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Wichita eagle., 1888-01-05

Whenever ! am abroad. 7 greatly enjoy
studvi.g nv CuLntTyu7en. = acss Characters
stand cut in new and e1T-seted lights in tbe
midst cf ehese strange surrounding There
Is some.hiu~ really subii-us IN t5@ sasere III
diiTerencz with which Americans regard for
aT-n language They VIII roam ali over tas
world. speaking cniy EHgiisc. and apparently
regarding all cher tongues j4st A. they 90
The various cGs-osn koues, Z g. q 20 nsany
ss4.ss / Obstacles O0znd - u.e.s qaackiy away
a. the a-pEssach 81 Toe -aiEniElltg dollar
The result s. tllGt, . then. --aFei n Europe
means little more than a s1iccessi5Hc " Arlers
can lsg-els. American exchanges, Ar.ers-s.1
rl.ssy.auers. AMER .~an churches traral alFi. and
= host Il American ta'5osS, daatIsts, ogses<-
makers. etc. eic. T8ere are haadrezss q or
f-ouuf-yr1en gEo have I.ssi "a Fazls for
wears pass, and ElJ toslss Elow 20 more
Ererch than tae boarding sc5ooi Ds.ss q %
s:srs as1so1- az EAvYe is- fise arSf time. Ter
.Act i. Aus.ricAEa 2f1cs.1 aEe . -sTsFs Ann
fssufs and Eksr 4p-Ias 3sle - e8Ialst FizilFssY
esntts-f 70 the ''s,zeg5ran cssozy. Iley
rf.aw pretend osi.sE.ytss 1 tLesr beEterS tcr1e,
bE, toe fact Is that by tse people q The cC'i-
t~v. trey are regaTyle! - ils@ very isss q
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Wichita eagle., 1888-01-05
a South African Ostrich Farm.

The proprietor Is growing ostrich feath-
ers 10 sdorn European and American bon
nets. and employs HottentotS and Bosch
jesmeu To assist him. The ostrich farm
visited that SUNDAY was sad TO be the
largest IA Africa. its owner possessing
over .tsle pairs OF good breeding birds
Its value must have been very great. a. :
bank Officer informed re that the cost al
a pair u biniS was never less than SEQ
and they charge for an egg the size Of al
average pineapple s25.-SoUth African
Letter.
Wichita eagle., 1888-01-05
WHAT GOODS COST

Is a delusion and what
some goods cost would
be entirely too dear.
w. !. Wilson & Go.
have no old goods car
ried from year to year
which they offer at cost
or less than cost. Their
motto is not to allow
goods to get old but
keep til en- moving,
even at a small profit.
We do not offer you
one thing cheap in
order to sell you some
Wichita eagle., 1888-01-05

Burglar (arou>isg citizen from peaceful
ilumberi--It you MAKE the least nose III
blow yonr brains cat, Hand over yosr waica
snd pocketCooa, and bs quick abo-t L.
Cltizen-o, come OF. Gully, Stag his
ribs. I'm scE1ooI book publisher
Burgiar-Bc- pardon. Psl I've made a
mistake IN the hoGss Here's half tbs swsS I
got from the CRIB four doS-s below / NUS
be s9tps. AeEsa. Trissa=.
Wichita eagle., 1888-01-05
-sS>>NNiL<,a
Iaxlu ea9le
: THE LAST OF EARTH.a

Deaths il Death?
II shadow following still upon the sun>-
Thc one same end of all things yet begun.
After the glory of Life the sudden gloot1.
After the strife the inexorable doom,
The frozen breath?
Nay. rather see
Where the new grave lies sodden In the Tain,-
How the bare earth qGickeas to growth againi
Waiting the wonder seasons lavish dover
Young rootlets creep, q wealth Of grass end
dover
Ere long to Ee.
When Death has passed
Into the land of silence and of cloud,
The leafess land. wherein no bird is loud,
Life fingers Vet with song and blossom rife.
Lo! step for step 90 ever Death and Life
But Life is last.
Kate ?. Osgocd il American Magazine.
Wichita eagle., 1888-01-05

IN ISL, IS, coo, ,os0 BrJtishers usei y. .1a1 COO
pounsiS OF tobacco. Now 81, 90 use IS,
@o, Go pounds ----
Connecticut western news., 1888-01-11
OR E HILL.

The Christmas tree and exercises of the Ore Hill Sunday school, which took place at the school honse on the even ing of Dec. 26th, was memorable occasion for Ore Hill. The singing was excellent the recitations all that could be expected. The recitation of Flora Bartle and Ethel Everts deserve special mention. The Christmas tree was loaded down with choice presents for the children besides candy and oranges. A good delegation from Lakeville enjoyed the occasion with us.
 The Brook Pit Mining Go. are raising and shipping about 100 tons of ore per day and employ about 100 men.
 The school commenced its winter term January 3, Wm Templeton, of Millerton, and Clara Dakin, of Lake. vile. in charge. A good bell has been put on the school building.
 Thomas Horan and his bride were home during the holidays.
 The officers of the Ore Hill Sunday School for the ensuing year are as fol- lows: E F Sanford, supt; P Felts, asst. suppl. Mrs Paul, lady supt; Mrs Geo Cook, sec'y. and treas; Chas Fish and Wm A Bartle, librarians.
 John Barnett and wife spent the holidays among us.
 Ore Hill band is doing finely under the leadership of O. Benjamin, of Lakeville.
Connecticut western news., 1888-01-11
WEDNESDAY, JAN. II, 1888.
THE BETTER WAY.
or How The Connecticut vvesterp News gives its Sulssc rilsers Value
 Received for their Money.

Or How The Connecticut westerp
 News gives its Sulssc r,lsers Value
 Received for their Money.
 All our old subscribers understand that we endeavor to make The News itself worth the subscription price. They furthermore know that we cannot directly club The News with other papers and periodicals without robbing The News of the time which legitimate ly belongs to it, and which is essential to make an interesting paper, yet through Eglestions subscription agency The News is clubbed with every desira- ble periodical published, for it will readily be seen that it is easier to keep an account of 5000 items with one sub- scription agency than to record one item with 5000 different publishers. Thus while we do not directly club with other publications we do indirectly give our subscribers an opportunity, through Egleston's subscription agency, to club The News with 5000 or more periodicals. Mir Egleston's advertisement appears Tn anothers column. Send for his subscrib- CTS guide.
Connecticut western news., 1888-01-11

district court last Friday and sent to the house of correction at Pittsfeld for four months.
 Henry W. Wright of the democrat state committee, vent to Boston last Friday to attend the democrat dinner in memory of Andrew Jackson.
 The winter term of the Sedgwick institute begins tomorrow and will con- tinue to March 2S.
 The annual meeting of the National Mahaiwe bank was held Tuesday and the directors reelected John l., Dodge for president and F. N.-Deland secre- tary.
 Charles Watson has purchased nine acres of swamp land of MT l.. Lester, in the west part of this town, and will reclaim the land,
 The South Berkshire cheese company have adjourned their annual meeting to the 21st.
 Samuel Laird. of Christian hill, went Monday for a four weeks journey to Springfield, Hartford, New Haven and Bridgeport.
 Rev Clark Fuller, Methodist minis ter, who died ut North Salem, N. J., Dec 30, aged 80 years, was father of Mrs A. s. Mansir, of this village. In 1883 MT Fnller preached at Lenox and other places on the Lee and Lenox circuit.
 An attempt to fire this village was made by person or persons unknown, at an early hour Sunday morning. The fire was set on the outside of door sill in an open stairway between the saloon of l.. B. Brusie and the furniture rooms of D. B. Culver, on Railroad street. This door is seldom used and the incendiaries poured varnish upon the sill, but after burning awhile the fire went out, there being but little draft. It was not discovered until Sunday morning, by Henry Scott, who is em- ployed about the premises. It is thought the fire was started for the pur- pose of robbery.
Connecticut western news., 1888-01-11
RAILROAD RHYMES.
BY c. FANNIE ALLYN.

We copy the following from the Winstet Press of January 5, which was written in thu ,onn. Western R. R. Station in Canaan, wher he writer waited three hours for cana reight with passenger cabin attached, Dec 9th, 1887.
 In days gone by, when was young With careless heart and fearless tongue, In zeal and ignorance sung,
 Of " "Canaan's fair and happy land" Where dwelt a joyous, happy band, And longed to find that happy shore, Where friends could meet to part no more Alas I've found that foreign cline. And find it's far from realms sublime; It's fields are full of ice and snow, And cyclone-like it's zephyrs blow; Its railroad station, bleak and bare, Like police station, convicts share. Two dim lights glimmer faint and high, Like candles just about to die.
 The unclean walls, with plast'ring of, Are good to give consumptive cough: High wooden seats that comfort lack, Untempting to the head or back, Like some antique religious rack. This is not heaven-saints couldn't stay With unsettled wings for half 8 day; They'd soon find out they were not blest, If on the seats they tried to rest, It is not even sheol-no;
 In vain you seek, both high and low For trace of warmth and fiery glow. Henceforth when sinful souls are found They'd best be sent to-Canaan's ground. One evening in that room of dearth Would expiate the sins of earth. Tie old-time hell, with one curse more, The fires are out-fis Ji-Ozem o'er!
Connecticut western news., 1888-01-11
GREAT BA ,sRlNG roy.

The farmers institute at tho town hall last Thursday was quite an interesting occasion, about 50 leadiug farmers being present. Tine question box contained number of important questions relating to agriculture and farm life and these questions were answered by T. s. Gold, of West Cornwall, and discussed b. various farmers. Among those taking part in the discussions were Levi Beebt John c Munson, Samuel Newell, oi Great Barrington; NJ. s. Heath, oi Stockb,ilge 0 B Benedict, l. V \ Blakeman, James Rnwley, D c Mill, ard L. K Fnline, of Egremont Wm French, of West Stockbri,lg'; Davi Bushy, of Monterey, and others. I'm institute adjourned at p. m. to meet again tomorrow afternoon immediate ly after the close O: the annual meetinr of the society.
 John Loftus, of this village, wh was convicted two years ago of highwa robbery by the superior court at Pitts field, and sentenced to five years states prison, has been pardoned b, Gov Ames, aud is expected home thi. week.
 The Great Harrington electric light company has been incorporated, witl . capital of sl6.OOO. D. w. Northrop of Midaletown. is president. and Frank H. Wright, of this village, treasurer.
 Alfred Shnlts while working on 0 loom at the mills of the Berkshire Wooleu Co.,, last Friday, had two fingers badly injured.
 Win. Mcdonald, tramp, who said he vas . sailor from Scotland, and had come all the way on foot from Balti- nore. Nd, was brought before the
Connecticut western news., 1888-01-11
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Connecticut western news., 1888-01-11
COl.ER BOOK.

The weather still continues mild and the sleighing is simply perfect.
 We had two runaways in town last week but no one seriously injured.
 There has been no new case of scarlet fever for two weeks past and the older ones are all doing we'll.
 Mir H. D. Northrop is wintering fifty head of cattle upon his farm.
 The Barnum Richardson Go has re- 'ently purchased the wood upon three tracts of land in the west part of the town aud the wood Is now being cut and will be burned into charcoal next summer.
 Several ice houses have been filled during the last week with ice about 12 inches thick.
Connecticut western news., 1888-01-11
DIsTRICT OF SALISBURY, ss. Probate | J Court Dacemher 26fh 1887

nISTRICT OF SALISBURY, ss. Probate lI Court, December 18th, 1887.
 Estate of David Watts, late of Salisbu- ry, in said District assigning debtor.
 The Court of Probate for the District of Salisbury, hath limited and allowed thre months from the date of this rrder for the creditors of said estate in which to exhibit their claims thereto; and has appointed J. Lee Ensign, of Falls Village. Connecticut, and Dwight E, Dean, of said Falls Village, Com missiOners to receive and examine said claims. Certified by
 DONALD T. WARNER, Judge. The subscribers give notice that they shall meet at the National Iron Bank, in said Falls Village, on the 26th days of January and March, 1858, at one o'clock in the afternoon on ach of said days, for the purpose of examining the claims presented.
 DWIGHT I; hez ISSiSE, E. BEAN Commissioners. All persons indebted to said Estate are requested to make immediate payment to
 VIM, B. PERRY, Trustee. AT A COURT. OF PROBATE holden at A North Canaan, wi hin and for the Dist rict of Canaan, on the 22d day of Dec. 1887. Prese,. t. Jacob B. Hardenbergh, Judge. On motion of Edmund D. Lawrence, admin istrator on the intestate estate of Casmer Boinay, late of Ncrth Canaan, within said district, deceased.
 This Court doth decree that six months be allowed and limited for the creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims against the same to the Administrator, and directs that public notice be given of this order by publishing the same three times in a newspaper published in said district, and having circulation therein, and by posting copy thereof on the public sign-post in said town of North Canaan dwelt.
 Certified from Record,
 JACOB 5. HA1DENDJRoH, Judge.
Connecticut western news., 1888-01-11
RED TICKET SALE.

Having reached the figure, as to amonnt of sales, during the holidays, marked out by them, the Messrs W. B. Hall < Co.,, of Bridge port, have decided that it is polite for them selves and customers, to begin their annual Red Ticket Sale earlier this year than in that of any of the nine proceeding seasons in their business history. To-day Jan 3d, is the date fixed, and whoever visits the store will lind nearly everything in it red ticketed. The meaning of red tickets is two-tutt..- First, reduction of the articles to which they are attached to figure from which there is no appeal, and second, reduction which will result in closing out the entire stock So popular have these annual ales become so advantageous to both sellers and buyers, that while there is an actual sacrifice oh the part of the seller, the space thus readily made clear for fresh goods, more than restores the average Ono of the beauties ot the system, original with the Messrs Hall, is, that, side by side with the red ticket displaying the mark down price, hangs the old white ticket, with the price asked for the same goods dur ing the holiday rush, thus the customer may see exactly what advantages he or she is making by investment, and the child sent to do the parents shopping will be accorded the full benefit of the system. This seasons ticketing will be more sweeping than in any previous year, extending into the silk depart ment. Here may be found the chips, so to speak, of six weeks holiday work, represent ing odds and ends of silk, measuring from three to thirteen yards in length, the latter ample to make elegant full suits for ladies still in their teens. There are several hund- red of these, and if the velvets are added the choice which a shopper can make, will, by her own admission, be in the line of strict economy.
 In the red list specially will be found black cashmeres, colored dress silks and sat1ns, real seal wraps and jackets, cloth newman kets, furs and fur trimmings, muffs. beaver capes, at prices ruinous, natural lynx sets, black martin trimmings, and indeed the entire fur stock in the store. There are lots of elegant goods in leather and plush toboggan caps. valons, and armorettes, popu- extensively called for, all in red. The firms early proclamation is the outgrowth of a determination on their part, to be in readi- ness for spring trade which, as it will open in the year of presidential campaign and period of prosperity, is likely to be an unusually active one,
Connecticut western news., 1888-01-11
A Verdict Un0nipna D us

W. D. Suit, Druggist, Bippus, Ind, testlfies, II can recommend Eleetri
 Bltters as the very best remedy Every bottle sold has given rerief in eFer> case. One man took six boobies and was cured of Rhennatism of -ll 4xear~' ~tanding' Abraham Hare. druggis' Belville, Ohio, atfirms: ''The- best sell ing medicine have ever handled il
 my 20 years experience. is.. Electric .Bitters.'' Thousands of others have aided their testimony, SO that the vel dict is unanimous that Electric Bitter> do cure all diseases of the Liver, Kidneys or Blood. Only a half dollar bottle at w. H. Camps Drug Store
Connecticut western news., 1888-01-11
SOUTHEIELD.

E. O. Baldwin has improved SO as to be out on business.
 E. R. Baldwin leaves again this week for Hammond Paint and Slug Shot business, and will be out three months.
 James Cook. who has been visiting friends in Holyoke, Westield and other places, came home on Friday last.
 Bertie Baldwin had sharp attack of croup on Saturday last, but soon came ont some better.
 Rain. sleet and snow keeps the sleigh ing good here.
 Mir Taylor leaves this week, after preaching three Sundays.
 The conundrum in last weeks issue is answered here. We do not say we always spell our words right in sending our communications, and we do not say rhe Printers Devel. or some such an animal, always prints it as tis written, SD to solve the question would say tho young mans name is Robert c. Faulder and called Bert Falder. of Curtisville.
Connecticut western news., 1888-01-11
Hiram and the Grand Lodge.

The New Haven News discusses at length the coming session of the grand lodge of Connecticut Masons. and sees no comfort in the indications for Hiram lodge. We quote :-"The present grand master, Henry H. Green, of Dan- ielsonville, has served two terms and in accordance with an unwritten law of Masonry, he should not stand for re- election. Another unwritten law is that the deputy grand master should be his successor, but John W. Mix, who at present holds the office, is not sure of an election because Masons think he is on the fence in the Hiram matter. He is suspected of having soft spot in his heart for Hiram, and not few Masons think that his policy, if he was with a grand masters power aud authority, would not be continuance of the vigorous warfare of Grand Master Green against what is termed irregular Masonry. He is regarded with suspic- ion for this reason, and prominent Mason is authority for the statement that Mir Mix cannot become grand master unless he declares that, if elect ed, he will pursue the present policy of the grand lodge. It is mt thought probable that Mir Mix will consent tn do this, and if SO, John H. Swartwout, of Stamford, the present grand senior warden, will be the next grand master. Mir Swartwout is, if possible, even a stronger anti-Hiram man than Grand Master Green. and, if he Is elected 8 continuance of the fight against Hiram
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Connecticut western news., 1888-01-11
PRAYER AND THANKS.

Oh Corporation without soul,' And likewise destitute of coal And sense of human needs and rights, Please grant thy patrons fires and lights. Like fading year of '87, You'll thus bo one step nearer heaven, Twill lend 8 lustre to thy state, And grace the year of '88. If this my prayer thy ear offends, I'll give advice to make amends; Just bend little bit more near And will not let others hear. (Just water the stocks, and, with frown, Cut operatives wages down, The rates of passengers increase, And then your troubles all will cease; If not, there's one consoling thought, Twill prove your conscience is unbought] Take thanks, for thy employees ways Deserve and have my grateful praise, And that thy Ticket Agents kind With courteous deeds and pleasant mind, For to him and his bright-eyed wife owe few more hours of life.
 Release from croup and fever's ills, From catnip tea and doctors bills. Please recompense his aithful care, And let promotion be his share.
 This prayer d woman sad would make, And ask thy aid for pilgrims sake.
 It comes from weary heart and pen, And for thy sake I'll say, Amen.
Connecticut western news., 1888-01-11
LischAeId Archa eaconry Meeting,

The winter meeting of Litchtield Archdeaconry will be held in St Johns, Pine Meadow, Jan 17-1S. 1888. Tues day afternoon will be devoted to missio- nary business and literary work. A public missionary meeting will be held in the church on Tuesday evening, with addresses by the Archdeacon and other clergymen. Wednesday there will be a meeting of the archdeaconry to conclude missionary and literary business. Record.
Connecticut western news., 1888-01-11

hIsTRICT OF SHARON, ss Probate Court ! January 3d, 1888.
 Estate of Mary M. Cole. late of Sharon, in said District, deceased.
 The Executor having exhibited his admins tration account with said estate to this Court for allowance, it is.
 ORDERED, That the 14th day of January, 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 Executor to cite ali persons interested therein to appear at said time and place. by publishing this order in some newspaper published in Litchfield County, and having circulation in said District, and by posting a copy on the public sign-post in the town of sharon, where the deceased last dwelt.
 HERMAN C. ROWLEY, Judge
Connecticut western news., 1888-01-11
Legal Notices.
RESTRICT of SHARON, ss. Probate Cour

DIsTRICT of SHARON, ss. Probate Court, lI Dec 23d, A. D., 1887. Estate of Henry w. Reed, late of Sharon, in said District, deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the District of Sharon hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof, for the creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims for settle- ment. Those who neglect to present their accounts properly attested, within said time, will be debarred a recovery. All persons in- debted to said Estate are requested to make immediate payment to.
 GEO. D. PIERCE, Administrator,
 With the will annexed.
Connecticut western news., 1888-01-11
PRIVATE,
CLAYTO '.

R. l.. Taft went to Boston on Tues day, and returned on Friday. He says they have just got organized, ready for business this week.
 Stanley Barnes eldest daughter, Nina, has been sick for some time with jaun- d:ce. She gains slowly.
 Ell Cooks children have the measles
 News came to us on Saturday of the death of Dwight Merrifeld, of Brush Hill. He did the chores as usual at night and died in the morning.
Connecticut western news., 1888-01-11

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