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Connecticut western news., 1888-08-22
BERKSHIRE COUNTY.

A new Roosevelt organ has been placed in Trinity church, VanDeusen- vile.
 An elaborate program has been pre- pared for the celebration of Labor Day at Pittsfeld
 Gen Greedy, of the Weather Bureau, and his family are among Pittsield's summer guests.
 The Berkshire Hills," new inde- pendent democratic paper, will make its debut on Saturday.
 Rev Arthur Lawrence, rector of St.. Paul's church, Stockbridge, has gone to Italy to be absent three months.
 Congressman Rockwell has been in Lenox giving his attention to matters connected with his fathers estate.
 The expenses of the criminal cases before the superior court at Pittsfeld for six months, ending with the July term amounted to $7.606.
 Mrs Kate McDade and Miss Kate Armstrong, of Adams, were fatally burned while attempting to kindle a fire by the use of kerosene oil.
 
 A suit for $1O, 1000 has been brought against the Fitchburg railroad by Annie Casey, widow of George Casey, who was killed in the Hoosac tunnel while working for the electric light company.
 The members of the M. B. church choir at Lee have adopted resolutions of condolence on the death of Miss Emma Hunt, who was one of their most talented and popular members.
 The plans of Architect Brocklesby, of Hartford, who designed the new church at Lenox, have been accepted in competition for the Congregational chapel at North Adams.
 The reunion of the 18th regiment which occurs at Lee on Thursday of interest as it is the first event of the kind which ever took place in that town.
 The death of Luther Taylor, the veteran engineer of the Boston and Albany railroad, occurred at his resi- dence in Pittsfeld last week. For A years he has held the position of fore man in the repair shops of that compa- ny.
 It is said that several changes will soon be made in the Great Burlington Courier, corporation will be formed with Charles N. Gilbert and Editor Hosmer largely interested in it, and also Judge Justin Dewey, of Spring field, will become stockholder. The paper will appear with heightened columns and improved print
 A S12,OO0 oil painting belonging to Mrs Hopkins-Searles of Ct. Harrington, which came from Europe and was being shipped to Ct Burlington recent ly, was thrown from flat car while rounding curve near Bethel. The railroad hands were unable to reload it owing to the weight, so brakeman was left in charge of it during the night. The damage has not been esti- mated. -[Springfeld Republican.
Connecticut western news., 1888-08-22
PINE GROVE

The temperance convention of the W. c. T. U. of Conn.,, was held on Fri day August IT. The program as pre- viously announced, was carried out and the addresses were very interesting but on account of the unfavorable weather the attendance was less than expected.
 On Friday, August IS, the convention of the New York conference temperance society was held. The occasion was a very interesting one but on account of other events transpiring that day in the vicinity the attendance was limited, only about 50 besides the cottagers being present. .-.
 The convention of the Connecticut Sunday school association was held on Monday Augusta 20. The exercises were of deep interest and the day being pleas ant the attendance was larger and the grove presented more of its old time appearance.
 Tuesday, Aug 21, was Mission Day. In the morning the sky presented a leaden appearance and rain was hourly expected. The great cause of missions was ably presented the addresses being instructive and impressive. Notwith- standing the unfavorable weather the meetings were we'll attended.
 The camp meeting proper begins to- day, Aug p, and closes Aug. 25. The following is the
Connecticut western news., 1888-08-22

went on the excursion to Poughkeepsie via the H. & c. w. R. R. Saturday.. MT Joseph Hurlburt and daughter, of Stam- ford, return Thursday from two weeks visit with Mrs D. M. Moore. Rev J. D. Herman is off on a three weeks vaca- ton and there was no services at the Congregational church Sunday MT George Hawkins, wife and child, from New York, arrived at P. c. Storms, last week, to spend the remainder of the summer. There were six car loads of excursionists to Bridgeport from here last Wednesday .. Mrs c. A. Wilcott, of Bridgeport, is visiting Mrs Julia B. Miner. Miss Maggie Mansfield of Canaan has been spending few days with Miss Nellie Smith.
Connecticut western news., 1888-08-22
CANAAN VALLEY.

Mrs Abel Stevens visited friends in Great Burlington, last week. Delaney Stanard, of Lee, spent several days with his brother, l.. M. Stanard.. . Mrs Geo Brinton visited in Cornwall Hollow over Sunday Mrs s. B. Gates, of Housatonic, with two children are visit ting at her grandfather's Bateman Brooks. ..... Miss Maud Brinton. of Schenectady, is visiting friends in this vicinity .. Miss Sarah Sardam will teach the fall term of school in Ames- vile. Hay is nearly all cut and Is more than an average crop. Corn is looking we'll but needs considerable warm weather to mature it. Some fields of potatoes are very nice while few show signs of blight. Oats are a heavy crop. Tobacco is growing fast and is mostly topped. Early apples a fair crop, but late varieties about half a crop.
Connecticut western news., 1888-08-22
Eastern Dutchess Fair

The announcement of the fourth an- nual fair of the Eastern Dutches Agri- cultural Society will be found in an- other column. The managers announce that they will not be outdone by any other fair, which promise no doubt will be made good.-The program includes the best of trotting every day; large en- tries in all the purses; amusing mule and mustang races each day; base ball games, in which some of the best clubs of the country, such as the "Cuban Giants' and "Gorhams." will be the contestants; larger and finer display of thoroughbred cattle than ever, and splendid exhibit of horses and other stock, farm, orchard and dairy products, fruit and articles of ladies handiwork. On Thursday at II 50 a. m. there will be grand cavalade of exhibition stock, led by tive bands of music.-There will also be good music every day and many other features On Wednesday at 12 80 Lieut. Governor Jones of New York state will deliver an address. The pre- mium list is most liberal and will be liberally interpreted. Excursion tickets on N. Y. & Harlem and other railroads. Go and see the great ball games and trotting.
Connecticut western news., 1888-08-22
FALLS VILLAGE,

We are requested to say that the time of holding the meetings of the Good Templars has been postponed from Sat-
 urday evenings to Tuesday and full attendance is requested at the next meeting .. .Mr F. M Olin has made an improvement on his premises fronting the street and it is expected concrete walk will be laid from Mrs Maltbies to the Congregational church Mrs Mary Eldridge and grandson, of West Stockholm, N. Y., are visiting Miss Catharine Landon. ]. Several from here
Connecticut western news., 1888-08-22
A Verdict Unanimous.

W. D. Suit, Druggist, Bippus, Ind, testifes, II can recommend Electric B1tters as the very best remedy Every bottle sold has given rerief in every case One man took six bootles and
 was cured of Rheumatism of 10 years standing" Abraham Hare, druggist, Bellville, Ohio, affirms: ''The best sell ing medicine have ever handled in my 20 years experience, is Electric Bitters.'' Thousands of others have added their testimony, so that the yer dict is unanimous that Electric Bitters do cure all diseases of the Liver, Kidneys or Blood. Only half dollar bottle at w. H. Camps Drug Store
Connecticut western news., 1888-08-22

Mrs A. r. Rood entertained guests from Lime Rock, last week.
 Mrs Barnett, wife of Dr Barnett, of West Haven, is visiting at Rev F. W. Barnett's.
 -Chrrles Marvin. of Worcester, Mass, visited his sister, Mrs s. NJ. Humphrey, last week.
 Editor Tiffany of the East Hamp- ton News made us fraternal call Mon- day evening.
 Mrs s. B. Smith, of New York, vis- ited her brother, J. L. Bragg, here from the 18th to 20th inst.
 The Pilgrim church sociable held at MT Henry Barnes last Wednesday evening was enjoyed by all in attend ance.
 Editor John Wade, of the Norwalk Hour, and family are taking week s vacation and are boarding at the War ner House.
 MT and Mrs Mortimer Fairchild and Mir and Mrs Nelson Nicerson of Bridgeport are guests of Mrs George Brown at Pine Grove.
 Editor Rodemeyer, of the Norwalk Record, who has been recuperating for a month in Canaan, returned to his tread mill yesterday,
 Frederick Lawrence reached his 75th birthday last Wednesday Aug 15. He is suffering with erysipelas in the ear, and is quite feeble and melancholy.
 Camp Magou, ,and McElroy's Camp, which have adorned the shores of Twin Lakes for several weeks, broke up Mon day and all hands returned to Bridge port.
 -Litchfield held town meeting last Saturday and voted to rebuild the courthouse recently burned. It was decided that the new building should be either stone or brick.
 The boarding house, the oyster house, the ice-cream, fruit and candy stands, the soda fountain, the barber shop, and the preaching are now all in full blast at Pine Grove, so you can eat, drink, get shaved or get advice, which ever you prefer.
 Mir and Mrs D. l.. Peirce and MT and Mrs W. H. Camp went to Saratoga Springs last Monday. They remain there two days then vist Ausalle Chasm, after which Mir and Mrs Peirce will visit friends at Champion, N. Y.. but MT and Mrs Camp will spend several days in the Adirondacks.
 The Hartford Morning Record, is the name of Q new morning paper started in Hartford. The first number appeared Monday morning of this week It is a seven column folio, and pre- sents fine appearance. It IS evidently of republican proclivities.
 David s. Cowles Post No. 60, of this village give an excursion to Sea- side Park, Bridgeport, Monday, Aug. 27th. Train leaves Great Harrington at GAG, a. m., Sheffield 6:56, Ashley Falls 7:O4, Canaan 7:09, Falls Village 7:21. Return on train leaving Bridgeport at $50. Fare for the round trip $1.25. Tickets for sale at the above mentioned stations and on the train. This will make pleasant and safe trip; give you full day to sniff salt water air and enjoy that splendid sea shore resort, Seaside Park, with it's numerous attrac- tions. The public are cordially invited.
Connecticut western news., 1888-08-22
SOUTH CANAAN.

There seems to be little doubt ln the minds of the peace loving citizens of this little hamlet, in regard to the length and breadth of that reptile men toned in recent issue of the NEWS. We do not wish to cast any reflection on the truth and veracity of your cor respondent, 6 Bassett," or on neighbor Brightman, for the Good Book tells us five are all prone to wander" To illustrate how far ones imagination will lead him A gentleman of truth and veracity, in this vicinity, after reading the account of that big snake. while moving saw one rear his head two feet above the grass, and after terrific encounter he captured him. I presume that he thought he had bronze turkey and after pacing him of, and by actual measurement. he measured Is inches with 8 chick-a-dee in his mouth. =. James Roraback, an old veteran of the 18th Connecticut Volunteers, who fought SO valiantly, to capture those spoons, under Gen Butler, at New Orleans, is spending a few days with friends Tn this place Levi Beebe, late of the Robbins farm, had a sun stroke one day last week while cradling oats. I will quote from my friend Loomis, late of the Warner House,
 WORD SUFFICIENT.
Connecticut western news., 1888-08-22

 preacher" aided by eminent ministers and laymen, will conduct the meetings. Ex-Presiding Elder Sanford has the supervision or management of the camp meeting but he is unable to announce day in advance the appointment for each preaching service.
 The singing will be in charge of the Hon G. W. Robertson, president of the association.
 The camp meeting train which runs between Falls Village and Canaan con- meets with nearly every train on the H. & 0. W. road. The regular trains of the Housatonic road which stop at the camp ground are named in another column.
Connecticut western news., 1888-08-22

Ex-editor Pinney of the dead Winsted Press is now reported as setting type on the Boston Transcript. MT Pinney learned his trade in this office and Is Q rapid compositor -T Winsted Herald.
Connecticut western news., 1888-08-22
NORFOLK.

The hour of the Episcopal service in Norfolk next Sunday, August 26, will be 4.30 p. m. Rev Mir Stanley of Winsted officiating.
Connecticut western news., 1888-08-22
BORN

GREENwooD-At the Ward homestead, in Sheffield. Aug 18th, a son, Joseph Della Mesa) to MT and Mrs J. William Greenwood, of Brooklyn, N. Y.
Connecticut western news., 1888-08-22
MA R REED.

yEs-RoBB1NsoN-AtO Omaha, Neb, Aug. 9th, Edward L. Ives, of Manning, lIowa, former- ly of East Canaan, Conn.,) to Miss Lola Robinson, of Omaha. TURNER Winsted, at the resi- dence of Mrs l.. B. Ferris, August 18th, Wm. J. Turner, of Falls Village, and Miss Nellie c. Dowd.
Connecticut western news., 1888-08-22

Arrive from Southheld, Mill River and Clay ton at 9.10 A. N. Close at P. NJ.
 J. B. HARDENBERaH, P. NJ.
Connecticut western news., 1888-08-22

D. G. CULVER, Prest.
 l.. F. EATON, Treas.
 w. Fl. BARTLETT, 6ecy.
 P. H. BARRETT, supt Privileges
Connecticut western news., 1888-08-22
THOROUGHBRED CATTLE.

Our exhibit will be finer and larger than ever. Also greater display of Horses and other Stock, Farm and Dairy Products, &c.
Connecticut western news., 1888-08-22

A GRAND CAVALCADE, A Grand Cavalcade of Exhibition Stock will take place Thursday at Il 80 a. m.
, 1888-07-18
THE GRAND RECEPTION.
The Event which is to Occur This
Evening.

The reception that is to be rendered to
the members of the Colorado NJ. 4. con-
ference at the Methodist church this even
ing will probably be one of the finest
eCents of the kind ever held in the terri
tory and will, no doubt, be largely at
tended by our citizens, for not only the
members of the various churches but the
people Of Cheyenne generally have been
asked to participate in the affair and they
will undoubtedly do Sc.
The programme for the occasion has
already been published, but 'might be
again alluded to at this time. Besides
singing, which will, of course, be inter-
spersed through the exercises, there will
be addresses of welcome delivered by
Acting Governor Shannon and someone
in behalf Of the city, also by Judge J. W.
Lacey, Hon. G. w. Sewers, Rev. R.. Z.
Field, and an original poem by W. P.
Carroll. To these responses will be made
by Rev. Earl Cranston, D. D., Bishop J..
w. Joyce, d. D., and others.
, 1888-07-18
Lieut. Rrennan,s Death.

The sad news of the death Of Lieut..
james Brennan reached his fellow off
GERS at Fort Russell yesterday. Lieut..
Brennan went to Utica. N. Y, last Aug
ust on a sick leave. 1t had been known
for some time that his condition was pre-
c%arious. but the receipt ofthe intelligence
of his death created profound sorrow
among the officers with whom he had
long been associated Lieut.. Brennan
served CALAMITY as officer and soldier
during the war. He was assigned to the
18th infantry in 1872 and thence onward
until a year ago endured all the hardships
of frontier post life. Personally he was a
man of many admirable qualities who was
highly esteemed by his fellow officers.
Mrs. Brennan formed many acquainran-
ces during her brief stay here, all Of
whom will regret to learn of her bereave-
nent. She is the daughter of Mr.. War
mock of Utica and the niece of Senator
Herman,
, 1888-07-18
For Ninety DAYS.

Edward Williams was brought before
Judge Lee yesterday OIL ssthe charge of
petit larceny and was given a hearing
which resulted disastrously to Edward. 1t
seems that Mr.. Williams has a penchant
for beds and bed springs and obtaining ac-
cess in some way to one of A. D. Kel-
ley's tenement houses, he proceeded to
appropriate a few which he carried away
with him. The theft being discovered
and the property being found in his pos
session, he was arrested and tried as
aforesaid. Mr.. Williams was convicted
and sentenced to pay a fine of $50 and
also to be confined to the county jail for a
term of ninety days, all of which waa ex-
ceedingly embarrassing to Edward, but
the court was memorable.
, 1888-07-18
The Eagle Flew.

A young edition of the historic Ameri-
can eagle which belongs at the fur store
on Sixteenth street escaped yesterday
morning, and after flying over the block
came down among the telephone wires on
Seventeenth street. The proud bird theu
posted itself in the middle of the thor
~oughfare, where it was interviewed by
numerous dogs which, however, did not
venture to attack it. Finally Joe Magaf
got on the trail of the bird, captured it
and carried it back to its owner.
, 1888-07-18

The county water commissioner, John
Nolan, is out of a iob-so far as water u
perviSion work is concerned. The law
only provides for paying the commission
er for fifty days work in the year and the
amount for 1888 has already been expen-
ded. The bitches along Crow creek were
the only ones over which Mr.. Nolan ex-
ercised any supervision as these are the
only ones IN the county whose status has
thus far been settled by the courts.
, 1888-07-18
Escaped from the Law.n

There are in the history of every fam
GUS theater, certain salient points for
memory to recur to, and which are gener:
ally characterized as events" Such was
the production of Escaped from the Lar,
at the theater last night. The play is a
comedy drama replete with thrilling stu
atoms Astounding in the brightest comedy
and full of intense human interest. 1t is
a wonderful mysterious romance. and is
really the best play produced here this
season.-Los angeles Call Times.
At the opera house tonight.
, 1888-07-18
CITY COUNCIL.
A Quiet Meeting of That Body Held
Last Evening.
Several Matters of Importance Con.
sidered Informally.
The New Rules to be Printed
Other Matters.

A regular meeting of the city council
was held last evening, Acting Mayor
Whitcomb in the chair. A quorum of
the members was present and the follow
ing business was transacted:
The journal of the preceding meeting
was read and approved.
An old gentleman who resides in the
western portion Of the city appeared be-
fore the council and made a lengthy COM
plant in regard to the way some of his
neighbors are conducting themselves. He
was advised to Law his grievances before
the city marshal.
The committee on city parks and build
ings, through the chairman, made a re-
port recommending that an ordinance be
passed designating the boundaries of Lake
Minnehaha park. The report was unanl-
mously adopted.
A report was received from Chief Ere
dendall of the fire department as to the
condition Of fire apparatus, and also recon-
mending the purchase Of 500 feet of hose
for the }. 7. Clark Hose company. The
report was placed on file.
From the committee on streets aud
alleys Mr.. McGregor made a report rec
ommending the passage OF the ordinance
amendatory of the ordinance regarding
street railway companies, which was re.
ceived and adopted. The ordinance, how
ever. was to be taken up in its regular
order and was not acted upon last even
ing.
Bids were opened, read and referred
for the tapping ofthe water main. There
were three of them. O'Brien & Lawler,
2. s. Cook and I. f. Dolan. The bids
were for a certain amount per foot.
The following bills were then presented,
audited and allowed and warrants ordered
drawn on the treasurer for the several
, 1888-07-18

The land contests known as the Union
Cattle Company cases." are now being
heard by Register Wilson and Receiver
Garrard at the United States land office.
There ale several of them, and while the
forenoons Of each day are devoted to tax
ing the evidence the afternoons are con
sumed in the way of translating or writ
ing out at length by the stenographer the
evidence taken as aforesaid. 1t will take
some days to dispose of all the cases.
, 1888-07-18
To Attend the Conference.

Lack OF space precludes the publication
of the names of all the delegates who ar
rived last evening to attend the confer
ence, but The LEADER expects to give
the list in fall, however. before the con-
ference is over.
Among those who came might be men
toned the following: Reverends 6. De
La Matyr, Kent White, N. Ekland, j.
Shawler, A N. Coffman, F. Churchill, G.
N. Eldridge, j. A. Ferguson, John Col
Inns, John Harrington, o. f. Mckay, L.
+. Mckay, j. r. RAIDER and wife, w. G.
Wilcox, j. W. Linn.
, 1888-07-18

company-Mr. Maroney extended to the
mayor and council an invitation to attend
the reception at the new house this even
ing. The invitation was accepted.
On motion of Mr.. Hunt the council
voted 10 have printed 200 copies of the
new rules, the work to be done under the
supervision of the chairman of the print
ing committee.
The committee to whom was referred
the bids for tapping the water mains
made a report sooner than was expected
and on this report the contract was award
ed to TT. Dolan and the city attorney
was instructed to draw a contract to be
signed by Mr.. Dolan for the purpose al
luded to.
Mr.. Hebard moved that the matter OF
making all purchases for the city be re,
ierred to the finance committee.
The motion was carried unanimously
and council hen adjourned.
, 1888-07-18

are spent every year by the people of this
state for worthless medicines for the cure
of throat and lung diseases, when we
know that if they would only invest 81 in
Santa Able, the new California discovery
for consumption and kindred complaints,
they would in this pleasant remedy find
relief. 1t is recommended by ministers,
physicians and public speakers of the
Golden State. Sold and guaranteed by
DIR. w. N. Hunt, at 81 a bottle. Three
for $3.50: The most stubborn case OF
catarrh will speedily succumb to Califor-
mia Cat-R-Cure. Six months treatment
for 81. By mail $l.lO.
, 1888-07-18
Personal POINTS.

W. r. Ross of Buffalo, Wyo., is in the
city.
Gibson Clark has returned from Raw
Inns.
G. W. Sewers, Esq, is back from
Iowa.
Maj. S. D. Shannon is confined to his
room by ~illuess.
Rey. j. II. Merritt came in from the
West last evening.
Territorial Auditor Grant returned to
Laramie yesterday.
Prof. Strong, the expert from Chicago,
will go East to-day.
Rev. G. A. Brooks Of Evanston arrived
from the West last evening.
Rev. A. w. Williams and family went
out to Horse creek yesterday, where they
will remain for a few days.
Miss Fannie Chamberlain arrived in the
city from Colorado last evening.
G. N. Potter oficiated as city attorney
at the council meeting last evening.
Mrs. John Clay, wife of the manager
of the Swan Land and Cattle company, is
in the city from Chicago, her home.
J. w. Lawrence of Rawlins and A. B.
Coyle of Laramie came in from the West
last evening to attend the conference.
Miss Dolloff, the well known kindergar-
ten teacher, leaves for Sioux City, Ia,
this morning to be absent about six
weeks.
, 1888-07-18

The board of county commissioners
made another official trip by rail yester.
day. They went up to Wendoyer and
returned last evening and as on the day
before indicated officially at what points
along the line it would not be necessary
for the company to pillow the regulation
burrows. This completes the round for
this year and the work required to be
done as a protection against fires will
speedily be attended to.