davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Connecticut western news., 1886-05-26
EAST CANAAN.

George Cowdrey. Jr., is out with 9 brand new bicycle.
 Edward Rose returned last week to his home at Geneva, N. Y.
 A. B. Garfield is grading, building a new fence and making needed improve ments about his residence.
 Henry Beardsley Is doing good work with his brush at the Everardus Ives place. The front fence has been re- moved and the general appearance is much improved.
 Talmadge Pulver has made much im . provement about his home, painting. grading, flower settings, gypsy kettles, etc.
 Miss Etta Ames preached in No. 5 school-house Sunday evening to full house.
 Some tobacco will be set this week, the plants being unusually early.
 A. B. Garfield and A. P. Briggs are out with new horses this week.
 It is hoped that some needed work may be done the present week in our cemetery. There are many neglected graves where little work and care would much improve the general ap- pearance of the lot. There are also other family lots on which stand costly monuments which are badly neglected, grown up to weeds and wild grass, with ill-shaped mounds of earth and sand scattered about. It is hoped that with the return of Memorial day our memo ries may be refreshed and that our cem- etery, on whose hillside we have laid the forms of loved ones, shall be cared for as it should be, trusting that those who follow us may go and do likewise.
Connecticut western news., 1886-05-26
SALISRURY.

Salisbury never was lovelier than now. Some of the finest scenery, finest drives in the fine climate of the exquisite Housatonic valley we now enjoy. The summer boarders are sending gentlemen and ladies before them to spy out the land,
 PRRsoNAL.-Mrs F. W. Cofing having returned from an extended winter trip in Florida is now with us. Miss Louisa Bostwick spent the Sabbath in town Rev J. c. Goddard visited New London, staying at the parental home over Sun day. Rev Mir Bacon of New London occupied the Salisbury pulpit, speaking from Psalms, xc., 1,-"Lord, thou hast been our dwelling place in all genera tions." He spoke happily of the earthly home or dwelling place, bringing it to its best estate and bliss, and then our going higher to the beyond, to rest in God wholly. The leaving of earthly home came in with minor chords to make the strain more attractive. i. . :. MT and Mrs James Butterly are each of them very sick; recovery doubtful. :. . Miss Cora l.. Holder returned to Pitts field last Saturday.
 ACCIDENT. Joseph Butterly's horse fell off high rock near the Indian cave Monday morning. The horse, 8 valu- able one, was rescued.
Connecticut western news., 1886-05-26
K ENT.

There are two or three cases of scarlet fever in this vicinity.
 MT Pethuel Millspaugh, who has en- dured long and painful illness, died at his home, Bulls Bridge, last Thursday morning, May 20, aged GA years.
 Rev Henry Upson of New Preston preached at the Congregational church last Sabbath morning, Rev Porter being ill and unable to occupy his usual place in the pulpit.
 Dr Thomas Richey of New York con- ducted the services at St. Andrews, Rev A. Richey being absent. There was no evening service at either church.
 It is proposed by some of our towns people that new street be opened from the lower end of Lane avenue, and run ing parallel with Main street, striking the main road near the bridge. This would give a chance for driving round the square, and would have other advan- tages. But the plan Is seriously ob- jected to by owners of the land through which the street would be made, and by many others.
 Some of the citizens of North Kent and Skiff mountain have petitioned the Housatonic R. R. company to lay side track near the North Kent platform, and to make it signal station. It would be great accommodation to the people of that vicinity, ,and as Supt Bishop, who came up tho other day to view the ground, fayors the plan there is pros pect of it's being accomplished.
 A few city people have already en- gagged board here and tue prospects are that there will be larger number of city boarders in town than usual this 1 summer.
 There was grand rally of our citizens at the town hall last Wednesday night to discuss and make arrangements for dedicating the soldiers monument. It was decided that the dedication take place Wednesday, June 9. A committee was appointed consisting of those who will be sure to go ahead and arrange everything in most satisfactory man. ner. A programme of the days pro- ceeding will be made known later.
Connecticut western news., 1886-05-26
BERKSHIRE COUNTY.

Editor Mabbett of the Sunday Ex- press and Editor Pratt of the Dalton Independent and Hinsdale Herald have formed copartnership. The three pa- pers will be printed at North Adams, with Mir Mabbett as Editor and Mir Pratt as business manager.
 Work on Pittsfeld's street railway began last Thursday. The fare will be five cents. The cars will all be drawn by two horses and each have a conduc- tor.
 The s'Spy of Atlanta war drama of six acts, will be presented at Memo rial hall at Lee Thursday and Friday evenings. May 27 and 2S, under the auspices of the G. A. R. post of that place. A. D. Ames of Clyde, O., is the author of the play and takes the leading character.
 Comical Brown gave an entertain ment in Windsor last Saturday evening.
 John H. Orr of North Adams is very low with consumption and his death is hourly expected. He has been one of North Adams most upright and public spirited citizens, and for 40 years was D1xton Of the Congregational church.
Connecticut western news., 1886-05-26
SHEFFIELD.

The funeral service of Robert Graham, youngest son of Johnathan Graham, was attended last Sunday afternoon at his late residence on Sheffield Plain. Rev MT Ellis of the,Episcopal church officia- ting. He leaves wife, and four small children who have the sympathy of this community.
 Several families in this village, and in some other parts of town, are making preparations for the reception of city boarders the coming summer, and many of those who have been several seasons past in this beautiful quiet town, ex- pect to return again.
 The monthly union prayer meeting, will be held this week Thursday e7en- ing in the Congregational chapel.
 As there was no service at the Con- gregational church last Sunday evening the two congregations worshiped to- gether in the Methodist church.
Connecticut western news., 1886-05-26
SOUTHFIELD.

Dr Winnie Heath from Curtissville was here Friday night. H. Waling also came home for few weeks.
 J. H. Mott, who has been on the sick list for nearly two weeks, is seemingly on the gain, though hardly perceptible.
 Agent Cargill arrived home, also his family, on Friday last.
 Will D. Kasson had severe trouble with erysipelas last week, but began this week better.
 The prospect for fruit seems almost sure, after all, this year, though frosts may hurt it.
 Pratt's stage keeps jogging as usual, but one or two more horses seems al- most indispensable, long as there is no railroad.
Connecticut western news., 1886-05-26
What Baking Powder Shall We Use

What Baking Powder Shall We Use! This plain question comes home to every housekeeper. We all desire pure and wholesome food, and this cannot be had with the use of impure or poisonous baking powder. There can be no longer question that all the cheaper, lower grade of baking powders contain either alum, lime or phosphatic acid. As 10th as we may be to admit so much against what may have been some of our house. hold goods, there can be no gainsaying the unanimous testimony of the official chemists. Indeed, analysts seem to find no baking powder entirely free from some one of these objectionable ingredients except the Royal, and that they report as chemically pure. We find some of the baking powders adver- tised as pure, to contain, under the tests of Profs Chandler, Habirshaw and others, nearly twelve per cent. of lime, while others are made from alum with no cream of tartar. This, we pre- sume accounts for their lack of leaven- ing power as sometimes complained of by the cook, and for the bitter taste found in the biscuits frequently com plained of by ourselves.
 But aside from the inferiority of. the work done by these powders, the phy- siologists assure us that lime and alum taken into the system in such quantities as this are injurious. They are not de- composed by heat nor dissolved in mix ing or baking. They go with the bread, therefore, into the stomach, where their physiological effects are in digestion, dyspepsia, or worse evils. The question naturally arises, why dc these cheap baking powder makers use these things? Alum Is three cents g pound, lime still cheaper, while cream of tartar costs thirty five or forty. The reasons for the chemical purity of the Royal Baking Powder were recently given in the New York Times in an in } teresting description of new method for refining argols, or crude cream O. tartar. It seems that 1t is only under this process that cream of tartar can bt freed from the lime natural to it an6 rendered chemically pure; that the pat ents and plant for this cost the Roya Baking Powder Company about half . million dollars, and that they maintain exclusive control of the rights.
 Prof McMutrie, late chief chemist o the department of agriculture at Wash ington, D. O., in the interests of com merce, made an examination of this pro cess, and reported upon the results at tained in the refined cream of tartar The following extract from his repor would seem to answer the question re peated at the head of this article, anl which is so frequently propounded b, the housekeeper:
 "I have examined the cream of tarta used by the Royal Baking Powder Co.,. in the manufacture of their baking pow der, and find it to be perfectly pure and free from lime in any form. The chemical tests to which I have submit ted the Royal Baking Powder prove perfectly healthful, and free from ever. deleterious substance"
Connecticut western news., 1886-05-26
FALLS VILLAGE.

The railroad company have been building over the fences and putting up new ones around their tenements near the shops. Some improvements have been made at the depot and the platform has been heightened and 8 stairway built on the south side, and just below the land adjoining the track has been graded by drawing in many loads of dirt.
 Planting corn is the order of the day now with most of the farmers in this locality.
 Rev H. B. Mead occupied the pulpit at the Congregational church Sunday.
 Several boys walked over the noun tain Saturday to witness the antics and pow-wow of the red men of the forest, but the ssnoble red men" failed to show up as was expected.
 MT J. F. Millspaugh is improving and takes a carriage drive about town occa- sionally.
 Hall, Hornbeck & Go. now import tea direct from Japan. They will soon tell you all about it when their new adver- tisement appears.
Connecticut western news., 1886-05-26
WEST NORFOLK.

Miss Ames, the rivivalist attended our prayer meeting last Friday night. About fifty were present. Much credit is due those who come so great dis tance to aid in the meeting.
 Quite 8 company went to North Nor folk, to church, from here Sunday.
 The Dewells of New Haven, will re- occupy their summer residence this week.
 There has been an unprecedented de- mand for horses the past few weeks. Purchasers are not willing to buy ''old soldiers and pay the prices which is invariably demanded for them.
 G. A. Caldwell and Walter Warland caught forty fine, large fish last Satur- day night.
 A. s. Cobb, has greatly improved his place by new front fence, which is placed on the street line.
 Guy Phelps has gone to Great Bar rington to work for the season. Many will miss him, especially the scholars with whom he played 'leapfrog"; much to the amusement of all around.
Connecticut western news., 1886-05-26
WEDNESDAY, MAY 26, 1886.

The Winsted Press makes the aston ishing statement that eighteen min utes' work per day on the part of the healthy men of the community would produce ample food and clothing for the entire community, women, children, aged and infrm."
 Editors are credited with working 16 hours per day, therefore tour beloved cotemporary" must be either a public benefactor, feeding and clothing 52 per sons besides himself, or else he is get ting rich 52 times faster than necessary, and yet he is not satisfied, for he cries out, 'smake the week 4e days long,"
Connecticut western news., 1886-05-26
DIED.

 ADAMS. In this village, May 25, Vol colt N. Adams, aged 72, Funeral at the Methodist church on Friday at l D. m.
 LESTER At Saratoga Springs, N. r., May 13, Catherine Perrin, wife of Charles c. Lester, in her 36th year; daughter of Rev Dr Perrin of Tor rington.
 ANDREWS. At Winsted, May 20, Han nah B., widow of Eleazer Andrews, in the 84th year of his age. KELLY.-At East Canaan, May 16, Julia, daughter of Frank Kelly, aged 2 years.
 JONES. At Collinsville, May 8, Edgar N. Jones, aged l6. CARR.-At Coll1nsville, May 9, Esther F., wife of Rodney Carr, aged 66. THAYER.-At Collinsville, May II, Grace l.. Thayer. aged 16. ..- Mu1sPAUGH. Bulls Bridge (Kent), May 20, Pethuel NIillspaugh, aged GA GRAHAM. Sheffield, May 19, Robert Graham, aged 37. CLARK.-At West Winsted, May 20, of consumption, Miss Carrie Clark, el- dest daughter of Thomas M. Clark. TAY1oR.-At New Marlboro, Mass, May 19, Miss Georgianna Taylor (colored), aged 16.
 TRACY. At Monterey, Mass, May -, David l.. Tracy, aged 93. FARGo.-At Monterey, Mass, May TO-, Rufus c. Fargo, aged 80. PR1ND1E. Sharon, May 15, John Prindle, aged "A. .. '. COPELAND Sharon, May IT, James Copeland, aged 13. Killed by fall
Connecticut western news., 1886-05-26
Cnr.ERnOaNK

A Sunday school conference is to be held at the Congregational church this Wednesday, afternoon.
 Mrs J.B. Hotchkiss has recovered $25 in her suit against the RI. X c. w. R. R. company.
 The ladies of the Industrial society will give an entertainment at the base ment of Congregational church on Fri day evening of this week at which an "old time supper" will be served for 25 cents.
 Fred Chatfeld has hired and taken possession of Miss Susan Writings place just east of the center.
 Hawksley Brothers are building a new and extensive poultry house, also quite an addition to their barn.
Connecticut western news., 1886-05-26
Written tor the Connectic,a Western Ne,cs J
 DECORATION DAY.

Listen to the soldiers feet Marching through the village street! Flags of Union wave above. Hands are clasped in joy and love. In the churchyards rest the dead, All their weary march is OCT. Here the rain of flowers is shed Where was rain of tears before. Blossoms white are sign of peace, Sign that wars and woes shall cease Blossoms blue are sign of love Like the guarding sky above. Bring the roses-sign of life White and red, no more at strife, Blend them as it3seemeth meet, Blended is'their fragrance sweet. Bring the Union flag that waves, Blending red and white and blue. With the banners mark the graYes- Starry emblems, bright and true! Soldier brothers, who have fought, Deck the soldiers graves with flowers. Freedom was with blood bought; Ard the rich results are ours. Let us lift our thanks today Thanks to them and thanks to God, As we strew the flowers of may Tenderly above the sod Let us for our nation pray, She is great, God make her good! May these blossoms of the May Be pledge of brotherhood. O, not in vain our soldiers bled; Nor valnly fell our loved ones deadl From Maine to Gulf, from sea to sea, Our land is one, Our land is free.
 LUELLA D. SMITH.
Connecticut western news., 1886-05-26

Did you ever see pleasanter spring weather than we have had of late
 The Sabbath school in North Norfolk has commenced, and in numbers and in- terest is a marked contrast to what it was year ago.
 The meeting at Wadworth school house last Tuesday evening was well at- tended and there is a desire for another appointment. Messrs w. Roberts, and A. Stevens led the meeting.
 Mir David Loring Tracy, who for many years was paper carrier and peddler and lived in this town most of his life, died at Monterey last week, aged 93. He was bachelor; genial, social and pleas ant in his intercourse with others, and were it not for his ''stammering tongue" which made it difficult to communicate his ideas, he would undoubtedly have made his mark in the world.
 Miss Georgianna Taylor, colored, late of this part of the town died suddenly of typhoid pneumonia, last Wednesday at New Marlboro, aged 16.
Connecticut western news., 1886-05-26

There are now published in the United states 14,16O newspapers, an in crease of 666 over last year. In Massa- chusetts the weekly press is gaining, but the magazines and other monthly periodicals are losing. The magazines appear to be tending toward New York, as twenty-three monthly periodicals have been established there during the year. The daily newspapers of the country number 1,216. At first thought it does not seem possible that so many newspapers could exists, but then it should be remembered that over 25,- GOO, 900 females in the U. s. must be supplied with bustles.
Connecticut western news., 1886-05-26
EAKEKlLLE.

Mir l.. F. Reid spent Sunday in New York.
 Miss Laura Bryan is home from Hartford where she has been for nearly year.
 Mir Ralph Whitney is in New York for short time.
 The Kickapoo Indians under Dr White Cloud gave three exhibitions in the Academy hall last week. The per formances of Prof Costello were quite we'll admired.
 Prof Carn's entertainment given at the Academy hall last Friday, was probably the best of its kind ever given here. Those who missed it missed more than they thought.
 The graves of the soldiers at Salisbury will be decorated on Sunday afternoon at about 4 o'clock. Flowers will be re- ceived at the Academy hall, Salisbury, on Saturday afternoon and evening.
Connecticut western news., 1886-05-26
Le00Z Notices.

A T A Court of Probate holden at North Ca A naan, within and for the district of Ca naan, on the 25th day of May, 1886.
 Present, Jacob B. Hsrdenbergh, judge,
 An agreement in writing between Almira Whitford and Myron E Monson for the a. doption by said Monson of Bertha Whitford, mlnor child of said Almira residing in Canaan in said district, having been presented to this court for approval.
 Ordered, That hearing relative to such approval be held at the Probate Office in said North Canaan, on the 14th day of June next ensuing, at one o'clock in the afternoon, and that public notice of the time and place of order three times in the Connecticut Western News a public newspaper published in said district and having circulation therein.
 Certified from record,
 Ot-24 JACOBB. HARDENBERGH, Judge.
Connecticut western news., 1886-05-26
Active. Pushing md Reliable.

w. H. Camp can always be relied upon, to carry in stock the purest and best of goods, and sustain the reputIa- tion of being active, pushing and rel1- able, by recommending articles with well-established merit and such as are popular. Having secured the agency for the celebrated Dr Kings new discovery for consumption, colds and coughs, will Ill sell it on positive guarantee: It will surely cure any and every affection of the throat, lungs, or chest, and in order to prove our claim we ask you to call and get trial bottle free.
Connecticut western news., 1886-05-26
Rrosnerous Editors.

Editor James of the Thomaston Ex- press has purchased the residence of Frank Shaw on Orchard street, but does not expect to occupy it at once.
 Editor Vail of the Winsted Herald who commenced to build house last fall and then sold his house lot to Wm l.. Gilbert for his industrial college, has bought another lot adjoining property of Dr Welch and William L. Camp, and will commence building house there on immediately and expects to occupy it this fall,
Connecticut western news., 1886-05-26
MILL RIVER.

MT Bert Atwater spent Sunday at his fathers, MT James Atwater's.
 Mrs H. M. Truesdell and daughter of West Stockbridge spent Sunday with friends in this place.
 Last Friday Mamie Huggins fell from 9 swing, breaking her arm.
 Mir F. W. Spaulding starts for the West today.
 Rev Mir Starks of Hartsville preached in thls place last Sunday. MT Butler is spending a two weeks vacation at his home in Northampton.
Connecticut western news., 1886-05-26
BORN.

HART.-At West Cornwall, May 21, a son to Charles w. Hart. CHURcH.-At Collinsville, May 2, son
 to Stanley H. Church. BADER. At Collinsville, May IA, son
 to Martin Bader.
Connecticut western news., 1886-05-26

You can't work to much purpose un- less you are well, but you can build up your health and strength with Parker's Tonic and work will then become easy. It sets the lungs, liver and kidneys in working order. Coughs and colds van ish before it. Take it in time.
Connecticut western news., 1886-05-26
Ot-24 JACOBB. HARDENBERGH, Judge.
DISTRICT OF SALISBURY ss. PROBATE

nISTRICT OF SALISBURY SS. PROBATE U Court, May 24tb. 1886.
 Frank Owen of said Salisbury exhibited to this court for approval and acceptance, an agreement with the seleotmen of Watertown in Litchfeld county giving to him and wife, minor, foundling child, commonly called
 nrdered That Ootce he eieen fo h r nessons interested to appear at the Probate Office in Salisbury on the 5th day of June, 1886, at 9 o'clock in the forenoon, then and there to show cause if any they have why said agree by said court, by publising thls order once in 8 newspaper having circulation in this dis trict at least five days before time of hearing and return make.
 Attest, DONALD T. WARNER, 1w Judge.
Connecticut western news., 1886-05-26

It is reported that the Hartford and Connecticut Western railroad company have bought the Hubert Iron company's property on Lake and Boyd streets.- Winsted Press.
Connecticut western news., 1886-05-26
MARRIED.

JoHNsoN-C -Co111N.-At Hillsdale, N. r., May IS, by Rev D. Phillips, George o. Johnson, M. D., of Pine Plains, N. Y., and Miss Fannie P. Collin of Hillsdale, N. Y.. only daughter of Mrs John F. Collin, Jr.
Connecticut western news., 1886-05-26

Dr bio Lewis, the celebrated physi- clan, lecturer and author, died at his home in .Yonkers, N. Y., at 8 O clock last Friday morning, from erysipelas His age was 63 years. He will be cre- mated.
Connecticut western news., 1886-05-26
Subscription nAccount.-The date on the

Subscriptio on nAccOunt.-The date on the eoored slip of paper with the name of the sub scriber. shows the time to which the sNb- scrAPtlon Is paid; thus, R. B. Smith 5Juls5, Indicates that MT. Smith has paid for his paper to July 5, 1885. ltls hoped that subscribers will see to it that their account, indicated by the date on their papers is always correct. and when they pay for 8 renewal of their subscription, will ob
 whether their date is changed to indicate the proper credit. and in the event of error to in- form us for correction at ones. No claims for er- TOTS In these accountewillh thereafter be considered unless presented within thirty days after ths payment is claimed to have besn made, as the regular receipt ofthe paper with the date to which the subscription is paid plainly printed thereon is prima facie evidence of it's acceptance as corresr.
Connecticut western news., 1886-05-26

RESTRICT OF SALISBURY, SS, Probate D Court, May 17, 1886.
 Estate of Caroline Ball late of Salisbury in said district.
 Upon the application of Donald T. Warner of Salisbury praying that an instrument inwrit- ing purporting to be the last will and testament and codicil thereto of said deceased, may be proved approved. allowed and admitted to probate, and letters testamentary issued to him, as per application on file more fully ap- pears, it is
 Ordered that said application be heard and determined at the Probate Office in Salisbury in said district, CD the 3lth day of May, A. D. 1886, at one o'clock in the afternoon, and that notice be given of the pendency of said appi thereon, by publishing the same twice in some newspaper having circulation in said dis trict.
 JACOB B. HARDENBERGH, Acting Judge.