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Connecticut western news., 1885-10-07

hall there were many novelties pump kins weighing 50 to 60 pounds, with great variety of potatoes, cabbages, squashes and melons, s,-reminders that 'the melon cholic days have come."
 Around the poultry house there was constant crowd, who found the 163 cag- es full of fine fowls of all breeds, with snow-white geese and gold-bronze tur- keys. The greatest idea of all was that a large hoot owl which had been guilty of catching several turkeys, was taken in trap at Sheffield and being placed among the poultry was awarded pre- mium.
 Thursday, the second day, was devot- ed to the exhibition of horses, the en- tries being farm horses IS. team horses 9, carriage horses 5, mares and colts IS, stallions 4, yearlings and two-year-old colts 34, single horses IS. Again, for the second or third time, William H. Palmer of Afford received the first pre- mium of S15 on his stallion ''Wilkes Spirit. Of carriage horses Wellington Smith of Lee received first premium for those over 154 hands high, and for those under that measurement w. R. Allen of Pittsfield received like award. Among horsemen the general interest of the day centered on the trial of speed of the 2.33 class at P. NJ. The race was won by John Stallman of Lee, b g "H. H. Brown" after five heats, with F. s. Gross of Lee, b ''Volunteer Wilkes" second Best time 2.32f. Between the heats the immense Percheron horses, one weighing 20O0 pounds, were exhib- tied by w. R. Allen of Pittstield. At P. NJ. came the trial of speed in the 2. 50 class. There were several entries and the race was won by Rev I. w. Smith of Otis, who brought his b g, ''Ethan, 'to the front, thus showing that Congregational horse can out-distance the saloon keepers animals.
 Friday witnessed the close of the great exhibition. The forenoon was given up to the exercises in the hall, which was filled with people, all anxious to see and hear Rev Dr Eddy and ob- tain peep at the governor. The ad- dress by Dr Eddy was excellent, while Governor Robinson, in half hours speech, delighted the audience. Dr C.. B. Heath of Lee read poem and prayer was offered by Rev V. N. Traver of Great Harrington. The Germania band of Pittsfeld played several national airs; the premiums paid in cash were dis tributed, and the exercises of the filth exhibition came to close In the after noon came the important races. In the free to all class three horses appeared on the course and in three straight heats, the race was won by F.M Dodge, Pittsfeld, b g, "W. K.," with F. &. Gross, ''Volunteer Wilkes" second and Aaron Fowler of Coxsackie, N. r., 2, " Major A" third. Best time 2.30 In the three minute class five horses were driven and the race was won in three straight heats by Rev I. w. Smith, Otis, b g, "Fred," L. B. Brusie, Great Harrington, g, "Gofd Coin," second, D. B. McAulife, Great Burlington, b g, 'Little George, third. Best time 243. In the 2.38 class Eddie Dodge, Pittsfeld, bg, 'Dexter H., was first, D. Hurlburt, Great Darlington, ch g, CT. G." second, 0. H. Burtch, Co., pake, b g, Barnum," third. Best time 2.334.
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MAGISTRATES NOTICE.

TNHE undersigned, Registrars of Voters fer l the Town of North Canaan, hereby give notice that they will be in session on Thurs day, October l5, 1885, at the Town hall in said town, from 9 o'clock in the forenoon till 5 in the afternoon. for the purpose of making a list as nearly as practicable of those who are elect ors in said district, and who will be entitled 10 vote at an electors meeting to be holden ou Tuesday, November 3, 1885, aud for the pur- pose of receiving the applications of those who have rever been made electors in said town, and who claim that they are entitled to be made electors.
 They will also be in session at the same place on Thursday. October 22, from o'clock a m. till o'clock p. m., for the revision and correction of said list.
 F. BRONSON, Registrars of
 SAMUEL A. EDDY, Voters.
 Dated North Canaan, October T. 1885
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ASSESSORS, NOTTCE

A IL persons liable to pay taxes in the town 11 of North Canaan are hereby notified 10 bring ill their lists of all taxable property be- longing to them on the first day of October, 1885. duly sworn to according to law, on or be- fore the 31st day of October, 1885
 The law provides that ''where lists are not sworn to, the Assessors make out lists and add 10 per cent thereto the first year, 20 per cent the second yeer and 30 per cent the third year of such neglect or refusal" Blanks can be obtained at the Post Office.
 JOHN c. RICHMOND, 1
 EDMUND D. LAWRENCE, Assessors'
 North Canaan, October 2, 1885.
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1T. AND .. s. s. CONVENTION

At Hartford, Conn.,, October 9 and 10.
 A convention of Mission and Uuion Sunday school workers is to be held in Hartford at Warburton chapel, on Fri day and Saturday, October 9 and TO- Prominent workers of Connecticut will participate in the discussions. This convention is for all such workers in all sections of the state.
 On Friday evening B. F. Jacobs Esq, of Chicago, an eminent Sunday school worker and speaker of unusual power and eIouuence, will deliver an address.
Connecticut western news., 1885-10-07
MARRIED.

MoRGAN-GoLD-At Cream Hill, West Cornwall, September 30, by the Rev Charles N. Fitch, assisted by Rev William H. McDougall, MarthaWads- worth, daughter of T. s. Gold Esq, to Colin D. Morgan of Montreal, Canada.
 FRENCH -CARLEY-At Millerton, N. Y., September 19, by Rev D. H. Roys, Frederick w. French to Mary E. Car ley, both of Sharon, Ct. .. LAMAR -CARnEY-At Millerton, October 5, by Rev b. H. Roys, David Lainar to Sarah A. Carley, both of Sharon.
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An Imnortnnt Discovery.

The most important discovery is that 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- ton, but coughs, colds, bronchitis, asth- ma, hoarseness, and all affections of the throat chest and lungs, yield at once to its wonderful curative powers. If you doubt this, get a trial bottle free, at w. H. Camps drug store. ..
Connecticut western news., 1885-10-07
DIED.

GooDwN-At Collinsville, September 2l, Deacon Horatio N. Goodwin, aged 73 years. DAv1s-At Kent, October 3, William Davis aged about 65 years. DoUGLAs-At Brooklyn, October l, William Walter, aged Is months, son of MT and Mrs W. W. Douglas, and grandson of George Rudge of Shelf field, Mass.
 EvERErT-At North Ellsworth, Conn.,, October 3, Frank Everett, aged 35 years.
Connecticut western news., 1885-10-07

Subscrlption Accountable date on the colored slip of paper with the name of the sub scriber. shows the time to which the sEb- sCrfptiOn Is pnid; thus, k. B. Smith 5JulS5 indicates that Mir. Smith has paid fol his paper to July 5, 1885. It hoped that subscribers will see to 1t that theil account as indicated by the date on their papers. Is always correct. and when they pay Tor renewal of their subscription, will ob- serve whether their date ischanged to indicate the proper credit, and in the event of an error to in- form us Tor correction at once. No claims for CT TOTS in these accounte wilhereafter be considered unless presented within thirty dnys after the payment is claimed to have been made as the regular receipt ofthe paper with the date which the subscription is paid plainly printed as correct
Connecticut western news., 1885-10-07

A smooth complexion can be had by every lady who will use Parker's Tonic. For promptly regulating the liver and kidneys and purifying the blood, there is nothing like 1t. and this is the reason why it so quickly removes pimples and gives 0 rosy bloom to the cheeks.
Connecticut western news., 1885-10-07
REPORT OF [. M ". CONFERENCE.

The Litchfeld N. W. conference met in its annual meeting in the Congrega- tional church in Salisbury Tuesday, September %, at II A. NJ. Rev E. F. Atwood read the scriptures and Rev b. M. Moore offered prayer.
 The sermon was preached by Rev W. s. Cotton of Warren from I. Corinthians, xii, 27-"Now ye are the body of Christ and members in particular. The aim of the sermon was to show that the Church is an organic unit; that all its members, if true members at all, must be in vital union with Christ, its central life, and must show their vitality by va ried activity in all its Christian work. It was held that not fine discourses, nor elaborate music, nor pageantry of ele- gant forms and liturg1es make the power and promise of Church, but the ener- gy of spiritual life in each individual member of it.
 After bountiful collation., served in the Town hall, near the church, and dis pensed with that overfowing hospitality which always marks these occasions, the conference was organized, Rev D. M. Moore of Falls Village being chosen moderator and Rev w. S. Colton as scribe. The roll of Churches represent ing the conference, Il in all, Vas called and pastors and delegates responded. It was matter of regret that quite num- Der of the pastors as we'll as delegates were for various reasons unable to be present.
 The report of the state of the churches was then called for and their condition was reported as generally favorable. The topic proposed for discussion was Spiritual Power-1. The Bible idea of it. 2. How obtained. 3. How applied. These aspects of the subjects were dis cussed in order by Revs Atwood, Me Dougall, Goddard, Moore, Colton and others. The point specially emphasized by more than one speaker was, that the Church ought first, in true penitence and humility to wait united on God for the enforcement of the Spirit, and then the power for all needed work will be furnished.
 An address was made by Rev c. H. Bullard of Hartford in behalf of the American Tract society's work, followed by season of prayer, after which, with a hearty vote of thanks by the confer ence for the hospitality shown them the meeting adjourned.
 W. s. COUPON, Registrar.
Connecticut western news., 1885-10-07

SENATORIAL CONVENTION. H1HE Democratic Convention for the 18th Il Senate District will be held at New Mill ford on Saturday, the 24th October inst, at 1 o'clock p. m.. to nominate a Candidate for Senator of said District and the transaction of such business as may properly come before the Convention. By order of the Committee.
 Dated October 6, 1885,
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W. s. COUPON, Registrar.

The following report is part of that read, and was pronounced model.
 Congregational Church, North Canaan DELEGATES REPORT FOR ANNUAL MEETING
 OF LITCHFIELD NORTHWEST CONFERENCE
 AT SALISBURY, SEPTEMBER 29, 1885.
 Rev Mir Atwood has been with us since August 1, 1884 Last November he began Tuesday evening meeting at the parsonage. About January l other meetings were begun at the chapel and four evenings per week were thus occu- pied till about May l, These were not very largely attended, but some were converted and some were led to come out on the Lords side who before had believed themselves Christians.
 The pastor also visits all the families
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BORN.

RowLEY At Lime Rock, September %, daughter to Edward and Minnie Rowley and granddaughter to 0. H. Rowlav
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EOR SALE.

Pair Working Oxen, l Circular Saw-Mill, Engine and Boiler, 1 Four Horse Heavy Wagon. l Hay and Stalk Gutter, Ross Patent -
 power-heavy. Enquire of CHARLEs B. DEAN. Falls Village. Conn.
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|tI!ssght glI gItnts*
TERMS OF suRsCRlpTuON.

One Tear, strictly in aduance, s2.OO Sir Months, 1.O9
 Three Months, 50 Simple Cop,es, 5 z. o. BECKLEY, Editor and EsrOp'r.
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M. It. MEAD. Cnnnnn. conn.

DEALER IN Books and stationery. Bools
 C Tor general reading. In clnth
 Books supplied to order and satisfaction guar anteed. Best writing papors, direct from man- uiaoturers, in large varieuoa at Iowost priceg. Albums, Velvet Frames, Cards, School snpplies ln stationery etc, etc. Wataon'a Buifding. Opposite Union Depot. sanii5i,
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Ne10 Ad0eTtiSe
LOS1i

LUST.
 GECOND day of Great Harrington fair, 8 ID WALLET containing: A note against AL mira Turper, New Marlboro, Mass, given July 1850 amount about $50; a note against Phin- eas Pettis, New Marlboro, Mass. given about October 1, 1885, amount SIP; also other papers of value to none but the undersigned, and small sum of money. A Liberal reward will be given for the return of tbe above or informa- tion that will lead to it's recovery.
 JOHN SCOYILLE. Ashley Falls, Mass, October 6.
Connecticut western news., 1885-10-07

Just give B. H. DOUGLASS < SONS CAPSICUM COUGH DROPS fair trial: they will relieve your Cough in- stantly. Thousands testify to this. Sold everywhere. Price 15 cts. per qr. pound.
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LOUIS W. HARVEY,
'. D. NIEItItIAnI. m. n..

UlEAcnER of Plano Forte. Organ aud Voice
 LeHsons Ca Improvisation given to advanced Pnpilt. Residence, Lakcvllc Conn. Al Canaan every Monday. lyaIa
Connecticut western news., 1885-10-07
Housntonic Valley InAtItutc,

Cornwall. Litchhold Co.,, Conn. Boarding School for Boys and Young Men. Day school Tor both sexes, Graduating courses. Thorough preparation for business or college. Special attractions in location furnishing and goner- al equipment. School year begins Sept 10.
 s, F. FROST, A. M., Principal.
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Business Cards.
J.B. HDENuEHsI. TTORNRY and Counsellor al Law. JndEe oi k Probate. etc. Canaan. Conn.,
JOHN n. HUnmAmn,

COUNSELLOR at Law, Iakoyillo, Conn. V Farm Mortgages for sale.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-11-19

~ Mr.. James A. Parker, whose remains
were brought 10 Napoleon for interment last
Friday, was formerly resident Of this place.
From 1861 to 1876 he was leading Demo-
cratic politicion in Henry county, having held
the Office of Prosecuting Attorney. During
his term of Office he gained great notority BY
convicting John Cowell for the murded of
Treadwell. This was one Of the most remarka-
BILE cases of circumstantial evidence ON record.
During the dark days Of the war he estab-
lished the first Presbyterian church In Napo-
leon, he being the only male member. For q
number of years he occupied the position OF
ruling elder and was also Superintendent Of
the Sabbath School. Services were held at
his own house until the organization was
placed on firm basis and able 10 support q
minister. Henever for moment relaxed his
efforts in behalf Of the church, until the
present edife was completed. Many recipi-
ents Of his kindness during the Rebellion are
still living, and bear ample testimoney to his
goodness of heart and generosity during the
time that tried mems souls. Thus tis,
"The good men do lives after them
The evil is Inferred with their bones"
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-11-19
DR.. France of New York.

This gentleman has been making regular
visits to Tifin for the past two years and in
that time has established reputation for
skill in treating diseases that have made him
popular with the people. The class OF pa
tients that have called upon him are not from
the ignorant and unlettered, but from those
whose cultured minds have led them to dis
Germ the advantages of the physician who
makes chronic diseases special study, over
those who are in the regular practice. DR..
France has treated thousands of cases afflicted
with the peculiar diseases of which he has
made it his business to look into and exam
inc. Having in this way discovered their
prime origin-the diligent study Of symp-
toms, and the adoption of remedial agencies
to their cure--he is able to successfully treat
them.-Tifin Advertiser.
DR.. France may be consulted free of charge
at the Miller House, Napoleon, on Thursday
Nov. 26.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-11-19
A Very strong Endorsement.

The following is from the Sdndusky Regis
ter of December I'd: "Dr. Albert paid the
Register Office call last evening and will re-
main over to-day at the West House. There
are several things in favor of DR.. Albert and
the Cleveland Medical Institute. He is not
what we call Travelling Physician" in the
true sense of the word. His mission to San
dusky is to examine and consult invalids.
After thorough examination, if he finds the
applicant can be practically treated at home
with success, he furnishes them necessary
treatment and continues to treat them through
correspondence and express till his next visit
to Sandusky. On the other hand, if he sees
he cannot treat patients successfully at their
homes he makes arrangements with them to
60 to his Medical Institute, where he can
treat them daily under his immediate super
vision. The Medical Institute, of which he is
Surgeon-in-C Chief, is one of the best equipped
institutions of its kind west of New York. It
is situated in the heart of the city, next to the
postofice and city hall. Its faculty is COM
petent to treat all complicated diseases and
perform any operation known to the profess
sion. We endorse DR.. Albert, as he is en-
dorsed by the press throughout the State,
which speak of him in the highest terms, both
financially and professionally; as we know of
no institution that pays their bills so prompt
ly as the Cleveland Medical Institute, which,
Of itself, proves that is successful institu-
tion. It is encouraging to an invalid to know
he Is being treated by a responsible physi-
clan, one to whom be can write or call upon
at any time, knowing he Ia permanently To-
Gated and thoroughly responsible financially
mot travelling "quack" without a perma-
nent home, securing the country from one
years end to the other without an abiding
place. From what we know personally of DR..
Albert we can endorse him without hesitan-
cy."
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-11-19

tT Horace B. ClaAin, one Of the oldest
and richest dry goods merchants OF New York,
died at his home in that city on the 18th, of
pralysis. Mr.. Claflin was born In Milford,
Mass, in 1911, and coming to New York in
1913, started dry goods establishment in Co.
esar street, from whence he removed to West
RGodway. Here the firm Of H. B. ClaAin q
An. has built up an enormous dry goods bust
nAes, being the largest concern Of the kind in
the G0Rntry. At one time they had business
ways ,skauncf1 Republican until last fall,
whAn be supported Cleveland for the Presi-
Aency,
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-11-19

Public Sales.
The undersigned will offer at public sale on
the old Fred Heffiinger farm, three miles
southeast of Napoleon, on Friday, Nov. 10th,
1885, the following property, to-wit: Two
work horses, milk cows, IA head Of hogs, 20
acres Of corn in the shock, plows, harrows,
! top buggy, set double harness, and other
farming implements, household goods and
kitchen furnitafs, etc. Sale to commence at
10 o'clock a. m. B. GooDsoN.
The undersigned viii offer at public sale, at
his residence, 6 nsifes west Of Napoleon, In
the Hanover settlemsnt ON Wednesday, Nov.
25th, 1885, the following property to-wit:
One work horse, wostng mare, l colt three
years old next spring, mare COLT a milk COWS,
5head Of young cattle, I not double harness,
plows, shovel plows, and other articles.
HxNRY TIEryK.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-11-19

sB- It seems to be the impression with
many persons that the adoption Of the con-
stitutional amendment relating to township
officers changes at.once the terms of township
trustees from one to three years. This is a
mistake. The amendment only empowers
the Legislature to make the proposed change
It that body chooses to do SO. The Legisla-
ture may leave the terms Of township officers
as they now are, or it may change them.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-11-19
Gov. Hoadly's Thanksgiv ing Procla-

nation.
Gov. Hoadly in reply to Plain Dealer re-
porter who asked him why he did not men,
tion the name of God in his Thanksgiving
proclamation, said: ''The point in question is
ono that illustrates not the personal views of
an official, but the spirit of our institutions.
Look at the record.o our treaty with Tunis
signed by Washington and you will find that
it was in conformity with the principle that
this should be free country in matters of
worship. In the oath administered by the
chief Justice to the President of the United
States the name of God was purposely omit
ted. The founders of this Government wanted
it free for the Jew or the GENTLE, the infidel
and the worshiper, and they framed this oath
in accordance with that idea. have no right
to command the people Of this State to wor-
ship God on certain day.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-11-19
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Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-11-19

EY- We direct the readers attention to the
prospects of the old and reliable Cleveland
Plain Dealer. The paper is the best Demo-
cratic family newspaper published in the
State, at the extremely low price of 81 per
year. After subscribing for your home pa
per the Plain Dealer is just the publication
you want.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-11-19
Letter List.

Letters remaining uncalled for at the Ma
q o,.eleon, Ohio, Post -Ofic>', for the week end
;uO ,Noy, 18th, 1886,
Niih.Nm Howard, Peterl 'omle, Andy Peter
con, Mr. Chas Beabe, "A. ny. walker, MT.
Robbert Con-, Mrs. w. II. dranam, Miss
blair, MI. Christ Binger, Mr.. a, ,ubert Fox,
Dg, 4. @. DOVE.
fOsEIGE. Mr.. John Nelson.
Persons calling for letters viii pIeasA say
they are advertised, and give the date.
8. @. HAAG, p. u.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-11-19

az On the 18th inst, Obstructive fire
broke out in Galveston, Texas, and before the
flames were arrested one third of the metro
polls of Texas was in ashes. One hundred
acres of buildings were destroyed, entailing
q aloss of $1,50O,OO0. The insurance upon the
property destroyed is $9SO,OOO. 1000 families
were rendered homeless.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-11-19

ca The first Monday of December falls
on the 7th this year. That is the day on
which Congress meets. The time between
That date and the holiday adjournment will
be 90 short that nothing will be done until in
January. This is an argument in favor Of
having the opening of Congress on the first
Of January every year.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-11-19

sY- Mr.. Finlay's proposition to place a
statue to General Steedman at st. Clair
Place, is good suggestion. That spot of
ground could be converted to no better use.
Toledo Telegram. Let 1t be converted at
once. st. Clair Place is now disgrace to
the Culture Great"