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Connecticut western news., 1886-11-03
EAST CANAAN.

Try The News. Only 25 cents till January, 1887, or s2 till January, 1888. Now is the time to present some friend with su bscrlption and make said friend happy each week until 1888.
 The Barnum Richardson Co.'S mill is handling large quantities of their famous buckwheat flour; have been running several days. Their miller A. P. Briggs, does not propose to be beat by any man in New England on fine quality of buck wheat flour.
 In the rear of the church cellar is being dug to form basement for the chapel which will soon be moved thither
 Rev. J. w. Beach of the Robbins school Norfolk supplied the Congrega- tional pulpit here last Sunday.
 Amos Beauzon and his mother will soon move onto the Stewart place that he bought last spring.
 James Bailey was seriously injured last Friday while quarrylpg limestone for the Barnum Richardson Co.'S fur mace. lighted a fuse for blast, ,turned around and picked up can containing several pounds of powder but before he had retreated ten feet spark from the sputtering fuse alighted in the powder can, causing an instantaneous explosion burning and lacerating MT Bailey's hanc very seriously, also burning hls face ano singeing his hair and eyebrows. The explosion knocked him down and bewil dered him, and before he recovered his senses the blast went off, throwing rocks in all directions, but strange te say none of them struck MT Bailey. A. P Briggs came immediately to his assis tance and dressed his wounds temporly while others went after Dr Camp who arrived in due time and took charge O. the patient who will in time recover the use of his hand but at present sui fers considerably.
Connecticut western news., 1886-11-03
CONNECTICUT PATENTS.

The following patents were granted to citizens of Connecticut bearing date October 26, 1886. Reported expressly for this paper by Louis Bagger & Co.,, mechanical experts and solicitors of patents, Washington, D. c. Advice free:
 Joseph Bidmead, Bridgeport, elastic fabric.
 G. J. Capewell, Cheshire, horseshoe nail machines. Q pats
 A. B. Hendryx, New Haven, fishing reel.
 F. B. Hills, Torrington, folding table and stool. ..
 H. $. Hitchcock, Meriden, clutch and brake for power presses.
 D. B. Marsh and A. Laubscher, Bridgeport, strip folding machine.
 R. H. Mather, Windsor, electric cur rent indicator.
 F. W. Mix, New Britain, paddock
 J. Fl. Morrison, Norwich. automatic saving off machine.
 R. N. Pratt, Hartford, asbestus pack ing.
 A. J. Shipley, Waterbury, button fas- tening.
 Alvin Taplin, Forestville, manufac- ture of bent metal tubes.
 G. B. Underhill, Bridgeport, chair.
 c. W. Walther, Seymour, charging spoon for brazing tubes. Q pats.)
 w. l.. Warner, New Haven, pipe coupling.
Connecticut western news., 1886-11-03
LAkEYILLE.

On last Tuesday night, Oct. 26. MT. Richard Woodin, of Salisbury, was run over by the night freight train and killed near the depot in Salisbury. He leaves wife and five children.
 An "Old Folks Concert will be given in Lakeville hall, on Friday eve ming, Nov. 5. Miss Stanford, of Pough- keepsie, soprano; MT. Charles H. Briggs, of East Canaan, humorous songs and recitations :; Mir. Charles Turner, basso; Prof l.. W. Harvey, con- ductor; Dr. Geo. H. Knight, pianist. The old-fashioned tunes and choruses will be given by large chorus in cos tunes of''ye olden time''. There will be solos, duetts and quartettes. No post ponement on account of weather. The proceeds are for the benefit of the repair fund of the Congregational church at Salisbury. Admission 25c. Reserved seats 35c. Tickets on sale at the savings bank.
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TRUSTEES SALE.

PURSUANT to an order of the court of Probate for the district of Norfolk, given May "A, 1886, the undersigned Trustees of the estate of the Hartford Spring & Axle Go of said Norfolk assign ing and insolvent debtor, will sell at public auction to the highest bidder the following property to close said estate to wit; all uncollacted Notes and Book Accounts and Choses in Action; One new two-seat Wagon, with Shafts, One large Safe, Letter-Press and Scales, standing Desk, Chairs, Stove and Pipe, Bracket-lamp e.c. being the office furni- niture, (unless said furniture be previ- ously disposed of at private sale) Sale to take place at the office of the late company in said Norfolk at 2 o'clock P. M. on Wednesday Nov 10. Terms cash.
 GE9RGE ( 2 S51ETHEs P HARRISON Trustees.
 Norfolk Conn. November 2, 1886.
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COLLINSVlLLE.

Frederick M. Mills, young Collins vile lawyer, died in Canton October 23 of typhoid fever, aged 27.
 Rev Edward w. Bentley, D. D., for 30 years pastor of a church in Ellen vile, Ulster county, N. Y., died in Can ton Centre October B after lingering illness, aged 60.
 Daniel McNamara, for over 30 years a workman in the employ of the Collins company, while working in the polish ing shop October 26 fell dead on the floor.
 Dietrich Rolling, an aged German, was found dead in his bed in Burlington Sunday morning, October "A, aged S5.
 Dandelion and pansy blossoms were picked here in the open air October 31.
 Storm doors have been placed at the entrance to tho Congregational church.
 The first workman in the employ of the Collins company that died here was Franklin Gordon, aged 22 years, just 54 years ago. He died October 29, 1882. At his funeral the works were stopped and over 300 workmen marched in pro- cession to the grave.
 Ezra s. Adams, one of our most pop ular citizens, will probably be elected as our republican representative Novem- Der 2.
 Rev William A. Durfee, for many years proprietor of the Neptune House, at Block Island, has been visiting with the family of D. w. Bidwell
 A metallic roof is to be placed on the Congregational church, the interior frescoed and a new platform in place of the old pulpit.
 Nelson A. Humphrey, formerly of Canton, now of Cambridge, N. Y., re- gently gathered from a half acre of ground 56O bushels of golden tankard sugar beets, that weighed 30, 800 pounds.
 The receipts at the Canton creamery during the past year have been $50, ,0O0. For two months they made 600 pounds of butter daily.
 Albert Williams, our new road com missioner, has been making decided 1m- ! provemonts in putting good railing at dangerous places by the roadside.
 Frank Stark has opened meat mar ket on Main street near the post-ofice.
 Large quantities of nice winter apples from Bloomfield have been sold here for SI 50 per barrel.
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FALLS VILLAGE.

Try The News. Only 25 cents till January, 1887, or $2 till January, 1888. Now is the time to present some friend with subscription and make said friend happy each week until 1888.
 Rev. Mr. Moore has returned from his vacation, and exchanged with Rev. MT, Bourne of Sharon, Sunday.
 The Methodist society having had the parsonage, the fences, etc., newly painted, are now having the lecture room of the church painted neat color. Jacob Pulver yields the brush.
 Miss Sarah l.. Hobart, of Utica, N. r., is visiting friends in this place and Lime Rock.
 Mrs. Geo. V. Capron has been quite sick, but is now improving.
 George Frink is clerking for H. H. X Co.,, having commenced last Wednes- day.
 MT. Capron having purchased the jewelry business of G. B. Gardner of Cduttu, 1U WILL Uo CdIIlGu Oll ny NIT. Fred Collins, his clerk here, and MT. Garfield, clerk for Gardner, will be his clerk here.
 A surprise was given MT. Henry Bel den last Saturday, it being his birthday anniversary, at which number were present.
 One James DeM-, of the eastern part of the town, drove in one day last week with a fine, young horse, which he wished to dispose of He fell in with one "Jake" with a pocket full of advertising currency, and on showing him some of the "bills,'' he came down from S20O to S155 on the price, after treating a couple of times. In the meantime, while talking with another party, the buying party skipped out and then the joke was discovered. DeM- is occasionally asked about the horse trading business, and "Jake" does not hesitate in admitting the pro- position and the shrewdness of the joke.
Connecticut western news., 1886-11-03
GREAT HARRINGTON.

For some years the hotel at what is known as the summit of Echoes, about half mile over the Egremont line in Hillsdale has been kept by Seymour Winchell, who until within year or two has been rated as quite wealthy, but within that time he has become involv- ed in debt to such an extent that his property has been advertised at sheriff sale for the benefit of his creditors, and is to be sold next Saturday. This fin ancial embarrassment so preyed on the mind of Winchell that on Sunday about 10 a. m., he took opium and then in- formed his wife what he had done. She entreated him to take an emetic but he refused all assistance and with 8 loaded revolver threatened to shoot the doctor or any one who should dare to ap- proach his bedside. He sank into 8 deep sleep and died at 4 p. m., aged 59 years. Winchell was native of Egre mont where the family have resided for the past 125 years. A gentleman in ap- pearance and a commission merchant for some years in New York city he was on the road to happiness and prosperity until he opened hotel at the summit and in connection with it sold intoxi- eating liquors and became himself more or less addicted to it's use and sinking under his burdens at last fills today, 8 suicides grave.
 The Congregational society meet to- morrow for the purpose of deciding whether they will extend call to Rev MT Hall of Meriden Ct, to become their pastor.
 Though the weather was unpleasant the annual supper of the iMethodist so- ciety, at the town hall Thursday evening was success; the income above expen- ses being S17O.
 Between 20 and 25 men with teams are now at work in the grove at the foot of Berkshire Heights, getting out and removing rocks.
 James Mullanney of this village re- gently received back pension of $1, ,160.
Connecticut western news., 1886-11-03
Personal.

Rev J. H, Lane, formerly pastor of the Methodist church in this village, gave his lecture, "That Girl of Ours," at Glasco, N. Y., last Wednesday evening.
 Mrs Merwin has moved from the War ner house annex to Mrs Roy's house on Railroad street.
 MT Francis Sims and family moved to Troy last week.
 Alfred Bensse, the celebrated hunter who sojourns during the summer here and at Otis, Mass, will sail for Europe next Saturday.
 Mrs Sarah A. Cogswel will soon leave for Gaylordsville to live with her daugh- ter Mrs Evans
 MT George F. Cunning of New York city visited friends here last week.
Connecticut western news., 1886-11-03
COLEBROOK.

We hope to have sunshine again after the election is over.
 Newton Griswold and John A. Dem ing have been nominated for the legis- lature by the democrats, and Hiram A. Smith and Geo. s. I've s by the republi- cans.
 Mir. A. J. Terrell has moved his resi- dence to the second story of the post office building.
 The winter term of school in the southwest district commenced on Mon day of this week. Miss Mary Rouse, of Danbury Quarter, is the teacher.
 MT. Michael Bushey has sold his place at North Colebrook to Mir. Chas. Webster, of Westville, Conn.,
 Miss Kate Darlington is to spend the winter at Astoria, N. Y, and left home last week.
 The repairs upon the town hall are near enough completed for election purposee. but it will take fortnight to 1fnfr2s IT - f nlnfl< sr1keSao @
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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 8. 1886.
THE ELECTION.

The returns from all parts of Con- necticut come in slowly, and in many instances the first reports were not reliable, as proved by subsequent dis patches.
 The result in this State is summed up as follows by dispatch from Hart ford at 9 o'clock this Wednesday, morning:
 "No election of State officers by the people. Senate, 4 republican majority; House, 21 republican majority; Vanee, French, Granger and Russell elected to Congress; sheriffs, republicans and 2 democrats.
 The democrats win in three of the four congressional districts, the repub- icans alone carrying the third, where Charles A. Russell, of Killingly, is elected over Frederick Hyde of Pom fret.
 The legislature remains republican, insuring the election of Lounsbury for governor and the reelection of Senator Hawley.
 Congressman Buck is beaten in the first district by Robert J. Vance of New Britain by about 300 majority.
 Henry J. Allen, dem., is reelected Sheriff of Litchfeld county.
 The republicans gain senators in the 7th, 18th, 14th, 22nd and 23d, districts, and the democrats in the 24th, 2nd, 5th, and 10th districts.
 John Crosby of Plttsfeld,. dem., is elected sheriff of Berkshire county by plurality of 73O.
 Hewitt is elected mayor of New York city.
 The following vote was cast in North Canaan yesterday: Republican state ticket 135, Democratic state ticket 1S6. For congress: Frederick Miles, rep, 119, M. T. Granger, dem., POI. For state senator: W. B. Rudd rep. ,135, N. Staub, dem, 186 For representative, A. P. Briggs, dem., IFS Hiram Eddy, rep., 139. For Sheriff, O. J. Porter, rep, 132, Fl. J. Allen dem., 1S9 Eight votes were also cast for prohibition and ona for labor reform tickets
Connecticut western news., 1886-11-03
NEW MARLBORO.

A fatal accident occurred near this vil- lage last Wednesday. As Orson l.. Dowd was driving home from Mill River his horses ran away throwing him out and iniuring him so severely that he died within an hour Mir Dowd was 64 years of age.
Connecticut western news., 1886-11-03

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Connecticut western news., 1886-11-03
DISTRICT of CORNWALL, sS. PROBATE O COURT, October 18th. 1886.

nISTRICT of CORNWALL, sS. PROBATE D COURT, October 18th, 1886.
 Upon the application of Edward T. Bu mp showing to this Court that he is guardian to Percival H. Bierce, minor, belonging to said District, and that said minor is the owner of the following real estate, viz; An undivided 1-15 interest of a certain piece or tract of land lying in the town of Cornwall, southerly from Cornwall Bridge, and containing 6711a acres of land. the same being the land formerly owned by Sybil Bierce, now deceased, valued at about one hundred dollars, and showing just and reasonable cause for selling said real estate; praying for an order, and that he or some other meet person be empowered to sell the same, as per application on file, dated the 26th day of October, 1886, more fully appears.
 ORDERED, That the foregoing application be heard at the Probate Office, in Cornwall, on the 9th day of November. 1886, at o'clock afternoon, and tn notice thereof be publish ed in some public newspaper near the place where such real estate lies, two weeks success sively before said time assigned
 GEORGE c. HARRISON, O27-2t Judge.
Connecticut western news., 1886-11-03
CORN WALL.

Try The News. Only 25 cents till January, 1887, or s ? till January, 1888. Now is the time to present some friend with 8 subscription and make said friend happy each week until 1888.
 Politics IS the chief topic of conversa- tion nowadays but before this is print ed the long agony will be over and we shall know who is who.
 MT Almon S.. Miner, one of our most respected citizens, was evidently born under an unlucky star. He has been engaged for some time in farming and has lost pair of horses and numerous cattle in one way and another. He It last concluded to change his business and wss preparing to leave town. His crockery, glassware and some of his best furniture were loaded on a wagon to take to the depot, and the old farm horse ''Bulger" and the undertaker's steed which like himself has always been considered model of propriety, were shitched to the wagon and left stand ing in front of the house, when sudden ly they took it into their heads to run and were out of sight in minute down the steep hill near his house. They ran about mile and nearly demolished the furniture and etc. Mir Miner says if the cars don't run off the track and kill him before he reaches his destination he will think himself lucky.
 Business, Is booming. Our mer- chants are both running delivery teams and are very accommodating. They will bring you a barrel of flour, take out the head and help you knead your bread if you wish. all at the lowest prices.
 The board of school visitors will meet at the school house in Cornwall to ex- anime teachers on Saturday, November 6, at 10 a. m. All persons expecting to teach will be required to be present
 The Rev. MT. Taylor, of West Goshen, swapped pulpits with Rev. O. G. Me Intire on last Sunday.
 The Calathump band, with appro- priate musical instruments, seren- aded two newly married couples on Friday evening of last week, and every one in the vicinity got the benefit.
 X. '. z. And thus is the autumn of our dis content made glorious summer, and we accept your hearty congratulations upon the event of wedding in town. The marriage of Miss Lillian Bennett, daughter of A. Bennett, and Charles E. Nickerson occurred at the home of the bride Wednesday P. M. Only the immediate relatives of the family were present. ,Rev. O. G. McIntire per : fuened the marriage ceremony. Corn 11nn a noe to be ''laft" on weddings
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Printed for the benefit of those who think that ordering paper stopped absolyes them from paying up arrearages:-
 If subscribers refuse or neglect to take their paper from the post-ofice to which they are di- rected they are held responsible until they have settled their bills and ordered their papers dlscoE- tinued.
 Subscribers who do not give express notice to the contrary are considered wishing to coatinue their subscriptions.
 "1f subscribers order the discontinuance of their paper the publishers may continue to send them until all arrears are paid
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nISTRICT OF SALISBURY, sS. PROBATE U Court October Doth 1SS6

| AoAAtOL Or oAAlSDOh1, SS. fhObAIE N Court, October 20th. 1886,
 Estate of Sarah Johnson, late of Salisbury, in said District. deceased.
 Upon the application of Andrew J. Spur of sad Salisbury, praying that letters of admin istration may be granted on said estate to Dwight Allyn, of said Salisbury, as per appli- cation on file more fully appears, it is
 Ordered: That said application be heard and determined at the probate office III Salisbury in said district on the 9th day of Nov, A. D. 1886, at o'clock in the forenoon, and that notice be given of the pendency of said application and the time and place of hearing thereon, by pub- fishing the same twice in a weekly newspaper having circulation in said District,
 Attest, DONALD T. WARNER, Judge, O27
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Subscrn ptt0n nAcc0unt.-The date on the eoiored slip of paper with the name of the sub scriber. ehows the time to which the sub. ecriPtion Is pnld: thus, R. B. Smith 5JulS5, indicates that MT. Smith has paid for his paper to July 5, 1885, ltls hoped that subscribers will see so It that theiraccount, as indicated by the date on their papers,is always correct. and when they pay Tor renewal of their subscription. will ob-
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~ IRL for general housework where two girls V are kept. No washing CT ironing. Good bread indispensable. Address
 MISS NJ. $. LITTELL, Sharon. Conn
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If you want one dozen nice Cabinet Photographs for Christ mas (and for $2.00) you must sit at once at Bundy's, 36S Main street, Hartford.
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LeQaZ Notices.
[ SS. PROBATE

nISTRICT OF CANAAN, SS: PROBATE U Court North Canaan, Oct. 23d, 1886.
 Estate of Almerin Gillette, late of North Canaan in said District, deceased, The Court of Probate for the District Of Can- aan hath limited and allowed six months from date of this order. for the creditors Of said es- tate, represented insolvent, in which to exhlb- 1t their claims against said estate; and has ap- pointed Lyman Cunning, T.. Fenn Blgelow and Miles B Tobey Commissioners to receive and examine said claims.
 Certified by
 JACOB B HARDENBERGH, Judge.
 The subscribers give notice that they shall meet at the Probate Office in said North Cam aan on the 23d day of December, 1886. and the 23d day of April, 1887, at 10 o'clock in the fore noon. on each of said days, for the purpose of attending to the business of said appointment.
 LYMAN CUNNING, ]
 T. PENN BIGELOW, Commissioners.
 MILES B.>TOBEY,
 All persons indebted to said estate are re- quested to make immediate payment to o27 St nIsTRICT OF CANAAN, sS. PROBATE lJ Court. North Canaan, Oct. 23d, 1886.
 Estate of Louis Deloy, late of North Canaan in said District. deceased
 The Court of Probate for the District of Can- aan hath limited and allowed six months from date of this order, for the creditors of said tate, repre- sented insolvent. in which to exhibit tn ir claims against said estate; and has ap- pointed Edmund D. Lawrence and Samuel A. | Bennett Commissioners to receive ard exam | inc said claims.
 Certified by
 JACOB B. IIARDENBERGH, Judge.
 The subscribers give notice that they shall meet at the Probate Office in said North Can- l aan on the 23d day of December 1SS6 and the 25d day of April 1887, at 10 o'clock in the fore noon, on each of said days, for the purpose of attending to the busine of said appointment. EDMUND D. LAWRENCE, { co,n,,;ss;ono or. 1 SAMUEL A. BENNETT, Soilnnlssioheis
 All persons indebted to said estate are re- quested to make immediate payment to o27 St HENRY A. SMITH, Administrator. ABSTRACT OF SHARON ss. PROBATE U Court, September 30 A. D. 1886.
 Estate of Helen M. Pp rmeee late of Sharon in Said District, deceased.
 l The Court of Probate for the district of Shar- on hath limited and allowed six months from date of this order, for the creditors of said es- tate, represented insolvent, in which to exhib- it their claims against said estate; and has appointed James H. Landon and Simeon B. Jewett, both of said Sharon, commissioners to receive and examine said claims
 WILLARD BAKER.
 The subscribers give notice that they shall meet at the Probate Office, in said sharon. on the 3Oth day of December, 1886, and the 30th day of March. 1887, at 10 o'clock m the fore- noon, on each of said days, for the purpose oi attending to the business of said appointment
 sAai sfME6N ai IbNREHi B! 5EWiErr, Commissioners.
 All persons indebted to said estate are re. quested to make immediate payment to | o27 St JUNIUS M. WHITE, Administrator
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-11-08

BEN HARRISON will not be reelected to the
United States Senate. The management of
the benevolent institutions will not be
acknowledgement Pharos.
We advise our esteemed contemporary to 60
slow. In the language of Horace Greeley, it
is hard enough to tell the truth about what
has happened, without trying to tell what is
going to happen. But of one thing we feel
certain: Cholera hogs and butter grease will
not be a fashionable diet for the insane-cer-
tainly not during the presence of the next
General Assembly.