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Connecticut western news., 1885-08-12
HERE AND THERE.

The Webster block at Manchester N. H. was partially burned last Friday night. Six persons were suffocated dur ing the fire and two others who were res cued in nearly an insensible condition have since died, making eight deaths that have already occurred. Others are in critical condition. Lizzie Burns, who was dragged out insensible, is now insane. Several firemen were seriously injured.
 Bridgeport has been worrying over it's polluted water supply, which is defled by pig-pen in which 70 hogs wallow. Must be Bridgeport is afraid of contam- mating its beer with the stuff, for it's army of saloons do not speak of very much water used, except for washing purposes. -Newtoo01s Bee.
 The wife of Reuben Rossiter, residing at Mt Riga, N. r., committed suicide Monday Aug. 3d. by taking paris green. She had been slightly demented at times for several months past, but harmless, and nothing was thought of it. She leaves husband and three little chil- dren.
 John Kelley, the venerable baggage master at New Milford, Conn.,, is the oldest employ of the Housatonic rail road. He entered the employee of the company July 2, -1841, and with the ex- ception of about three months has been their constant employee. He is proba- ply the only person in the United States who has been in the railroad business over A years.
 Tomorrow will probably be the great est day New York ever had. There will be more discomforts experienced in the metropolis than ever was crowded into the same space in the same length of time, on the western continent. While a few may enjoy the occasion to satisfy their curiosity, thousands will only look back upon the day as the one in which they had crowded into their existence more of hard work and the least satis- faction than they ever experienced The bulk of them however, will not acknowl- edge it. Bridgeport Leader, Aug. 7
 The camp-meeting at Bedding, Conn, commences Monday, August IT, and promises to be of more than usual in- teaest. Presiding Elder Cheney, will have charge of the meetings and will be assisted by Revs William T. Hill and George P. Mains, former elders of the district. This meeting includes all the churches in the New York district.
 Alexander McNeil of Litchfeld, hard ly 21 years of age has been appointed acting superintendent of the Shepaug railroad, vice his brother recently ap- pointed acting super of the H. & 0. w. railroad. - Noricak Gazette.
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WESTERN CONNECTICUT TR0TTTNG
 CIRCUIT,

In Connection with Agricultural Fairs.
 The Connecticut State Agricultural society at Meriden, Conn, September 15, 16, IT and IS. H. O. Hull, secre- tary, Meriden, Conn. Entries close September 3.
 Railroad arrangements for above fair: The following railroads will transport articles and animals to and from State fair free as specified, viz.: Freight must be prepaid, but money will be refund ed on presentation of certificate from the secretary that they have exhibited at the fair : N. r., N. H. < H.; H. X c. w.; N. H. x N; Meriden & Cromwell 1; Housatonic N. H. & D. B. & N. Y. Air Line H. & 0. "; N. l.. Northern; Naugatuck. Full freight will be charg- ed on all artlcles or animals bought or sold.
 Fairfield County Agricultural society, Norwalk, Conn.,, September 15, 16, F and IS. Edwin Hoyt, secretary, New OhudtQs OOuus IIAOH1Oo OO O0 hluICS6cu to Noah W. Bradley, Saugatuck, Conn, Entries close September 3.
 Watertown Agricultural society, Wat ertown, Conn.,, September p, g, and 24. A.H.Scovill, secretary, Watertown, Conn. Entries close September '.
 Southington Agricultural society, Southington, Conn.,, September %, 30 and October 1. w. H. Cummings, sec- retary, Milldale, Conn. Entries close September 2.
 Danbury Agricultural society, Dan bury, Conn, October 6, ', 8, 9 and 10. G. M. Bundle, secretary horse depart ment. Entries close October 1.
 Either of the secretaries will furnish circulars containing full information on application.
 The Meriden Poultry association will hold it's ninth annual fair for poultry, pigeons and pet stock, December 2s, 80, and 81, 1885, and January l, 1886.
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CURED BY FAITH.

In compliance with the special re- quest of Mrs Niver, who writes us that she wishes all to know of Gods good ness to her, we copy the following from the Millerton Telegram of August IT, ED. NEWS.
 HUNTSVILLE, Conn, August 4, 1885.
 To Hse Editors of tte Telegram:
 Dear Sirs-As I am personally known to many of your readers, and the fact of my lameness for two years has been also known,I I wish through the columns of your paper to make confession of Gods wonderful goodness to me.
 Two years ago last March I slipped on the ice in Millerton and sprained my knee. From that tune for over two years suffered great deal. For the first year my knee was stiff and so bad that could not return to my home in the South, but had to remain in the North all winter. I was under the care of good physician, and by the follow ing fall was able to walk with the aid of one crutch only, and returned to my southern home. Once before going I tried to walk without the crutch. Very carefully I stepped for 15 or 20 steps, stopping every two or three steps for long rest, and as consequence I was laid up for two months. I finally regained the ground had lost and then came to standstill. never improved after this, although constantly under treatment, and after four months, hay ing borne too much weight upon my foot, began to grow worse. I had to use two crutches and finally could hard ly move around at all. The pain and suffering were great, and at last I de- spaired of ever being able to return North. At this crisis received letter from 8 friend, an invalid, who had been at Dr Simpsons Faith Healing Home in New York, and had been healed of all her diseases by faith in Jesus. I decided at once to go to Jesus. I was not able to reach the Faith Healing Home, but knew that Jesus could save me on Hilton Head as well as in New York city, so on the 9th day of last April went to Him. I had often be- fore asked Him to help me, but had continued to use remedies, and if Jesus had healed me then I would have given the glory to my earthly physician. About this time I found in the epistle of James iv. 2, 3, these words: "Ye have not, be- cause ye ask not; ye ask and receive not, because ye ask amiss, that ye may consume it upon your lusts." I there fore, on the 9th of April, gave myself entirely to Jesus. cast aside every earthly remedy and asked Him to heal me. The answer came, eff thou canst believe, all things are possible to him that believeth." Then came Satan, as an an angel of light. quoting scripture. He said, ''These things cometh not forth but by prayer and fasting. You ought to fast at least one day" said, "Jesus heal me" Jesus said again, ''If thou canst believe" Satan said, ''Jacob wrestled all night in prayer. and you cannot expect the blessing sooner than he. If you are not willing to fast one day you ought at least to pray one night I Saids .'Jesus heal me now. J
Connecticut western news., 1885-08-12

Three persons have died within few days in Canaan, up in Litchfeld county the aggregate of whose ages was PAS years. The moral atmosphere of that milk and honeyed burg seems to infuse into its inhabitants an everlasting tenac- ity of life in this world, as well as de- veloping an eternal fitness for the world to come.-Noracdlk Gazette.
 John Van Deusen has taken the contract for laying concrete floor in the Housatonic R. R. Co.'S paint shop, and round house at Amesville. The contract calls for about five thousand feet of concrete. John has been collect ing the materials for 8 week or more, and commenced laying the floor yester- day.
 The funeral hymn, "Gone brave one, gone," is mailed at 40 cents per copy, Irregular discount to the trade), by the publishers, Perry s. Noble, 20. Box 205, New Bedford, Mass. Both the words and music were written by Wal ter A. Perry, composer of the we'll known songs, "Where have the Old Folks Gone ?" and "By-gone Days Re- called"
 If the new superintendent of the H. & 0. W. railroad would show a de- sire to accommodate the public, we wold suggest that he run an excursion train from Hartford to Canaan each day, after the Charter Oak park races. A train leaving Hartford at 600 p. m., could make connection with the 7:51 D. m., train on the Housatonic railroad, which would be great accommodation to par ties on the line of H. & 0. W. railroad, and also to parties between this point and Pittsfeld, and what is more, we think it would pay.
 Many persons are penny-wise and pound-foolish. About a year ago, wealthy farmer in an adjoining town discontinued his subscription to the NEWS, in order to save s2.OO per year. Mark the result last week members of his family drove nine miles to Canaan intending to go journey by rail. They arrived five minutes too late to connect with the train and were compelled to re- turn home, loosing their time and eight cen miles travel. Before returning home however, the wife called and subscribed for the NEWS, and said that in the future they would know what was going on in the world, and what time the trains left Canaan. MORAL: Subscribe for the Cow NECrIcUT WESTERN NEWS.
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JACOB B. HARDENBERaH, Judge.
nIsTRIor OF SALISBURY ss. PROBATE

nISTRICT OF SALISBURY SS. PROBATE 1I Court, July 29, 1885.
 Estate of Harlow Peck Harris. late Of Salis- bury, in said district, deceased.
 Upon the application of Margaret A. Har- ris of said Salisbury, widow of said deceased praying that & certain instrument in writing herewith presented by her be D. owed and ap- proved as and for the last will and testament of said deceased, and that letters testament ary be issued to her, the executrix therein named, as per application on file more fully appears, it is
 Ordered. That said application be heard and determined at the Probate Office in Salisbury in said district, on the 17th day of August A. D. 1885, at o'clock a. m., and that notice be given of the pendency of said application and the time and place of hearing thereon, by publishing the same twice in some newspaper having circulation in said district.
 Attest,
 DONALD T. WARNER, judge,
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Legal Notices.

A T A Court of Probate holden at Nor tn Ca. 1A naan, within and for the distr ict of Ga. naan, on the 9th day of August, 1885.
 Present, Jacob D. Hsrdenbergh, judge.
 This court doth direct Edmund D. Lawrence administrator witk the will annexed on the estate of Sarah P. Bettis late of NorthCRnaan in said district, deceased. represented to be insolYent, to give notice to all persons inter- ested in the estate of said deceased to appear, If they see cause,l before the Court of Pro. bate, to be holden at the Probate Office in said district, on the 17th day of August 1885 at 10 o'clock, a. m. to be heard relative to tho appointment of Commissioner on said estate, by advertising this order in a newspaper pub hshed in said district having circulation in said district.
 Certified from record,
 JACOB B. HARDENBERGH Judge.
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Thousands Say So.

Mir T. W. Atkins, Girard, Kan, writes: 1T never hesitate to recommend your Electric bitters to my customers they give entire satisfaction and are rapid sellers"
 Electric bitters are the purest and best medicine known and will positive ly cure kidney and liver complaints ; purify the blood and regulate the bowels. No family can afford to be without them. They will save hun dreds of dollars in doctors bills every year. Sold ct fifty cents bottle by ". H. Camp.
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DESTR UOTTVE STORMS vs. TOBACCO
 INSURANCE.

The New Milford Gazette of August 2
 publishes comprehensive report of the
 recent destructive storms in Litchfeld
 county; also in Illinois, Maryland, Penn
 sylvania, Delaware and New York state.
 That portion of the report which is es-
 pecially of local interest is as follows:
 The hail storm of last Friday, which
 did so much damage to the tobacco in
 this locality, began near New Preston in
 the eastern Aspetuck valley, passed
 down through Marketable, Worthwhile,
 Parklane and south of New Milford vil- lage nearly one-half mile; also extended into the southern part of Merryan and Aspetuck districts, thence passed in southwesterly direction across the Housatonic river through Jerusalem dist. into Leech hollow, where it spent its force. The power of the storm va- ried in different localities, it being light in some places was serious in others. Observations made by gentleman of this place have convinced him that in Worthwhile and vicinity the hail came in larger quantities and did the most dam age, entirely running some crops of to- bacco in that section.
 The Tobacco Growers Mutual Insur- ance Co.,, Ct., of Canaan, had insured 8 few crops Tn this locality, and Tuesday c. H. Briggs, secretary of the company, with the local agent, D. B. Soule. visit ed the region where the hail fell, and adjusted the losses by agreeing to pay the insurance In full to E. O. Sperry of Marketable and Scott Buckingham of Worthwhile, whose crops were insured. Slight losses will also be paid to Nicho- las Staub on piece near Town bridge, and to Schoverling and Graham on nine acres in the vicinity of New Milford village. Mir Briggs also went to Rox- bury and adjusted loss with Charles Sanford. He reports the company thus far lucky in their risks throughout the state, and says they will no doubt pay all losses in full, unless unforeseen hail storms occur.
 The storm of wind and rain Monday and Monday night did much damage to tobacco by blowing it down and bruis- ing it. In some sections the damage was quite as serious as that caused by the previous hail storm. The loss brought about by the hail storm will no doubt reach $30,OO0. The loss caused by rain and wind since is difficult to es timate. Most of the farmers have been busy since Monday setting and up their fields of tobacco, and the damage done may prove to be much less than was at first thought.
 The insurance of tobacco, of which we have spoken, is one of the best mu- tual projections that exists, and if the farmers throughout the state would en- ter into it as readily as they do into fire insurance, it would result in untold benefits to them, and could also be done on small percentage. At present the rate is five per cent, but it could be made less than two per cent if tobacco was generally insured. The company at Canaan have heretofore paid their losses in full.
 On Wednesday of last week there was 9 small hail storm, which visited mar row strip of country. It struck the south part of Washington, Roxbury and the edge of Brookfeld, Britain and Newtown.
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trlyr oANaAN, aorNa nourln
HAwTEonD X CONN. WESTERN

1I HAlLHOAn. Runs from Hartford to Rhinebock on the Hudson river, whore it connects with
 the NY. C. & II. R. Railroad.
 Commencing July i6, 1885.
 ootNo WEST. TRAINS LHAyE CANAAN. lo.Ss m. for Rhinebeck connecting with the Chicago Express, and the Expreas for N. Y. With Hudson Riyor day lino steamers for New York and Albany, with u. & D. Railroad, with Malkill NAlloy Railroad and the N. r., W. s. Buftalo Railroad.
 l2.A5 I. m. for Rhinobeok, connecting with trains on the N.I c. x n. R. Railroad. eco p. m. Connecting frum pittsnold. A Rhtnobeck for New York, Albany and Troy.
 ooNo EAsr. TRAINS LnAyE oAEAAN. s.56 .. m, from Rhinobeck. leaving thoro on arrival of the SC Louis Expronn. Connecting at winstod for WAicl- bury and Bridgeport. Al simsbary fot Westheld, Northampton. Wil- liamsburgh and Holyoke. At tHartfoid a with Express for Springfield and Boston. aud all points North and East; arriving A ln Boston at a.s0 p. m. and for New Haven, arriving At l.30 D. m. also for WillimAntio, Now London, Providence New York.
 Leaves Boston Corners at 9.ib. Lake vile. 9.S6; Salisbury g.40 a. m. I2A0 D. m., from Canaan for Hartford. A.15 p, m. connecting at Winatcd for Wator- bury, Bridgeport At simabury for Vest field and Holyoke; at Hartford for New Haven Springfield and Boston, Leaves Boston Corners at 9.33; LAkeytlle S.b5, Salisbury 400 p. m. 7.02 D. m., from Rhlnebock for Canaan. Leave Boston Corners 9.a0. LAkoyille 10 t0,sal- isbury l0.50.
 Tickets sold and baggage checked through to Albany, Buffalo, Chicago, Ht Louis and tho West. Western passengers make but one change.
 B. MoNeill. Superintendent.
 WALTER PEARCE,
 0en1 Ticket nnnt
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At last a sign post was erected to- day in front of the Town hall.

At last 8 sign post was erected to- day in front of the Town hall.
 Mrs Almerine Gillette has been quite ill the past week.
 Correspondence from Goshen and Colebrook, is deferred until next week.
 The net receipts of the young la- dies mission circle fair. last Friday ey- ening, were grand, good time, and g. bout $50. co in cash.
 MT R. O. Newton, and daughter Emily, of New York, arrived at s. C.. Beckley's this-W Wednesday-noon. MT Newton will remain week, and Miss Emily, four weeks.
 Charles Gillette is painting the in- terior of the High school building. Judging from the condition of the walls, desks, &c., he concludes that "boys will be boys" in spite of the patent desks, and modern improvements which were unknown to the boys of 50 years ago.
 The Norfolk second nine, or Cat lin's nine, (so called), played the Can aan nine on the grounds of the latter, last Friday forenoon. Score 22 to IS in favor of Canaan. The following is the score by innings
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SPORTSMEN.s scfT5n 5AKH 1!

A u persons killing, shooting pursuing and kA taking in any way, in open or close sea- son, Game, Birds and Fish on the lands and waters owned or occupied by any of the under signed in NORTH CANAAN, Conn.,, will be treat ed as trespassers and prosecuted as such, and will also be prosecuted for all violations of the laws relating to Fish, Game and Birds.
 Lyman Cunning, Geo. K. Goodwin, Michael
 Keane, Levi Bronson, Fl. c. Stevens & Son,
 Miss Sarah Foster. Talmadge Pulyer, Mrs
 Mary E. Clark, Hiram Robey, Chas Morris,
 Geo D. Callame, Leonard Lawrence, Frank
 Gaylord, Wm. F. Pelton, Frederick Bronson,
 Hiram Briggs, Isaac Beebe, E. s. Roberts,
 Wm. Hayes. If
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Sportsmen, take Notice,

A u PERSONS killing, shooting, pursuing kA and taking in any way, in open or close season, Game, Birds, and Fish on the landB and waters owned by any of tho undersigned in Salisbury, Connecticut will be treated as trespassers and prosecuted Gs such, and will also bo prosecuted for all violations or the lsWs relating to fish, game and birds.
 J. & N. O. Scoville, R II. Ball. A. J. Spur,
 F. ". Holmes, Jno NJ Teoter, J. J. Landon,
 F. L. Barton, J. P. McNeil. Jeremiah Bush.
 nell.
 Salisbury, Ct., Sept. 4, 1884.
Connecticut western news., 1885-08-12

Only the cream of society, the rich and sumptuous livers, were permitted to see the coffin of General Grant in New York. And they stole one of the screws from the coffin plate !- Winsted Press,
Connecticut western news., 1885-08-12
SPORISMEH, TAKE NOTICE

A u 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 Fl. Holley. Samuel s. Robbins. Mary w. Ward, Geo. D. Harrison, E. J. Bostwick, Owen McCue, Geo. B. Burrall, Mary F. Knight, Smith Cleaveland. If
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sportsmen Take Notice.

A IL persons are forbidden fishing, hunting A or shooting on our lands or lands occu- pied by us in the towns of North Canaan, Conn i, and Sheffield and New Marlboro, Mass. R. l.. Taft, E. NJ. Rood, A. A. Lawrence, H. c. Allyn, E. D. Lawrence, Frank s. Good win, w. J. Ferguson, O. E. Barnes, James M. Shultz. H. R. Bunnell, E. H. Barnes, H. 0. Barnes, F. H. Smith, H. N. Adams, J. L. Gillette, Frank McCarty.
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7Faoeler's Guide.
IousAToNIc RAILROAD.
Jnly IS. 1885.

July IS, 1885. pAssENoER TRAINS LEAvr CANAAN. ooiNo NORTH, 5.52 a. m. Special for pittsdold. North Adams and Albany. 12.9O p. m., for Pitttfeld, with through car for Albany, via state Limo. Connecting for Saratoga ana the West. 7.5s D. m, for pItls0old
 LEAVE CANAAN, GOING souug o.Sl a. m. for Bridgeport and New York With through car 800 p. m., for Bridgeport and Now York. 3.05 ?. m. Milk Train, for Bridgeport 6 S5 D. m. for Falls Village Sunday Milk. 8 iop m., for Bridgeport and New York. Monday Special, FAC a. m. for Bridgeport and New York Connect st Brookheld Junction with trains Co and from Danbury.
 0. W. WOOD, Asst snp't. II. D. AvERILL,
 General Ticket Agent,
 General onlooe, Bridgeport. Ct.
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PICNIC AT PARL0R ROCK.

Trinity Church @unday-SchOOI, LimAe Rock, together with the AmesvhlIe Faithful and Invited Friends Enjoy Q Day of Hon William H. Barmum's e Hospitality.
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- New Advertisements.
 Estate of Sarah P. Bettis, Probate Notice s. D. Merriam, M. D., Business Gard Hiscox < Co.,, Parkers Hair Balsam, Ec
 WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12, 1885.
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New Advertisements. A

Arrive from SouthfeId, Mill River and Clay ton at 9.1O A. M Close at 1 P. N.
 J. B. HARDENBERaH, P. M.
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Lee, Mdss., August 8, 1885.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-01-17

No business has suffered more dur,
ing the past year than the railway
business. Fifteen roads were sold
under foreclosure, while forty.tbree
receivers were appointed 10 cases OF
bankruptcy. Only 1000 miles Of
road were built, and this was almost
wholly on branches or extensions OF
established lines. Ofthe trunk com
panies running from Chicago to the
seabOard, the Baltimore and Ohio IL
the only one that has earned its div
idends, though the New-York Cen
trail has managed to pay its usual
dividend by some financing" The
Pacific roads are in much worse con
dition, Southern stocks are declining
and mostly pa, ing no dividends, aud
things are going from bad to worse
rap.dly.-Er.