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Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-06-26
Robbed NJ the Capital Hotel.

Special to the GaLeue'
Houston, TEX June 25.-Thls morn
ing about O'Clock Mr.. II, Mcconnell a
prominent citizen OF Liberty, Tex, en-
tered the Capital hotel and fell asleep on
a chair. On awaklng be discovered that
he had been robbed OF SEQ 10 bills and a
nocket. knife. Detective Hennesy was
employed to work up the case. Ascer,
tainiag that one Of the bills was torn
twenty dollar note he made the cry
rounds, and found it at Allofech D !. :
saloon on Preston street, where u nsu
been received from Isam Lyle. Ihc
knife and balance of the money wa
found In negro gambling dive, Wheie
Lyle had been playing faro. Lyle y q I
short stout negro employed At the Cspi W.
hotel. when arrested he admitted INC
theft and was jailed
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-06-26
sire Springs,
,cdaurp nf the Gazette

Correspondence Vi the o"AohS
SIPE SPRINGS, TEX, June 2S.--John
Morris, who was charged with being an
accessory to the murder OF w 2. Pruitt
was taken to jail by Sheriff Cunningham
in default Of $4,000 bond. Nothing except
what was pretty well known YVES brought
out In the examining trial. The evidence
shows up pretty badly for some men who
have always been looked upon as good
men, but it is forther believed Morris has
made tools OF them to further his plans
to get rid OF rival IN love affair where
q fcurteen-year-old girl figures, evidence
being produced that the men were rivals
and that Pruitt was the accepted one
Our corn is about played out, end
while cotton looks well 1t certainly can
not last much longer, as 1t is blooming
near the top.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-06-26
Canton.
Correspondence OF Tho Gazette.

Correspondence Of the Gazette.
CANTON, TEX, June ga good rain
fell in several portions OF this county on
the evening Of the 2ist but none in this
immediate section, Crops In places are
suffering for rain, while in other por.
lions, the prospects for an abundant
yield were never known to be better.
Generally crops are good.
A woman who has been supported by
the county for several months, being
under the charge OF Mr.. Hugh Quinn,
superintendent Of the county poor farm,
was convicted OF lunacy In the county
codrt yesterday. She is now in the guard
room, compartment of the county jail,
awaiting the time TO be transferred to
the Terrell asylum.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-06-26
rlonIn nnr 10 Mlse ooanty.

special to the Gazette. voa.ordov
DECATUR, TEX, June Ply esteruay
was picnic day In Wise county AT Boon,
vile the citizens had a picnic ana
nnbllc installation OF Masonic officers III
ne dsy time aud at night exhibition oy
three school children The Gay g, w a. A o,'
sccnnied bv Candidates, who TOOK tne op'
,.,,.ni,r e. press their claims upon the
6ear people for the different oiiiees' a
snlendld time generally was mad. - .
Al chico the Masonic fraternity nau .
nuhlle installation OF officers IN the morn ..L,
n" wS, and 4 neat ami pointed speech by lha NAY
Tented and worthy gentleman Slu
M.son, T Meanman, wherein ne ,i toi1 KIM, I,,s
hss ,,e how i Il had not been ior hlng
l is,s,on She lieht OF the bible would not
70 day be shining over this country a
General good time was had "a
some OF the ladies Of Decatur aiso ma, nau
a n rdS, in Blewett pasture, east o. , De
: and an report glorious good time.
FISHING and boat-riding was INDUCED IN
"a their hearts content.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-06-26
Bonhaul.


SpecInI 70 Inc 6AleIte,
BoNHANi, TEX, June 25.--The Masonic
lodge here celebrated the oath by having
supper for the members of the order
and their families. The following are the
officers: DR., r, Il Martin, w. M; G. IL.
Harwell, S. w; j. A. Duncan, J. W.; S.
ID. Nunnelee, treasurer; M, L. Hartman,
secretary; T. A. Newman, tyler. The
affair passed off very nicely and was en-
ioyed by all.
Those street wGter-works are going up
fast and will be in operation in few
days.
Several Of the Bonbam people left to-
day for few days IN Galveston city
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-06-26

runaway accident late this afternoon
His buggy horse, a very spirited one. he.
came frightened, ran into wire fence
overturned the vehicle and threw tho
occupant out. Becoming entangled IN
the lines Mr.. Dittmar was dragged lonr
distance, from which he IL so hadlv
bruised aud cut about the face, body and
arms that he became insensibie. The in.
jurles are not fatal, though Of such a
serious nature thatAe will be laid IN for
several weeks
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-06-26
wanted in rexarkaua.

L NY e Gazette
/ J, TEX, June 25.-Deputy United
|..' ,;hsl John Williams from Tex
|lss < lived to-day and took charge of
|lAs Ian BIZ the name OF Bloom, who
h "a. king in "durance vile" await
|ur cnipg. Bloom is wanted in
h Ia for drawing a pistol on an
iN here are also other charges
szsr sg him.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-06-26

~ June 25 - The Pecos
"a by John Pettitt, was closed
attachment in favor Of
;.;ors Of Colorado City for $40.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-06-26
Bryan.

J., VT iace Of the Gazette.
W Tx, June 29.-The protracted
NM. (which caused SO many long
sUsxs ers was a blessing in disguise.
Xiii d L put in fine order. Since the
befIsn Be have had several fine rains.
h en- crop prospects in this section
10 Els ban for a number of years.
1 / Ina igs Is exceptionally good. Our
lrIssl ay there are more cattle than
d ipi q Brazos county.
.lss q Hners' alliance is booming In
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-06-26
...rhtIn BY The hangers.

!. Tx, June PA man named
I. wanted in Arkansas for muir
al Tackam, against whom
|.,rse charges of minor mpor-
.s,s county, were brought In
county to-day by the rangers
N m the county jail
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-06-26

he Gazette.
'@ Ey, TEX, June ,25.-Andrew
ID Singleton, brothers, residing
Wy vest, came to town yesterday,
tlul and left for home late in the
CtSl~ Just before arriving at home
kie 'soa row, and Andy was Sc
h probably fatally cut by Lin
6sla hed. The parties came from
lea bout one year ago.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-06-26
.1,hn stryehnine koute.

nc Gazette p g..
/ merchant of this place, late
4 ,ook a dose Of strychnlne, but
~ called In in time TO save the
v Si is known regarding the
1 40 act.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-06-26
county without a sheriff.

Ihl Gazette,
TEX, June % In the district
morning the counsel for Dario
lsde a motion TO reinstate him
Judge Russell denied the
The ground that grave charges
ng against him, and that he
b bis Office by accepting the
Residing officer at the late cleo
i afternoon the county COM
Eclared the office vacant.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-06-26
pied 90 the Ranch.

Dc Gazette -, n,,
rrominebt Mexican, fell from a
gniekerbocker ranch last Satur-
"a. instantly killed. The de-
taken sick on Dove creek and
n driven home by a boy, who
\ laiu,ed and fell out of the
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-06-26
verdict OF Not Guilty.

I n, TEX, June 25.-The trial of
haper for the killing Of Joe w.
bis stepfather, two weeks ago,
u this morning. The killing
ofs family quarrel, The evil
4 wd conclusively that the kill
cne in self.defense. The jury,
minutes elaboration, re-
tfdict Of not guilty.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-06-26
b...ins Forged Checks.

be Gazette
n. TEX, June 25.-John Dau-
|p,,l Blossome, recently arrested
N passing forged checks on w.
sndJ. R. sclegmsn of this city,
4 lsdlcted by the grand jury of
R,nty. Since their arrest It has
! that they are wanted in NO
4 Orleans and other cities for
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-06-26
arEsd win BIgamy.

NeeuAtts
Tex, June 25.-Dr. ID.
layellng dentist, was arrested
fsal Burns City, Cooke county,
north of here, by Deputy
Kills Of this city on a tele-
San Marcos, Tex, on the
sa'ny. His wife No. 2, who
Y lady, remained at the above.
vale The doctor accompanied
.ais city and took the south
iot Denton, there 70 await
lopmeuts. lie earnestly de-
re, and claims he Is able to
d nght.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-06-26
u He's the wrong Man,

Tx, June 25--Deputy
- YES Marshal j. Il. Robertson OF
n. Ilngs arrived in the city last
) lo-night, assisted by Deputy
; " les Marshal Hasklns, arrested
. ID, who was attending bar at
de hotel, charged with being
Ia the robbery of the Sulphur
atoiiice last October. Howard
!. n Ia the wrong man, and says he
WI II > he can give satisfactory proof
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-06-26
A Trnthfnl slniement

You can flnd everything you need In
the grocery line nj Turner 4 McCl0re's,
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-06-26
qIall .tana,Ion of omeer..


- y Valette
Ns koNr, Tx, June 25.-Wills
y No. 1922. +. and A. NJ, in
following officers for the en-
Rlc year; W. w. Wilson, w.
Senham, 5. w. N. A, Mathews,
J. Douglas, secretary; i. 9.
treasurer; j. j. 6ibbard, 3.
Russell, j. D.; S. G Duke,
the installation the Order OF
w Star was conferred upon a
|fN ladies The whole proceed
ed with sumptuous supper
present partook.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-06-26

None but tho ignorant believe Ia violent
medicines Morris CAscarlno Is gentle
aud soothing In its action.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-06-26

For red brlek-dust deposit 10 urine you
must seek q remedy. DIR. j. n heLean's
Liver and Kidney Balm Il what you peed.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-06-26
STATE NEWS.
I.a happenings Of The Day
w n.onrrepres for Veal or
woe Recorded

,,r, over the State Reported
rs ~. for the Gazette by Its
~. ory correspondence
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-06-26
fas, a Fata, Runaway.

Gazette.
'sio, Tex, June 25.-Mr. A.
Prominent Sau Antonio at
'ae victim Of a disastrous
Connecticut western news., 1886-09-01
FAX EMILE

Quite number of this place attended camp meeting, both last week and this week. Rev Mir McCutcheon spent Sunday on the grounds The Rev Robert Hunt supplied his place in the morning and Rev T. H. Baragwanath in the evening.
 Walter w. Norton returns to the Wesleyan University at Wilbraham, Thursday.
 MT and Mrs Witter of New York, ac- companied by friends, are at their sum- mer residence.
 l The district school opens next Mon day for the fall term. Miss French will teach the upper room and Miss Bentley the lower, as before.
 Mrs J. Ellen Foster of Iowa will lec- ture in the M. B. church at this place, tomorrow (Thursday) night. She IS pronounced to be fine lecturer by all who have heard her. It is hoped that she will have 8 full house as her sub- ject is one that should interest everybody Temperance. Mir J. s. Griggs and family have been camping at Twin Lakes.
 Mrs l.. H. Hurlbut of Providence has been visiting MT Wm B. Perry.
 There will be a festival in Mir Sco- ville's ''McElroy House" at Chapin- vile next Friday. It is for the benefit of the church repair fund of that place.
 The third of the series of games be- tween the Lakeville and Millerton base ball clubs was played here last Wednes- day. It resulted in victory for the home club. Below is the full score:
Connecticut western news., 1886-09-01
{, ASHLEY FALLS.

John Turner offers his place for sale.
 Miss Ila Freeman of Canaan spent the Sabbath with Miss Kate Heaton.
 Several from here have been employ ed at Pine Grove camp ground the past week.
 The trial of Enos Finkle at Great Bar rington was held on Thursday last and he has been sent to the state prison re- formatory at Concord.
 Rev E. H. Roys of Spencertown, N. r., preached here Sunday last an able ser mon from 8 part of St John x., 9-"I am the door," and Revelation iii, 2O- Behold, I stand at the door and knock"
 Adolphus Decker, accompanied by his son, Harvey, went to Rome, N. Y., last Wednesday to have cancer remov- ed from his nose. Harvey returned Sat- urday, but his father will probably re. main this week.
 Alfred Heaton of Winsted returned tc that place Wednesday last after weeks vacation at his home here. On the pre-. ceding Friday, his twentieth birthday n4ost enjoyable picnic was held, first driving to Sags's Ravine, and after spending few hours at that favorite resort, going on to Twin Lakes, where the remainder of the day was very pleas antly spent.
Connecticut western news., 1886-09-01
FALLS VILLAGE.

Rev MT Clark, who preached in the Methodist church Sunday morning, Au- gust 9, took his text from Isaiah L1x. ;, 19-" When the enemy shall come in like flood the Spirit of the Lord shall lift up standard against him." Follow ing history down from Adam to Christ and the establishment of the present Christian faith he pointed out the most prominent incidents, where "the ene- my" seemed to be strongly entrenched, yet God had conquered by raising up such leaders as Noah, Abraham, Moses, Paul and others.
 The singing of the Methodist church | choir is greatly improved of late. We hear that the South Canaan church will be repainted in the near future.
 MT and Mrs George A. Hubbell, MI and Mrs D.B Conner of Bridgeport were guests of relatives here last week.
 Miss Pauline Ball of Bridgeport spent portion of last week as the guest oi Mrs Pierre Mundry.
 | Members of the Masonic fraternity from this place, Salisbury and Lime Rock attended the funeral of Abram Gee at West Cornwall last Thursday and took charge of the ceremonies.
 The Housatonic railroad company ha, purchased another first class passenge1 car of the Wason manufacturing compa ny of Springfield. It made it's first tril last week. It is elegantly fitted up witt all the modern equipments, IS finished in oak and cherry and upholstered witl crimson repp. It is like the cars whicl run into New York, which are said to b. the finest cars on any short trains whicl are run into the metropolis.
Connecticut western news., 1886-09-01
The republican caucus to elect del.

The republican caucus to elect del- egates to the several conventions was held Saturday evening at the law office of A. T. Roraback The caucus was called to order at 7.15 o'clock. A. T. Roraback was elected chairman and s. A. Eddy secretary. The following were elected delegates to the various conven- tions: State, H. c. Stevens and A. T. Roraback; congressional, Geo S. Fuller and G. E. DeHart; county, N. S. Stew ems and G. P. Strong; senatorial, c. M. Deming and J. N. Van Deusen.
 Items that should be published are often left out of local papers for no other cause than that the editor fails to hear of them until they are old and moss- covered. Quite often some one regrets certain news items were not in the paper. So does the editor A minister wanted to get some church news in, but he did not want it bad enough to come around and say so. Some one has been away on visit or has made some new inn provement, but does not think it worth while to notify the editor. A gentleman not long ago remarked that he might come and go forever, but the paper would never mention it. His own fault. Hand in the local news if you want 8 local paper
Connecticut western news., 1886-09-01
SALISBURY.

PERsoNAL.-The Rev George Johnson is in town. Mir and Mrs Charles Pratt and Mss Grace Parker of Hartford are guests of MT and Mrs Henry Hubbard. .... Miss Julia Joyce and Miss Nellie Church are at Maple Shade Hotel . Howard Wilcox spent the Sabbath at Lawn Cottage. .... Mrs Ryer of Ocean port, N. J., is at T. F. Dexter's. ... E. 0. Dexter has returned from New Jer- sey.
 Whew! City people and the likes who can spend their time on the verandas and in the groves and by the ripping brooks can keep cool, but reporters and editors are aware what degrees the ther- mometer indicates, and it takes more than one days rain to make us forget it. Festival at Chapinville on Friday evening next for the benefit of the church fund.
 The decease of Mrs Charles McElroy is announced; burial on Tuesday. | Mrs Charles A. Hollister has new horse and carriage
 D. T. Warner is building an ice house Himself, George H. Clark and others, whose supply of water comes from { spring on grounds of the Stiles place so called, have made extensive repairs in and around the spring, laying wall pipe, etc.
 Mrs Bennett, whose life was despairec of last week, is improving. Dr Burtcl is very successful in treating lung dis D0DQMs
Connecticut western news., 1886-09-01
LIME ROCK.

LIME ROCK. s4-
 Hon William H. Barnum has returned from ten weeks trip to Lake Superior. His family, with Rev MT Clapp and fam fly, have returned from Watch Hill, R. I.
 Rev Milledge Walker, former rector of Trinity church. is staying with his family at Rowley's Hotel.
 MT c. w. Barnum's family return from Manhattan Beach today Mir and Mrs Porter s. Burrall are spending some time at Manhattan Beach. Mir A. l.. Briggs of Egremont, Mass in boring wells in this place. He sank of 265 feet, which furnishes 8 good SUD- tank capable of holding 5000 gallons of which, 75 feet from the ground, is a large windmill which supplies the power for pumping the water. One in the ma chine shop of the Barnum Richardson company is full to the top of the pipe, but the water has never been utilized. Another IS being sunk for MT Barnum, which has reached depth of about 250 feet and will probably be driven to the capacity of the machine. It is thought a flowing we'll might be obtained by boring to sufficient depth. Rocky Dell institute, Prof J. H. Hurl- burt, principal, will open for the next school year September 13.
 The blast furnace has stopped for re- pairs. The car-wheel shop has been idle for several days.
 Very few people have visited the camp ground during the week. Sidney P. Ensign and family are occupying their handsome cottage there.
Connecticut western news., 1886-09-01
Personal.

Mrs Norman Granger of Canaan Val ley is quite i'll with fever. G. H. Cole, ex-editor and proprieto, of the now defunct Bethel Ledger, was in town last week and "took in" the camp meeting.
 Misses Mary Parsons and Ila Freeman and Messrs Joseph l.. Parsons, Arthur P. Freeman and Charles Barnes went tc Wilbraham yesterday to attend the Wes. leyan academy the ensuing year. Editor Rodemeyer visited the camp meeting and also friends in Canaan last week.
 Lawyer W. A. Roraback of Torring- ton visited old friends here last Satur. day and spent the Sabbath in Sheffield. Miss Louise Bragg goes to Mt Hol- yoke next Wednesday to attend the young ladies seminary the ensuing year.
 MT G. l.. Taber and wife of Glen St Mary, Florida, were the guests of VIII. Camp over Sunday. MT Taber is pro- prietor of the Glen St Mary nurseries.
 Dr s. T. Clemans of New Milford was the guest of his brother, Dr J. D. Clem- ans, over Sunday.
 Mrs Charles Day and two children from Lakeville visited relatives here from Thursday until Monday.
 State Attorney Olmstead of Stamford, with his family, have recently been so- journing at the Warner house, where two of his daughters are yet boarding. The Hartford Daily Times of August 25th and it's weekly edition of August 26th contain very interesting letter from MT Olmstead, giving an account of his observations in Canaan and vicinity.
 Mir Frank Ramsay and sisters, Misses Nellie and Florence of Jersey City, who have been visiting at s. w. Barnes about three weeks, returned home Saturday. Their brother, MT Clark Ramsay, has also been visiting at MT Barnes the past week, but returns home to-day. "Clark' spent a portion of his time shooting woodchucks, but his sisters called them cockroaches.
 Uriah E. Whitney of Winchester Gen Ire, who resided on the Ferris farm ir Canaan about seven years ago, called or friends in town yesterday.
 Rev Elisha Whittlesey preached 1T the Episcopal church at Great Barring ton last Sunday.
 H. c. Warner of Great Burlington wis ited friends in town last Saturday.
 Mir and Mrs J. J. Bailey of Rockville have been visiting relatives in town and attending camp meeting.
Connecticut western news., 1886-09-01
COIEINSVILLE,

September 1, the day The News goes to press, your reporter will be 75 years old September 1, 1911, will make an even one hundred. We hope our es- teemed correspondent will make it an even one hundred while he has the chance. We cannot spare him sooner. ED. ...
 Allen F. Alderman, with his wife and daughter Carrie, and Miss Lottie John son, have been spending nearly SIX weeks at MT Myers on Canaan Noun tain (the old Munson farm), just south of Lake Wangum. Theron Alderman and wife also spent a brief vacation there and all report 1t as being very desirable place.
 Only two went from this place to the state temperance convention at Lake vile August IS, while over 50 went from here on Sunday, August p, to the Splr- itualist camp meeting at Lake Pleasant, Mass Shame!
 Many families have returned from their sojourn at Block Island, Martha's Vineyard and other popular resorts.
 Sarah Chandler recently died in Springfield, Mass, aged 95. She was 1 the widow of the late Deacon Samue, Chandler of East Longmeadow, and re- sided in Collinsville 54 years ago, where he was one of the first deacons in Con gregational church organized here 1T May, 1882.
 The coming fair at Cherry Park Sep tember 30 and October 1 will be thei fourth and will far exceed any of its pre- decessors. Governor H. 5. Harrison will be present on the first day, also T s. Gold of Cornwall, Prof l.. P. Cham berlain of the Storrs agricultural schoo at Mansfield, Dr J. w. Alsop, Middle town, and other prominent men.
 A wide and increasing interest is man ifested among farmers and others ant tho occasiou will draw large crowds.
Connecticut western news., 1886-09-01
NORFOLK.

Rev J. W. Beach preached Sunday.
 Rev MT DePue takes September for his vacation.
 There is to be temperance lecture in the hall on Wednesday evening by Mrs J. B. Foster, the noted lady lawyer of Iowa. She is considered one of the finest lady speakers in the country.
 George Beebe is keeping books and making himself generally useful in Clark < Bassett's store during the ab- sence of John D. Bassett.
 The Congregational Sunday school held their annual picnic at High Rock grove on Friday last. An excursion l train consisting of three cars left Norfolk at 8 m, returning at 6 pm. On the | return trip the train came near having @ collision with an extra freight near the Summit. Fortunately both trains were stopped in time to prevent an accident. The engines came within about 50 feet of each other.
 [The above facts the railway officials do not deny or attempt to conceal, and furthermore will soon furnish The News the bottom facts in the case. In the meantime as an act of justice, criticism should be withheld. Ed
Connecticut western news., 1886-09-01
Absolutely Pure.
The Verdict Unanimous.


 i w. D. Suit, druggist, Bippus, Ind, testifies: II can recommend Electric Bitters as the very best remedy. Every bottle sold has given relief Tn every case. One man took six bottles and was cured of rheumatism of 10 years standing" !" Abraham Hare, druggist, Bellv1lle, O., affirms: "The best selling medicine I have ever handled in my 20 years ex- perience is Electric Bitters." !" Thou sands of others have added their testi- mony, so that the verdict is unanimous that Electric Bittefs do cure all diseases of the liver, kidneys or blood. Only 8 half dollar bottle at Camps Drug Store.
Connecticut western news., 1886-09-01
9HERvOOD'S Novelty Harness

No more back-aching work lifting about heavy whiff1etrees No stepping over traces or barking fruit treesl Can be used on wagon, scraper, harrow. reap CT. mower. and is especially adapted for blow ing. The team can be hitched one-third closer. Team works without fretting and one-third easier. No heavy, clumsy doubletrees about the heels of horses. Draw same as yoke of oxen. Price only $15 for double set. Send for circulars to
 N. s. STEVENS. East Canaan, Conn Agent for Canaan, North Canaan and Salis bury. octobss n, lee6.