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DovER FURNACE. NY.

MT Calvin c. Cutler, lifelong resi- dent of this place, died May 6, aged 89 years For 83 years he had lived in the same house where he died. His wife died number of years ago, since which time his son, Eleazer, and family have occupied the house, managed the farm and ministered to the old gentleman's 8 every want He was successful farmer and had accumulated large property He leaves a brother and sister, William and Nathalie Cutler, several sons and daughters and 8 large circle of grand children. He was 8 genial. hospltable man, great reader, keeping we'll in formed on all subjects. and he had many friends who will greatly miss him, hay ing enjoyed his friendship from their earliest recollection. His funeral was attended from his late residence on Sat urday, May 8. His remains were laid to rest beside those of his wife in the cemetery at Chestnut Ridge.
 Mrs William Cutler has been great sufferer with spinal disease for about three years, which confines her to her bed most of the time.
 The recent purchasers of the Dover Furnace ore mine are building long h. cline, clearing out the pit and making preparations to raise 8 large amount of ore. They have already contracted to furnish 15, GOO tons this season.
 Albert Tompkins's barn was raised Thursday afternoon, May 13. Prepara- tions to build said barn were begun 30 years ago and some of the timber was got out, although the raising was not accomplished until last week; yet for 3O years whenever the question was asked. "When is Albert Tompkins's barn to be raised?" the answer invariably was "next Thursday afternoon"
 Cutler Brothers have an unrivalled as sortment of merchandise in their store | and are doing large trade.
 | A MT Bryan from New York has pur. chased 800 acres of woodland near the ore mine. He has large force of men and teams and steam saw-mill at work getting out lumber, ties and wood on g | lot about two miles north of the 800 acre lot.
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ORE TITLE.

William Mitchell, oldest son of Jam es Mitchell, who was shot in New York city Sunday, May 9, died Tuesday even ing. His body arrived home Wednes- day evening. Friday afternoon large procession followed his remains to their last resting place in the Catholic ceme- tory at Millerton. Two persons have been arrested, one of whom was identi- fled by Mitchell as the person who did the shooting.
 John Pearce of England, brother-in- law of Captain Bartle, arrived on Satur day evening.
 M. B. Richardson, treasurer of Brook Pit Mining company, was around Satur- day and left money to pay off the men.
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"Wen. mother" said a workingmar to his wife, as he returned from the common, where he had been hobnob- ping all the forenoon with his fellow strikers, "let's have dinner" "No din ner today, old man," she replied. "No dinner-what's up?" "Ive struck for eight hours work and two meals day, so has Mrs Johnson, so has Mrs Spring. In fact, we've had meeting and we have concluded that 16 hours day is rough on females when big, strong men can only stand eight hours" He seized his hat and ran out to see if he could have committee of arbitration ap- pointed Boston Journal.
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K E M T.

Quite number from here attended the Mikado" at the opera house, New Milford, last week and were highly pleased with the entertainment.
 Flaming show bills are posted in con- spicuous places announcing the great and wonderful circus to be held in Dan bury May 29.
 | Mrs M. l.. Stuart and daughter have returned to Kent and re-opened their house for the summer.
 Children of the Congregational soci- | ety are invited to meet at the Conference room next Saturday at p. m for the purpose of organizing a mission circle. There are already three or four mission societies here and now with the younger ones started in the good way surely mis- | sionary knowledge ought to be extensive and much work accomplished. The female tramp, whose singular dress and appearance always attracts much attention, though her regular travelling circuit brings her to our will lage so often that she is familiar ob- lect, arrived here early Monday morn ing, passing through in her usual strange but quiet manner. She stops at the stores, but never begs at any house or talks with anyone.
 News has been received by friends here of the death of MT Milton Swift from an attack of pneumonia at his home in Ottawa, H., Friday, May IA. Kent was MT Swift's former home, and he still owned property here. Many of his relatives also reside here.
 Our community has been greatly sad dened by news of the death of Rev B. Scudder of Great Burlington. He was for many years pastor of the Congrega- tional church in this place, and gained many warm friends who will sincerely mourn for him. Several from here att tended the funeral at Great Harrington Monday last.
 The citizens of Kent are called upon to meet at Town hall this "Wednesday evening to discuss and make arrange ments for dedication of the soldiers monument that was erected in this vil- lage last October. When our people are fully aroused to action in any public matter it is sure to be success; so 1t is hoped that the committee will decide upon an early date for the dedicatory service, which cannot fail to be an occa- sion of interest and pleasure to all.
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Personal.

William Paul and his bride arrived last week.
 Julius Frein has improved during the past week.
 Mrs George P. Strong will soon visit relatives in the West.
 George 0. Peet spent the Sabbath at home from Bridgeport.
 NIP. Loomis is still confined to his bed. but is slowly improving.
 Rev Elisha Whittlesey assisted Rev F.W. Barnett in the services at Christ church last Sunday.
 Miss Rose Adam, daughter of J. s. Adam, is in Bridgeport under the treat ment of an occulist. Mrs George Adam accompanies her.
 IN. Van Deusen, with Nat" Greer of Lime Rock, MT Fellar of Madaln ano three other "feners'' from Bridgeport start next Monday for weeks blue hsh ing of New London.
 Messrs George and Henry Ives, son' of Edwin Ives of Scranton, Pa, arrived at Judge Changers last Thursday Henry returned Saturday, but deorg' will remain until tomorrow or next day
 Rev E. F. Atwood of East Canaan past grand chaplain of the department of Connecticut, and Col Fenn of Win -.ted will deliver the Meaorial day ad dresses at Torrington and Ansonia, res positively. o
 Mrs Almerine Gillette, aged nearly 9 years, has been in poor health since las ,antumn. and last Saturday had heav fall. At first it was feared her hip wa broken, but such does not prove to b tho case, although it was badly bruise or crushed and she is connned 70 nor oe' .but is as comfortable e could pe a pasAeds
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REEFFIELD.

Services in Christ church next Sun. day evening.
 4 meeting of the board of directors Of the Friendly Union" was held at the house of the secretary, Mrs H. A. Train, last week Wednesday.
 The annual meeting of the ladies' aid society of the M. B. church will be held st the parsonage, Wednesday afternoon Of this week, also at the same place on Friday afternoon the first quarterly con- ference of tkis yearwill meet It is ex- pected the new presiding elder, George s. Hare, DID,, will be present. -,.
 There is prospect of building be- ing erected this summer as memorial for Rev Dr Dewey, adjoining the park in this village. It will be for the uss of the Friendly Union. ....
 Miss Libbie Boardman, who has been dangerously i'll at the Miller House in Great Burlington the past three weeks, was moved to her home last Friday. There is not much change in her con- dition
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AS Conductor Pullings train was leav- ing Georgetown on the down trip the other day the brakeman, as usual, open ed the passenger car door and shouted: ''Cannons next!'' whereupon Danbury Irishman started from his seat in alarm and exclaimed, "Phat's that? Cannons nexsht? Begorra, the Socialists and Knights of Labor are goin' to shoot the thrain-hould on; sthop the cars; I'll get off herep'-[ Norwalk Gazette.
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Sale of an Ore Bed.

James B. Sisson, auctioneer, has sold the ore bed at Sharon Station, form erly owned by the Manhattan Mining con- pany and known as the "Sharon Ore Bed, to V. M. Braschi, of New York, for $5OOO. There is over 5000 worth of machinery in it. A few years ago the property was valued at S125, 000 without the machinery. For many years 1t was good paying mine.-[ [Pough- keepsie Eagle.
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are most satisfactory. We cannot give our hotel proprietor too much pra1se in inducing MT Ferris to locate here, and we hope our citizens will extend their patronage to him as inducement to To- cate here permanently. MT F. came here for the benefit of his health, which IS improving daily. x
 The drama "Out in the Streets was complete success in every respect, but we are compelled to defer the detailed report of 1t till next ue-ED. NEWS. l
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ScOtt,S Emulsion of Pure

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CHAPINVlLLE.

Mrs Earnings is very i'll.
 Hoddie Stone, the S-year-old grand son of George Landon, is critically i'll at this writing with an abscess of the lung.
 Charles l.. McElroy, who has lived at Melrose, Md, for the past five years. will soon return here to reside.
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CORNWALL HOLLOW.

Francis Chagnot of this place has ob- tained an absolute divorce from his wife, Theresa Chagnot. The decree was granted by the superior court at the April term.
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An Answer Wanted. .

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Connecticut western news., 1886-05-19

How many bald heads you see. Work. worry, disease, dissipation. These do it. Parker's Hair Balsam stops fall ing hair and restores glcss and youthful color. Exceptionally clean, elegant, a perfect dressing, not greasy. Prevents dandruff.
Connecticut western news., 1886-05-19

The marriage of T. O. McKibbon, foreman of the Pittsfeld Sun, and Miss Rose M., oldest daughter of Editor Harding, occurred Thursday evening. Only the immediate friends of the par ties were present.
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WEDNESDAY, MAY 19, 1886.
Local News.

A une TOW OI trees uAfo IeCeutly been planted on each side of Reed street and Oak avenue.
 The Connecticut Western News is the best advertising medium in the county. Try it.
 Mir O. s. Lane, formerly of the Hous- atomic road, is now roadmaster on the Naugatuck ine.-Newtown Bee.
 The young ladies' mission circle will hold strawberry festival at V. IA. hall Wednesday evening, May 26.
 If our regular correspondent at Sails bury is still indisposed will not ''occa- sional'' or sAbsalom' favor us for awhile.
 70. E. Holcomb gets no tidings of his stolen horse later than Sunday, May g, at which time it had been traced to Wappingers Falls, N. '.
 All makes of PIANOS or ORGANS rented or sold on instalments. Send for LOWEST PRICES ever named to E. E.. CAPEwELL, Torrington, Ct. mh24-tf The summer express trains will be placed on the Housatonic road earlier than usual this season, starting about tho first of June, and hereafter will stop at the depot at this station instead of ct the switches.
 When you are in Great Harrington stop at 0. H. Lilies drug store and see the latest and choicest articles in the way of perfumes and toilet goods. He keeps the best and only well-selected goods. may12 4w
 School closes next month for three months vacation. .... Freddie Aldrich sells the Saturday Globe on the streets. Henry Weaver had s22 stolen from his pocket while at the circus in Miller ton May 12 . F. A. Robbins's circus ct Millerton was attended by a large number from this place ... The Canaan base ball club will lay out their new grounds between Charles Gillette's and Harmon Schamerhorn's. The Monthly Budget.
 Mrs Sarah c. Powell, wife of Rev I. P. Powell former pastor of the Con- gregational church in East Canaan, died in Grand Rapids. Mich, Friday morn ing, May 14th. The friends of MT and Mrs Powell in this vicinity will regret to see this announcement, since it is only within the past two years that Mrs Powell, after many years of very feeble health, has been steadily improving so that she was able to enter with earnest ness into the duties and pleasures of life, for which she was eminently fitted.
 Frank A. Robbins circus and menagerie exhibited at Millerton last Wednesday, and called out large at tendance but no larger than 1t deserved for the circus is first class in every re- spect. The menagerie, although not the largest ln the world, comprises 9 rare collection of animals, in fact about all of especial interest. MT Wm Loper of Dover Plains is manager of the show. He is ably seconded by MT Geo s. Cole. These gentlemea, as well as all their assistants, are courteous to their patrons, and the numberless performers vie with each other in giving remarkable exhi- bition. Perhaps the managers are not responsible for the gamblers and pick pockets that apparently travel with the show, nevertheless they should banish them for those hght-fngered gentry will soon bring reproach upon the great ex-
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HARTFORD & CONN WESTERN
 RAILROAD

Y HI RAILROAD. szs Runs from Hartford to Rhinebeck on the Hudson river, where it connects with
 the N. '. c. X H. R. Railroad.
 Commencing December 90, 1885,
 GOING WEST. TRAINS LEAVE CANAAN. 8 45 a. m. for Rhinebecl.
 l2. 2.30 p. m for Mlllerton, connecting at Canaan
 for Albany and the West. For Rhine-
 beck. connecting with trains on the N.
 Y. C. & II. lt. railroad.
 3.30 D. m. for Nhllerton. 6.l0 p. m. for Nlillerton.
 GOING EAST. TRAINS LEAVE CANAAN. $40 a. m., from Millerton.
 Connecting at Winsted for Water.
 bury and Bridgeport. At Simsbury foR Westfeld, Northampton, W{i-s liamsburgh and Holyoke. At Hartfor1. with Express for Springfield and Bostu1 \ aud all points North and East; arrivinS.
 in Boston at 3.30 p. m. and for NeS
 Haven, arriving at 1.30 p. m.; also fo2
 Willimantic, New London. providepo6
 New York. 7S7A3 12.O0 m. for Hartford. & 800 p. m. connecting at Winsted for WafS1<E bury, Bridgeport, At Simsbury for WS37S field and Holyoke. At Hartford II5l3
 New Haven Springfield and Doeto7 | S.20 p. m. for West Winsted s& E. MoNEILL, WALTER PEARCR. Superintendent. 0enr Ticket A11
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Station Agent Green of Adams, who has held his place for 30 years, is re- lieved by Agent Harrington of Maple Grove
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SPORTSMEN. rcHTanhl 1AKn

A IL persons killing, shooting, pursuing and A taking in any way, in open or close sea- son, Game, Birds and Fish on the lands and waters owned or occupied by any of tho under. slgned lu NORTH CANAAN, Conn.,, will be treat- ed as trespassers and prosecuted as such, and will also be-prosecuted for all viola tions of the laws relating to Fish, Game and Birds.
 Lyman i'nnang, Geo. K. Goodwin, Michael
 keano, Levi Bronson, II. C. Stevens X Son. Mss sarah Foster. Ialmadge tulvcr, Ms
 Mary E. Clark, Hiram kobev Clas Morris. Geo D. Caliame, Leonard Lawrence, Frank Gaylord, Wm. T Peton, Frederick Bronson. Hiram Briggs. Isaac Beebe, E. s. Roberts, Wm. Hayes. If
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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 Lakevllle, June 24, 1885. Alexander H. Helley. Samuel s. Robbins, Mary w. Ward Geo. D. Harrison, E. j.. Bostwick, Owen McCue, Geo. B. Burrall, Mary E. Knight, Smith Cleaveland. If
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DENTISTRY 1!

The subscriber has opened an office in McLean's Block, directly opposite the Town Hall, Great Burlington, Mass. where he is prepared to attend to calls of persons wishing dental operation. Particular attention paid to Setting Teeth, Repairing, and Reitting Plates that have become loose.
 Charges very low.
 For particulars send postal.
 J. M. BURGHARDT. Great Burlington, May 12.
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SuuFrSnaen Take Notice,

A Tul persons are forbidden fishing, hunting 1N or shooting on our lands or lands occu. pied by us in the towns of North Canaan, Conn.,, and Sheffield and New Marlboro, Mass. k. l.. Tait, E. NJ. Rood, A. A Lawrence, H. C. Allyn, E. D. Lawrence, Frank s. Good. win, w. J. Ferguson, c. k. Barnes, James M. Shnltz. II. +. Bunnell, F. II. Barnes, II. 0. Barnes, r. H. Smith, H. N. Adams, J. l.. Gillette, Frank McCarty.
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SpoEGsn1en, take Notice.

A IL PERSONS killing, shooting, pursuing IA and taking lr any way, in open or close and weters owned hy any of the undersigned in Salisbury, Connecticut, will be treated ss tresosssegs and prosecuted aD such, and will also De pTosseoted fer all violations of the laws rela00g to Ush, game an6 birds.
 J. x N. c. Eoovilio, R. E. Ball, A. J. Spurr.
 Y. ", hclaes, Jao M Tseter, J. J. Landon,
 -. Barton, J. ?. MoNail, Jeremiah Bush-
 nell Salisbury, gt,, Sept. 4. 1884.
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SP0RISMEM, TAKE NOTICE

Great Burlington, May 12.
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.>aive from Southheld, Mill River and Clay ton = 9.10 A. IT. Close at 1 F.. II.
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, 1886-10-24

LAFAYETTE. Ind Oct. 23.-The
fourth day Of the celebrated Combs War
ner seduc ion case drew forth another
large crowd. Alarge number OF witnesses
testified as TO the bad character of the
plaintiff for the past three years. Miss
Combs was again nut upon the stand aud
denied ever having had any improper re-
laiions with John Hawk; that she had
been in the back part of the bank without
being observed by parties in the iruut
rOUll. The court refused TO delay the
case because OF the sickness of Juhn
McClary, who had been sI6penaed for
plaintiff. and the testimony was closed.
Col. Benin opened the argument for the
prosecution Just before noon, aud was
followed by j. A. Stuart and A.. l..
Humber for the prosecution, and the cas-,
was given to the Jury at 5 y clock. After
celebrating fifteen minutes the Jury re
turned a verdict in favor of Mr.. Warner.
This case has excited must local interest.
, 1886-10-24

altoona, Pa, Oct 23.-This afternoon
as the regular passenger train from Coal
port to Cresson. of the Short Line rail
road, was on its way down grade. and half
way between the two places, the enginr
Jumped the track and down a steep em
bankment, turning twice over in its de
scent, killing the fireman, Grant Hatfield.
and seriously i%njuring Engineer II. b
Hibbs. The passenger cars remained on
the track. As far as can be learned at
this hour, spikes had been placed in the
frog at that point by some miscreant. 1t
is thought to be the work of a young man
who had been formerly employed in the
construction Of the road.
, 1886-10-24
SPARKS FROM THE WIRES.

Forest fires continue to rage in North
ern Dakota.
A destructive fire occurred at Farming
ton, Me. Loss, S3OO,OOO
S s Cox, United States minister t,
Turkey, has formally resigned.
There was a slight shock Of earthauak,
at Athens. Greece, yesterday.
The Bulgarian regents cannot abdicat,
without eudangeriug their lives.
Another fishing vessel is reported LOST
IN Notre Dame bay, Newfoundland.
The president has appointed l.. n.
Buford fourth auditor OF the treasury.
The Burke Dempsey glove match will
come off at San francisco next Wcdnes-
day.
John 7. Campbell. of California. has
been appointed United States consul at
Tamatave, Madagascar.
Prince Alexander has requested the
sobranje to ignore him as a candidate Tor
the Bulgarian throne.
Samuel Cav, defaulting chief clerk of
the Pittsburg pension Office has pleaded
guilty. Sentence has been deferred.
A clerk of election at Chicago has been
sentenced 10 fifty days in ! Ill Tor being in
toxiratcd on the day appointed for regis
tratiun.
The recent earthquake did considerable
damage at Summerville, S c. the sh )ck
having been more severe han was at first
reported.
Bulgaria has applied to French and
English banks for Il loan of 81. 900. 900 at
! per cent, on the security Of the farlrod
and Nar,kele railway.
The japanese prince, Komatsu and
ute left San Francisco for New York
Yesterday, and will visit Salt Lake, Den
yer and Chicago en- Route.
The British ship Otterbnrn, bound
from Greenork. Scotlanl, for San Fran
CISCO, took fire at sea and was abandoned.
all on board escaping to Montevideo.
The weekly bank statement shows the
reserve increase Of New York banks.
s 5000, and the amount on hand IN ex-
cess OF legal requirements, 1910, 900.
Gen. Kaulbars, the Russian special en-
voy, has demanded the p%ostponement of
the meeting of the Bulgarian sobranie, to
which demand the regency has refused tn
accedc.
The president and members Of his cabi
net will attend the inauguration cere
monies of the Bartholdi statue IN New
York harbor. Mrs Cleveland and the
wives of several cabinet officers will be Of
the party.
The Canadian government has issued
circulars to steamship owners, asking Tor
tenders Tor fast ocean mail service between
Liverpool and Quebec IN summer and
Halifax, n. s., and Portland
We in winter.
, 1886-10-24
A High Born Scoundrel.

BERLIN, Oct. PA scandal has been
caused in the highest circles by the arrest
Of Baron Ohio Won Schleinilz. nephew
of the deceased minister of that name and
a member Of the emperor's household
He is charged with acting as the agent Of
a BAN OF men leagued together for the
purpose OF extorting money from wealthy
and high born persons. and with selling
forged titles and decorations. Schleinitz
was a captain in the Prussian guards. He
gambled and ran through a fortune. On
account Of his crimes, the police favored
his escape to France out of feeling to hi,
uncle who was then alive. Since the
%latter's death Schleinitz has been traced
to England, where he has been charged
with the forgery of a bill of exchange for
10000 marks. He has lust been extra
dited. An accomplice named LANCE who
was concerned in the forgery, committed
suicide upon hearing OF Schleinitz arrest.