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The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1885-08-27

An exchange states that if q castor
oil plant is kept growing in g. room:
mosquitoes, flies and other pests will
not enter, or if they should they are
soon found dead beneath the leaves.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1885-08-27

1t was now getting late, ana the sun
was just down, so there was no time
to be lost, as we had long way to
20, and I was rather doubtful about
my powers Of carrying him, for he was
or had been of a tolttab1e' size and
weight; but now he looked such q mere
bundle Of bone, that I thought might 1
manage it: At any rate, there was
nothing to dc bat ia tfy; s0 I }h{o2lstSd
him up on my back and started af in
the direction of Princess Town.
shall not easily forget that Journey;
it soon grew quite dark, as toiled ON
over the lonely road, with frequent
halts to rest, while poor No:
492 grew weaker and weaker, and
his terrible cough more and more fire.
quent. We had gone, I suppose, about
three miles, when I began to feel that
it was quite impossible for me to- &C
complish the remaining distance, as it
was so dark THAT 7 stumbled painfully
over the rough path, and at each
stumble my burden groaned WITH pam,
and coughed 50 dismally, that felt
my well-meant endeavers were only
putting him to complete torture; SO
stopped, laid him on the grass, and
told him that we would not try to 60
, on till the moon rose. "All right,
guv'nor," said he, feebly, and fell back
fainting; so administered the last few
drops of brandy / had left, covered
him up as we'll as Icould with my coat,
! propped his head upon my sketchine
case, sat down by his side, and won.
lered what would be the end ofmy ad'
, venture.
Hooked at my watch and saw that
it was nine O'clock. The moon, knew
would not rise till nearly midnight, sc
I'VE had three hours to wait. l'thlnk
Whose three hours were the longest ever
passed In my life. The silence and the
Connecticut western news., 1885-05-27
-Silas Knickerboeker is painting t

-Silas Knickerbocker is painting the exterior of Humphrey Bros. drug store
 Rev E. Whittlesey's family will ar rive at "The Grove" this week, to re main during the summer.
 Until further notice the Silver Sta1 rink at Lakeville, Conn.,, will be open every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday evening, also Thursday and Saturday afternoons. Parties desiring the use oi the rink for private skating or other en- tertainment can arrange with the mana gers for any day or evening not adver- tised above.
 It will gratify the friends of the genial Abram A. Kells to learn that he has taken a better half unto himself, and all will wish him all the happiness which such Q condition of things is designed to bestow.-BridgepOr Ledt}er.
 MT Kells has many acquaintances in Canaan. He was clerk for Van Deusen X Waldrof when they kept the hotel in this village. See marriage column.
 The ladies of the Methodist church will give musical concert at the Town hall on Friday evening, at 8 o'clock. Admission % cents, children under 12 years 15 cents. After the concert a sup per, including ice cream, will be served. The following is the program
 1. Overture.
 ?. Chorus" Thou.who art faithful,
 3. Reading, F. A. Baldwin 4. song-aFour-leaved Clover" Four Little Ones 5. solo-"Cuckoo song," Mrs A. T. Evans G. Tableau-"Woman's Rights.'
 2. Duct" Reuben and Rachael"
 Irene Greene and Charlie Rodemeyer 8. Glee Club.
 3. Duet~"The Gypsies."
 Mrs A. T. Evans and Miss Rodemeyer 10. Tableau-"'Tentlng To,Night." 12. Charade.
 13. Solo" Flower Girl" Mrs A. T. Evans 14. Glee Club.
 15. Clapper Duet,
 James and Charlie Rodemeyer 16. Chorus-"Good Night"
 MT Julius Frein and Miss Lizzie M. Barnes, daughter of Henry c. Barnes, were united in marriage by Rev E. F. Atwood, in the Congregational church at East Canaan, on Monday afternoon at 5 o'clock. The church was well filled with friends of the contracting parties assembled to witness the ceremony. After the ceremony the happy couple repaired at once to their new home in this village, where a superb supper awaited them and the few nearest rela- tives who accompanied them. Mir Frein and his charming bride did not desire to take wedding tour at present, but commenced housekeeping at once and, although this is not customary with the majority of newly-married couples, yet it has the approval of all sensible people and it certainly is encouraging to see a young couple consult their own happi- ness instead of conforming to the GUS toms and frivolties of fashion. MT and Mrs Frein are highly esteemed by all; even the boys and hoodlums who are ever on the alert to serenade a newly married couple did not even desire to annoy them. Their host of friends ex- tend congratulations and good wishes.
Connecticut western news., 1885-05-27
Canaan, Conn.
PROGRAMME FOR MEMORIAL DAY

David s. Cowles Post will meet in front of G. A R. hall at 7 A. NJ. and pro- ceed to the Canaan cemetery and deco rate the graves of the heroes of the war of the rebellion.
 The Post will also decorate the sol diers' graves in other cemeteries. Their time of arrival at the different cemeteries will be as follows: Ashley Falls S.30, Clayton 80, Canaan Valley 10.30. From Canaan Valley they will proceed to the park near East Canaan church, arriving there at 1130, and dinner will be served at 12 sharp.
 The procession will be formed at 12.30 and proceed to the East Canaan cemetery, arriving there at 1 o'clock. The procession will be formed in the following order:-
 Norfolk Drum Corps.
 Guard of Honor, with muskets.
 David $. Cowles Post.
 Other Veterans.
 Children of the Public Schools Citizens on Foot. Citizens in Carriages.
 The principal exercises will be held in the Congregational church immedI- ately on the return from decorating the graves in the East Canaan cemetery and will consist of
 The G. A. R. Ritual for Memorial Day. Address of Welcome by Commander Atwood
Connecticut western news., 1885-05-27
Let the Good Work Ge On

France has done her part; the statue is completed and will soon be on its way to our shores, where it will forever stand an emblem of the liberty achieved by the United States, aided by France, over 100 years ago. This great work has been accomplished by France appealing to the patriotism of her people, which has resulted in this colossal gift to the Unit ed States.
 How eminently fitting, therefore, that the masses in this country should have an opportunity to assist in the erection of pedestal to receive it.
 It will be erected in common by the two nations associated in this brotherly work.
 Public sentiment has been thorougly aroused at last in favor of the movement toward the erecting of Bartholdi's stat ue, ''Liberty Enlightening the World, in the harbor of New York. Americans now understand that those among them who subscribe to the completion of this grand work will perform an act of pa- triotism, and at the same time one of in- ternational comity worthy of tine enlight- ened ideas permeating this nineteenth century.
 Some idea of the extent of the public sentiment is shown by the fact that the New York World has been ablet report subscriptions of over $50, ,OOOinamonth's time, in sums averaging less than S1, ,00 each, the great bulk of these contril5u- tions being in dimes and quarters.
 What magnificent object it will be, towering almost into the, clouds from New York's beautiful harbor It will stand as a grand symbol of liberty be- fore the eyes of every one coming from the oppressed countries beyond the ocean. At the gateway of no other na- ton could it stand with such appropri- ateness. Here it symbolizes the fullest achievement of human freedom and will forever stand to tell that story.
 The committee in charge of the erec- tion of the pedestal for the the reception of this great work, have prepared a beautiful statuette, as a souvenir to send to each person who subscribes $1.00. Ought not tbe heart of every American to respond with pride when he has the opportunity of contributing toward the erection of such a monument?
 It is one of the grandest undertakings of modern times and eminently fitting that 1t should be built from the hearts and pockets of our people.
 The committee does not believe the American people are indifferent to this great work, therefore calls upon them for their aid. Every person wishing to become a subscriber should send their address to Richard Butler, secretary American Committee of the Statue of Liberty, No B Mercer street, New York, enclosing $l.O0, and will receive in re- turn a miniature reproduction of this great work.
 While large subscriptions are always desirable 1t would be far more to the credit of this great nation if every man, woman and child should own block in the pedestal which will support the ever lasting monument of "Liberty Enlightr ening the World"
Connecticut western news., 1885-05-27
Thcse are Solid Facts.

The best blood purifier and system regulator ever placed within the reach of suffering humanity, truly is Electric bitters. Inactivity of the liver, bilious ness, jaundice, constipation, weak kid neys, or any disease of the urinary or gans, or whoever requires an appetizer, tonic or mild stimulent, will always find Electric bitters the best and only cer- tain cure known. They act surely and quickly, every bottle guaranteed to give entire satisfaction or money refunded Sold at fifty cents bottle by w. H. Camp.
Connecticut western news., 1885-05-27
Poem by Rev Dr Hiram Eddy. OrotioY1 Inv Roy F F Rar1ovv

Every soldiers grave in town will be marked with flag the night before. It is requested that the citizens furnish flowers for the different cemeteries. Owing to the early hour at which the Canaan cemetery will be visited it is particularly requested that the flowers for that cemetery be furnished the night before.
 The following named comrades will receive the flowers for the different cemeteries: Comrade Rodemeyer at Canaan, Comrade Van Deusen at Ashley Falls, Comrade Hedger at Clayton, Com rade Roys at Canaan Valley, Comrade Keane at East Canaan.
Connecticut western news., 1885-05-27
Words of Thanks,

To each and all for the kind interest so beautifully expressed to ''us and ours" we offer our sincere thanks.
 H. c. BARNES AND FAMILY. Canaan, Conn.,, May 9.
Connecticut western news., 1885-05-27
SCOT'E'S EMULSION OF PURE COd Liver Oil, with HypophOsphiIcs
For AfectionS of he Lungs aud Wasting
 Diseases

Dr J. Simodaud, New Orleans, La,
 says: q can candidly declare Scott's Emulsion is the finest preparation of the kind that has ever been brought to my notice. In affections of the lungs and other wasting diseases, we may con- sider it our most reliable agent. In a perfectly elegant and agreeable form. "
Connecticut western news., 1885-05-27

John Sankey, tramp. aged 45 years, was struck by train on the Connecti- cut Western road at Tarifvllle, Tuesday, May 19, and fatally injured.
Connecticut western news., 1885-05-27
VVANTED
PROBATE COURT held at sharon. ~ within and for tha MistricL nf sharon. om

PROBATE COURT held at sharon. A within and for the district of sharon, on the 4th day of May, 1885.
 Present, Herman C. Rowley. Judge.
 Estate of Asahel A, Hotchkiss, late Of Shar- on in said district, deceased
 On motion of Frederick A, Hotchkiss, exec utor,
 Ordered. That six months from the 4th day of May, 1885, be and the same arc limited and allowed for the creditors to bring in their claims against said estate and the said exec utor is directed to give public notice to | the creditors of the deceased to bring in their claims within said time allowed by posting the same upon the public sign post nearest to the | place where the decessed last dwelt, within | the same town, and by publishing the same m | a weekly newspaper publIshed m Litchield | county, and return make to this conrt of the notice given, Certified by
 I7aisw WILLARD BAKER, Clerk.
Connecticut western news., 1885-05-27
DIR III. G. PROVOST.

\ GRADUATE of the Dental Department ofthc A University Of fPeuns glvania. wishes to in form the people of Winsted and vicinity, that he will form all operations pertaining to the practice of Dentistry. share of your patronage IS suli cited
Connecticut western news., 1885-05-27

Patrick Kelley of Winsted was killed May 16 while digging, a heavy stone falling on his chest. He leaves a widow and four children.
Connecticut western news., 1885-05-27

Prohibition is the great issue. Po- taska is positive prohibition against all diseases of the throat. Proved by thous- ands of testimonials.
Connecticut western news., 1885-05-27
I.oUIS M. uaRNEY.

TENEACHER of Piano Forte, Organ and Voice.
 Lessons in Improvisation given to advanced Pupils. Residence, LakcyilIe, Conn. At Canaan every Monday. ly al2
Connecticut western news., 1885-05-27

HOuSATONIC LODGE, NO. GI, F Hand A. NJ. Regular communication. See ond and Fourth Saturday ofeach month.
Connecticut western news., 1885-05-27

''I'm to hoarse to talk or sing, and wish I knew what would help me. Ec- ho answers, use Potaska.
Connecticut western news., 1885-05-27
MI. n. MEAD, Canaau, Conn.

HEALER IN Books and stationery. Books U for general reading, in cloth.
 Books supplied to order and satisfaction guar anteed. Best writing papers, direct from man. ufacturers, in large varieties at lowest prices.
 Albums, Velvet Frames, Cards, School supplies In stationery etc. etc. Watson's Building. Opposite Union Depot. septl2tf
Connecticut western news., 1885-05-27

The annual meeting of the Litchfeld South Consociation will be held in liar winton on the first Tuesday in June.
Connecticut western news., 1885-05-27
Business CardS.
J. HARDENHERGH,

A TToRNEY and Counsellor at Law Judge of IA Probate, etc., Canaan, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1885-05-27
FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE !

My Store and Dwelling where have been in business thnty-four years. Half acre of land. Store 55x2S. Dwelling on second floor; ten rooms pantry, bath room and closets. Barn 52x2I Spring water in house and barn. Daily mail. Post office in the store, Will exchange for farm or village residence Goods can go with store or not, to shit. If sold no money required. Satisfactory reasons for selling. Come and see me.
 II. E. WETUERELB. Huntsville, Conn.,, May l2. f
Connecticut western news., 1885-05-27
Miscellaneous Ado tS.
WYANDOTTS!

DURE WYANDOTrS for sale this sea- | sop. Eggs, S2 per 13; $3 per 20.
 John Fletcher. March i. Lime Rock, conn.
 3moss
Connecticut western news., 1885-05-27
Spcrtsmen Take Notice

A IL persons are forbidden fishing, hunting A or shooting on our lands or lands occu pied hy us in the towns of North Canaan Conn . aud sheffield and New Marlboro, Mass. R. l.. Tait t NJ. Rood, X. A Lawrence. II C.. Allyn, E. D. Lawrence, Frank $. Good win. W. J. Ferguson, c. E. Barnes, James Nj. Shultz, II. k. Bunnel, b. u. Barnes, H. c. Barnes, F. H. Smith, II. N. Adams, J. l.. Gillette, Frank MeCarty.
Connecticut western news., 1885-05-27

hotel there, built for comfort instead of show, neat, clean and attractive, instead of elegant and expensive, table fur nished with plenty of good, nutritious and palatable food, instead of multi tude of china and silverware with repul- sive food, would be well patronized and prove paying investment. The time | is not far distant when some one will be far-sighted and enterprising enough to l build such hotel.
 Parties interested in organizing a hose company in this village held an ad- journed meeting at MT G. B. Gardner's residence Friday evening. There was a good attendance and considerable inter- est manifested. Mir D. l.. Peirce and MT s. A. Eddy acted respectively as chairman and secretary. The commit tee appointed at the last meeting to as- certain prices of hose and other mate rials reported satisfactorily. MT G. B. Gardner stated that he had made an es- innate of amount of capital required and placed the figures at $225. The chair man appointed a committee of three, viz: G. B. Gardner, s. A. Eddy and w. H. Camp. to solicit subscriptions and committee of three, viz: A. T. Roraback $. A. Bennett and D. l.. Peirce, to draft bylaws and regulations. A paper was circulated during the meeting for the signatures of those desiring to join the hose company and a number of names were taken. The meeting was adjourned until next Friday evening at the same time and place and it is hoped tha there will be large attendance.
Omaha daily bee., 1885-08-15
MUSICAL AND DRAMATIC.

Good music Is often hard to a-choir.
Mr.. Keene opens the Chicago opera houss
in Hamlet.
Heuck's new opera house in Cincinnati is tc
open on August 23d.
Mr.. Frank Mayo ia spending the summer
down at Long Branch.
Tony Pastor will begin his fall season at
Saratoga, on August 18th.
The proposed American tour of Madame
Carlotta Patti has been abandoned.
Ice is piled on the stage of a Kansas City
theatre to make the audience feel cool.
Mary Anderson will play ROsalind, at
Stratford on Avon, England, on the 10Th.
Batter is the name OF q tenor in a New
York choir, He ought to be a bass bawler.
Mr.. aud Mrs. Florence begin their season
at Daily's September 9TH, with 'Dombey and
Son
Wr. Wills IS writing o drama, entitled
King Arthur and Guinevere, for Henry
Irving.s
Mi 5 Julia Wheeler, the Washington society
actress, is to play with Mmo, Rhea this
Miss Lillian Billings Ia to do the leading
woman business with MIR. George @. Milne
this season.
Nine POnigi has been engaged to play in a
series Of old comedies 1T McYicker's Thestre
in Chicsgo.
Msyo's "NordeGk" season, under Mr.. sher-
Omaha daily bee., 1885-08-15
General UIYsses S. Grant,

BoRN 9th APRIL, 1922. DIED 23D JULY, 1885.
An iron soldier! When red War unfurled
Ger all the myriad leagues of the New
World
Its desolatlng banner, when fierce hate
And brother.sundering feud first shook the
State,
Two noble names shone chiefly, Lee and
Grant,
These twain, financially militant,
Shocked like conflicting a~valanches. Now
Peace, brooding DER the land with placid
brow,
Sees the great fighters fallen. He at last,
The calm, tenacious man. who seemed to cast
Defiant looks at Death, the stole stern,
Whom long drawn anguish could not bend or
turn,
Lies prone, at peace, after such stress of grief
AS must have found the summons glad
relief.
An Iron Soldier! If. as foemen say,
Mixed with true metal muth of earthly clay,
Marred the heroic in him of full state,
His land will not record him less than great,
Who, in her hour OF need, stood firm and
STAYED
The peoples heart, the patriot muse, may
vaunt
The golden service of Ulysses Grant.
-(LOndon Punch.
Omaha daily bee., 1885-08-15

In a recent decision the supreme court
of Nebraska hold that the common law,
requiring common carriers. by land, to
make personal delivery to thu consignee,
has been 80 far relaxed as regards rail
ways, from necessity, as in most cases
to substitute In place of personal deliv-
cry, q delivery at the warehouse of the
company, ana that In consideration of
such relaxation 1t 10 the duty of the rail
ways to furnish and maintain suitable
warehouses or depots, at all appropriate
points on their lines for The receipt and
discharge of passengers and freight. 1t
would seem that under This decision
Omaha ought to have no difficulty In
compelling the Union Pacific to give ua o
suitable depot. 1t 10 admitted by every
body, the officers of the company In
Guided, that the Omaha depot is by no
means suitable for a city of sixty
thousand people. The supreme court
further holds that the duty thus imposed
of furnishing an adequate depot
growing out of and resting uponthe ptinci-
Piles of the common law may be enforced,
in the absence of statutory requirement.
Omaha daily bee., 1885-08-15
EDUCATIONAL.

In Germany children go to school at $3.50
a. m. in summer and z a. m. In winter.
OSonta, the famous palace built by Jay
Cooke, has become . young ladies' seminary,
1t cost 100000.
The amount annually paid to the teachers
! of the United States is $50, 900, zoo, an av
erage of about $500 apiece.
There are at present in the United States
| 116 medical schools, and there is one physI-
clan to every tS5 inhabitants.
The Boston Advertiser commends the es.
Establishment in schools of branches designed
to fit boys and girls for clerks.
Ex-Governor Leland Stanford, Of Califorr-
MIA, has made n gilt of 81. 0O0, 600 to the
Leonard Case School of Applied Sciences, at
Cleveland, Ohio.
saA Mohammedan university 80 years older
than Oxford is still fourishing in cairo as in
the days of Arabian conquests. It contains
but one room, the floor is paved, and the roof
is supported by 400 columns.
The experiment made at Atlanta, Ca, by
the Georgia Machinery company of starting
an industrial school has turned out so well
that facilities for The instruction of 100 pupils
be made a first-class industrial and technical
school,
The thing which Andrew J. White points
to with the most pride in his career as presi-
dent of Cornell is that he has kept the peace
of the board of trustees, which comprises "a
men Of all creeds and parties, and with a
faculty of 60 men of all sorts of views and
tempers.
The commissioner of education reports
that in the south the school enrolment of
white children has increased 297, 1856, and of
the colored children 1879. 231 during the past
two years. The total expenditure for public
schools in 1884 was S17,0'3, 467, an increase
of 81, 232, 495 over that of 1882.
Several of the municipalities of France
have established free public apprentice
schools, where children, after leaving the pri-
msries, receive trade education for three
years. They have six hours in the workshop
and four in school. The schools are we'll at
tended, and are turning out q large supply of
apprentices.
Omaha daily bee., 1885-08-15

TIE BEES inquiry concerning j. Ster-
ling Morton has brought that gentleman
forth from his retreat at Arbor Lodge.
Upon his appearance in Omaha he sub.
mitted to an interview, not upon the row
between the democratic factions In Ne
braska, but upon more distant and lofty
topics, namely, Carlisle, Randall and the
tariff fight. The fact hat he did not
touch upon local affairs is rather slgnif-
can't. 1t looks as if he and DR.. Miller
were patching up truce, and ere long
will speak as they pass by. We are led
to this conclusion by the Herald's hearty
endorsement of the selection of Mr..
Morton to address the United States tree
raising convention. DR.. Miller says that
he will find q congenial theme or his ad
dress In dealing with the subject of trees.
One might infer from this that DR.. Mil.
Ter thinks that Mr.. Morton will find trees
more profitable than politics.