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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-07
POISONED WATER.
The Terrible Scourge that is Coming
Upon the Country and How
TO Avoid Ii.

Health Joay7aal.
Thereports OF the Boards of Health show
a condition of things in the Drinking
Water supplies Of this country that is alb
solutely appalling. In one family alone
three deaths are reported, the cause Of
which could be traced directly to bad
water. Poisoning by drinking water is
the worst kind of sickness or death. Its
effects are not immediate, but are none
the less certain in the course of few
weeks or months. The loss of appetite,
headache, tired feeling, and the thousand
and one symptoms which indicate the ap-
proach of disease, are certain to be felt.
Water supply in the city is bad enough,
but in the smaller towns and farming
communities the water is often drawn
from wells that are simply dralnages from
barns and outhouses.
Such being the terrible fact, what can
be done to avert this evilS Certainly not
by drinking liquors, mineral waters or
similar cOncoctions, for they are fire.
quently more injurious than ordinary
water. The only way to avoid the above
evils is by keeping the health pure. A
gentle stimulsnt to the digestive organs
and faculties, and a gth-imparting
and nerve-building compound, is what the
body requires, is what the people should
have. Such a preparation is found in the
wonderful Volina Cordial, which is &C
complaining so much throughout the
country, and is becoming so popular.
Being composed of purely vegetable ele-
ments, both palatable and strengthening,
it counteracts the evil effects OF poisoned
water and renders their injurious ele-
ments harmless.
The striking feature OF this remark able
discovery is to Open up a new medical
field. and almost with a fash accomplish
what the doctors have been looking for
for years, that Is pleasant medicine that
could be taken without fear or injury
that would carry into the body new albu-
men, which is the great sustaining,
strengthening and enlivening element OF
human life. just what springs" are to
vehicle so far as pleasant riding is con-
cerned is albumen 10 the human system
so tar as good health goes. Without il
you get weary. tired, have troubled
thoughts, feel out of Sorts broken down
and your system is open to every disease
or local trouble. The Volina Cordial re-
lieves all this and makes one feel new all
over.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-07

discussed byEnglish newspapers, and per-
haps by American papers as well. and l
never heard the fact disputed. Why IS
1t. then, that the person seeing sea ser
pent, or serpent at sea, in these days, is
held up to the world as a fool or liar? If
serpents did not pass from island to island
In the tropics, some would be overrun and
others entirely clear OF them. That this
10 not the case any sailor will tell you. l
have seen, in the Island of Java, SER
pent "a feet long, and as large around his
MIDDLE as an average man. Let that snake
De seen at sea, swimming along with his
head well up. which is the way they carry
themselves, and it would be novel and
startling sight to people on shipboard. l
have talked with sailors who have seen
plenty OF these serpeEts off the tropical
coasts, and the facts in the story Of my
own experience are matter of record in
England, having been debated by eminent
naturalists."
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-07
BEAUFORT ITEMS.
Interesting Local Gossip from an In
teresJing Town.

Interesting Local Gossip from an In
teresuing Town.
BEAUFORT, Oct. 4.-Mr. VIM. Cuthbert
of this place, who for four or five years
past has been sojourning in Colorado, has
returned thoroughly Disguised with that
land and it's Inhabitants. He thinks
there's no place like home.
Our little Sleepy Hollow, though much
surprised at the earthquakes. has pre-
served its equilibrium excellently well,
and ia as slow as ever. The earth ''do
move" but we do not.
Our colored population, always highly
religious one, so far as external forms
and rem0nies, has been much stirred up
since the disturbances, and has become
more religious than ever. AS TO the
whites, nobody has the spirit 20 do any
thing but 90 TO church, and great many
haven't the spirit to do that.
Mr.. j. G. Sims has been elected princi-
pal OF the Beaufort College In place Of Mr..
s. Evans, Mr.. Sims Is a son of Col. X. G..
Sims. formerly Secretary of State, aud
has made quite favorable impression.
Our society here has mot quite loss In
the removal of Messrs. James and Henry
Hume and their families, who for the past
five or six years have been among us.
Mr., James Hume is in business in New
York, and Mr.. henry Hume goes to the
phosphate works in Charleston. Their
many friends will feel their departure
deeply.
The State Democratic canvass meeting
takes place here Oct. %, but the names OF
the ''big guns" who are to fire off have
not vet been announced. We will have
our Governor. that is tn be, doubtless, the
''silver-tongued" j. p. Richardson, and he
is a host In himself MAY they all not
only make their marks but nit them too.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-07

DIAGONALS can be shown liz all the fash
ionable colers-Seal, Brown, Navy Blue, Gar
net, Sapphire ana Myrtle. Care has been taken
to secure trimmings, both IN Valours and
Buttons, to match.
RHADAMAS.-An all Wool Suitipg this
seasons importation, in all colors. We have
both Striped and Plain yelvets to harmon4ze;
small and large buttons to suit.
HAVANA CLOTH.-Medium weight fab
ric for immediate use in all the new shades;
corresponding coIors in novelty Striped Otto
man silk OF Yelvets for trimming; buttons
for same.
MARrELS.-AIl SILK and Wool Mixtures.
Flake effects, eight different styles. These
goods look best when made without trim
ming, being handsome in themselves.
CASHMERES.-Ev fashionable goods, 40
inches wide; Seal, Navy Blue. Garnet, AL
gerie and Myrtle. These Cashmeres wer
bought much below their real value, and we
are Offering same at astonishingly low prices.
TRICOTs.-All Wool. steam finish. We
have these goods in four different qualities
and widths, IS inches, 50, % and 81 inches;
especially adapted for tailor MADE costumes.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-07

AZ Cure for sore Throat and COUGHS,
- Brolon's Bronchial TrocheS' have been
thoroughly tested, and maintain their
good reputation.
Connecticut western news., 1886-03-17
WEST NORFOLK.

The many friends of J.D. Humphrey formerly of this place, will be pained te learn of the death of his wife, ct New Britain, March g. Mrs Humphrey wal sick but Q short time and nothing for her comfort was left undone. Friends and relatives accompanied the remain. to this place, where brief funeral ser vice was held ct W. A. Humphreys, MT Depew officiating.
 J. D. Humphrey and son spent sever. al days with local relatives, the past week.
 Petty sneak thieves are around again. Abel Camp, while from home recently, had his cellar entered by thieves. who stole quantity of dried beef and vege- tables. They gained admission by g false key.
 Carlton, the man of mystery, again presented his very amusing scenes at the school house, last Friday evening, to small audience. To those who have never seen his show, we would say ego" when opportunity presents it. self.
 Edward Jones, but recently employed ct the tannery, will leave for Dakota, the 22d, where he will engage in business.
 Some idea may be gained of the busi- ness done ct the tannery, when it is gen. erally known that about 450 dozen skins are finished every month. These sheep skins are the basis of most |" French " kid shoes. They are dyed and stamped; and over hundred specimens, repre- senting the various grades and require ments of trade, can be seen at the super intendsnt's. H. G. Smith has been the efficient foreman for the past ten years, has been connected with the business more than twice that time.
 Our school will close March 26, and resume May 3.
Connecticut western news., 1886-03-17
MILL RIVER.

The alarm of fire was given last We'd nesdsy night about 8 o'clock which proved to be only the chimney of the old red house, ss it is called, burning out.
 Miss Minnie Freeman who has been teaching at Montague City is at homo for her spring vacation.
 Mrs Gone who has lived in the old red house quite number of years, has moved to the Charley Woodwork house.
 Dr Karner and wife who have been spending the winter at A. J. Freeman's E have located at Westfield.
 Colds are . general complaint about here just now.
Connecticut western news., 1886-03-17
GREAT HARRINGTON.

A meeting to discuss the important
 question of license was held at the town
 hall last Friday evening. The weather
 was unpleasant and not over one hun
 dred person were present. Deacon
 Alfred Peck presided, with E. J. Vap
 Lennep as secretary. The following
 was the topic discussed "Resolved that
 the traffic in intoxicating drinks is in-
 furious to all the best interests of socie-
 ty, social, pecuniary and moral, and
 ought not to be sanctioned by the laws.
 Addresses showing the great evil of in-
 temperance in this village were deliver
 cd by Justin Dewey, Rev H. A. Adams,
 Deacon Peck and Rev V. N. Traver
 A committee was appointed to secure Q
 speaker from out of town, and the meeting was adjourned to Friday even- ing of this week. An effort is being made to carry the town for no license at the town meeting next Monday.
 l.. V. N. Blakeman, Joseph A. Kline, T. $. Baldwin, James Gardner, Robert A. Potts, H. T. Potts of Egremont with Merritt I. Wheeler and H. A, Tobey of of this town desire to be formed into corporation by the name of the Egre- mont Cooperative creamery. In order to do this they held a meeting at the town office in this village, Saturday, and after forming bylaws, elected the fol- lowing officers: Directors, Messrs Blake man, Kline, Baldwin, Potts and Wheel CT. MT Wheeler was elected secretary and treasurer, with Blakeman president of ths board of directors. The capital stock is to be S3,5OO divided in shares of $85 each. When the stock is sub- scribed and the charter obtained, a building for creamery will be erected on Egremont Plain.
 A 39 foot run hydraulic elevator, at the Washburn machine shop at Worcester, Mass. IS being put in Mrs Hopkins new house.
 Now that William Stanley has got his plant ready to furnish electric lights for this village; Superintendent H. N. Bodwel has issued circular letter that he will have the Edson light in opera tion and on exhibition at J. A. Brewers store in few days and will be pleased to have the property holders examine the system with view of adopting the light in their places of business. It is thought there will be some figuring on rates by Stanley and Bodwell. MT Stanley has run his wire from his man. ufactory to the stores of c. H. Lillie and R. I. Taylor The Berkshire House, Hubbell's clothing store and the postoffice expect soon to have electric lights.
 The time of holding farmers insti- ute was deferred to Friday of this week when it will occur at the town hall, with an address on "Trees" by T. S. Gould of the Connecticut board of Agriculture
 Miss Mary Mallaney, aged 50 years, while employed in the laundry at H. Y. Leavitt's fell dead with shock Sunday morning.
 Joshua Lawton, who died at Pitts field last week, was son of Joshua R. Lawton who resided some years ago on ? farm in the west part of this town.
 Frederick T. Sanford has man cut ting of an acre of wood land on the Seekonk road, opposite Berkshire heights, and report says fine house will be built there.
 Oliver Watson of this town was 9l years old one day last week.
Connecticut western news., 1886-03-17
LAK EMILE


 MT John Candee and wife of Litch- field, were visiting at Mir A. F. Roberts last week.
 Mrs Abram Martin is spending the week at her mothers at Saugerties,N. Y. w. w. Norton left yesterday to enter the Wesleyan academy at Wilbraham, Mass.
 Mrs Dr Knight left last week Tuesday for Rison, where her mother is quite feeble.
 Will Martin was in town last week.
 At the meeting of the Lakeville Chris tian Temperance association the follow ing officers were elected for year: President, MT M. H. Robbins; vice. presidents, MT B. r. Hoyt, MT B. Stewart, MT II. S. Wilson; secretary, MT G. Bryan; treasurer, Miss A. Cleave- land; chaplain, Rev J. McCutcheon; board of trustees, Mir G. B. Burrall, MT T. l.. Norton, Mrs Woodworth. The social committee for the 1st quarter were: Mrs B. F. Hoyt, Miss Mary Rob- bins, Miss Jennie Burrall, MT Thomas Martin, MT Arthur Bunnell, M- w. B. Perry.
 The entertainment given by the Young Peoples Mission circle was quite suc- cess. About 25 dollars was cleared.
 Tonight Wednesday, St. Mary's par parishional school gives an entertain ment in the academy hall.
Connecticut western news., 1886-03-17
FALL0 VILLAGE,

John o. Nell has gone back to his home in South Lee and Charles B. Ford has taken his place ct the drugstore.
 David Watts was the loser of fne young COW Saturday which got loose m the night and gorged herself with meal.
 Joseph Prince has secured job at breaking on the Shepaug railroad and Irving Humaston has taken his place as switchmsn and car inspector.
 The ladies of tho Congregational aid society meet Wednesday with Mrs H. c. Cranda1l.
 The changing of word 8 letter or 8 punctuation mark causes . vast differ ence in the sense of an article ofttimes as was the case last week where the diff ference amounted to one hundred ninety seven dollars and ninety cents in the paragraph pertaining to the financial affairs of the Methodist ladies aid soci- ety which should have been two hun dred and ten dollars the receipts of the past year. We followed copy, which read plainly "$2 .1O." If our corres- pondent prefers to have us follow copy in future, and not punctuate his com munication, nor change single word or letter, we will comply with his wishes, -as we do this week.-Bditor Nsws1 So great is the work at the railroad company's paint shop that several new hands have been employed. The num- Der now including helpers is fourteen. Geo. A. Randall has accepted situation there for a limited time.
 | John Ferris and John Jacobi have returned from Q visit in Newark, New Jersey.
 Nearly ono hundred guests were pres ent at the fifth anniversary of the mar. riage of MT and Mrs Charles Hanchett last Tuesday night March 9th. They were the recipients of several valuable gifts. Frank Silvernail played the vio lin for the dancing which continued till Wednesday at an early hour.
 MT Elisha Turpin is tho owner of {, grade heifsr which when she was six teen months old came to her milk and he was obliged to milk her till nearly winter. She lately gave birth to 6 cal when just tsso years old and before tha period for veral days it was necessar, to milk her again. We mention this . it is not an ordinary case.
Connecticut western news., 1886-03-17
WEST CORNWALL.

Miss Kate J. Harrison returned to her studies at Wesleyan academy on Tuesday.
 Mrs s. H. Barnum is in New York state for a few weeks visit.
 Frank wood is expected home from Florida about April 1st.
 MT John Cancannon has moved his family from Bridgeport and they are pleasantly located in rooms rented of A. Miller.
 MT Charles Owen has returned from Woodstock, N. Y., where he has been spending the winter.
 Charles Nodine from Bridgeport, is among friends in this vicinity.
 Miss Nellie Dean of W1nsted is visit ing Miss Ellen Cochrane.
 The Ladies Benevolent society will hold dime sociable at the residence of Ransom F. Smith on Thursday evening the 18th inst
 T.. Gold, Esq, has recently pur- chased the Old Rexford place on Cream Hill of James Cochrane. An auction will be held there the 29th, as seen by his advertisement in another column.
 An entertainment by Prof Frost 8 school at Cornwall will be held on Fri day evening in the church at that place. The district school at the Center gave an entertainment at the school house last Friday evening which passed of very creditably to scholars and teacher, Miss Emma Catlin. The same night the school house was broken into by 1 some land ''sharks" and several valua- | bles taken.
 Will Oldfeld is home for few days. His injured hand is doing finely and will soon be ready to use again.
 Edward Bald win is taking lessons in Latin and other English branches of l.. T. Nickerson, Esq, to whom he recites daily.
 The social meeting of tho young peo- ple's christian endeavor at R. N. Coch' rane's last Wednesday evening wal highly enjoyable to every one present. music, charades, gamesand refreshments were in order to the delight of all.
 Got your pictures framed at the fancy goods emporium. Every style of frame on hand or made to order at lowest liv ing prices.
 Miss Mary Wheeler arrived from New Haven on Monday, for few days visit
Connecticut western news., 1886-03-17
KENT.

Mrs A. L. Perry still continues quite feeble.
 Mrs O. R. Camp of Canaan was in town last Friday.
 Miss Mary and Miss Belle Gibbs have taken trip to Bridgeport for Q stay of several weeks.
 The ladies sewing society meet with Mrs J. M. Ingersol next Friday after noon.
 Rev and Mrs D. s. Porter left town last week for short stay in New York city.
 The Congregational pulpit was occu- pied on Sunday by Rev Mir Bergher from Claverack, with whom the congre- gation Were much pleased The morn ing serman was most excellent, and in the evening he gave interesting information regarding the French revolution, and of the great work of the Mccall mission in France in which work he acts as agent or secretary.
 Will Bump has been badly hurt by falling from load of stalks, down under the horses, the loaded wagon passing over his body. His injuries are quite | serious.
 As spring approaches there are many indications of a move among the inhab- itants here. Quite 8 number are to change residence. Some families are to leave town, others will move in. Those who do not move have got to clean house and that's bad enough. The ordination of Rev Alban Richey to the priesthood will take place at St. Andrews church in this village on Wednesday, March 17th. Services to commence at 12 o'clock. Besides the bishop, number of clergymen are expected to be present.
 Death has again entered this place and removed one of Rents most esteem ed and influential citizens. Mrs M. A. Wheeler, after an illness of several weeks, passed away last Wednesday morning March 10th. To say that she will be greatly missed would express but little. She possessed wealth, and better still, noble and generous heart She took interest in every good work her hand and purse were ever ready te help the poor and needy. She was al earnest and active member of St. An drews' Episcopal church, and did mucl } in its support. Numerous relatives ant friends arrived from New York city ani other places to attend the funeral whicl took place at St. Andrews on Friday @ o'clock. The church was crowded t, it's utmost capacity. The services, in cluding burial service were conducte, by Rev. s A. Richey, I. c. Sturges, an'
 E. Whittlesy. A quartette choir iron
 New Milford rendered the chants an, P hymns in fine manner, Prof Platt pre-
 sided at the organ. The casket, ric f and grand in its heavy black draper
 and silver trimmings, was literally GOV
 cred with choice flowers while eros 8 and other beautiful designs were place ? near. There was no sermon but O
 Sunday morning next, Rev A. Riche will preach @ memorial sermon. O . Saturday morning the remains were It moved from the church and taken o 8 the morning train to be inferred i
 Greenwood cemetery, Brooklyn,
Connecticut western news., 1886-03-17
NOTICE TO TAX PAYERS.

\ IL PERSONS liable to pay taxes in the town h of SALISBURY on the assessment list of 1885. are hereby flied that will meet them at NcElroys store, Chapinville. Thursday. March IS. from a m until To- m at c. H .Gens' store. Sails bury. on the same day, from II m until 1 p :; at George H. C'ark's s,ore Ore Hill, o" the same store. Falls Village Friday, March 19, from m until Il m; at James ii. Barnum's store, Lime Rock. on the same day. from 12 m until p m; at Grigg- & Chapin's store. Lakeville, on the same day. from D m until D m.
 All persons neglecting to pay said tax ou the days above mentioned will be charged legal fees. Interest at the rate of Nine per cent per annum will be added to all taxes remaining unpaid after the first day of May, 1S86
 WM B PERRY, Collector.
 Laksville, Ct, March 2, 1se6 mhS sw
Connecticut western news., 1886-03-17
RHEEEIRLD.

As MT Wilber Clark was going to church last Sunday, his horse took fright near the Sheffield creamery, over turning the carriage and throwing out the occupants. Mrs Clark is said to be very seriously injured.
 People here are very much afflicted with sore eyes. Goggles and blue glass es arc in good demand.
 A sons of temperance society is being organized, the clergy assisting.
 Our merchants are making some im- provement in their stores. w. H. Lit' tie X Co have new ceiling which adds much to the looks w. D. French has been taking out partitions, giving tho millinery department more room and has already new spring hats, flowers, etc.
 Dr Sanford is soon to leave us. Dr Wakefield, son-in-law of Ralph Little, is here to take his place.
 Miss M. E. Sage has been, the past few weeks taking charge of Miss Alice Sage's family. Miss Sage has been vis- iting friends in New York and vicinity. MT D. F. Mccormick has located at Hudson, N r., where he is engaged il the law office of Andrews & Edwards.
 Our high school has closed and the next important event concerning that will be the vote to see whether they will continue it or not. We hope it will be unanimous in favor of it's continuance. Mrs D. Field has moved into the house owned by C.French, on the corner of School avenue and Main street.
 A FRIEND.
Connecticut western news., 1886-03-17
4 CAR ID.

We desire to express our heartfel thanks to our neighbors and friend for their kindness. assistance and sym pathy during tho illness and death o our beloved mother.
 MIR AND MRS STEPHEN CUDNEY,
 MR AND MRS M. J. KMMER. Canaan, March IT, 1886.
Connecticut western news., 1886-03-17
ADHLDY FALLS.

The funeral of tho late Jacob Decker was very largely attended, last Friday, the church being filled to it's utmost capacity.
 Nine persons joined the church here on probation, and two by letter, Sunday afternoon. Eight were baptised.
 A meeting has been appointed at Mrs William Abbott's, on Friday evening of this week, for the purpose of organizing . Sem of TsnpeeA1cs society.
Connecticut western news., 1886-03-17
A CA n ID.

We wish to return our most hearty thanks to our many friends who contrib uted to make tho fifth anniversary of our marriage such . bountiful and pleasant one.
 MIR AND Mas CHARLES HAHCHKrT. Falls Village, Conn.,, March 15.
Connecticut western news., 1886-03-17
SIT CANAAN.

John l.. Jones recently cut, split and piled All cords of wood in 10 days, for John Lee on the Ives farm.
 Prof J. w. Beach of Norfolk will lecture before the Y P. s. c. B. at the Congregational church at East Canaan, March 19, at 73O o'clock. Admission 25 cents. Subject "Corals and the Cor al Islands," profusely illustrated with paintings, charts, maps, specimens and curiosities from the Islands.
Connecticut western news., 1886-03-17
4 CARD,

Words fail to express our gratitude to our kind friends and neighbors for their aid and sympathy during the illness and at the death and burial of fond wife and mother.
 ANsoN ALDRICH AND CHILDREN. Canaan, Conn,
Connecticut western news., 1886-03-17

tho balance of the cash received was from entertainments, suppers, etc. It cost @123. IT to light and keep the lamps in repair. The tressurer's report shows cash on hand $31. .49.