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Freie Presse fuÌˆr Texas. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1865-1945, 1885-11-23
Houston e Texas Central Rail Road

Houston & Texas Central Rail Road
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Connecticut western news., 1885-10-21
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 2l, 1885.
BULLDOZERS SHOWN UP.
Am@ves vS. Ignorance.

The New Milford Gazette tells plain truth in plain words in the following editorial paragraph from last weeks issue:-
 "The curse of the average town meet ing in New England villages is igno- rance. Either to make saving of few hundred dollars now, proposed tenn porary additionalexpense is voted down, although 1t would save many hundred dollary in the future, or else the unwary voters allow some beguiling but i'm practical scheme, full of expense, to be lightly lowered upon them while they comfortably dream that they are to be benefited, not knowing that they will finally wake up and cry out unavaiing- ly when they feel the pressure of a great weight.
 It is astonishing how this Course of ignorance" stunts and retards the pros perity of many town. It votes against good schools and other vital public i'm provements, cannot or will not be made to see that ill the end individual prop erty enhances in value by what contri- butes to the general welfare, and makes a town desirable and attractive place of abode. On the other hand, ignorance will vote for men or measures on the recommendation of a party or clique, utterly careless as to the consequences in money or morals. Unhelped by ig- norance, political knavery would be powerless to accomplish its ends. The men of honor and intelligence far out number the knaves, but are often in a minority against their ignorant follow CTS, for every shrewd rogue who has an , axe to grind, will muster a dozen or twenty retainers who can be hired or fattered to turn his political grindstone. If ignorance as 8 voting factor could be eliminated from politics we should see some astonishing improvements before another decade, not only in town but in state and national affairs.-Ne,o Hart ford Tribune, October 16.
 Townsmen: mediate on the above editorials Nuf ced.
Connecticut western news., 1885-10-21
ASHLEY FAILS.

Arthur Decker and family have moved to Canaan.
 Rev w. A. Mackey's text Sunday af- ternoon was: I Peter, first chapter, eighth and nineth verses, from which he preached very able sermon.
 Chester Bowen's house was burned to the ground yesterday morning about half-past 10; supposed to have caught fire from 8 stove-plpe. Nearly all the household goods were saved. There was no insurance.
 Alfred Heaton of Winsted was home last week and attended the marriage of his sister, Hettie, Tuesday evening.
 The cider-mil has been running at full blast of late and apples have been refused, as they came in faster than they could be used. The juice is very plenty and everyone can afford to indulge, but look out for cholera-morbus or some other pleasant complaint, for they send no avant-courier to warn you.
 Nearly twenty of the iliputian inhab- itants of the place marched through the street Saturday afternoon en route to the home of Miss Mabel Hurlburt. The little miss had been refused permission to go and play at neighbours and was lamenting over the same when the young army marched in, and there was never more complete surprise. Many little tokens of friendship were left and before the party adjourned Miss Mabel had forgotten all her troubles and fully understood why she was not permitted to go away from home. e..--
 Last Friday morning the sad news was received here by telegraph that Mrs Jane P. Bates, widow of William G. Bates, well-known in this vicinity, died at her home on Court street, West field, Thursday night, after a long sickness. She was resident of Vest field 55 years, going there bride from her parents home in Ashley Falls. For many years she was prominent figure in social circles and active in religious and charitable works. Mrs Bates leaves three daughters, two of them wives oi President Greenough of Amherst agri. cultural college and B. E. Hardy oi Boston, and the third, Fannie B. Bates, who has lived with her mother. The funeral took place from her late resi- dence, at ? o'clock P. M., Monday. She was " years of age.
Connecticut western news., 1885-10-21
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 Miss Annie Gibbs is visiting friends in Bridgeport. .... ..
 E. J. Ingerson and family have gone to New York city for an extended visit.
 MT E. W. Pratt of Amenia was in town over Sunday.
 Rev B. s. Porter returned to Kent last Wednesday. The parsonage has been re-painted and made ready for their reception.
 The Sheppard jubilee singers gave an entertainment in the hall Saturday eve ming, the 17th. Their music is most excellent and the many who did not at tend the concert missed what certainly would have pleased them. They re- mained in town over Sunday.
 The Congregational church was re- opened for service last Sunday and was filed with large congregation. Rev Porter preached most excellent and appropriate sermon. The interior has been changed and greatly improved: {: the pews have been moved, leaving @ broad center aisle; new pulpit takes the place of the former reading desk ]; the walls have been frescoed in rich de- signs, and there are new carpets and lamps. Everything about the church, conference room, parlor and kitchen is well arranged-fresb, bright, comforta- ble-and the people of the society feel much satisfaction in the good work that has been accomplished. ..
 The capture of horse thief has caus- ed some excitement in this vicinity. | One day last week man driving leis- urely through town stopped at the FL more house. After taking supper he drove on. Shortly after his departure 8 telegram was received here that a horse and buggy had been stolen in Mount Kisco, N. Y. The horse and buggy in possession of the man who had | just left the hotel answered the descrip- tion given. Constable Mallory and Fl. Wildman immediately started in pur- suit, tracked him to Warren, where he was found peacefully resting after a hard days drive. They awoke him gently with the click of hand-cuffs, and with some difficulty (he struggled for freedom) brought him back to Kent The horse was valuable one, and the owner arrived the next day and secured his property. The prisoner was taken to Litchfield to await trlal.
 The base ball club from Cornwall members of Prof Frost's school-play- ed game with the boys from Gaylords- vile and Bulls Bridge, on the old ball ground in this place, last Saturday. Mir Frost and number of young ladies and gents from Cornwall were in attendance. Quite company gathered at the scene of action-a man with 8 hand-organ and monkey, passing by, stopped and gave an entertainment for the benefit of the company, dividing their attention for 8 time about equally with the base ball show and the monkey show. The game ended at last, the Cornwall boys gaining the victory by score of 28 to 6.
Connecticut western news., 1885-10-21
CHARCOAL IRON WORKERS
Excursion, October 22 and 23.

ENCurAfOns OctODeE ansa SsSs
 The News of October IA contained the program of the sixth annual meeting of the United States association of charcoal iron workers, to be held at Park Avenue hotel, New York city, commencing on Tuesday evening, October 20; also brief mention was made of the proposed ex- cursion to the Salisbury iron region.
 President Barnum of the Housatonic railroad has placed a special train at their disposal and said train will leave Bridgeport Thursday, about 10 A. M., stopping at places of interest on the line of the road. On arrival at Canaan lunch will be served at the Warner house.
 The officers of the H. & 0. W. railroad also kindly rendered the use of special train. The offer was gladly accepted, and after lunch at the Warner house the excursionists will visit Barnum, Rich ardson company's furnaces at East Ca- naan and the ore mines in Salisbury. In the evening they will have business session and banquet at the Wononsco house in Lakeville, where they will re- main over night.
 On Friday they will visit the Miller ton iron works and the ore mines on the Harlem railroad, and dine at Bash Bish falls with the president of their associa- tion, William A. Miles.
 The association is composed of the leading charcoal iron manufacturers of the United States Prominent men from all sections of the country will be present. Their object is to gain infor- nation in regard to manufacturing iron, form acquaintances, compare notes and ascertain what measures should be adopted as mutual benefit.
Connecticut western news., 1885-10-21
CLOSE UP THE BLANK.

A man drew note promising to pay one hundred dollars He used printed form and did not close up the blank de- voted to dollars, and after passing ne- gotiable paper somebody inserted ''and fifty" after the one hundred and before the word dollars. The note, thus alter cd, got into the hands of an innocent party, who presented it to the drawer, and the supreme court decided that the maker of the note was liable for its face, because through his negligence he did not draw line between the written word 'shundred" and the printed word "dol- lars" :" Any testimony that the drawer might offer to establish the fact that he gave the note for one hundred dollars must go for nothing as ''there was noth- ing on the face of the note to show that 1t had been altered" Evidence of an alteration on the face of the note would have changed the case. Let thls be a lesson to all drawers of promissory notes. No one can be too careful in such matters. Erchanqe.
Connecticut western news., 1885-10-21

Mrs Lane and daughter have returned to Mir Henry Chapin's, after about Q months visit to Collinsville.
 Mir Henry Chapin of this place and Mir Henry Walton of Town Hill spent most of their time last week in Litch- field. They attended court as jurymen.
 Mrs Church and family leave this week for Washington, D. 0.
 A new face greets us in Merchant Roberts store. Hope he will acceptably fill Brother Winckworth's place.
 Tomorrow evening is the grand re- ception at the Wononsco house of the Charcoal Iron Workers association.
 The body of Mrs Albert Cook was brought here for burial last week. She was a resident of this place for some time, but removed to Hudson some five or six years ago.
 The Centennial temperance conven- ton closed last evening with a mass meeting and this evening "Wednesday one of the speakers, the Rev Duncan M. Gregor, will deliver lecture for the benefit of the Young Peoples mission circle connected with the M. E. church.
 There was confirmation at St Msry's church last Sunday.
 The Rev Mir Beach of Norfolk spent Sunday in town. -
 The new time table of the:H. X c. w. railroad gives general satisfaction in this vicinity. ."
Connecticut western news., 1885-10-21
EAST CANAAN.

Charles E. Slater and Miss Jennie Slater of Tyringham spent the Sabbath with A. B. Garfield.
 Rev E. Atwood will be absent about ten days, visiting his mother in Wood bury. He exchanges pulpits with Rev Timothy J. Lee of New Milford next Sabbath.
 A. B. Garfield is building neat and commodious barn in the rear of his dwelling house.
 The Barnum Richardson company are grinding buckwheat and shipping large quantities of their fine buckwheat flour.
 From present indications there will be scarcity of tickets for the excursion on Friday of this week, nearly all of the tickets ct this station being already sold.
Connecticut western news., 1885-10-21
AalHTH CAMAAM-

The Rev Mir Moore filled his pulpit on Sunday after short absence. The attendance was unusually large.
 Fruit, especially apples, is not only abundant but unusually fine. This may certainly be called ''year of plenty, D as even the squirrels are furnished with provisions for the winter and school boys spend most of their leisure hours in pursuit of nuts.
 MT Henry Howe has been appointed postmaster and the office removed to the old stand, where it was faithfully at- tended for so many years by MT John B. Reed, ST.
 We have enjoyed most remarkable exemption from frosts, as many flowers are in bloom out of doors, the 18th.
 A Sunday y-school concert has been proposed by the energetic superintend- ent and we believe preparations are go- iDO 0n
Connecticut western news., 1885-10-21
ELLswORTH.

Mrs D. L. Mercy and children have returned from their visit to Groton, NY
 Miss Julia E. Dunbar has returned from Syracuse, N. r., where she has been visiting for some time, and com menced her school in district No. 13 October 12.
 G. Skiff's tenant house, No. 3 Maple avenue, is occupied by Elias Bounes from Sharon mountain. .-a... ...
 MT and Mrs William Connor are in New Britain taking care of their daugh- ter, who has been very sick with typhoid fever, but is on the road to recovery now.
 Miss Maggie Brown, oldest daughter of Daniel Brown, died of typhoid fever Friday evening last, aged 19. Miss Brown was young lady of more than ordinary worth. She saw clearly in what the real happiness of life consist ed and devoted herself to the perform ance of its duties with the strictest con- consciousness. Her decease makes Q void in the Sabbath-school, church and community. Though we cannot call her back, we may meet her in Heaven.
Connecticut western news., 1885-10-21
HERE AND THERE.

Counsellor Willard Baker of Sharon, who has been seriously ill for three months or more at Poughkeepsie, is, re- covering slowly but surely and expects to resume his profession at Sharon in about two weeks. .-.
 Saturday, October 10, while Mir K. J. Munson and his daughter Della were returning from Litchfeld, their horse stumbled and pitching suddenly for ward threw Miss Munson out of the car riage with great force. She struck in the hard road and was rendered insensi- ble. The accident occurred near Falls Village and Dr Averill of that place was summoned to attend her. He found that her left wrist was broken in three places and several of her ribs were also broken. The doctor set the fractured bones and Miss Munson was subsequently removed to her home in this village and she is getting along nicely at present t-Miller. tO1a Telegram. @ -.
Connecticut western news., 1885-10-21
COEERROaK.

Only about dozen names are on the list "To be made" this year in the first voting district.
 Rev 0. D. Hine of Lebanon, Conn.,, preached to us last Sunday morning and evening.
 The schools in the Center and South districts commenced this week Monday.
 Lewis and Wilbur Cooper spent three days last week visiting friends in Bir- mingham. .s... .- -
 MT and Mrs Darlington Phelps started last Saturday for their home in Morris, Minn.
 At the annual meeting of the board of school visitors, held last Thursday, R. Rockwell was elected chairman and S.A. Cooper secretary, and Howard Smith and s. A. Cooper were appointed acting visitors for the year. --
Connecticut western news., 1885-10-21
4 BIG CONTRACT.
An exchange says:

A ship canal is projected to join the Delaware and Chesapeake bays. It will be IT miles long and will cost about $8,5O0,000. The canal is to be 100 feet wide and 26 feet in depth at low water. The enterprise is in charge of company of New York, Baltimore and Philade1- phia capitalists.
 It seems the contract has already been awarded, for the Danbury News of Octo- Der 14 says: .-.. ..
 D. W. Fairchild of this town and a MT Ferguson of New York have taken a contract to build the projected Mary land and Delaware ship canal. The canal IS to be IF miles long, I'll feet wide at the surface and 90 feet wide at the bottom. It will be 27 feet deep. To build this channel will require the dredg- ing of 43,000, 900 cubic yards of earth. Machines will be used that will lift from 10000 to 15,000 cubic yards per day. The canal will cost $8, 900, 900. s,
Connecticut western news., 1885-10-21
gOuTHFHELD.

Rev Thomas Benedict came to this village over a week ago, was taken sick and did not return home until last Sat urday.
 Mrs Nehemiah Palmer has been quite dangerously i'll for some days. Dropsy seems to be the main complaint.
 MT W. s. Bradley has an attack of fever.
 Mrs Wesley Hall has been quite poor ly for number of days.
 Our stock of apples are daily leaving by the wagon load, though great many loads remain yet to be taken away.
Connecticut western news., 1885-10-21

''It takes just three things" says Sam Jones, ''to make up a good sermon thought, study and prayer. Now, some preachers say they don't have to study any. They say they open their mouths and the Lord will fill them. We'll, so he will fill them. Just as soon as you open it he will fill it with air. That is all I know of what he will fill it with There's many an old air-gun shooting round over this country"
Connecticut western news., 1885-10-21

The first newspaper published in New Haven was called the Connecticut Ga zette and was published by James Par ker, who was connected with Benjamin Franklin in the printing business. Its first issue was on sheet eight inches long and six inches wide, there being two columns on each page. The sub- scription price was two shillings and six Taanaa
Connecticut western news., 1885-10-21
NORRREK.

Work on the new road from Steyens's hotel to the Holt place is being pushed rapidly.
 The stone work for the road under the railroad at the Robbins place has been completed long time, but there is a very unpleasant delay about removing the dirt
 The Etna silk company has recently added several new machines to their mill and greatly increased their business.
 Rev MT Adams occupied the Congre- gational pulpit last Sunday.
Connecticut western news., 1885-10-21
An EnterprisIng, ReIiabIe Honse.

W. H. Camp can always be- relied upon, not only to carry in stock the best of everything, but to secure the agency for such articles as have, we'll known merit, and Are popular with the people, thereby sustaining the reputa- tion of being always enterprising and always reliable. Having secured the agency for the celebrated Dr Kings new discovery for consumption, will sell it on positive guarantee. It will surely cure any and every affection of the throat lungs and chest, and to show our conf dence, we invite you to call and get a trial bottle free.
Connecticut western news., 1885-10-21

The Pittsfeld Sun of October 15 ap- peared in an enlarged and greatly inn proved form. Instead of the four page, nine-column paper, it is an eight page, seyen-column sheet, and makes 'large, well-printed and a good newspaper. Y" They have put in large, new Potter press, and also made other changes for the better, as their paper shows.
Connecticut western news., 1885-10-21

When the women in shirt manufac- tory strike because the pay is so reduced that they cannot make but AT cents a day, instead of 62 cents as heretofore, it is about time for honest men to stop wearing shop-made shirts. They are simply stitched with starvation and gus seted with grief. f.-Sprinq1feld U5aion.
Connecticut western news., 1885-10-21
DIED.

BATEs-At Westfeld, Mass, October 15, Jane P. Ashley, widow of William G. Bates, aged IT years formerly of Ashley Falls. -.a.... .-. HALsEY-At Mount Riga, N. Y, Octo- - Der 15, Mrs James R. Halsey, aged 20 years.
 BRowN-At Ellsworth, October Is, Miss Maggie Brown, oldest daughter of Daniel Brown, aged 19 years. JAoUA-At Riverton, October 13, Lucy Day, widow of the late Daniel Jaqua, aged s4 years.
Connecticut western news., 1885-10-21

A Law and Order League should at once be formed in Woodbury, and any man who violates the license law should be promptly squelched. It is alleged that the stuff can be obtained by the initiated now in one or more private houses, one house especially, on Main street, being the subject of much com ment The authorities of the town should investigate the natter Wood bu1.u ReDOrter, -. .s .t
Connecticut western news., 1885-10-21

The Western Connecticut Poultry and Pet Stock association will hold it's first annual exhibition at Winsted December 15-18. Entries of 300 to 500 coops of fowls and 50 to 100 dogs are anticipated. Any desired information may be had of H. J. Pierre, Winsted, or George $. Rowe, West Winsted. d.-HdrVord Cour-
Connecticut western news., 1885-10-21

Collis P Huntington, the "railroad king" was in Harwinton September 30 with an architect whom he had brought with him from New York city and se- lected site about 100 feet northwest from the Congregational church on, which he proposes to build chapel of granite to cost from $15, 900 to $20, ,000. This he does in memory of his mother, who lived in Harwinton, which was also his birthplace.
Connecticut western news., 1885-10-21

Hale's Honey tho great Cough curt, ,75c, BOG. .G q Gienn's Sulphur Soap heals X beautines, 7sc. CermanCOrnRemov kills corns Bunions hirs Hair and RhisksF Dye-Black and Brown, 6oc. Pike's TOOthache Drops cure in Minute. .75o Deans Rheumatic PilIs are 6 sure cure, 6oc.
Connecticut western news., 1885-10-21

The Richmond iron works at Van Deu- senville are being got in order prepara- tory to starting up, which it is expected they will do in the course of few weeks. -BeTLshire Courier. -
Connecticut western news., 1885-10-21

With bright eyes and elastic step, yet gray, lustreless hair. It is unnatural, needless. Parker's Hair Balsam will re- store the black, or brown prematurely lost, cleanse from all dandruff, and stop its falling. Don't surrender your hair without an effort to save 1t. ..
Connecticut western news., 1885-10-21

"For real merit, says one of the most celebrated Prima Donnas, "R. H. DOUG LASS X SONS CAPSICUM COUGH DROPS for irritation of the throat are superior to anything I have eyer used. !" Sold everywhere. Price 15 cts. per ar. nOund
Connecticut western news., 1885-10-21

Just give B. H. DOUGLASS & SONS CAPSICUM COUGH DROPS a fair trial: they will relieve your Cough in stantly. Thousands testify to this. Sold everywhere. Price 15 cts. per or. pound.
Connecticut western news., 1885-10-21
MARRIED.

SPAULDNG-TURNBULL-At South Man chester, Ct, October IA, by the Rev H. W. Pope, Frederick s. Spaulding of Norfolk to Agnes L., daughter of the late Alexander Turnbull of Man chester
Connecticut western news., 1885-10-21
FERRIS OF GENERALIZATION:


Subscription Accountable date on the colored slip of paper with the name of the sub scriber. shows the time to which the sub- scriptiOn is paid; thus, R. R. Smith 5JulS5, indicates that MT. Smith has paid for his paper to July 5, 1885. Itls hoped that subscribers will see to it that theiI account, indicated by the date on their papers is always correct. and when they pay for 8 renewal of their subscription, will oo- serve whether their date is changed to indicate the proper credit and in the event of an error to in- form us for correction at once. No claims for CT TOTS in these accounts wilhereafter be considered umiess presented within thirty days after the payment is claimed to have been made, the regular receipt ofthe paper with the date to which the subscription is paid plainly printed thereon is prima facie evidence of its acceptance as correst.
Connecticut western news., 1885-10-21
A Comparative Statement

The Danbury News publishes the fol- lowing statement of the official ticket sales at Danbury fair during the last two