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Connecticut western news., 1886-05-05

ONE of the greatest blessings of the present age comes to us in the form of an eye tester, which is termed the ophthalmoscope, an instrument designed expressly to get perfect adjustment of speetacles or eye glasses to the hu- man eye. Mir William Kirk has, at quite an expense, procured this instru- ment, by which, in an incredible short time, he can fit the eye perfectly, and at no further expense than the usual price of his spectacles. Instead of pay ing from three to five dollars for a med ical examination, then adding the price of the spectacles, making bill of from five to ten dollars, @ person can without cost (except for the lenses) go to MT Kirk and be fitted perfectly, either in convex, concave or cylindrical lenses. All the phases of disturbance in the ! vision either persbyopia, hyperopia, myopia or astigmatism is at once cor rected by this finely adjusted instru- ment, and it is remarkable how quickly it can be done, and what is more it can be done with greater precision by this instrument than in any other way.
 There is an absolute law about it as inhexible as any other law of mechan- ism. We advise all to see this simple yet positively remarkable instrument. Mir Kirk's place of business is the old established, reliable jewelry store, Camps block, West Winsted m24 -9w
Connecticut western news., 1886-05-05
DIED.

R1oHARDs--At Sheffield, April 21, JaHe Kellogg, wife of the late Walter Rich ards, aged " years. TAY1oR-At Warren, April 27, Mrs Box ana Taylor, sister of H. H. Cogswell, aged " years.
 CowLEs-On Monday, April 26. at her late residence, No 445 East 116th st.. :, New York, Mary Thompson, wife of Walter s. Cowles, and daughter of the late David Thompson of New York.
 The funeral was held on Wednesday, April 28, at her late residence. PEcK-At Ellsworth, April 25, Lemuel Peck, aged S3 years. Bo1NAY-In this village, May 8, George Alexander Boinay, aged 57 years. McELRoY-At Mellrose, Md, April 26, of quick consumption, Nellie, oldest daughter of Charles l.. McElroy, for merly of Chapinville, aged 24 years. Interment at Salisbury. SM1rH-At Great Harrington, April 3O, James Smith, aged 26 years. Burial at Falls Village. See Great Barring ton correspondence, LEoNARD-At Great Burlington, May 3, suddenly of apoplexy, Joel Leonard, aged 69 years.
 ANDREWS At Torrington, April 29, Charles Andrews, aged 30 years. Bur ial at Cornwall Hollow. HA1srEAp-At Hartford, May l, Edward Halsted, aged 78 years. Burial at Falls Village May 3.
Connecticut western news., 1886-05-05
ELLSWORTH.

Miss Sarah Jewett of Sharon has been visiting friends here. Frank s. Skiff, M. D., is home on vacation . Miss Hattie l.. Everett has been visiting friends in New York and Bridgeport.
 .... Miss Rosa De Mussy has been spending few days in New York. .... Mrs B. W. Chaffee and Robert Reed start for Dakota in few days. Bras tus Dunbar of Michigan paid flying visit to hls relatives in this place.
 At meeting of the Highland Lodge the following officers were installed for the coming quarter: w. c. T., David l.. Mercy; W. V. T., Mrs David l.. Mercy; W. S., Horace M. Dunbar; W. T. S., Julia B. Dunbar; w. T., Charles B. Ever. tt; W. M., Frank B. Brown; w. D. NJ, Julia P. l.. Dunbar; w. O., Le- man Mercy; R. H. s., May Brown; l.. H. s., Ruby Studley; W. o. G., Otis Dunbar; W. I. G., Willard Mercy; P. W. c. T., Giles Skiff; l.. D., Samuel Everett.
 The house of the late Lucius Hotch kiss was broken into April "A and many Taluables taken.
 Mir Lemuel Peck departed this life April 25, aged S3 years.
Connecticut western news., 1886-05-05
GREAT HARRINGTON.

Albert Dean, said to be from Canaan. Conn.,, who was brought before the dis srict court in this village, Friday, charg- ed with ar attempt at rape on the per son of Lizzie Scoville of Ashley Falls, was in default of S2,OOO bonds, taken 1 to jail at Pittsfeld and will be brought here Friday for trial.
 James Smith of this village, while employed as brakeman on the local frieght which runs from this station to Pittsfeld, was hit on the head by the funnel of the water tank at Stockbridge last Friday morning and was knocked off the car to the ground. He was taken up insensible, his skull being fractured at the base He was brought to this village where his mother and brother reside. His death occurred the same afternoon at o'clock. An autopsy was held by the village doctors, and the inquest occurred before the district court, Monday afternoon. There were eight witnesses, chiefly railroad men, besides the report of Medical Examiner Dr Camp which was presented in writ ing. In the evidence it came out that
  when some previous train took water or by some means as yet unknown, It is stated that relatives of Smith will bring suit against the railroad company, claim ing several thousand dollars damage, MT Smith was 26 years of age. The funeral occurred Sunday forenoon, the body being taken to Falls Village for | burial.
 Joel Leonard, respected citizen of this village, while out in his door yard Monday morning was stricken with ap- poplexy and died immediately. He was 69 years of age.
 | Mrs Mary F. $. Hopkins with the family of Rev J. E. Lindholm, who have been spending the winter in Cali Mrs Hopkins will occupy her summer house.
 The adjourned meeting of the fire district was held at the town hall, Satur. day afternoon, with small attendance. The report of Farley A. Russell, Ed. ward Manville and A. O. Collins ap- pointed to consider the expense of sup. | plying the south part of the village with water to be used in case of fire was pre-. sented. This report sets forth that the | Q1SCaQC0 rom CQ0 onQ or JUG pipe or Gue Mansfield Lake Aqueduct company to tho residence of John Brewer is 2,26C feet. The cost will be as follows: six inch iron pipe S2, 260; pipe to supply hydrants S1O0; fire hydrants S250; esti mated cost of excavating and other ex. penses $500, total $2,910. This com. mittee also reported that the estimated cost of furnishing a supply of water a, the head of Railroad street is S250. On motion of Justin Dewey it was voted that in the event of the Mansfield Lake company putting six inch pipe in place of the present four inch pipe; then the district will connect with their pipe and carry water to the south part of the dis trict. J. A. Brewer, P. A. Russell and Edward Manville were appointed s committee to take charge of the work The treasurer was authorized to honol such sums of money as may be necessary to carry out the vote It wa. also voted that the engineer provide fol water supply at 8 cost not exceeding $500. The meeting then dissolved.
Connecticut western news., 1886-05-05
COLEBROOK,

We had three frosty mornings last week, but it is believed that the fruit buds are as yet uninjured.
 The summer term of school in the West district commences this week with Miss Gertrude Smith for teacher.
 Miss Sarah Darlington has returned to Astoria, where she has four weeks more of school.
 Miss Sophia Rockwell, who has spent the winter in Washington, D. C., re- turned to her home last week.
 Miss Alvira Bass had the misfortune recently to fall and break her arm.
 The Misses Daisy and Bessie, daugh- ters of the Rev l.. w. Bacon, are in town, guests of Miss Katharine Caring tOn
Connecticut western news., 1886-05-05
Memorial Day.

Department Commander John T. Cra- " has issued 2 general order as to the observance of Memorial day. A list of members is given, each of whom will take charge of the observance in the town assigned to him, these towns being ench as have no Grand Army post. Where posts exist they will have charge of the services The clergy are asked to hold memorial services, and it is rec commended that every Grand Army post attend such services as body. The Rev Edward Anderson, the department chaplain, has also issued circular not ing the fact that Memorial day falls on Sunday, and asking that 1t be observed in the churches. The decoration of sol Aiers' graves will take place May 31.
Connecticut western news., 1886-05-05
THE strikers. in endeayoring to exen

THE strikers, 1n endeaVOr1ng to eXem- plify Ecclesiastes, iii, l, have mistaken the season, demoralized the business of the country and prevented the invest ment of capital in enterprises which would have given lucrative employment to hundreds of thousands of honest and deserving workmen. They have virtu- ally destroyed their own and others harvest by preventing the seed sowing and uprooting the already growing crop.
Connecticut western news., 1886-05-05
An Enterpristns, Reliable House

W. H. Camp can always be relied upon, not only to carry in stock the best of everything, but to secure the agency for such articles as have we'll known merit, and are popular with the people, thereby sustaining the reputa- 'tion of being always enterprising and always reliable. Having secured the agency for the celebrated Dr Kings new discovery for consumption, will sell it on a positive guarantee. It will surely cure any and every affection of the throat lungs and chest, and to show our conf dence, we invite you to call and get 8 trial bottle free.
 Call at w. H. Camps drug store and get free trial bottle of this certain cure for all lung diseases. Large bot ties Sl.
Connecticut western news., 1886-05-05
WEST NORFOLK.
Mrs $. H. Mills is quite sick.

Mrs 5. H. Mills IS quite SICK.
 Organs are getting to be quite numer- ous in this vicinity. W. A. Humphrey has two at his house, on trial.
 The tannery superintendent is quite fearful of strike among the workmen.
 There was union prayer m eeting in the schoolhouse last Friday evening" Some North Norfolk people, also some from East Canaan, were present and added much to the interest by their re- marks and songs.
 H. G. Smith will attend the legisla- tive reunion in Hartford Wednesday. He was member of that body in 1876.
 Miss Susie Smith resumed her studies ct the Robbins school on Monday. 7 The Club will accept an invitation of their yioe pneeident to spend n evening 3Sz E3S 1kN 1nf f1 Fl fS !.
Connecticut western news., 1886-05-05
Scott,x Emuls,on of Pure

Cop LIVER OIL, WITH HYPoPHosPH1rEs.
 Possesses the remedial power of these two valuable specifies in their fullest de- gree. Is prepared in a palatable form. easily tolerated by the stomach, and for delicate, sickly children, Emaciation, Consumption and all impoverished con- ditions of the blood is unequalled by any other remedy.
Connecticut western news., 1886-05-05

Notwithstanding the depression in trade and the general shrinkage of values in the country, Great Britain g expenditure for intoxicating liquors last year was not less than $6O6, 433, 800. This is equal to the nations entire out lay for bread, butter and cheese.
Connecticut western news., 1886-05-05
BORN.

FULLER-In this village, May 3, 8 daugh- ter to Mir and Mrs George s. Fuller, weight 10 pounds. ADAMs-At Great Burlington, April 28, daughter to Rev Henry A. Adams. LANE-At Pittsfeld, April 20, son to Clark Lane, conductor on the Housa- tonic railroad.
Connecticut western news., 1886-05-05

Parker's Tonic kept in a home is a sentinel to keep sickness out. Used discretely, it keeps the blood pure, and the stomach, liver and kidneys in work ing order. Coughs and colds vanish before it. It builds up the health. No wise mother will be without it.
Connecticut western news., 1886-05-05
MARRIED.

GmBERr-T -TA11ARDY-At the Methodist parsonage, M1llerton, N. Y., April "A, by Rev William R. Webster, George E. Gilbert of Winsted and Miss Mary J. Tallardy of Huntsville,
 WAILs-PARKER- the home of the bride. in Fishkill Landing, N. Y., April 29, by Rev R. Hunt of Lee, Mass, John A. Walls of New York city and Miss Nellie Parker.
Connecticut western news., 1886-05-05

Another dam has broken loose in Massachusetts,. Since the Mill River dam disaster some years ago all the
 anns in Massachusetts, have become in- re and disaster has followed disaster 1onpla 1haro havo become convinc-
Connecticut western news., 1886-05-05

The earnings of the Brooklyn bridge for the first quarter of this year were $29, 4S2 below the expenses.
Connecticut western news., 1886-05-05
GROCERY &
 PROVISION DEPARTMENT

Constantly supplied with fresh goods of the best quality.
 In buying goods that enter into general consumption as food, we aim to keep those of in- trinsic merit, not such as require a present or gift to induce the consumer to buy. The market is flooded with Baking Powders, Tea, Coffee, etc., with which gifts are given. All such goods are necessarily of an inferior quality, and dangerous to use.
 Our motto: "Best Goods at Lowest Living Prices.''
 GEO. l.. PARSONS. CanaAn. Oonn.. Naye.
Connecticut western news., 1886-05-05
FOR SALE.

Ten nice Pigs, and Cheshire. About 50 bushels Potatoes, Early and Late Rose. Enquire of H. P. MORSE,
 May 5 South Canaan.
Connecticut western news., 1886-05-05
TO LOAN,

A Few Hundred Dollars with good Security. Addess
 P. O. Box 156, Canaan, Ct. April 2S, 1886. If
Connecticut western news., 1886-05-05
Neao AdUe2.lis eme2lts.
PirS and Corn Planters.

Half dozen fine white Pigs and few more Chatauqua Hand Corn Planters For Sale by SAMUEL A. EDDY.
 Canaan, May ,.
Connecticut western news., 1886-05-05
q. w. SCOVILLE,

UNDERWATER 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"
Connecticut western news., 1886-05-05
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE. A Jersey Heifer, coming two years old, already in milk, well broke to lead.
 P. c. CUMMINGS. Canaan, Conn.,, April 2S.
Connecticut western news., 1886-05-05

JUST RECEIVED | The largest line of V1oL1Ns, AccoRDE- oNs and MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS I eyer purchased. Special Attention is called to those IMPERIAL RUSSIAN Cur VIOLIN STRINGS A large assortment of SPEcTA- GILES and EYE GLASSES. I have the largest stock of PEBBLE EYE GLASSES in the County, also full line of DIAMOND SPEcrAcnEs and EYE GLASSES. Patrons can rest assured of securing perfect adjustment of spectacles and eye glasses by means of the Ophthalmoscope, an eye tester which I have procured at quite an expense, but offer my custom CTS the free use of.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-07-06

Would respectfully announce to the pub
lie that | have finally accomplished. after
years of labor and heavy expense, To con,
vert the Oregon mill into first-claSS Hun.
garian Process mill. Mills built on this
system are but few. and they require more
elaborate and expensive system OF ma
chinery than mills built on the common run
of process mills now in operation. and We
claim To manufacture flour equal t0 the best
mills in the northwest. 1t is claimed that
-four made on this high process will make
nicer, whittier and Spongier bread, which will
retain moisture ami sweet taste longer than
bread made from -four which is manufac-
tured of the cheap roller process, and it is
proved that this new granulated. sharp
flour, which is made on porcelain rollers
instead of iron ones, will absorb more
water and make considerable more bread to
the barrel than flour made on the cheap
roller process, which makes fiat flour and
consequently heavy bread.
Ask your grocer for kTatOchwilps Snow
Flake and Patent Process Flour II is the
best, cheapest and most uniform flour in
the market
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-07-06
A Brace of Cutting Scrapes.

Yesterday afternoon there was a cOlOreC
picnic at Bechtle's grove-and it was pic
mic, indeed. There Vas on an average q
fight about every two minutes, some oi
them pretty serious. Sam. Spears and Bud
Barnum got into difficulty, and Spear
drew his ''razsh, Sab ~ and carved Barnum
in the right side artistically. He will have
a sore side for awhile, but was not seriously
hurt. Both men escaped.
Stella Brock and Mamie Scurry INDUCED
in hair-pulling match at the same picnic,
and, As Scurry was getting the better of the
fight, Brock drew razor and cut Scurry' :
citizens.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-07-06
NATIONAL EDUCATIONAL Associa


For the meeting OF the National Edura-
tiOnal association to bc held in TOpeka
Kan, july 9 To Ii. ISS6. excursion tickets
will be sold To Topeka. and return by the
Pittsburg, Cincinnati and 81. Louis railway
and Chicago. st. Louis and Plttsburg rail
road tPanhandl" ruUtel at one fare for the
round trip. While tickets will be sold for
passage ON any regular train, the majority
OF the teachers of Ohio, Indiana and Hi
nOiS 70 on u special train leaving Columbus
Ohio, at 3.jj p. III. Monday. July l.. and
running through without change of cars.
arriving in Topeka in time for the first
regular meeting OF the Association the fol
lowing evening. This train will run over
the Pan Handle and Nandalia Line aud
Missouri Pacific railway. Ii will be COM
posed of tine day coaches and elegant IT,
clinimg chair cars, for passage in which
there will be no extra charge. Reduced
rate excursions have been arranged To leave
Topeka after the meeting for Denver,
Pueblo, Colorado Springs. Los Angeles,
San Francisco, and other western points of
| interest.
You can obtain full information and pro
cure your tickets of any Pan Handle agent
| lcith"lu u certificate. Send Your name Ia
W. {. Rmrar~"n. District Passenger Agent,
| Pan landlc Route. Columbus. that space
may be- reserved for your accommodation in
the special train.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-07-06
THE LIGHT FANTASTIC.
Large Party of Springfield SnCiety
People Take In the Hop at yellow
springs.

Large Party of Springfield Society
People Tai" IN the Hop at yellow
springs.
quite number Of Spriugdrld's young
society people celebrated the "Fourth" at
Yellow Springs passing the most of the
time at the recently opened yellow
Springs house. The grounds
about the house were charmingly
cool and nearly the entire party tripprd
the light fantastic last night until late
hour, and all pronounced the hop most de
lightful.
Among those who were present were
Misses Lulu Jefferres. Maine Cummings,
Fannie Foley, Anna and Matte Steele.
Anna Page, Emma Flynn. Mary Rodgers. Mrs.
VI. NJ. Hedges Sara BradIovr. - Douglass.
Lucy Winston. Nellie Nirkermam. Lille
McCaddon. and Kittir Clark, viii DonneH.
Will Rodgers, VIII Kddrr Ben Warder.
jr., Jim Todd, Charlie Rabbits. Harry
Protkmau. Bob Richter, Dr. Hulick. NJ. NJ
Hedges. Frank Bartholomew. F. Mattox.
Stanley Young. otto Biddlr VI. Baird. Fred
Ludlow, Cha~. Jetferic> Chas Spaulding,
John \. Mccarthy and Robert Hedges.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-07-06

Lake Chautauqua. the popular summer
resort. directly on the main line Of the New
York Penn. IL ohio railroad. midway be
tween Cincinnati and New York. Highest
navigable body Of water on the continent.
l.3O5 feet above the ocean and 723 feet
above Lake Erie; distance, seven miles.
Climate pure and invigOrating. The lake
is 20 miles long, and from To ; miles
wide. Lakewood. FIuvanna. Grifliths
Point, BemuS Point, Bay View, Raven
wood, Martha'S Vineyard. FairpOint and
Point Chautauqua are among the different
resorts OF the lake. patrOmiZed by summer
visitors. There are good hotels at every
point. The famous Chautauqua Assembly
has its headquarters at Chautauqua Lake.
and cOnvenes in July and August of every
year. One of the most popular re-
sorts on the lake is Lakewood.
Here all passenger trains of the New York.
Pennsylvania and ohio Railroad stop during
the season. it being the Chautauqua Lake
Station, and the distributing point for the
entire Lake. There are two hotels at Lake
wood. both being of immense size. capable
If accommodating five hundred guests each.
Numerous steamers are constantly plying
the Lake transporting visitors tO all points.
Those in search of a pleasant resort t"
spend the summer months cannot lind a
| more convenient or delightful place than
Lake Chautauqua. Excursion tickets via
New York. Pennsylvania and Ohio Railroad
are on sale at all Local stations and at sta
tiOnS of connecting lines from June lSt,
good for return until October 3lSt.
\. f. CLARK.
Assistant General Passenger Agent.
WM ('T Con, Sunt I'LnynlapI tl
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-07-06

The Virgin Salt Co, New Haven, Conn,
to introduce Virgin Salt into every family,
are making this grand offer: \ Crazy
Patchwork Block, enamelled in twelve
beautiful colOrS, and containing the latest
Fancy Stitches, on large Lthograph Card,
having beautiful gOld-mOunted Ideal POr-
trait. given away with every lO-cent package
of Virgin Salt. Virgin Salt has no equal
for household purposes. 1t is the cleancst,
purest and whitest salt ever seen or used.
Remember that large package costs only
10 cents, with the above present. Ask
your grocer for il.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-07-06
Fire This Afternoon.

At 2:j5 this afternoon an alarm of fire
was turned in from box A., at the corner of
Yellow Springs and Pleasant streets.
The CemtraIS and Westerns responded
and found the fire in the
residence Of Milford Warren, the sec
Ond house west of Western avenue on
Pleasant street. The roof was damaged to
the extent of about $40. Insured. Cause:
defective tlue
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-07-06

The grounds ada 'ent TO the reside nee OF
Mrs. Henry f. FOlger, 1873 south Factory
street, were tastly decorated last night with
Chinese lanterns, and during the evening a
weIl-ladened table was relieved of its bur
den by Mrs. FOlger's bOarders and friends.
after which the evening was devoted to fire
words and other sports.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-07-06
TOOLS RECOVERED.
Young Man Borr"ws From "a Relative.
and Fails to Return.

Yesterday afternoon John German. resid-
ing on LagUnda avenue, complained to
Chief Walker that a young relative of his
from HillSbnrC, also named German, had
borrowed some stone maSon'> tools from
him and neglected to return them He had
promised to return them last Friday. but
had broken his promise. Upon being
spoken to about the tools. he said he would
return them on Saturday, but he failed to
keep that promise; hence the complaint
The chief went Ia Wards boarding house.
ON east Main street, and, after some diff
Guilty, found German and asked him
where the tools were. lie said that
they were in his partners tooI-boN.
He was then told that if he did not take the
tools 10 the station house in an hour hc
would be placed under arrest. This fright
ened him and he soon turned them up. In
stead of being in his partners box. how
ever, they were at John {. Clark'S saloon,
corner of Spring and Washington streets.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-07-06

Prince Albert Victor, who may live to be-
ling Of England and who may live to be.
come plain Mr. Albert Victor, is talked of
very much in England now. They think Of
calling him Duke of London"-a title that
is unknown as yet-London Letter.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-07-06
Springfield Club Shoot.

The Springfield club gave one Of the best
shoots in its history yesterday afternoon at
the Fair grounds, Incidental to the Fourth
of July display. Peters and Rice lead the
list with tie on Is. Following is the score
in full
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-07-06

Yesterday afternoon at ; o'clock Marshal
Way, of South Charleston, arrived here
with a prisoner, John Welch, whom Squire
Hndsnn had sentenced to Jail for 20 days
for stealing pair of gloves from Leon
HouStDn's store
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-07-06
ESTABLISHED 1925.
WEST

To KanopOlis-the future great city
Of Kansas. The best investment In the
city. Will offer my entire stock for
sale, including a splendid line Of spring
goods just received. Must be sold be.
fore the 1st Of July In the mean.
time will be glad to see all Of my old
customers as well as new ones, that
may give them the benefit Of greatly
reduced prices. will also sell goods
by the yard, cutting the same without
charge. J. W. PHILLIPS.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-07-06

The regular police officers distinguished
themselves yesterday. The night men, who
were at the various picnic., made the most
arrests, but the day men, although there
was little for them to do, attended well to
their duty.