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The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1885-02-06
LEGS TO ORDER.
Interesting 1tsms About the Army of Grip.
pied Soldiers.

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Interesting Itsms About the Army Of Grip.
pied Soldiers.
"We have the names of about eigh.
teen thousand veterans who have ap.
piled for REPAIRS" said Mr.. Ramsey,
who has charge of the artificial limb de-
partment of the surgeon-general's Of.
fee, to a Washington Star reporter.
"You know we fit them out with new
sets of legs, arms OF other apparatus
every five years. It is now getting
toward the close of one of those periods,
and we have repaired $4,000 veterans
Aren't the o%ne-legged men dying
OFF," asked the reporter.
Nov that's an interesting question.
guess they are. I presume many OF
those whose names we have have since
died, but I can't tell certainly. Now,
as I've said, every five years we re-.
construct the NAMED veterans of the
army, but they have their choice to(
take the repairs or the money. The
allowance for a leg Is $75, for anything
less than a leg is $50. From one period
to another many old veterans drop out.
Some of them make one or two ap.
plications, and then we never hear from
them again. Naturally, we conclude
when they don't send for their money
or legs, they must be dead and have no
more use for them. But we don't limit
ourselves to men who have actually lost
their limbs. A man who has simply
lost the use of his limbs is entitled to a
wooden leg or arm, as the case may be,
though he can't wear them. So You
see we can't keeps record of all the
o~ne-legged men, but I guess there aren't
as many as there used to be. Yet there
are lots Of them, and many who haven't
any legs at all, and some with neither
legs nor arms. Then there are many who
have Hotlost their limbs, but who have
no power to move There is one man
who gets two arms and two legs allow.
hnJx e ~a : Sbt 4ha I;. tn,e any pars OF ms
I oua e mI;ph 9ne m..le nnger on n leI'
tie bit. There is another, q New Eng
land soldier, whose arms and legs are
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The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1885-02-06

an Indian named Crooked Foot sold some
wood from his island In the Missouri river,
twenty miles below Chamberlain, Dakota.
While John Bader and Frank Phelps with
their teams. in company with the Indian Of
whom the wood was purchased, were coming
from the island with 8 load of wood, another
Indian tried to stop them fro- taking the
and shot at them three or four times,
when John Bsder. who had o Winchester rife
with him. sl.s4 the Indian and killer him. Mr..
BaderS came mn TO town and gave himself up
70 b authorities, hut as yet nothing has been
One large number OF Indians were in
town, but all seem 70 be friendly to Mr.. Bader.
andssAY the Indian killed was . bad ona.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1885-02-06

Waiter G. Allen, three years confidential clerl
Of B. Altman q Co, Of New York, was ar.
raigned on 4 charge OF forging orders on thu
cashier for goods he had pretended to buy and
less isSst thsn H ss,uS t0 oe. .ne y sah ne kent nts .b sstaI 5or we,
and livSI in good style.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1885-02-06

John r. Mclean OF Cincinnati, who pur-
chased the Holmeade cemetery tract in Wash
ingson, gavo the district commissioners in pay
ment his certified check for 452, 600, the price
agreed upon. He Is believed to have sold 9
few extra copies Of the Enquirer lately.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1885-02-06

One out OF every three persons in
middle life do not hear SO we'll with one
ear Us the other.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1885-02-06
tie sarcastic smile, "that you may dis
miss your fears; they are quite ground

tie sarcastic smile, "that you may dis
miss your fears; they are quite ground
less.n
Every we'll, " said Agatha, moving in
q hesitating way to the door. 81 am
satisfied, I am trying to be satisfied;
don't forget"
mo" cheerfully, II will take o leaf
from Charles's book, the best Of hus-
bands"
"Oh"-the gray glove had closed on
the handle OF the door, but released
it again-"the Paynters are coming to-
night, 80 you must not go out star gaz-
ing"
"All right" o%bediently; goodbye"
Goodbye" The bright face, that
had almost disappeared round the door,
came back again, and leaned agsinst
the worn velveteen of the astronomers
coat; for o minute the lips wers pressed
to it, then lifted. kiss me, John; you
are q dear old fellow after all, and I am
o fiend."
The sunshine seemed to leave the
room with the sweet bright presence
and hover over the pretty cradle. among
the sounds and scents Of the midsum-
mer day. In the library there was
only ono shaft oflight that came through
the high windows and fell across the
old velyeteen coat, aud the tidy manu-
scripts, and the open books, and left
the handsome, clever, refined face in
shadow.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1885-02-06

- - Nak r ~ TL
Aside from recognition that in tho
past our national policy Of avoidance Of
ertangling alliances with foreign powers
has been wise. there are in sight to-day
many facts which tend to strengthenthe
belief that the people Of the United
States whl be happier and richer, both
In the near future and in all time to
come. mo departure from our tradi-
tional policy Of national independence
is now coun4enanced, either BY the peo.
pie Or their representatives. There is
undonbtedlya strong desire in the minds
Of many to have this nation take q
more prominent part in the councils OF
nations. but this desire should be check
ed rather than encouraged. The doc
tr,ne q Washington's farewell address
TO his conntrymen is just as sound now
and Just IS applicable to the present
s%ituation OF affairs as il was nearly >.
hundred. years ago.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1885-02-06
Wanted to Know the Motive.

From the Chicago News.
Nov sir" said the prosecuting attor-
ney pompously, "youare q railroad man,
you say. Now, sir, let's see how much
you know about your business, sir.
What motive, sir, has your company
for running its trains through the city
faster than the ordinances decree?"
"What motive? ~
Eyes, sir; what motive? Come sir! r
Why, locomotive, / should say"
The witness was fined for contempt
of court.
Connecticut western news., 1885-02-18
OBITUARY.
MRS EMILY cuRr1ss poxp.

MRS EMILY cURrIss DowD. Mrs Emily Curtiss Dowd, who died suddenly of pneumonia, in Westfeld, Mass, on Jan 6, was born in Sheffield, Oct 4, 1874.
 She was daughter of Col Abiiah Cur t'ss, and sister of the late Ira Curtiss and Orren Curtiss. Of the twelve broth CTS and sisters in this family, Mrs Har- vey Roys of Sheffield is the only one living.
 Mrs Dowd taught school for years, and many remember her lovingly as their teacher and their friend.
 She married Almeron Dowd, also a teacher, August 20. 1s46. Of her four children: Emily Virginia died in West Virginia, Jan 16, 1857; Curtis Field, the only son, died in Westfeld, Feb z, 1862; Lucia D. Smith is in Europe; Alice NJ. Dowd is teacher in the Stamford high school
 The little home in Westfeld will al. ways be lonelier now, the wife and mother who made it beautiful with sun. light, pictures and flowers, is no longer there to welcome her dear ones. She has gone to greet the loved ones on the other side. Through much pain, weari. ness and grief, she held fast her faith and love towards God, and ever trusted Him, who has now led her through the gate of darkness to the eternal Rest, where "God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes, and there shall be nc more death, neither sorrow nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain for the former things are passed away "And there shall be no night there, and they need no candle, neither light o the sun for the Lord God giveth then light"
Connecticut western news., 1885-02-18
CORN " ALI.

John Schlittenhart has purchased the house occupied by H. E. Sanford and will occupy it in Aprll. He expects to have an iron working and repair shop in the building lately occupied by George H. Cole. The patrons of the tower will miss him, but what is their loss Is our gain, as he is young man of rare genius and strict integrity.
 Rents are scarce in our village and it is about time for our capitalists to talk about building some new houses. < One of our amateur sportsmen have been to New Preston and purchased of Hawk-eye Bill his famous hound. Scout" Several of our veteran hunt CTS have examined the "purp," and ex- pressed various opinions. One thinks his lear too thick" another thinks it is too thin. One objects to his having a ''brass eve," etc. What dogs ear or eye have to do with his hunting quail ties the historian doth not relate" but if the "scent" brings fox within range of the new Parker gun, We will call him good one.
 Variety is the spice of life. 5" and We are having considerable "spice of late in the way of preachers. We have had old men in their dotage and young men in their goslinhood; men who were slow of speech and those who could talk like greased lightning. But none would suit them all, for in one small commu- nlty there is as much difference in opin- ion as there is between Hottentot and an Esquimau.
 The address of G. W.Leitch, illustrat. ed by the stereopticon, was well attend. ed and all were well pleased.
 Charles Hitchcock, the gentlemanly usher of the 1st Congregational church, has resigned his position and his place is hard to fill. X. Y.5z.
Connecticut western news., 1885-02-18
GOSH EN.

O. W. Allyn has new lamp in his store that enables him to dispense with several of the smaller ones.
 Rev Mir Lord attended the convention at Torrington the 1lth.
 Six Goshen boys are to play six Tor rington boys greenhorn game of polo at the Globe rink in Torrington, the 12st of Feb, in the evening.
 The church slips sold unusually high lis ear. One reason is the absence of minister at the Methodist church.
 W. Cook and Lucein Whiting gaze the district scholars, 30 in number, a sleighride last week. . ...-.-.-
 Three of our Goshen boys, ". Ben nett, E. Stewart and ". Ingersoll ex- pect to start for Dakota next month.
 There is ''town sleighride" to-day. If not pleasant to be next pleasant day. All are invited. Program: first to Litchfeld, then to Torrington and then home. Asupper will be provided for all in the church basement.
 Young peoples meeting at Mir Os- trom's this week.
 George Ra ldall cut a hemlock tree last week that had 75 feet of good logs and the butt, cat 10 feet long, weighed over 3200 fps.
 We would like to call the attention of those whose business 1t is to attend to these things, that certain boys in this town are not being sent to school as the law directs.
 Prof Hubbard reads here tonight.
 H. N., while splitting some wood one day last week, had stick strike him in the eye. It was feared st first he would lose the sight, but it is slowly improv- ing.-[ He is an astronomer, but we'll bet he saw more stars than usual. I-Ed
Connecticut western news., 1885-02-18
FALLS VILLAGE.

MT and Mrs T. Tucker are visiting friends and relatives at Torrington, Ct.
 Chester Ford is on the sick list, but at last accounts is improving.
 Clinton Goodwin is visiting at his home in Torrington, Conn.
 The marriage of Walter Chapin and Miss Hattie Morris, both of this village, took place at the residence of the bride's 8 parents on Tuesday, the 10th inst. The wedding was private one. The cere- mony was performed.by Rev B. N. Lew is. The gifts were numerous and use ful. We will mention few of them: Mir and Mrs Sidney Morrls, family bi- ble; Mir and Mrs J. H. Chapin, family bible; Cora Chapin, silver ice pitcher, handkerchief; Mir and Mrs w H. Blod- gett, table spread; Mrs J. H. Chase, mats; J. ". Tuthill and H. D. & N. J. White, table linen; T. M. O. A., E. Egg. leston, W. I. Kellogg, E. J. Hornbeck, H. c. Gaylord, silver ice pitcher and goblet; Ed. NJ. Wheeler, silver pie knife; Dr F. L., F. E. & E. P. Smith, silver fruit dish; Mrs NJ. A. Hall and Miss s. l.. Perry, silver berry dish; Hat tie Dewell, silver vase; Miss E. F Bump, boquet holder; Mir and Mrs Geo V. Capron. salt, pepper and mustard Edith R. Lewis, nut cracker and nut picks; Mir and Mrs F. W. Kingsley, one dog silver fruit knives; Mrs W. B. Shy. der, silver fruit knives; 0. K. Booth, silver knives and forks; Master Kiel S Booth, spoons; Mir and Mrs J. c. Smith silver forks; Mir and Mrs Wm Kane knives; Wm Chapin and family, hang ing lamp; Chas E. Chase, boquet hold er; Mir and Mrs c. L. Ensign, glass set J. H. Chase, vases; Mrs c. K. Booth sofa pillow; Mir and Mrs Perry c. Nor ris, pickle dish and spoons; Fannie Morris, china milk cup and butter knife MT and Mrs Robert. Little, each five dollar gold piece; Mrs E. A. Wood worth, one dog napkins; Henry Hewins pickle castor; Mir and Mrs Chauncey Morris, china fruit set; Mir and Mrs c H. Paary. jewel case. They will mak, their home here. Their many friend here extend congratulations and heart, welcome to Walter and his charming bride. SKI.
Connecticut western news., 1885-02-18
FEBRUARY GALE.

The storm of Monday last through out New England and the Middle states was the most severe one for many years. In some sections rain fell in torrents and at other points the railways were blockaded with snow. The wind blew Q perfect hurricane and great damage was done to shipping. Many buildings were unroofed or demolished and tele- graph and telephone poles, blinds, signs and chimneys blown down. At Boston Corners the wind completely unroofed freight car of Conductor Polard's train. The Connecticut Western trains, however, were run on nearly schedule time, but Tuesday found the road block sded west of Canaan. with trains run ming only on the division east of Canaan and those an hour or more late. The Housatonic road was blockaded between Lee and Pittsfeld, although the line was kept open between Lee and Bridge port, yet no train going south from Lee passed Canaan from 9:45 A. a., Monday until Tuesday noon. The trains going north Monday afternoon were from one hour to 3a hours late and some trains were abandoned. At this writing 8 P. M, Tuesday, the blockade has been raised on both roads but trains on the Housatonic railroad are lying al different stations or are running only on telegraphic orders and not or regular time.
Connecticut western news., 1885-02-18
NE W HARTFORD.

The annual masquerade of the young peoples social club took place last Frl-
 Jay evening, and was a success. The
 maskers were not as numerous as in for mer years, owing, no doubt, to the hard times and the lateness of the invitations.
 It is said the managers lost few dol
 lars in the venture. All the society
 people were there and sprinkling of strange faces. Among the we'll known faces was that of G. W. Smith who was one of the originators of the affair, and
 who spared neither trouble nor expense to make this as brilliant as its predeces- sors: F. A. Jewell, who likes a good time and generally gets it; Hungerford, who the ladies say resembles the great
 preacher, Talmadge Fred Moore, as full of fun as ever, with his wife, one of New Hartford's former bellies. There was great deal of interest among the spectators to find out who the man in the barrel was; some said it was St John but when he did ap-"Pierre''-l Arthur Steele of the old guard was there and says if his head is bald that he is still one of the boys. R. R. Smith seemed to step rather lively, owing to the presence of pretty masker whom he called Hallie. Capt Jones was pres- ent in full force, ss busy as a dynamiter. There was Hunt for good time-did you get it Fred !? J. N. Atherton es- capped from New York long enough to make peoples sides ache who were un-' fortunate enough to go to supper when he did. He says there is no foundation for the report that he is going into Cleveland's cabinet. Will Gates had Sweet appearance most of the evening, while Will Rudge looked wistfully towards the hotel when supper was Nearing Tie press was represented by two of our prettiest girls, Hattie Stone andJennie Sanford. Miss Gillett of Hartford voted New Hartford charm ing, which, strangely enough was what New Hartford voted her. We saw Lyon from Cotlinsville, and some Reyes rom UnionYiile, and not waiting to see nore we came home. ]
Connecticut western news., 1885-02-18
WEST CORNwA ALI.

Walter Mallinson left for Elyria, O., Saturday last.
 Samuel R. Scoville is suffering with a sprained ankle, the result of Sunday evening out"
 George H Beck has been confined to the bed, of late, with threatening fe- yer, but is improving at this writing.
 It was William Brush who handled the ribbons for the grand sleigh load drawn by six horses, that went to Tor rington, as reported last week.
 Ransom F. Smith is himself once more and able to attend to business.
 Charles Whitney had brought around after 8 two weeks tour in the eastern part of the state.
 Mrs R. NJ. Hubbard of Toledo, Ohio, has rented the old Wadsworth place on Cream hill for the summer season.
 Mrs Wm Oldfield has returned from Lee and Stockbridge, where she has been making an extended visit with her daughters.
 George O. Harrison of Plainview spent last week among friends in Hartford and New Haven. .....
 Miss Jennie Cochrane closes her school on Prospect hill the present week, for short vacation.
 Joseph Memmott is as busy as a bee helping Cochrane Brothers take inven- tory. -- ,->
 The depot took fire, last week, from a defective chimney, but was discovered just in time to prevent a large conhagra- tion. The "hook" and ladder company was soon on hand in full force.
 The illustrated lecture by G. w.. Leitch was well attended on Thursday evening and proved quite interesting. The address, with stereopticon illustra- tions was repeated Sunday evening to 8 crowded chapel.
 James A. Cochrane beats all the drovers yet. Bought one day last week dozen head of cattle in Sheffield, and before night had sold them all, and had only struck Ashley Falls, the station below. Several fine yoke of oxen have lately changed hands about as suddenly through his shifting contrivance. Last week Monday night another raid was made by burglars, on Smith X Sons store, an entrance being nearly gained at the front door and also the office w1n- dow by the prying of of blinds; the racket thus made aroused the vigilant Tom, who appeared on the scene, ready for action, with 8 bull dog of seven doses; and preseptiment of their awful fate may possibly have frightened them away. The mutiIated sash and door blinds are the only tracks the despera- does left; Warning-keep your bull dogs lp order,
Connecticut western news., 1885-02-18
Death of Mr. walter Pearce.

The many friends of MT Walter Pearce, general ticket agent of the Con- necticut Western road, will deeply sym plthize with him in the death of his wife, Mrs Rosina F. Pearce, which oc- cured at II, Wednesday night. Mrs Pearce has for a number of years been a sufferer from consumption, and her d sath was not wholly unexpected. For some time she had been feeling con- fortably we'll, but last evening she grew rapidly worse and passed quietly away Mrs Pearce was native of Bristol, R T., and was 43 years of age. Two children rsmain, Miss Nina and son about 10 years of age. The youngest daughter, Kate, died short time ago of scarlet fever. Mrs Pearce leaves large circle of friends to mourn her death.
 The funeral will occur Saturday morning at 10 o'clock, from her home on Collins street, Rev Joseph H. Twich- ell officiating. The remains will be de p ,sited in the tomb in Spring Grove -metery by the side of her daughters, awaiting removal to Bristol, Tn tn, spring for burial-Hdryord Post, Eel 13.
Connecticut western news., 1885-02-18
GREAT HARRINGTON.

Frank Strong and duplicate of Hins- dale, were visiting friends in Barring ton and Canaan, last week.
 Real estate Is moving from one owner to another. Mr Van Patten has pur- chased the house on Dresser avenue, where MT Draper lived last year. Ar Barnum, the stove dealer, has bought the lot on Pope street, near Sonth Main street, and is going to build next spring. Afr Hunt, the harness-maker,h has bought the George IF heeler house, on North Elm street.
 The Methodist ladies will have then annual supper tonight in the house vacated by Rev Draper, on Dresser ave nue. All are invited to be on hand witt the dimes.
 Deacon Daniel Beckwith IS cn tho sick list.
 An old lady by the name of Kinney living in Seekonk, was found dead II her bed, Sunday morning. Her soi lived near and not seeing anyone abou the house, broke In and found hi mother dead and cold, no other persol being in the house. i Miss Annie Gibson will be the organ ist at the Congregational church afte April l. .-... 2.
Connecticut western news., 1885-02-18
sziIk Proaucer's Meetias.

At the 18th annual meeting of the Housatonic Valley Milk Producers assoc1ation held at New Milford Feb 10, the following named officers were elect cd for the ensuing year President, S. l.. Warner of Lanesville; secretary and treasurer, T. s. Gold of West Cornwall vice-presidents, George Kellogg of Shef- field, E. L. Johnson of Newtown, E. O. Marsh of New Milford, Flint Smith oi Sheffield, R. I. Scoville of West Corn wall; Barney Hatch of Kent. D. H. wanzer of Lanesville, and " R. Ferris of Botsfords.
 Arrangements have been made for the collection of cans for the ensuing year, and to meet the expense it was voted that committee be appointed for each station on the Housatonic railroad to solicit money to defray the expense for the collection of stray cans, it being un- derstood that each member would be expected to pay S1. The following committee were appointed Botsfords, WI. Ferris; Newtown and Hawleyville, l.. B. Lake Lanesville, $. l.. Warner; NewMilford, Merritt Hill; Merwinsville, A. H Barlow Kent, Barney Hatch {: Cornwall Bridge, c. W. Skiff Vest Cornwall, Horace Hart; Falls Village, Henry Belden; Canaan, N. s. Stevens i; Sheffield, B. N. Clark Ct Burlington, Warren Crissey Lee and Lenox Fur mace, E. A. Bradley; Glendale, N. B. Curtis; Pittsfeld, H. A. Burton < Son.
 The meeting was very interesting one and about 125 were present The reports of the secretary and treasurer were read and accepted. The services of v. P. Haviland as can collector were fully recounted and explained.
 Dr MIX Lewis, veterinary surgeon of Meriden, delivered lecture on l" Clan ders, hog cholera, and other diseases of Domestic Animals.
 Interesting remarks were made by I. s. Gold and others. Alonzo Bradley 1 of Lee gave some interesting lnforma- l apu about the Holsfein breed of cattle. ]
Connecticut western news., 1885-02-18
COEE R ROOM.

Wm Swift, who keeps record of the weather, says that the mercury has been below zero on 19 different days this winter.
 Mir J. H. Barnard was quite seriously hurt by falling tree while chopping in the woods one day last week Although no bones were broken be will be laid ul for few weeks,
 Geo E. Fancher will move to Wirsted about April l, going into the employ of Alderman Ives.
 Mir Fred Twining shot an owl recent ly which measured 42 inches from til to tip, but weighed only 20 ounces.
 Mir and Mrs John Case of North Can- ton are visiting at A. NJ Baglin's.
 Mrs Richard Slocum of Iowa, former. ly of Winchester, is visiting old friends and neighbors.
 Wm Dtkin of Sharon bought up quite drove of cattle in this vicinity last week and started them for home on Sat urday.