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Connecticut western news., 1885-08-26
SOUTH CANAAN.

The funeral of MT Jonathan Bates was largely attended at his late residence on Thursday at Il AM He had reached the great age of 92 years and was gath cred to his rest like 'tshock of corn fully ripe" Rev Messrs Ganum, Moore and Lewis were present and participated in the services. Mir Moore's thoughts were drawn from these words, "For length of days and long life and peace shall they add to thee." Mir Bates had long been a prominent citizen of the town and liberal in his gifts to the Con- gregational and Baptist churches.
 Quite a large company from this place had a picnic at Twin Lakes on Friday. Messrs Sherwood Willard and family, Marshall Dean and family, with MT Calender and Mir Oakes' families made up the party. They returned with fine specimens of the pond ilies.A boquet of these lilies sent by Mrs Oakes adorned the church.
 Mrs Maria Snyder and son made short calls on their friends in town on Monday last. Mrs Snyder is in her 8Oth year and in not very firm health. but her heart is as warm as ever toward her old friends.
 The Northern survey company have been taking photographic views of resi- dences in this vicinity.
 Frank Beebe of Pittsfield spent Sun. day in town and called on old friends here.
 We read the editors comments on the Canaan roads. We are happy to be able to invite him to come and try the roads here. He will find them in excel lent order and can 'tlet his horse out without fear of jolting.
Connecticut western news., 1885-08-26
NEW HARTFORD.

The funeral of the late Mir Samuel Couch was attended from his residence on Main street last Monday afternoon at 2 P. NJ. He was the oldest male resi- dent and at the time of his death one of the wealthiest men in town. A wife and two children survive him.
 Mrs H. L. Jones is very ill and but little hope is entertained of her recovery. MT J. Widmer attended the reunion of his regiment, the Fifteenth O. ", last Thursday at Savin Rock.
 The Greenwoods fire company had their annual clam bake at the scythe shop Saturday afternoon.
 Misses Anna and Hattie Stone have returned from their visit to Massachu- setts.
 Miss Alice Stillman is home for few weeks.
 Miss Jennie Thompson was in town last week, visiting old friends.
 Miss Florence Perry. who was 80 suc- cessful in the Pine Meadow school last year, has been re-engaged.
 MT F. S. Davis of Warren, N. H. was guest at the house of J. Widmer ovel Sunday.
 Miss Lottie Futile has returned from her vacation and is again in the post I office.
 Miss Fanny Banning, accompanied by her sister, Mrs H. B. Case, has returned to her home in West Hartford.
 Miss Minnie Futile is in Plainville.
Connecticut western news., 1885-08-26
HERE AND THERE

A crazy man rode through Goshen on horseback recently and asked everybody he met "Where is Gods law?" Nobody in Goshen could tell him either where or what it was.-NorrodM Gdzehe.
 The Ansonia brass and copper com pany pay taxes on $500, 900 worth of property, and are the largest tax payers in the town. They own S2,0O0,0O0.
 Strangers who visit Winsted stand a good chance of getting shaved. Winsted has 10 barber shops.
 John 0. Eggleston is a veteran railroad man. He commenced laying track on the Naugatuck road in 1847 at the building of the road and was appointed superintendent of track laying and has occupied that position on the same road for 35 years. He is said to be the oldest track superintendent in the United States.
 Cyrus W. Field has received cable dispatch from Rev Dr Farrar, archdea- con of Westminster, in which that pre- late consents to deliver lectures in New York, the time and place to be named later. Dr Farrar will arrive in this coun- try in the course of few weeks.-HdJT- ford Telegram.
 Mir Fred F. Johnson has been secured to teach the Lands End school and MI 0. B. Johnson for another year in TalIn. ton district =. Editor Bailey, the Dan bury News man, is on an enforced vaca. ton, too close application to business having weakened his nerves so that Inc is unable to sleep nights. John W. Young, Esq, eldest son of the late Brigham Young, of Salt Lake City Utah, was 8 guest of Marcus c. Flaw ley, Esq, at the Grand Central hotel il Newtown on Wednesday. - NertO'c' | Bee
Connecticut western news., 1885-08-26
WEST CORNWALL.

Miss Alice Hoult of New Haven is at her slster's, Mrs 0. W. Hart's.
 fir A. King. broker from New York, and wife, are at the Brewster house, Cream Hill.
 Walter Hart is visiting friends in Bir- mingham for few days.
 Mrs Hannah Barnum and Miss Eliza Baldwin spent last week in Goshen.
 The sick in this vicinity are improv- ing under the skillful attendance of Dr Weed.
 Miss Annie Lee of Arlington, N. r., is at Mrs Orson Nickerson's.
 Misses Alice Hawthorne and Florence Massey are with Miss Maggie Porter, boarding at R. N. Cochrane's.
 An excursion party from Cream Hill visited Kent Falls last Thursday and spent delightful day, making merry with (chin) music and song the beautiful moonlight ride home.
 Miss Nellie Dean of Winsted spent the Sabbath in town.
 The many friends of Miss Jennie MalIinson will be glad to learn of hel safe arrival in England.
 Mrs Charles Miller is quite sick witt threatening fever at her old home ir Ellsworth.
 Rev D. M. Pratt of Higganum occu pied the pulpit at North Cornwall last Sunday. Rev Samuel Scoville of Stam ford will preach in the same place next Sunday.
 MT Calhoun and Charles Gold art seen occasionally on our streets, eact driving four-in.hand.
 Miss Mary Isherwood, who has been in New Haven for few months, has re- turned to her home at North Cornwall.
 Herr von Poutkommer is studying az riculture at MT Colds, preparatory to living on Texas ranch, in the autumn.
Connecticut western news., 1885-08-26
CONNECTICUT PATENTS.

The following patents were granted to citizens of Connecticut bearing date August IS, 1885. Reported expressly for this paper by Louis Bagger < Co.,, mechanical experts and solicitors of patents, Washington, D. c. Advice free:-
 Andrews, R. w., Stafordville, fishing rod, 324, ,450.
 Armstrong, Frank, Bridgeport, water back, 32A, ,516.
 Armstrong, Frank, Bridgeport, die stock, 324,516.
 Brainard, E. S., Manchester, compos- ite metal bar, 324, ,527. Brainard, E. S., Manchester, eombin- ed iron and steel file, 324, ,52S.
 Brown, Mathew, Bridgeport, saw, 324, ,357.
 Clemens, s. L., Hartford, game ap- paratus, 324. .635.
 Dimond. G. H.. Bridgeport, sewing machine tension, 324,75
 Dunham, George, Unionville, die for cutting hexsgonal nuts, 324, ,756.
 Egge, Frederick, Bridgeport, over scanning machine, 324, ,672.
 Evarts, LA, ,Meriden, extension lamp fixture, 324, ,760.
 Frisbie, H. R., Cromwell, swivel con- nection for valves and their srindlcs, 324, ,676.
 Hart, G. E., Waterbury, watch move ment, 324. .6s9.
 Hart, H. O., Unionville, roller skate 324, ,376.
 Hart, H. O., Unionville, roller skate SPA, BIT.
 Hinman, David, Southington, blind slat holder, 324, ,693.
 Lyman, W. T., Ansonia, galvanic bat tery, 324,475.
 Maiberger, Jerome, Stratford, banjo 324, 569.
 Sanford, H.A., New Haven, automatic feed for steam boilers, 324, 417.
 Walton, ". R., Ansonia, refining ol preparing copper for casting, 324 505.
 Walton, W. R., Ansonia, draw bench 324, ,506.
 Walton, W. R., Ansonia, machine fol contracting the end of tube, 324, ,507
Connecticut western news., 1885-08-26
DIED.

S46os JoHNsoN-At Goshen, August II, Eliza beth A, wife of the late Hiram John son of Canaan, aged 88 years. MUNsML-At Winchester Center, August 16, Deacon Marcus Munsill, aged S5 years.
 GRoAT-At Richmond, Mass. August 21, Samuel D. Groat, aged S3 years. GEIKR-In this place, August 21, Catharine, youngest daughter of the late Rev Archibald Geikie, in the 43d year of her age. WALDRoN-At Kent, August q, Elias Waldron, aged 54 years. DAv1s-At Kent, August 23, Mrs William Davis.
 BATEs-At Huntsville, August r, Jona- than Bates, aged 92 years. GARFIELD-At East Canaan, August Is, George E., son of A. B. Garfield, aged 6 weeks and 4 days. Ross-At Wabash, Ind, August 23, Sarah A. Whiting, formerly of South ern New Marlboro, wife of NJ. w, Ross, aged 62 years.
Connecticut western news., 1885-08-26
CORNWALL BRIDGE.

Forty-six tickets for Bridgeport were sold at this station on Monday.
 Miss Grace Adams of New Hartford is the guest of l.. A. Robinson and fam fly.
 Miss Della A. Sturges is visiting friends in Huntsville.
 A number have gone to camp meeting from here, but the general turnout will be the latter part of the week. No ser vice will be held in the M. E. church Sunday next
 Seymour and Charles Hollister have purchased the Mallory farm, which with land owned by them makes a good farm, and as they are practical farmers, will have everything in good order. Price $25O0.
 Miss Cora Brown of Falls Village wis., tied friends here last week.
 The Sabbath-school superintendent and teachers visited Mohawk tower 8 few days since. They were joined by the Sabbath-school of Ellsworth and all had an enjoyable time.
 The Cornwall Bridge nine went to Warren Friday last and lively game was held. Some outside talent was se- cured by both sides, but the 0. Bs. were victorious, the game being IT to Il.
 Saturday afternoon the Puffngham nine played the c. Bs. lively and par alyzing game, as they term it, the game standing Pufingham 34, 0. B. 13. The victors in this being young club, bid fair to give older clubs trouble.
 Having and harvesting is nearly fin ished. Tobacco cutting has commence ed. The cider mills have commenced operations and as apples are very plenty large quantity will be made.
Connecticut western news., 1885-08-26
ROUTHFMEED.

School commenced last week and every scholar belonging to the school was present through the week. A good beginning.
 Mrs Haven and daughter leave this week for her home in Greenfield, Mass. {, where she has lived most of the time since her school girl life in this place.
 Mir A. A. Smith arrived from Bridge port, his home, last week, ,and left again last week. His wife is expected this week at her fathers, A. H. Benedict's.
 The Misses Penfeld are at D. l.. Pratt's for few weeks and two ladies from Bridgeport, Mrs Barber and Mrs Mitchell, are to come to I. R. Baldwin's for few weeks.
 Mrs c. Adams is still here and hel health is much improved.
 Mrs Alice Cook leaves the last of the week, preparatory to beginning hel school in Lee.
Connecticut western news., 1885-08-26
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26, 1885.

Edgar l.. Palmer of Winsted has for months been holding seances in various places, in which he claimed to present new revelation in spiritualism. His revelation consisted in bringing flowers from the spirit land and throwing them to those who attended his seances. The flowers were either rosebuds or pinks.
 He undertook to deceive the spiritual ists encamped at Lake Pleasant. They appointed Thursday, August 13, as a date for his seance. Palmer appeared, but would not submit to all their investiga- tions and one of the committee intimat- ed that Palmer was a fraud. It has since been discovered that Palmer wore shoes with false or hollow heels, in which he concealed the flowers and from which he produced them whenever occasion required. Palmer could not fool those crafty spiritualists. They are familiar with ''ways that are dark and tricks that are vain" 'tHonors were easy, "for they could not fool him either and he would not submit to satisfactory search.
 The incident only proves the truth of the saying, "Set rogue to catch a rogue. Notwithstanding the almost daily exposures of spiritualism there are plenty of ignorant, superstitious and weak-minded mortals ready to embracC that doctrine. Many brilliant but unprincipled men gain money and noto riety by preaching that doctrine and de ceiving the common herd by theil sleight-of-hand performances.
Connecticut western news., 1885-08-26

Philo Hurd, an old and wealthy resi- dent of Bridgeport, died there August IA in the 91st year of his age. He was native of Brookfeld and prominent in railroad and other business. In his early life he had charge of the con- struction of the Housatonic, Naugatuck and New York & New Haven railroads. He finished the Housatonic road, built the Naugatuck so well that he got & bonus of $1,000. Afterward he was elected Vice President of the Hudson River road under Governor Morgan and later President of the Harlem Road. Several years later he was connected with the Delaware, Lackawanna & Western. At one time be was sheriff of Fairfield county and prominent in Bridgeport's interests and politics.
Connecticut western news., 1885-08-26
ORE HILR.

Francis Knapp and two daughters are visiting their friends at Ore Hill and vi- cinity.
 Nellie Higley of Collinsville is visit ing at B. G. Ferriss's.
 The annual school meeting of district No 8 last Friday evening resulted in the election of Edward Cook and E. F. Sanford for committee; George Cook, clerk and collector, and Martin Walsh, treasurer.
 The attendance at the Ore Hill Sab bath school last Sunday was 38.
 The Brook Pit mining company art digging all the ore that they can witf about 60 men and are shipping morC than they dig.
 Thunder showers are the order of thu | Iau
Connecticut western news., 1885-08-26
HARRINGTON VALLRY AGRICULTURE
 AL CORPORATION.

 Third Annual Exhibition, Thursday and Friday, September 94th and 25th 1885.
 FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25.
 GLASS |: Three minute class, purse $1OO: 1st, $50; End, $25; 3d, $15; 4th, BIO.
 CLASS 9: Two forty-five class, purse $50: 1st, $75; 2d, $35; 3d, $25; 4th, $15.
 CLASS 8: Free to all, purse $2O0: 1st, S100; 2d $50; 3d, $30; 4th, $20.
 CONDITIONS. l. All races mile heat in to har- ness and will be governed by the rules of the National Association. 2. Four entries required to fill and three to start. 3. Entry fee 10 per cent of purse. 4. A horse distancing the field or any part of it will receive but one premium.
 5. Entries close Monday, September 14th.
 Address, E. A. HoUGH, Secretary,
 Collinsville, Conn. N B. The H. X CIV. R. R. Go. will sell tickets at reduced rates from Canaan east and from Hartford west.
Connecticut western news., 1885-08-26
TWO FREIGHT TRAINS WRECKED

By @ Collision em the Boston. HOOsac
 Tunnel and Western.
 Two freight trains on the Boston, Hoosac Tunnel and Western railroad came together east of Eagle Bridge, N. Y., Friday afternoon. Both engines were completely wrecked and 10 cars were piled on top of each other. All of the train hands jumped and were uniniured. The passenger trains of the Boston, Hoosac Tunnel and Western road are being run between Eagle Bridge and Petersburg Junction by the Troy and Boston railroad. .-ISpringield Repubhcon.
Connecticut western news., 1885-08-26
An Important Discovery.

The most important discovery is that which brings the most good to the great est number. Dr Kings new discovery for consumption, coughs and colds, will preserve the health and save life, and is a priceless boon to the afflicted. Not only does it positively cure consump- ton, but coughs, colds, bronchitis, ,asth- ma, hoarseness, and all affections of the throat, chest and lungs, yield at once to its wonderful curative powers. If you doubt this, get trial bottle free, at W. H. Camps drug store.
Connecticut western news., 1885-08-26
Craxon PortraIrs.

Portraits of any size made in crayon, pastel or oil and in India ink. Lessons in the above and in retouching negatives given if desired. A specially made of crayon portraits, drawn and made life like from old-fashioned or defective pie lures, or from those taken q fer dedth. Any change desired can be made. Or ders may be sent by mail.
 J. l.. McCUTcHEoN,
 Lakeville, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1885-08-26

On Monday afternoon, August IT, another terrible tragedy was enacted at Dover Plains, NY. William DeGarmo, carpenter, was shot and killed by Theodore A. Boyce, deputy sheriff. Both were residents of Dover Plains and during 8 dispute about the line fence between their premises, Boyce drew his revolver and fired the fatal shot. Boyce has been lodged in Poughkeepsie jail to await trial and answer to the charge of murder in the second degree. Boyce and DeGarmo each have large family.
Connecticut western news., 1885-08-26
FIRST ANNUAL FAIR AND CATTLE SHOW
 OF THE Eastern Duchess AgPiGllrl Park Association.
 AMENIA, N. Y. Sept. |, 2, and 3, '65.

THEE ASSOCIATION, having been reor- Il ganized this season with large Capital has expended large amount of money on the Grounds and Buildings, and now has grounds equal to any in the State. There will be on exhibition Cattle from the
 Celebrated Flooded Herds of Edwin Thorne. Daniel B. Haight, Charles W.. Barnum. D. II. sherman, Mrs L. Bartram and many othe,s. Also the imported herd of Hon John B. Butcher. The
 Exhibition of Horses is expected to be large. In the Ladies, De- pertinent in Floral Hall the display of
 Fancy and Domestic Articles will be tho largest ever seen on these grounds
 Refreshments will be of the best quality and are to be furnished by the Churches of the Village.
 Interesting Games of Base Ball in the forenoon and Fine Trotting in the after noon.
 A First-Class Band of Music will be in attendance every day.
 Excursion Tickets at Half Rates. including Admission to the Grounds, will be sold by the Harlem Railroad at all stations from Mt Kiseo to Chatham, NY.
 GENERAL ADMISSION, 25 CENTS. All exhibitors paying one dollar for Mem- ber's Card will receive four Admission Tickets. D. c. CULVER, VIM. II. BARTLETT, President. Secretary.
Connecticut western news., 1885-08-26

A drummers' convention will be held at Wallingford September 2, under the auspices of the Wallingford drum corps. Contests between attending drum corps will take place and appropriate prizes will be given. Wallingford is to be pitied. A few years ago 1t was visited by 8 cyclone and now several drum corps propose to swoop down on them. The inhabitants are deriving some con- solation in the thought that the racket will probably drive the rats out of the place.
Connecticut western news., 1885-08-26
SPORTSMEH, TAKE NOTICE l

A IL persons are forbidden Hunting, Shoot LA 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. Holley. Samuel s. Robbins. Mary w. Ward, Geo. D. Harrison, E. J. Bostwick, Owen McCue, Geo. B. BuIrall. Mary F. Knight, Smith Cleaveland. If
Connecticut western news., 1885-08-26

Women are everywhere using and recommending Parker's Tonic, because they have learned from experience that it speedily overcomes despondency, in- digestion, pain or weaknesses in the back or kidneys, and other troubles peculiar to the sex.
Connecticut western news., 1885-08-26

HaIe's Honey the great Cough cure ,25c., ,5OckF
 Glenn's Sulphur Soap heals beautines, 2Sc. GermanCornRemover kills corns Bunions HiIrs Hair and Whisker DYe-Biack and Brown. BOG. PIke's ToOthache Drops cure in Minute. .25c Deans Rheumatic Pills arc O sure cure. 5oc.
Connecticut western news., 1885-08-26
SCOTT'S EMULSION OF PURE cd Liver Oil, with HypophosphItes,

Rs Great Talae in Childrea'S Diseases.
 Dr T. B. Crandall, Sterling, H., says: ''I have used Scott's Emulsion with very satisfactory results, especially with chil- dren. It Is doubtless the best combina- ton of God Liver Oil"
Connecticut western news., 1885-08-26
MARRIED.

SMTH-GoUssET-At Millerton, Febru- ary 28, by Rev. E. H. Roys, Fred. B. Smith of Torrington (son of Harvey Smith, formerly of East Canaan) and Della J. Gousset of Norfolk.
Connecticut western news., 1885-08-26
CORRESPONDENCE.

A@ CoRREsPoNDENTS arer requested to send in their communicate so as 70 reach us on Monday of each week. as we cannot insure the insertion of any ycorrespondencer receivedafter that time
Connecticut western news., 1885-08-26
KENT.

MT and Mrs Victor Cole of New York were in town for few days visiting at MT Marshall Gibbs.
 MT William Adams of Savannah, Ga, is visiting his friend, Charles H. Gaylord.
 Theregare still many boarders and visitors in town. City people prefer remaining in the country during the present atmospherical oppression and until all danger of mad dogs and cholera is passed.
 Mrs William Davis died at her resi- dence in Flanders, Kent, last Sunday morning. A cancer was the cause of many months of suffering, resulting in death.
 The Congregational pulpit was occu- pied on Sunday last by Rev E.S. Porter, who conducted the services also by Rev Francis Haines, who preached most excellent sermon from the text found in Proverbs XVII, IF.
 On Sunday next, August 30, Rev W. H. McDougall of North Cornwall will preach at the Congregational church in this place.
 MT Elias Waldron died Friday last after short illness of typhoid pneumo- mia. The funeral was largely attended at the Congregational church Sunday afternoon. MT Waldron was 54 years of age.
 The peach festival given by the young ladies at the Town hall last Friday evening was well attended, although a heavy shower prevented many from coming. The hall was decorated in red and white netting, with profusion of flowers, ferns and ground pine. A tastefully arranged booth occupied space in one corner, in which Japanese articles were exhibited for sale. The supper, with peaches and ice cream in abund- ance, was we'll patronized. At o'clock the curtain rose and 8 number of tab leaux and amusing pantomimes were exhibited, in which Mother Goose fig ured conspicuously 1; these were accom- panied by good music. About $50 were realized by the evenings entertainment.
 On Thursday evening, the 27th, the parish of St Andrews Episcopal church will hold a memorial celebration in commemoration of the century and quarter since services were first held in the church. There will be public ser vices in the church with 8 sermon by Rev H. M. Sherman. A number of visiting clergymen are expected to be present A collation. will be served in the Town hall at o'clock, after which addresses will be given. The occasion will doubtless be one of great interest.
 The Springfield Republican is author ity for the following statement: GA blind woman of 94, living with an insane brother in Litchield county, has been rescued by agents of the humane soci- ety in deplorable condition. The se lectmen had not dared to interfere for fear of the brothers revsngeful threats and dangerous character.
 Deacon John Banks of the Congreoa- tional church, Fairfield, 83 years old, was drawn into card playing by two confidence swindlers Friday, August IA, and afterwards boldly robbed of S3OOO. The rascals escaped. The too good dea- con has twice before been the victim of confidence men, the sums lost being over $30, 900. He is Greenfield hill farmer and since he was swindled out of the $3000 pays visits to Bridgeport almost daily and haunts the police sta- tion in hopes of getting some trace of his money or the thieves. Friday was an unlucky day for the deacon.
Connecticut western news., 1885-08-26

Charles Weed of Danbury has a sum- flower plant about twenty feet in height that has on it about ninety blossoms of unusually large size.
Connecticut western news., 1885-08-26

John Cheney, one of the Cheney Brothers of South Manchester, died Au- gust 20, at the age of S3. MT Cheney leaves two brothers, Ralph and Frank.
Connecticut western news., 1885-08-26

Only Is out of 10S candidates passed the examination lest recently before the Connecticut state board of education.
Connecticut western news., 1885-08-26
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BORN.

DICKINSON Harwinton, August 22, a son to Walter and Elsie Dickinson, weight 10t pounds.
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