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Connecticut western news., 1885-07-22
The Balloon Ascension,

Nearly enough funds have been raised to warrant "Prof" Alfred E. Moore's ascension in his new balloon, and we understand that negotiations are in pro- gress to secure excursion rates on the Naugatuck and H. X c. W. roads to wit ness the event. The time for the ascen- sion has not yet been definitely fixed, but it will probably take place the latter part of this month. MT Moore intends to make his ascension about noon and if the wind favors so that he can escape large bodies of water he will make a long journey. His balloon is said to be the largest now in existence, 72 feet in height, and his ascension will be an in- teresting affair to witness. The ascension will take place on Wednesday, July 20. Viasted Herald
Connecticut western news., 1885-07-22
The H. & c. WIS New Super"
 IWinsted Herald.l

While it is safer to draw conclusions as to superintendent's success as rail road manager at the close of his engage ment thanto predict success in advance of his work, it is safe to say that MT McNeil comes to his new position with excellent promise of being what the Connecticut Western stands in need of. For the past five years he has been superintendent of the Shepaug road and his efficiency there was such that he accepts the position with this road to the great regret of the directors of the Shepaug. MT McNeil comes of 'preferred" railroad stock. His father, the late Edwin McNeil, of Litchfeld, was civil engineer and rail road contractor of large experience, in which business by his success he accu- mulated large property. The young superintendent was evidently "born to command" We remember him at the age of 15 as the efficient captain of 8 juvenile base ball nine at the county seat Later he had 'sand" enough to work his way up the heavy grade of study, at the West Point military acad- emy standing at graduation, if we are not mistaken, second in his class. He was commissioned 2d lieutenant in the First Artillery and assigned to duty on Governors Island, where he served un- til called to the superintendency of the Shepaug road. We shall hardly expect the new manager, even though he be a "West Pointer" to insist that all fire men and engine wipers of the road shall wear white gloves while on duty, but it is fair to presume that there will be suf- ficient discipline along the line to bring the best welfare to the travelling public and the best results to the company Mir McNeil is on the bright side of 30 and unmarried, and if he has any other engagement on hand save the one with the Connecticut Western we are not aware of it.
Connecticut western news., 1885-07-22
ILitchheld Enquirer.l

The Shepaug railroad suffers severe if not irreparable loss in the acceptance by Supt Edwin McNeil of the superintend- ency of the Connecticut Western rail- road last week. The Shepaug has been greatly improved under his manage ment. The most important bridges along the line have been replaced in iron, the track has been greatly improv. ed and partially relaid with steel rails and the road is now in better condition than it has ever before been. This has been done without mourning debt and has given bondholders assurance that the road is not being skinned" in the interest of those holding the stock. We think that the Connecticut Western company will find that they have secur. ed very able, competent and efficient superintendent in Mir McNeil.
Connecticut western news., 1885-07-22
HAHTFoHp < CONN. WESTERN IN HAII,HOAn.

Runs from Hartford to Rhinobcck on the Hudson river, where it connects with
 the NY. C. X n. R. Railroad.
 Commencing May 25, 1895. GOING WEST. TRAINS LEAVE CANAAN. 10.9S . m. for Rhinebock connecting Nith tLe Chicago Express, and the Expfoaa for N. Y. With Hudson River day lino st,an,rs for Nov York and Abany,with U. X D, Railroad, with Malkill Valley Railroad and the N. l., w. s. < Butlalo Railroad.
 l2.l5p.m. forRhinobcck, connecting with trains on tho NY, CA n, R. Railroad, GOO p, m. Connecting from Piilsheld, Al khinobock for Now York, Albany and Troy.
 ooiNo EAsr. rnAtNs LEAVE cANAAN 9.56 a. m., from Rhinebeol, leaving there on arrival of tho SC Louis Exnrc6a. Connecting at Winstcd for MAtu- bury and Bridgeport. Atsimahury feI SSssn1Si MS,iaSai and HgJl,alsP'9a' Mnl1ass .r,go , with Express for Springfield and Boston, and all points North and East; arriving in Boston At a.90 p. m, and for New Haven, arriving at 1.30 ?. m, also for MnlimAntie, New London, Providence Eaw York.
 Leaves Boston Corners at a.Is, Lako- vile, 9.36; Salisbury a.i0 a. m, 1240 D. m., from Canaan for Hartford s.15 p. m. connecting at Winstcd for Wator- bury, Bridgeport at simshury for West. field and Holyoko; at Hartford for New Haven Springfield and Boston, Leaves Boston Cornou at 8.S9. LakeYille a55, Salisbury 400 p. m. A.50 D. m., from Rmnpbeck for Canaan. Leave Boston Corners 7.96. Ihkovilla ni, Shl- isbury SOC. Passenger leave Nov York via Harlem railroa q nt 60 D. m. oon- meet with this train.
 Tickets sold andhaggago checked through to Albany, Buffalo, Chicago, SC Louis and the West. Western passengers mako but one change.
 JNO. F. JONES, Superintendent.
 WALTER PEARCR,
 . Nenl Ticket ARont
Connecticut western news., 1885-07-22
RESOL UTI0NS

On the Death of Colonel H. IF. Harris
 At aspecial meeting of the Housatonic Horse Guards, held at Falls Village July 16, the following resolutions were adopted:-
 WHEREAS, We are informed of the death of
 Colonel H. P. Harris of Salisbury,
 Resotued, That while we humbly bow before this dIspensation of Providence in removing our trusted friend and associate, we feel that we have met loss that cannot be restored. Not only shall we miss his eheery presence, his hearty hope in the future of our Urganiza- ton. but all humanity mourns & patriot and Christian philanthropist.
 Resotued, That copy of these resolutions be presented to the family of the deceased and to the papers for publication.
Connecticut western news., 1885-07-22
Never Give Up.

If you are suffering with low and de- pressed spirits, loss of appetite, general debility, disordered blood. weak con stitution, headache, or any disease of a bilious nature, by all means procure a bottle of Electric bitters. You will be surprised to see the rapid improvement that will follow; you will be inspired with new life; strength and activity will return; pain and misery will cease, and henceforth you will rejoice in the praise of Electric bitters. Sold at fifty cents a bottle by W. Fl. Camp.
Connecticut western news., 1885-07-22

nIsTRICT OF SALISBURY sS. PROBATE U Court, July G, 1885. .......
 Estate of Homer A. Gibbs, late of Salis- bury, in said district, deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the District of Salisbury hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof, for the creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims for settlement. Those who neglect to present their accounts, properly attested, within said time will be de- barred recovery. All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment to
 MAHLON 4. GIBBS, Administrators
 OLlN E. GIBBS, { with will annexed.
Connecticut western news., 1885-07-22
For SdLe and To Rent.
SAFE INVESTMENTS

Carefully selected from first Mortgage Coupon Bonds paying 6, T and per cent interest. Six per cent bonds guaranteed by Lombard Investment Co.,, Boston, Mass. Seven and eight per cent bonds guaranteed by other good responsible companies.
 You may not see this advertisement again, therefore cut it out and send now for information, forms and testimonals and have them when needed. Address or call upon
 MILTON RoRABAcK, or ELIAS B. REED,
 Canaan, Conn, Sharon Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1885-07-22
SPORTSNIEN.s sCHTdn IaKh !

X Ll' pcrst ms killing, shooting, pursuing and A taking m any way, m open or close sea- son, Ga'no, IIrns and Fish on the lands and waters owned TT occupied by any of the under cd as trtslasssls and prosecuted as such, and will asO be pri secuted f,r all violations of the Jaws rCl'titg 'l Flsh, Game and Birds.
 BvntaE snwGug, tiru X Goodwin, Michael k,anr levi ErH'snn, IT. c. Stevens X Son, Miss Narah Foster. Talmsdgo Pulyer. Mrs Mary ' lars 'itam Robey, Chas Morris. Geo D. Cslame. Leonard Lawrence, Frank Gaylord, Wm. F. Pelton, Frederick Bronson, Hiram Briggs, Isaac Deebe, B. s. Roberts, Wm. Hayes. If
Connecticut western news., 1885-07-22
TIA PROBATE COURT, held at sharon ~ within md for the histricl of gharnra 1,.

A A PROBATE COURT, held at Sharon, A within and for the district of Sharon, on the goth day of July, 1885.
 Present, Herman c. Rowley, Judge.
 Estate of Garry Morehouse, late of Sharon, in said district, deceased.
 The executor Of said estate deems it expedi. ent to settle said estate as insolyent and moves the appointment of commissioners thereon.
 Oidered, That all persons interested m said lage of sharon on the 30th day of July, 1885, at 10 o'clock Tn the forenoon of slid day, then and there to show cause, if any they have, why commissioners should not be appointed pursuant to the statnte in such cases made and provided. Notice of this order to be given by publishing the same twice in a public news. paper published in the county of LitchReld.
 Certified by 22 2w WILLARD BAKER, Clerk.
Connecticut western news., 1885-07-22
LeqaE Notices.
nHTnIcT oF sALIsBrnY Ss. pnnnAr

nSTRICT OF. SALISBURY SS. PROBATE 1J Court, July 2u, 1885 .t. -a.r
 Estate of Fhilander Owen, late Of Salisbury. in said district.
 Upon the application of Phebe Cornelia Owen, administratrix on said estate, praying that Albert r. Roberts of said SalisbuFy, or some other suitable person may be appointed and authorized to sell all of the real estate of said deceased, consisting of lot with dweli- ing house thereon, in village of Lakeville, in said Salisbury, as per application on iile more fully appears, it is
 Ordered. That saidapplication be heard and determined at the Probate Ofice in said dis- trict, on the 27th day of July A. D. 1885, at Q o'clock in the forenoon, and that notice be given of the pendency of said application and the time and place of hearing thereon, by publishing the same once in the newspaper published in North Canaan, and having cir culation in said district. Attest,
 DONALD T. WARNER, judge.
Connecticut western news., 1885-07-22
SPORTSMEN, LAKE KnILCEI l

A IL persons are forbidden Hunting, Shoot A ing or Fishing on lands owned or occu- pied by us in the town of Salisbury, Conn.,, under penalty of prosecution.
 Dated at Lakeville, June 24, 1885. Alexander Fl. Holley. Samuel s. Robbins, Mary w. Ward, Geo. D. Harrison, E. J. Bostwick, Owen McCue, Geo. B. Burial, Mary F. Knight, Smith Cleayeland. tf
Connecticut western news., 1885-07-22
SheriH'S Sale.

NOTICE.
 u1AkEN hy virtue of an execution to me di- | rcctcd, and will be sold at Public Vendue to the highest bidder, at the farm of the late Almon Howe, near the Uuais Lyman Iron Co.'s furnace, in the town of Canaan, 21 days after date, which will be on Sat- urdav, the Sth day of August, A. D., 1885, at ? o'clock in the afternoon, to satisfy said exc cution and my fees thereon, the following de- seribed property, to witt Na One pair Black Horses, Two-horse Wagon, 1 Red and White Cow. Moving Machine, Flow, Drag, l Corn Plow, Hay Rake, OK Sled, ] Wagon Pole, 1 set Double Harness, 1 single Harness, Cutting Box, 8 Log Chains, l Grindstone, 20 Cider Barrels.
 Dated at Canaan. Conn.,, this 17th day of July, 1885. -
 JOHN c. RICHMOND, SherifI~s Deputy.
Connecticut western news., 1885-07-22
Sportsmen, take Notice.

A u PERSONS killing, shooting, pursuing A and taking i'll any way, in open or close season, Game, Birds, and Fish on the lands and waters owned by any of the undersigned in Salisbury, Connecticut, will be treated as trespassers and prosecuted as such, and will also be prosecuted for all violations of the laws relating to fish, game and birds. J. & N. c. Scoville, R H. Ball, A. J. Spur. F. W. Holmes, Jno NJ Teetor, J. J. Landon, r. L. Barton, J. P. McNeil, Jeremiah Bush. nell.
 Salisbury, Ct., Sept. 4, 1884.
Connecticut western news., 1885-07-22
Sportsmen Take Notice.

A u persons are forbidden fishing, hunting A or shooting on our lands or lands occu- pied by us in the towns of North Canaan, Conn and Sheffield and New Marlboro, Mass. .s k. l.. Tait, E. NJ. Rood, X. A Lawrence, Fl. c. Allyn, l.. D. Lawrence, Frank s. Good win, w. J. Ferguson, c. F. Barnes, James NJ. Shultz, H. R. Bunnell, F.. II. Barnes, H. c. Barnes, F. H. Smith, II. N. Adams, J. l.. Gillette, Frank McCarty.
Connecticut western news., 1885-07-22
tr,yr rAxatN. noINn sorrul

e.sl a. m. for nddgrport and New York Nilh through ear, 800 9. m,, for Bridgeport and Now Nort. sos D. m. Mlilk Train, tar Bridgeport. C s D, m. for Fails NliNfp Sunday MilF. lu p m., tog Bridgeport and New York. Monday Spyunl, 20 e, m. for Bridgeport and New York Connect at Rrookaeld Junction with ttuiuf to and from nanhury.
 c. W. WOOD, Ass't | supL II. D. AYERILL,
 General Ticket Agent,
 General offices. Bridgeport. ct.
Connecticut western news., 1885-07-22

John ". Hoysradt, former publisher of the Amenia Times, died at Pine Plains, N. r., last Saturday of consump- ton.
Connecticut western news., 1885-07-22

An unfavorable change in Mir Fred erick Watson's condition occurred Sun day morning. He has rallied some what, but is quite feeble and is much oppressed by the extreme warm weather.
 MT Almerine Gillette died yesterday Tuesday morning at o'clock. His funeral will be attended Thursday after. noon at 2 o'clock, at his late residence on West Main street. Rev Dr Eddy and Rev L. H. Reid will conduct the ser vices.
 Mrs s. c. Beckley and son returned last Wednesday from Hillsdale. Miss May Phillips accompanied them and will remain few days. MT Phillips and fam fly are quite we'll, have pleasant resi- dence and have already become strong ly attached to the people of Hillsdale, who manifest their appreciation of the pastor and his pleasant family.
 Our exchanges are publishing the following article and although the advice is good no charge is made for it: "Never go where you are not wanted. If @ man wants you to go to his room he will in- vite you to do so, and if merchant wants you to visit his place of business he will invite you through the columns of your local paper. It is wrong to in- trude upon privacy; don't do it"
 The Methodist society of Housa- tonic, Mass, go on an excursion to Bridgeport on the special train Monday morning, July P. The price for round trip tickets is only $1.25. We hear that some Canaanites are waiting an oppor- tunity to visit Bridgeport at excursion rates and we presume they might pro cure tickets from said Methodist society and go with them on the excursion.
 The Thomaston Express says: "The soldiers monument in Sharon will be dedicated August 3 Sunday, and Rev MT Eddy of c 4naan will deliver an ad- dress, all of which is stated upon the authority of the Canaan NEws." We think the Express is wrong this time, at least we do not discover that we pub lished such an item. Give us the date of the issue.
 The Berkshire Courier has discard ed steam power and is using new Am herst water motor to drive its presses and folding machine. If the water mains are only below the frost line the motor will prove satisfactory, but the Canaan water mains were laid SO shal- low that for three months in every win ter we have been unable to use the mo- tor; however, the company have recent ly lowered the main and we hope Jack Frost will not find it. -e.sa
 A special meeting of D. s. Cowles post will be held on Wednesday eyen- ing, July %, to make arrangements for attending the dedication of the soldiers monument at Sharon, August 6, also to take action in relation to an excursion to Seaside park, Bridgeport, in the near future. A full attendance is asked at 'tRoll Call"
 Per order of the Commander,
 D. s. ROBERTS, Adj.
 -''Heights of some local mountains. |" Under the above quoted heading the Berkshire Courier of July 15 publishes the following communication from Frank l.. Pope:-
 Professor AsAph Hall gives. in a recent num- ber If Qcianca tba HolIou;n0 aIava k;or. oR
Connecticut western news., 1885-07-22
TFdUeler's Guide.
uOUSATONtc RAILROAD.
July IS, 1885.

PASSENGER TRAINS LrAyF CANAAN, 0oINa NonrH. 5.52 A. m, Special for rhlsHcl1, North Adams
 and Albany, i2.90 D. m., for Pttsfcld, with through car for
 Albany, via state Line. Connecting
 for Saratoga and tho West. 7.5s D, m, for pIttsdpld,
Connecticut western news., 1885-07-22

The Pine Grove camp meeting will open Monday, August 24 and close Au- gust 31. The grounds are in beautiful order and the conveniences for board ing are better than before. Until Au- gust 24 trains will stop 9.34 A. M. from the north; 5.45 A. M., 7.50 P. M. from the south. The week of the meeting will have an extra between Falls Village and Canaan. All trains will stop during the meeting except the Saratoga express. Mail and telegraph facilities on the ground. A number of families are now enjoying the refreshing coolness of the grove.
 Even under the new administration their cry is still protection, and the peo- pie are willing to pay for it, in witness whereof observe that in four short hours the working citizens of the village sub- scribed BIO with which to buy the catcher of the ball nine @ patent rubber chest protector. Canaan Correspondence in Berkshire Courier.
 That's true, and when the base ball craze is over that chest protector will probably be laid away with the toot- horns of the defunct Canaan band, the regalia of the disbanded Good Templars, the relics of the reading room associa- tion and several other defunct organiza- tions that started off with flying colors
 A slight change in the time table of the Housatonic road took effect July 13. The morning train for Bridgeport and New York now leaves Canaan at 9. 31 in- stead of 9.34. Conductor Tanners train will hereafter leave Great Burlington at 755 P. NJ, arriving at State Line at 8.25, in season for the Boston and Albany train going west, so by taking the limit ed express train which passes Canaan about 7.15 P. NJ. you can connect with Tanners train at Great Harrington and reach Albany without going via Pitts field. Arrangements have also been made for the 9, Bland the Monday morn ing special and the Falls Village special, going and coming, and the 7.58 up to stop at Pine Grove camp ground when the proper signal is displayed
 The balloon ascension at Winsted takes place next Wednesday, July 29. Should the wind be blowing from the southeast the current may carry the bal loon up where Canaanites can see it. The ascension will probably be made about l o'clock. Brother Vaill kindly answers our enquiries about the ascen sion and iocosely writes: "Moore offered me chance to go up with him and should have accepted his offer but fol the fact that my business affairs are il just such a shape that don't regard it advisable to hazard the interests O my creditors. I shouldn't consider tha I was taking any great hazard but m, creditors might think was, and don care to lose their good opinion for the sake of an afternoons ride among th' clouds" Brother Vaill is trustworthy and never dodges creditor even whe1 he has the opportunity to escape in balloon. We begin to mistrust tha some of our delinquents escape in [ balloon.
Connecticut western news., 1885-07-22

WEDNESDAY, JULY p, 1885.
Connecticut western news., 1885-07-22
New Advertisements. A

Arrive from Southfeld, Mill River and Clay ton at 9.10 A. M. Close at P. M.
 J. B. HARDENBERaH, P. M.
Connecticut western news., 1885-07-22
Per order of the Commander,

-"Heights of some local mountains. " Under the above quoted heading the Berkshire Courier of July 15 publishes the following communication from Frank l.. Pope:-
 Professor Asaph Hall gives. in recent num- Der of Science, the following elevations of mountains inp Northwestern Connecticut, as surveyed by G. M Bradford in l878.- s.r=.
Connecticut western news., 1885-07-22
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EXTRA COPIES

CANAAN POST-OFFICE. Mails arrive and close at the Canaan Post
 Office as follows:
 MAILS ARRIVE. North .... 31 A. M. East. .3S A. M ROO p M. |" ..... 6 % P. M. South 12 70 P. M. West ...... 9.56 A. NJ. TBS P. M. " ...... 4.15 P. M.
 MAILS CLOSE. North I2OO M East ... 9.26 A. NJ. FPS P, M " ....... S.45 P. NJ. South. 9.O1 A. M. West. ..10.o8 A. M. 2.SO F. M " ...... 5.30 P. M
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dav and sailed from New York for Eu-
rope. Miss Folsom enjoyed every mo-
ment of her visit here and charmed all
who saw her. She is al unaffected and
charming girl, and would have been
favoritc in society had she remained
here.
1t is the intention of the President to
complete his list of appointments be-
fore Congress meets in order to relieve
himself from the combined pressure Of
the politicians whom the assembling of
that body will bring together. lie
proposes to take the Office seekers SIN
Gle handed, or in small detachments.
instead of waiting fora consolidated at
tack, and when the Congressman get
here they will find that all the vacan
ces that exist, or are likely to occur,
have been filled. Then the winds may
roar and the thunders may roll from
the other end Of the Avenue with all
possible icrconess without disturbing
the Executive serenity. Nor will there
be many removals. The tenure Of office
law is recognized so far as is consistent
with the efficiency Of the civil service,
and his party must be patient and wait
for vancancrs to occur.
/ The special delivery system is not
likely to he shining success in the
smaller towns. was shown a batch Of
letters at the Post Office Department
from various localities which are full
of lugubrions complaint The poshnas-
ter at Adrian, Mich, says it is hard to
find trustworthy messengers who are
willing to wander around among trno-
mrnt houses and fight bulldogs till
midnight for the small pay that is offer
cd. lie says further that the people
object to being awakened at unSremly
hours to receive letters The postmas
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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1885-10-22

WESTERN MAKYLAND RAILRoAD.--
TIE Western Maryland Railroad Com
ranv are considering a Proposition Tor
connecting tlojr tracks at Shjppens-
burg, Pa, with the tracks Of the liar-
risburg and Potomac Railroad. Each
road stops at S1ippcnsbnrg, but they
are at opposite sides Of the town. 10
connect out lie, the feasible point Is
over mile away. The proposition Is
to make the connection Through the
town, with the concurrence Of the al-
thorities. The project meets with faH-
or in Shippensburg because at present
the only connection between the road*
is by a long WAGON transfer. The Yves
tern Maryland officials give the emphat-
ic denial to a statement from PhlIadel-
phia that it is proposed to extend thelr
line from ShippensbUrg to Carlisle and
then on to Harrisburg. President
Hood says the story is prcposteroo'.---
To carry it out would be for the IVES
tern Maryland to parallel the Penn
svlvania Railroad tracks all the way
from Shiprensburg to .nmrlsburg'
The Sim.