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Connecticut western news., 1886-06-16
AN OLD BELL.
To the E,1ikO,. of Tbe Ne,rs.

To the Editor of The Ne,cs:
 The bell which hung in the cupola of the old academy of Canaan, and called to their studies the children and youth of two generations, must have history. But it will probably ever re- main an unwritten history. It was hung up for that classic service, more than half a century ago, long before the Connecticut Western News began to shine over the same social field. It was when there was but single dwelling where the thriving village of Canaan has come into being. Only quiet reared population heard the daily notes of the bell. But even then the bell was old. One of the earliest teachers, though 8 student of the antique, who pulled the bell so many times, (the only noise he ever made in Canaan) knows nothing of its curious history.
 Only now lately it has come out of its hiding place, and shows it's name, the name of its maker, the name of the place of its casting, and it's age.
Connecticut western news., 1886-06-16
WEDNESDAY, JUNE Is, 1886.
LARGE FIRE IN LITCHFIELD.

About 1 o'clock last Friday morning fire was discovered in closet in Moore X Madden's clothing store in the Bishop $ Sedgwick building at Litchfeld. The fire burned slowly but as Litchfeld has no sort of fire apparatus or fire or ganization, but little could be done to stay the progress of the flames. Water was obtained at wells and cisterns and was passed along from hand to hand in pails The fire burned until 4:30 a. m. when the old court house was consumed. The ruin extends from Dr Beckwith's residence on the south to the Smith building on the west.
 The county records were removed about two weeks ago to the Woodruff building and are saved. The destruc- tion of the court house will doubtless cause an attempt to remove the county seat to some more accessible point on the Housatonic, H. x O. w., or Nauga- tuck railroads. Winsted and New Mil ford sympathize with Litchfeld in their misfortune and even offer to save Litch- field the expense of rebuilding the court house-yes, either place would furnish 8 court house provided the county seat was removed to their respective villages. North Canaan doubtless would also pro- vide ample accommodations for the county business.
 The loss and insurance as reported by the Hartford Evening Post of June IA are as follows: "The loss caused by the fire at Litchfield Friday morning is esti- mated at S10O,OOO: insurance S50,0 J. s. Beckwith loses on his dwelling $12,0OO, insurance S55OO; Vessels & Smith, clothiers, lose small amount, insured; F. A. Shepard, jeweler, $500, fully insured; Mansion House $2O, 900, insurance $8OOO; D. 0. Kilburn, his en- tire law library, valuable records and books of reference, insurance $500; The Enquirer printing office, about $3OOO; J. D. McNein & Co.,, Moore & Madden, E. B. Peck and Coe & Marsh each lose largely. Five lawyers lost their offices, furniture, books and valuable papers. Augustus Lords loss is S70OO, insurance $25OO; Bishop & Sedgwick on building $6OOO. Many others lose furni ure and books. Landlord Cooley and B. l.. Phelps lose heavily. The court house was insured for $3O0O, $500 in the Middlesex of Middletown and $500 in the Litchfeld Mutual.
 The Mansion House was built in 1900 and the court house in 1797-98, at the time when Ltchield was the center of legal learning for the whole United States. It is associated with the memo ries of many noted men. Many famous cases have been tried inside it's walls. Though an old building it was acknowl- edged by all the lawyers of the state to be the pleasantest and best suited for business of any court room in Connecti- ont
Connecticut western news., 1886-06-16
TRITON,s
G. Meyer Fec, Holm.

More than half it's history is lost, whether it called to worship, or to labor, or to study. Let 1t then be memorial of the school. All is changed, but the bell is the same. The little bevy of six year-olds, that used to run to meet the teacher, are now more than sixty. Chose of them who are left). Some are rever- enced with greater age. The patriotism of one, who gave up his life in war, is sounded in all the land. Many are serving ln places of trust and honor. Many more have departed from the present scene. This now silent bell shall be memorial of them all R.
 *As Triton was in mythology, 8 sea god perhaps the bell was intended for ship, and to make it's music on the sea.
Connecticut western news., 1886-06-16
NORFOLK.


 F. B. Catlin, our amateur photo grapher, is doing some good work.
 Mrs George Holt returned last week in improved health.
 O. J. Coles house will be ready for occupancy in two weeks. Miss Swathel has rented her new house to Hartford family for July and August.
 The Robbins school nine were badly defeated recently by the Monarchs Sam Bland's nine).
 J. w. Cowles has gone to Ithica to be examined preparatory to entering Cor | nell.
 The temporary platform on Haystack mountain Is being erected.
 Mir Doyle died Sunday morning after 1 long and painful Illness. Several plans for the Center school house are in the hands of the committee.
 Children's day was observed at the church last Sunday with appropriate ceremonies.
 Rev J. W. Beach's family, including l teachers of the Robbins school, visited Mt Everett last Saturday. w. I. Sparks has been spending sev- eral days in Plainfeld, N. J., looking after his interests there Mrs B. l.. Gaylord has been quite se- riously ill for several days, but is now somewhat more comfortable. J. D. Bassett has taken down his barn and Is laying the foundation for new one farther back from the street. | Misses Rebecca Bassett and Lottie 1 Seymour have passed the entering ex- animation at Mt Holyoke seminary.
 MT and Mrs De Coppett of New York have taken possession of the Mallory place for the summer
 Mary Bailey was taken to the Indus trial school for girls in Middletown Tuesday by Sheriff Richmond.
 MT John w. Gray is improving his cottage and has charge of the building of similar one for his sister. The installation of the Rev John De Peu will take place Wednesday, June 23. Ex-President Porter of Yale col lege will deliver the sermon of the day.
 Mrs Lamphier of Meriden, who or ganized the Loyal Legion, will speak at the first anniversary of the legion next Sunday afternoon.
 The Union colored cornet band gave a concert on "The Green" Thursday evening and one in West Norfolk Satur- | day evening, where fine collation. was given them by the citizens. At the close a collection was taken up for the benefit of the band, amounting to nearly $6. The list of jurors elected at the meet ing of the town authorities on June were as follows: B. T. Butler, Plumb Brown, A. R. Collar, F. B. Porter, w. E. Phelps, Austin Wooster, H. e. Smith, Norman Riggs, George R. Bigelow, w. U. Hotchkiss, w. H. Cooper, M. Mur- phy, w. I. Sparks, B. B. Clark, P. B. Curtiss, P: 0. Stevens, A. s. Cowles, ". A. Spsuldiug.
Connecticut western news., 1886-06-16
A Fat Challenge.

There are nine fat men in Thomaston who personally and individually weigh 200 pounds, who do hereby challenge any nine fat men weighing respectively 200 pounds and living in any town in Litchfeld county to play game of base ball upon any grounds in the county which shall be unanimously agreed upon, at any time, Sundays excepted, previous to January 1, 1887, on the con- dition that the vanquished nine shall pay for supper which shall be ample to appease the appetites of the Is fat men who participate in the game. They mean business and suggest that any town in the county that can muster the required number of 200 pound infants make 8 note of 1t. All communications in relation to this matter addressed to E. A. Bradley, Thomaston, Conn, will 0ssive prompt attention. homaston
 1press-
 Tho challenge of the fat men of Thom- snstDn to play game of base ball with my nine of similar length and breadth 6 Litehfeld county will probably be accepted by select few of the giants fR Winsted. They are in training and W they can reduce themselves enough - haing the total weight of the nine to
 no toa they will knock the chip off the s51In1]der of tho Thomaston nine.-Wa-
 V AMe'6ona.
Connecticut western news., 1886-06-16

DIED. WRIGHT. Winsted, June 4, Mrs Lu- ther Wright, aged 67. TURNEY. Newtown, June 10, Dea- con Roswell Turney, aged 87 years and months. DOYLE. June 13, MT A. P. Doyle. MEACHAM. At Bakersfield, Cal, May 31, Wells Meacham. See Ashley Falls correspondence. ROGERS. North Kent, June 9, of consumption, Miss Ada Rogers, aged 16 years.
Connecticut western news., 1886-06-16
LeO0L Notices.

ATA COURT OF PROBATE holden at A North Canaan within and for the district of Canaan ,on the 18th day of June AID. 1886. Present. Jacob B. Hardenbergh, Judge. On motion Of Cora Adams, Executrix on the testate estate of Wolcott N. Adams late of North Canaan within said district, de- ceased.
 This court doth decree that six months be allowed and limited for the creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims against the same to the executrix, and directs that public notice begiven of this order by advertising the same twice in . newspaper published in said district and having 2 circulation therein, and by posting copy thereof on the pubic sign post in said town of North Canaan nearest the place where the deceased last dwelt. Certified from record,
 JACOBB. HARDENBERGH,
 Judpe
Connecticut western news., 1886-06-16
NEW MARLBORO.

The crops in this vicinity are looking we'll.
 MT Charles Bergman is home from New Haven, Conn.
 Mrs Potter and daughter, Nellie, of Great Harrington have been spending a few days in New Marlboro.
 Mrs J. B. Walker is spending few days with her mother in Adams.
 Dr 0. J. Flames of New York, with his family and servants, are at his sum- mer residence in this village.
Connecticut western news., 1886-06-16
WEST CORNWALL.

Miss Gertrude Harrison arrived home from Windham seminary, Ohio, last week, for summer vacation.
 Rev Wm Brush and family returned to their home in Dakota last week.
 MT Harry Wells of New Milford was guest at H.C.Hart's over the Sabbath.
 Miss Nancy Fox of Cornwall Hollow is 8 guest of Mrs Isaac Marsh.
 MT James A. Gage and mother of Hudson, N. Y., are making their annual visit at Hillside cottage.
 Miss Alice Hoult returned to New Haven on Monday, after short visit with her sister, Mrs c. w. Hart.
 Mir s. M. Cornell and family of Gull ford spent the Sabbath at the Gold mansion.
 Go and see Dr Battam of New Milford at the Mansion House, Friday, June 25.
 Messrs Dwight Rogers and Edward Baldwin, with Misses Jessie Hart and Jennie Cochrane are appointed as dele gates to the convention of Christian endeavor held at Saratoga, July 9th, 7th and 9th. Rev w. H. McDougall and wife, are expected, will accompany the party.
 Children's day was duly observed on the hill in the morning and at the chapel in the evening, by an interesting responsive service, interspersed with singing, readings recitations, etc. The display of flowers was fine, elaborately arranged by the young ladies.
Connecticut western news., 1886-06-16
A Captains Fortunate Discovery.

A Capta1h's E0rtuhate D1sc0vefye
 Capt Coleman, schooner Weymouth, plying between Atlantic City and New York, had been troubled with cough so that he was unable to sleep, and was induced to try Dr Kings New Discovery for Consumption. It not only gave him instant relief, but allayed the extreme soreness in his breast. His children were similarly affected and single dose had the same happy effect. Dr Kings New Discovery is now the standard rem edy in the Coleman household and on board the schooner Free trial bottles of this standard remedy at W. H. Camps drug store.
Connecticut western news., 1886-06-16
HERE AND THERE.

The Winsted Gaslight company has decided to put up some electric lights and twenty -four will soon be in opera ton. They will displace seventy-five of the old street gas lights and give a much better illumination. It is ex- pected that 8 number of private con- cerns will also take the ele ctric light
 Hartford Daily Courant.
Connecticut western news., 1886-06-16

A PROBATE COURT, held at Sharon, A within and for the District of Sharon, on the 5th day of June, A. D. 1886.
 Present. Herman c. Rowley, Esq, Judge. Trust Estate of Sally Deming, late of Canaan deceased
 Ordered, That the 18th day of June, 1886, at 10 o'clock forenoon be and the same is as- signed for the exhibition and allowance of the Trustees account with said estate and this court directs the Trustee to give public notice to all persons interested therein to appear and be heard thereon, by publishing this order in 8 weekly newspaper printed in Litchfield county, and posting copy on the public sign dwelt, and return make to thls court.
 Certified by
 WILLARD BAKER, clerk.
Connecticut western news., 1886-06-16

When your dog shows symptoms of having been poisoned hold it's mouth open and have an assistant pour table spoonful of salt down the throat; this will act as powerful emetic and bring away the poison, and the dog will be as well as ever in an hour. A lover of dogs says he has saved dogs in this way which were so far gone as to be unable to stand and on the verge of convulsions.- Berkshire County Eagle.
Connecticut western news., 1886-06-16
MARRIED.

MARRIED.
 RIcKARD-SMs. Christ church, Ca naan, June 8, by Rev Frank l.. Nor ton, D. D., of Lynn, Mass, assisted by Rev Francis w. Barnett, Richard Darke Rickard of Stamford, Conn.,, and Miss Bessie Josephine, daughter of Francis Sims.
 HUMPHREY the home of the bride, in this village, June g, by Rev E. F. Barlow, Horace D. Humphrey and Miss Florence New, all of Canaan
Connecticut western news., 1886-06-16
RESTRICT OF SALISBURY ss. PRoBATI

RESTRICT OF SALISBURY SS. PROBATE U Court, June 7th, A. D. 1886.
 Estate of Lawrence Farley. late of Salisbui y in said District.
 Upon the application of James Farley of said Salisbury praying that letters of adminis- tration may be granted on said estate to George Cook of said Salisbury, as per appli- cation on file more fully appears. it is
 Ordered: That said application be heard and determined at the probate office Tn Salisbury in said district on the 18th day of June, A.D. 1886, at 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 pub fishing the same twice in some newspaper hay ing circulation in said District.
 DONALD T. WARNER, Judge,
Connecticut western news., 1886-06-16

What is more disagreeable to lady than to know that her hair has not only lost it's color, but is full of dandruff :? Yet such was the case with mine until used Parker's Hair Balsam. My hair is now black and perfectly clean and glossy.-Mrs E. Sweeny, Chicago.
Connecticut western news., 1886-06-16

William l.. Gilbert has commenced the foundation of his Industrial college on Williams avenue, Winsted.
Connecticut western news., 1886-06-16
BORN.

BORN. DEAN. - At Falls Village, June 6, a daughter to MT and Mrs l.. P. Dean. NUTE.-At New Marlboro, June 10, a daughter to Rev Mir Mute.
Connecticut western news., 1886-06-16
6. w. sCOvILLE,

G. w. SCOVILLEs IINDERTAKER 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., 1886-06-16
ScOtt,s Emulsion of Pure ID LIVER OTT,. WITH HYPOPHOSPHTTFs

For Wasting Diseases of Children, Where the digestive powers are feeble and the ordinary food does not seem to nourish the child, this acts both as food and medicine, giving strength and flesh at once, and is almost as paJatable as milk. Take no other.
Connecticut western news., 1886-06-16

Commencement exercises, June IS, at the Storrs Agricultural School, will be held If the weather is pleasant) in the grove. The hour is set at l D. m. The Hon Stewart L. Woodford will be the principal speaker, but others O. note will be present.
Connecticut western news., 1886-06-16
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Telegram-herald., 1886-06-15
DOCTORS SKILL VAIN
The Experiment OF the Trans
fusion Of Blood Fails.
ANOTHER CHICAGO POLICEMAN DIES
q Desperate out Useless Attempt 10
Save ths Life OF Neis Hanshen,
One or the Victims OF the
f-aymark hiOt

llI l... J4ne d An attempt today 90
-a.-ta- lfo. 0H-er Sci, Hansaeu. one
of tae victims of the Ha}market riot By
tar rla,fs.oa of b.opd into bis body,
proved of no avail ON saturday last his
.ea < was ampuiated and l- was tancied
iaA- tae strain oa bis enteeb.ed system was
...1 .r-l- Bach " Egerlis a br0ther-in-
aa of Hansen offered himself As the sub
ie,f from whom the life fluid should be
lrawu Au ucision was made no the fem
ora. artery of the letl arm and four ounces
of olood was allowed t0ru,h out. Hanshen
k-et lp low n.lltering while the surgeon
ulaie tn 1el..0n iu hls IeiI arm and The
rroce-- 1f ransfg-iug lis brother in-law
o.no.l into tLe patient vas iu progress. The
pulse beat and breathing increased ln
Irelueurs as it progressed. the pulse beating
stronger at the same time. A visible shange
came to The surface color the pallOr OF
death which seemed % enshroud him gave
nav to slight pink unge, but It was very
faint aud may have had its origin in the
saugu'ne watchers hopes The operation
was successfully performed but ayalied
nothing as the patient succnmbed 10 las
ielrum agd died a. 3.l5 this afternoon.
Telegram-herald., 1886-06-15
EDMUNos INTERVIEWED.
The People of Vermont Able To Manage
their Own Affairs Without
Outside Help.

BosToN, June Il "A Washington special
reports an interview with Senator Edmuuds,
ia which he said: some opposition has
been agitated in sections of the State
Vermont, but have had nothing 10 say.
i have served the interests of the state and
people of Vermont. have not undertaken
10 interfere in the affairs of any other Slaie
or people, nor TO direct their opinions or
actions. have uried TO send
ali the States ON legislation. The
people of Vermont can act Just
as they feel J DO not desire 10 influence
their action. ! shall be a thousand times
better satisfied TO have them DO just As they
wish ] do not think, in order 20 reacn an
n,elligent judgment, my fellow citizens OF
Vermont need 10 get their cue from the
outside We nave heard mutterings of op-
position, inspired from a direction which
placed me ON the same issue of good
taste Or dehcacy, II you choose 10
call 10 SO. IL was not IN the
line of my notions of political ethics 10 EN-
gage In an indeCorOus contest IN very un-
seemingly effort 10 resent an imagined in
difference over the heads OF the people Of
nothing and have done nothing Ii the
people desire me 10 serve them III the pper
House of Congress for another term that
Will be their verdict The people of Yer
mont are amply able 10 draw the line be-
tween one of their own citizens and one
who is not
Telegram-herald., 1886-06-15
SEMI-CENTENAIAL
Everything Ready for the
Celebration at Lansing.
A GREAT SUCCESS ANTICIPATED.
The Citf Already Thronged Wuh vis-
tors Preparations tor the
Barbecoe-H 4 Glorious
Time Promised tor
To-day

Lsa-l>.. june l4 Hot Well should
say Sd. The clerk OF the weather pot ola an
extra bod ~ coal tlis morning and all day
ihe people of the Capital City and their
hundreds of visitors Who have already ar
rived have been sweiterng under jane
sun. Tie intensity of the heat from which
eau only be ukened % the blasts from The
furnaces of Hades. Linen coats command
al a premium and Cl0thicrs smile with de-
light al the prominent part that seeTsuckers
viii play ln the observance Of
Michigan semi centennial Egery train tO
day has been freighted With visitors, aEd the
massive capitol Is thronged with visitors.
who gaze upon the solid structure and in-
Wardiy covet the soft sits " hich the
state employees are supposed 10 hold. Up
Main street they wander and talk Of the
great State which in the short period OF
hlty years occupies SO proud a position
among lis thirty-seyen associates who make
up this great and glorious land of freedom
and strikes.
The Capital City has fairly outdone itself
IN preparing tOs this auspiciOus occasion,
and her people have good reason 10 be
proud. Her citizens have faithfully put
their shoulders tO the wheel and great aud
glorious time Is looked Tor tomorrow All
day long n gang OF sturdy cooks have been
al the Fair Grounds arranging for the
barbecue which takes place at
noon tomorrow Two monster oxen
have been turned on the spit all day,
a dozen sheep slumber gracefully on beds
of living Goals and everybody will be given
an opportunity OF participating in the
southern method of enjoying life.
Hon. Henry Fralick arrived tonight and
is active in periec'ing all plans for the NOR
row TO prevent any friction. The Semi
Centennial Commission met tonight
and everything is so perfect
that none will be otherwise than
satisfied with their work. 1t Is a cos
mopOlitan class of people that are here and
despite the sultry weather and lack of peo-
pie hotel accommodations the mingle hap
PLY together and rejoice over the honor of
being privileged TO be present on such an
occasion.
Telegram-herald., 1886-06-15
SENATE AEo HOUSE
Tho Pacific Forfeiture Iiiu 10 the senate
Preparing 10 Ceiehrate Another
Centennial

WAsHINor8N. jane l4-ln fle Senate io-
day Immediately after routine basInes. The
Pacific Forfeiture b.li was tatca up and Mr..
Call resumed hi. remarks supporting
the proposition to forfeit al lands
not earned within fhe prescribed ume
Motions both to 80 1910 eEeelNff ses-
sion aDd to adjourn were defeated Nr
George he-an hIs speech. hgi was inter.
ruuiri bY meuou o. 81 inio executive
session Tbs was defeated. ast suhsc-
quenly, after making some flriher pro-
sress Mr George Was again interrupted tY
a motion 90 ad|nDrn Mr. Plumb offered
resolution. which wns ae0ecl fo calling ou
The pu.tmasier General for miorms-
t0u as o. tbc expense of fhe inland
water rates ~ fle United States and
the amount 90 mal transported over them
Mr Plumb also gave Doilot fhat oa FRIDAY
morning De- would ohI up the conference
report on fhe HosiofiIee Apropr tlon b.H.
NJ Edmunds said 81 bad heel tleuUnt
by many Senators. advisable fo have q
couple of days thursday aud FRIDAY for
fhe consideration 81 sbof cases on tlie
calendar III Edmunds offered "a rcs0iu-
ton fog rcierepcc o. tbe oemmiffee on r-4er
providing l8r change ln thc rule
of the senate So 81 fo make f possible
lav 0u Che table mot4ou fn consider with
oul afeCtiEr the question iu roierencs to
which fhe mollon is made Mr Elmunds
said that hv some inadfcrie1oc fle rules
now forbade lehaie nu motion fo re.1r-
slider whereas above al fnnr- sucH o uo-
ton f made in reoi faith. ought to ee D..
bated
At6oc'ock. Mr George having fhe fsof
sn the forle.fare bI'i fhe -enaie adjourned.