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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-09-17

decided to adopt this brown waif as
the child of Company e. When
Bertie IA informed of our action by
a committee delegated for the our
pose she nodded her head and made
answer In her quaint fashion:
II like We boys, an hits a GOT
The best tent was fitted up for her
especial use, aud if a man had gone
to the post and not brought back q
present fer 1.-The Brancho'i his life
would have been placed in jeopardy.
She exerted a wonderful influence
over these rough men, and there was
not n IN the company that would
not have laid down his life for her.
Reckless Jeff in particular was her de,
voted slave, and THE Br0uchoN was
always in his company. She loved
him and would sit for hours IN his
strong arms listening TO the stories
that fellIfrom his lips, occasionally
commenting in her old fashioned
way. Never was princess draped out
more %gorgeously with ribbons and
fine dresses than Broncho BERTHE.
Once when she was sick a man killed
his horse riding for the post surgeon,
and the men tip-toed their way about
camp lest THE Bronchon should be
disturbed. Mad Milton taught her to
read and spell and the captain bought
her the gentlest pony that could be
had for money.
J One day-no member of Company
E will yer forget it-Reckless JEFF
and Mad Milton went to the post and
came back to camp under the influence
of liquor. We had just finished a
shooting match when they rode in,
and both men laughed at our marks
mahship..
"See here, boys F." cried JEFF, pulling
out his SIX shooter, "I1l show you
what shooting is. Broschl"
The little maiden stepped forward,
and whispering something in her ear,
jeff handed her an ordinary bottle
cork. She ran 10 3 tree about twenty
PAGES distant and facing US, set the
cork on the top of her curly head and
folded her arms. JEFF cooked his SKIS
shooter and slowly raised it.
Don't jeff" we cried ia chorus,
for he lurched unsteadily.
Two of the men started forward to
prevent the rash act, but they were
too late. Jeff's eye ran along the bar
rel of his revolver, his finger pressed
the trigger, and as the report rang
out, Broncho Berthe threw up both
her arms and staggered toward him.
my God!' he cried, and ran toward
her.
The blood was streaming from her
head and she was reellng blindly, bat
when he caught her in his arms she
smiled family and gasped.
"You didn't mean -t0-JeG-
good
Her curly head dropped and she was
dead.
He laid the BODY down and stood
for a moment regarding the loved
form, Then starting suddenly, ne
lifted his still smoking six-shooter to
his temple, pulled the trigger and his
soul Joined hers IN the un known.
We buried them side by side at the
foot of Mitre Peak, and planted a cot
to awOod tree to marx the spot.
II took a solemn oath over that
grave never to touch liquor again"
said Mad Milton, when we talked
lovingly of the dead, land I've kept
IT,"
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-09-17


FIVE lightly, little scriboled Page,
Nor heede We storme darke.
Like some sweete Bride that leaves ye Gag
or dove from out sc Arke.
Goe leetly, little manuscripts,
Like as a winged sprite,
or true lcve's messenger equipt
To hnde my Harte's Del ghte.
Locke en- Her cheeSe so softe and fAire,
Where virgin Beautie groves,
And tell me which prevalleth there
Ye Lilly or ye Rose.
Hooked st Her long, long ago,
When summer blossOmed faire-
A red rose on Her hreaste Of SNOW
And Berries in Her hare.
saw Her reade upon ye barke
We Letters plain TO see,
Which | with hunting knife did marke
Deepe on We greenwoode Tree.
Goa, beg Her with c~omplalsante arte,
My foolish little Rhine,
TO brin ke backe TO my cOnstante Hearte
Ye pleasante summer Time.
Tell Her my Hearte doth beare on il
Her image, deare TO Me,
Which Will Outlast We Letters writ
Upon ye Greenwoode Tree.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-09-17
The Street Flirt.
Newark American.

Whatever idea the young girls who
practice street flirting may entertain
Of their seemingly innocent pastime,
it may be set down as a certainty
that when a respectable young man
desires the acquaintance Of n who
may some day become his wife, ne
does not seek her acquaintance
through a Irritation. But, on the 9th
err hand, the airt on the street, no mat
ter how innocent and fair her inten-
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-09-17

The latest be verage ia Saratoga is
the Bromley cocktail. The bartend-
er pours il into a tumbler, which he
fills with half an inch of rich cream
and an inch of strong, well sweetened
coffee.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-09-17

The first Htndoo lady Who eve went
into trade has ope.ed a bookstore in
Bombay.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-09-17

A Falrmont Park Wild flower now
well worth looking at is the pink per-
tecaria.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-09-17
LOVES

]. A. MAcox IN THE crarIo.
Connecticut western news., 1885-07-01
HERE AND THERE.

The New York and Waterbury Gran ite company were the lowest bidders for the contract of furnishing headstones for Connecticut's soldiers graves.
 The president has appointed William Parsons, formerly editor of the Hartford Telegram, a special Indian agent. l Mrs Rose Terry Cooke has written a poem on General Grant, entitled "The Melted Lion" which is being extensive ly copied by the press.
 Tine state picnic of the Sons of Temperance will occur at High Rock Grove July 20.
 MT Arthur B. Woodford of Winsted has been elected to the chair of assistant professor of political economy and his tory In tue state university of Indiana, which 1t is said he will accept in prefer ence to the position in the labor bureau to which he was recently appointed by Secretary Lamar. Mir Woodford is not yet 25 years old.
 The funeral of Miss Emma Deming was attended on Saturday, June 20, at the Roman Catholic church in Litchtield by large concourse of people of all creeds. High mass was celebrated by the Rev Father Leo of Winsted, assisted by others of the clergy. Miss Deming was lady of rare qualities and full of good works. Her death removes a friend from all the poor and needy of the town. She was sister of MT Clar- ence Deming, editor ot the New Haven Morning News.
 Henry J. Fenton has finished his work at the shad hatchery at Birmingham; j; 5000, S60 shad have been matched, of which, according to the Bridgeport News, 2,OOO,3 were put into the Con necticut, 900, ,OOO in the Thames, GAO, 900 in the Quinnipiac and the remainder in the Housatonic. Only about ? per cent of the eggs were lost, as against b per cent last year.
 The Bridgeport Standard insists that it has not been imposed on as to the age of Frederick Volmer whom it stated to be 11O years old. The Norwalk Hour disputed it and said that Mir Volmer was only 80. The Standard replies that he has son 80 years old and that it's original statement is correct,
Connecticut western news., 1885-07-01
West Point CadetShip ]!

r AM requested by the Secretary of War to \ nominate a candidate for appointment as Cadet to the U. s. Military Academy at West Point.
 There is no vacancy until June, 1856, but the law requires the appointment to be made a year in advance.
 The prescribed age, at time of admission, is between seventeen and twenty-oue years. Candidates must be unmarried, aud at least five feet in height. The physical examination is rigid. They must be versed in reading, in writing, including orthogrsphy, in arithmc. tic, and have a knowledge of the elements of English Grammar, of descriptive Geography particularly of our own countryl and of the history of the United States.
 A competitive examination Of candidates, open to all young men of the proper age and actual bond tide residents of the Fourth Con- gressional District, will be held at the Atlantic H. use, Bridgeport, Tuesday, July '. 1885, at 10 o'clock a. III. The candidate whom the Ex- aminers shall find best qualified will be nomi- mated by me for appointment.
 E. W. SEYMOUR.
 Litchfiold, June g. 1855. 2w
Connecticut western news., 1885-07-01

Francis Murphy exhorted the Pitts. burg strikers that if they must strike il should be against strong drink and bad company.
 Visit Mohawk tower and behold the widest and graudest views in all New England. Elevation 1900 feet above tide-water. From the top of the tower may be seen the spires of the churches of Winsted, Winchester, Riverton, Bark hamsted, Colebrook, Goshen, West Go shen, New Hartford, Torrington, Litch- field, Harwinton, Watertown, Morris, Milton, Bantam, Washington, New Pres ton, Warren, East Cornwall, Cornwall Center, North Cornwall, Ellsworth, ,Shar- on, the Springfield armory, Great Bar rington, Mass, and many others. Some portion of nearly every town west of the Connecticut river can be seen. Most of the lakes of western Connecticut can be seen, among which are Bantam, Tyler, Narshapaug, Dog, Mohawk and Wara- maug, also several miles of the Housa- tonic river and Long Island sound. Of the mountains seen the most noted are Talcott, the Bolton and Beacon ranges, Mt Ivy, the Hanging Hills of Meriden, West Rock, New Haven; Mt Tom; Hol- yoke and Toby, near Sprinfeld, Mass. ; Mt Teeko, Everett and Old Greyloek, near Williamstown,M Mass. ,and the whole range of the Catskills.
Connecticut western news., 1885-07-01
ATA Court of Probate holden at Salisbury

A T Court of Probate holden at Salisbury, 6A within and for the Probate district of Salisbury on the 25th day of June, 1885,
 Present, Donald T. Warner, judge.
 Estate of Homer A. Gibbs, late of said, Sal isbury, deceased
 Marvin Reed of said Salisbury and Mahlon A. Gibbs of Negauuee. Michigan, appeared in court and presented certain instrument pur- porting to be the last will and testament of Homer A Gibbs, late of s'id Salisbury de- ceased, and representing that the said Reed was named therein as executor and trustee, and that the said Homer A Gibbs had, at the time of his decease, estate in said Salisbury to be administered. And the said Marvin Reed having declined and refused to accept the said position of executOr and trustee, the said Mahlon 4 Gibbs prayed that said will might be proved and allowed and that administra- tions on said estate with the said will annexed might be granted to him and Olin E. Gibbs of said Salisbury.
 Ordered, That saidpetition and application be heard and determined at the Probate office in Salisbury on the 9th day of July, 1885, at 9 o'clock ill the forenoon, and that notice or the same be given to the widow, heirs at law of said deceased and sll persons interested 10 ap- pear and show cause, if any they have, why said petition should not be grantel. by pub fishing this order once in the Connecticut Western NEWS, the newspaper printed in North Canaan and having circulation in this dis trict. Certified from record,
 DONALD T. WARNER, judge.
Connecticut western news., 1885-07-01
An Adept Craxon Artist.

The Hudson Republican few months ago contained an extended notice of the excellent portraits crayoned by Mrs Rev s. J. McCutcheon, at that time residing at West Taghkanic, N. Y, but now a resident of Lakeville, Conn. The said notice was written without Mrs Mo- Cutcheon's knowledge. We quote DOT tions of it as follows: "We have been privileged to see many excellent DOT traits from the hand of Mrs Rev s. J. McCutcheon of West Taghkanic. x The painting or drawing of portraits is held to be the most difficult and exact ing of an artists labor. Her portraits are drawn to the life; form, feature and expression are ftly shown in short her portraits are ikenesses. She has recently completed the portrait of Edward Rice, whose body was taken from the vault week after his prema- ture death and photographed, copy of which was sent to Mrs McCutcheon to be made life-like in a crayoning. This wonderful task she has most satisfac- torily accomplished as acknowledged by friends of the deceased. It is gratify- ing to know that Mrs McCutcheon has found it possible to share with others the pleasure that the possession of her drawings necessarily affords, and that her efforts have been uniformly success ful and have commanded appreciative praise
Connecticut western news., 1885-07-01
Going to Rob the Robbers.

My dear, how soon can you get ready to move?" .-. "Move? Why, hubby, are We going to move?" '' "Yes, dear see the papers say there is $6O, 900, GOO lying idle in the New York banks"
 'Well?'
 :'Well, am going to get some of it. |" "Why, now? You're not going to rob the banks, I hope"
 No. I'm going to open hotel in Canada ."-Nec Hdpe7a URion.
Connecticut western news., 1885-07-01
STERLING-:-ORGAN!
F. B. CATLIN, Norfolk, Conn.,, July l. 1yortt

A T Court of Probate holden at Salisbury, A within and for the Probate district of Salisbury on the 29th day of June, 1885.
 Present, Donald T. Warner, judge.
 Estate of John Ii. Coffing, deceased.
 Charles J. Taylor Of Great Barrlngton, Mas sachusetts, moved that letters testamentary be issued to him aud Justin Dewey ot said Great Harrington. the executors named in the last will and testament of John H. Coffing, late of said Great Harrington, deceased, which will has heretofore been duly established by this out, as appears of file and record.
 Ordered That sad application be heard and determined at the Probate office ill said Salls- bury on the 9th day of July, 1885. at 10 o'clock a. m., and said Charles J. Taylor is directed to give notice thereof to all parties interested to appear and be heard, If they see cause, by pub- fishing this order tnce in the Connecticut Western NEWS, the newspaper printed in North Canaan and having circulation in said dis trict. Certified from record,
 DONALD T, WARNER iudpe
Connecticut western news., 1885-07-01
An End to Bone ScrnpInx

Edward Shepard of Harrisburg, Ill.,, writes: Having received so much ben eft from Electric bitters, I feel it my duty to let suffering humanity know it. Have had running sore on my leg for eight years: my doctors told me would have to have the bone scraped or leg amputated. used, instead, three bot ties of Electric bitters and seven boxes Bucklen's Arnica salve, and my leg is now sound and we'll"
 Electric bitters are sold at fifty cents a bottle, and Bucklen's ArDica salve at 25c per box by w. H. Camp.
Connecticut western news., 1885-07-01

John W. Barber of New Haven, the author md engraver, died Monday morn
 ing, June p, at the ripe old age of 88. MT Barber had lived in New Haven since 1923, and accomplished all of his peculiar literary labors there. Among books written and illustrated by him are, ''The Historical Collection of Con- necticut, ''The Bible Looking Glass, y Religious Allegories," "Heroes and Heroic Events of History" and "Ele- ments of History" He was one of the first Connecticut abolitionists and the founder of the Society of Primitive Christians. He unostentatiously dis pensed large amounts in charity and was one of the first members of the So- ciety of Good Samaritans, being always powerful enemy of intemperance He was born in Windsor -Hartford PosG
Connecticut western news., 1885-07-01
A CARD.

We desire to express our sincere thanks to all those who so kindly re- membered us during the prolonged ill., ness of our daughter and sister; for their kind attention at the time of her death and assistance at her burial.
 WESLEY PRESCOTT AND FAMILY. CdndaR, July 1, 1885.
Connecticut western news., 1885-07-01

ATA Court of Probate holden at North Ca A naan, within and for the district of Ga D naan, on the 29th day of June, 1885.
 Present, Jacob B. Hardenbergh, judge.
 Estate of Sarah r. Bettis, late of said North Canaan, deceased.
 An instrument in writing purportnE to be the last will and testament with codicil thereto, having been presented to this Court for probate.
 Ordered. That the same be heard at the probate office in said North Canaan on the II tn day of July next ensuing, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon and that notice thereof be given by publishing the same twice in the Connecticut Western NEWS, newspaper having circula- ton in said district.
 JACOB B. HARDENBERGH, judge.
Connecticut western news., 1885-07-01
SCOCE'S EMULSION OF PURE Cod Liver Oil, with HYp0 ph OsphLIes

Ia Consumption and Wasting Diseases.
 Dr c. W. Barringer, Pittsburg, Pa, says: 1T think your Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil is very fine preparation, and fills long felt want. It is very useful in consumption and wasting diseases. 5
Connecticut western news., 1885-07-01
SP0RISMEN, TAKE NOTICE l

A IL persons are forbidden Hunting, Shoot A ing or Fishing on lands owned or occu- pied by us in the town of Salisbury, Conn |, under penalty of prosecution.
 Dated at Lakeville, June 24, 1885. Alexander H Helley. Samuel 5. Robbins, Mary W. Ward, Geo. D. Harrison, L. J. Bostwick, Owen McCue, Geo. B. Burrall Mary F. Knight, Smith Cleaveland. If
Connecticut western news., 1885-07-01
New Advertisements.

F. B. Catlin, Don't, etc Estate of Homer A. Gibbs, Prob. Notice John H. Coffing,
 s' Sarah P. Bettis, ''
Connecticut western news., 1885-07-01

Pittsfeld has recently purchased a new Silsby steamer from Seneca Falls, N. I. Price $500.
Connecticut western news., 1885-07-01
SAFE [NVESTMENT

Carefully selected from first Mortgage Coupon Bonds paying G, and s per cent interest. Six per cent bonds guaranteed by Lombard Investment O., Boston, Mass. Seven and eight per cent bonds guaranteed by other good responsible companies.
 You may not sec this advertisement again, therefore cut it out and send now for information, forms and testimonials and have them when needed. Address or call upon
 MILTON RoRABAcK, or ELIAS E. REED,
 Canaan, Conn.,, Sharon Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1885-07-01
Miscellaneous Adg'S. Tobacco Insurance {! "The Tobacco Growers MUTUAL INSURANCE CD"
Miscellaneous AdB's.
North Canaan, Ct.,
Irsurc all Tnbavco against Loss
 or Damage by IIAtL

Tho Company WAS chartered by the legisla- turr nl nunnnriicut. in 1880, and haR been dos ing businrW for five years.
 II has fully met the object ot iia orrnniza. tion, and has in each year, although tlie lnssps have b, rn u any and great, paid thpm nl in full, and has small surplus nn hand,
 The plan nf insur.ng with cash premium alone was adopted last season ino note being reqnirrdl, and it proved satisfactory md sue. ccsNiul Co all, there can be
Connecticut western news., 1885-07-01
sportsmen Take Notice.

X IL persons are forbid cn fishing, hunting A or shooting on our lands or lands occu. pied by us iu the towns of North Canaan, Com |, and sheffield and New Msrboro. Mass. R. l.. Tatt, E. NJ. Rood, X. Lawrence, H.
 c. Allyn, E. D. Lawrence, Frank $. Good
 win, w. J. Ferguson, C. E. Barnes, James
 NJ. Shultz. II. R. Bunnoll, F, II, Barnes, t II. c. Barnes. r. II. Smith, II. N. Adams
 J. l.. Gillette, Frank McCariy.
Connecticut western news., 1885-07-01
LOuIS M HARNEN-

HOUSATONIC LODGE, No. BI. AKand 4. NJ. Regular communication. Sec ond and Fourth Saturday of each month
Connecticut western news., 1885-07-01

{ GoUNSELOR at Law, Lakeville, Conn., S Farm Mortgages for sale.
Connecticut western news., 1885-07-01
Business CardS.
]. E. HAKDENaERCm.
JOHN HURBARD,

A TfoRNEY and Counsellor at Law Judge of "A Probate, etc.. Canaan. Conn.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1885-01-24
TAYLOR ITEMS.
Witt PING Refer. Jan. II.


Highway robbers, horse and sneak
thieves are getting to be just = little Bit
too thick in this section-not only thick
but bold. This state Of affairs cannot be
tolerated. 1t calls for actionl Is 1t not
about time to make them pull hemp with
out q foot-hold2
The Monitor Mining Company has let a
contract 10 sink a shaft 100 feet for the
purpose of tapping the ore body south
west of the Spar chamber. The shaft is
4x6k feet and is located about 100 feet
from the within, which is of sufficient capa-
city to hoist from that distance.
There is a streak of ore from q foot to
eighteen inches wide going through the
ore body southwest Of the Spar chamber in
the Monitor mine that assays So, 600 to the
ton, while there is chloride on either side
of it that goes as high as 81, 200. The ore
body continues strong and is keeping a
steady course downward.
Sam Campbell, Of White River, came
into town last evening for the purpose OF
having a tooth pulled, but during the
operation the discovery was made that his
jaw was broken. 1t appears that after the
horse thieves we're arrested in Ward be per-
sisted in calling one of them q horse thief,
when the latter, who was supposed to be
unsrmed, struck him ON the jaw with
brass knuckles with the above result.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1885-01-24
II

To che People of Eureka and Vicinity:
We wish to state a few facts which we
hope will place US in q true business
light and on q sound commercial standing
in this community.
First-we say it without fear of success
full contradiction, that we are selling (and
| propose to continue to do sol irst-class
dry goods, carpets and gents fu%rnishin 6
goods IS cheap as they are being sold to-
day in San Francisco or any place on this
coast.
Second-We have no old and shelf-worn
goods which we offer, but all CLEAN.
NEW, STYLISH materials, selected with
great care from the finest and largest
stocks OF goods just opened from the East
by direct importers. We have completed
| our arrangements with one Of the largest
| wholesale houses in the world, to con-
stantly secure for us the best OF bargains
and the first selection Of new goods in
| every instance.
Third-We propose adding q small liv.
| ing profit to every article we sell. WE
OFFER NO BATS. OR QUOTE FIC-
TICIOUS PRICES in order to in
duce people to buy, but place our
goods side by side with ANY ana al
competitors. knowing that upon examina'
| ton we will come put ahead. We
have one price, and mark every ar
ticle in plain figures, SO that every
man, or child can see for
themselves just what every article sells
for. Since opening, our store has been
crowded constantly, and each buyer has
| left with the verdict that they had been
squarely treated. and served good goods at
low prices. By SPECIAL FAVOR We
have been given inducements by O'Connor,
Moffatt l. Co., of San Francisco, in the way
of obtaining goods from their house
Should any Of the ladies in the community
wish to send away, We keep on hand a
full stock OF their samples from every de-
partment TO select from, which can be
seen at any time in our store.
Remember, one price to all. square deal
ing, no bats offered, goods obtained
strictly from first hands, entire s~stisfac-
ton given or money refunded, and an
earnest desire to please all and obtain a
reasonable share of your patronage. We
remain respectfully yours,
n HARRIS & MATHEWS.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1885-01-24
OFFICE or CLERg OF THE
SUPREME CouRr OF NEVADA


Says the Silver State of last Wednesday
The individual known as Spanish joe
has sold his sheep and ranch in Pleasant
Valley. south OF John Guthrie's ranch, for
SIC, 900, and is going home TO Spain. He
commenced in the sheep business a few
years since with a capital Of $4,000. and
has industriously pursued his vocation
He has clipped a large yearly crop OF wool
the valne OF which, added to his $4,000,
will conduce to make his friends in his old
home consider him q man OF considerable
wealth. on his arrival at his old home In
Europe.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1885-01-24
STIFF Upper LIP.

The Eureka SENTINEL says: "Even The
most respondent at the present tim are
~con6dentiof seeing better times here this
Spring" Let the SENTINEL keep stiff
upper lip, though the seat OF its breechei
NAV drag the ground.-Virginia Enter
prise.
Possibly il we had the Bonanza firm, the
Virginia and Truckee and the Carson and
Colorado Railroad Companies backing VI
up all the time, we would never realize
sense of the prevailing quiet times. More
over, honesty will not always allow con
cealment OF feelings.