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Connecticut western news., 1888-06-06
U N K N O " N.

After dinner the memorial exercises were held in the church. Every seat in the body of the edifice was taken and the three large galleries were also we'll filled. Adjutant A. P. Briggs read general orders No. 2, also the depart ment chaplain's circular, and general orders No. 3. Post Commander Roberts then read the G. A. R. ritual for Memo rial day. Rev E Roys. of Spencertown,
 N. Y, veteran and native of East Canaan, offered prayer. The East Canaan glee club sang "Fondly, tender ly deck ye the graves" During the singing of this pathetic and impressive piece, eight little girls marched up the centre aisle and decorated the cenotaph. Rev H. G. Hoadley, pastor of the church in which the services were held, delivered the address of welcome. Rev G. F. Stark. of the Ashley Falls M. E. church, made brief but excellent remarks. The glee club then sang "Theyll never march again." Rev D.. c. Stone, of the Pilgrim church, Canaan, then made short address, full of thanks to the veterans and assuring them of friendship. Rev E. H. Roys then spoke for the veterans and to the veterans. His address was peculiarly appropriate He also spoke in behalf of the {" men who stayed at home" during the con- fiict, tilling the soil or engaged in the workshops, furnishing the supplies to the army in the field. He paid tri- bute to the noble, self-sac rificing women of America, and he expressed his admiration for the brave Confeder- ate soldiers, and remarked that the rank and file of the Confederates were honest in their devotion to their cause Prof
 H. M. Adams, of the Canaan high school, himself battle scared veteran, made 8 most excellent address, and alluded to the duties of the present day and the dangers that beset the nation. He extolled the great generals of the Union army, and his tender, yet patri- otic ailusions to General Sheridan touched responsive cord in every heart, and elicited great applause. The glee club then sang "Tenting tonight
 on the old camp ground" MT D. L.
 Peirce, of Canaan, made an excellen
 address, dwelling briefly on number Of timely topics. He expressed hi :. nEakituds to David a Oowles Post fol
Connecticut western news., 1888-06-06

Gregory Post G, A. R., composed of residents of Cornwall and Sharon. A table 100 feet long was built on the south side of the green and by 10 o'clock the ladies from the neighboring villages and from this village, from the hills and from the valleys, gathered and proceeded to cover :t with eatibles. It soon became apparent that another table was needed, and soon another of the same size was constructed and "set" At 12 o'clock the members of the Post arrived, proceeded by the Amenia and Sharon Cornet bands, and procession of teams one-half mile long followed them. c. B. Baldwin and John E. Cal houn, who were the marshalls, led the procession around to the tables, where everyone had enough to eat, including about five hundred people who had gathered to take part in the exercises. They went to the cemetery, where the soldiers graves were decorated by the children. who marched in double file, each with boquet in hand. After the guard had fired three salutes over the graves of their fallen comrades they came back to the village and listened to addresses from the chairman of ceremo- nies, E. o. Starr, T. s. Gold, James Taylor, Harry Sedgwick and Capt. E.. F. Gold, The intervals between the speaking were filled with music by the bands and songs by the Cornwall glee club. Everything passed off nicely and it will be day to be remembered | by us all who honor those men who died that the Republic might live.
Connecticut western news., 1888-06-06
SAl.lSBl) RY.

The Right Rev John Williams, bishop of Connecticut, will preach in St John s church on Friday evening, June 9th, when number of persons will be confirmed The service begins at 7.3O o'clock
 We hear there will be leap-year party about June 22. Details we have not heard.
Connecticut western news., 1888-06-06

A T 8 Court of Probate holden at North A Canaan, within and for the District of Canaan, on the 23d day of May, 1888.
 Present, Jacob B. Hardenbergh, Judge. On motion of Henry B. Mead, executor on the testate estate of Francis K. Mead, late of 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 executor, and directs that public notice be given of this order by advertising and by posting copy thereof on the public sign-post in said town of Canaan nearest the place where the deceased last dwelt,
 Certified from Record.
 JACOB B. HARDENBERGH, Judge,
Connecticut western news., 1888-06-06

A court of Probate holden at North A Canaan, within and for the District of Canaan, on the 2d day of June, 1888.
 Present, Jacob B. Hardenbergh, Judge. said District, deceased.
 Upon application for the granting of ad- ministration on the intestate estate of John Beebe, late of said North Canaan, deceased. at the Probate Office in said North Canaan, on the 18th day of June, instant, at o'clock, afternoon, and that notice of the time and place of such hearing be given by publishing this notice twice in the Connecticut Western News, a newspaper having circulation in said District
 Certified from Record, JACOB B. HARDDNBEReH, Judge.
Connecticut western news., 1888-06-06

A T a Court of Probate holden at North A Canaan, within and for the District of Canaan, on the 23d day of May, A. D. 1888. Present, Jacob B. Hardenbergh, Judge. On motion of Lewis Cady, administrator, with the will annexed on the testate estate of John Filming, late of 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 said administrator, and directs that public notice be given of this order by pub fishing the same in a newspaper having 8 circulation in said district, and by posting a copy thereof on the public sign-post in said town of Canaan, nearest the place where the deceased last dwelt
 Certified from Record
 JACOB B. HARDENBERGH, Judge.
Connecticut western news., 1888-06-06
GREAT HARRINGTON.

Memorial day was observed in this town in a very appropriate way. There was no great and costly display by way of a great street parade, but every rything was in keeping with the solemn occa- sion. In the afternoon all places of business were closed and the prominent buildings in the center of the village displayed the flag of united people. In the forenoon the Housatonic mem- bers of the D. T. Dresser Grand Army Post placed flowers upon the graves of the soldiers in that village, and in the afternoon joined the members of the Post who reside in this village and vicinity. The Housatonic band furnish ed music for the occasion and the line being formed in front of the town hall the procession moved to the upper cemetery where the graves were decora- ted. The veterans were commanded by William MuDonald, and Capt John Harvey was officer of the day. On { returning to the town hall the grand army men placed flowers upon the base of the soldiers monument while the band played dirge. The veterans and citizens then enterel the hall and at 3 p. m. the exercises began, with music by the band. After this, eloquent /, speeches were made by Rev A. N. Benedict, of New Marlboro, and Rev &. J. McCutcheon, of this town. At the conclusion of the orations the benedic. tion was pronounced by Rev s. J. Me- Cutcheon. In relation to the day it is proper to say that the floral carriage in which rode several little girls with baskets of flowers was furnished by Col H. W. Wright and B. D. Boardman, of the G. A. R. Andrew l.. Hubbell, ou1
 Main street clothier, on Memorial day and since has exhibited in his window number of relics found on the battle
 field of Gettisburg.
Connecticut western news., 1888-06-06

A T court of Probate holden at North 11 Canaan, within and for the District of Canaan, on the 31st day of May, A. D. 1888. Present, Jacob B. Hardenbergh, Judge. on the intestate estate of John Beebe, late of North Canaan, within said district, deceased. This court doth decree that six months be allowed and limited for the creditors of said to exhibit their claims against the same to the administrator, and directs that public notice be given of this order by publishing the same in a newspaper having circulation in said district, and by posting a copy there of on the public sign-post in said town of North Canaan, nearest the place where the deceased last dwelt.
 Certified from Record,
 JACOB B. HARDENBERGH. Judge.
Connecticut western news., 1888-06-06
4 T a Court of Probate holden at Mort

AT Court of Probate holden at North Canaan, on the 29d day of May, 1888.
 Present, Jacob B. Hardenbergh, Judge
 On motion of Edward S. Roberts, executor of the last Will and Testament ofsLucius Wat rous, late of North Canaan within said dist rict, 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 said executor, and directs that pub- lie notice be given of this order by publish ing the same in a newspaper having circula- ton in said district, and by posting & copy thereof on the public sign-post in said town of North Canaan, nearest the place where the deceased last dwelt.
 Certified from Record,
 JACOB B. HARDENBERGH, JUDor.
Connecticut western news., 1888-06-06

DIsTRICT OF SALISBURY, ss. Probate DCourt. May 23d, 1888.
 Estate of Edwin Potter, late of Salisbury, in said District, deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the District of Salisbury hath limited and allowed months from the date hereof, for the creditors oi said estate to exhibit their claims for settle ment. Those who neglect to present their accounts properly attssted, within said time will be debarred recovery. All persons in- immediate payment to.
 SARAH l.. POTTER, Administratrix. Address, Lakeville, Conn.,,
 care Hubert Williams.
Connecticut western news., 1888-06-06
Legal Notices.

A court of Probate holden at North A Canaan, within and for the district of Canaan, on the 31st day of May, A. D. 1888. Present, Jacob B. Hardenbergh, Judge. tor on the estate of James DeMarsha, late of Canaan, within said district, deceased.
 The 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 pub fishing the same in newspaper having 8 circulation in said district, and by posting 8 copy thereof on the public sign-post in the town of Canaan nearest the place where the deceased last dwelt.
 Certified from Record,
 JACOB B. HARDENBERGH, Judge.
Connecticut western news., 1888-06-06

their aid and sympathy at the burial of his brother, the late Rev Wm. G. Peirce, who was chaplain of the 77th Illinois regiment during the war. He also mentioned the kindness and fideli- ty shown by the G. A. R. Post of Cham plain, Ill.,, to the deceased, and to his family in thelr bereavement. MT David Whittlesey also made excellent remarks and laid particular stress on the duty devolving upon us of being good citi- zens. He alluded to the terrible evil of political corruption, and the buying and selling of votes. He paid a tribute to Gen Nathaniel Lyon, and to the virtues of a typical soldier. He also expressed his friendship for David s. Cowles Post. The glee club then sang "Sleep Gently" Quartermaster Geo. Parsons, in behalf of D. s. Cowles Post thanked the good citizens of East Canaan for their hospitality, and also thanked the Norfolk colored band fol thelr excellent music. He said " if we were outside this sacred edifice We would give you three cheers and 6 tiger" The exerciaes being concluded the audience left the church but il should be mentioned that when the green was reached the three cheers and tiger were given with will. 4 | l1k r. "The Grove" and decorated the graves of Rev Pitkin Cowles, Mrs Fanny Smith Cowles and Miss Catharine Cowles, the father, mother and sister of the noble and lamented Colonel, after whom the the P ost is named.
 There were IT teams in the process. ion from Ashley Falls to Clayton and 19 teams from Canaan Valley to East Canaan.
 Nineteen veterans attended the deco. ration at the lower cemetery :; 25 at Ashley Falls; 27 at Clayton and Canaan Valley 31 at East Canaan.
 The residents of this village gener- ously respond whenever the exercise are held here, but they neglect one duty, viz, that of visiting the lower cemetery with the Post, or what would be still better, going there in advance and receiving the Post on its arrival.
 "The colored troops fought nobly'' dnring the rebellion. Without their aid the "stars and stripes" might possi. ply be trailing in the dust to-day. They barred their breasts to the leaden rain on many battle field and stood shoul. der to shoulder with their white com rades. As the veterans approached the church at East Canaan they were led by the Norfolk colored band. What 6 scene and what memories and emotions it awakened. Could anything be more fitting or appropriate ? The loyalty o1 the colored race to the Union cause was proverbial and their fidelity did not end with the war. Their patriotism is as enduring as the Granite hills and it is meet that is should be recognized especially on Memorial day, and they be given place of honor in the march | ing column of freemsn. Such scene i speaks louder than words, that race prejudice is fast vanishing.
Connecticut western news., 1888-06-06

The Hoosac Valley street railway at North Adams has recently been sold and it Is stated that the new owners will soon establish large electrical plant which will furnish the motive power used on the road.
Connecticut western news., 1888-06-06
SOUTH CANAAN.

Memorial day was very generally
 observed in this place the spring flowers, (which last year were past their prime) were in great luxuriance and beauty now, and large quantity were made into wreaths, crosses and pillows by the ladies and children of the place.
 Quite 8 delegation assembled at the cemetery, and the quiet resting place of the patriot dead was made beautiful and fragrant by floral offerings. Those who attended the services at Falls Will age spoke highly of the exercises there.
Connecticut western news., 1888-06-06
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Connecticut western news., 1888-06-06
Hartford and Connecticut West.
 ern Railroad.

Hartford and Connecticut West.
 ern Railroad. Runs from Hartford to Rhinebeck on thH Hudson river, where 1t connects with
 the NY. c. & H. B. Railroad,
 Commencing Nov IS, 1887. GOING WEST. TRAINS LEAVE CANAAN. 7.S0 . m. for Rhinebeck. 12S0 p. n. for Millerton. 1l.5O p. m. For Rhinebeck. connecting vith trains on tho N. Y. c. & H. R .rsilrood S.47 p. m. for Millerton.
 GAO p. m. for Millerton.
 aotNo EAST. TRAINS LEAVE oAxAAS. 9.45 .. m., from Millerton.
 Connecting at Winsted for Wa&~. bury and Bridgeport. AtSimsbury fe, Westaeld. Northampton. fr liamsburgh and Holyoke. xtH.rts..Ss with Express for Springfield md Hos1cr and all points North and Eaet: arrivi.S in Boston at 0.S0 p. m.; and for Nev Haven. arriving at LA p.m.; alec Sr. Willimantic. New London. Provid enns New York. S.O0 p. m. connecting at Winstsd for w.&.. bury, Bridgeport. At eimsbury for Wsst- field and Holyoke. At HertcnrS S.s New Hsyen 6pringAsld and SssAs~ 6.22 p. m. for West Winstsd. '..' E; AoNEILLa WALTER P1A1C1
Connecticut western news., 1888-06-06
NORFOLK

There were no public exercises here on Decoration day, but flowers were scattered on all the soldiers graves.
Connecticut western news., 1888-06-06
CORNWALL,

The exercises on Memorial day in Cornwall were very interesting. They were under the auspices of the J. M
Connecticut western news., 1888-06-06
COLEBROOK.

Decoration day was publicly observed at the Center and at the River Wm. Wallace Lee of Meriden, was the orator of the day.
Connecticut western news., 1888-06-06
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Connecticut western news., 1888-06-06
REMOVAL,

THE LITCHFIELD co. TEMPORARY j. HOME for NEGLECTED and DEEPEN DENT CHILDREN has recently been removed tonic and Hartford and Connecticut Western R. R. Station.
 ROBERT VANDEusEN, Supt. MIss LAURA RoYs, Matron. LYMAN DuNNING, Chairman,
 Litchfield County Board of Charities. Canaan, April 18th, 1888.
Connecticut western news., 1888-06-06

LAkEV1LLE.
 After the services at Salisbury on Memorial day the veterans returned to Lakeville. where they enjoyed 8 bounti- full supper in Academy hall. Rev David Phillips memorial address will be published entire in the NEWS of June 13. So much space in this issue had been devoted to Memorial day before said address was received that it would be impossible to publish the address this week without condensing it, which would be equivalent to spelling it.-ED. News.
Connecticut western news., 1888-06-06
SALISBURY.

Memorial day exercises here were forming, meeting at the depot comrades from Millerton, N. Y., then marching to the cemetery visiting and decorating each soldiers grave, then the following exercises: Prayer, by Rev J. c. Coda ard 1; reading of the roll of honor, by Rev J. H. George speaking, by Rev
 D. Phillips and benediction by Rev l..
 H. Reid. The Holley Mfg Co.'S band added to the interest of the occasion.
 Our comrades report excellent treat ment at Falls Village. All the graves of deceased soldiers in adjoining towns were visited and fine supper awaited the veterans on their return to Lake ville
Connecticut western news., 1888-06-06
Business Cards.

J.B. LAR RDENDERGH. 4 TTORNEY and Counsellor at Law, Judge of A Probate, etc. Canaan, Conn
Connecticut western news., 1888-06-06

"OUSATONIC LODGE, Ne. 8l. V and A. ReRular communication. 0fcss nd and Fourth Saturday of each month.
Connecticut western news., 1888-06-06

IACOB SMITH, dealer in first-class Pianos O and Organs. and small instruments. Terms easy, Satisfaction guaranteed. Warerooms Mahaiwe building, Ct Harrington Mass.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-11-01
ITEMS FOR HoRsEMEN.

Barrett Brothers have bought the great
Nelson stallion, Col. West
1t is one weakness Of the human family to
think well of anything which is costly, and
the more expensive thing is the higher is il
held in the estimation of those who possess
it. The real value Of anything generally
represents its appreciation by the possessor
This is especially true in regard to horses. A
horse that cost good round sum is always
held in high esteem by those who have the
courage to invest in such an animal. 1t is,
therefore, an incentive to better care and
treatment to be the owner of better class
OF horses. A well-bred, well developed
horse of any kind, as rule, receives more
attention at the hands Of those who have
been in the habit of owning nothing but
scrubs, than the more worthless kinds which
such owners have been accustomed to hand
ling. In this way the introduction of good
horses has two-fold advantage. 1t in
creases the value of the horse stock of the
owner. and encourages better treatment.
This last idea is by no means a small lite m {
be taken into consideration in this connec-
ton. Many men who have made the hand
ling OF horses success have found their
starting point in the ownership of some in
dividual animal that might not have been es-
pecially valuable, but a little above the aver
age, which they had been accustomed to
handling. With all these facts In mind is it
not a little strange that more of our breeders
and owners Of horses do not step out of the
old ruts? This matter is as apparent in the
handling Of one kind Of horses as another
National Stockman.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-11-01
Election Returns In City Hall.

Ira G, Stockbridge has hired City Hall for
next. Tuesday highland proposes to display
election returns there. He has made arrange
ments with the Western Union to run
special wireinto the hall and furnish special
operator. The election news will be sent di-
rect from Boston to the hall and will be dis.
played on blackboard, as fast as received
The admission will be 10 cents and for re-
served seat 25 cents. n Good order will be pre-
served, so that ladies who are interested in
the election can go and hear the earliest news.
Good music will be provided to fill up the in
tervals between the dispatches. Half fare
on the railroads has been arranged for people
out of town who wish to obtain the returns.
This plan will be great improvement over
the usual method of standing about the
streets in the cold and picking up detached
scraps of information The sale of reserved
seats will take place at Stockbridge's next
Saturday morning.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-11-01

The schooner Young Sultan landed 10000
pounds of cod and paddock yesterday.
Oscar Rolfe, son of Lemuel Rolfe of Deer.
ing, broke his ankle yesterday afternoon.
Yesterday was the last discount day and
the clerks in the Treasurer's office were busy
receiving taxes.
The weighing of the mails at the post Office
is finished, which has been going on for foul
weeks, and the increase is very large over
that Of four years ago.
The quick freight car from California,
which brought the first raisins to TwitchelI,
Champlin & Co., mentioned in Wednesday,
PRESS, came via the Grand Trunk.
The lighthouse steamer Iris now being re.
paired at Central wharf will be tried today
She has new boiler and other improve
ments.
Lobster thieves have been operating al
Long Island lately, Ansell johnson having
had $50 large Holsters taken from his cars
and Emery Cushing losing about 100.
Owing to the exceedingly wet weather this
fall the reservoir will not be completed un-
til next summer. The work employs from
$50 to $50 men and 80 TO 80 teams.
The attorney general of New Brunswick
has requested the department Of justice to
apply for the extradition from the United
States Of William ]. Best, on the charge OF
shooting E. NJ. Batson, with intent to kill, III
Campobello. The prisoner is now in custody
in this city.
The vast weight of the mud deposited by
the dredges alongside the bulkhead of piles
and planks in Back Cove, has broken
down the end of it next behring's bridge and
spread out into the channel, but recently
dredged out.