davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Connecticut western news., 1886-10-20
NORFOLK.

Try The News. Only 25 cents till January, 1887, or $2 till January, 1888. Now is the time to present some friend with subscription and make said friend happy each week until 1888.
 Miss Mary Gaylord is quite ill
 b. T. Buffers house is being re- painted.
 days last week.
 The work of enlarging Hillhurst has begun.
 Mrs DePew has been quite i'll, but is slowly improving.
 Cards are out for two or three we'd dings this weeks.
 Mrs. Norton of St. Paul, Minn, is visiting at her fathers, Benjamin Bige- lows.
 The new cross road between Maple river and Shepard park road is finished.
 B. G. Yale has been making cider dur ing the past week, regardless of the threatening letter he received Q short time ago.
 The foundation for the new green house at the Eldridge place is nearly completed. It is to be directly back of the old one
 The Rural Improvement society is contemplating putting a lamp near the Robbins crossing and another just north of l.. J. Curtiss'.
 The reservoir is very low, so much so that the factories are short for water. The hosiery is running by steam DOT tion of the time and the straw company are adding steam power to their work
 Geo. T. Johnson has added very fine line of lamps to his stock, and will sell fancy crockery in future. having just received large stock of it. Both floors in hls building are now we'll stocked with goods.
Connecticut western news., 1886-10-20
WEST CORNWALL.

Try The News. Only 25 cents till January, 1887, or S2 till January, 1888. Now is the time to present some friend with subscription and make said friend happy each week until 1888.
 Mrs s. H. Barnum and Mrs Lewis Ocain spent last week visiting in New York state
 Miss Bessie Ocain of Amenia institute and her brother Charles of Bridgeport spent the Sabbath at home.
 Miss Marion Hurlburt of Lime Rock was a guest of Minnie and Nellie Coch- rane over the Sabbath. Miss Josie Hart of Colds Mills re- turns to New Milford on Monday next to teach in the graded school.
 Charles Gold has lately purchased a fine English mastiff in Boston.
 Mrs A. Miller has gone to New Haven to visit her daughter, Mrs Joseph Mem | mott.
 Mrs Adam Yutzler and Clara spent the | Sabbath with the merchant tailor at Norfolk.
 Edward Kaler of. Bridgeport came up on Saturday for short visit at home.
 Miss Annie Butler is assisting Mrs r. | w. Yutzler in her dressmakers shop.
 The infant son of John Eggleston on the Sharon side is very low with cholera infantum, with faint hopes of his recov- cry.
 Another shooting horror on Sharon mountain, the result of careless handling of firearms Will Liner, aged Is, was killed on Sunday by his brother, older who was showing him the workings of g new revolver, not knowing it to be load. ed, the ball taking effect in his eye which caused his death after a few hours suffering.
 The dime sociable that was held al the residence of MT John Wood or Thursday evening was well attended 1T spite of the drizzling state of the weath CT. The dialogue by the young schoo misses was well rendered and the duett. on the piano by Misses Ellen Cochran, and Sarah Miller were very fine ant thoroughly enjoyed by all The boun tiful spread provided by the benevolen ladies was also dispatched in name to the enjoyment of the guests, afte which they took their departure witt most pleasant femembrances of the tim and occasion.
 The ready-made clothing trade booming at Smith < Sons, as resul of the recent cold wave. and they espe cially invite the attention of their man customers to their complete stock of faI and winter goods which are being offel ed at unpsually low prices.
Connecticut western news., 1886-10-20
soUrHrlEiD.

Try The News. Only 25 cents til January, 1887, or ssS2 till January. 1888 Now is the time to present some friend with subscription and make said friend happy each week until 1888.
 The schools close after three more weeks.
 Cold came ill earnest the latter part of last week. Many had apples out through the cold snap. The crop was good.
 Were we lucky enough to be nomi- hated for some office 'twould be good time to get around and shake hands. Cool weather is good for that
 Gold and purple like the landscape looms in all directions. So like wise men let us prepare for the blasts that follow.
 The weather lately having been fine for most of the time crops have mostly been secured, especially potatoes, corn and buckwheat These prove to be fair crops. except buckwheat, which is light.
Connecticut western news., 1886-10-20
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 1886.
Local News.
Per,enal.

Mrs J. G. Root is recovering from her recent alarming illness.
 R. M. Rood and family of South Man chester are visiting his parents in town.
 Mir. W. G. Humphrey and Mrs. s. M. Humphrey are visiting friends in New Haven.
 Mrs. 8. W. Barnes and son, Marcus, leave home to-day Wednesday, to visit friends and relatives in Pownal, Vt.
 Mrs Mary A. Adams and Miss F. O. Spaulding returned yesterday from 2 nine weeks visit with relatives in Vest ern New York.
 Charles H. Pease, formerly connected with Tho News, has accepted position in N. w. Dowd < Co.'S job printing office at Winsted, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1886-10-20
Dean-EnsiUn.

About o'clock last Wednesday even- ing, number of friends were present at the house of MT. Sidney Ensign, at Huntsville, to make merry over the wedding of Miss Lucy Ensign and Mr. Nelson Dean.
 The bridal party stood under beau tiful floral arch and bell while Rev. D. M. Moore performed the marriage cere- mony. Mir. George Dean, brother of the groom, acted as best man, and Miss Cora Brown as bridesmaid. The bride was dressed in white cashmere trimmed with swans down, and wore large bouquet of white rosebuds.
 After MT. and Mrs. Dean had received the ngratulations of all their friends, they were invited to lead the way to the table where Q bountiful repast awaited them. An informal reception was held until 10 o'clock, when every one went on their way after pronouncing it very enjoyable evening. There were many beautiful gifts.
Connecticut western news., 1886-10-20
WEDDING BELLS.
GriswOld-Bry0m.

Miss Laura D. Bryan, the daughter of Gilbert A. Bryan, of Lakeville, was mar ried at her home on the 18th inst. The groom was Mir Dwight Griswold of West Morris. MT Griswold is well-to-do farmer of that place and represented the town of Morris in the last legislature. The officiating clergyman was the Rev John c. Goddard of the Salisbury Con- gregational church. A number of the brides relatives were present and heart fly congratulated Mir Griswold upon his good fortune. The delightful wedding breakfast was enjoyed by all, after which the groom and bride embarked on the 1 o'clock train for New York and else where. The bride wore plum-colored silk. The gold Elgin watch seen among the presents was the gift of the groom. MT and Mrs Griswold will be at their home in West Morris by the 23d.
Connecticut western news., 1886-10-20
BARTHOLOMEW OUTDONE.
A Unique Dedication which has Sine
 Been Replaced.

Been Replaced.
 Several weeks ago Frenchman (whom we will designate as MT Az living on Canaan mountain entrusted SIS with his brother to carry to MT G. V. Capron, the Falls Village jeweler, in payment of a watch previously purchased. The bro- ther did not deliver the money to MT Capron. On the contrary he appropri- ated it to his own use, got married, went on bridal trip and returned in about two weeks with wife, but no money. MT A. was lenient and did not prosecute the defaulter, but gave him work until he earned enough to replace the amount of the dedication. Mir A. has since vis- ited MT Capron and paid for the watch, hae whenever he again entrusts man with money he will first ascertain if the man is matrimonially inclined.
Connecticut western news., 1886-10-20
Candidates for Sheriff.

At the Litchfeld county democratic convention held in Litchfeld on We'd nesday, October 13, Henry J. Allen of Torrington was renominated as candi- date for sheriff
 At the Litchfeld county republican convention held in Litchfeld on Thurs day, October 19, Charles J. Porter of Goshen was nominated as Q candidate for sheriff.
Connecticut western news., 1886-10-20
Anyone desirons of purchasing par

Anyone desirous of purchasing par Tor or chamber suit, kitchen range, or wolf robe, in Q perfect state of preser- vation, will do we'll to examine those be longing to Rev w. H. McDougall. Fer terms apply to c. E. Baldwin or R. N. Cochrane.
 Mrs. John Cancannon is with friends in Bridgeport and New York for short visit.
 Mrs. C. E. Baldwin isvislting in New Haven and also attending the mission- ary meeting held there.
Connecticut western news., 1886-10-20
A COn.lno. WcdSljuc..

Cards were sent out yesterday for the wedding of MT Richard P. Martin, aud itor of the Hartford and Connecticut Western road, and Miss Edith E., eldest daughter of the Rev. Dr. J. G. Oakley, pastor of the Church of the Saviour, New York. The ceremony will take place at 630 pm. on Oct. 2Sth, at the Church of the Saviour, and large and brilliant reception at the residence of the brides parents will follow.-Hyyord Cowunt, October 16.
Connecticut western news., 1886-10-20

DEAN-ENsiGN, At the residence of Sidney Ensign, Oct 13. by Rev D. M. Moore. Nelson J. Dean and Miss Lucy Ensign. both oi Huntsville.
 LovE-O'BRIEN.-At Canaan, Oct. 15, by Rev F. w. Barnett, Martin Love and Miss Emma O'Brien, both of Sheffield. JEWELL SEYMOUR At St John's church, Pine Meadow, Conn.,, Oct. 13, by Rev c. w. Col ton, Frederick X. Jewell and Mss Amy E Seymour, both of New Hartford.
Connecticut western news., 1886-10-20
A {lOrSl

We wish to express our hearty thanks to the good neighbors and friends who so generously contributed to our welfare recently.
 HENRY G. BoYDsToN AND FAMILY. South Cdndan Conn., Oct Is
Connecticut western news., 1886-10-20
DIED.

JOHNSON. At Chapinville, Oct. 12 at the resi- derce of her son-in-law, A. J. Spur, Mrs Sarah Johnson, aged S4 years. L1NEn.- Killed at Sharon, Oct. IT, William Lii ner, son of Jacob Liner, aged 16 years (See West Cornwall correspondepce.)
Connecticut western news., 1886-10-20
SPORTSMEN. rSAs5. 1AEa

A IL persons killing, shooting, ,pursuine a11 "A taking in any way, in open or close oG0 son, Game, Birds and Fish on the lAnds n waters owned or occupied by any of tho und(H ed as trespasscis and prosecuted as such, e1 will also be prosecuted for all violations of Jl laws relating to Fish, Game and Birds.
 Lyman Dupning, Geo. K. Goodwin, Mio6a<
 keane. Levi Bronson, Fl. c. Stevens q 0ol
 Miss Sarah Foster Talmadge Pulver, MH|
 Mary E Clark, Hiram Robey, Chas Moex1
 Geo D. Callame, Leonard Lawrence, wf0&
 Gaylord. Wm. F. Pelton, Frederick Brono6
 Hiram Briggs, Isaac Boebe. E. s. Robeel
 Wm. Hayes. 0*
Connecticut western news., 1886-10-20
e. W. sCOvILLE,

AND EMBALMER. Everything requisite for Burial Purpose urnished at the Shortest Possible Notice. Calls by Telephone Norfolk Drug Store. Residence and shop on s.The Green"
 NORFOLK; CONN.
Connecticut western news., 1886-10-20
RNOR.
RK AR RIED.

Line Rock, Oct. IT, daughter to MT and Mrs Irving R. Fenton, weight 911aa
Connecticut western news., 1886-10-20
Naturalization,

Court of common pleas will be in ses- sion at Falls Village for naturalization Oct. 25, 10 a. m.
Connecticut western news., 1886-10-20
Hartford and Connecticut WoG&
 crn Railroad.

Hartford and Connections W0G
 crn Railroad. & Runs from Hartford to Rhinebeck on 11T Hudson river, where it connects will
 the NY. C. X H. R. Railroad.
 Commencing July 22, 1886.
 GOING WEST. TRAINS LEAVE CANAAN. ' 40 m. for Rhinebeck S l2.30 r. in. for Millerton. connecting at Cen63S for Albany and the West. 3 1ts0 a. Tn. ForRhinebeck, connectine W11( trains on the N. Y. c. X H. R. rsilro 347 p. m. for Millorton. NJ 520 p. m. for Millerton. se&A GOING EAST. TRAINS LEAVE CANAAN. e.i0 q. m., from Millerton. Connecting at Winsted for WS< bury and Bridgeport. At Simsb1s1 liamsburgh and Holyokc. AtHas(
 with Express for Springfield and
 aud all points North and East: TT
 in Boston at S.30 D. m.: and fne
 Haven, arriving at 1.SO D. m.. airSs Willimantic, New London. prov31
 New York. N KIT l2,03 m. for Hartford. ssss2 800 P. m. connecting at Winsted for
 bnry, Bridgeport. At Himob0rx fne
 field and Holyoke. At HnrSl0
 New Haven 6pr1ngAG1d AnA sos p. m. for West Wins&pd. N s;ss73 n A1oll " sx
Connecticut western news., 1886-10-20
SP0RISMEN, TAKE NOTICE

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 Lakevillo. June N, 1885. Alexander H. Holley. Samuel s. Robblns, Mary w. Ward, Geo. D. Harrison, D. j.. Bostwick, Owen McCue, Geo. B. Burial, Mary r. Knight, Smith Clcs7eland. If
Connecticut western news., 1886-10-20

LEAVE CANAAN, GOING SOUTH. 9.40 a. m. for Bridgeport and New York FIT
 through car. ss45z 2.95 p. m Milk Train, for Bridgeport. ssa 800 p. m, for Bridgeport and Now York, 5.20 P. m Express with Drawing room cor l
 New York. 6 S5 D. m for Falls Village sunday Milb. l0p m., for Bridgeport TT
 New'Yorls. 3@ 7.25 q. m. Monday Special for Bridgeport al
 New York.
 Connect al Brook6eld Junctionwith train1 l| and from Danbury.
 HENRY A. BISHOP, supt. #2 c. W. WOOD, IT. D. AvERIII.. N
 Asst Supt. General Ticket Aee0l General Offices. Bridgeport, Ct.
Connecticut western news., 1886-10-20
EdgelerS' GuSde.
WOuSatOnic Railroad.
JOSEPH BRlNTON,
 Lakcville. Conn

June 2, 1886. NM PASSENGER TRAINS LEAVE CANAAN. aoYN0 NonS 42 a. m. Special for PittsAeld. North AdaS
 and Albany. x l2.3o P. m., for Pittsfeld, with through car1 Albany, via State Line. Oonnooti6
 for Saratoga and the West. 7.sS 7.18 p. m. Express with Drawing room or ~
 Pltts6eld connecting for North Adanaz
 Albany, via State Line. 7.5S D. u, for pittsfield N l1,2l n, m., Sunday Passenger for Pitts6eld, @
Connecticut western news., 1886-10-20


 and the H. & c. w. roads. He leaves Falls Village daily at 5.30 a. m. At Great Harrington he leaves the train and awaits the down train, which con- meets at Canaan at $40 g. m. with the H. & o. w. train for Hartford. Here he boards the Hartford train and rides as far as Collinsvllle. The eastward and westward trains meet here, and he boards the return train for Canaan. He rides back and forth on both roads all day. making all the connections, and he reaches Falls Village at 6.45 p. m. The Courant recites instances of "Mac's" sagacity, which we have not room to mention.
 Tho editor of the Yonkers Gazette tells its readers that his paper is not published for the fun of the thing, but as business conducted on true bushes principles. A few days since, gentle man handed us what he termed 'san item of news" It was notice for church entertainment, with two twenty five cent tickets enclosed. The item would take up at least three dollars worth of space in our columns. It would be just as reasonable for us to go into this gentle mans store and after reciting to him Q bit of information of no special interest to him, ask him to throw in pair o1 shoes, bag of flour, calico dress, o1 any of the many things he might have for sale. We are heartily tired of these efforts to get something for nothing out of the press. There is no other busi ness or profession which does so mucf gratuitously for the public as the press and it is high time for all publishers O newspapers of any character shut dowl h11c TT rezhiclous praotice.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1886-04-22
Merritt.

Our wide awake farmers are mp
and doing. Kind providence has
smiled on us fer a few days and we
have made good use Of the time.
There has been a quality Of seed
corn buried during the last few
days.
Our friend and ex-miller, G. w.
Vaughan, who bought the Newton
Howard farm up on the creek has
made some noticeable improvements
in the appearance of the place.
The health of our community
is still very good 50 far as we know
and all things going well.
Our venerable friend and new
neighbor, Greene Humphries, had a
severe attack of pneumonia recently.
We are glad to learn that he is able
to be out.
The candidates seem TO be let
ting our part of the county rtst for
little season just now and with
due respect TO all honorable aspir-
ants we can not help thanking
them for their absence.
Billy Harwell who lives on the
waters of Egnew creek had the mis-
fortune to get dangerously stabbed
one night last week.
Our little peddler was around
again last week buying chickens
and eggs from our women. We
learn that a portion of his fowl:
broke custody and made their es
cape. CUBIC.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1886-04-22
Young.

AS il has been some time since
this place has been represented in
the CITIZEN, we will give few dots,
Farmers are moving up with their
work at quite lively rate and seem
determined to overcome the hard
times by double diligence. A good
deal of corn has been planted and
we are ready to plant cotton. Wheat
and oats look well.
We have preaching every first
and third Sunday by our talented
pastor, Rev Mr.. Seay. Our Sun
day school has been in winter quar-
tiers for several months but we ex-
pect to organize and go to work
soon. We are expecting our new
NJ. D. to take the rein as Sunday
school superintendent and think he
will make an efficient one. Now
don't say you can't, doctor.
Mrs. Minerva Young and her
little daughter have been in feeble
health for some time, but we are
glad to note that both, under the
skillful treatment of DR.. Stoltz, are
rapidly improving.
The public school taught by j.
Taylor Holt after term of three
months suspended to be resumed
after crops are laid by.
Quite q number of candidates
have been circulating among us re-
Gently looking for men over twenty
one years old.
AS the discussion of the wealth
er belongs exclu sively to the editor,
we will not say anything about the
beautiful spring we are having.
NoX.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1886-04-22
FAVOR OF A CONVENTION.
The Gilss County Democratic Committee
So Declare Themselves.

At a meeting of the Giles county
democratic executive committee
April II, 1886, the following reso-
lutions were unanimously adopted
Resolved, Thatsthis committee ia.
vor a call for a convention to nomi-
nate candidates for chancellor, cir
cult judge and attorney general, and
that the secretary be instructed to
communicate with our representa-
tive in the state executive commit
tee and the chairmen of the county
committees in this district notify
ing them of the sense of this meet
ing.
Resolved, That a macs meeting
of the democrats of Giles county be
called to assemble in Pulaski the
first Monday in May to select dele
gates to the judicial convention at
Nashville June 9, and that another
mass meeting be called TO assembl
in Pulaski the frat Monday in July
next 20 select delegates TO the gu
bern atorial con vention to meet in
Nashville in August.
On motion Mr.. S. G. Mitchell was
appointed, in lieu of H. M. Grigsby
chairman of the Giles county COM
to confer with secretary
ROb't NJ. Mckay and the chairmen
of the county committees, Mr.
Grigsby being unable to attend the
meeting.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1886-04-22
EllKtOn.
Telephoned bv Nj.


-Nine-tenths of the corn cron
will have to be replanted.
We have not seen a candidate
in week. 1t is very dull without
their sweet smiles.
Tom DAILY and DIR. Williams
have gone to put out a trot-line.
Lookout for rain.
Mrs. Wilburn of Rich creek,
Marshall county, is visiting her
daughter, Mrs. +. w. Copeland.
Mrs f. ]. Holland has return
ed from Buford's where she has
been visiting relatives and friends
for several days.
Mrs. j. Y. Hobson of near Bry.
son was in town shopping. DIR.
Stone of Dellrose came down this
morning.
Her many friends we're de-
lighted to see Mrs. Glaze who is
confined to her bed most of the
time, out driving this morning.
-Drs. Glaze and Gilbert have
torn down the. old Office, and are
erecting a handsome new one in it's
place.
The Elkton base ball club met at
their hall last Thursday night
and organized themselves, they say,
into the best clab in the county.
That remains to be proven.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1886-04-22
Rural nipples

We hope that the white flag
at the CITIZEN office has gone into
summer quarters, never to appear
again this season. Nature has
clothed herself in new suit of
green, and everything seems to in
dictate the appearance of spring.
The farmers are busily engage
planting cotton and corn.
Sickness prevented Miss Hell
en- Short from attending school
last week.
Mrs. Davenport, the aged
mother of Mr.. Levi Davenport is
seriously i'll.
Mr.. Robert Gardener of Boone
vile, Miss, after a visit of two
weeks with relatives in Pleasant
Hollow, started home Saturday.
Mr.. Ben. Edwards of Missis-
sippi was at home not long since.
His sister, Miss Matte spent last
week in Pulaski as the guest of
Miss Eula Turner; and it may be
probable that Mr.. Ben. also a guest
of the same.
John Amis of Culleoka was at
home Saturday and Sunday. John
knew that the red horse were play
ing and he came down to snatch a
few.
Miss Annie Pittard of Cedar
Grove is attending school at Shorts
Academy. All are invited to attend
the exercise Friday evening
We have had a good Sunday
school at Shorts Academy for sew
eral years. Shall we have one this
year or not? Let's all meet next
Sunday at p. N. and reorganize
our school. SCRIBBLER.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1886-04-22
Bunker Hill.
Telephone by Spectator.

The school house that has
been talked of so much will be
built very soon. Some 5000 feet of
lumber is on the ground already
and the rest will be hauled as soon
as 1t Is too wet TO pillow. / am sorry
to say there is some opposition to
the school. 1t might be well to saw
here that this is not a Campbellite
school. The deed was given to
Jno. l.. Brownlow, r. +. Holland.
and Alex. Smith and their success
sors. Brownlow is a Baptist, Hol-
land is a Methods; and Smith don't
belong to any church.
Dave Menatree lost a fine COW
last Friday.
DR.. Phelps has been sick for q
week. 1t was first feared he had
pneumonia.
i have heard it said that there
is calm after a storm. Tom, DellV.
Hinch, Theo. d. Co., are engaged in
new industry. The secretary OF
that company is corresponding
with some northern manufacturers
of axle grease with a view Of SELL
ing their empty boxes.
Joe Kennedy and Tom Holt
went TO MurreIl's mill fishing to-
day.
j. w. Davis is thinking OF
building a fish pond.
c. w. Bennett, E. B. Novels,
John PASTOR and Jas. Over all
have little visitors.
j. W. Steele of Huntsville is Wis
iting Tom Davis and DR.. Motif this
week.
M. II. Northcross will preach
at the new Baptist church on Shoal
creek the first Sunday in May.
Cut worms are doing a great
deal of damage to the cotton and
will necessitate a good deal of re-.
planting.