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Connecticut western news., 1885-09-02
" SHE HAD OUTLINED HER USE
 FULNESS."

"A few years ago, writes the wife of 8 Methodist clergyman, Gin my hus- bands absence, man called to see him. On asking him his errand he said, T have come from an adjoining state to bury mother by the side of father Af- ter my expressing sympathy in the great bereavement, he remarked, she was good mother in her day, but she had outlived her usefulness. After fath- CTS death she lived around with her children; had her longer than the others because she was too sick to be moved; it was quite tax
 "After directing him to neighboring clergyman reflected, she was a good mother in her day.
 "At the tolling of the village bell we assembled to pay the last respect to the aged stranger. Once I was young, now I am old; yet saw never the righteous forsaken, nor his seed begging their bread, was the text the minister select ed for the occasion. At the close of an eloquent sermon, leaning over the pull pit, the minister said: "This is the tes- timony of one of her children, she was 8 good mother in her day. The Father, in His infinite mercy and justice, has folded her toil-worn hands Tn 6 blessed, restful sleep that knows no painful awakening. She hath done what she could.'"
 "God grant it may never be said ok one of us, she had outlived her useful ness. \.
Connecticut western news., 1885-09-02
HERE AND THERE.

This week ends the season at High Rock grove.
 MT Charles Keene has been appointed master mechanic of the Hartford and Connecticut Western road.
 The Putnam Phalanx of Hartford had their annual excursion to Block Island yesterday, with headquarters at the Ocean View house. .....
 An old contaminated well in South Glastonbury has fatally poisoned four or five working people who used it. Some IS or 20 more are sick. ...-....
 The contract for building the Catholic church at Sharon, Conn. has been award cd to MT Dwight Eggleston- He has also the contract for building the barn to be erected by the Cook brothers at Sharon Station.
 The cold weather of this week rem dered the farmers uneasy. On Wednes- day 1t was so cold that tobacco raisers feared that there would be a frost and went to bed quaking. Happily it was not as cold as had been anticipated, and we have not heard of any crops be- ing injured by frost.-NeaO MiJford Ga Sette During the thunder shower which passed over Harwinton Monday after noon, August 24, lightning struck barn of Charles s. Barber and instantly kill ed his second son, Bertie, aged II years, who was in the barn at the time, watch ing the shower. This is the first in- stance of a person being killed by lightning in Harwinton within the last 75 years.
 Peter W. Sturges of Westport is an unfortunate man. Since year ago his house has been robbed five times and nearly emptied by burglars. Three weeks ago it was ransacked again and a lot of money stolen. In 1888 his out sheds were burned, the next year his wagon-house and one barn were set on fire and last May the rest of his barns with all the tools, hay and contents were burned, there being no insurance.
 The 18th Regiment Massachusetts Volunteers will hold their reunion at Great Harrington, Thursday, September 10. AH old soldiers are invited. The exercises will be held in the Town hall, where dinner will be served to vete- rans. The entertainment will be enliv- ened by speeches and war "reminiscences. Senator Joyner will deliver the address. A band of music will be- in attendance. The collation. will be furnished by the citizens of Great Harrington.
Connecticut western news., 1885-09-02
PASTRY WITHOUT BUTTER.

The American pie has been subjected to more unjust abuse from foreign writ CTS than any other of our distinctive products, if we except the recent tirade against the American hog. And yet we cannot say that it has been altogether undeserved, because of the villainous compound, thick, hard and heavy, that is too often made to do duty as ''crust, !" and which by courtesey is called ''pas- try" Light, tender. aaky and digesti- ble pie-crust and all kinds of pastry can be made most readily by the use of Royal Baking Powder without any but ter, or with half the usual portion, if preferred, or with 8 small quantity of lard or other shortening as desired. Pie crust thus made is much more whole some and digestible, besides being more economical and easier prepared. In ad- dition to saving all the butter if desired, one-third the flour is also dispensed with, as the crust is rolled that much thinner, the leayening qualities of the Royal Baking Powder swelling it to the requisite thickness. If drippings or lard be used. the Royal Baking Powder removes any unpleasant taste, rendering the crust as short, sweet and pleasant as if made from the finest butter. Those who know the appetizing qualities oi the genuine homemade American pie will rejoice that by the aid of Royal Baking Powder in the pastry it can be made quite as digestible as it is deli cioua
Connecticut western news., 1885-09-02
@OUTHFMELD.

The cold wave has blown over and left us not frozen entirely, though it comes near it.
 Mrs 0. Adams and daughter left on Saturday for their home at Holyoke, Mass. .-... .
 Mir Benedict had no meeting at the Baptist church on Sunday forenoon on account of the rain. . ..-.
 Schools in town begin September l, earlier than usual in order not to have them so late in the spring, when the travelling is so poor.
 H. l.. Barber has the cheese factory nearly taken down and partly moved to Southfield, where it is to be made into other buildings.
 Southfeld and Canaan stage leaves Southfield g. 80 A M., Mill River 7.15, Clayton 820, and arrives at Canaan in time to connect with 931 A. M. train on Housatonic road for NewYork; also g. 56 train on H. & 0. W. road for Hartford, and 10 38 train for Millerton. Return at 12. 30 P. M. on arrival of train from New York. D. l.. PRATT. Agent.
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Connecticut western news., 1885-09-02
THE BICYCLE ToURNAMENE

The second annual tournament of the Connecticut bicycle club will be held at Charter Oak park. Hartford, Septem- Der and 3. With good weather the racing will be far more brilliant than anything ever seen before in this coun- kSy; this is guaranteed by the entries, which include nearly all the fastest pro fessionals and amateurs of England and America.
 The Connecticut club will furnish the public with sporting events. without any of the usual sporting" objectionable features. No pool selling, or any gam bling devices whatever will be permit ted within the grounds and all objection able persons will be vigorously exclud- ed. Excursion trains with reduced rates, including admission to the park, will be sold on all railroads leading to Hartford
 On Thursday, the last day of the tour nament, the Connecticut Western road will run special excursion train be. tween WestsWinsted and Hartford. Pas sengers can take trains and Is and re turn on the special at 10.45 P. M, or af ter the performance of Rhea at the ope ra house.
Connecticut western news., 1885-09-02
THE NEW MILFORD FAIR.

The seventh annual exhibition of the New Milford agricultural society will be held at Conetia park New Milford, on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, September 8, g, and 10. Every effort is being made to present a creditable ex- hibit Tn all departments.
 The ladies of the executive commit tee of the fair will try to make the la- dies industrial department success.
 The merchants and manufacturers of New Milford always make large and attractive exhibit of their wares.
 The trial of speed horses owned in New Milford and neighboring towns is always interesting, for in most instances it honestly shows the merit and speed of each horse, and the races, scrub races included, are often as exciting as the struggle between the noted flyers at Hartford or some other track in the grand circuit.
Connecticut western news., 1885-09-02
COEEBROasK.
Crowded out last week.l

Crowded out last week.
 The North school closed last week. Edward Oles has been chosen school committee in the Center district, Edward Thompson in the Rock district and TIP. Coy in the West district. MT Wolcott Smith, formerly of Nor folk, preached at the Baptist church in North Colebrook, last Sunday.
 MT George Smith of Flushing, l.. l., is visiting friends in town.
 Mrs Elizabeth Whiting of Winsted is visiting Mrs Catharine Darlington.
 Albert Sage of Windsor is at Peter Corbin's.
 The ladies of the industrial society have arranged to hold an ice cream fes- tival at the Congregational church on Friday evening of this week.
 Miss Julia Turner of New York spent last week at Mir James B. Dunwell's.
Connecticut western news., 1885-09-02
CORRESPONDENCE.

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 g Write only on one side of the paper and send something each week if possible. Don't wait until you can gather full column to send sall at once, but let us hear from you from week to week. if you can't gIve more than two items at time, remembering that neIos is noi improved by age.
Connecticut western news., 1885-09-02
Death of Mn AdeI,.. Lewis.

Mrs Adeline Lewis died in Canton
 Center August 20, aged TT. Her hus- band, the late Daniel R. Lewis, dIed in the same house March g, 1884, aged "A. They were parents of Dr G. F. Lewis of Collinsyille. On Saturday af- ternoon the body of Mrs Lewis was laid at rest by the side of her late husband in the Canton Center cemetery. We knew and respected her as 8 very excel lent woman. Rev D. B. Hubbard at. tended the funeral, passing his remarks on the 48th Psalm. first clause of last verse. .= Rinsted HernLd
Connecticut western news., 1885-09-02

Gillick, Peter, Southington, die for forging carriage shacle blanks, 326,O73. Hoyt, J. F., Newtown, fountain pen, 325, ,211.
 Johnson, Nj. O., Hartford, drll mill ing machine, 324,845.
 Mather, R. H., Windsor, regulator for dynamo-electric machines and mo- tors, 324, 1862.
 Mitchell, J. S., Milford, hame @ pats)' SPA, ,95O.
 Nichols, K. H., Fairfield, tree box, 325, ,1S4.
 Root, Franklin, Hartford, curtain fix ture, 324, ,959.
Connecticut western news., 1885-09-02

Not the promissory, but facts about WELCOME SOAP, an article that does aot contain one particle of the adulterations used to reduce the cost of "Pure Goods, but does possess the full value of legiti- mate Washing Qualities, the demand for which proves the advantage gained by the use of the genuine over Soaps of doubtful character None should be deceived even by Red and Yellow Wrap pers or any of the limitations of the WEI COME, as pair of clasped hands is stamped on every bar. Made by CUR- ITS, DAVIS & Go.
Connecticut western news., 1885-09-02
EAKEVHLE.

Mir Slate and family of Mt Vernon, N. Y., are visiting at Mir J. M .Cornell's.
 Miss Fanny Wallace of Newark, N.J., is spending few weeks at BE. Hoyt's.
 Master Charlie Colt of Winsted spent 8 few days last week at MT William B. Perry's.
 Master Rennie Smith and governess of Newark, N. J., ,who have been spend ing couple of months at MT J. M. Mil ler's, returned home Wednesday.
 Something must be the matter with the Norfolk first nine, as they have been asked at least three times to play q re- turn game with our nine here, but still they refuse.
 Quite good many people from this place attended camp meeting, but more would have attended had the weather been pleasant.
 Miss Edith Oakley of New York is visiting Miss Mary B. Tupper.
 MT George Burrall and Mrs T. L. Norton are at Sharon Springs, N. Y.
 Dr w. E. Battam will be here Sep tember 8 and 4.
Connecticut western news., 1885-09-02
A Grenr nincoxerY.

William Thomas of Newton, la, says: "My wife has been seriously affected with a cough for 25 years, and this spring more severely than ever before. She had used many remedies without relief, and being urged to try Dr Kings new discovery, did so, with most gratifying results. The first bottle relieved her very much, and the second bottle has absolutely cured her. She has not had so good health for 30 years"
 Trial bottles free at w. H. Camps drug store. Large size S1. -.
Connecticut western news., 1885-09-02
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NEW HARTFORD.

The funeral of Frank Monaghan, who was so seriously injured by the cars in Waterbury on the 23d that he lived only three hours, was held from the Catholic church in this place Tuesday morning, August %.
 Miss Helen M. Field spends her vaca- ion at Grandview-on-the- Hudson, 8 guest of her sister, Mrs Clarence Brain ard.
Connecticut western news., 1885-09-02

The annual reunion of Companies "I' and "B" and the |" Band !" of the First Connecticut Heavy Artillery will be held at the Dayton house, Ansonia, Thursday, September 10, 1885. The business meeting will be held st 12 o'clock noon, and immediately after this meeting the "dinner call" |" will be given. MiLford Gdzeete.
Connecticut western news., 1885-09-02
Rev Dr Joseph Alden. the well-know,

Rev Dr Joseph Alden, the well-known Congregational minister, editor, profes- sor and author, died at his home in New York Sunday afternoon. He was 78 years old. His only son, William l.. Alden, is on his way to Italy as United States consel at Rome. Mr Alden was well up to Tuesday, when he took cold and was attacked by pneumonia, from which he died. He was prolific writ or for children's periodicals. At one time he edited The New York Observer and at another The Philadelphia Chris tian Library.
Connecticut western news., 1885-09-02

Women are everywhere using and recommending Parker's Tonic, because they have learned from experience that it speedily overcomes despondency, in- digestion, pain or weaknesss in the back or kidneys, and other troubles peculiar to the nex.
Connecticut western news., 1885-09-02

Mmlera Honey the great Cough cure, ,2sc. .Soc&u Glenn's Sulphur soap heals k beautines. 2sc. CermanCoru kills cOrns X Bunions HIlFs HaIr and Whisker DYs-Black and Brown. Soc Pike's Toothache Drops cure in Minute.2sc mean,y Rheumatic Pills are . sure cure, soc
Connecticut western news., 1885-09-02

It is a remarkable distinction to be the father of eleven daughters, but much more remarkable to be the father of eleven married daughters. This is the privilege of Mir Burnand, the editor of Punch.
Connecticut western news., 1885-09-02

A 19-years-old son of General O. o. Howard, commander of the department of the Platte, attempted suicide by shooting Wednesday at Fire Hole Basin in Yellowstone park. At last accounts his chances for recovery were very slim. He has been with Lieutenant Kingman in the park throughout the season. The cause of the desperate act was sudden and unreciprocated attachment for a young woman who passed through Liv- ingston as one of large party bound west, and whom young Howard had never met before. General Howard is now in the park on a tour of inspection.
Connecticut western news., 1885-09-02

Denver gossips say that Bishop Simp- son sent Bishop Warren to that city on purpose to marry Mrs Tiff, the devout Msthodist widow of one Iliff 2 miner who Left an estate of several millions.
Connecticut western news., 1885-09-02
A Card of ThnuLs.

The undersigned wishes to extend his sincere thanks to the ladies of the Canaan Pine Grove camp-meeting asso- citation for the COW and money presented him on Monday, August 31, 1885.
 HENRY DRUM Canaan Conn
Connecticut western news., 1885-09-02
[ Crowded out last week. l

Crowded out last week.
 Ralph Whitney and bride of Plain field, N. J., are spending a few days with his mother.
 The lawn party given by the Metho- dist ladies last Saturday evening passed off nicely, all the cake and cream avail able being disposed of.
 MT Fred P. Miles, Jr., gave a tea party at his residence Wednesday even- ing.
 There was picnic in the grove Thurs day from Millerton.
 Fred Jencks, formerly of this place, was in town last week.
 Dan Lourigan has severed his con- nectiou with MT William Keating.
 Mir Pettee, assisted by Walter Norton, is surveying for the Housatonic railroad company. #....- ."
 Frank M. Gray of Goshen spent part of last week at his sisters, Mrs Fred Miles.
 Thomas Martin of Hartford spent sev- eral days last week at his fathers.
 Joe Bennett, MT Gibbs assistant, is in Canton, filling vacancy. Lakeville can now boast of a foot ball team. How we'll they do it remains to be seen, as they only organized Satur- day. If some of the neighboring viii lages who can't beat Lakeville at base ball would get up team may be they could at foot ball. The team and their positions are as follows: Quarter back, Ed Beers; half backs, W. W. Norton, A. Brinton; full back, John T. Hub bard; rushers, A. Holley Rudd, Charles B. Turner, Thomas E. Perkins; center, s. B. Robbins( (captain). L Robb Church, Edward 0. Bissell, William B. Bissell.
 Since the Lakevilles organized they have not been defeated but once and that was last Friday in their game with the Amenias. by score of Is to 3. The score was as follows:
Connecticut western news., 1885-09-02

Smallpox has appeared at Fall River, Mass, and in such share as to make an epidemic almost certainty.
Connecticut western news., 1885-09-02
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The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1885-01-07
PREPARATION FOR THE PRIMER.
III. S. Townsend, President Teachers
Association

Having thus thoroughly learned
about one hundred words, the child
may profitably begin reading. But
it is not best to have him begin with
book. He knows very few words !;
and the first lessons in the primers
are not adapted to his small vocabu-
larry. Indeed it is not possible to
adapt book to the use of all classes,
and / am not sure that it is desirable.
Let each pupil have slate perma-
nently ruled, and the teacher have a
blackboard similarly ruled and con-
veniently placed. Having been for
some time in school, the children all
know that written characters may
represent words as words represent
ideas. The teacher holds up or
points out some familiar object, say
hat, and asks what it is; and the
answer q hat is of course ready.
She then writes on the blackboard
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1885-01-07

to exertion for the common good.
Is there not great deal of humbug
in all this, and would il not be wiser
for the recognized leading spirits of
the party to endeavor to remove it,
rather than TO show petty resentment
to the newspapers that point it out?
A long-resident gentleman, who has
taken an able part in public discus
sion in the press, lately remarked to
us, in effect, -" If those people do
not come to an understanding among
themselves as to leaders and policy,
the next thing they will know some
able man. not now in the foreground
Of politics, will rise up and, declaring
clear and sensible policy, carry
the whole people with him and leave
all the wrangling politicians in the
lurch.'
That is one of the very possibili-
ties toward which we feel justified,
from what has been seen in other
countries, in assuming an expectant
attitude, provided present would-be
leaders do not come to common
understanding. When such leader
comes to the front, and rallies the
best elements of the nation under a
banner of common-sense and sound
principle, it may be confidently ex-
pected that the other way, men,
toned above, will be opened up for
the production of statesmen. AS
like produces like, so the statesman
like atmosphere that would be
created by the breath of capable
leader of the people, would be one
in which statesmen would breed and
thrive. There is no need, however,
to wait for the great leader to come
forth of his own accord. He may
be developed, and an air of true
patriotism be disseminated through
out the land, now, if the free, I'm.
trammelled, sincere and earnest
well-wishers of this nation confer
together, sink their petty differences
agree upon what the country need:
and determine that it shall be pro
vided at all costs.
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1885-01-07
EDITORIAL NOTES.

Col. Thompson is preparing
digest of Hawaiian law, which is
very much needed. Let us hope the
Government will not interdict its
publication. 1t really seems as if
our rulers did not wish to have the
public acquainted with the law of
the land, from their conduct in with
holding the last Session Laws from
the newspaper offices. True, they
were published in struggling fashion
in two newspapers, but the least that
is due to the press is bound copy
of the laws for each office. 1t is not
too much to say that the press has
had as much to do in giving final
form to some of the statutes as most
of those whose voices gave them
birth in the Legislature.
A fresh project for starting a
bathing place in the harbor has been
announced by our evening contempo-
rary. 1t seems someone is ready to
take action, whenever sufficient
financial encouragement is given
him. There is no greater blank in
the local requirements of healthful
recreation than this one. The pre-
sent resort for bathers has the
serious drawbacks of sharks in the
water and exposure to the weather
out of it. Probably the quickest
way to get proper bathing conven-
fences is to form a swimming club,
which would have good revenue
from membership fees and could
scarcely appeal to public liberality
in vain. A dozen strong swimmers
by putting their wet heads together,
ought to be able to get up a big
meeting of all interested, to devise
action in the matter.