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Connecticut western news., 1885-12-30
ROUTHFHEED.

Frank and Edward Heath were down from Curtissville Sunday to attend the funeral services of Grover Baldwin, who was buried one week before.
 Mir Benjamin Hammond of Fishkill came here Saturday last and is stopping with E. R. Baldwin who is agent for him, selling paint, etc.
 A very severe wind kept blowing Saturday night and Sunday, rendering it very unpleasant for attending church, or getting out anywhere.
 The Christmas recreation over Bald wins store came off in very good shape although there were not as many pres ent as anticipated on account of several balls in different places near. The mu- sic and dancing, as well as the supper, were relshed unmistakably.
 The whip shop has shut down for a few days, over the holidays and inven- torying. Boss E. H. Holt is engaged for another year, so says report, and the shop will probably do much larger business than ever the next year.
Connecticut western news., 1885-12-30
ASHLEY FALLS.

Rev MT Temple of Sheffield preached here Sunday evening.
 Rev Barlow announced the following, Sunday afternoon: Prayer meeting this week Wednesday evening at Adolphus Decker's; Thursday afternoon, ladies' aid society meet at Mrs Cuttings.
 Frederick Reel has been very low for over two weeks with infsmatory rheu- matism and rheumatic fever, but is very slowly recovering.
 The Christmas tree exercises passed off nicely Thursday evening, and was 8 very pleasant affair. The speaking, etc., was well done and was followed by the distribution of presents from the tree. Santa Claus arrived in due season and made considerable sport for the little folks.
 Among those who spent Christmas in this neighborhood the following familiar faces were seen: Miss Grace Lee; Miss Jennie Shelley from Waterbury; Miss Mary Van Deusen from Mt Holyoke seminary; Alfred Heaton from Winsted Charlie Abbott from the far west. MT Abbott has been absent from home six years and travelled in every state in the Union west of the Mississippi river. He is well known to everyone in this place who are glad to see him home again.
Connecticut western news., 1885-12-30
CORNWALL.

A Christmas service was held in the chapel on Thursday evening, December "A, consisting of singing, responsive reading, etc., at the close of which 8 curtain was drawn, revealing beauti- full Christmas tree, lighted with wax ta- pers and laden with gifts for the little ones; the many expressions of "Oh, ain't 1t pretty!" which was heard from them attested that many little hearts were made glad through the generosity of few of our wealthy citizens who had contributed of their abundance to buy gifts both useful and ornamental to bring joy to the hearts of the children (although they have none of their own), but remembering "Of such is the King. dom of Heaven"
 The Christmas festivities were hardly over before 8 thrill of horror was felt by the entire community by the report that the residence of Mrs Joseph North had burned and that Miss Elizabeth Cunning had perished in the flames. The facts as near as we can gather them are these: Mrs North and Miss Dunning were sitting up awaiting the arrival of Mrs North's son and daughter, who were attending party; at about midnight Miss Dunning discovered the house was on fire, and informing Mrs North they soon found that the fire was in one of the chambers, and each taking a pail of water went up stairs to try and put it out. Mrs North set her pail down at the head of the stairs and went back for another one. On returning Miss Dun ming was nowhere to be found. Mrs North called her several times, but received no answer, and seeing that all efforts to check the flames were useless, she started to rally the neighbors, who were soon on hand and saved portion of the furniture. It is supposed that Mss Dunning went into the chamber where the fire was and became suffocat. ed with the smoke and was unable to return. She was quiet, hard working old lady, who had lived most of her life in Cornwall. Her age was some over 60. The origin of the fire will never be known, as Miss Dunning was the only one who knew where the fire first broke out. It was & fine, large house, situated on the Goshen turnpike. about mile from this village. There was an insurance on the house, for wha, sum we did not learn.
 Charles Hitchcock has gone to Flori. da and reports himself as highly pleas. ed with the country. At present he is encamped in an orange grove of 1OC acres and says that the weather is de. liphtful.
Connecticut western news., 1885-12-30
W0R E'0lK.

The new sign-board near the park is truly an improvement.
 No work has been done at the axle shop for two or three weeks.
 Christmas passed off very quietly, as usual, in this place.
 The sudden death of Dr J. H. P. Ste- vens was shock to the community, as but few knew of his sickness.
 One could easily imagine that he was exploring the arctic regions as he sat in church Sunday morning and shivered.
 The drug store has been headquarters for holiday goods and very lively place too. George and four clerks were kept constantly busy.
 The Sunday-school entertainment Monday evening was decided success, being largely attended and enjoyed by old and young.
 The picture, "Tohn Brown on His Way to ExecutioD." recently purchased by the Hon Robbins Battell, has arrived here. It has bean exhibited in all the large cities of the country and has at- tracted considerable attention.
Connecticut western news., 1885-12-30
TWO PAPERS FOR THE
 PRICE OF 0NEl

Until Jan. 1st we will give The Farm Journal for one year as premium with THE CONN. WESTERN NEWS, to those who pay up all arrearages and $2 in ad- vance for TIE NEWS one year. TIE NEWS, without premium paper, S1.75 to new subscribers and at same rate for renewals if another periodical is sub scribed for of us at the same time.
 We can furnish any periodical in the world, but have space here for only a few. Books also at a reduction.
 When ordering, always say whether you are an old or new subscriber and state when subscription is to begin.
 Prices subject to publishers changes.
 mrnNywryv vvts
Connecticut western news., 1885-12-30
A CARD.

We wish to return our most hearty thanks to each and everyone who con- tributed to make our Christmas such a bountiful and happy one. That Christ, the light of the world, may be their guide through this life and the robe of His righteousness be thine in the life to come, is the sincere wish of
 MIR AND MRS H. P. MORSE.
 South Canaan, Ct, Dec. 26, 1885.
Connecticut western news., 1885-12-30
A Remarkable Escape.

Mrs Mary A. Daley of Tunkhannock. Pa. was afflicted for six years with asth- ma and bronchitis. during which time the best physicians could give no relief. Her life was despaired of, until in last October she procured a bottle of Dr Kings new discovery, when immediate relief was felt, and by continuing its use for short time she was completely cured, gaining in flesh 50 lbs in few months.
 Free trial bottles of this certain cure of throat and lung diseases at w. H.. Camps drug store. Large bottles, $1.
Connecticut western news., 1885-12-30


 of IKE NEWS; National Iron Bank, Falls Village, Conn. and hundreds of satis- fled patrons.
 The object of this agency is to place before the reading community the lowest rates by which periodicals may be ob- tained. By continually sending clubs of subscribers to these newspapers and magazines, we are able to obtain large commissions, the largest part of which we give to the subscribers, to induce them to pstronize us, retaining only such an amount as will give us profit of a few cents on each periodical ordered. Single subscriptions can therefore be taken at club rates and forwarded the same day to publishers. No more wait ing to form clubs.
 We have recently purchased and add ed to our business the subscription list which Mir. Bartholomew had charge of at Canaan, Ct., and hope, by fair dealing and lowest living rates, to retain all his customers.
 In ordering several periodicals of us at a time you have only one letter to write, one money order to pay for, and you get them all at club rates, making quite a saving of time, labor and money.
Connecticut western news., 1885-12-30
Yankee NOtionSl

Pocket Knives, Carving Knives and Forks, Table Knives and Forks, Dog Collars, Steel pens, Pencils, Combs, Hair an9 Tooth Brushes, Razors. Strops, Lather Brushes, Thermometers, Shears, Keyrings. Paper Weights, etc.
 C.. V. CAPRON, Falls Village, Conn.,, December io, 1885.
Connecticut western news., 1885-12-30
SPORTSMEN. sacaHESsHn!

A u persons killing, shooting pursuing and <A taking in any way, in open or close sea. .on, Game, Birde and Fish on the lands and SAters owned or occupied by any of the under lRned in NoRTH CANAAN, Conn.,, will Do treat- d as trespaesers and prosecuted as such, and sill also be prosecuted Tor all violations or the avs relating Co Fish, Game and Birds,
 Lyman DnnninR, Geo. K Goodwin, Michael
 Keane. Levi Broneon, Fl. C. Stevens & Son, Miss Sarah Foster. TalmadRo Pulvef, Mrs
 Mary E Clark, Hiram Kobey, ChAa Morris. Geo ID. Callame. Leonard Lawrence, Frank Gaylord, wm. r. Pelton, Frederick Bronson. Hiram Briggs, Isaac Beebe, y. 8. Roberta. Mm HAycH U
Connecticut western news., 1885-12-30
JEWELRY! 1!

Watch Chains. Rings, Lace Pins, Sleeve Buttons, Gold Pens and Pencil holders, Ladies Neck, Vest and Fob Chains, Necklaces. Scarf-pins, Gold and Silver Thimbles, bracelets etc.
Connecticut western news., 1885-12-30
Games and ToysI

Wax and China dolls and Dolls heads, Picture Books, Building Blocks, Banks, Tool Chests, Surprise boxes, Animals, Drums, Toy Trunks, Tin Engines, Cars, Wagons and Horses, Dominos, Checkers, Printed Games, etc, Whips, Whistles, Trumpets, Rubber Balls, Tea sets, Rock ing Horses and an endless var iety.
Connecticut western news., 1885-12-30

Rev Winthrop H. Phelps, late chap lain 2d Conn. Heavy Artillery, died De- cember 16 at No 2O6 West 1O8d street, New York. He was man beloved and respected by his old comrades and by all who knew him.
Connecticut western news., 1885-12-30
Special Holiday Goods.

Leather and Plush Photograph and Autograph Albums, Per fume cases, Toilet cases, Work Boxes, Velvet Mirrors, Shopping bags, Purses, Scrap Books, Writing Desks, Christmas and New Years Souveniers, Cards, etc., in neatest styles. Ink stands, Picture Frames, Mantle sets, Stationery, Diaries for 1886, Pocket Books, etc.
Connecticut western news., 1885-12-30
sportsmen Take Notice.

A LL persons arc forbidden fishing, hunting A or shooting on our lands or lands occu- pied by us in the towns of North Canaan, ,ooDn., .ud Sheffield and New Marlboro, Mass. i. l.. TAit, E. NJ. Rood, A, A Lawrence. II. c. Allyn, E. D. Lawrence, Frank 8. Good win, w. J. Ferguson, c. E. Barnes, James M. Shultz. H. R. Bunnell, E, IT. Barnes, H. c. Barpea. N. II. Smith, H. N. Adams, J. L.. Gillette, Frank McCariy.
Connecticut western news., 1885-12-30

You are not old, yet your hair is getting thin. Your friends remark it, your wife regrets it. Parker's Hair Balsam will stop this waste, save your hair and restore the original gloss and color. Exceptionally clean, prevents dandroE, R perfect dressing.
Connecticut western news., 1885-12-30
Watches and Clocks! {!

Ladies Elegant Gold Watches and Chains, with or without Plush cases, Beautiful Gold, Silver and Nickel Watches for Gentlemen, Eight-day and 24 hour Clocks of all kinds, in Plush, Nickel, Walnut and Cherry cases.
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Notice.

Whereas my wife Emma T. Rood has left my bed and board without just cause or provoeation, I forbid all per sons harboring or trusting her on my account as I shall pay no bills of her contracting after this date
 HUMPHREY RooD. Norfolk, Ct, December 26, 1885.
Connecticut western news., 1885-12-30
Photographer.
w. H. VAN PATTEN,
The Photographer,

The Photographer, Gt.BarrinOt0n, Mass. Ihave just reatlod my gallery with new Instruments and new Scenery which epA- ble me to turn cut work equal to the bcst made in the state. Aa eeork made bg 1.e Instantaneous Process.
 My Crayon Portraits, India Ink, and water colora arc all made in my oallory.so that can mol only Guarantee Satisfaction but can furnish such work al Lot Fsgtresl Fine Photo. Work n Speciality.
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Sportsmen, take NotIce.

\ u PERSONS killing, shooting, pursuing rA and taking in any way, in open or close season, Game, Birds, and Fish on the lands md waters owned by any Of the undersigned m Salisbury, Connecticut, will be treated aa trespassers and prosecuted as such, and will llso be prosecuted for all violations Of tho laws telating to ish, game and birds.
 :. & N. 0, Scovillo, II Ball. A. J. Spurr.
 F. w. Holmes, Jno M Toeter, ]. J. Landon,
 P. l.. Barton, J. F. MoNeil. Jeremiah Buah-
 nell Salisbury, C., Sept. (, 1884.
Connecticut western news., 1885-12-30

Call at W. H. Camps drug store and get free trial bottle of this certain cure for all lung diseases. Large bot ties Sl.
Connecticut western news., 1885-12-30
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 Is Excellent in Lung Troubles.
 Dr Enoch Galloway, LaGrange, Ga., says: "I have used Scott's Emulsion with wonderful success in all Lung troubles, also find it has no equal in Summer Diarrhea of children"
Connecticut western news., 1885-12-30
SPORTSMEN, TAKE NOTICE !

A LL peraonB arc forbidden Hunting hhoot- A Ing or Fishing on lands owned or occu- Iied by us in the town uf Salisbury, Conn i, inder penalty of prosecution.
 Dated at LAkeyille, June %, 1885. Alexander II. Holley. Samuel $. Robbine, Mary w. Ward, Geo. D. Harrison, K. J. Bostwiek, Owen MoCue, Geo. D. BurraI, Mary K. Knight, Smith oleavelAnd. ~
Connecticut western news., 1885-12-30
CHINA and GLASSWARE.

Beautiful Hanging and Stand Lamps, Vases, Cups and Sau- cers, Mugs, Gold, Celluloid and Steel Bowed Spectacles and Eye Glasses.
Connecticut western news., 1885-12-30
ILV E R w A R E !

Casters, Cake Baskets, Butter Dishes, Ice Pitchers, Cups, Spoonholders, Card Receivers and other Hollow ware, Napkin Rings, Individual casters, salts, peppers, Spoons, Knives, Forks, Ladies and all the latest novel, ties in flat ware.
Connecticut western news., 1885-12-30

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Musical Instruments.

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New Advertisements.

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CANAAN PosT-oFFICE.

Arrive from Southfeld, Mill River and Clay ton at 9.10 A. NJ. Close at 1 P. M.
 J. B. HARDENBERdH, P. M.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1885-10-15

an she started. Two rod from the start a
big, black snake stuck up his head-an'
YOU know how slick them knives amputate
a snake? Miss Ella, she gives a faint little
squeak, an faints dead away. My boy
Joe--he's always hangin' around-he
jumped for the horses. took Miss Ella
down and carried her to the house. Money,
nor healthy tan, nor rugged appetite, nor
nothin' couldn't coax Miss Witchazel into
that field agin. an we got through har-
vestin' all right Land, how the men
LATED. And yet, we all liked the girl.
But the idee of her farmin'. Why, do you
know, sir, one day in haydn, she went to
town-took one of my best work horses
an was gone all day, an came home with
bout twenty yards of blue and white rib
bons, and tied 'em on the mems hats and
the rake handles, and wanted us all to
wear billed shirts, with the sleeves looped
up with blue ribbon, go marchin' out to the
bayfield,, me at the head with the most and
longest ribbons, singin': "We merry
haymakers, ira, la, la, la, lap She saw it
done that way once in a concert or theay-
ter an thought that was the way haydn
was always done. An she was SO yexed
that she cried when we wouldn't wear 'em.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1885-10-15

Farmer Thistlepod's Account of Her Man
of Running Various Agricultural
Implements - Her Departure a Great
Loss to the Farm.
Editor of the Eagle: Noticin' in your
columns quite recent paragraph to the
follOwin':
miss Ella Witchazel, charming young
school teacher of Viliisca, Ia, finding the
close confinement and ar6uous duties of the
school-room injuring her health tried the
outdoor cure. Instead of spending her
winters salary and summer vacation in a
crowded hotel at the seashore, she went on
farm, cut twenty-five acres of prairie hay,
harvested forty acres of wheat gained
twenty pounds in weight, coat of tan for
her hands and face, and rugged health
that can not be equaIed any where off a
farm. There's the girl you are looking for,
young man."
Now, what want to say: l am we'll
acquainted with this young school-marm.
Fact is it was my farm she spent the sum-
mer on. Nice girl, Ella is, as ever run
wild in the sun. We was glad, wife an
me, to have her come, an she did bout as
she pleased on the farm. I'd often read in
the papers bout these young women that
taught school in the winter an farmed in the
summer, but never mad any experiences
of 'em before.
Well, sir, she farmed. First day, nothin'd
do bat she must drive the boss rake. Well,
every man an woman that comes from town
wants to drive the boss rake. an they call
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1885-10-15

work done. Next load she went in on, and
then turned all of the men out of the barn
while she climbed up into the NOW, an
then she wandered around ontil she stepped
into chute and shot down about twenty
eight feet into the cow barn an lit right on
the back of JERSEY calf that was worth
$3.50 of any mans money an hour before.
Miss Ella want killed, but she was that
damned up that she lay in bed two days.
an but for that providence we'd hev ben
workin' at that hay yet. AM anybody that
wants broken back calf can have one at
his own fggers.
Well, come wheat harvest she must drive
the self binder. That was a leetle too
risky, but she had her own way. But she
couldn't be trusted up above the knives SO
somebody had to set up there an hold her
on. My boy Joe, he held her on told
Joe she was a maxim fool of him-an' if
she didn't make him drive around every
poppy an every blossomin' weed she see in
that field to save it. Never mind the wheat,
but save the blamed weeds. There was
only one stump on that three hundred and
twenty acres of prairie land, just one stump,
an l hope l may go to seed before Thanks
givin' if that girl didn't run into it an break
the reaper. Lost all the rest of that day a
| mendin' of it.
Next day, she was that proud an conf
dent she could drive alone. Well, we tied
her into the seat so's't she couldn't fall off
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1885-10-15
HERO.
Story of an Intelligent and Noble New
foundland Dog.

Story of an Intelligent and Noble New
foundland Dog.
Hero is a great, shaggy Newfound-
land dog. At night he is left alone in
large store to keep watch During
the day he sleeps. Any one would
think he was a very lazy dog; but in
the night he is on the alert At the
slightest noise he bounds from one end
of the long store to the other.
One night the store next to that
where Hero watched was broken into
by burglars, and the iron safe opened
Hero heard the noise that was made.
In his efforts to punish the offenders he
gnawed at the front door, and tore
great strips of wood from them. In the
morning Hero was punished for mar
ring the doors. Afterward, when the
reason was known, he was praised, pet
ted and called noble dog.
He trots off to the butchers every
day for his dinner. When it is time for
him to go one of the clerks puts dime
between his teeth. Away he goes, de-
posts it in the butchers hand, and in
return obtains piece of meat
One day there was no small change
at hand. The clerk picked up a piece
of wrapping-paper from the floor, and
wrote: ..Please give Hero his meat and
charge" '.Now go after your dinner"
said the clerk. Away he went with
the paper where he usually carried q
dime. The next day at noon the clerks
were all busy. Hero wanted his dinner.
but no one attended to him. He was
very hungry. Soon he began to think
he was neglected. So he picked up
scrap of paper, and very quietly
walked away with it to get his meat
The butcher, who knew him well, re-
warded him royalty for his intelligence.
Another time, while in the market,
he became tired of waiting for the la
dies to be served. Without even bark
of ''by your leave" he snatched nice
Porter-house steak and away he ran,
leaving his ten cents!
His owner thinks that there is not an
other such Hero in the world. They
are often seen together on the street.
Hero looks very dignified as he walks
by his masters side, sometimes carry
ing his gloves or newspaper for him.
His long, shaggy hair is clipped every
summer. He seems to be ashamed Of
his appearance for day or two. At
sight of a stranger he will stink under
his masters desk, or into a corner
Our Little Ones
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1885-10-15

among the bourgeoisie, this simple
Diet is also extremely popular"
Are German cheeses popular In
France?'
AT one time they were. But since
the war the French people have al.
lowed their prejudice to control theil
tastes. They consider it patriotic to
ignore German cheese, as we'll as
everything else that belongs to that
country"
'Of course you import a great deal
of German cheese?" said the reporter.
''Yes, indeed. / can safely say that
Germany sends more cheese to America
than any other country in Europe. The
Germans are great lovers of cheese.
and quite naturally they are partial to
those brands that come from fader-
land. There are great many OF them
in America, and, of course, it takes
considerable to supply Them"
What brand is the most popular
with them ;"
Il should say Schweitzer-kase. That
brand is generally kept in all the Ger.
man restaurants, and is used SeXten-
sively in making sandwiches, relishes,
ETC."
Are the German cheeses more pop
ular with the American people than
the French cheesesp'
II am inclined to think not. We
ship more French cheeses to the East.
ern States, where the people are sup
posed to be distinctively American,
than we do of the German. This is
the only means | have of Judging. But
in our shipments to the West, where
the people are more cosmopolitan, the
German cheeses lead the French.
There are great many Germans in
the West, you know"
''Are any of the popular continental
brands of cheese successfully initiated
in this countrya"
Eyes, several; the Swiss cheese pro.
duced in this country almost equals
the genuine article. The chief merit
of the real Swiss cheese is derived from
the fact that the milk from which it is
made is richer and better in quality.
The country is wild and mountainous.
and the goats are harder than those Of
this country. Still in certain sections
of the United States, notably in Yer
mont, dairymen manufacture an excel
lent imitation of Swiss cheese that puz-
Zles connosseurs to detect the differ
ence. Right here almost at our doors
on Staten and Long Islands, are large
dairy farms devoted to the manufac-
ture of Swiss cheese. ~ 7. Mail and
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