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Connecticut western news., 1885-12-16
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER Is, 1885
EVOLUTION EXEJIPLTFIED.

The roller skating craze at New Mill ford having subsided, MT Emmons re- fused to renew his lease which expired Nov. 21, so the rink was closed at that date, and The Gazette then advocated the establishing of a reading room, etc., in the rink (evolution No. 1 from skat- ing to reading) but it seems that New Milford is determined to culti- vate its heels instead of its head, for instead of establishing a reading room they have organized a social club which is called the Electric social clut' in honor of the electric light which has recently been introduced in that village. The club will have a series of dances in the rink, the first one being held tomor- row evening, Dec. IT.
 A club named after great light must also have another great light as its pres ident, so the club have wisely chosen as president, Editor Bolles, that great light or apostle of evolution. (here comes in evolution No. 2, from reading to dane ing). In this they recognize the eternal fitness of things, for the electric light and the doctrine of evolu' tion have both been recently introduced to New Milford. Bolles sometimes practices what he breaches, for if degen. erating from public library and free reading room to shin-dig is not pure unadulterated evolution, What Is
 Evolution Oh, evolution; what Q wonderful doctrine, or modern inven. tion rather. Only inflate it with plenty of gas and it unfoldS like balloon, but like balloon it carries but little weight and is not of practical use, yet it is SC convenient in making ascents or de- scents. If you want to rise from the level of the skating rink to the height Of public library or free reading room just turn on the gas, and up you go; then when you want to descend to a shin-dig just pull the valve cord, and down you go.
Connecticut western news., 1885-12-16
MISSIONARY NEUS.

The speedy surrender of king Thebaw of Burma without conditions to the Eng fish General Prendergast, and the fact that Thebaw had murdered all of his relatives when he ascended his throne, so that there are no claimants for the royal scepter, make 1t necessary for the English to assume the administration of that realm. Accordingly Lord Duff ferin, the Viceroy of India has arranged to administer the Burmese government provisionally in the name of Queen Vic toria. When the British soldiers reach ed Mandalay, they found the foreign residents safe. Upper Burma will be open to tue free and safe residence of foreigners. This will add 19O,OOO square miles of territory and about D. l 900, 1000 people to our mission field in Burma, and it is new call to faith and prayer and for enlarged contributions. Thus, more than 4,00O, GOO of people are added to the dominion of England, and mission work can now safely be prose- cuted under British protection. The Baptist missionaries formerly at Bhamo are now at Rangoon, awaiting the results of events.
 A whole town in China has adopted Christianity as result of deliverance from cholera in answer to special prayer. The people have remained steadfast fol several months, and are building a chapel for themselves
 There is not "a single missionary in the valley of the Amazon.
Connecticut western news., 1885-12-16
What Tommy Did."

John Habberton author of "Helen's Babies" says: "What Tommy Did would be worthy of the serious consid- eration of parents if it were possible for any one to be other than wildly mirthful over the saintlinesses and dreadfulnesses of the little hero. Tommy is an ideal boy-one of the kind which are by turns unendurable and angelic, which changes parents from young to old, and from old to young again many times a day. We pity parents who fail to read this book there is no time in the day, nor any day in the week. in which its pages will not dispel care" The Chicago Tribune pronounces it book that twill delight every boy and girl, and every mother too, who will find in it book that can be read over and over again to suit the unsuitable capacities of youthful listeners and vet never sicken the reader with any weakness or nonsense in its compo sition. It has just been published II dainty delightful shape, fine cloth, rich ly ornamented binding by Alden, tn; Revolution" publisher, at half it. former price, 30 cents. Alden's IA page illustrated catalogue (price cent condensed catalogue free), of his i'm mense list of standard books, is wonde as we'll as joy to book lovers. John R Alden, Publisher, New York.
Connecticut western news., 1885-12-16
THE BETTER WAY,
OR HOW

OK HOW
 The Connecticut Western News Gives
 it's Subscribers and Advertisers
 Value Received for their Money.
 We endeavor to make The News itSef worth the subscription price and con- clude that we do, for we hear no com plaint from our subscribers, aud yet, at the same time we are aware that the majority of country papers give their subscribers premiums to keep them good natured or to induce them to pay up arrearages.
 We do not offer premiums or directly club with other papers or magazines because the keeping of such accounts or records would absorb large portion of the time which must to be devoted to the paper in order to maintain its standard, but we do indirectly give our subscribers an opportunity, through Egleston's subscription agency to club The News with 5000 or more different periodicals.
 This method of clubbing The News with other periodicals does not rob the paper of the time which legitimately belongs to it and which is essential to make an interesting paper, for 1t will readily be seen that it is easier to keep an account of 5000 items with one sub- scription agency than to keep an &C., count of one item with 5000 different publishers.
 MT Egleston's advertisement in an- other column tells the story and 1t is not necessary for us to review it further than to explain that his offer of "two papers for the price of one" is dish of his own cooking. We do not offer any chromos or premiums with The News, but do not object to Mir Egleston offer ing them if he chooses to. The Farm Journal is a valuable paper and no doubt the publishers of that journal will greatly increase their circulation by introducing it through Egleston's sgen- cy to the readers of The News.
 Bear in mind that some publishers who offer 1.-two papers for the price oi one, or, three papers for $2. year in advance" charge at the rate of $2.50 in actcance for their 1ceekly paper alone on all subscriptions for less than a year. Others charge $2.50 year if not paid in advance or even g. 50 in single wrap. pers. The terms of The News indepen. dent of Egleston's agency, are printed at the head of the first and second pag. es, to which reference is made, and are at the same proportionate rate for three or six months as for year, and no extra price is charged for papers in single wrappers.
 Lastly, word to advertisers. Nil Egleston has the names and post office addresses of 10000 farmers in all parts of the United States. He proposes to mail copy of The News to each ad. dress, mailing from 200 to 500 copies each week until the 10000 is reached. Advertisers, especially the owners or agents of proprietary articles, should appreciate this opportunity of placing their advertisements in 10000 homes in ] ell parts of the land.
Connecticut western news., 1885-12-16
CONNECTICUT PATENTS.

The following patents were granted to citizens of Connecticut bearing date December l, 1885. Reported expressly for this paper by Louis Bagger X Co.,, mechanical experts and solicitors of patents, Washington, D. c. Advice free:-
 Appleton, H. P, Norwich, knob at tachment.
 Bishop, J. w, New Haven, fire extin- quisher.
 Hubbard, G. M., New Haven, Bridle- bit
 Ingersoll, Simon, Stamford, gun and projectile for throwing life lines.
 Inman, J. L., and E. H. Stevens, Put nam, picking-shoe for looms.
 Johnson, A. w, New Haven, ruf1ing attachment for sewing machines.
 Knous, F. F., Hartford, magazine fire arm.
 Linnis, T. J., Hartford, letter scale. Mallory, Amos, mystic bridge, float i detecting mechanism for looms.
 Marlin, J. M, New Haven, ball bear ing for shafts
 Marlin, J. NJ, New Haven, ball bear ings. 1 Merwin, N. w., New Haven, bread cutter.
 Northall, w. H., Bridgeport, vice.
 G" " " bench vice
 O'Connor, Stephen, Bridgeport, sew ing machine.
 Rars, Adrian, Waterbury, mold fo casting seamless tubing.
 Silliman, E. B., Bridgeport, making magnets self keeping.
 Smith, J. P, Glastonbury, butter ant cheese knife.
 Spencer, G. H., and J. B., Mantle shingle slicing machine.
 Taft, G. w., Abingdon, Machine fo making, repairing and cleaning roads
 Wohlfarth, 0. F., and c. w. Wake field, Norwich, car brake. (Reissue).
Connecticut western news., 1885-12-16

The MESSAGE of CHRISTMAS, 30 cents, by Newberry and Towne; and the CHRISTMAS GIFT, 9 cents, by Rosabel, are two neat and sweet little Cantatas for Christmas children, just published by Oliver Ditson & Go. Both are simple, contain good songs and dialogues, and introduce Santa Claus and his gifts. Winnie Worrell, the orphan girl, gives a touch of pensiveness to the Christmas Gift, and brings out the loving charity of the little girls and boys. This is the easiest of the two Cantatas. The Mes sage of Christmas begins with an ice cave scene, introducing Santa Claus, Winter, a Storm Herald, and Jack Frost. The other scenes are around the Christmas Stockings.
Connecticut western news., 1885-12-16
so OUTHERN NEW MARLBORO UGH
Legend of North Norfolk.

Legend of North Norfolk. Sixty y'ars or more have vanished Since the days when Elder Babccck, Pastor of a church in CoIebrook, Came 0, CT into Norrherr Norfolk, Preached and laborel, taught the peup'e His peculiar faith and doctrine, And little church was gathered or he Baptist faith and order; As their number were ircreasing They, house of worship ueeded And materials were collected, And they framed and raised the building, And they wrought till near completion,
 Now Nathan Green was somewhat angry And denounced the whole procee ing, Did not want church SO hear him, And within hs hearts recesses Vowed it meyer should b. finished.
 Now Nathan had an old mpanion In the person of John Barden; And they put their Leads together Secretly discussed the matter Der bottle of the ardent Aud when they were half sea's over,'' Green to Barden made proposal To go out and fire The building, Offering hin a sum of money; This proposal was rejected, Till loGg draught from the bottle Gave him all the courage needed, And he took the proffered money And immediately departed
 Soon the rushing flames made headway And the work of months consumed; hus their house of worship vanished.
 Now John Barden's disappearance Quick ar used a strong suspicion. He was traced and track, arrested; When he saw the fate before him Made full. complete confession. Turned States evidence 'gainst Green And was by the court acquitted.
 Then the people all about there. Pastors, Deacons and Committees. Got toge her, held meeting. Then of Green, sternly demanded Recompense for past misdoings. One alterraI1yc they gave him He must build house of worship In the place of one con sumed, Or to Wethersfield shou travel.
 So Nathan Green at last d, cided To erect another building On another spot selected, On the hill just by the State line, Which in due time was completed.
 This the history, this the story Of the old church in North Norfolk. w.L
Connecticut western news., 1885-12-16
D1sTRICT OF SALISBURY, ss, Probate

nISTRICT OF SALISBURY, ss, Probate U Court. December If, A. D., 1885.
 Estate of Fannie D. Smith, late of Salisbury in said strict deceased.
 Upon the application of Mrs Sarah A. Clark of said Salisbury praying that an instrument in writing purporting to be the last will ana testament ot said Fannie D. Smith, deceased, may be proved. approved. allowed and admit ed to probate ss per application on file more fully appears, tis
 Ordered. That said application be heard and determined at the Probate Office in Salisbury m said districto on the 2Gth day of December A. D. 1885, at 9 o'clock &. m , and that notice be given of the pendency of said application and the tune and place of hearing thereon, by publishing the same twice in some news paper having circulation in said district, and by posting a copy thereof, on the public sign post in the town of Salisbury in said District. Attest,
 DONALD T. WARNER. Judge.
Connecticut western news., 1885-12-16
DIED.

RED-At Lakeville, December 12, Ed ward W. Reid, youngest son of Rev l.. H. Reid, aged 21 years. SMITH-At Sheffield, Mass, December 12, Eli Smith, aged about 70 years. GoRDoN-At Sheffield, Mass, December 12, Joseph Gordon tcolored) aged about 40 years.
 PARKER-At Lee, Mass, December 13, Ephriam Parker aged about 70 years. SAGE-At Colebrook, December 10, Hi. ram Sage.
 LAwRENCE-At Millbrook. December 10, Mrs Penuel Lawrence, aged 80 years. GUERNSEY Amenia, N. Y, Decem. Der 9, Dr Desault Guernsey, aged 5 years.
Connecticut western news., 1885-12-16

A T A Court Of Probate holden at North Ca A nam, within and for the district of Ca naan, on the lst day of December, 1885.
 Present, Jacob B. Hardenbergh, judge.
 Estate of Ozias }o t, late of Canaan, within said district. deceased.
 Application having been made to this court for the granting of letters of administration on said estate.
 probate office in said North Canaan on the 18th day of December, 1885, at l o'clock in the afternoon and that notice thereof be given by publishing thIs order three times in the Connecticut Western News, newspaper pub ton therein. Certified from record.
 JACOB B. HARDENBERGH, judge.
Connecticut western news., 1885-12-16
Very Remarkable Recovery

Mir Geo. V. Willing, of Manchester, Mich, writes: My wife has been al- most helpless for five years, so helpless that she could not turn over in bed alone. She used two bottles of Electric bitters, and is so much improved that she is able now to do her own work, "
 Electric bitters will do all that is claimed for them. Hundreds of testi- monials attest their great curative pow CTS. Only fifty cents a bottle at W. H. Camps.
Connecticut western news., 1885-12-16
LegaI Notices.
STATE OF CONNECTICUT !

LIINIIF ILIU NUIN TIT, DISTRICT OF SALISBURY SS. PROBATE U Court, December l2, A. D. 1885
 Estate of Maria Cooper. late of said Salis- bury, in said district. deceased.
 Pursuant to an order from ihe court of pro- bate for said district, will be sold at public auction to the highest bidder on the e3d day of December, 1885, at 9 o'clock the forenoon unless previously disposed or at private salel all of the real estate of said deceased, consist. ing of about one acre of land more or less, with a dwelling house thereon standing situated in the northeriy part of sad Salisbury on east side of tue highway leading from Wetaug Val. ley to Sheffield.
 Sale to take place on premises. Terms cash
 DWIGHT ALLYN, Administrator.
Connecticut western news., 1885-12-16

It is worth remembering that nobody enjoys the incest surroundings if in bad health. There are miserable people about to-day with one foot in the grave, to whom a bottle of Parker's Tonic would do more good than all the doctors and medicines they have ever used.
Connecticut western news., 1885-12-16

B.H. DOUGLASS & SONS CAPSI- CUM COUGH DROPS are the result of over forty years experience in com pounding cough mixtures. They are the best. Sold everywhere. Price 15 cts. per or. pound.
Connecticut western news., 1885-12-16

"For real merit, says one of the most celebrated Prima Donnas, "R. H. DOUG LASS & SONS CAPSICUM COUGH DROPS for irritation of the throat are superior to anything have ever used. |" Sold everywhere. Price Is cts. per qr. pound.
Connecticut western news., 1885-12-16
nIsTRICT OF SALISBURY ss. PROBATE

Y NIN N. D Court, December 5, 1885.
 Estate Of Mary J. Reed, late of Salisbury. in said district, deceased.
 Upon the application of William B. Perry of Salisbury praying that an instrument in writ ing purporting to be the last will and tests- ment of said Mary J. Reed, deceased, may be proved, approved, allowed and admitted to probate as per application on file more fully appears, 1t IS
 Ordered: That said application be heard and determined ar the probate office Tn Salisbury on the 18th day of December A ID. 1885, at nine o'clock in the forenoon, and that notice be the time and place of hearing thereon, by pub fishing this oruer twice in a weekly newspaper having 8 circulation in said probate district. and by posting copy thereof on the public sign-post in the town of Salisbury in said district. Attest,
 DONALD T. WARNER, judge.
Connecticut western news., 1885-12-16

Advertisements placed st Publishers Low est Rates in all periodicals.
 Printers material furnished on commits ion on manufacturers prices.
 Subscriptions received for all periodicals at Lowest Clubbing Rates and all Books furnish ell at Wholesale prices to single purchasers.
 as- New York office of Eglestnn's Subscrip- tion agency. 4w-to janl
Connecticut western news., 1885-12-16

The 25th anniversary of the marriage of O. D. Hunt and Silvia Whiting was celebrated by surprise party at Win sted, Friday evening December 4.
Connecticut western news., 1885-12-16
7FaoelerS' Guide.
uOUsAroNIc RAILROAD.

E H
 December ia, 1885, PASSENGER TRAINS LEAyk CANAAN. oorNo Nouru, 6 o2a. m, Special for Pitisheld. North Adams
 and Albany. i2.30 p. m, for Pittsacld, with throuph car for
 Albany, via State Line. Conneotine
 for the Vest 7.4s D. m, for pittsheld. ii.2i a. m, Sunday Passenger for pittsheld.
 LEAVE CANAAN, ooINo SOUTH, 9.40 a. m. for Bridgeport and New Yort, ,t,h
 through car. 500 p. m,, for Bridgeport and New York win
 Through Drawing. Room Car. ao5 p. m, MIX Train, for Bridgeport. c S5 ?. m, for Falls Village sunday Miik. 5 10 P. m., for BridrepoFt and
 New York. Connect at Brookfold Junction with trains to and from DAnbury.
 0, W. WOOD, H. D. AvERfII.
 Asst eupt. General Tiakst An.mt. General oaaoea, Bridgeport. cA.
Connecticut western news., 1885-12-16

There is Keokuk girl with such good sized mouth that she has to be measur- ed for her toothbrushes.
Connecticut western news., 1885-12-16
BORN.

WNcHELL-At Cornwall Bridge, Decem- Der 8, daughter to George and Fan nie Winchell.
Connecticut western news., 1885-12-16
|'!lg s|'!Ilsg|ht g'II gfnts*

Subscription Accountable date on the colored slip Of paper with the name of the sub scriber shows the time to Nvh ich tho sMb- scrIptiOm is paid; thus, R. D. Smith 5Juls6, indicates that Mir. Smith has paid for his paper to July 5, 1885. It's hoped that subscribers will see to 1t that theil acconnt, indicated by the date on their papers, is always correct and when they pay for 8 renewal of their subscription, will ob serve whether their date changed to indicate the proper credit and in the event of all error to ln- form us for correction at once. No claims Tor er- TOTS in these accounts wil thereafter be considered unless presented within thirty uny s after the payment is claimed to have bein made, as the regular receipt ofthe paper with the date to which the subscription is paid plainly printed as correst.
Connecticut western news., 1885-12-16
G. ". SCOVILLE,

G. ". SCOVILLE, UNDERTAKER AND EMBALMER. Everything requisite for Burial Purposes urnished at the Shortest Possible Notice. Calls by Telephone "Norfolk Drug Store.' Residence and shop on 'The Green"
 NORFOLK, CONN.
Connecticut western news., 1885-12-16
THIS SPACE

THIS SPACE
 is reserved for A. l.. Brown X Son, Falls Village, Ct, who have secured this territory for the sale of a new "Self-Feeding Boiler" for house heating, that can be managed as cas- fly as Q parlor stove burning about the same amount of fuel, requires no brick work and with which they guarantee to heat from Four to any number of rooms found in an ordinary house, for the same price as other parties are asking for Hot Air Furnaces. Information in regard to same cheer fully given. Write for
 CIRCULARS.
Connecticut western news., 1885-12-16
R. I. TAYLOR,
 CIothieF.

To all who are in want of Clothing for Fall and Winter we want to say few words. We have in our Fall Stock, selected with caro and bought as low as the lowest. We propose to sell it Rt prices that will allow us all A chance to live. We do not advertise 10 give it away or to sell it for less than cost; the public is growing tired of this kind of advertising. Every one knows, we ought to know that no merchant can afford to give away goods or to sell them At loss tunless damagedl. We all want to make living and do it in an honest way. We want to call your attention to few things to be found at our store and ask you 10 call and see them.
Connecticut western news., 1885-12-16
IoUuS ". HARVEY.

UNRACnER CT Piano Foitc, Organ and Voice. A Lessons th Improvisation given Co advanced Pupils, Residence, Lakuyllc Conn, Al Canaan every Monday. iYMa
Connecticut western news., 1885-12-16
Business Cards.
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A TToRNRY and Counsellor al Law, Judge oi "A Probate. etc.. Canaan, Conn
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-06-01

Special to the Globe.
TROY N. Y, May 31.--When Gilbert
G.. Thompson, prominent lumber mer-
chant, died in 1884,, society was shocked by
Antoinette A. Barker declaring herself as
Thompsonss wife and entitled to her dover
right in his estate, which is estimated at
more than 500, 600. When the viii was
offered for probate objection was made by
the woman that no provision
had been made for her, but the will
was admitted, and she then began nineteen
suits against persons who had purchased
real estate of Thompson. Yesterday a set
Element was effected which will result in
the withdrawal of all the complaints in
these actions. A sister of the plaintiff was
ThompsonS wife and died in 1875. An
toinette had resided with 1.-The family, and
she claimed that after her sister died
Thompson and Miss Barker made solemn
agreement to live together as man and
wife, and did SO until his death and
that Thompson frequently introduced her
to friends as his wife. He was an invalid
some time before his death. and Miss Barker
nursed him with unremitting attention. The
suits brought by her have been on the cal
endar four years. 1t is stated that she will
be paid $1,000 besides her legal expenses.
She said to-day that she would not accept
the settlement unless she was acknowl-
edged as ThompSon's widow, and that she
authorized her attorneys to accept settle
ment on that condition only.