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Connecticut western news., 1885-11-04
WESE' NORFOLK.

There is considerable uneasiness on the part of some, thinking the state prison birds, soon to be released and who belong in this vicinity. will make trouble for the men who aided in their arrest. It is hoped that they will profit by the lesson they have had and lead a more honorable life in the future.
 The disturbance created by boys play ing ball in front of the schoolhouse last Sunday was decided outrage. If 1t IS repeated the law will probably be re- sorted to, and we trust that will be an efficient remedy.
 The meeting of the State Teachers association, in Hartford, on Friday af- ternoon, was of unusual interest. Prof NJ. H. Smith of Suffield gave a paper entitled "The Law of Proportion Tn Teaching" This was followed by "First Work in English" by Mrs D. C. Heath of Massachusetts.
 The rains of Sunday and Monday were more severe in the eastern than western part of Connecticut. Along the entire route from Hartford to Wiasted the meadows were vast ponds and the streamlets were mountain gorges. The water in many places overfiowed the roads or nearly reached the bridges.
 The usual quiet of our town has again been broken in upon by a burglar Last Thursday morning, about o'clock, A. E. Cobb, our grocer and postmaster, WAS awakened by someone trying to pick his door-lock Cautiously he approach ed window situated at right angles to the veranda door, raised the curtain, and there on his knees before the door saw the would-be burglar trying various keys upon the lock. By the way, the lock is broken and Is not used. Mir Cobb fired at him through the window and probably hit him, for the fellow did not move for minute or two. Soon as l possible Mir c. opened the door and fired three more shots at the now-retreat- ing figure The neighbors were aroused and began looking for the fellow. Sev- eral clues were followed but all to no purpose. Mir c. spent most of the day going here and there trying to discover some trace of the burglar. In the afternoon fellow called at MT Cobb's and walked around in the house, before being discovered. The fellow called for something to eat at nearly half the houses here. He had pal with him and both were seen in Norfolk during the proceeding day.
Connecticut western news., 1885-11-04
FOOT BALL.
L. q. V, Vs. SesIo'uirL


 The L. c. S. boys of Lakeville played the Scdgwick boys of Great Harrington the first of the series, the best two out of three, at Great Harrington, on the fair ground, Saturday.
 The Sedgwicks won the choice of goals or kickoff The wind was blow ing strongly sideways and the air was quite chilly. The l.. c. $. team had not played by the same rules as the Sedgwick and the ball was new and lighter than the one used by them, but as soon as they became accustomed to the rules and the ball they played a better game.
 At the end of the first three-fourths of an hour the score was r to 0, in favor of Sedgwick; in the second not q point was scored by either side.
 The best playing on the Sedgwick side was done by the captain. the two half and quarter back, whose names we | Captain B. c. Bissell. One feature of the game was that no one lost his tenn per. Much credit is due the referee Mir Remington, for his fairness, and MT Van Lennep for his kindness in furnish ing hot chocolate and cake after the game The Sedgwick boys did all in their power to make it comfortable for | their visitors.
Connecticut western news., 1885-11-04
&sRUTH CANAAN.

"When chill November's surly blast made fields and forests bare"-Novem- Der, perhaps the most abused month of the whole twelve, has made its advent, amid chilly winds and pouring rains, still the grass is green about us, some hardy flowers have so far withstood the frosts and few dandelions are strug- gling up to give us a hint and promise of another spring, though we know long months of winter must intervene.
 There is little sickness about us; Mrs Milton Decker, who was thrown from a wagon and severely injured some time since, does not rally as her friends could wish.
 The Ladies' Aid at Mrs Manly's was not so largely attended as usual, on ac- count of the unfavorable weather.
 The Ladies Missionary meeting was appointed to meet with Miss Ellen Prem tice on Wednesday afternoon.
 Mrs Cornelia Bradford. with her daughter Mary, from South Cornwall, have been visiting at MT Whiting Kel- lopg's
Connecticut western news., 1885-11-04
ASHLEY FALLS.

Payer meeting this vening-Jacot Deckers.
 About dozen from this place took in the excursion from Canaan to Hartford, last Friday.
 Mrs E. Kingman of Glendale, sister of W. H. Dunbar and Mrs r. Homan of this place, died October 31, at the age of 6l years.
 Augustus Rhoades of KoDkapot feil from load of milk cans last Friday, while on his way to this station, and was quite severely but not seriously hurt. He is now able to be about.
 Why should this place always be be- hind in everything? It is time to be thinking how to spend the long winter evenings so near at hand. Why not set apart one evening in the week to meet at an appointed place for the pur- pose of playing games or some other in door amusement? Sheffield has its friendly union-an entertainment, fol- lowed by playing games, etc, of all kinds-and although Ashley Falls can not furnish an entertainment equal to that, they can do something Much enjoyment can be derived from an eve ming of social game-playing.
 The Sunday school concert last Sun day evening was Q grand success and the children acted their parts admirably considering the short time in which the entertainment was gotten up. As the evening was very dark and rather cold it was feared but few would attend but nevertheless the church was filled, and many were present from other churehs. Singing, speaking by the children, re- sponsive reading, etc., were the order of exercises No admission was asked but liberal collection was taken, which made it a financial success also. By re- quest the concert will be repeated some evening next week; for particulars see next issue of The News.
Connecticut western news., 1885-11-04

Mir Harvey Sellick of Johnsonvile, Ohio, is visiting at Mrs P. R. Tupper's.
 Mrs Wood of Jersey City, N. J., is assisting Rev MT McCutcheon of the M. E. church, in holding protracted meet ings.
 John Beers, Will Armstrong and John Hubbard left last week for Florida. John and Will went south about year ago and remained all winter, Will com ing back in the spring and John going west.
 The little steamer "Lulu" has finish ed her summers work and has come on shore and settled down for the winter.
 The Silver Star rink opened for the winter session last week. It is open on Wednesday and Saturday evenings and Saturday afternoons.
 St Mary's Catholic annual fair opened last week Thursday with an oyster sup. per.
 The new pile driver of the H. x c. w. railroad was at work here several days last week.
 MT Washburn, representative of the Danbury furnace company, sold Abram Martin and William B. Perry each 8 furnace, last week He has put in five or six in this place.
Connecticut western news., 1885-11-04
h FEN E.

Walter Bartram of Sharon was in town over Sunday.
 Mrs Wallace Welch of Bridgeport is visiting friends here.
 There was no service at St Andrew E last Sunday.
 Mir and Mrs Crane of Clayerack, N. r., are visiting their daughter, Mrs '. $. Porter.
 Gilbert A. Vincent has returned to town with his bride.
 At present writing VIC cannot give any report of our town election only that both sides are working for and expect the majority.
 The death of Frederick B. Gibbs oc- cured Saturday evening, October 31. MT Gibbs has been in poor health for some time, suffering from disease that has terminated his life at the age of 6I years. The funeral was attended by a large circle of friends and neighbors, at his late residence, on Monday, Novem- Der 9 Rev F. $. Porter conducted the service, assisted by Rev I. c. Sturgess of New York. The members of St Luke's Lodge, F. x A. M. then bore the remains of their deceased brother to the grave. and with that solemn and most impressive masonic burial service, laid him to rest regretted by all He was highly respected and had many friends.
Connecticut western news., 1885-11-04
FALLS VILLAGE.

Interesting services were held in the M. E. church in this place last Sunday morning. After a short address by Rev B. N. Lewis, thirteen persons were re- ceived into the church in full member ship, after which the sacrament of the Lords Supper was administered to a large number of communicants.
 Tuesday evening, November 10, an oyster supper will be given in the lec- ture room of the M. E. church, for the benefit of the Sunday school. 4 cordial invitation is extended to all.
 Even 8 confirmed old maid would con- sent to commit matrimony were she sure of receiving even one-half of the silver ware and wedding presents on exhibition at Capron's jewelry store.
 Ward Mcintyre of Amenia has rented the blacksmith shop of o. NJ. Brinton and will take charge the last of this week.
 Thomas J. Bosworth moved his house. hold goods last week from West Corn wall into Lyman Munson's house in this village.
 The Ladies' Aid society of the Con- gregational church met last Wednesday at the house of Hon Daniel Brewster, on which occasion about 35 assembled.
 Mrs Harrison gave birth to her thir. teenth child October A, which a sage ol old says are a poor mans blessing: al lowing this to be true Harrison is thrice blessed in possessing so large and very interesting family.
 Four from this place attended the masquerade ball at West Cornwall Sat urdaY night where, we arc informed, 2 large party were present.
 The votaries of fermented apple juice are happy in seeing so much of the fruit made into pomace, for the quantity has made the price very low, it selling fol one dollar at the mills.
Connecticut western news., 1885-11-04
MARRIED.

-1fcISTYRE-At AIillerton, N Y, October 16, by Rev l.. Fl Roys Harry l.. Carter, NJ. D., of Patterson N. Y, son of Rev Thomas Carter, D. D., of the New York conference, tc Miss Ella E. Mcintyre of Canaan, Ct ow-JouNsoN-Att the home of the bride in Hillsdale, N. r., by Rev D. Phillips, October 2S, Walter A. Far TOW of, West Stockbridgc, Mass, to Miss J. Melinda Johnson. CHAPIN-At Millerton, N. r., November 1, by Rev E. H. Roys, Wal lace N. Cheney of Lee, Mass, to Miss Susie E. Chapin of Winsted, Conn. SMITH -BACoN-At Sheffield, October 27, at the residence of the brides parents, by Rev Mir Mackey, Porter Smith to Miss Bessie Bacon, all of Sheffield. BURKE -GoGGTN-At Great Burlington, at the Catholic church, October Is, Timothy Burke of Monterey to Miss Nora Goggin of Mill River. -CHINIEs--AtC Collinsville, Ct, October 21, by Rev NJ J. Crowley, Lawrence Scheidel to Miss Rosa Chinies.
 HATCH -DDwELL-A Collinsville, Ct, October p, by Rev C. F. Cooledge, William r. Hatch, Jr, to Miss Ellen NJ Bidwell.
 D-BEGNARD-At Collinsville, October 2S. by Rev NJ. J. Crowley, Frederick D. Bachaud to Miss Lena Bernard.
Connecticut western news., 1885-11-04
kHEFFHELD.

A number of carloads of potatoes and of apples have been shipped from this town this fall. E. J. Vosburgh pays 50 cents per bushel for potatoes. Mir Hunt of New York is buying several hundred barrels of apples at 65 cents, which are shipped to Europe.
 Thomas Massey, ,Jr.,9 years old .broke his leg last week Tuesday. While play ing at school he collided with a larger boy with the above result.
 Porter Smith and Bessie Bacon were married at the residence of Mir J. H. Bacon Tuesday, October 27, and imme diatelv set ont for Nebraska, where they ] intend to make their future home.
Connecticut western news., 1885-11-04
HousatOnic Valley Leaf.

There has been considerable activity displayed in buying the best of the 'S5 Housatonic during the past three weeks and large part of the crop is already contracted for. The prices run from 12 to IS cents, though most of it is bought from 14 to IT cents. There are many handsome pieces, fine, broad and glossy. There are more poor crops than there were last year. Buyers are all picking to see who will get the best crops. Sort ing and packing will commence about November 1 and no stripping of any ac- count has been done yet.-Ha1Vord Times
Connecticut western news., 1885-11-04
THE ToWNLEY ESTA TIE AGAIN
To Me Editor of THe Tribune:

10 HLS LIttOT Oy IHe JJIOd3te:
 SIR: Will you inform me Qst) Wheth- CT the British parliament was in session on August 4, 1885, and (2d) If so did parliament then pass a statute for the distribution of $500, GOO, GOO belonging to the " "Iownley estate" among the Chase heirs? A Nova Scotia lawyer is making an assessment of $55 each on Chase heirs on the strength of such al- legations. An early answer will oblige PdinescWe, O., October IS, 1885 A.
 [Q) The British parliament was in session on August 4, 1885.
 (2) The Nova Scotia lawyer is entire ly correct 1n his allegations" except in one or two particulars, viz: The Townley estate Is situated not in Great Britain but in the moon, and at last reports from that orb it amounted to $500, OOO,- 000,0 instead of Q paltry $500, 900, ,0OO What the lunar parliament has lately done about the matter we have no means of knowing, for under the administra- tion of Mir Villas man might as we'll expect to get his mail promptly from Cuba as from the moon.-ED.
 NeD Fork Tribune.
Connecticut western news., 1885-11-04
Duncan UacGreeor,s esriu.

Rev Duncan MacGregor of Green point, N. Y, delivered his far-famed lecture entitled "The Grip and Grapple of Great Men and Great Nations" in the Methodist church, Lakeville, Conn, on the evening of October 21, under the auspices of the Young Peoples mission circle and, though the evening was ter ribly wild and stormy, he had first class audience and they cleared consid- erable money.
 His temperance address of the eyen- ing before bore splendid testimony to the powers of the man, and so the peo- pie were out to hear his lecture despite the storm, and were again in raptures over his oratory.
 It certainly was one of the most re- markable addresses we have ever heard, and it is simple truth to. say We have listened to some of tSe best speakers of the age. We are compelled to declare it as our deliberate judgment that MT MacGregor has few peers as a platform orator. We hope the people of Sails bury and the adjoining towns may soon have the privilege of hearing him again.
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Connecticut western news., 1885-11-04
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 1885.

The public begin to realize that it will b9 conducive to the physical and politi- the physicians to the legislature. The public do not need so much medicine, but many of tie statutes framed by the lawyers do need doctoring; so while the physicians are experimenting on the laws the people will have an opportuni- tY to recover their health.
Connecticut western news., 1885-11-04
----------------------- -------------- [Crowded out last week. OUR MICHIGAN LETTER.
,e El{ik0l. of The Ne1rS::

To he Etlito1. Qf The NeacS:
 The weather here Is splendid, all that could be desired, and our farmers are improving 1t to the best advantage, dig ging their potatoes and husking corn, having good yield of each. -..
 Potatoes are selling at 38 and 40 cents per bushel and are coming to this mar ket at the rate of 2O0O bushels per day and being shipped by our railroads to parts of the country where the crop is not as good as here.
 Corn brings 40 cents per bushel, which is considered fair price at this season of the year. Potatoes and corn are never measured here in selling, but always sold by weight, as we'll as wheat and all other grains. Corn Is always sold in the ear, never shelled for shipment, which is different from the Connecticut custom of olden times.
 Wheat Is now selling in this market at from 92 to 94 cents per bushel from farmers wagons, and IS being brought in at the rate of 4000 bushels per day, besides the large quantity brought by the railroads. This is all made into flour by our mills, which pack an aver age of 1000 barrels Der day at this sea- son of the year and can, when neces- sary, increase the production to 2000 barrels per day by running nights. But man cannot live by bread alone, so we have the other necessaries to feed the hungry, and no one need starve in the great west who is able and willing to work. There is plenty of work, and if money is scarce there is plenty to eat and abundance to spare. R. L.
 Naes, Mich, October g, 1885, -.-. .-
Connecticut western news., 1885-11-04

Mir A. E. Knox has disposed of the Woodbury Reporter to Mir ". W. Wise garver of Lansford, Penn, who will henceforth publish and edit the paper. MT Knox is obliged to retire from the business on account of i'll health and will try some other vocation. Mir Knox has been a conscientious and hard-work- ing editor and deserves much credit for the manner in which he has persever- ingly built up his business from small beginning, under circumstances that were not very encouraging. We regret that he cannot enjoy the fruit of his la- bors, but we trust that the change to some othervocation will restore hishealth and that he will be happy and prosper ous wherever he may be. MT Wisegar- yer, the new proprietor and editor, has our best wishes for his success. .-Ne,c MiJord Guzette. .s=.. ....
Connecticut western news., 1885-11-04
SOUTHAFEELD.

Jack Frost bit severely last week Fri day and Saturday.
 Some have apples out yet and some of them have lain cold for two or three nights.
 Mir N. Palmer, nearly 81 years old, and ten years the senior of his wife, just buried, walked mp In the village Satur- day and seems quite smart.
 Southfield school closes next week.
 H. Walling has his engine set mp and is nearly ready for business.
 Sociable is with Mrs E. D. Norton this week
Connecticut western news., 1885-11-04
s. c. BECKLEY. Editor and Prop

Subscription Accountable date on the colored slip of paper with the name of the sub scriber. shows the time 10 which the Sub- scriptiOn Is pIaid; thus, R. B. Smith 5JHlS5, indicates that Mir. smith has paid for his papur to July 5, 1885. It IS hoped that subscribers will see to il that theil account, az indicated by the date on their papers, is always correct and when they pay Tor a renewal of their subscription, will ob- serve whether their date is changed to indicate the proper credit and in the event of error. to in- form us for correction at once. No claims for er- TOTS in these accounts willhereafteT be considered unless presented within thirty days after the payment is claimed to have bc;u made, as the regular receipt ofthe paper with the date to which the subscription is paid plainly printcd thereon is prima raeie cv1deuct or ttsaCceptance as correct.
Connecticut western news., 1885-11-04
Grace E. whiting. Get. sa.OOO.

The breach of promise case of Grace E, Whiting against John A. Brewer was on the trial list for the present term of court in Pittsfield, and came so near getting into court that witnesses were summoned and some had come to town
 The respective attorneys got together Monday evening and after a long de- bate came to a settlement, by which Brewer agrees to pay Miss Whiting $3000.-Sprin0feld Republican, October
Connecticut western news., 1885-11-04

A two-horse wagon full of Avon dem- ocrats who stopped at saloon to quench their thirst were ten minutes too late to vote. The result was they not only fail- ed to carry the town for no license but lost the election of democratic select. man .-H1TffoJw ComuRk
Connecticut western news., 1885-11-04
| kYnIi,inr SkeIcttm

Mir E. Springer of Mechanicsburgh, Pa, writes: ''I was afflicted with lung fever and abscess on l.;ngs and reduced to a walking skeleton. Got free bot tie of Dr Kings new discovery for con- sumption, which did me so much good that bought dollar bottle. After using three bottles found myself once more man, completely restored tc health, with hearty appetite, and & gain in flesh of 4S lbs.
 Call at W. IT. Camps drug store and get free trial bottle of this certain cure for all lung diseases. Large bot | ties Sl.
Connecticut western news., 1885-11-04

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 l have ever used. " Sold everywhere. Price 15 cts. per qr pound.
Connecticut western news., 1885-11-04
G. w. SCOVAI.LE,

UNDERTAKER AND EMBALMER. Everything requisite for Burial Purposes furnished at the Shortest Possible Not1ce. Calls by Telephone "Norfolk Diug Stnre." Residence and shop on The Green"
 NORFOLK, CONN
Connecticut western news., 1885-11-04

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 prcmaturely lost, cleanse from all dandruff, and stop its falling. Don't surrender your hair without an effort to save 1t.
Connecticut western news., 1885-11-04
BORN.

DoNAIDs--At Canaan Valley, October 26, a daughter to Elihu and Laura Donalds. MARsH-At kent. October 3l, daugn- ter to Mir and Mrs James Marsh. PEND1EroN-At Goshen. October 9, q daughter to Mir and Mrs Murray E. Pendleton
Connecticut western news., 1885-11-04
| Have Lost

Too much time repairing and selling Watches, Clocks and Jewelry to write a very lengthy advertisement.
 Respectfully,
 F. B. CATLIN. Norfolk, Conn. lily
Connecticut western news., 1885-11-04

Better stop your cough while you can. Bye and bye nothing will do it. It is worth needing, that Parker's Tonic is the best thing known for coughs, colds, torpid liver, kidney troubles and weak lungs, You risk your life in waiting. Take 1t while there is yet time.
Connecticut western news., 1885-11-04

Six members of family of seven in Ansonia are sick with scarlet fever, and one member of another family in the same house. The attending physician says it is ''the worst case of anguished noYortYn he ever saw.
Connecticut western news., 1885-11-04
DIED.

Fox-At Cornwall Hollow, November l, Mrs Laura B. Fox, aged 8 years. KINGMAN--At Glendale, Mass, October 3l, Mrs E. Kingman, aged Gl years. TUT-rIE-At Sheffield, November l, Mrs Leonard Tuttle, aged S5 years. GIBBS At Kent, October 31, Frederick B. Gibbs, aged G1 years. WooD-At Hartford, October %, Major William J. Wood, president of the Collins company, Collinsville, aged 49 years.
Connecticut western news., 1885-11-04
Stolen Fruit.

These six items are a clean steal from the New Hartford Tribune:
 Captain Fred Moore, the Winsted aeronaut, receives many letters from all over the country inquiJ1ng about bal looms and making all sorts of proposi- tions. One man in New Jersey writes that he has been four years at work per fecting a flying machine and invites Captain Moore to make the trial trip in 1t. .. . H. D. Smith of Southington has placed in front of his residence a large box which he keeps supplied with ap- pies. A notice on the box reads: ''For all the men and women and boys and girls. ,. Bridgeport people are arrang- ing to form a humane burial society, every member of which will have his body kept above ground until decompo- sition, acknowledged to be the only proof of death, has begun. .. Ely Brothers of Harwinton are shipping large quantities of apples to London. They pay the farmers 30 cents barrel for the fruit picked and left in piles un- der the trees, and 31 cents for new bar rels at the factory in Meriden Ply mouth people are preparing to send a carload of their surplus apples to the poor in New York city. " In propor- tion to it's population Newtown has more children who have never attended school than any other town in thr state Many who are 14 years old have never been inside a school house.
Connecticut western news., 1885-11-04

The funeral of General George E.. Mcclellan took place at 10 o'clock Mon day morning at the Madison Square Presbyterian church ill New York city. At the conclusion of the service the body was taken by special train directly to Trenton, N. J., where the interment was made at F. M
Connecticut western news., 1885-11-04

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