicugU 1pr,ss, thu kxpTtnH for N. \, aud Day boats for NtN iork aud Albany. With U. d D. haIlioad for Catskil honhtsins, Nlth N. s d Bufisio hatlrpad. I2.t5 pm. fot hhinsbSck, ,cVnnecting with trains on the \. \. Ga H, it. itAtirOsd. S.bO D. m, Connecting run tlttsnelu. Al Mile lortonf0i New fUrk arriving stb.40 D. a. LoAyes salisbury nt t.ib and Laksxille CHS D. m- Connecting from litisnsla. hs khineb, ok win the st Louis kxpi sst ea the \, \. c. 6 If. k. itai roud 2.b6 ?, m. Milk Tram, eUnnvotllI AI Aiiilvht for New York arriving at T.aU D. u, l,nus Sundays only.
 oorNo EAHT. rRAGHs LRAvl oARAAk 9.b6 a, m. Connecting at Minsteu toi N Atts bury and bridgeport Al himnbutA Esa Westheld, Northampton. Mil hAmsburRh and holyoks. Al hsuisae with Express for sprinKntld and boptsa., sud ali poinA kortl, ana kAsts Airiybe in BoatOn At 3.sO p. m., and fof New Haven, arriving al l.2i p. m. sltu for Mi!hnlantie, New London. Prosidspcs. |. H1u York.
 Leaves MIilerton al s.bu. LaleYin. s.t1 Salisbury g.i4 a. m. l.s2 D m. connecting st Minated foI Nstsr- bury, Bridgeport at sinlsbuf, for West field and Holyoks; al Hartford for New Haven Springfield snd boston, X % p. m. LeAytA NiiivrtoL al T.2b. LakssiiIe 7.As, salisbury 7.53 P, ni., toi Mlnsted Passengerr leave New York at a.b0 D. m. connect with this tram. SOS p m lSundAyr only.l Leare Millenon for NoHt Winsted. arriving at B.12 D. m. Tickets % d and baggage checked through to Albany, Buffalo. Chicago, st L uia and the West. Western pasaUngcra make but one change.
 JNO. F. JONES, Snprrnt ndent
 WALTER PkARCE,
 tlen't 1Aeksl Agent
Connecticut western news., 1884-11-26

SoUDANT-At COllinsville, Nov 15, son to
 Walter J. and Julia H Soudant. WHEEIER-At CoTlinsville, Nov 19, a daugh-
 ter to Perlie 4. and F lla H Wheeler.
Connecticut western news., 1884-11-26

Whenever our West Cornwall corres- pondent fails to furnish budget of in- teresting items our readers may rest as- sured that he is i'll or has some other valid reason for disappointing us. Last week we missed him; his chair was va- cant, although we reserved it for him until the last moment. A few lines ac- companying this weeks correspondence explains all. We hope he is on the highway to health again. He writes, "have been sick abed for nearly a week and am now only able to sit up. You would have heard from me last week only for this. Can't get much news" |" -Ed. Ne1rs.
Connecticut western news., 1884-11-26
BORN.

WAITE-At Whstely, Nov IA. daughter tt- Willis F and Marianna A wsite, and gra nd- daughter to Amos Brewer of New Marlboro. Mass
Connecticut western news., 1884-11-26
General iickei Agent.
 General Offices. bridgeport, ot.
H4slisnp % ooNN. Whsps.sN

nuna from Hartford 10 hhinebtek on tbe Hudson river, whvrr it connects with
 the N. Y. e. A n. It. ItaIlf0ad.
Connecticut western news., 1884-11-26
CANAAN, CONN
TERMS OF sUBSCRIPTION.

s. q. BECKLRx, Editor and Frop'r.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1884-05-07
LETTER FROM RlNooEs.

RINeoEs, N. j., May 8, 1884.
Some of our farmers are about ready to
plant corn.
Mr.. Miller Princeton Seminary,
Student, preached in the Presbyterian
Church yesterday (Sabbath).
Milton Shepherd, Esq, son of Asa Ii.
Sheppard of this vicinity, has been spend
ing week or SO with his parents here.
He is now Telegraph Operator on the
main line of the Pennsylvana Rail Road
aud is located at Newark. He is looking
fine.
II. V. Blackwell, Esq, of Scranton, Pa,
spent few days among his relatives and
friends in our village, last week.
Frank Pittenger, Esq, a former young
man of our village but now engaged in a
store in Brooklyn, spent yesterday
(Sabbath) with his relatives here.
Mrs. Caroline Blackwell has given her
residence coat of paint.
We have some fine strawberry patches
in our village and the robins are prepar-
ing for joyful feast in them, too.
At a meeting of the New Brunswick
Presby terry, held at Princeton, last week,
the call extended to David Wills Jr of
Princeton Seminary, by the Presbyterian
Church of our village was acted upon
and favorably received, and Mr.. Willis
examined and received into the Presby-
terry, and Wednesday, May 2Sth, decided
upon as the day for his ordination and
installation as pastor of said Church. We
learn that the services will take place
either in the morning or afternoon of said
day. We will report the hour as soon as
decided upon.
For the last two or three years, many
bushels of potatoes have been raised In
and about our village. 1t is said to be
very profitable, and as evidence of the
same, many acres have been planted
again with them, this spring, and we
may expect large crop of the vegetable
in this locality, this season. Some atten-
ton is also given to raising tomatoes,
chiefly for the canning factory at Lam
bertville. Pop.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1884-05-07

Our recent purchase
of Dry Goods, Notions,
Boots and Shoes, Car
pets, Oil Cloths, Wood
Il WillOWWare, Glass
ware, QueensWare,
Groceries, &C., have
been much largerthan
any previous season.
We invite intending
purchasers to give us
a call before buying
and xamine our
Stock. We exchange
for all kinds of cOun-
try produce for which
we have facilities for
paying the ig h es t
prices. WE OFFER
CIR e A T. INDUC
M T. N rs TO G. A s III
BUYERS.
Gardner J. Fisher Geo.,
Main and Ferry SITS.
Branch, Buttonwood and Union
Streets.
Aprii 2. teg4.-tf
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1884-05-07
NEW HOPE AND BUCKS COUNTY, PA.

!
Court commenced at Doylestown OF
Monday last
Among the pupils who have entered
the State Normal School at West Ches-
ter, are Lizzie Major of Erwinna; Alice
Mills, J. II. Cooper and Oscar Woman,
of Point Pleasant.
Largest assortment OF Trimmed Hats
and Bonnets ever exhibited in this city.
at Van Horns Millinery Department.
--Nockamixon Township, this County,
claims TO have calf that weight 100
pounds when one day old.
The Doylestown Democrat suggests
that we>let the shad rest for one year.
We will let them rest after the middle of
next month, and bring out the nets next
Spring.
AT blast at the Kemble quarries,
near Lumberton, Bucks county, recently,
a ledge of stone ESQ feet long. SO feet
deep and so feet high was loosened.
Twenty-six kegs of powder we're used,
aud it is estimated that 10000 tons of
stone were removed.
The New Hope Cornet Band intend
running an excursion to the sea shore.
the coming Summer.
Delegates from the several bands in
the county, will meet in convention at
Purdy's Hotel, Doylestown, on Saturday,
the 10th inst, to arrange rate of prices
for the coming Presidential campaign. -
Mr.. Arthur Whiteley will represent the
New Hope Cornet Band.
IF. ID. Scarborough, OF the Times Of
flee, Philadelphia, spent Sunday in New
Hope.
The second anniversary of the Shake
speare Club, of this place, was held at DIR.
John s. Thornton's residence, on Friday
evening of last week. A good crowd was
present, and very enjoyable evening was
spent by all.
Everybody and their friends are 70.
ing to Keller's Concert, on Thursday eve.
ming of next week.
Mr.. Joseph P. Stockton has had new
board fence built along his property, on
Bridge street. Tom Werts is putting On
the finishing touches with coat of paint.
--Forepaugb's Show, which exhibited
at Trenton, on Monday last, was largely
attended. The performances were both
varied and attractive, and we'll worthy of
personal visit.
w. w. Woodruff, Esq, of Newtown
Borough, was reelected County Superin-
tendent, for the third term, at the con-
vention held yesterday Tuesday in
Lenape Hall, Doylestown.
John Wynkoff, County Commissioner,
is seriously ill at his home in Southamp.
ton township.
Eek. Attorney General Lear, has been
very sick for the past week, but we are
happy to learn he is improving.
The attendance at Court, this week
has been large, aud Doylestown is pretty
lively, SO are the politicians.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1884-05-07

On Monday of week before last. coun-
sellor r. s. Kuhl, of Pennington, was
elected from the cars at Mt. Airy Sta
ton for alleged violation of the printed
terms of an excursion ticket. Mr.. Kuhl
bought an excursion ticket from Fleming
ton to Trenton. In the afternoon he
took train from Trenton for Lambert
vile, arriving there one hour earlier than
the train which connects with the Flem-
ington train, and the one upon which he
should have taken passage, the other
being local train. The ticket was
market by the conductor of the Trenton
train, so that the Pennington conductor,
Mr.. Stryker, could not accept it from Mr..
Kuhl. Possibly it may lead to a law
Hunterdon Democrat.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1884-05-07

Rev. John c. Hyde, well-known to
many of our older citizens, died at Bristol,
Pa, on Monday of this week, after a
lingering illness for several years dura-
ton. His first passionate was with the
Point Pleasant Baptist Church, Pa, some
years previous to the late war. Subse-
quent to that he became pastor of the
Baptist Church at Hastings, MINI. af-
terward financial agent of the Baptist
Institute at Hightstown, N. j., and then
pastor of the Baptist Church at Bristol,
where his health failed him, and he was
compelled to stop active work. He was an
earnest and able Christian minister. He
married a daughter of the late Joseph d.
Murray, Of New Hope, Pa, who, with one
child, survives him. The funeral will take
place at the Bristol Bap tist Church, on
Friday morning, at 1890. Interment at
Mount Hope Cemetery, in this city, upon
the arrival of the P. M. train.