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Connecticut western news., 1884-10-15
MINIsTER'S MEETING.

The Housatonic Valley Methodist Ministers association was held in Ca- naan on Monday.
 The morning session was held in the parsonage, commencing at 10 o'clock with business session. At 10:30 Rev J. M Yeager of Lenox, Mass, read an essay on the Preacher in Politics D This provoked lively discussion and evinced the fact that the ministers pres ent would vote as unit in November. At Il :45 sermon-sketch was given by Rev J. D. Spriggs of Housatonic. This was logical and thoughtful produc- tion and drew forth some criticism and much commendation. After 8 bounti- ful repast, served at the parsonage, the Association met in the church for a public meeting at ? o'clock. After de- votional services, the following question was under discussion, Do we as Meth, o list ministers sufficiently emphasize the doctrine of final retribution." The question was opened by Rev F. Her. nance of Sheffield. He was followed by Rev's J. M. Yeager, J. D. Spriggs, D. Mccartney, B. N. Lewis and D. Phillips.
 At 3:30 there was a question drawer. These were ably answered by Rev's D.. Mccartney and J. M. Yeager. Many of the questions were profound and ab- struse, others drew forth much merri- ment and good humor. The Associa- tion reassembled at 6:45, M, to listen to sermon by Rev B. N.Lewis of Falls Village. He chose for his text Jer. 6, XVI. "Stand ye in the ways and see and ask for the old paths, where is the good way and walk therein and ye shall find rest for your souls" The sermon was carefully prepared and was clean and practical exposition of the text, de- liyered in an earnest and impressive way, evincing the fact that MT Lewis as preacher is well merited. Tho next meeting will be held at Falls Village, November 10.
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SOUTHFIELD.

Mir Bartlett of Lee preached here on Sunday, again subject, "Know thy self" The particular points were ar tistically handled and energetically placed before his hearers
 E. Adams and family are here on q visit from Hadley, Mass, and have been with their friends the past week.
 H. M. Baldwin and wife were ill town over the Sabbath. They will soon leave for their home in West Stockbridge. Mrs Baldwin had remained here during the past week.
 Several teachers attended the teach ers' institute in Sheffield last week, and report a good meeting.
 The water company are busy at the works, and think of building a reservoir to aid in the supply.
 I. R. Baldwin expects to leave, this week. for trip west, to be gone four months.
 Cook and Pettis have built bridge below Mill River, the past week.
Connecticut western news., 1884-10-15
FALLS VILLAGE.

Quite number from here attended the Danbury fair
 Miss Jennie Beers of Cornwall Bridge was guest of o. M. Brinton's over Sun day.
 Misses Cora Tucker and Nellie Hall were home on a visit over Sunday.
 Mir and Mrs John E. How'd of Pleas ant Valley, Conn.,, are visiting relatives in this vicinity.
 Miss Bessie G. Sperry of New Haven is visiting relatives at Amesville and vi- cinity.
 The Musicales will be resumed next week.
 Wallace Jones is on the sick list, but at this writing is improving. He will resume work this week.
 Ask Sidney Reed who he is betting on.
 Improvements are being made on the Savings bank.
 George Slingland has new arrival in his family in the shape of a mine pound boy" Good enough George.
 George H. Brown and family will move to Jersey City, N. J., some time this week
 Mrs Woodward of Thomaston, Ct, is visiting at Dr James J. Averills.
 F. E. Egleston has bought out M. C.. Deans subscription business. See his ad this week.
 W. T. Ferguson has taken a trip to New York where he will purchase cloaks and dolmans and goods for fall trade.
 The HanoverIan family will give avo- cal and instrumental concert at Citizens hail this Wednesday, evening; it is considered to be one of the best. Come one, come all. s.Y.L.
Connecticut western news., 1884-10-15
CORNWALL BRIDGE.

Edmund R. Sturges of Huntsville visited friends here last week.
 Miss Jennie Bierce, who has been visiting friends in UnionviIle, the past two months, returned home this week The only daughter of Charles NJ. and Cornelia Cooper died Sept 30, after short illness. The funeral was attended at the house, Oct Rev R. s. Craw- ford conducted the services. The fol- lowing lines were suggested by friend;
 Our darling Maude has gone to rest;-
 Christ called her for his own.
 We mourn her greatly yet. rejoice,
 With him, she is on the throne.
 Miss Grace Robinson is visiting friends in New Hartford She has been taking lessons in painting, from a proficient artist of New York, Mrs Suiffin, and she bids fair to rank high with the profess sion, as her works will show.
 Seventy tickets were sold from this station to the Danbury fair, the past week. s---< --
 TOWN ELECTION.
 The election of town officers passed off quietly, with the following result:- Assessors. H. Harrison, Horace c. Hart.
 Board of Relief. ef.-Elbert Shepard. Wm L. Clark.
 Selectmen. .-Ingersoll P. Reed, David L. Smith, John W. Beers.
 Town Clerk.-Robt N. Cochrane.
 Town Treasurer. Victory c. Beers. Grand Jurors.-D Daniel W. Manvel, Joseph Mallinson.
 Constables-Frank B. Wood, Dwight Hotchkiss.
 Registrar Births, Marriages X Deaths Theodore Kellogg.
 School Visitors-Solon B. Johnson, Philo NJ. Kellogg.
 Registrar Voters-Ransom r. Smith. Auditor-Solon B. Johnson.
 Justices of the Peace. e.-Theodore s. Gold, Solon B. Johnson, Silas G. Pat terson, Ebert Shepard, Leonard J. Nickerson, Theodore Kellogg, George Hughes, Wilson P. Sturges. Hiram G. Dean, JoRn N. Kellogg, Russel R. Pratt.
Connecticut western news., 1884-10-15

THE Canaan correspondent of the Berkshire Courier is personal friend of the editor of the NEWS, but while we highly prize his friendship wo do not admire his unbounded political Zeal which seemingly has unbalanced his usually impartial judgement and given loose rein to his political prejudice, as shown in recent numbers of the Courier.
 In his last correspondence to the Courier, he says: '' The CoNN. WESTERN NEWS seems to be neutral for revenue only, with incidental Jennings to demo- cratic dependence. With regard to ssreyenue" we would state that while some publishers charge for publishing a notice of political meeting, a banner raising, etc., we have published these notices free for all parties.
 About incidental leanings to demo- cratic dependence" we would state that we have examined the files of the NEWS and find that during the two months pE0f1OuS GO OObObC1 O' "O PoO0ASA S~S correspondence and local news, notices of and reports from conventions, banner raising, political meetings, etc., Il mo- tices for democrats and IS for repubh- cans.
 The said correspondent takes excep- tion to the local item in the NEWS of October 1, about several lifelong re- publicans" joining the democratic club. We published the item as given us and vouched for by two members of said club.
 The NEWS does not intend to side with or whoop up the cause of either the democratic or republican party, but we think we have perfect right to pub ish notice of any or aH political meet ings.
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Connecticut at the New Orleans Expo sirion.---AgricuIrure and Horticulture.

The largest exhibition of the pro- ducts of human industry the world has ever seen Is to be held at New Orleans the coming winter, beginning Decem- Der l.
 The board of agriculture is authoriz- ed by the commissioner for Connecticut to collect at Hartford for the exhibition specimens of agricultural and horticul- tural products which will bear transpor- tation, at that season. P. M. Augur, pomologist of the board, is especially intrusted with the duty of collecting the exhibit All those who have particular ly. fine specimens of grain or winter fruit should communicate either with MT Augur at Middlefeld, or with T. s. Gold at West Cornwall, and they will receive instructions for gathering, pack ing and forwarding the same.
 All articles forming part of this col lective exhibit are not for competition and all charges of sending to Hartford and putting them on exhibition will be borne by the commission. The collec- tion will Do made up early in Novem- Der, and at that time all packages should be sent to Hartford by express at our expense, directed, T. s. Gold, Hartford, box marked with name of sender and name of articles contained in it.
 Each variety of winter fruit should have 20 perfect specimens, and of corn perfect ears, of shelled grain one pint.
 Premium lists will be furnished to all who desire to make additional exhibi- tion for competition.
 T. s. GOLD, Secretary,
 Conn. Board of Agriculture.
 West Cornwall, Oct. 4, 1884.
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NORFOLK.

Norfolk voted no license by a large majority.
 A Blaine and Logan flag was raised Saturday evening.
 The Harrison guards have voted to accept the invitation to Canaan this Wednesday, evening.
 A cyclone recently struck a portion of Dr Stevens building on the corner and leveled it to the ground.
 Workmen have commenced putting the highway under the track near the Robbins place. The railroad company finally concluded it was an advisable plan, regardless of the obstinacy of one or two directors.
 The married men rather let the single men get away with them at their match game of base ball Saturday afternoon. Score, 31 to in favor of the boys. J. B. Eldredge did some fine batting, also Mir Darrow. AUREvoR.
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Connecticut Patents.


 The following patents were granted to citizens of Connecticut bearing date October ', 1884 Reported expressly for this paper by Louis Bagger X Co.,, mechanical experts and solicitors of patents, Washington, D. G.,
 Arnold, H. L., Middletown, method of and device for cutting barbs on strips of metal; 306,313.
 Brown, J. R., Bridgeport, automatic fire extinguishor; 3O6,3
 Fox, W. H., New Haven, bow; 3O6,- 234.
 Gray, H. A, New Haven, removing the shells from eocoanuts; BOG, ,14S
 Hawley, Theodore, Fairfield, water proof leggin: 306,077.
 Johnson, M. C., Hartford, cutting blade for lathe-tools; BOG, 257.
 Manning, E. B., ,Meriden, swing frame for tea kettles; 306,271.
 Manning, E. B., Meriden, tea or cof- fee pot; 3O6,272.
 Morgan, A. E., Hartford, gas cock; 306,344. ,.
 Munson,E. B..New Haven, paper box 306, ,172.
 Thompson, T. H., Hartford, reamer; 306, 1S9.
 Thurston, c. H., New Britain, ward robe hook; 306, ,294
 Tillow, w. G., and J. W. Clspp, New Haven, narrow-ware loom; 3O6,19O
 Tweedy, Edmund, Dsnbury, process of and apparatus for making felt hats; 306, 194.
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GRAND TRIAL OF SPEED.
CONTEST BETWEEN FAvORITEs
SILERET PARK
Near Canton. Conn. 0cr. 22. Iss4.

Mir E. A. Hough, secretary of the Pennington Valley Agricultural corpo- ration, writes under date of October II, to the NEWS as follows:-
 'We are to have another meeting this fall. It will take place Wednesday, Oc- tober 22.
 We are to have three classes and trot for 235 bushels of oats.
 Home class for horses that have nev- CT been started in a race: 60 bushels, divided-30, l5, 10 and 5; 2:50 class; 70 bushels, divided-35, 20, 12 and S. Free to all; loo bushels, divided-50, %, 15 and 10.
 We have five or six horses from Win sted, including Highland Win, Fannie Boroughs, Teaser, Mojeska, Winchester Girl and Flora.
 From Hartford We shall have some horses, in all about 10 or 12, and shall expect first class time.
 Dr Lewis starts in the home race.
 l will write Mir Jones, the superin- tendent of the Conn. Western railroad, and see If l cannot get special rates from Canaan.
 Admission to park 9 cents"
 LATTE. rates are granted.
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CORRESPONDENCE.

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 HE- 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 ''all at once, but let us hear from you from week to week. if you can't glve more than two items at time, remembering that nelcs is not improved by age.
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OR E HILL.

The diamond drill operated by A. Ball of the Sullivan Machine Go of Claremont, N. H., having reached the depth of about 160 feet with little indi- cations of ore, is being removed a few rods to a new location.
 Minnie J. Dennis, who has been visit irg friends in Oxford for several weeks, is home again.
 Col Harris and wife attended the Danbury fair last week.
 Capt William Bartle and wife went to Now York city last Tuesday. We un- decstand they are about to complete the furnishing of their house.
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DIED,

SwEEr-M West Stockbridge. Mass, Oct To-, Mrs Mary Sweet, aged S9 years sister of Mrs Almerlu Gillette, of Canaan. "Esr-At Des Moines, Iowa, Sept 2l. Abel P. West, formerly ot Sheffield, in tlie 79th wear of his age.
 EMMoNs-At LlG.e Rock, Oct I2, Emeline Emm' ns age'I 69 years. CooPER-At Cornwall Bridge, Sept so. Maude l. only daughter ot Charles H.. aud Corns- ha Cooper, aged months. CHENEY-At ake George, NY. Oct ', of Draln lever, Elizabeth Weleh Cheney, aged years, 10 months and days, daughter Of A. La. GheLey, editor of the Long Island News Letter, Port Jefferson, L. |.
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SALISBURY.

Joseph W. Peet and son of Canaan were guests of Mrs Stoddard, on Sun day.
 Henry L. Ayers has sold his house and lot on Factory street to Peter Deck CT, who will take possession soon.
 John A. McArthur is home from the south for few days. He is engaged in the iron business at Shelby, Alabama. The Misses Russell have returned to their home in Bridgeport. They will spend the winter in Florida, starting about Nov l.
 Isaac P. Hornbeck has returned from his vacation trip, looking finely. He visited New York, Sing Sing, and other places on the Hudson.
 Conway Flood has severed his con- nection with the Richmond iron com pany, and will engage in farming on his farm just north of this village. He will move his family soon.
 Miss Alice Barton has been away vis- iting, but has now returned.
 Rev MT Goddard has been installed as pastor of the Congregational church.
Connecticut western news., 1884-10-15

Mir E. Springer of Northumberland, Pa, writes: 'I was afflicted with lung fever and abscess on l:.ngs and reduced to walking skeleton. Got free bot tie of Dr Kings new discovery for con- sumption, which did me so much good that l bought dollar bottle. After using three bottles found myself once more man, completely restored to health, with hearty appetite, and a 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., 1884-10-15
SPECIAL. OFFER, No 2.

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Connecticut western news., 1884-10-15
SPECIAL OFFER, NoI,

Editor Beckley has appointed me speeiaI Agent for the NEWS, allowing me to diyiIe mv commission with my customers, so that I an, now able to off9r this paper, together with 5000 other periodicals to single subscribers at reduction from publishers prices he how. nelr subscribers.
 So will furnish the NEWS one year to new subscribers for only s1.75;-25c less than the regular price.
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Free to All. Standing offer.

All who buy Rice k Co.'S eclectic Ini- ment for rheumatism, neuralgia, head ache and all pain and are not cured when directions are followed are entitled to 90 cents Motto-No cure, no pay. For sale by Geo. T. Johnson, licensed pharmacist, Norfolk, Ct.
Connecticut western news., 1884-10-15
A CARL

We kindly thank our neighbors and friends for their assistance and sympa- thy during the illness and death of our darling daughter.
 CHARLES M. COOPER
 CoRNELIA COOPER.
Connecticut western news., 1884-10-15

E. B. Goodsell, formerly mayor and postmaster at Bridgeport, and proprie- tor of the Goodsell house, a summer re- sort at Brookfeld, died Oct 10 at his summer house at Brookfeld.
Connecticut western news., 1884-10-15

A vote was taken on the excursion train from Danbury, last Thursday eYen- ing, with the following result Blaine, lO5; Cleveland, 100; St John, 13; But Ter. IL
Connecticut western news., 1884-10-15
SCOrT'S EMUG.SION OF PURE 'od Liver Oil, with HypophosphItes
FOR WASTING CHILDREN

Dr s. W. Cohen of Waco, Texas. says: T have used your Emulsion in infan- tile wasting, with good results. It not only restores wasted tisue but gives strength, and I heartily recommend it for diseases attended by atrophy."
Connecticut western news., 1884-10-15
C. w. SCoVILLE.
 Furnishing Undertaken

And dealer in Baskets, Collins, Burial Robes and all kinds or Undtrtakers' Goods. The n'or approved methods known to the profess sion dsed i'll preserving tie dead.
 Cabinet work, Uphulstcring, and Repairing promptly and thoroughly done
 Agent for M. G. WheeleTrs rut HnO,e,
 Residence and shop on the stGreen, Norfolk. Cunn 95tF
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MARRIED.

CLENANs-FuLLER- the hnmo of the bride, October X, by Rev D. Phillips, pr J. D. Slemans and Miss Frances Fniler, both of Canaan.
 GEIssLER-MALLoY-At Cauaan, Oct Il, by Rev Dr Eddy, Jshn T. Geissl-r of Canton. Mass, to Mrs Ellen Ai. MalIoy Of Canaan.
Connecticut western news., 1884-10-15

Also Dr II. Eddy to sit as honorary member.
 After recess and bountiful collation., conference re-assembled and Revs ". S. Colton, J. F. Gleason and D. M Moore were appointed a nominating commit tee, who reported the following nomi- nations of officers and delegates for the ensuing year.
 Standing committee of conference, Rev E. r. Atwood, chairman, Revs Dan- iel B. Lord, Ebert $. Porter, Jr., Dea NJ, N Barnum, Mir T. L. Norton; regis trar, Rev ". Cotton; delegates to state conference, primaries, Revs D. B. Lord, W.H McDougall, MrT. L. Norton; alter mates, Rows J. R. Bourne, D. NJ. Moore, Dea Benjamin Carter. Also on nomi- nation iL the conference Rev J. r. Glea- son was appointed committee on "Fel- lowship and Work, and, by vote, the others as nominated were elected.
 On the question submitted to the churches from general conference end referred to this conference for action, "Whetlfer it is expedient to change the constitutional representation las at pres ent) to the state body by the constitu- ent bodies of the several local confer ences to representation by pastor and one delegate from each Congregational church in the state of Connecticut. ," The vote was affirmative six, negative one; afterwards the vote was made unanimous in the affirmative. It should be noted, however, that several church. es ill this conference have as yet, taken no decided action on the question here referred to.
 At 2;30 P, M the following topic was then discussed: "What are the most hopeful methods of Christian work in the present condition of society,"" For pastors;
 D. " Sunday school workers;
 B. " Christians generally;
 (aside from the Sunday school field. This subject under the several heads mentioned was discussed by Revs w. s. Colton, E. r. Atwood, J. F. Glea- son, Dr H, Eddy, ". J. Thomson, D. M. Moore and others.
 After d vote of thanks had been pass cd for tue hospitalities extended to the conference by the ohureh and people of East Canaan and closing services of singing and prayer the conference was dismissed with the benediction by the registrar, acting as moderator, and the conference adjourned sine d.s.
 ". s. COUPON, Registrar.
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7Faeeler'S Guide.
uotsAroNIc HAILHoAB.
Taking sioct Sept go, 1884.

Taking effoct Sept 20, 1884. Through Tickets Sold and Baggage Checked
 from Canaan for tho West. PASSENGER TRAINS LEAti CANAAN, ooiNa NoHrss 5.i7 H, m. Sprcisl arriving at pit satld, at 7isA. ui. arriving ih North Adsms .O0 a. nl., Albany g.26 a. m, ai2.3o p. na Arrlytng Ht titifntlu bt 2ea D. n1 With thrnnl h car for Albany, via State Line, arriving At 2 GO Q. no. Connecting al 6.20p m. 7.52 D. m, aru,ing st pittsasid Rt a.25 p. m. Commenting al state l.ine iSr Albany ana the West 8fs irving at Albany at l0.05 D, m.. sars topA at tl2.55 night
 LEAyK CANAAN, 0oiNo sourHg o.3I Q. m. arriving at bridgeport at l2.l9 D. m,, with through car for New rork, arriving at 2.2U D. m. At Now Haven At l.ii D, m aoo F. m, arriving at Bridgepvrt, n $40 D. nc, arriving at Nov NOtk, At 726 .. D. m At New Haven nt c i2 Q. m. asNa D. hAs Mllk Train, AfrtNitE x in Hridnrpuft at l.ao F, m.; at New York. a25 p,p ..- si New Haven, i0,5n p. ni. o"9 ', mt Tor Fhlls hlh arriving at Sunday Min H 70 p m. nftIyinx in Bridgeport Gt gsO p' me New York, l0.90 D. m.. Ncu tis. ven, l23U a, m, Connect at Brookhcld Junction utti, tr.tn. fl, and from nanbury.
 W. II. YEoMANs. sup't. II. D. AyERIl.L,
 General Ticket Agont,
 General Onicos, bridgeport. Ct.
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The LitchfieId Northwest Conference
 of Churches.

The annual meeting of the L. N. w. conference met at the call of the stand ing committee in the Congregational church at East Canaan, Rev E. F. At wood acting pastor, at II o'clock A. M., Tuesday, September 30, 1884.
 Public services were held in the church, Rev VIII. McDougall, pastor of Congregational church in North Corn wall, Ct., preached the sermon.
 On calling the roll by the registrar, Rev w. $. Colton, there were present the following pastors and delegates from Gl,o oI
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