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Connecticut western news., 1888-10-03
BERKSHIRE COUNTY.

Dalton Congregationalists are build ing parsonage.
 Col Dudley Sampson, of the British army, and Mrs Sampson are in Lenox.
 Stockbridge, West Stockbridge and Housatonic post-ofices are now money order offices.
 Williams college has more students this year than ever before, every dorml- tory is filled.
 John Ryan, machinist, formerly of Pitts6eld, died recently at Jacksonville, Fla, of yellow fever.
 The w. c. T. U. of Lee has offered prizes to the pupils of the high school, for essays on the subject of Temperance
 Lenox turned out en nsasse to witness the club races at Lee, many notables were present, and many handsome cos tunes displayed.
 The number of Sisters in the St Mary's parochial school at Lee has been increased to eight, four having arrived recently.
 Pittsfeld congratulates itself upon it's healthful climate, there is not case of epidemic disease within it's borders, nor has there been for some time.
 Albert Hyde, who has been ticket agent at the station in Pittsfeld, of the Boston and Albany road for the last twenty years, dropped dead of heart disease in the ticket office at noon Sun day. He leaves widow and one son, who was employed in the ticket office with him.
 The New Bedford Standard says "Country postmasters are not always up to the modern postal system. One of them in the western part of the state, not long ago. received letter bearing special delivery stamp and kept Ii several days, waiting for the person addressed to come along and pay the ten cents he supposed to be due.' Could it have been in Berkshire | The marble for the palace to be erectrd at Lenox by MT Westinghouse, of air brake fame and fortune, is now being quarried near that place. It is said that this will throw all othe, American palaces into the shade. Its cost when finished and furnished will run into millions. It is said that MI Westinghouse, while in Italy recently bought title and an estate for his so1 and heir, now lad, who may be seer dressed after the style of Willais' paint ing of the Princess in the Tower, out driving over the Lenox hills with his mother Harper's Bazaar.
Connecticut western news., 1888-10-03
FALLS VILLAGE.

l. P. Hornbeck was in New York last week selecting new stock of goods, comprising all the latest styles of wraps jackets, cloaks and large and fine assortment of the latest patterns of dress goods, which will be shipped the first of the week.
 A large number from here attended the Great Harrington fair last week.
 Wallace VanTassel and Miss Mary Kiuzer were married, at the residence of the brides parents, by Rev D. M. Moore, last Thursday, and went to Hud- son on their wedding tour.
 Seth Morris has accepted situation in car shop in Hartford.
 Thomas Barnard has left his situation at the railroad shops and returned to Long Island city, from whence he came to this place.
 The shops of the railroad company all resumed work Monday morning, after two weeks shut down.
 A child of Charles Beckley, of Lime Rock, was buried last Friday, Rev O. H. Reynolds, of the M. B. church, officiating.
 The election in this town (Canaan) resulted in the election of the democra- tic ticket. Stephen Brigner, James H.. flakes, dem. and Dwight Brinton, rep selectmen ; H. 0. Crandall, town clerk; Orville Hosford, registrar W. H. Chapin, auditor. License was carried by 34 majority.
 MT and Mrs Barney Smith have commenced housekeeping in the house next to Anthony Boyle's. They were kindly remembered in the matter of gifts. We should say so, as the list sent for publication covers nearly six pages with description of gifts and names of donors. It will not be advis- ble for us to publish such list and establish precedent for publishing lists of wedding presents if we did we should soon find our columns monopo- hzed by that class of items. Suffice to say, the gifts were useful and elegant and their value must have been nearly or quite $5OO.OO. ED. NEWS. MT and Mrs Smith desire to say they shall hold in grateful remembrance one and all who presented the gifts or tokens o1 friendship.
 U. H. Miner, of this place, and Harry Sedgwick, of Cornwall Hollow, arc attending the Bay State Fair in Spring field. Both have some choice cattle or exhibition there. If anyone can exhibit finer Holstein bull than MT Miner owns, then the judges will need magni flying glasses to detect superior points.
Connecticut western news., 1888-10-03
lIAkEVILLE.

Miss Laura Weed commenced her boarding school with 26 scholars.
 Tine democrats held a campaign meet ing in Barton's hall, Millerton, last Fri day evening" The addresses were made by Hon N. Wood and Richard B. Cor nell. The music was furnished by O. Benjamin's band of Lakeville.
 Fred R. Dart, of Newington, visited Will Bradley few days last week.
 Jerry Root is still confined to the house with illness.
 We are glad to see Matt behind the counter again. Hope he enjoyed his vacation.
 Geo. c. Davis son, Arthur, has been very sick with bowel complaint. He is attended by Dr Orton. They have hopes of his recocery. Mrs M. M. Williams Is able to sit up
 John Camp, of Norfolk, was in town last Friday, with load of vegetables.
 Potatoes are decaying quite badly in thls vicinity.
 Mir Moen's family returned to New York last Saturday. ! A party of fifty persons from Bostor arrived at the Wononsco house last week and expect to rusticate in this vicinity 1 for some time. ! We had a very hard frost here Friday and Saturday nights. OCCASIONAL.
Connecticut western news., 1888-10-03
CORNWALL BRIDGE.

The frost of Saturday night greatly changed the foliage and did some dam age to grapes and other fruit not gathered.
 The ladies are collecting money for the purpose of shingling the M. B. church, which badly needs it before winter sets in.
 George H. Beers returned home Thursday from visit to Hartford, New York and other places, being absent about two weeks.
 Charles H. Dobson was left by his unfaithful wife few weeks ago, she leaving her four children, from to years of age. He was a soldier in the navy and is Q very respectable colored man She has returned to Sandtown, where he married her some eight years ago. He forbids any person trusting or harboring her on his account. Chari- tably inclined persons would confer a great favor by giving him cast off clothing for the little ones, to protect them during the coming winter, and it will be thankfully received, as they are objects of charity. One glance at them would convince the most skeptical that they are needy.
 The young people from this place spent Friday evening at the home of Miss Marion Hatch, where 8 very enjoyable time was had
 Miss Jennie F. Bierce is visiting with friends in Sharon.
 Town meeting passed off very quietly. David l.. Smith and Ingersoll Reed, dem. and John w. Beers, rep. were elected selectmen; Wm. l.. Clark, d W. P. Sturges, d. and Orange Whitcomb. r. board of relief Wm Strattman, d. Orlandy Perkins. r. assessors Philo NJ. Kellogg, town clerk. License wss carried by 16 majority. The entire democratic ticket was elected for justi- ces of the peace. Twenty-six prohibi- tiOn votes were cast
Connecticut western news., 1888-10-03
THE NORFOLK TOWER.

The Norfolk Tower is the title of a ' column folio, (. non-partisan weekly newspaper published and designed especially for circulation in Norfolk and vicinity" The initial number appeared Sept. 20. The outside is printed in Hartford, and the inside is printed in Hartford, and we are told that it is purely Hartford enterprise, started by F. E. Cleveland & Co.,, of 66 State St. Hartford, Conn.,, who print number of outsides and insides for small towns, merely changing the local items to correspond with the heading of the paper. The name of F. s. Spsulding, editor, and Geo. I. Johnson, business manager. as we'll as "Tower Publishing O., Norfolk, Conn.,, publishers" appear at the head of the editorial column. MT Spaulding has for years been cor respondent for the CONNECTICUT WEST KRN NEWS, and has reluctlantly consen- ted to temporarily aid the new enterprise He assures us that The Tower will not injure THE NEWS any. Mir Johnson does now and has for years sold extra copies of THE NEWS at Norfolk. He is also an advertiser in 1t, and we have no fears but what our relations with The Tower will be friendly.
 Every one is willing that Norfolk peo- pie shall have weekly paper of their own if they desire it, but at the same time we can hardly say The Tower ''flls . long-felt want" We do not think such Q long-felt want exists in Norfolk. The Winsted Herald, THE NEWS, The Water bury American, and other county papers have always gladly opened their columns to Norfolk correspondence, and MT Spaulding will admit that we have always been anxious to see Norfolk represented every week in THE NEWS. We shall continue to publish Norfolk correspondence. Whoever takes both THE NEWS and The Tower will certainly keep posted in regard to Norfolk.
Connecticut western news., 1888-10-03
The Cremation of Calculus.

This is one of the yearly customs at some of our colleges. In the first place, Calculus, as some may not know, is a branch of mathematics, usually pursued during the Sophomore year, and as the examinations at the end of the year generally result in the slaughter of many of the students, this way is taken by the defeated ones to obtain revenge on the arch fiend.
 The exercises are little different each year, but this is what was done in June. 1888 A court was convened, the judge, jury, lawyers and witnesses all being students, and the trial took place, and 6 usual resulted in verdict of murder, though tue lawyer for the defendent tried to prove their client insane. The prisoner WAS then sentenced to be hung and the body buried, in the presence of the assembled multitude. An eff BY was then substituted for the student who had taken the part of Calculus, and the funeral train formed. The students all being dressed in the Oxford cap and gown, presented a very solemn and funeral appearance, quite befsting the occasion. After the execution the the funeral oration was delivered, and other speeches made, in celebration o the great event, and then comes the grand final, the cremation proper. Or . large raft anchored in the river was { beautiful set piece of fireworks, repre- senting Calculus stretched on the funer al pyre this was fired, and as it blazec up, showing him in all his glory a! large as life, and twice as natural, anC as the flames die down the whole raf sinks beneath the waves, and the feel ings of the students are expressed b. the mighty yell: "We are avenged Calculus is no more" Then the las sad rites being over the students dis persed to paint the town 8 brillian vermillion, which occupation lasted ia into the night.
 The custom is one of the most impor tant ones, and cost several hundred dollars each year, each class trying tt outdo it's predecessor. At one colleg this year the Sophomore class chartered . steamer and went with an invited party out on the Atlantic, having tn burial at sea. PROSPER"
Connecticut western news., 1888-10-03
WEST CORNWALL.

Douglas Gold left Monday for 8 course in the New York Medical coll ege.
 Miss Bessie Ocain is with friends in Amenia for couple of weeks.
 Mrs Squires and Miss Grace Liver more, of Bridgeport, are at s. J. Adam s
 Considerable stock was shipped from the Hill to Danbury fair this week.
 Messrs Fred Calkins and Walter Mallinson are happy over the recent arrival of a daughter in each of their households.
 The old board of selectmen were elected on Monday. Frank B. Wood and Hubert Pratt are the new school visitors. License was carried by a majority of sixteen. H. N.
Connecticut western news., 1888-10-03
KNOXVILLE.

J. T. Wynne addressed 8 political gathering at New Britain, Tuesday evening :. Rev D. D. Marsh will be installed at the First church, Thursday, Oct. A.. An emery wheel burst at Upson & Hart's on Wednesday. The iron guard prevented any damage.
 Charles J. Sanford, of Unionville, made fine showing of towering plants at the Cherry Park fair. :. There was no service at the M. B. church last Sunday, Mir Barto being detained at his universi- ty. The republican club of West Avon hold meeting every Friday even ing in the school house. Much interest is shown. MT Hurd, of Maplecroft, addressed the meeting Friday evening.
Connecticut western news., 1888-10-03
SOUTHFlELD.

Mrs Barry went from here to West field, where she is at work
 E. H. Knott went to Westfield last week.
 Mrs Ella Smith left for her home in Bridgeport last week.
 Boss Walling puts in few days work this week.
 Sociable as Mrs Hunts in Walter House, this week.
 Mrs Mary Prescott lately Mary Hor- ton) called at her old home last week.
 The heaviest frost ot the season came on Saturday night, freezing the ground some.
 The whip shop stopped for the fair Last week, starting up again this week.
Connecticut western news., 1888-10-03
A Popular InstitutiOn.

The repeated calls from business houses for shorthand writers and type writers as we'll as bookkeepers, has induced Prof. Loveridge, af the Yale Business College, to add new depnrt- ment for the purpose of specially quail flying students for that work. Much time and money is saved by the new method of individual teaching prac- ticed at this college. Full particulars may be learned by addressing Prof. R. 0. Loveridge, New Haven, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1888-10-03
COLEBROOK.

MT Luther Lawrence died at his resi- dence last week Tuesday, from blood poisoning.
 Mrs l.. Sparks, of Southfeld, spent a day or two in town last week.
 Miss Sarah Darlington left town last week and expects to spend the winter at Astoria, N. Y.
 Mrs G. W. Oles, who has been very sick for week or two, is now steadily improving.
 The family of MT J. H. Whiting will move to Winsted, for lthe winter, this week.
Connecticut western news., 1888-10-03
CANAAN VALLEY.

Rev Hiram Eddy delivered lecture at the school house Saturday night on the ''political situation
 Mrs Ellen Murphy and Mrs Tiffany are visiting at Wm. Sardam's.
 Mrs Charles Thompson, of Bridge port, is guest of her sister, Mrs Wallace Garfield.
 Abel Stevens and family spent Sun- day with his daughter, Mrs Atwood, in Great Harrington.
 Canaan Valley was we'll represented at the Great Burlington fair last week.
Connecticut western news., 1888-10-03
MoRRIsTowN, TENN, July 4, 1888,

MoRRIsTowN, TENN, July 4, 1888. The Swift Specific Co.,, Atlanta, Ga.:
 Gentlemen-Five years ago was so un- fortunate as to contract an extremely bad case of blood poison. My bones ached and my muscles began to swell and contract. I was under treatment of the physician from the inception of the disease until found that he could do me no good. Then, through the advice of friend began talk ing s. s. s. Your medicine seemed to have an immediate effect. took six bottles, and today am sound and well. That was two or three years ago, but have seen no evidence of the return of the disease, and l take this opportunity to thank you for what it has done for me. It saved my life. You can refer any one to me. R. M. WALL. FARMERsv1LLE, TEX, June 22, 1888. The Swift Specific Co.,, Atlanta, Ga.:
 Gentlemen-The mother of a member of our firm was afflicted with cancerous sore on her face for about twenty years. During the past few years it troubled her very much by continued pain and itching. She used your s. s. S., and the sore has disappeared and is apparently well. Should 1t break out again, will advise you.
 Very truly,
 PENDLEToN, YEARLY & RILEY,
 Druggists. Three books mailed free on application.
 THE SWIFT SPECIFIC CO.,, Drawer 3. Atlanta, Ga.
Connecticut western news., 1888-10-03
DISTRICT of Sharon, ss. Probate court

DISTRICT of Sharon, ss. Probate court, u Sept. 18th, 1888.
 Estate of Charity c. Judd, 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 to exhibit their claims for settlement. Those erly attested, within said time will be debarr- ed recovery. All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate pay ment to
 GIBSON GILLETT, Administrator. %. Address Lime Rock, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1888-10-03
Hartford and Connecticut Vest
 ern Railroad.

Runs from Hartfotd to Rhinebeck on the Hud- son river, where it connects wiih the
 N. Y. c. & H. R. Railroad.
 Commencing July 19. 1888.
 GOING WEST. 7.3O a. m. For Rhinebeck. l2.30 p m. For Hillerton lZO p. m. For Rhinebeck, connecting win trains on the N. Y. c. X H. R railroad. 3.47 p. m. For Millerton. GAO D. m. For Millerton.
 GOING EAST. 600 a. m. For Hartford. 9.45 a. m. For Hartford, connecting at Win sted for Waterbury and Bridgeport; at Simsbury for Westfield, Northampton, Williamsburg and Holyoke; at Hartford with express for Springfield and Boston and all points North and East arriving in Boston at 330 p. m. and for New Ha- ven, arriving at l.24 p. m; also for vii limantic, New London, Providence and New York. 800 p. m. For Hartford, connecting at Win sted for Waterbury and Bridgeport; at Simsbury for Westfield and HolyOke; at Hartford for New Haven, Springfield and Boston. 7.Os D m. For West Winsted. E. McNEILL, WALTER PEARCE, Superintendent. G.P. and T. A.
Connecticut western news., 1888-10-03
WEDNESDAY,, OCT. 8, 1888.

In order to secure new subscribers we will send THE NEWS until January 1889 for FIFTY CENTS. Please urge your neighbors to take trial trip with THE NEWS.
Connecticut western news., 1888-10-03

nISTRICT of Sharon, ss. Probate court, u Sept 13, 1888.
 Estate of Frederick Judd, 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 settlement. Those who neglect to present their accounts, properly attested, within said time will be debarred recovery. All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make immedi- ate payment to
 GIBSON G1LLETT, Administrator. P. O. Address Lime Rock, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1888-10-03
SHARON.

R. H. Miller and family stayed in their new house Saturday night for the first time.
 c. l.. Haight expects to move into his house recently purchased of R, H. Miller, this week.
 Miss Myra Hall has gone to Matta- wan, N. Y., visiting cousins on her fathers side.
 The farmers have all got their corn cut but s. B. Jewett. He planted late and expects to cut his corn late. We think the frost of Friday and Saturday nights has got the start of him.
 We have Q somnambulist in town, whose name is o. c. Williams. Last Monday night, we think he must have had one of his meandering spells, and took his corn knife, went into the mid. dle of his corn field and cut eight stacks of corn, tied the tops up with corn stalks and then woke up to find him self at work all alone. Thinking that this would not do he concluded to SC home and wait till morning when he could have some help. Since this time he has worked by day light.
 Hiram Traver is having a kitcher built on the south side of his house His son Charles does the job.
 Quite number of people are going to Danbury fair, this week, from here. Isaac T. Hoag has painted the exteri or of his house four colors. He has { very pretty and neat house. Georg' Smith, of Amenia, N. Y., was the artist
 Geo R. Smith, of West Cornwall spent Sunday with his parents. It is s' seldom that George comes h,.rne WI think it worth while to mention it.
 William forge has gone to Naugatucl with his brother, Charles, who is t. find some work for him in or around the rubber shops.
 Town meeting Monday, and botl sides are looking for victory.
Connecticut western news., 1888-10-03

nISTRICT of Sharon, ss. Probate Court, U Sept 10th, A. D. 1888.
 Estate of David s. Cartwright, 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 settlement Those who neglect to present their accounts, properly attested, within said time, will be debarred recovery. All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make immedi- ate payment to
 R1ENz1 H. STONE, Administrator, With the will annexed, estate of David s. Cartwright. Address Cheshire, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1888-10-03
Deferred Correspondence.
NORFOLK.

Lhs
 The Julians are to be here again this month . Just climb "The Norfolk Tower" and look at our new paper. J. K. Shepard and wife are taking Q foreign trip-have gone to Jersey j. .. The new chapel is approaching compile tion, the last thing, the seats, are being put in place The new library build ing lis advancing rapidly and from present appearances, promises to be one of the handsomest buildings in town. -. The boys who were before Justice R. I. Crissey, charged with breaking car windows. were discharged for lack of evidence. .. MT B. M. Moore had one of his dogs come home few days since with both eyes shot out. John Roberts was arrested and taken before Justice F. B. Porter, but as nothing could be proven against him he was discharged. :. Editor Vaill, of the Winsted Herald, was in town Mon day afternoon. What are we poor reporters to do when these full-fedged editors are prowling around and gobbling up all the news? Supposed to be in pursuit of something "flling' for his paper. Last Thursday night proved to be very bad time for the Norfolk Dramatic club-the rain keep ing many away-but all that attended were we'll paid for the wetting they got. The play, Won at Last," was sue cess, all doing we'll and carrying their parts with true appreciation of it's requirements. Miss Maggie Shea deserves especial mention, for the way in which she interpreted her part, but where all were good it is hardly fair to call names unless the whole cast is given. The play was repeated Friday night, and Saturday they forwarded $35 to the sufferers u5 Jacksonville.
Connecticut western news., 1888-10-03
NOTICE.

| statutes of Connecticut, notice is hereby given that the Board of Health of the town of North Canaan will meet at the Town Clerks office in said town, on the 1st Wednesday after the 1st Monday of October next lat one o'clock, p. m. for the purpose of electing officers for the ensuing year and transacting any other proper business.
 Dated North Canaan, Sept. 24, 1888.
 J. B. HARDENBERGH. Town Clerk
Connecticut western news., 1888-10-03
A WOlnan's Discovery.

"Another wonderful discovery has been made and that too by 8 Idly in this country Disease fastened it's clutches upon her and for seven years she withstood it's severest tests, but her vital organs were undermined and death seemed imminent For three months she coughed necessarily and could not sleep. She bought of us 8 bottle of Dr Kings New Discovery for Consumption and was so much relieved on taking first dose that she slept all night and with one bottle has been miraculously cured. Her name is Mrs Luther Lutz." Thus write W. c. Ham rick & Co.,, of Shelby, N. 0. Get free bottle at W. H. Camps Drug Store
Connecticut western news., 1888-10-03
Important Notice

Anticipating O large trade t7ais full zve hove completed OUT stoch 1n every bro7ach, and fur nish anything i7a t7ae
 Drug, Patent Medicine and
 Fancy Goods Line ot reasonable price for PURE articles
 Pure ground and 1ngrou7ad Spices i7a bz1lh, IS c department thot 1Ue glue special attention to, and oz1r increasing trade IS s7t61cieut evidepce that NO better co,a De secured.
 We Keep in stock tue largest assortment of TRUSSES in seUeral di1fere7at Doates SboWl- der Braces and Supports to 6e found outside of O city. A7ay- one i1a 1vant 1ve are co7e76deut of being able to 7ft.
 Bird Cages, Seed aud Song Rest0rer. Our StocE embraces many difere7at styles.
 .A11 orders by no0H 1UiW re- ceiUe prompt and careful nttention i7e eUery depnrtnoez1t. F: Y. W71iti31g & S01e,
 Greet Ba77i7e9t07o, .Mnss. Sept. 15th, 1883.