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Connecticut western news., 1884-02-06
"Reminiscences of Southern New
 Marlboro. No. q.

Francis Holt was born, brought III
 and served an apprenticeship of seve.
 years in old England, at the black
 smiths trade. He then emigrated tt
 America, worked as journeyman at his
 trade in New Haven, Hartford and
 adjacent places.
 He had somehow managed to get comfortable education for those days.
 He was Q wide awake fellow, not thor oughly dissipated, but to use his own words a free and easy sort of a chap, spending nearly all he earned, and lived a careless, jolly life.
 While in Hartford he made the ac- quaintnnce of one Miss Hawkes., solicited her hand in marriage and was accepted. Her aunt, with whom she lived, not liking the appearance of Holt, strongly opposed her and, as is often the case, opposition only increased the mutual attachment of the lovers and they eloped, were soon married and started off on foot to seek their fortune.
 Having incidentally heard that shop with a forge and tools could be rented near Daniel Spaulding's Afterwards Capt E. w. Fitch's), they wended their way thither and arrived, travel staint d and dusty, one summer eve, having walked over 40 miles with nothing but the clothes on their backs and good honest faces to recommend them. This was in the summer of 1883. MT Holt rented MT Milo Collars house, leased the shop fer short time, expecting as soon as Q better opportunity offered to leave. Being an excellent workman and strictly honest in all his dealings and of an obliging disposition, he soon had all that he could do.
 When the lease had expired he found it difficult to collect his dues from several who were willing to pay in labol or most anything but money and they expressed the wish that he would settle down among them and they would do the best they could. He accordingly bought a small plot of land just over the line in Norfolk and commenced building q house. Some furnished timber, some lumber, some paid in labor and other materials and when the house was completed it was nearly paid for. He kept steadily at work and prospered.
 In few years he had chance to buy Q small farm just below Maj Knapp's. He built a shop and forge and went to work. Knowing nothing by experience about farming, he succeeded mu h better than could be expected. By the help of his wife, who was economical and good manager, he steadily al vanced. He built new and comforta- ble house and had the satisfaction oi feeling nearly out of debt when he died.
 Mir Holt was unassuming in his man. ner, 0 great reader and could converse on the political, civil and religious questions of the day. He died | revered and lamented, March 26, 1874, aged 70 years. W. L. S.
Connecticut western news., 1884-02-06
HERE AND THERE.

Efforts are being made to establish a milk condensing factory at Millerton, N. Y. IT
 Mir E. Y. Morehouse, formerly pro- plietor of the Clarke house, Winsted, has purchased Frank Cases hotel at New Hartford
 s. M. Felton, Jr., general superin- tendent of the New York and New Eng laud railroad, had rendered his resigna- tion, which has been accepted by Receiver CIark, to take effect | cDru.tr3 |. Mir elton has accepted position as assist ant to the president of the New York, Lake Erie and Western railroad.
 Rev Ira Pettibone of Winchester Gen. tre, was ordained to the ministry, Feb. ', 1884, therefore tomorrow will be the fiftieth anniversary of his ministerial life. The church at Winchester Center will at their regular service on Sunday, Feb. 10, commemorate this event, and Rev Mir Pettibone will preach sermon, giving a brief review of his life work.
 Contracts for building the Connecticut Air Line parallel road have been given to combination of well-known firms, among them Arnold x Stevens and Cam eron and Pagan of New York. II. R. Parrott, one the prominent directors, who is active in the project, said work would begin on Monday at the following points on the line Greggs Hill, Greenwich !; Hubbard Hill, Stamford Mill Hill, Southport; at a point near the Berkshire Hill, Bridgeport; West Stratford; Hous- atomic river and Rundells Hill, Orange. One hundred men will be put on the Bridgeport section at once.
 The case of New Hartford vs Canaan, which was tried before the district court last June, was decided Monday of this week in favor of New Hartford {; dalna- ges $280 with costs. Foster and Fenn for plaintiff, Lee P. Dean of Falls Vil- lage and Wellington P. Smith for defendant tro=ble nor expense will be spared to make the masquerade ball, which comes off Friday evening, February 8, q grand success. The Germania orchestra of Hartford and w.. E. Rogers of Meriden have been engaged to furnish the music and prompting upon the occasion and costumer will be ill town the day of the dance. We therefore predict very enjoyable affair. -Netc Ha71foTd Tribune, 1St
Connecticut western news., 1884-02-06
BERKSHIRE COUNTY.

Extra copies of the CONNECTICUT WESTERN NEWS can be obtained at J.W. Morgan's news room, Great Harrington, Mass.
 Mir A. J. Hunt, Great Barrington's model harness maker, is now making a $50 harness for Q customer. He ire quently makes S250 harnesses.
 MT N. Civilians, Great Barrington's s popular barber, has just completed his new house. It is situated on the east side of the river and is a very tasty structure, costing from S2500 to S3COO, and was built by Contractor William H. Hatch.
Connecticut western news., 1884-02-06
Legislative Notes.

The house passed a'vote of thanks to Lieut. Rhodes for his heroic conduct in rescuing the survivors of the Columbus disaster.
 The special commission on the Hou- sato nic railroad tax have rendered their report to the legislature, which, if approved, is said to relieve the road of $3O,OOO of the $1OO,OOO in dispute.
 The short haul bill comes before the legislature again this year. It is the same as the one now in force in Massa- chusetts and was introduced by Repre- sentative Hubbard of Hartford.
 Senator Yale attempted to push through a resolution requesting the Connecticut senators at Washington to vote for the Mexican treaty. By this treaty tobacco is to be imported free of duty. The resolution was tabled on motion of Senator Maltbie.
 The appointment of the following commissioners for their respective counties has been confirmed -T. H. Spencer, Hartford Edmund Sheffield, New London; Lyman Dunning, Litch- field c. H. Loomis, Holland; A. B.. Dunham, New Haven ; A. A. Slater, Windham s. R. Holmes, Middlesex.
 A bill was offered requiring that all patent medicines sold in this state must have plainly printed on the label the formule under which they are prepared.
 Several petitions from different parts of the state have been received by the house asking for a law requiring corpo' rations and others to pay their helr weekly,
Connecticut western news., 1884-02-06
Itching PiIes-SympIOms and Cure

The symptoms are moisture, like precipitation, intense itching, increased ny scratching, very distressing, partic- ularly at night, seems as if pin-worms were crawling in and about the rectum !; the private parts are sometimes affected. If allowed to continue very serious re- suits may follow. "SWAYNES ONT MENT is pleasant, sure cure. Also tor Tetter, Itch, Salt Rheum, Scala Head, Erysipelas, Barbers' Itch, Blotch- 1s, all scaly, crusty Skin Diseases. Sent by mail for 50 cents; 3 boxes S1.25, tin Stamps). Address, DR SWAYNE X SON, Philadelphia, Pa. Sold by Drug gists.
Connecticut western news., 1884-02-06
$1.25 Per. Yard !! $1.25 Per Yard !!

These goods are made fast backs and will not sweep of from the lace hke many of tht Moquette Carpets, but are enduring for con. stant hard wear. it wll pay long Journey Co visit our establishment and sec this hne ot goods. At TWO DOLLARS per yard thtA would BE CHEAP. You that want tur tmmrs diate or anticipated use should not let thisup. portunity pass. We have put prico lHr be low what they would bring, but arc disposed Co give the bargain of the year. Come at unee il you wish to secure beautiful carpet at hAlT value.
Connecticut western news., 1884-02-06

We warrant these organs for ten years. If you are thinking of buying either Piano or Organ give us a call or send for terms and prices,as we will give you n better organ or piano than you can get elsewhere for the same money Organs with genuine Swiss Bell attachment, n spec ialty. Address,
 J. M. KELLOGG. Gen. Agt. Cornwall, Con, or T.J BusMohTn, West Cornwall, Conn, uRnRl
Connecticut western news., 1884-02-06
My Wife NnId

to me last night: How much do you suppose we have paid out for doctors and medicine in the last year. l told her I did not know. To doctors have paid nothing, and five dollars worth of of sulphur bitters has kept health in our family. L ANDREWS, 12 Bowdoin street, Boston.
Connecticut western news., 1884-02-06

Have tried tho Ithaca Organ, I have aels dom found it's equal for sweetness and power. The SUD baes iH uHpt eiallA hne tut church purposos. pRuFtsson k M ELLIS.
 "Ells Family. Giving musical entertainments through tho United States.
Connecticut western news., 1884-02-06
SpecioL Notices.

Advertisements triH be inserted under Htis head H he f0uo,ciHg rdtes. s.-7tro centS lc01d for .'Gch insertion no advertisement taken foT less bop % ceHtS aud cash must accompany hP order.
Connecticut western news., 1884-02-06

Having thoroughly examined the eelebrat- cd Ithaca Organ, uun tttiiiN to ite supst1oiity of workmanship, putity anu Nouniu Ut tone, Nhiuh charRctulistius make ths sU instrunieuts stana unsuiparsrus C, M.SHALL,
 West Cornwall, July 9, iSsJ.
Connecticut western news., 1884-02-06
Itis but n Mere investment of 90 cts.

If it cures you are willing to pay for 1t if not, you have but to say so and have your money refunded. Rice & Cos eclectic lilIiment cures cramps in the stomach and bowels, inflammation, burns, diphtheria, etc. For sale by w. H. Camp, licensed pharmacist, Canaan, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1884-02-06

Arrive from Southfield. Mill River and Clay ton at 9:15 A M on arrival of train. Close at 1P N, or on arrival of train.
Connecticut western news., 1884-02-06
A WIde Awake DruggIst.

Mir w H Camp is always wide awake Tn his business, and spares no pains to secure the best of every article in his line. He has secured the agency for the celebrated Dr Kings new discovery for consumption. The only certain cure known for consumption, coughs, colds, hoarseness, asthma, hay fever, bronchi- tis, or any affection of the throat and lungs. Sold on positive guarantee. Will give you trial bottle free. Reg ular size Sl
Connecticut western news., 1884-02-06

Dr Wishart's pine tree tar cordial is giving great satisfaction in this neigh borhood. w. M. Lamb, Columbrana, Ohio
Connecticut western news., 1884-02-06

Having tested the Ithaca Organ l consider it the best m thu markvt, we'll balanced in tunp and coupling; both ways the payer has tEe whole power of the fihstiun,ht. am glad tuItosiily.to ;he merits of this organ.
 c. N. kNEHkllt
 Orghnist ot CongrtRR tiOhHl church, Ellswofth, Conn.,, July n, 1858,
Connecticut western news., 1884-02-06
Ne1o Advertisements.
FOR SALE.

MY DWELLING HOUSE on West Main M Street, Canaan, Conn; also a small barn there Is room for anOtl CT house on the same Int, in front. The house will accommodate two families.
 Also good COWS and horses--one 2 years 'ld and the other years old. The 5-year-old norse is a very fast roader, will trot in 8 min. utes or less with training; was sired by Wilkes 'pirIt If required, written guarantee of kindness and sOundness or each horse will be gwen Enquire of J. E. CONWAY,
 Shelf Id, Mass. Or of S. c. BECKLEY,
 Conn. Western News, Canaan, Conn. 4feb6
Connecticut western news., 1884-02-06

We call special attention 70 the
 < ITHACA .:- ORGANS ! and celebrated Stiefr and Board man X Glay Pianos.
 These lstruments, having net only taken first premiums dt our state and county fairs, but the highest premium over every oth, American ulanufac- lure at the Paris Exposition in 1878.
 We select n few testimonials from tae large number We are daily recei, ing:-
 Having fully tested tho Ithaca orPhn we hnu lt uur tduul ui perfect instrumut (, The player has remarkable cunuul ut lts power. The m,,Ytment iE prompt, tho tone tth and tuil. We have tnvd several kiudH, but found none iu equal thla, lt m pluHtutU to use so complete an instrument,
 Mn and Mus W. SpAt.DWIN,
 pastui of Cunt tegatiUuHl church. North. CorpNGh, July 70, tha5,
Connecticut western news., 1884-02-06
CANAAN POST OFFICE.

MAILS arrive and close at the Canaan Post M Office. Canaan, Aug. 6, 1882
Connecticut western news., 1884-02-06
50 PIECES M0lNGttG VG|VGtS

Beautiful Patterns with Borders to match foi Drawing Rooms. Libraries, Chambers, Halls, and Dining Rooms, at the unprecedented low price of
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1884-09-19

fans rcn'ain very large.
trinoline Is on the increase.
Drapcrics grow less elaborate.
The Figaro IL the coming jacket
Small Ireuzc bonnets are in vogue.
Jetted braids appear among dress
trimmings.
Skirts are nearly All gathered in at
The waist.
~ heels and full gathered skirts are
coming IN.
Cameo clasps fastcn belts to round
wasted dresses.
Belts aud sashes tied on one side are
much in favor.
Satin corsets are easier 20 wear than
those of coutil.
Every I'M 81 fashion has at least
one lace toilet.
liraids II all kinds will be much used
for dress decorations.
Foulards are the fayoritc wear Of
children for fall dresses.
There is a 4 al this moment foi
excessively small bonnets.
Figaro Jackets are made Of velvet
gauze for sIrcssv fall wear.
JAG cts Of ribbed velvet or velvetccn
are correct for fall wear.
Handkcrchiefs with fancy colorcd
borders remain il high favor.
Sto,,, women look he,ter ~ c.fhcred
sl;r,s than a t;oht go,eJ amos
4 CHEERING Ina m 4 Paris letter ~.
nominees thaf bustlcs ~ a. pron;nent
silver braid n roxxs and HIM. vii M
~ Stylish trimming forb lack cash mcre
dresses
an i late fashionable wcddinc n Enc.
land ia rides bo,ouei. comnoscd II
White lilies. Wa LARGO .no,:yh ~ iii I
bic w~hcclbarrow.
I, " cr.,;f,;nr " ,..r, ~, $3.50.
-. nnJsrro;rr chsn.a. sho,. |. 4
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-
The Cu'firator says there Is lille
nutrition Ia corn fodder before il bios.
sons.
1t Is claimed that one 81
carbolic acid 10 twelve quart, of water
timely syringcd will prevent grape ROT.
- The Massachusetts, Houghmon
thinks II more economical 10 stack hay
than 20 build barns expressly " store il.
Eastward more flowers are grown
than Westward. but with every year Of
increased age in the Western States
comes an increased demand for flowers.
Baked Fish; rClean. wash and
wipe the fish; mako the dressing d
grated brcad-crimbs stepped IN sweet
milk. butter. pepper. salt. one beaten
egg. and herbs. stun the fish and
sew up. Lay il IN q baking-pan with
one and q hal cupfuls Of water to keen
II from sticking. Bake one and u half
hours. - 7ofeffp Binds.
1T Is curious. says an exchange,
how few people know the benefit Of
fruit ut breakfast time. a saucer of
berries, an orange or banana. pear or
apple. at six in the morning will make
the sky look brighter aud fill the world
with sunshine vcn on CLOUDY days;
and yet many people ncyer think 81
eating fruit IN the morning.
Frozen Peaches: Taxe two quart.
Of rich milk and two t~eacupfulS 81
sugar; mix well together and put into 4
freezer with ice and salt packed around
it. Have ready one quart Of peaches
mashed and swct tened. When the
milk i very cold stir them in and freeze
them all together. Strawberries can
be used IN thr same wav, but will re.
quire more sugar. N. \. Times.
To preserve plums whole pierce the
skin II the plum with d large needle:
take one pound Of sugar to one pound
Of plums; boil the sugar with a tcacup-
ful Of water for twenty minutes. put IN
the plnms and let them simmer very
gently for twenty minutes or half an
hour: put into pots. II in a day or two
the sirup looks watcry pour of. boil
again twenty minutes. and pour over
the plums. 10y Boston Budgtt.
"A gardener who was pcstcrcd With
mo.cs in his fIowcr-bcds where Ne could
not without iniuring his carpet bed
ding place traps 10 catch them. sue
ceeded in getting rid ofthcm Nv boring
small holes over the mole tracts and
ponring into them water mixed with
Kerosene Oh. at the rate N a iii to -four
gallons Of waiter, alter which he had no
trouble from the animals. Troy Times.
A good relish to take with a lunch
is made III ham. Pound some niecrS
Of ham in = mortar. Just MS fine as you
can. Season il with pepper and spice.
and moisten il with clarified butter.
Put this nio a mould Of earthcn bow
and press Il in very tightly. Put il into
the oven for half an hour. Let il get
perfectly cold. II can then BE- cut into
thin slices. II is nice il used for 4 fill
ing for sandwiches. ~. y. iost.
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Perhaps. on the whole. vmoierafels
early rising u now a comm0ncr prac-
tice In titles than IL was forty wears
ago. II seems strange that the habit
of lying IN b 4 hours after the sun i
up should ever have obtained a hold on
The multitude Of brain-workers. ~ I'M
douhtcdIy IL had Ia times pat Hour
for hour. the intellectual work done IN
the early morning. when the atmos-
phere j. IS yet imprisoned BY the
breath ~ myfia Is II actively moving
creatures. must be. and. ~ 4 matter oI
experience. i incomparably better than
that done 1T night.
The habit u writing and reading late
IN the day and far into the night. ''for
the sake Of quiet" il me ~ The most
mischlcyou 10 which n man Of mind
can addict himself. When The body j.
faded the spirit may seem 10 b. NJ rest.
aud N 50 easily distracted by the sur
~roundings which We think less obtra-
sive than IN tire day; but this seeming
i a snare. N hen The body is weary.
the brain. which \ m integral OF the
body, and the mind. which Is simply
brain-function. are wear too
II we persist in working one part OF
the system because some other part j.
too tired 70 trouble ms, that can not BE-
wise management O. self. That feel
ing o tran utility which comes oyer
the busy and active man about half
pas ten or eleven Ole ock ought not 10
BE- regarded a an ineenf!A d 10 work.
II l., IN fact. the elect of 4 lowering Of
vitality consequent on the exhaustion
OF The physical sense. Nature wants
ami calls for ph, siolo ical rest. In
stead oi complying with her reason
20 Q demand. the night-worker halls
the feeling o mental q~uiescence.
y istakes II OF clcarncss and acutene~s.
and whips the ia led organism with the
will until il goes on working.
What il the result? Immediately.
the accomplishment OF q task fairly
we'll, but no halt so well rs ii il had
been performed with the vigor Of 4 re-
freshcd BRAIN working in health from
proper sleep. Remotely. or later on,
comes the penalty % b. paid for IN
natural cNertion-that Is. energy wrnng
from exhaust Al or weary n-crke-cehters
under pr ssure. This penalty takes
tH' va IT'LL 0U~Hi1-< NtNNIfr
siccplessnesS. almost certainly some los
or depreciation Of function in one M
more q the great organs concerned X.
muir ton.
TO relieve these maladies-springina
from This unsupported cause the brain
worker very likely has recourse to the
use q stlmd!ants' p ssbly alec oil. or
il may BIZ simply tea Or coffee. The
- uel need not lc followed. Night
work during student liz and in after
Yea : i 4 fruitful CO Is Of much uncx-
plasned though by no means inc phi
cable suffering. ior which il i dnicult.
II MT impossible. 70 lind q remedy.
surely morning Is the time for work.
when the whole body i rested. h.
brain relic ca from lis tension. and
nind-po~cr At is best. Home youruaL
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Germany has moro books in it, Ii
braries than any other nation. there
are over Loo librar ~ In Austria. Ger.
many and swift erland. twenty II
which contain over 100. t0J volumes.
France has six Libraries Of over ~ A.sNr,
booxs. besides The Nat onal Library.
which is the largest in the word
Gre I Britain has only nine Libraries \;
over 10000 volumes, and the British
Museum pays out $1,000 annually adj
ding to its collections. Spain has thir-
~ public libraries. containing sU0.v 20
volumes. The library in " ashington
contains 51S.Vuo Volumes and l70.Vyu
pamphlets. and there are but five
larger in the world-the French M
tional. with z,.u0.0oO: the British MI
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A cnAcHrkx Is The sadi~xf ~ ~ rrcn.
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Chronicle.
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"A new arrival NJ Castle Garden.
New York, re entity offered q baby q
auction. desiring forty dollars -
starter. ~. n. Sun.