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Connecticut western news., 1888-12-19
CORN WALL.

The entertainment given by the pupils of the Housatonic Valley Insti- tute on Friday evening of last week was tin spite of the cold weather) we'll every seat in the lat Cong. church being filled. The instrumental duets and trios by Mrs Guion and the pupils were finely rendered. The >alutatory by Miss Anna Harrison, and the essays on Socrates and Xantippe by Misses Lemon and Parent, were we'll read, Miss Parent deserving praise for being 8 very fine reader The recita. tion "Jennie McNeal' by little Mable Morse thine years old) was a very pleas ing feature. The vocal quartettes by Nessrs Baldwin, Wilcox, Sanford and Chamberlain, added much to the even- ing's entertainment; all sang we'll, Mir Baldwin and Mir Wilcox taking the leading parts. They were repeatedly encored. showing that the audience was we'll pleased. Part second consisted of s drama entitled Difference of Opinion among Women," dramatized by Mrs Guion. Nine young ladies took part and all played their parts we'll and especial praise Is due to Misses Sturges and Kellogg for fine acting as "Josiah Aliens Wife" and Betsy Bobbett Perhaps Miss Kellogg had qnite help in acting her part as Miss Bobbett the Old Mail, from the number of illustrious examples ia this vicinity. After 8 vote of thanks to Mrs. Guion and all con- uected with the entertainment. the audi ence went home we'll satisfied.
 Mrs. Fl. A. Monson has returned to her home in the village after months visit to Boston and New Jersey.
 The many friends of MT. J. Earnest Whitney will regret to hear that owing to i'll health he has been obliged to leave his position in Yale college and IS going to Colorado.
 In regard to the statement that at the last election the prohibition party used money, we can but exclaim o tempora o mores! which in U. s. means Good Lord! what are we coming top or some thing like 1t.
Connecticut western news., 1888-12-19
WEDNESDAY. DEC. 19. 1888.
THREE MONTHS FREE.

In order t0 increase oltr Su6- scriptiou list. thus ofordins us greater opportunity to in,proue the paper, rre offer the follo,cine tndttceDaent:
 To all old subscribers to The .Ne.rs uho are not in arrears, or .cho rciU remit the aDnOulat they 0,ce us. ,re Til Sire THREE MONTHS subscription for euery ne,c subscriber they secure for us. Ttro dollars must De ren,itted Uith the name of' tue ne1c subscriber, and for said S,tn1 rre ,ciU send The .Ne,rs to said name for IS months, or iron, Dec. 1st. 1888, to Jan. Ist, 1890, thus offering an indttcenee,at to ne1c subscribers as ,reA as old ones. By this means aU o,1r subscribers Wil become directly interested in their local DUDer.
Connecticut western news., 1888-12-19
GREAT HARRINGTON.

An interesting farmers institute of the Housatonic Agricultural Society was held at the town hall Thursday, with 8 forenoon and afternoon session. Presi- dent John B Walker, of New Marlboro. occupied the chair and introduced Elbridge Cushman, of the Mnssachu- sets State Board of Agriculture, as the speaker of the occasion. The subject of "Indian |" corn and how to grow it" was explained by Mir Cushman in 8 clear, comprehensive manner and the farmers were shown that corn can be grown at profit of 40 cents on bushel above all possible expense. where the yield Is 50 bushels to the acre. The following farmers took part in the discussion: M. I. Wheeler. J. Lewis, J. 0. Munson and Dr VanDeusen, of Ct Harrington; l. T. Osborne and w Ticknor, of Afford; J. Kline and T. Baldwin, of Egremont; W. French, of West Stockbridge; George Kellogg, of Sheffield, and others.
 At the annual meeting of Cincinnatus Lodge F < A. M., held Friday evening these officers were elected for the year ensuing: W. M.. Fl T Robbins; s. w., Joseph Frein; J. w., Dr w P Small; s., R Prindle; P, c Bur get; M., H Mignerey 5. D., John N Easland; J. D Louie Raifstanger; 5. s, J Smith J. S, F H Adams T., c H. Bsntly. The installation takes place next Friday evening.
 The surveyors of the N. Y. & NJ. railroad have been busy making surveys for the proposed extension of the road through South Berkshire.
 The Sedgwick Institute has vacation from Dec 19 to Jan g.
 The remains of Mrs Carroll, better known as Mrs Rouse, who disappeared the night of September 18th, after visiting neighbor in Water street, were found by two men who were fish ing Sunday at 3 p. m. near Brookside, about mile below this village. Medi- cal Examiner Camp and Undertaken Culver were notified and the body was cut from the ice in which it was frozen. Of course the fishermen threw theil catch back into the stream, as they | would not relish, caught in that vicinity.
Connecticut western news., 1888-12-19
CORNWALL. BRIDGE.

Albert Seligsburg, of New York, was in town Monday.
 The tobacco warehouse under the management of Hon V. c. Beers, opened on Monday. employing about twenty hands.
 Miss Jennie Bierce is visiting friends in Unionville.
 Edward Palmer, who has been em- ployed by the Cornwall Bridge Iron Go. as collier fir number of years, moves to West Winsted this week.
 Frank Gibson, the accommodating miller, Is confined to the house with sore throat. Dr Hodge attends him.
 The district school closes on Friday for two weeks vacation.
 The Cornwall Bridge Iron Go, are making one hundred tons of pig iron per week.
 George W. Studley has contracted with the Sharon Valley Furnace Co. to furnish them ten thousand bushels of charcoal, and work has commenced on his job.
 A quiet wedding took place at the residence of E. D. Benedict Dec. 9th, Miss Hattie Benedict and MT Will Wsdhams being the contracting parties They are residing in Torrington. Silas G. Patte,s ,n, Esq, was married on the 9th inst to Emma E. Waldron of Kent. They all have the we'll wishes of the community.
Connecticut western news., 1888-12-19
FALLS V0l.l. Als F.,

Mercury stepped nearly down to zero Friday morning, it being the coldest morning of the season.
 Miss Carrie Hall is visiting friends in Bridgeport.
 Schools were closed in this town Fri day, for Q three weeks vacation, and will reopen Jan 7th
 Myron H Dean attended the farmers meeting at Daubury, Wednesday and Thursday of last week.
 The Christmas exercises and concert will be held at the Congregational church Sunday evening
 A Christmas tree will be held at the NJ. E. church Tuesday evening, also a concert exercise.
 Henry c. Crandall, of New York, and Miss Anna Cran,lail, of Bridgeport. are expected home the last of the week, to remain until after the holidays.
 The Comical Brown concert company have billed this place for Friday night and advertise an entirely new programme Tickets on sale st the post-office.
Connecticut western news., 1888-12-19
HO ROR FLORIDA.

Whats the matter with the Florida boom? Oh its all right, only it's changed hands and the tax collector instead of the land speculator is running it now. The Enstis Lake Region of November p. 1888. the official newspaper of Lake county and of the city of Eustis. pub lished list of the lands that would be sold at public auction Dec 3, 1888, for taxes due thereon. Some of these taxes have been due several years. and the amounts range from 75 cents, to S66. .08 but the majority of the amounts are less than three dollars. Over five thousand different parcels of land are mentioned and the list occupied twenty-two and one half newspaper columns. Florida is called "The Land of Flowers" but 1t appears that the auctioneer carries the boquet.
Connecticut western news., 1888-12-19
EAST CANAAN.

Geo. Dunning, of Manning, Iowa, is ct home. He will return the present week.
 Mrs. William Mallory, of Ct. Barring ton, with her children is visiting at Thomas Buffers.
 John Daily sailed for Ireland last Tuesday.
 Clem. Kegler is home from Waterbury nursing an unfortunate hand, smashed while coupling cars.
 The usual Christmas tree which has been the occasion of so much pleasure to the little folks has finally died, for want of nourishment
 The annual meeting of David s. Cowles Post. for the election of off sers, will be held this Wednesday, evening.
 Mrs Geo Goodwin Is quite sick.
 Paul Phieffer and wife have moved to Torrington.
 Nat Stevens is making arrangements with the Whiting river to run into his stock barns. The name of the water boy is Challenge Pump"
Connecticut western news., 1888-12-19

the nation. and aiding crime. And, when we cannot vote with a party and be true to manhood, true to the of all political virtue, "the electors oath" closing with the words "So help me God" then vote alone. Do not, I beg of you. aid in the crimes that now confront our nation. However much men. and our national govern ment, may have been debauched, what ever dishonor may have fallen upon our government, it all comes from the evil of aiding party crime. As l fully believe. our government Is so ensnared by party workers and their aids, that 1t cannot, to-day. secure to the people of this nation, true and honest election.
 P. c. CUMMINGS. Canaan, Dec 1st.
 We do not feel called upon to reply to the foregoing epistle, farther than to say, we think that if Mir Cummings will again read the editorial in THE NEWS o1 Nov 2l, he will see that we answered his questions before he asked them and that his statements are virtually an indorsement of said editorial, and its appendix when replying to Mir Dean EDITOR NEWS.
Connecticut western news., 1888-12-19
STATE ITEMS.

WANTED. Every smoker in town to try the Challenge cigar. for sale b, Geo l.. Parsons.
 Dr Hiram NJ. E,ldy has sold his drug business at Wlnsted, to his late maua- ger, w. H. Mills.
 Governor Lounsbury has appointed Major J. G. Rathbun, of Hartford to represent Connecticut in arranging for her part in the inaugural parade Marrh4
 Many of the prominent citizens of Rockville have signed a petition, which will be presented tn the next General Assembly,, asking for the incnrp ,ration by city charter of parts of tho towns of Vernon and Ellington, to be known as the city of Rockville.
 Iu the coming Legislature ont of the 24 senators, 19 were born in this state and all are American by bir.n. Of the 359 representatives. 196 were born in this state; l3 were born in other countries, in England $, Ireland 3, Germany 3, Switzerland l.
 The annual meeting of the Connec- ticut Weekly Press association will b.. held at the City Hotel Hartford. on Monday. January 21st Business Meet ing at 10 30 m. dinner ut l2, to be followed by papers. discussions etc Editor Williams of the Putnam Patriot will have paper upon A Fair Profit on Job Printing; Does the Country office Make It," aud E 5 Ella of the Manchester Herald will discourse upon "rhe Country Editor and his Peu."
 In the book of estimates submitted bv the secretary of the treasury to congress ! are the following items:
 For public buildings at Bridgeport, S75 GOO; Connecticut river. S25, OOO Honsatonic river, S70,0 ,0O0; Thames rivel $35. .0O0; Black Rock. S2O.OOO; Bridge port, S2O. GOO; Clinton, S7,OOO; Five Mile rlver, SlO.OOO; Milford, Sl 900; New Haven, S3O.OO0; Breakwater at New Haven, slOO,OOO; Norwalk, $20.OOO Stamford, 5000; Stonington. S25, 900
Connecticut western news., 1888-12-19
WEST CORNWALL.

The entertainment at the Housatonic Valley Institute. last Friday evening, passed of pleasantly.
 Nearly all the Changers attended the annual agricultural meeting at Dan- bury last week.
 The sociable at w. E Shepard's on Wednesday evening proved very enjoyable flair.
 Albert Hart died last Friday night, and was buried on Monday.
 Dwight Rogers closes his school this week. for 8 holiday vacat on.
 Mrs Charles Skiff, of Kent, visited at Houstan Cochrane's last week.
 Miss Minnie Cochrane closes her school for the festivities of the season, which will be participated in among friends in Stockbridge, Mass.
 The rush for holiday goods at c. M. Halls still continues unabated. as this fine display draws the crowds
Connecticut western news., 1888-12-19
COl.EB BOOK.

It was very good sleighing about town last week but Sundays thaw was too much for it.
 The annual fair of the ladies Industrial society. held last Friday evening, netted them about twenty-five dollars.
 Lucien O. Bass who has been in Hart ford for treatment for several weeks Is now at his brothers in Robertsville, much improved in health.
 The Colebrook grange will elect officers for the year ensuing, on Friday evening of this week.
 The friends of the Rev. Geo W. Remington, of North Colebrook, will hold the annual donation party at the parsonage on Thursday afternoon and evening of this week.
Connecticut western news., 1888-12-19
NEW MARLBORO.

T. H. Clark was in Pittsfeld for few days last week.
 Mir Lazier is to live on the Doten farm another year and Mir. Doten moves to Canaan.
 Mrs. Clarence Clapp has gone to her new home in Lee.
 Mrs. J. L. Sanborn is seriously ill and her recovery IS thought to be doubtful.
Connecticut western news., 1888-12-19
SOUTHFlELD.

Rev Mir Woodwell being absent last Sunday, sermon was read in the afternoon.
 That Christmas tree is bound to be loaded, and grand time is anticipated.
 The sun on Sunday thawed the snow some, but did not spoil the sleighing.
 Henry Cady and R. I. Shaver came and returned to Winsted last week
 Bertie Baldwin is in Wiasted to take in the bird show this week.
 Talk Is of having Christmas or donation for A. N. Benedict, at North Norfolk soon.
 Mir Wright, whip agent, was here last week and left for his home in Hudson, N. |.
Connecticut western news., 1888-12-19
NULL RIVER

The children's Christmas exercises will take the place of the usual services next Sunday. A New Years tree is being prepared for the Sunday School, at which time there will be more exer- cises by the children.
 Mir Geo Curtis has nearly 50 scholars this term, and more to come.
 MrC. B. Brewer improves slowly.
Connecticut western news., 1888-12-19
Another I.cr...e of Stock.

The Housstonic railroad will apply to the next legislature for an act enabling it to increase its capital stock to the ex- tent of S4 ,5OO,OOO It is for the purpose of building branches east iron Bridge port to connect with the New Haven and Derby, and west to connect with the Danbury and Norwalk railroads; also for purchasing the lines now operated by it under leases and for double tracking its present line. The hearing before the railroad commissioners will be held on Thursday, December 20, at 9:3O a. m. The hearing on the increase of the Con- solidated road stock will be held the same day at o'clock. Hartford Post
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EPOCH.

The transition from long, lingering and painful sickness to rob at health marks an epoch in the life of the individual. Such remarkable event Is treasured in the memory and the agency whereby the good health has been attain ed Is gratefully blessed. Hence it is that SO much is heard in praise of Elec- .ric Bitters. So many feel they owe their restoration to health. to the use of the Great Alterative and Tonic. If you are troubled with any disease of Kidneys, Liver or Stomach, of long or short stand ing you will surely find relief by use oi Electric Bitters. Soll ct 5Oc and $1 peg bottle at W. H. Camps Drug Store.
Connecticut western news., 1888-12-19
State of Ohio, City of Toledo.

Lucas County, S. s.
 FRANK J. CHENEY makes oath that he is the senior partner of the firm of F. J. CHENEY $ Co.,, doing business in the City of Toledo. County and State afore- said. and that saii firm will pay the sum of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for each and every case of CATARRH that cannot be cured by the use of HALL s CATARRH CURE.
 FRANK J. CHENEY. Sworn to before me aud subscribed in my presence, thls 9th day of Decem- Der, A. D. 'S6.
 ..41} Si NOTARY PUBLIC: Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally and acts directly on the blood and mucus surfaces of the system. Send for testimonials. free. F. J. CHENEY & Co.,, Toledo. o. 10-Sold by Druggists, 76 cents.
Connecticut western news., 1888-12-19
Lega! Notices.

RESTRICT of Canaan, ss. Probate Court, l/ December 11th, 1888.
 Estate of Robert VanDeusen late of North Canaan in said district, deceased.
 The court of probate for the district of Canaan hath limited and allowed six months from date of this order for the creditors of sad estate, represented insolvent, in which to exhibit their claims thereto; and has ap- pointed Edmund D. Lawrence and Joseph w. Peet 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 llth day of June, 18S9, at one o'clock in the afternoon, on each of said days, for the pur- pose of examining the claims presented.
 EDMUND D: LAWRENCE, Commiss-
 JOSEPH w. FEET, toners.
 All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment to
 JOHN B. REED, Administrator. l Nov. 20th, 1SS8.
 Estate of Eliza w. Day, late of North Can- aan, in said District, deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the District of Canaan hath limited and allowed six months from date of this order for the creditors of said Estate represented insolvent in which to exhibit their claims against said Estate ; an has appointed Miles E. Tobey and Will lam J. teTkuSOn COmmlSSlOnerS 10 receive and examine said claims. JACOB B. HARDENBERGH, Judge. The subscribers give notice that they shall meet at the Prob te Office, in said North Can aan, on the 20th day of February and the 20th day of May 1889, at l o'clock in the after noon, on each of said days for tho purpose of attending to the business of said appoint ment.
 MILAN M1Lhi ni JoPEH j. PERGUsoN, Commissioners All persons indebted to said Estate are re- quested to make immediate payment to EDMUND D. LAWRENCE, Administrator. I)IsTRICT of Ca Canaan, ss. Probate Court, Nov. 27th, 1888.
 Estate of Edwin Judd, late of Canaan, in said District, deceased. The Court of Probate for the District of Canaan hath limited and allowed six month from date of this order for the creditors of i said Estate, represented insolvent, in which to exhibit their claims against said Estate !; and has appointed Dwight E. Dean and J: Lee Ensign Commissioners to receive and examine said claims.
 oef'5nsa 5nSoB Gy B. HARpENBEReH, Judge. The subscribers give notice that they shall meet at the Falls Village Savings Bank, in said Canaan, on the 27th day of February and the 27th day of May, 1889, ut o'clock in the ! afternoon, on each of said days, for the pur- pose of attending to the business of said ap- 1 pointment.
 J, LEE ENSIGN, Commissioners.
 AN persons indebted to said Estate are re- i quested to make immediate payment to ! AYRON U. DEAN, Administrator.
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9Eht 9<.tts*
SAMUEL C BECkLEY, EDITOR AND PRoPRIEToR.
s.A.~-s>s,a> Account.

The date on the colored slip of paper with the name of the subscriber shows the ume Io smith sjuls9 indicates that MT Smith has paid for his paper to July 5. lssauN Is hoped that as Indicated by the date onA.eir papers, is always correct. and when they pay for re renewal of their subscription will observe whether their date is changed to indicate the proper credit. and In the event of an error 10 inform us for correction at once. No claims for errors in these accounts will hereauer De considered unless presented within thirty days after the payment is claimed to have been made. the receipt of the paper with the date to which the subscription Is paisi plainly printed thereon Is prima facle eVi- dence of its acceptance as correct.
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Hartford and Connecticut Vest

ern RailrOad. Runs from Hartford to Rhineb-ck on the Hud son river, where it connects with the
 N I C. < H. Railroad.
 Commencing July Is. 1888.
 GOING WEST. 7.30 q. m For Rhinebeck. l2 80 D m For Mllerton. l2O D III. For Rhinebeck. connecting win trains on the \. Y. c & II. R railroad. 347 D m For MillertOn. $40 D. m. For Millerton.
 GOING EAST. 600 a. m. For Hartford 9.45 d. m For Hartford. connecting at Win stt.l for Waterbury and bridgeport; at Simsbury tor Westfiell. Northampton, Williamsburg and Holyoke; at Hartford with express for Springfield and Boston and all points North and East. arriving in Boston at 3S0 p m. and for New Ha- ven. arriving at Fl D m also for WI limantic. New London. Providence and New York. BOO n m For Hartford. connecting at Win ste,l tor Waterbury and Bridgeport; Ut Simsbury for Wesffield and HOlyOke; at Hartford for New Haven, Springfield and Boston. 7os m. For West wtnsted. E. McNEIl.l.. WALTER PEARCE. Superintendent. e. F. and H. A..S.
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The Leather Man" is a pedestria n from Pedestrianville. Hartford Even ing Post.
 A SCHOOL OF WIDE RENOWN.
 Professor Loveridge, of Yale Business College has recently placed more than score of his graduates in desirable positions, his enterprise reaching even to the Gulf States.
 If you are contemplating a business education, do not fall to send for the new catalogue just published by the Yale Business College of New Haven, Conn It is one of the finest and most complete publications of the kind ever issued
Connecticut western news., 1888-12-19

FOB PRINTING. We are preparod to do sJ all kinds of Job Printing at short notice heads. Statements, Envelops, Circulars, Pos- ters. Etc. Send for prices on anything you may want in the printing line. Address all nr,i.r to CONN. WnsreRN NEws.
 CSvnan O0nn.
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DEPORT OF THE CONDITION OF THE 1l NATIONAL IRON BANK, at Falls Village, in the State of Connecticut, at the close of business, December 18th, 1888.
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LEAVE CANAAN, GOING SOUTH. $40 a. m., for Bridgeport and New York, with through car. sos p. m., Milk for Bridgeport. 2.3O p. m., for Bridgeport and New York, with through Drawing Room Gar. 6.47 p. m., for for Bridgeport and New York. Sunday Milk, 800 p. m.. for Bridgeport and New York.
 Connect at Brookfeld Junction with trains to and from Danbury.
 VIM. H. STEVENSON,
 Vice-Pres and Genl Managor. W. K. LYON, Supt, A. W. PERRIN.
 Gen. Pass. Agt.
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ZT0DeLerS' Guide.
HOuSatOniC Railroad. [HoUsAroNIC DIvIsIoN.l
 Nov. 20, 1888.

Passenger trains leave Canaan, GOING NORTH 9.sl d. m. for Pittsfield, North Adams also Albany, via State Line. l2.SO p. m., for Pittsfeld, with through car for Albany, via State Line. Connecting fer the West.
 7.23 F. m., New York limited Express, with; thr"ugh Drawing Room Car for Pittsdeld, connecting for North Adams, connecting also via State Line for Albany. l0.N a. m., Sunday Mail for Pittstleld.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1888-11-24
WHERE SHE HAD HIM.

Wife-"The Bible says much in favor
of women, John. thought the Israel
ties kept their women in the back
ground, but if they did the bible which
is their history dosen't."
Husband-"Humph The Israelites
did we'll by keeping their women in the
background that's where women should
be-"
W.-"But still the Bible says that"
H.-"Oh, know there are a few
women mentioned in the Bible-there
was Jezebel she was woman"
W.-"Yes and there was Ahab; he
was a man. And there was"
HIT is no use talking, Mary. The
Billie IS history Of men. Women are
mentioned only incidentally, as they
had influence on the actions of men,
The book says very little about women
compared to what it does about men. y
W.-(musinglv)-"You may be right
after all, John, now when l come tc
think of it.-There is one thing, at any
rate, it says about men that it does no
say about women"
(smiling)-"I thought yol
would come to your senses, Mary
What is it the book says about mer
that it doesn't say abont women"
W.-(placidly)-"It says "All mel
are liars"
Then the husband arose and put Of
his hat and went out to see what kint
of a night it was.