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Connecticut western news., 1888-04-18
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Champion Short Hand Writer.
 MT. A. 5. White, the we'll. known author of "WGite's Photography" famous as the Champion Shorthand Writer of the World, received the first prizes in the in- ternational contests at London, Edinburgh, Paris and Berlin; he came near being per manently disabled by rheumatism. His recovery by the use of remedy infallihle incuring rheumatism and all blood disease. is told in letter from his office, O2 WaAh. ington st., Chicago, dated June 20, 1887. He writes:
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 "Yours truly, A. s. WHITE"
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 IS. H. W1TTHoRNE, Ed. Saline Courier. |" Treatise on Bloc and Skin Diseases mailed free. THE SWIFT SPECIFIC Co.,, Drawer 5, Atlanta, Ca.
Connecticut western news., 1888-04-18
BRACE UP.

You are feeling depressed, your appe- tite is poor, you are bothered with headache, you are fdgetty, nervous, and generally out of sorts, and want to brace up. Brace up, but not with stimulants, spring medicines, or bitters, which have for their basis very cheap, bad whisky, and which stimulate you for an hour, and then leave you in worse condition than before. What you want is all alternative that will purify your blood, start healthy actien of Liver and Kidneys, restore your vitality and give renewed health and strength. Such a medicine you will find in Elec- tric Bitters, and only 50 cents bottle at W. H. Camps drug store
Connecticut western news., 1888-04-18
COURT NOTES.
From Litchfield Enquirer, April 1.

From Litchfield Enquirer, April 12.l
 The April (criminaD term of the Su- perior Court came in on Tuesday fore noon, Judge Andrews holding curt.
 There were twenty-five prisoners put to plead, of whom the following plead ed guilty and received their sentences |:
 Charles F. Williams, horse stealing at North Canaan, four years in state prison Edward Winters, attempt at rape in Canaan, five years in state prison; George Johnson attempt at rape at Barkhamsted, four years in state prison; David Benton, obtaining sleigh on false pretences, at Ro1bury, two months in jail George Brown, stealing an overcoat in Cornwall, four months in jail; Edgar s. Titus, stealing a watch at New Milford, four months in jail; Walter B. Kearney, finging boot through a Cooley House window in Torrington, S20 fine; William Anthony, assault at Sharon, 60 days in Jail.
 Albert Cummings and Thomas Kane pleaded guilty to burglary of George Halls store at Falls Village, but have not yet been sentenced.
 The following prisoners pleaded not guilty:
 simeon "A. N6WmaQ, horse Steal1RS at Canaan John E. Burns, horse stealing at Winchester John Mahoney, attempt at rape at Roxbury William Bowling, horse stealing at New Milford Walter F. Crolius, attempt to kill, at Thomas ton; William Kiernan, and Charles Peters, cruelty to animals at New Mill ford.
 Four tramps from New Hartford, two from Torrington and one from Corn wall, all pleaded not guilty.
 On Tuesday afternoon jury was en- paneled and Charles R. Lyman tried for stealing 3 gold watch, chain. several gold pieces, etc, valued at $40, from Joseph Manzini, of Waterbury, at the Joy House in Torrington, on July 20th, 1888 Lyman and Manzini occupied the same bed and the latter claimed that the property was stolen from his clothes during the night. He was con- viced and sentenced to three years in state prison. Welch, with State Attor- ney Hubbard aod Roraback for pris- oner.
 Henry Blake, sent up as tramp from Torrington, was tried Tuesday afternoon found guilty and sentenced to year in state prison. Welch with States Atty; Hubbard for prisoner.
Connecticut western news., 1888-04-18
SHARON.

Edwin N. Whitney has gone to farm ing on his grandfather's place, T. N. Lucas, on Sharon Mountain. He is sick of the horse trade and will leave that to his father and trv farming for change.
 We have some mud yet, very bad spot on the hill above RI. W. Roberts, A man from Whites Hollow got into this mud hole the other day and broke his harness, which made 1t necessary for repairs before going any farther.
 Ralph Rowley is to work for D. N. Eggleston, who. has the contract to build some houses for the Sharon Valley Iron Go.
 Last Sunday we had a new minister in the NJ. E. church, Rev B, N. Lew1s ; also new sexton, Chas l.. Halght.
 Thomas l.. Anthony has been over to West Cornwall the past week, helping George Reed in his maple sugar indus try.
 The hand organ has not come yet, but two men with big bear passed through our village last Monday. l.. A. Bates Is to make some repairs on his house in the near future. Mrs Polly c. Haight has so far recovered fIom her illness as to be able to take her meals with the rest of the family.
 Edward B. StJohn, who moved on the z. W. Bissell place in Sharon Valley, April 1st, is very sick with typhoid fever.
 Wonders never cease. l.. VanAlstyne has invented machine to mix batch of bread. Next will be & machine to bake 1t without fire. Rev J. H. Michell was in town Wednesday, bidding his many friends adieu :; his goods leave here next Tues day.
 The peppers have been heard in the land. The old saying is that they have got to be froze up three times.
 Ande, our barber, has gone to Germany on visit. He leaves good man in his place. Work has begun on the reservoir. Mir and Mrs Fred. H. Reed are the happy recipients of another heir. The date of the event and the sex we have | not learned,
Connecticut western news., 1888-04-18
New Publication,
BRINKA, AN AMERICAN COUNTESS. MARY CLARE SPENsER, Author of 'sThe Be eft of the Doubt" etc., etc.

BRINKA, AN AMERICAN COUNTESS. B1
 MARY CLARE SPENsER, Author of S The Ben-
 eft of the Doubt" etc., etc.
 This powerful written story, with its realistic and quaintly-delineated char, acters, is both homorous and pathetic, and cannot fail to interest American readers who seek stories pure in subject and elevated in character. Price. sent postage paid, S1. 50. All orders will be given prompt attention if sent to I. $. Freeland, 235 West 49th street, New York, or to the Spenser Publishing Co.,, 329 Fifth avenue, New York.
 The long talked of new book intro duced by Rose E Cleveland is being published by the J. l.. Hebert Publish. ing Co.,, St Louis, Mo Tue reputation of Miss Rose Cleveland as a writer Is such as to guarantee large sale fol anything com ng from her pen The publishers offer rare opportunity to agents See advertisement in another column.
Connecticut western news., 1888-04-18
SOUTHFlELD.

Rev A. N. Benedict supplied the desk at the Congregational church Sunday afternoon.
 MT A. J. Hunt of Port Hickson, neal Binghampton, N. r., has moved into the Walter house.
 Maple sugar comes very slowly as yet
 Two of our roads in the east part oi the town are about no go yet and one oi them entirely so.
 Master Howard Cook, Willie Palmer and Gussie Cook are home on vacation from school. Our schools in town are to begin the spring term the 23d inst. Mrs B. E. Van Deusen is once more settled down in her old home, aftel spending the winter in Westfeld. George Gibson having had some pull backs with his broken arm, Is said to bt getting along very we'll again.
Connecticut western news., 1888-04-18
ABERDEEN !

c tripod Chevolt all wool Pan - taloons, Genuine Imported Goods, manufactured by the Ben Moore Mills, Scotland, price $3.50 a pair. Mems all wool Canada Grey Pants, regular price s2, my price sl.25. Mac Milan Pantaloons made near the Canada line. I have the entire control of them in this vicinity, and have sold nearly 1000 pair, price $2.50, $500 and $3.5O.
 Rogers, Peet & Co.'S, Hobby Sack Suits, Rogers, Peet & Co.'S. Cutaway Dress Suits, Rogers, Peet & Co.'S. Spring Overcoats. New and Complete line of Boys and Children S Suits, Fancy Shirts, Elegant Neckwear, Spring Hats. all new. Agent for the Melville, and Grenoble & Co.,, Hats.
Connecticut western news., 1888-04-18
Eaws Respecting Newspapers,
WEDNESDAY, APRIL Is, 1888.

Isn't it about time that something be said about the villainous stuff that is put into the rubber foot wear of the day? What miserable lot of stuff is being sold everywhere from which buyers get but little service. We would advise our readers to burn or bury all their cast off rubber, so dishonest manufacturers will not be able to incorporate such worth less material into so-called new stock [Woodbury Reporter.
 Yes, that's good advice, to those whose political economy consists in selling their old rubbers at one cent par and buying them back again for one dollar in the shape of new(?) rubber boots.
Connecticut western news., 1888-04-18
Another Boat.

The Housatonic railway company are soon to put on another and faster boat between Wilson Point and New York. This boat will leave Wilson Point early in the evening, and carry only freight that is absolutely necessary to be in New York early the next morning. The principal freight will be hats from Danbury and Bethel-[Danbury News. Golly A steamboat load of hats made daily in Danbury and Bethel.
Connecticut western news., 1888-04-18
CANAAN VALLEY.

Mrs Charles Cowles, of Pleasant Valley. is visiting as her fathers. Mir Ira Bunnell's.
 Wm Bunnell is at home, on the sick list.
 Another of Canaan Valleys fairest daughters gone, (see last weeks marri- age column). Their many friends here wish them abundant joy and prosperi- tv in their journey through life.
 \ petition has been sent to Washing ton to try and get daily mail here. The eight or ten milk men who got their mail at East Canaan before the railroad put in a milk station at Whit ing fill will now get their mail at Canaan Valley, and it will be much more convenient for them as we'll as others, to have . do ly mail.
Connecticut western news., 1888-04-18
LIME ROCK.

Joseph Sanford is home on visit.
 John Mott is going to move to Falls Village and work fo1 the Housatonic railroad company. Charlie Alexander drives team in his place.
 The Q. A. $. $ hold concert in Can aan Friday evening next. We can pro- mise the music-loving Canaanites treat if they attend 1t.
 The Lime Rock iron company is anx- ious for the roads to settle so they can begin to draw ore, as their supply of "Davis" is limited.
Connecticut western news., 1888-04-18
BERKSHIRE COUNTY.

The North Adams fire alarm has been tested and accepted.
 Editor Rogers, of the Lee Cleaner, is enjoying tour to Texas.
 The rain storm of last Thursday was very severe in Berkshire county.
 Three bridges were destroyed by the flood at West Stockbridge last week,
 Dr Qulnlan, of Bellevue hospital, New York city. is to locate in Dalton.
 Frank Grant, second baseman of the Buffalo ball team, is Pittsfeld boy, 21 years of age.
 Rev J. A. Ticknor has returned to New Marlboro and will spend the sum- mer in that place.
 A new open car has been ordered for the summer travel by the street railway company of Pittsfield.
 The Williams college ball team scored 8 victory over the Staten Island club while on their southern trip.
 Williams college opened on Thurs day morning, after the spring vacation, with about the usual attendance.
 A ball game will be played between the Williams and Dartmouth teams at Williamstown on Memorial day.
 Bishop Paddock will make his annual visitation to St Johns church. North Adams, on the evening of June l2. The Rev P. T. Farwell, of Stock bridge, and Rev John DePue, of Nor folk, exchanged pulpits last Sunday. Ludoric B.akeslee, Of Pittsfeld, another musical prodigy, is filling engagements in Boston. He is billed as the rival of Hoffman.
 "A Fathers Blessing," is the title of Rev William Wilberforce Newton's s latest book. The author is the rector of St Stephens church, Pitts6eld.
 Chester M., son of Senator Dawes, is retained as counsel of the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy railroad com pany, in suits growing out of the great strike.
 Senator Dawes is spoken of as one of the incest old men in Congress. He is one of the most vigorous, painstaking and thorough committee workers ill the Senate.
 Maud Banks, who was billed for Pittsfeld in March, but was unable to fill the engagement on account of being snow-bound, will play "Joan of Arc'' Ill that place tomorrow evening. The formal opening of the new rooms of the Young Mems Christian Associa tlon ln Plttstield occurred on Thursday evening of last week. State Secretary R. M. Armstrong delivered the address Eugene Volen, an employee at the glass factory i'll Lenox Furnace, received 8 violent shock during the storm of last Thursday night, caused by the electric bolt entering the gas house of the factory.
 The programme for the state conven- tion of the w. O.. T. U., to be held at North Adams April 24th, 25th and 26th, has been arranged with care and is especially interesting. Miss Tobey, o1 l Boston, the state president, and many others prominent ill the Union will be present.
 An accident occurred on the State Line branch of the Housatonic railroad last week, at Rock Dale Mills, three miles below West Stockbridge. The night freight, consisting of 30 cars was running along an embankment, when one car jumped the track, causing six to be precipltated down the embank. ment, a distance of 100 feet.
Connecticut western news., 1888-04-18
MILL RIVER.

Miss Knickerbocker's select school commenced to-day (Monday). The pub. lie schools will commence next Monday, the 23d.
 Miss Lulu Blodgett is visiting in Pittsfeld.
 Mir Prout has moved into the Stephen Wrinkle house.
 Miss Minnie Brewer, who has been laid up so long from 8 broken limb, is around on crutches.
 The logs at Sisson's saw-mill are being converted into lumber. and sawdust is going down stream. Those who are in want of a supply had better attend to its elevation before it is too late.
Connecticut western news., 1888-04-18

Ex. Senator Roscoe Conkling has re- mained in critical condition during the past week, and at times appeared to be somewhat better and then his symp- toms would be most alarming. Tester day he was reported as greatly improved and the chances of his recovery seemed better than at any time before.
Connecticut western news., 1888-04-18
CHAPINVlLLE.

The creamery is increasing in patrons and Robert Faulkner, of Chatham. N.
 r., Is the butter maker. Having put the creamery in first class order, he is now making granulated butter which sells readily for 30 cents. Mir Faulkner will occupy the house vacated by MT Bunnell, he having been recently mar
Connecticut western news., 1888-04-18
Hartford and Connecticut West.
 ern Railroad.

Runs from Hartford to Rhinebeck on the Hudson river, where it connects with
 the N. Y. C. H. R. Railroad
 Commencing Nov IS, 1887.
 GOING WEST. rRAINe LEAVE CANAAN 30 m for khlnebeck 12 30 p. n for Millerton l. 50 p m For Rhinebeck, connecting with trains on the N. ' c. & H. B railroad 47 p. m. f,r Mile ton. $40 n. for Millerton.
 GOING EAST. TRAINS LEAVE CANAAN 945 a. m, from Millerton.
 Connecting st Winsted for Watn. bury and Bridgeport At tSimsbnry sc,
 Westfield. Northampton. Wi. iamsburgh and Holyoke Al BartYma with Express for Spr,nefeld and Rosto, aud all po,nts North and East: arrivirs in Boston at SS0 p. m.; and for Ney Haven. arriving at 1.24 D. m,: aiso n. Wi.lmantic. New London. Proyiden"s Nov York. 3.Ja p. ID. connecting at Winsted for WaAar bury, Bridgeport At Simsbur, for Wsst field and Holynke. At Hartford en. New Haven Springfield and Rcs.os ' 22 p. m. for West Winsf-d. E McNEIIL., WALTER prAnrsp cuPsk1nts0oeots 0s4saGA IT ~
Connecticut western news., 1888-04-18

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Connecticut western news., 1888-04-18

The Congregational church in New Hartford has rendered call to the Rev John P. Hawley, of Stafford Springs Mir Hawley was brought up in Norfolk and has many friends in this section who will be glad to see him located 1T this vicinity. He is one of the bright est men known in these parts, and we hope that he has accepted the call. [Winsted Herald.
Connecticut western news., 1888-04-18
A Satisfactory Fertilizer.

H. J. Baker & Bro, N. Y:
 Dear Sirs Your Special Manures are satisfactory, pleasanter to handle and goes farther than other brands and will not get lumpy. Respectfully,
 F. F. HITCHCOCK, Dec IT, 'S7. Woodbury, Conn
Connecticut western news., 1888-04-18
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 SISTER OF PRESIDENT CLEVELAND,

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Connecticut western news., 1888-04-18
Legal Notices.

\IsTRICT OF CANAAN, ss. Probate Court April 10, 1888.
 Estate of Milo Holabird, late of 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 said estate represented insovent, in which to exhibit their claims against said estate and has appointed Samuel W. Bradley and Myron M. Dean Commissioners to receive and ex- anime Said claims; Certified by JACOB B. HARDENBERGH, Judge. The subscribers give notice that they shall meet at the store of Henry E. Wetherall, in said Canaan, on the 10th day of July and the 10th day of October 198S, at one o'clock in the afternoon, on each of said days, for the purpose of attending to the business of said appointment.
 SAMUEL W2.oS w; BRADLE1' ff Rr11 Commissioners.
 All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment to
 HENRY E. WETHERE1.L, Administrator. AT COURT OF PROBATE holden at "A North Canaan, within and for the Dist rict of Canaan, on the 18th day of April, 1888.
 Prese..t. Jacob B. Hardenbergh Judge.
 This Court doth direct Egbert Bartlett, administrator on the estate of Hiram E. Bart lett, late of North Canaan, in said District, deceased, represented to be insolvent, to give notice to all persons interested in the estate of said deceased to appear (if they see cause) before the Court of Probate to be holden at the Probate Office in said District, on the 24th day of April, 1888, at 10 o'clock, a. m., to be heard relative to the appointment of Commissioners on said estate, by adver- Using the same in newspaper having circulation in said District.
 Certified from Record.
 JACOB B. HARDENBERGH, Judge nISTRICT OF SHARON, ss. Probate Court U April 1lth, 1888.
 Estate of Jane E. Griswold, late of Sharon, in said District, deceased.
 The Administrator having exhibited his administration account with said estate to this Court for allowance, it is
 ORDERED, That the 23d day of April, A. D., 1888, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, at the Probate Office in sharon, be, and the same is, assigned for hearing on the allowance of said administration account with said estate, and this court directs the administrator to cite all persons interested therein to appear and be heard thereon, by publishing this order in some newspaper published in Litchfield County, and by posting copy on the public sign-post in the town where the deceased last dwelt.
 HERMAN Q. RoWLEY, Judge.
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T0UeLerS' Guide.

lHoUsAToN1C DIVISION.
 Dec. II, 1887. Passenger trains leave Canaan GOING NORTH 5.57 a. m., Special for Pittsfleld, North Adams Albany 93l d. m. for Pittsfield, North Adams also Albany. via State Line. 12.3O p. m., for Pittsfield, with through car for Albany, via State Line. Connecting for the West. GAO r. m., New York limited Express, with thr"ugh Drawing Room Car for Pittsfleld, connecting for North Adams, connecting also via State Line for Albany. 8.25 p. m., for Pittsfield. 1O.l4 a. m., Sunday Mail for Pittsield.
 LEAVE CANAAN, GOING SOUTH, 7.09 a. m., for Bridgeport and New York. $40 a. m., for Bridgeport and New York, with through car. 2.1l p. m., Milk for Bridgeport. 800 p. m., for Bridgeport and New York. 5.15 p. m, New York limited Express, Solid Train with through Drawing Room Car. GAO p. m., for Falls Village. Sunday Milk, 300 p. m.. for Bridgeport and New York.
 Connect at Brookfield Junction with trains to and from Danbury.
 VIM. H. STEVENSON.
 Vice-Prest. and Genl Manager.
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Dec IT, 'S7
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1888-01-21
"MARrIN THORNTON
"surprisss his Friends and startlss His
EnauIaaB

"surprises His Friends and startles His
Enemies"
About the most sensible thing the
Parkersburg Fresman prints this week is
the following, under the above head,
which shows that Mr.. johnson really does
know good thing when he see 1t:
1--WE don't mean that Martin Thornton,
of the New Brunswick Hotel, Wheeling,
has any enemies, only as ordinary bust.
ness competitors are enemies, but he
startled them all the same, when he set
tied the rent question the other day by
purchasing the New Brunswick outright
for $4,000.
"While, year after year, his competitors
In catering TO the public have come and
gone, flashed up with loudly pretending
restaurants, and disappeared as suddenly
after few weeks or months, Mr.. Thorn
ton has held right on, building his reputa-
ton In the hearts and tastes Of his patrons,
until now he has delightful home for
his gueets, whether for meal or for days.
1.-THE New Brunswick isniCely furnished
from roof to basement, with the best Of
fare and closest attention TO the comfort
and accommodation Of all guests.
1--WE advise all FREEMAN readers who
visit Wheeling to lose no time In making
he acquaintance Of Martin Thornton, at
the New Brunswick, 1885 and 1857 Market
street. He will greet you cordially and
treat You well"
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1888-01-21

Clerk Hook yesterday admitted 10 record
fho following transiers Of real estate and
. two deeds Of trust:
Deed made January IL by Conrad Well.
mann and wife to Claus Beneke. In con-
Alteration Of $1,000 and the latter's agree.
mani 10 nay the share OF the party OF the
first part OF the debts Of Beneke 4 Co., for
an undivided half OF an undivided third
Of "a feet off the vest end OF lot Il, on
the northeast corner Of Water and TTen-
ty.secopd street.
Deed made January II by Frederick
Dslbrugge to George w. CLARK, In consid.
Grafton Of s., 100, for tho north hali o. los
905 on the west side Of Eof street In Cen.
tire Wheeling. w.,
Also deed made January IS by Will
liam Erskine and George B. Caldwell,
spsclal commiseioners,t to John q. Winder,
in consideration Of $500, for lot IL on the
plat Of the old fair ground property.