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The Mineral argus., 1885-01-08

AiN PTiiCiIHi III tuc MicS NisS shoot
ing, Maurice Sullivan, or "John L."
as he was omctimes called, owing to
his capabilities in the manly art. is we'll
known in Maiden, his las; visit here
being in attendance at the Thanksgiv-
ing ball, ut tho International hotel.
He had been in the vicinity of Fort
Maginnis over year prior to his de-
parture for Miles City, part Of the time
employed by Broadwater, Mcnamara
4 Co., and afterward teaniing for the
government. This fall he was en-
ployed on the FIT Willow roundup.
Although considered hard man. 10
whip, Sullivan was not quarrelsome or
dissipated, as many can testify VINO
know him intimately. He seldom ever
carried gun when here or exhibited
any desire to paint the cheeks Of Mai
I.n a crimson l,ue because he was
good man. On the other hand he
was quiet and gen,lemanly on every
occasion.
That he should have rushed SO sud-
denly into crime at Miles City will be
Il surprise to many hereabouts. Cir
cumstances, which send some men up
and Others down, have probably proved
very inauspicious for Sullivan in the
last few days. We have not the full
particulars Of the affair. But from a
conversation Billy Connors, Of the
Junction Stage Line, had with Ben.
Furrar, who was with sullivan at the
time, we get the following account;
! Sullivan. Farrar and several others,
were walking along the streets when
they heard the racket in the dance
house, and all walked in to see what
/ the Trouble was. Two women were
found fighting. Sullivan stepped for
ward pretty close to the struggling pu-
gilisis, perhaps to part them. when the
man. Bob Roberts, pushed him back,
asking what business he had to interfere
At this point the females were sepIra-
ted. hus Sullivan not being pleased with
Roberts insolence, demanded satisfac-
ton, offering TO obtain ii by giving him
Il whipping. Roberts being gan
man." called for his revolver from the
bar, while Sullivan retreated to Il back
room, where he also Was provided viii,
IA revolver. Soon after, Roberts started
| for the back room twhethcf with weap-
IN in hand or not cur informant: could
not say.) Sullivan. seeing him ap-
proach. opened fire, doubtless thinking
i, only question Of whe ''so! the
lrop." Robcris, fc', r.ortaliy wounded.
Sullivan lied only at lie strong urg-
inc Of his friends. lie preferred To
surrender To an Officer, bat was pro-
yialed with u horse AM! tol;; 20 fly. lie
was oycrtaken next morning at Doe,
Carlin's sheep Ianch, wncIe tn second
edition ard most appalling paft OF ti,t
tragedy was enacted, in which nus
Carlin and his clii! were both killet.,
whether by the sherlil4s party 81 10y
sullivan wi, perhaps forever remain Il
mystery. /. seems improabie that
Sullivan should have done the killing
but the posse thinking he might As
well hang for three lives ~ one, and ia
or,.er to shie.d .hcir own liunders and
ncornpetency will donlt.es- swear ths
g,d affair onto sullivan. To aa out
si.ier il looks a. thongh the sheriff ;
tartv killed the fa'lin furiiy
The Mineral argus., 1885-01-08

New Orleans Times Democrat ]

Commissioner John ). Harris. Of
Helena. Montana, who has worked so
arduouslv for the Montana exhibit,
leaves for his home to-day, and viii
return in about three weeks. The
display mace a most creditable one
and vii, be rotice by all who visit the
Government Building. The mineral
wealth of the territory is full repre-
sente.l. and ore forms ratncf fair
idea oi It's vast resources wien one dis
covers ,h,t even eight OF the principal
mines Of Butte CI,y, alone. pay out
IN aggregate monthly roll Of Stso.ooo.
Every piece OF ore Represents = pay
ing mine. Commissioner !1afris IN
forms the reporter that the produc,
Of the territory icr this year, at cor-
servative estimate, Is S23. o,oos,
this includes rlcl: copper. sl.cr and
gold mines row iesps actively worked
Ii is estimated that toe mines w'tmn a
radius ct three mi.cs Of Butte, pro.
duced, t.u,ing the year 1884, m,r,
money iran Arizona, Nevada or "a.
,forn.a: more than twice as mlDt =
! UtaiI. more than Idaho and Me-
Mexico combined, and almost as much
S Colorado. II no plrt Of the world,
says Commissioners Harris, is mining
prosecuted ON a more extensive scale,
or with better results, than 1t Butte
Montina Coul.. not have chosen q
more competent or a more faithful
worker to represent the various indus
tries of their territory. Commissioners
Harris has worked wei! and will see
that the attention OF the world vii! be
called to the material resources and
advantages Of this Empire Territory OF
the Northwest Pro.. w. II. Board
men. will Lave charge oi the displiy
during the Commissioner brief ~,
s,.-sCf-
The Mineral argus., 1885-01-08

Somebody crawis into Hianas bed.
Just al the break Of day;
Snug,lcs up close and whispers loud.
somebody comc 10 stay
Somebody rushes through tine house
Never once shuts door,
Seatiers her piaythings all around
Over the nursery ioor.
Climbs on the fence and tears her clothes
Never bit cares she;
Swing, on the gate and makes fnue pies;
VII. can somebody he.
Somebody looks with roguish eyes
Up through her tangled hair;
somebody's me. /" she says; but ther
Somebody does't care"
Every Other Saturday. :.
The Mineral argus., 1885-01-08

Miss Nichols, until lately County Super
intcudent Of Public Schools, is principal
OF AN institute Of her own founding, for
tine education Of young ladies, is a
woman of great force OF character,
much learning, possessed OF a kind
heart, and.is universally estcemed.'
Higley and Jack Arnold have the
skeleton Of a Mastodon cached in some
unfrequentcd spot in the mountains,
and talk Of gathering up the remains
Of the monster and placing them on
exhibition. They are looking after ad-
ditional attractions for the opening
nigh Among the stars already en-
gagged are Gus. Hitler. slight-of-hsnd
performer; Charley Rhodes, slack-wire
walker, light ..snd heavy balar. ing; ).
Bradford Mills, trapez performer and
general "tumbler;" Jim Corcoran, liv-
ing skeleton; Shorty Mills, dwarf; Jim.
Bailey, giant; n. +. Dinsmore, Albino
girl; ARGrs representative, snake
charmer. Friday" will act as outside
crier Of curiosities, comprising as it does
nm aggregation Of stars Of the first mag.
nitudc. TO guarantee the success ol
the greatest on csrth" the first stand
will be made ut Rustic. Reserved seats
for ladies'.
The Mineral argus., 1885-01-08
c CHICA a G q
COTTAGE
ORGAN

Hrs attained a standard Of excellence which
admits of no superior.
Il confirms every Improvements that inventive
:cnins. s'siit and nicney can l'rosiuce.
Connecticut western news., 1885-04-29
ASHLEY FALLS.

Harry Macrea and wife of Hudson, N. Y, spent the Sabbath here.
 The pews in the church will be sold for the ensuing year Saturday next at 2 P. M.
 It has been discovered by resident of this place that it is unpleasant to take burdock bitters clear.
 An excursion from this place to Bridgeport and Seaside Park is talked of for May 1s. Full particulars next week.
 The sympathy of the community is with George Shelley, who for several weeks past has been confined to his bed nearly helpless with what is supposed to be sciatic rheumatism.
 Wallace Jones of Newtown was in town over Sunday visiting ''old friends. '"
 It is talked strongly of opening hos pital in this place. Talk is cheap, but no doubt there is need of one here three doctors in the village.
 A short tune ago the back room of A. LeRoy's store witnessed a thorough sweetening. A customer hit the faucet of molasses cask with his foot uninten- tionally opening it, and when the room was visited again about S30 worth of rooloaaOo covorad kha floor
Connecticut western news., 1885-04-29
COLLINsVILLE.

Frederick, eldest son of William J. and Emma E. Shook, died near Chiea- go, Ills, April 21, of malaIial fever, aged 34 years. The body was brought to Collinsville and buried in the family lot. He was unmarried. The Shook family i've think were formerly from Canaan.
 Your reporter had 8 delicious pie-plant pie April 9, from plants in his garden.
 Trailing arbutus is now plenty; cow slips will soon follow.
 The long desired rain came April 26.
 Many boys are now barefoot
 One resolute boy bathed in the river April 9.
 The annual offering of burnt incense now ascends from many gardens.
 Daniel Fl. Carpenter has returned from his winters soiourn iu Florida
 Deacon JoEn R. Andrus has bought a small farm near Leesburg, in Florida, and removed there with his family, and they express themselves much pleas cd with the climate, fruits and flowers.
 Isaac J. Barnes, Charles L. Barnes, Adna N. Barnes and Frank A Tryon have gone to Colorado county, Texas, where they will conduct ranch of 30eO acres, with numerous cattle and horses.
 Rev Bernard OR. Sheridan, for the past 15 years the beloved priest over St Patrick's church, has closed his labors here and, by direction of the bishop, goes to Middletown. Protestants as well as Catholics greatly loved the man for his gentle department and his numerous charities.
Connecticut western news., 1885-04-29
GOSH E V.

Moses Gray is having his house and barns painted.
 Cyrus Crandall is having his house painted and is repairing generally.
 Charles Cottrell, while splitting wood one day last week, raised his axe to strike and loosen a stick that was fro zen down, caught the axe on a clothes line over his head in such a manner that the bit of the axe struck him on the head, cutting deep and long gash. Dr North sewed up the wound, pronounce ing it not dangerous.
 F. A. Lucas of West Goshen, while grooming his horse out doors had him hitched with halter, ,slip-noosed around his nose. Mir Lucas contrived, how we do not know, to insert his thumb in the moose, when the horse jumped, break ing Mir Lucas thumb and otherwise in- turing his hand.
 Rurrett North of New York is visit ing at J. H. North's.
 Willard Gaylord is tearing down and getting ready for his carpenters. Lew is Curtiss of South Norfolk is to do his work.
 Messrs E. Norton and Edward Stew art, both of Torrington, are painting for Chester Riley.
 Frank Blakesley of Burryille is paint ing for his brother, Charles Blakesley, who has taken Ivy tower to paint.
Connecticut western news., 1885-04-29
SOUTH CANAAN.

The rain of Sunday last was grateful ly absorbed by thirsty earth. Yegeta- tion has taken a fresh start and we may not have so backward season after all.
 A great deal of land has been plough ed ready for oats and but little done in the way of gardening, ss the frost is not all out of the ground.
 Many attended the burial of MT Miles Miner at the Falls Village cemetery, ana much sympathy was expressed for the widow and aged parents.
 The burial of MT Charles Munson, son of Augustus Munson of Canaan noun tain, was attended at the cemetery near the church OF Saturday afternoon. The Rev Mir Lewis oficiated.
 The usual spring recreation of house cleaning is being indulged in with wig or, and some notable housekeepers have nearly or quite finished.
 The summer birds seem to have near ly all arrived and are very welcome af- ter the dreariness of the long, cold win ter.
 Who IS going to announce the first boquet of arbutus It is later this year than your correspondent has ever known.
 John Hunt, who has been on the way to recovery, has had a serious relapse.
Connecticut western news., 1885-04-29
aHEEEIELn.

MT P. F. Bradford returned last Sat urday evening from a six weeks visit to the south.
 MT Archie S. Mills of Detroit, Mich ., is stopping at his mothers, Mrs Henry Dresser's.
 Mir and Mrs Frank Noble left this place last Friday morning for New York, where they. will take up their residence. They will be very much missed among their large circle of friends.
 The remains of Mir Ensign Butts of Canaan was brought to this place for burial last Sunday.
 The Sheffield choral union will hold their first meeting this Wednesday ev- ening in the Congregational chapel. They meet once every two weeks and anyone may become g member for the small sum of twenty-five cents.
 The South Carolina colored troupe gave a concert here last Thursday even- ing, and Mrs LAvander, the leader, de- hvered lecture. They returned Sat urday evening and held prayer meetings in the Town hall on Sunday afternoon and Monday evening.
 Mir Frank Van Ostrem of Winsted, Conn.,, spent the Sabbath in town, the guest of MT J. H. Field.
Connecticut western news., 1885-04-29
EAST CANAAN.

William Fenn has returned to this place and will work for Charles Adam.
 Harvey Dunham has moved from the Cornish Rood place to the Grove Dun ham farm.
 Edward Rose started last week for Geneva, N. r., overland route, and drove his brown mare, " Betsey Baker"
 A. B. Garfield has moved into his re- cently-purchased residence between the stores.
 Myron Bunnell of Winsted will move into the house vacated by Garfield.
 Talmadge Pulver has been making general improvements about his place in the way of painting, gravel drives and walks, and now has one of the pleas antest homes in our village.
 T. Toussant has been grading about his place, former site of the old 'Char- ter Oak hotel" :" and improving appear ances generally.
 George Beebe is building a woodshed and despite the cry of hard times i'm provements are in order all about us.
 Henry Beardsley is painting Lyman Dunning's residence.
 Ensign Butts died at the residence of Lyman Dunning last Friday night. Flu neral services were held at Mir Dun- ning's residence on Sunday afternoonj burial at Sheffield. He was 5S years of age and had spent the greater part of his life in Canaan.
 Mrs Anson Lawrence, with her sister, is visiting friends ill New York city.
 If you should need the services of a dentist we would advise you to call on Anson Lawrence. He has been quite a sufferer with toothache and finally called on two physicians and a dentist who could do nothing for him. He says he finally went at the job himself and after two hours hard work got it out him. self.
Connecticut western news., 1885-04-29
N RNT.

Miss Annie B. Gibbs returned home last Saturday, having spent the winter in Bridgeport and Norwalk.
 Miss Sarah Helsten instructs the will lage school here this term.
 Mrs A. Fuller and daughters have moved from the rectory, which they have occupied during the past year. They go to Clifton Springs. N. Y.
 Rev A. Richey of New York has &C., cepted the call to become rector of St Andrews parish and is soon to occupy the new rectory.
 Ernest Ward has been appointed sex ton of St Andrews church.
 The heavy rain Sunday prevented many from attending church. Quite a number, however, braved the storm and were in their usual places. There is considerable religious interest among the people here. Extra meetings are being held at the Congregational church, AkO ASVCAucO AuO N0EJ AAbcI- esting. Many young people have be- come converts and there is also an awak- ening among the church members.
 The death of Deacon John Berry oc- cured at his home, North Kent, on Sunday morning, after long and pain full illness. MT Berry has been for many years resident of Kent, a man of solid character and excellent principles, whose place in society and in the church can not we'll be filled. The funeral takes place at his late residence Wednesday morning, April %.
 There is considerable sickness about town. The measles are doing their worst in our midst, claiming many vic- tims, even to your correspondent, who has had hard struggle with them, com ing out first best, however. There have been not less than 100 cases in the vil- lage and vicinity.
Connecticut western news., 1885-04-29
GREAT BARRKNGTON.

There IS nothing very exciting in this busy village, only the great numbers of boss mechanics and boss tramps which are seen on our streets, some looking for work and some of the tramps looking for good place to beg or wanting to find place where they can help them selves.
 Mir Madden is making repairs on his house on Castle street. Mir Taylor, the clothier, has number of men at work on his new house on South street. Mir Reed is repairing the stone cutter shop and fixing it for dwelling. and Mrs Oscar Fellows has her house well under way, and Wm s. Barnum has commene, ed on his new dwelling, all three on Pope street. MT French has commenc- ed on his new house on Russell avenue, and Mrs Hopkins has SO many men at work that I can not count them; one reason is they have built Q tight board fence about 10 feet high, 80 that sight seers cannot interfere and posted notices at the gate-ways not to enter without pass.
 Messrs Moore & Cook have settled their difficulty. Mir Moore has the mer chandise and Cook has got his share in cash.
Connecticut western news., 1885-04-29
WEST CORNWALL.

Irving J. Scoville of Plainville spent last week at the homestead on Cream Hill.
 George Hughes is in New York this week with business and sight seeing on the same string.
 Our village school opened on Monday with Miss Alice New as instructress.
 The dime sociable will be held with Mrs Isaac Marsh this evening.
 S.. Adams is in New Haven this week as juryman in United States court.
 Hon G. H. Oldfeld finished his duties as law-maker in Hartford last week. He, in company with his sister, Mrs Newton Heath, are visiting in New York the present week.
 George Potter, Jr, has left his bed and board to join the caravan of Van Am burg's, which opened up in Amenia, N. r., last Saturday.
 S. Whitney & Son are putting ve- randall on the sunny side of Joseph Nal inson's residence - a great improve ment for Riverside avenue.
 Our young people met at Moses G. Buffers last Wednesday evening for a social time, including "ight fantastic trip," until after the midnight hour. All report good time and fine enter tainment.
 F. W. Yutzler is moving partitions, plastering, painting, papering and mak- ing general improvements about his new home. He will serve at his rooms deli cious ice cream, root beer and all the temperance drinks during the summer.
 Miss Jennie Ocain of this place and Mir Frank Squires of Bridgeport were married at Amenia last Wednesday, the 22d inst. The newly married couple are soon to remove to Washington, Conn, where the bliss of housekeeping will commence.
 The many friends of John Wood, Jr, will be glad to learn that he is slowly improving from his long-continued ill., ness. His mother still remains with him at Harlem, N. Y., where he has been sick, and both will return as soon as his health permits.
 The grand opening of millinery goods has commenced at the fancy goods em- porium and is by all accounts the larg- est, finest and most complete line ever displayed in Cornwall An experienced milliner is in attendance and the facili- ties for getting up just 8 Glove of 8 bonnet" were never more desirable than this season. Goods shown with pleasure and an early call solicited.
Connecticut western news., 1885-04-29
CORNwAkn BRIDGE.

The water pipes are being laid to SUD- ply the creamery, which is to be com pleted soon, the location being at the old depot, which will be thoroughly ov- erhauled.
 Lester R. Dennigar, who has been in the employ of the Cornwall Bridge iron company for the past five years, moves this week with his family to Falls vil- lage, where they will keep house in the Bradley residence. They have the kind wishes of friends here.
 Hon Victory c. Beers returned last week from Hartford, where he has faith fully represented this town with his worthy associate, George H. Oldfield, in the past session of the legislature.
 Some of the children who attend school here, having been exposed to indignant scarlet fever, it was thought expedient and safer that the school be closed for two weeks, which was done. A few "growlers" who have had the loathsome disease, or belong out of the district Out we kindly have let them send their children here) or those who have not attended school meeting in the district for a number of years, or those who find fault with what others do and constantly tell what they would have done had they been there, are the class met in this important case as opposition to closing school for a few days. The officers of the district under. stand their business and what counsel they require they will select.
 Road repairing has commenced, and the way farmers are turning over the soil indicates numerous crops soon to be planted or sown.
 The recent rain gives a more spring like appearance to mother earth, and farmers are patiently waiting for theil pastures to help them out, as hay is get. ting scarce.
 Thomas Van Alstyne, who has had charge of the furnace here as founder for the past few years, has gone to Shelby Iron Works, Ala, to take care of furnaces there. The gentleman thor. oughly understands the business and il is hoped by his numerous friends here he will meet with meritorious success
Connecticut western news., 1885-04-29
HALIsBURY.

Miss Mollie Johnson, who has been spending the winter with friends at Hyde Park, N. r., has returned. Her father accompanied her and will spend the summer with her.
 Judge Jewell of New Hartford spent Sabbath at home.
 Marcia, a 16-year-old daughter of Will liam Parsons of Riverton, Conn, died last Wednesday. The remains were brought here for interment Friday.
 William Keyworth, who has been in England the past two years, has return ed and is in the employ of the Salisbury cutlery handle company.
 Mrs William D. Reid has moved to Cheshire, Conn.
 AlAnson Houghtaling and wife of Phil mont, N. r., are spending the week with Mrs Scribner, Mrs Houghtaling's mother
 John c. Landon made flying busi- ness trip to Hudson on Monday.
 The funeral of Mrs Thomas Day was attended at the house Sunday afternoon, Rev Mir George officiating. Mrs Day had been ill about a month. Apoplexy was the cause of her death. Her age was 78 years.
 Frederick Bushnell bought farm os 150 acres near Willimantic last week. He intends taking possession of it at once and IS moving there this week.
 Col A. H. Fenn of Winsted was in town on Friday.
 Mrs Charles Fitzgerald of Richmond. Mass, has moved into the rooms over Mir Glenn's store and will soon open 8 frst-class millinery and dress-making establishment.
 Mrs George Cofing is confined to the house by sickness.
 Mac Warner has fully recovered and Monday evening he returned to college.
Connecticut western news., 1885-04-29
9OUTHRKKLD.

Charles N. Cook moved back to this village last Saturday, after residence in Lee. Mass, for the past three years or so. He expecls to fill place in the whip shop.
 Alice Cook stopped at her mothers, E. E. Van Deusen's, Saturday night.
 Rev A. N. Benedict did not preach in town last Sabbath, having gone to see his friends in Bridgeport, Ct
 Miss E. Anna Hinman left her sisters, Mrs Edward Scoville's, for Hartford, last week.
 There was no preaching at either church in this village last Sabbath.
 The South6eld water company elect ed their officers Saturday evening, the 25th inst: Wm R. Baldwin, clerk; J. B. Haskell, L. Babb and E. Pettis, di. rectors; H. L. Barber, treasurer and collector,
Connecticut western news., 1885-04-29
Newspapers of To-Day.

People generally and even those who may be termed steady readers and close observers have but a faint conception of the magnitude and influence the press of this country has attained. From a careful examInation of the advance pages of the 1885 edition of the Ameri- can Newspaper Directory, issued May l, by George P. Rowell X Go of New York, it appears that there are IA, ,147 newspapers and periodicals published in the United States and Canada; of these the United States has F, ,973, an average of one paper for every 3S67 per sons. In 1884 the total number of news papers was less by 823 than at present, and while the gain this year is not so marked as in some previous years, it is still considerable. Kansas shows the greatest increase, the number being 7S, while Illinois follows with gain of 77. It is curious to notice that New York, the scene of so much political activity during the last campaign, should have only about one-third as many new pa- pers as the state of Pennsylvania As an index to the comparative growth and prosperity of different sections of the country, especially the territories, the number of new papers forms an inter- esting study and may we'll occupy the attention of the curious.