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The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-07-29

The man who claims the distinction
of being the northernmost editor in the
world is L. Moller, who edits the IL
Illustrated Esquimaux paper Atudgaglin-
tit, published at Godthaab on the west
coast of Greenland, sixty-four degrees
north latitude.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-07-29

DR.. PETERS, the German traveller,
after having had a conference with
Henry NJ. Stanley, proposes that a
railway be built from Dar-Es-Salaam to
the interior of East Africa with English
noY1ifo1
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-07-29

Ex-Governor MURRAY, of Utah,
has sold his household furniture at Salt
Lake at public auction, preparatory to
removing to his old home in Kentucky.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-07-29
CURRENT COMMENT.

NJ. LEON SAY, the celebrated econo-
mist and academician, has become
proprietor of La Petite RepWbtquc
newspaper, of Paris.
Connecticut western news., 1886-02-17
WEST NORFOLK.

On Friday last as several of the school boys were playing about the brook Tn the rear of the tannery, one of them suddenly broke through the ice and was precipitated into ice cold water flowing with great velocity. A playmate named John Hunt,a much smaller boy than his unfortunate friend, nobly sprang to the rescue and saved John Whalen from drowning. Much credit is due to Hunt for his courageous and manly act in saving his friend. Whalen went to a house near by and after putting on a dry suit was carried home.
 About twenty-five persons gathered in the schoolhouse on Wednesday evening, to listen to MT Depew. After short and interesting discourse he tried to inn press upon his hearers the necessity of neighborhood prayer meeting, and promised to aid them all he could.
 Considerable moving lately. Mrs Brown and daughter have gone to live in Norfolk. Their house will be occu- pied by Bennett Hines. =. Mrs Oviatt has rented the Merrill place and taken possession.
Connecticut western news., 1886-02-17
CORNWALL BRIDGE.

Did you send or get valentine? Three car loads of tobacco were re- ceived at the tobacco warehouse here last week.
 Ninety eight cans, 40 quarts each, of milk are shipped daily from th1s station to New York.
 B. J. Bradley of Deerfeld, Mass, was in town Saturday, to attend the funeral of his mother.
 Sucker fishing is at it's heighth and the disciples of Walton are meeting with fair success
 Miss Katie Gilbert, youngest daugh- ter of Rev w. T. Gilbert of New Mill ford, spent the Sabbath here.
 The Housatcnic railroad company are putting in large quantity of ice and are building an additional icehouse south of the creamery. A number of tons will be stored which insures milk pro- ,iuces that the railroad company take ln Interest in the care of the lacteal dnid which is brought here
 Mrs Jerusha D. Bradley, widow of tue late Leighton W. Bradley, died on Wednesday last at the residence of her laughter, Mrs Emma NJ. Smith. Mrs Bradley was for many years a resident Of this town, her former home being at Cornwall Hollow. Seven children were born to them, five of whom survive he parents. She was an earnest chris
 ian; devoted member of the Baptist church in which service she was always found faithful. Her house was the house of faithfulness and prayer, and during her last sickness no murmur was leard or complaint, although her suffer- ings were severe, and having filled her nission on earth she quietly passed away at the advanced age of 83 years. Rev Joseph Smith held services at the house, from whence the sad funeral cor tege went to Cornwall Hollow church where a worthy sermon was delivered by him assisted by the pastor of that church. The remains were buried by the side of her husband who died about eight years ago.
Connecticut western news., 1886-02-17
" EST CORNWALL.

Charlie Ocain spent last week in 1 Bridgeport. He anticipates attending sch ,ol there at the opening of the spring term.
 MT James A. Ford and wife have nov ed to Thomaston where MT Ford is en- engaged in a jewelry establishment.
 Miss Lillie Scoville is visiting among | friends in Brid: eport. Mir Howard Hitchcock and sister from Woodbury visited their uncle, MT James Ford, at Hillside cottage last week. They attended the funeral of | Mrs Horace Hitchcock at Cornwall on Thursday.
 Dr Edward Sanford accompanied Ed win Handlin to the Bellevue hospital, N Y., last Thursday, to have his arm operated upon. The surgeons think now that amputation will be necessary.
 A New England supper was given at the Hollow last Friday evening for the benefit of the pastor in charge, Rev G. A. Ganun of New Haven. Over twenty dollars were realized and evening en- joyably spent.
 Mrs Weed was called to her home in Bridgeport on Wednesday last by the death of her mother which occurred very sudden the night previous without scarcely a moments warning, All deeply sympathize with her in the great loss she has sustained. Mrs D. w. Ives of North Cornwall and Mrs William c. Hart of Cherry Hill spent last week at the old home stead in New Milford.
 Miss Cynthia Harrison of Plainview is in New Haven for an extended visit.
 The ice crop moved out of the Hous atomic very quietly last Saturday after noon, attracting the usual crowd of sight seers.
 Mrs Harry Sedgwick of the Hollow, who has been quite sick, is convales- cent.
 We are glad to learn that the sick at Mir Oldfelds' are slowly improving.
 Miss Ina Hart is not yet able to sit up.
Connecticut western news., 1886-02-17
SALISBURY.

Mud, mud, most whole week of rail and mud. Sunday morning the SUI shown out once more and everybody seemed to be glad of it.
 Henry Hubbard, who has been very ill, is slowly improving, being able te sit up short time each day. There are no ether cases of hard sickness in the village but lots of colds and minor com. plaints.
 Another of our might citizens was hauled up before Justice Barton, Monday of last week for putting on airs. A trip to Millerton or some other place where he had imbebed too freely of fire water or orchard tea made the man worth millions, and little sy-consequences, arrest, fine and costs, amounting to seven or eight dol lars. 1t will he advisable for the boys hereafter to keep sober, for I am i'm formed that five of our best made citizens have joined hands to rid our streets of drunken men, and propose to make our lookup of some use. A night spent ill it, with fine in the morning, will have the desired effect, at least, 1t is to be hoped so, for not day passes but from one to six noisy, drunken rowdies may be found somewhere about town. Try the ''cooler" on them.
 Dr Wright has his incubator in full blast, having about 75 or 80 young chicks, and more hatching every day, and am informed from 8 near neigh bor who went to see the machine (but didn't) that he has besides chickens qlite number of young ducklings. We shall look for cheap spring chickens and perhaps can scrape together enough to buy one broiler.
 The young people are going to have hop at town hall; Thursday evening, and the Ladies Aid society give the supper. A good time may be expected and every body who has been lucky enough to get 8 bid better be there. WIDE AWAKE
Connecticut western news., 1886-02-17
NEW uARTFORD.

The following officers were chosen for the Silver Star Division ofSons of Tenn perance which was recently organized here: R. R. Smith, worthy patriarch; Mrs R. k. Smith, worthy associate; E. l.. Richardson, recording scribe; Mrs F. H. Adams, assistant scribe; Miss S.. J. Prouty, financial scribe; Mrs D.. Hoggarity treasurer; Rev r. H. Adams, chaplain; Carlton Rood, conductor; Mrs H. A. Hart, inside sentinel; Herbert Murkett, outside sentinel. The division has membership of about thirty.
 A number of the friends of Mrs J. G.. Goodwin gave them surprise on Tues day evening of last week. A pleasant time is reported. Master Ed Morehouse had 6 surprise from some of his Winsted friends last Thursday evening.
 Will Lester has closed his engage. mems with F. B. Jones < Co.,, having obtained superior situation inHartford Miss Nan Mack is visiting her sister in South Manchester.
 Mrs R. R. Smith is spending the weel 1 in New York.
 s. c. Afford is very i'll with typhoid pneumonia.
 The funeral of the late Robert M. Browl was hsld from his residence in this vii lage Saturday 2 p. m.
 The Seymour, Stratton Co. played t crowded houses here Friday and Satur day evenings.
Connecticut western news., 1886-02-17
MILL. RIVER.

Misses Ann B. and Clara P. Hal have returned home after an absence of two weeks.
 On account of the weather only few attended the sociable at Mrs Charles Smiths last Thursday.
 Friday evening prayer meeting will be held at Mrs Dyer Standards this week.
 Miss Alice $. Williams has gone tc her home at Hillside, N. Y.
 While MT N. H. Alexander was lead ing his horse last Thursday the horse whirled around and kicked him on the hip which will lay him by for awhile.
 While little son of William Henry Smith, was playing in the house with { sled one day last week, he fell backward into a pail of boiling water and got bad ly scalded but he is improving slowly and may recover.
Connecticut western news., 1886-02-17
GREAT HARRINGTON.

Quite number of the farmers of this
 town and .Egremont attended the ad- journed creamery meeting at the court room Saturday. Merritt l. Wheeler was chairman with l.. V. N Blakeman sec- retary, William H. Burget chairman of the committee appointed at the former meeting to visit the creameries of Con- necticut, reported that they visited the creameries of Canton, Simsbury and Wappiugs at all of which places they were politely received and full explan- ation was made to them of the manner of butter making, the costs of creamer- ies and expense of manufacture. The committee on the location of 8 creamery reported that they had eNamine1 several l sites and had come to the conclusion | that the best and most central place for the dairy region was on Egremont Plain, in a corner oe tue road leading to Baldwin Hill At this point an excel lent and abundant supply of fine spring water can be obtained. After brief discussion the following committee was appointed to obtain @ subscription to the stock for building creamery at that place or elsewhere as may be determln- ed by the stockholders, l.. V. N. Blake man, H. T. Potts of Egremont, Merritt I. Wheeler, John c. Munson, Pratt l.. Tobey and P. G. Comstock of Great Barrington The meeting then adjourn ed to Saturday next at Il a. m.
 The following are sales of real estate for the past week: Frederick T Sanford and wife to Charles Watson, Dr Samuel Camp, Sheriff E. D. Humphey and Le- grand Ramsey, the Sanford block on Railroad street for $1O,O0O. Michael Gibbons to Ralph l. Taylor, two dwell lings on Main street adjacent to Mrs Hopkins meadow, reported paid $6, 900.
 The Bershire Woolen company con- template erecting another building in which to place 30 additional broad looms, 100 by 30 feet, not far from their factory.
 John Kennedy employed at the Hop kins quarry, had his leg broken while at work Saturday.
 Some of the members of Hope Fire company attended the tiremen's ball at New Milford last Thursday evening.
 Harry VanDeusen of Stockbridge is the new clerk at the Berkshire House.
 A number of stone cutters have re- turned to town and have resumed work at the Hopkins quarry.
 The flag on the town hall was at half mast ill memory of General Hancock.
 The ladies of the Congregational church held basket sociable last We'd nesday evening, 65 baskets were sold at auction at from 50 cents to $1.15 each, and $42 WAS received in all.
Connecticut western news., 1886-02-17
SOUTHFIELD.

Mir N. Palmer last Friday, had hard time with the rheumatism, but is some better.
 Mrs F. Pettis remains about the same. John Noonan moved to his new home last week, and seems nearly and neatly settled.
 Rev A. N. Benedict so far recovered as to preach last Sunday morning..
 The two or three days rain and warm weather has nearly taken the snow, and made it muddy as well as raised the streams.
 Mrs D. R. Ward has nearly completed the sale of the personal property of her father, Elmore B. Garfield, deceased, she having been appointed administra- trix of the estate.
 Teachers pay day the 2Oth inst, and all teachers who want schools should apply at once for the spring term.
Connecticut western news., 1886-02-17
SPORTSMEN. ,cHys. %AKH !,

A LL persons killing, shooting pursuing and A taking in any way, Tn open or close sea- son, Game, Eiros and Fisb on the lands and waters owned UT occupied by any of the under slSned m NORTH CANAAN. Conn.,, will be treat will also be prosecuted f r all violations of the laws relating to Fish, Game and Birds.
 Lyman Dunning, Geo. K Goodwin, Michael
 keane, Levi Bronson, H. c. Stevens & Son,
 Miss sarah Foster. Talmadge Pulver, Mrs
 Mary E Clark, Hiram Robey, Chas Norris.
 Geo D. Callame, Leonard Lawrence, Frank Gaylord, Wm. P Pelton, Frederick Bronson, Hiram Briggs, Isaac Beebe, E. 8. Roberts, Wm Hayes. If
Connecticut western news., 1886-02-17
A CARD.

We desire to express our heartfelt thanks to all our neighbors and friends for their kindness, aid, assistance and sympathy during the sickness and death of our beloved mother.
 MRS EMMA M. SMITH,
 MRS HoLcoMB,
 MRS MARCUS HURLBURT,
 B. J. BRADLEY,
 GEO. BRADLEY.
Connecticut western news., 1886-02-17

Michael O'Connen, aged 30 years, was arrested in Brooklyn, N Y, this week, on the charge of burning Henry 5. Leavett's SEQ. GOO bari at Great Bar. rlngton, Mass, about July ', 1885, also of burning Mrs Hopkins barn at Great Barington, about New Years O'Con. nell has confessed that he was the in- cendiary. Sheriff E. D. Humphrey will convey O'Connell to Great Harrington to-day Wednesday,.
Connecticut western news., 1886-02-17
An Important Discovery.

The most important discovery is that which brings the most good to the great est number. Dr Kings new discovery for consumption, coughs and colds, will preserve the health and save life, and is priceless boon to the afflicted. Not only does it positively cure consump- tion, but coughs, colds, bronchitis, asth- ma, hoarseness, and all affections of the throat, chest and lungs, yield at once to its wonderful curative powers. If you doubt this, get trial bottle free, al W. H. Camps drug store.
Connecticut western news., 1886-02-17

Parker's Tonic kept in a home is a sentinel to keep sickness out. Used dis creetly, it keeps the blood pure, and the stomach, liver and kidneys in working order. Coughs and colds vanish before it. It builds up the health. No wise mother will be without it.
Connecticut western news., 1886-02-17
ssporrsmen Take Notice.

A IL persons are forbidden fishing, hunting A or shooting on our lands or lands occu- plei by us in the towns of North Canaan Conn.,, and sheffield and New Marlboro. Mass.
 h. l.. Tait, F Nj. Rood, A. A Lawrence. H. C. Allyn, E. D. Lawrence, Frsnk s. Good. win. w. J. Ferguson, 0. F. Barnes, James M. Shultz. Fl. R. BunnelI, F.. II. Barnes,
 II c. Barnes. F. H. Smith, II. N. Adams, J. l.. Gillette. Frank MoCarty.
Connecticut western news., 1886-02-17

Dr A. B.PooRE, Cedar Rapids. AIich., says; ''I have used Emulsion for several years, 'irr my practice and have always found it thoroughly reliable, pleasant to take, and most valuable fer throat and lung troubles"
Connecticut western news., 1886-02-17

About o'clock Friday morning, Feb ruary 12, the Seymour opera house, at New Haven, valued at $1O, GOO and own ed by the Tingue Manufacturing com pany, was burned to the ground Dam- age fully covered by insurance. -Repub- 1 lican Standard.
Connecticut western news., 1886-02-17

Iaie's Honey the great Cough cure, ,25c. ,5oc.k q Elenn's Sulphur Soap heals & beautifes, 26c. Observation-Disclosures kills Corns x Bunions s:iifs Hair and Whisker Dye-Black and Brown, 60c.
 Tike's Toothacf1e Drops cure in Minute.25c DeaI., . Rheumatic P1lls arc sure cure, eQc.
Connecticut western news., 1886-02-17
New Advertisements.

A. L. Hubbell. Great Sale H. J. Baker & Bro., Complete Manures Estote of Asahel A. Hotchkiss,
 2Probate notices Estate of Mrs Mary D. Bassstt,
 Probate notice Estate of Rhoda Reed, Probate notice Bottsford Crossman, Petition for divorce E. A. Traver, Sale of furnace property O. E. Baldwin, Tax notice H. K. Prescott For sale Dr J. H. Hero, Cough syrup
Connecticut western news., 1886-02-17

Silas Hurd, pensioner of the war of 1912, died at Long Hill in the town of Huntington on Thursday night. He was 90 years of age.
Connecticut western news., 1886-02-17
FAE,LS VILLAGE.

Mir Henry Wolfe has been afflicted fol two or three weeks with large carbun' cle on the back of his neck and has not been able during that time to be at work.
 Mrs Walter Hubbell is recovering from an attack of quinsy.
 Mrs Wm. Hubbe]l and daughter were guests of relatives in Bridgeport a DOT tion of the past week.
 Mrs Thomas Sharpe is suffering from the effects of an internal cancer and her case is said to be hopeless one. Mrs Harlow Merriman is quite sick having, we hear, touch of the pnel,- monia.
 Mrs E. S. Ford has been engaged to play the organ at the Congregations church during the temporary absence of Miss Belle Maltbie at Boston.
 Miss Anna Belcher moved into her newly finished house on Prospect street the first week in the present month.
 MT Mil spaugh is slightly on the gain  and with the best of care which he is re- ceiving it is hoped he will recover. Mir Bottsford Crossman is constant at- tendant to his wants.
 The public miss the pleasant countt . nance of Charles Ford at the store and he carries with him the good wishes O. many patron in his retirement there- from.
 The Hollenbeck river has over-howe,, it's banks and has been over the roae both on the fiat" and between this vil- lage and South Canaan and the bridge we hear is none too safe for heavily loaded teams to cross.
 The new iron bridge ut Lime Rock station had to be attended to as the water was washing in around the walls.
Connecticut western news., 1886-02-17

The Soldiers Homo at Norotou is to be enlarged so that it may accommodate 225 inmates. There is room for only 70 at present.
Connecticut western news., 1886-02-17
s4 :s-.j{suen, saxS Ecr;ce.

i Li. HEES'A AS kiilnp, sAu,.,inr, arsri.E -- snd tasting in any way. in open n, cl,to B. ,s II, Game. Birds, and Fish on the lanes ." waters owned by any oi the und, rsigned G "'tshGry, Connecticut, will le treated ax t""EnasSrrs snd prosecuted d ss such, and will i'>9 be prosecuted for III violations of the lsws 's nii"e tu fish, game and biidr.
 | x: [; Se"vslles, II Ball. A. J. Spur.
 r. ", Holmes, .Ino NJ Teeter, J. J. Iandon.
 i l.. Parton, J. P. McNeil. Jeremiah Push.
 nell. Salisbury, Ct., Sept. 1. 1884.
Connecticut western news., 1886-02-17
Sf0hISMEN, TAKE E0TIcE l

X IL rersens are io, bidden Hunting, Shoot h ing or Fishing on lands owned or occu. pied by uS in thc town of Salisbury, Conn uG,!er penalty of prosecution.
 Dated stLasoville Jnne'2i, 1885. Alexander II ii.llcy Samuel S. liubbius, Mary ". Ward, Geo. D. Hsrrisrn, F.. J. Enetwics, Owen McCue, Geo. k. Brrrall, Aniy Knight, smith Clea v.ls ntt. N
Connecticut western news., 1886-02-17

Subscription nAccOunt.-The date the cotored slip of paper with the name of the sub- Scriber showr the time to " hiCh the Su b.. indicates that MT. Smith has paid foi his paper to July 5, 1885, itls hoped that subscribers will zee to it that theil accoant, indicated by the date on their papers is always correct and when they pay Tor renewal of their subscription. will ob serve whether their date s changed to indicate the proper credit and in the event of an error to in- form us for correction at once No claims for er- rorr in these accounts wi,hereafter be considered unless prevented within thirty days aff.r tho payment is claimed to have been made a the regular receipt of the paper wi the date to which the subscription is paid plainly printed snorcou Is prIma iacIc evidence Oi it's acceptance as correat.
Connecticut western news., 1886-02-17
ScOtt's Emulsion of Pure

Cop LIVER OIL, WITH HYpopHosPHITEs F'o, BronchiM Atect5ons aud Luug
 Troubles.
Connecticut western news., 1886-02-17
CANAAN PosT-oFFICE.

,-aive rom Southfeld, Mill River and Clay ton 9.10A. M Close at P. T.
 J.B HARDENBERaH, P. M.
Connecticut western news., 1886-02-17

Miss Iriphena Blodgett, daughter of Harvey Blodget, who lives on the Huntsville road near Falls Village, Ct. committed suicide by drowning herself in the Hollenbeck river, near her fathers house, yesterday (Tuesday) morning. She has been sick and likely temporary insane.
Connecticut western news., 1886-02-17

death or her SlSter, MrS susan M. Snow of Clarksville, Tenn, Mrs Snow was visiting another sister, Mrs E. A. Palmer at Brooklyn, N. Y., when she was stricken down with pneumonia and died suddenly Feb. l, at Mrs Palmers' residence. The remains were taken to Clarksville for burial. Last fall or early in the winter, Mrs Gillette and her three sisters met at Mrs Palmers'. It was the first family gathering in many years at which all had been able to be present, and at that time Mrs Snow bid fair to outlive the others, but how little do We know who will first be called to cross the river.
 PERsoNAI.-Robert Peirce is improv- ing although the fever has not entirely subsided. .. Mrs Joseph w. Peet sui. fered greatly with asthma. last week, owing to the damp weather .. Miss Sarah Hawthorne of Denver, Col, if visiting friends in this vicinity . :. Mist Anna Rudge is visiting her sister ir Brooklyn, N. Y., ,... Mrs Mary A. Gil lette has been quite ill at the Warne House but has nearly recovered. :. Mis- Mary s. Peet is quite ill at the residenc, of Mrs Frederick Miles in Lakeville Mrs Wilber M. Deming of Winsted mar rowly escaped the pneumonia last week IS. B. Merriam of Hartford was i,
 town last Friday w. H. Camp ha been "housed up" several days witl neuralgia. Mrs P, A. James was yer, ill last week and on Saturday had fl ) at the Warner House Ensieh Pee } came from Bridgeport to spend the. Sab . bath.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-26
DINE UUSEUx IRA GEDY.
From The 6a6aio Nzpress.

"Don't walk tho plank TO -night Terry" pleaded
tho woman. ~ must do me duty, Liza" sternly re-
turned the human fly. But you're weak after
your long sickness that I'm afraid youn stick to the
plank" "Oh, III pull through all right. hon..
Have no fear" So the once strong man strapped on
his vacuum producing shoes and was hoisted to the
glazed surface of the plank which hung 70 mean the
lofty ceiling OF the theatre.
once, and laboriousy, he went tho plank's length.
He succeeded In turning TO 30 back, but then stuck
fat. Tho leg muscles too weak 4 overcome tho
attraction between the boari and the shoes, suf
nclenry W allow the to drop into the safety net.
Tho horrorsuickon wife and audience could
only -huhler and leave him hanging
there. lie cannot DO taken Of until -
gy mnast visits the town who uses the Same sort OF
trapezs and nets employed by our stranded friend.
boari In an almost inaccessible position. Tho only
man who can make the rescue Is now playing years.
engagement In New South Wales.