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Connecticut western news., 1885-07-15

It is now believed that the state tenn perance picnic at High Rock grove on July 30 will be the largest affair of the kind ever held at that popular resort. Two thousand people are expected to be present.
 David Ferris, said to be the most heavily built man and the largest land owner in Newtown, dropped dead while riding with his wife on Sunday. He was about 65 years of age.
 A dispatch dated Paris, July 12, says: The Intransigeant prints a letter from M. Billings,a former diplomatist, saying the Mahdi, before the fall of Khartoum, offered to release General Gordon for a ransom of $50, 900, payable as soon as official news of his release reached Par is, and that England rejected the offer.
 On the morning of July Henry A. Wise, deaf and dumb son of Moses G. Wise of Collinsville, aged 39 years, went from Simsbury to Collinsville on the H. X c. w. railroad to spend the day, and as he was walking down on the branch track to the village he was run over by Q freight car and one leg so badly mangled that 1t was necessary to amputate it. Dr George K. Roberts, assisted by Dr George F. Lewis, performed the opera tion after the unfortunate man had been removed to his fathers house on a stretcher.
 Bridgeport's new directory for 1885 contains 15,617 names, an increase oi 654 over 1884. This, it is estimated, gives the city population of ALAS Fifteen years ago there were 16, GOO peo pie in Bridgeport.
 George F. Stedman, aged 40, wa married at Sebec, Maine, a few day. ago to Grace Preble, aged Il. The town clerk at first refused to issue { license, but the consent of the child'i parents being given no legal ground fol refusal remained, and the ceremony wal performed at once.
 The New Orleans worlds exposition plaut, buildings and machinery wer, sold at auction Monday for S175, ,000 They were bid in by Mir Newman, bu were bought for the new exposition company. President McConnice of tn, new exposition company says the pur chase closes the last loop-hole of doub as to the re-openlng of the exposition as it establishes the new company on definite basis and enables it vigorousl. to push forward the enterprise to com pletion.
Connecticut western news., 1885-07-15
EAST CANAAN.

Charles Adam, Jr., is obliged to give up his position in the office of the Bar mum Richardson company, his eyes not being strong enough to stand the close application to books. His friends-and that means all who know him-sincere- ly regret his departure.
 Charles Briggs of Lime Rock is the new bookkeeper at the Barnum Rich ardson company's office.
 Charles Morris has been quite sick for several days, but is reported as inn proving.
 The David s. Cowles post No. 60 have been invited to attend the dedica- ton services of the soldiers monument at Sharon August 6.
 The Barnum Richardson company are building fire proof vault in connection with their office.
 Miss Lillie Fuller of Housatonic is visiting at James Fuller's.
 Repairs on the sheds at the church have commenced.
 Rev J. W. Beach of Norfolk gave us most interesting discourse last Sab bath.
 Miss Julia A. Daboll, who has beer spending the winter in Kansas, returned last week.
Connecticut western news., 1885-07-15
sHEEFMELD.

Will Root, who has lately returned from the West, is visiting friends in town.
 Our town is fast filling up with sum- mer boarders. Among others we notice the familiar faces of Prof Hierberman and wife, five children and nurse, Mrs Goods, Miss Lillie Goods and Master Willie Goods, all of whom are boarding at J. H. Bacon's; also MT and Mrs Mooney, who are boarding at Mrs Ham, in's. There are also two families at J. H. Fields and several at the hotel.
 MT J. H. Cornell of New York is sum- mering in Sheffield, as usual, stopping at the Miller house.
 The road leading from Main street to the marble mills has been fenced up preparatory to the erection of a new iron bridge over the Psnop brook, near the old drug store, the abutments of which are now being built. This is a much needed improvement, as the old bridge has been rather shaky for some time.
 The farmers have just commenced having in this section. They report a good crop on the lowland meadows, while on the upland meadows the crop is rather light. Rye is looking favor able and will be fit to harvest in about 8 week. . ...":..
 A band of gypsies are encamped on the "Meadow" road about mile north of the village. The men devote thei1 time to horse trading, while the women peddle lace, etc., through the village.
Connecticut western news., 1885-07-15

reads "Kent Meat Market" A sign over the doors of the hotel stables, done in very artistic lettering, shows to good ad- vantage.
 Rev E. P. Herrick of Sherman preach ed at Congregational church Sunday morning and evening, in exchange with Rev E. s. Porter
 The remains of Mrs H. Lineburg were brought here Saturday evening from New Haven to the house of her son. Funeral service attended at the Congre' gational church Sunday afternoon. Mrt Lineburg has for many years resided ir Kent. Her husband was killed by the cars about two years ago. She was 7C years of age.
Connecticut western news., 1885-07-15
ELKRwORTH.

Mrs E. W. Chaffee and son, Herbert, started for Amenia, Dakota, Monday, July 6.
 Miss Julia Dunbar closed her school in the South street Friday last Miss Dunbar is an excellent teacher and much loved by her scholars.
 Miss Rosa Loper returned home We'd nesday from South Canaan, where she has taught the past season.
 Charlie Reed of Amenia Union, NY, is visiting at his uncle's, J. H. Reeds.
 Company c met at the Methodist church July II. Miss Ellen Everett led the meeting, the leader, Miss Ruby Stud ley, being i'll.
 Miss T. Dunbar of New Hartford is visiting at c. W. Everett's.
 The farmers are all busy getting in their light crop of hay and buying their neighbours milk.
Connecticut western news., 1885-07-15
SUPT. J0NEgS SUCCESSOR.
Edwin McNetI @f LitchheId EIecte
 by the Director.

Edwin McNeiI @f LitchheId Elected
 by the Directors.
 A meeting of the directors of the Hartford and Connecticut Western road was held Friday, July 10, to take action on the resignation of Superintendent John F. Jones. His resignation was read and accepted and then the follow ing resolution was adopted:-
 WHEREAS, Mir John F. Jones, who has been connected with tho Hartford and Eonnccti- cut Western railroad ss its superintendent since it's organiZatiun, has tenlered his rt 8. ignatIOn to this board, therefore.
 Resolued, That we express to Mir Jones our appreciation of the able and efficient manner in which he has discharged the difficult duties of his position. That VIC regret that he should feel that his private interests require him to sever connection which has been most pleas ant ill all its social aud business rel-tions, and that we extend to him our best wishes for sue cess and prosperity in the new position he is about to asrume,
 The selection of a successor to Nh Jones was then taken up and Mir Edwin McNeil of Litchfeld was appointed. Nil McNeil is graduate of West Point. but for the past five years has been the su perintendent of the Shepaug road. Ht is highly spoken of by gentlemen who have observed his course and Railroad Commissioner George NJ. Woodruff i' outspoken in his favor. His manage ment of the Shepaug road, which was built by his father, by the way, has beer very successful and under lis admins tration handsome surplus has beer accumulated. He will assume the duties of his new position without delay. Pres ident Gilbert has issued the following notice:-
 Mr John F. Jones having resigned his posi- ton as superintendent ami general freight agent, Mr E McNeil k hereby appolnted su' perintendent, to taEe effect July II. 1885
 W. L. GILBERT. President.
Connecticut western news., 1885-07-15

Mrs Preston Hurlbut of Providence, R. l., accompanied by her two sons, are visiting her sister, Miss s. l.. Perry.
 William Brown and his charming bride arrived here safe and sound last week Saturday.
 Mrs Ida New of Ghent, N. T., is a guest of friends at Amesville.
 Farmers in this vicinity have com. menced cutting their rye.
 A. F. Gibbs's boy, Arthur, cut his foot severely one day last week with { scythe. At last accounts he is getting along nicely.
 There was a mistake made in las weeks correspondence in regard tc Beebe Hill school. It read: 1.-The fol lowing are presents the scholars receiv ed from their kind teacher" It should have read: The following are present the teacher, Miss May French, received from the scholars.
 MT and Mrs Fred Bartholomew spen Sunday at his home at Sheffield, Mass
Connecticut western news., 1885-07-15
CONNECTICUT PATENTS.

The following patents were granted to citizens of Connecticut bearing date July ', 1885. Reported expressly for this paper by Louis Bagger & Co.,, mechanical experts and solicitors of patents, Washington, D. c. Advice free:-
 Bantin, A. J., Norwalk, faucet, 321,- 476.
 Bingham, S. H., Hartford, folding bed, 321, 1,572.
 Boynton, L. w., Hartford, turn-up bed, 321, AIS.
 Boynton, l. w, Hartford. spring-bed bottom. 32l, ,419.
 Bray. M. F., Birmingham, corset, 321, ,791.
 Brown, I. F., Now London, roller skate, 321, ,931.
 Burlingame, H. A, Griswold, tire tightener, 321, ,578.
 Douglas, J. w, Middletown, lever shears, 32l,80 - Hammond, Henry, New Haven, man. ufacture of axes, 321, ,494.
 Hammond, J. c. Jr., Rockville, shoe clasp, 321, ,495.
 Hart, c. E., Waterbury, watch plate, 321, 1896.
 Lane, A. NJ, Winsted, clock case, 321, ,613.
 Le Count, c. w., South Norwalk, cribbage board, 321, ,5O9.
 Libby, B. F., South Norwalk, door knob attachment, 321, 1927.
 Marsh, Egbert and E. w., Bridge port, composition of matter to be used a5 plaster for building purposes (2 pats, 321, ,620 and 321, ,62l.
 North, John, Middletown, machine for screw threading bottles, etc, 321,- 841.
 Opdyke, s. B., New Haven, automatic bottle stopper, 321, ,447.
 Palmer, E. M., Hartford, ratchet and pawl mechanism, 321, ,523.
 Palmer, I. E., Middletown, securing beam m-heads upon beam-barrels, 321, ,636. Sargent, H. B., New Haven, latch case, 321, 1856.
 Sharps. 0. F. Meriden, organ-stop &C., tion, 321, ,455.
 Shaw, J. H., New Haven, door-knob, 321, ,862.
Connecticut western news., 1885-07-15
LAKE WILLIE.

J. Marvin Reed, catcher of the Lake vile base ball nine, dislocated his left thumb while playing ball Thursday af- ternoon. He had it set as soon as pos sible by Dr J. J. Orton.
 MT George Shaw, who has been a res ident of this place great many years, died of diabetes Saturday night about 10 o'clock. He was about 50 years old. The funeral was yesterday.
 Red raspberries begin to arrive here, but very few black ones have been seen yet.
 Charles Church of Great Burlington was in town few days ago.
 The r1nk is open Wednesday and Sat urday afternoons and evenings, instead of Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday evenings and Thursday and Saturday afternoons. Charles Wood of Bridgeport was home over Sunday.
 Mrs L. w. Harvey and children are out of town for few weeks.
Connecticut western news., 1885-07-15

In "A trip on the Ottawa" Harper's for August will give an interesting &C., count of a summer pleasure trip through the heart of Canada, written by Mrs Henry Sandman and Illustrated by Mir Henry Sandman, who has found his ar- tistic field chiefly in the British prov inces. The iouruey was from Ottawa, the parliamentary capital of the Domin- Ion, down the river to its mouth and past the Lachine rapids to Montreal. One of the most curious sights of the journey was visit to the Trappist monastery, where a colony of the monks exiled from France buta few years since has found refuge. This is said to be the strictest of all the religious orders, and the brethren are denied even the indulgence of conversation with one an- other. There is no correspon ling order among the ladies.
Connecticut western news., 1885-07-15
NEW HARTFORD.

The brush business of the Pultz & Walkley company of Southington has been purchased by town parties and the business will hereafter be carried on under the firm name of Bancroft, Dwyer & Jones. The machinery is now being placed in the old corset shop, to which the power will be conveyed across the river from the duck mill. About 20 hands will be employed.
 It is rumored that Wheeler < Bragg are to establish dye works in what is known as the snap shop in the Meadow.
 The Greenwoods company's cotton mills started up this week.
 D. B. Smith < Son are erecting a large water tank on the roof of their mill to be used in connection with the sprink- lers recently invented by D. B. Smith.
 About 20 of the young people went on picnic to West Hill pond last Fri. day and royal good time is reported, in spite of the misadventure of broken down wagon while on their way home.
 MT Will Lester is spending his vaca. tion in New London and Windsor.
 Mrs l.. M. Jones and sons, Paul and Philip Jones of New York, are guests at the house of Capt H. R. Jones.
 MT E. B. Crowell of Rayenna. q. WAS in town last week.
 Mrs Fred Terril and children of Hart. ford arrived in town last week to spend the remainder of the summer.
 MT Spencer and daughter, father and sister of Rev F. A. Spencer, are at the Baptist parsonage.
 MT Whetstone and Mrs Hill of Gin cinnati are boarding at the house of W. E. Thompson.
 The brick store began last week the new order of closing the store Monday, Wednesday and Friday evenings at 7 P. M. A good example. Who'll follow?
Connecticut western news., 1885-07-15

LitchfeId County Base Hall League. The Litchfield County base ball league was fully organized Tuesday at Litch- field, when representatives from the Torrington, New Milford, Winsted and Litchfeld clubs were present. Each club is to play six games, the series com- mencing the 18th of July. The sched- ule of games is as follows:
 July IS, Winsted vs New Milford at New Milford; Litchfield vs Torrington at Torrington.
 July 22, Winsted vs Litchfeld at Litchfeld.
 July %, New Milford vs Torrington at Torrington.
 July 29, Torrington vs IIitehfeld at Lltchfeld.
 August 1, Torrington vs New Milford at New Milford; Litchfeld vs Winsted at Winsted
 August 3, New Milford vs Litchfield at Litchfield.
 August 8, Winsted vs Torringtou nt Torrington.
 August 12, Torrington vs winsted at Winsted.
 August 15, Litchfell vs New Milford at New Milford.
 August p, New Milford vs Winsted at Winsted.-Ne,O Milford Gdseite.
Connecticut western news., 1885-07-15
KENT.

Reports from our town this week can only be nearly 8 repetition of what has many times been written. Business goes on in much the same manner. The mechanic, the merchant, the farmer, all following their different vacations. The quick tread of the workman going to his daily toll and the rolling of the carriage wheels of those who need not to labor are sounds mingled together on our streets. The world is moving on and Kent is keeping up to the motion as best it can.
 The iron furnace, so long silent while undergoing extensive repairs, is now again in full operation.
 Mir Watson advertises furniture for sale in bold sign on the south side of his store. His meat wagon also now
Connecticut western news., 1885-07-15
NOR FOLK.

The executive committee of the Nor folk Rural association having noticed with pleasure the efforts that have al- ready been made to beautify the out parts of the town, would respectfully request the people to refrain from throw ing any sticks, chips, straw or paper on the highway in front of thelr premises, and to cut the brush and weeds thereon at least once each season.
 The Rev G. M. Stanley, rector Of St James's church, Winsted, will officiate at the Episcopal service to be held in Village hall next Sunday afternoon. The service will begin promptly at 6 o'clock. All are cordially invited to attend.
Connecticut western news., 1885-07-15
WEDNESDAY, JULY 15, 1885.
CORRESPONDENCE.

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ASHLEY FALLS.

Miss Kate Heaton is telegraphing in New Hartford for two weeks.
 W. I. Ferguson and wife of Housa- tonic are stopping here this week, Mir F. taking @ weeks vacation.
 Rus" Peck of Bridgeport arrived here last week and is making his annual visit to this place and vicinity.
 The committee to make the prelimi- nary selection of the new library books for the Sunday school will meet at the church tomorrow, (Thursday) afternoon at 2 o'clock.
Connecticut western news., 1885-07-15
ROUTHFIELD.

MT s. Heath of Curtisville was here over Sunday so also was Mrs Cooper from western New York.
 Rev William Ellis preached in the Congregational church, Sunday after noon.
 Having is begun and the look is for less hay than was expected two weeks ago, though many pieces of grass turn out we'll and the crop will not fall much short of the average.
Connecticut western news., 1885-07-15
DIED.

KING-At Dorchester, Ga. June 15, of paralysis, William J. King, aged 70 years.
 CAMP-At Newtown, July s, Beach Camp in the 79th year of his age. LAKE-At Newtown, July S,of consump- tion, Frederick B. Lake, in the 2lst year of his age. HARRIs-At Ore Hill, July 10, sudden ly of heart disease, Colonel Harlow P. Harris, aged 54 years. BENEDICT In this village, July II, Burroughs Benedict, aged 73 years ScUrT-At Hillsdale, N. r., July 9, Mir Killian Scutt, aged 100 years and. 3 months.
 SHAw-At Lakeville, July II, George Shaw, aged about 90 years.
Connecticut western news., 1885-07-15
amImportnnt niScoyery.

The most important discovery is thai 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, tion, but coughs, colds, bronchitis, asth. ma, hoarSeness, and all affections of the throat, chest aud lungs, yield at once tc its wonderful curative powers If you doubt this, get trial bottle free, al W. H. Camps drug store.
Connecticut western news., 1885-07-15
FALLS VILLAGE.

Mrs M Al Hall will have ice cream for sale Saturdays of each week during warm weather. Mrs Halls cream takes the cake and all lovers of the same should give her call.
 Mrs G. W. Hall is visiting friends and relatives at Danbury.
 Mrs Charles Johnson of South Nor folk and Mrs W. D. Egleston of Nor folk have been visiting in this place, at J. D. Egleston's.
Connecticut western news., 1885-07-15
ORE HILR.

It was great shock to this commu- nifty when, on Friday morning, July 10, 1t was announced that Col H. P. Harris was dead. He was taken sick about 4 P. NJ. Thursday. Dr Bissell was summoned immediately and remained with him until he died, which was about 2:30 o'clock the following morning. Thursday morning he was at Salisbury and Lakeville and was apparently well, although for some ten days he had had some alarming symptoms, and Tuesday previous to his death consultation was held on his case by Dr Buckingham of Red Hook, N. Y. and Dr Bissell. The trouble was thought to be of the stomach, but its exact nature they could not ascertain. The whole community feel that they have met with loss, and join in expres- sions of sympathy for the bereaved and respect and love for the departed. The funeral took place at the Congregation al church at Salisbury, of which he was a member, and was conducted by Revs J. c. Goddard and L. H. Reid. Beside Q large circle of relatives, many friends from Millerton, Ore Hill, Lime Rock, Falls Village, Lakeville, Salisbury, and from other places were present. A special train brought out several car. loads from Hartford, Collinsville, New Hartford and Winsted, composed main- ly of the Putnam Phalanx A delega- tion of their number lowered their com rade to his resting place, where he may await the resurrection morn.
 Patrick Mullen is very low with the consumption.
 Peter P. Everts has been under the doctors care about ten days, but we think he is convalescent.
 Miss Julia E. Peck of Newtown IS visiting at E. F. Sanford's.
 A CARD. T desire to express my heart felt thanks to friends and neighbors for
Connecticut western news., 1885-07-15

HaIe's Honey tho great Cough cure, ,25c., ,6oc.& q Glenn's Sulphur soap heals 6 beautines, 7Sc. manCOrnnemoyerk kills corns G Dunions HITS Hair and Whisker Dye-Dlack and Brown, soc. PIke's ToOthache Drops euro in Minute. .2So Deans Rheumatic Pills are a sure cure. Soc.
Connecticut western news., 1885-07-15
DOG OBITUARY.

Published by Special Requ st.l
 MT Moses Smiths family are very sad at the loss of their intelligent, faithful pet, 'Sancho," who Saturday morning was snatched from their horse block by the savage "Lion" from the hotel and so ill treated tbat he died at midnight, after day of fearful agony. To them a ray of sunshine and beloved by many.
Connecticut western news., 1885-07-15

A ball game was played near Fall River July where the striker and catcher stood in Massachusetts and the felders in Rhode Island. It was agreed before playing that ball knocked over into Connecticut should give a home
Connecticut western news., 1885-07-15

The second instalment of Mir Howells' new story, "Indian Summer" in the August Harper's, will contain the amusing account of it's non-dancing he- ro's experiences in dancing, which so pleased Mir Howells' hearers at the Au- thor's copyright readings.
Connecticut western news., 1885-07-15
EgeNIs~d.

"What is your name?" asked lady Of little girl at a Sunday-school picnic at High Rock grove a day or two ago.
 "Sheolen," was the reply.
 The lady thought the name peculiar one, not having heard it before, but the damsel explained by saying that her name was a familiar one before tho revi. sion of the Old Testament.-Aasoaio Sentinel
Connecticut western news., 1885-07-15
ScOTr,S EMULSION OF PURE Cod Liver OII, with Hypnphosphttc,

The combined virtues of the Cod Liv- CT Oil with the Hypophosphites, not only supplies nutritious food to the system, but by its remedial power gives strength and tone to the nerves, and builds up the wasted tissues.
Connecticut western news., 1885-07-15
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D Q N 1T

Forget to call on F. B. CATLIN when at NORFOLK, if you are in want of Watches, JeweIry,
 Musical Instruments.
 Violins from 75 cents to S15. Look at my GREAT BARGAIN for S6, worth S10. I have on hand sample
 STERLING-:-ORGAN! Which everybody admires the tone of. Don't buy until you have seen it. My prices on PIANOS are the LoreSt. Any one sending me stamp with address will send to them beautiful tune worth 35 cents. Send for price list, etc., and remember can give you better bargains than you can secure in the cities. Awaiting your favor, I am
 Resp. yours,
 r.. E CATLIN, Norfolk, Conn, July l. 1yortf
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c. w. SCoVILLE, Undertaken and EmbaIn0T.

Everything requisite for BUR IAL Purposes furnished at the shortest. possible notice.
 Calls by Telephone "NortolII Drug Store" Residence and Shop on "The Green"
 NORFOLK, CONN.
Connecticut western news., 1885-07-15
BORN.

KING-At Williston, Fla, June -, a daughter (Addie Muller) to MT and Mrs Nicholas King.