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Connecticut western news., 1888-12-19
SH EEElE0,D.

The Housatonic Valley Methodist ministers association held the monthly meeting here last Tuesday Dec 11th. The meeting was characterized by the earnest spirit for the interests of the churches through this section, and the low tone of spirituality was much deplored.
 Rev. J, L. Jenkins.D D. of Pittsfield gave the lecture at M nnorial hall last Friday evening. Subject. Expression and some of it's Nodes" It N as lecture fresh anl suggestive, stimulating to thought and was much appreciated by the audience wlo only felt sorry that it need to be abbreviated on account of the evening train coming at such an early hour.
 Rev Harry Adams. of the theological seminary, Hartford, whose home Is in Mill River. Mass preached in the Con- gregational church tue last two Sundays
 Christmas Services in the Congrega- tional and NJ E churches will be held Christmas eve.
 How would 1t look in Ashley Falls if some of the interest accruing from leg acv given for the maintainance of preach ing in that village. should be devoted to the support of that Golly young man and minister who lives among them and is doing about all the service that is done there? Or must it he nsed to help maintain ..poor(? pastorless' church near byp
Connecticut western news., 1888-12-19
SIA A R tDN.

Christmas is near at hand; the NJ. E Sunday School Is to have an entertain- ment appropriate to the occasion, consisting of speaking and singing, and a supper in the basement of the church on Xmas eve. The Congregational Sunday School, we hear, Is going to have a tree.
 Again death has entered our midst this time taking one of nrlr old inhabi- tauts. Mrs Polly c. Haisht. who has been a great suff rer for long time, with dropsy. She passed away very quietly. so much SD that the watcher with her hardly perceived 1t till all was over. She Is no doubt at rest with her Savior
 Elwin N. Whitney has returned from d trip to M ,dona, Mattawan and other places in York state. He has been to see the Rev J. Il Michell, our former pastor of the NJ. E church.
 Skates have been in great demand. Silver Lake Is frozen over, and the yonng people inst enjoyed themselves all day Saturday. and in the evening some of the clerks had a few turns on the smooth surface. A few of them have hard work to navigate, in conse- qnence of some hard tunks on the ice If they didn't get crackel the ice dit.
 The merchants are all hnsv selling Christmas goods. .. B. DAkin < Co
Connecticut western news., 1888-12-19
CUPID'> ID A RTA.
STRIKE SOME OF EvANGELINEs BACHELORS
 AND MAIDENS.

STRIKE SOME OF EvANGELINEs BACHELORS
 AND MAIDENs.
 Many of our readers will remember the articles published in THE NEWS in the issues of March 24 and 3l, 1880 (leap year) when, in compliance to the request of '' Evangeline," whose letter appeared in the issue of March r, 1880, a list of the eligible gentlemen of this village and East Canaan, together with description of ca h, was published, and in the following week, April '. 1880, were given in rhyme, the initials of the marriageable ladies. In glancing over these articles, we are led to publish the following facts. The beauty and of twenty-five bache- lors and widowers, young and old, residiug in this village, were described n glowing terms, ten of whom have fallen victims to Cupid's dart, one now belug wilower, 'snd ten still remain in single bl-ssedness, clinging fondly to the hope that some fair maid may yet approach them with matrimonial U upon us, when. alas! these poor, modest yonths will again be left out ill the cold for four years more. Two of the number mentioned have died.
 In East Canaan, of the sixteen described, nine have succumbed to the attractions and entreaties (?) of the other sex, and seven are still unfettered.
 Of the ladies, eleven have changed names. one of whom Is now a widow, bnt We dare not say that leap year was taken advantage "f in their cases and, i've tremble at the mention) eighteen remain fair young (?) mailens.
 There now remain less than two weeks of leap year, the golden oppor- tunity. and we wonll suggest to those still iu the matrimonial field, that they ''m marry in haste, and ignore the latter part of the old adage, We are ready with congratulations for each and for all, and if, for any there seems no release, and foui years more must roll around before they have another oppor- tunlty, we will wish them "Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, and say in consolation ten,pus fugit, and 1892 Is not far dis ant.
Connecticut western news., 1888-12-19

have added another clerk to their already large corps. John c. Smith IS the favored one.
 The ladies of the M. K church had a sociable at the parsonage last Wednes- day evening. All that attended had q very good tune and $9 were realized.
 At the annual election of Hamilton - No 54 F. X A. M, Dec 2, the following officers were elected and appointed; A. R. Woodward w. M; R. c Bunting 5. W; c. H.. Brown, Jr., w; H. W. Roberts. treas; J. M Reed, sec; Rev B. N Lewis, chaplin; V. D. Ten Brock, $. D; Charles Bartram, J D; Charles Lnucks, 5, $; G G. Hitchcock, J. s.; B Cravagan, r, Ter. The installation Is on Jan 4, S9, with supper ill the town hall.
 Joe, said in the Amenia Times last week.. that w. E. Gibbs was on the sick list" We would like to know if saii Gibbs Is one of the latest arrivals in town As we have lived here all of our life we must confess our ignorance of any such man.
 Mrs More, of Bangall, N Y, Is visiting at her daughters, Mrs A. NJ. Cards.
 Ten babies have been born in "Old School district No 6" during the year 1888. The length of said district, is about one mile, bee line. Next.
Connecticut western news., 1888-12-19
CANAAN . ALLEY.

Philip Ham, of Clayton, is canvas sing for Pictorial History of the Bible"
 Horace Rockwell, who went west about twenty years ago, Is visiting old friends here
 Scott Parmalee went away Sunday morning and returned with house. keeper f"r life.
 Miss 'Etta Ames held meeting at Wadsworth school house last Sunday afternoon, with a very full attendance Clayton, Sheffield. Southtield, North Norfolk and Canaan Valley were represented.
 We wish to thank your Southfiell correspondent for the offer of assistance In our post-otfice matters, yet we fail to see where the help comes in.
Connecticut western news., 1888-12-19
NO R FOLK.

The Bsttell Chapel was dedicated last Thursday. It was we'll filled by an appreciative audience, who listened with great deal of interest to the following programme Music by the choir Invocation by Rev John D-Peu Hymn Presentation of deed. bv Hon Robbins B .ttell Scripture Lesson by R-v J. A Tnwle Address by Rev Mir Perrin, of rorrington, Rev Mir Good enough of Winchester and Dr Eddy of Canaan, all uf whom were eloquent in their praise of tne builling, and they rendered many tributes of our gratitude to the generous donors. all closing with another hymn and the benediction
Connecticut western news., 1888-12-19
SlOck h0l llRra M MeefluR.a.

At the annual meeting of the stockholders of the Conn Western railroad held in Hart ford yesterday the following directors Were elected: John s. Wilson, John w. Brock, w. w. Gibbs, Charlemayne Tower, Jr., Arthur E. H. Barnum, Henry Gay, Jeffrey 0. Phelps, J H. Appleton, H. A. Bottsford, Frederick Miles. Subsequently, the directors met and elected John $. Wilson president, and E. R. Beardsy secretary and treasurer. The appointment of d successor to oSuperintendent McNeil was left with the new president and the executive committee.
 The annual meetiuu of tho stackh elders of the Housatonic railroad was held yesterday at Bridgeport, anHthe old board of officers Was reelected. The annual report shows the gross receipts to have been S1,0S7 ,413.41. The Operating expenses were S645 ,474.O4 and the net earnings S441 ,939.39.
Connecticut western news., 1888-12-19
His BusinesH BOOlning.

Probably no one thing has caused such general revival of trade at w. H. Camps drug store as their giving away tn thelr customers of so many free trial bottles of Dr Kings New Discovery for Consumption. Their trade is simply enormous in this very valuable article from the fact that it always cures and never disappoints. Coughs, colds, asthma, bronchitis, croup, and all throat and lung diseases quickly cured. You can test it before buying by getting a trial bottle free, large size $l. Every bottle warranted
Connecticut western news., 1888-12-19
SOUTH CANAAN.

Mrs Merwin has been more unwell of late, but Is now recovering.
 Miss Minute Gilbert closed her school on Friday. The parents and friends of the pupils Were invited to school exhibition, consisting of dialogues, recitations etc.
 It IS understood that there is to be an entertainment for the Sunday School on Xmas eve, with appropriate exercises. music, etc and the usual Xmas tree, bearing fruits of many kinds.
 The Society of Xtian Enleavor hold regular meetings every Sunday evening.
 Miss Hattie Willard las returned from quite an extended trip to the west, visiting friends and relatives
Connecticut western news., 1888-12-19
Pointers.

The report of the condition of the Nationol Iron Bank appears elsewhere.
 Now read Geo L. Parsons special advertisement concerning holiday goods. All his wares are usefu, as we'll as handsome.
 E. Hollister X Son, of Ct. Burlington. are not only showing a very desirable and useful stock of holiday goods at tempting prices but they offer to pay car fare one way from certain villages on 8 purchase of 5000 or both ways on S2O OO Their new advertisement ex- plains 1t to you. Read it.
Connecticut western news., 1888-12-19
LA K EVDI.l E.

Christmas goods? Why, J. M. Cornell certainly caught Ss.nt,. Claus first. His bronzes, bisk images, vases, mirrors, frames, toilet sets, etc., and as to toys, games, blocks. clocks, sleds and silver ware-why-well, he takes the cake. !" If you want to see fine assortment go in before the cholcest are sold.
Connecticut western news., 1888-12-19
CHAPINVlLLE.

. Mrs Burton. Emmons has recently erected family monument, of Quincy granite, in the cemetery at Eat Canaan
 Mrs Emmons goes to Ponghkeepsie this week to remain during the winter.
Connecticut western news., 1888-12-19
lSO R N.

REED-At Sharon, Dec. 2, a son to Fred M. Reed KLEBEs-At Sharon, Dec 13, a son to MT Wm. Klebes.
 BoswoRTH-At south Canaan, Dec 11th, a
 daughter to MT Allen Bosworth.
Connecticut western news., 1888-12-19
M ! R R lE ID.

RoRABAcK-PARKER. In Lee, Dec IA, by the Key c. ,s. Landon, George Roraback, super iniendent of the Chester Granite Works, to Miss Adelle Parker, of Lee. PARMALEE-H1NEs-At Sourhfleld, Mass, Dec 9. by the Rev A. N. Benedict, Walter s. Parmalee and Esther Hines.
Connecticut western news., 1888-12-19

E. Hollister & Son,
 Ct. Burlington, Mass
 The most important ques- tion for the week before Christmas is, What shall I give for a CHRISTMAS PRESENT? It would be us less for us to make a suggestion or try to enumer- ate our goods adapted to the HOLIDAY TRADE, but a glance at our large stock might suggest what you are looking for.
 We have for the Holiday Trade a large lot of fine Hand Emb. Linen Han l. k srchiefs, Silk Handker- chiefs, Gents Mufners and Gents Colored Silk Hand kerchiefs.
 Fine Table Linens, in sets aud by the yard.
 Furs of all kinds.
 Fine Silk Scarfs from $1.25 to S12.OO. ; Fancy Goods in Brass, Etc., Hand Glasses, Shay ing Glasses, Etc.
 Thursday We shall put on sale 25O SMYRN X RUGS at 20 per cent less than the regular price.
 Special prices on all Cloaks, Wraps, Newman kets, Jackets, Etc. Just . received a line of Newman kets at S4. 79. This is less than manufacturers price.
 Oar :are paid one way from Canaan, Falls Village, VanDeusenville, Housa- tonic, Glendale and Stock bridge on a purchase of $l0. Both ways on $20. E. Hollister & Son, Great Harrington, Mass MflKf!1jn< M)fl|11K7177f'@!!!:||If11jjn<
Connecticut western news., 1888-12-19
NEWSPAPERS and MAGAZINES
1t Club Rates.

At Club Rates.
 Publishers Our
 Price. Price American Agriculturist, N. Y...... $1.5O $1.35 Ballou's Magazine, Boston, ....... 1.50 1.35 Berkshire Courier, new subs., 200 1855 Gt Burlington Mass. renewals, 200 l.95 Carpentry and Building, N. Y..... 100 .85 Century Magazine, N. Y ..... ..... 400 3.75 Conn. Western News, . new subs., 200 175 Renewals, with another paper) 200 1855 Demorest's Magazine, N. Y. ...... 200 1855 Frank Leslie's Popular Monthly. 800 2.75 Harper's Monthly Magazine, N. Y., 400 3.35 '' Bazaar, .... 400 3.45 Household, Brattleboro, Vt... 1.10 .95 Independent, NY .......... 800 285 Ledger, NY .... ....... .... 800 2.65 Nor,h American Review, NY ..... 500 4.50 Popular Science Monthly. NY. =. 500 4.50 Scribner's Magazine, N. ' ...... .. 800 2.75 Waverly Magazine, Boston ....... 400 3.75 Yankee Blade, Boston, new subs. 100 30 Hundreds of other Periodicals at similarly low rates. ag- Send for Price List.
 q. III. Pease'. SulDsc ripttOn Agency,
 Canaan, Conn.
Wichita eagle., 1888-09-04
African Prince and Gentleman.

According to the testimony of Sir
Samuel Baker. Euin Pasha and Henry
N. Stanley. there is one chief in Central
Africa who is worthy of the title of gen.
tieman. His name is Anfni and he
rules over the region made famous in
Rider Haggard's remarkable novel.
''She." He is described as a portly, well
dressed man of middle age, who is pos
sessed Of Unborn tact, never asks for
presents and is not inquisitive about the
private affairs of his guests. Since the
Arabs began trading in his country, An
tini has been able TO procure many arti-
cles of European manufacture.
DR.. Emin SAYS that Anfini Is the only
negro prince he has met to whom cloth
ing and whatever other civilized appli-
ances have found their way TO his coUn-
try have become Indispensable. He
dresses in English fannels and is scru-
pulously clean. He is the only native in
the central regions Of the dark continent
who habitualiy uses plates and metal
spoons at his meals When Or Emin
was his guest bananas and other food
were passed around on china dishes. Ills
people never presume To appear IN public
In nude condition, but all are decenriy
wrapped in skins and bark clothing.
Times.
Wichita eagle., 1888-09-04
G., A. X, Attention.

We are happy to announce that our line
has made ample provisions for cars to run
through solid trains to Columbus, Ohio
leaving all points in time to reach Column
bus on Monday, September 10, and be in
time for the big parade, Tuesday, Septem-
Der IL. Remember these trains viii leave
your city SO as to reach Missouri river
points on the evening of the Sth Exact
leaving time will hereafter be furnished
Arrangements will be made to make very
fast time, and the we'll know popularity
of this line for taking care of large crowds
insures the bulk of the business for the
Great Rock Island Route. by taking
this route you will not be annoyed about
connections and transfers.
One cent per mile is the rate: or, as low
as the lowest. Through Pullman sleepers
will accompany these trains, and suf-
ficient number of our world renowned
dining cars will take care of the hungry
If you are going east to any point or in
tend sending your family, remember that
the c. X. * y. is the route No other line
pretends to offer equal facilities. Engage
your sleeping cars at once, by applying at
Rock Island city ticket Office 200 + Doug
las ave. &. A. RUTHERFORD, Tkt. Agt
dtFl-1t
Wichita eagle., 1888-09-04
Life of "A Rancl,m An.

A ranchnan's life il a pleasant and
healthy one, although varied with u good
deal of hardship and anxiety. To be
successful they must be- strong. ablo
bodied men, capable Of enduring all
kinds of hardship and privation. and
should also be patient, shrewd and enter
prising. The fare ID plain and substan-
tial, and where a ranchman keeps pigs
and chickens and has a vegetable garden
he can have it sufficiently varied Many
of them, however, live on salt pork.
canned goods and bread. and do without
milk and butter. but this il incxcusablc.
as out of herd Of cattle they can easily
get few cows for milking. Breakfast
Is generally taken at half past a. M.
and as soon as this il finished, or some
times before it is commenced, one or two
of the men hunt the band Of saddle horses
and drive them 10 corral, when each man
whose work will necessitate his riding
ropes his horse, saddles INN and rides Off
to his task, whatever II may be, perhaps
hunting lost horses, seeing TO the fences
or driving back any stock that NAV have
got beyond the fences ard which II Is
highly desirable should be- kept inside,
such, for instance, as thoroughbred bulls.
w. Lynn Wilson IN Detroit Free Press.
Wichita eagle., 1888-09-04

In the line Of physics or natural phiio-
sophy, there sre errors in common AZ
ceptatjon TO a degree that Is truly alton
ishing That II. that there u great dan
ger Of the worlds blowing up from I'D
explosion of na1urai ga How could
there be- an explosion without coanbts-
ton? How coulo there be any conbas-
ton without Oxygen? How could there
be any oxygen without cir? How could
air settle in q deep boring when the
pressure Of the gas is 80 much greater
than the air itselfS
II Is well known that fresh powder can
be put into a cano)n that contains hrs
with perfect safety. il the ''thurnber"
docs his duty-does not let a draft u air
pass through the chamber Of the gun.
The powder cannes explode without air
oxygen So with natural ga. IL can
not explode 50 long a. II IL 10; subjected
to both beat and sir.-Edwin Water In
st. Louis Eepuolic-
Wichita eagle., 1888-09-04
Interesting.

AS so many contradictory statements
have been made, the '''Ffisco Line" de-
sires to impress upon the public generally
that their rates, limits, stop-Over privileges
and conditions of cheap excursion tickets
to Columbus, o., ana return, which are on
sale at Wichita September Z, s and 9, will
be as liberal as those of any other line.
With the view of furnishing ample &C
commodations for their patrons, the
"'Frisco Line" have added additional
Pullman sleepers, elegant chair cars and
day coaches 10 their regular equipment
during the time the Increased travel is ex-
pected. Choice of many different routes
given via st. Louis to purchasers. Bear
in mind this line has two daily express
trains to St. Louis without change, max
ing direct connection in St. Louis Union
depot with all eastern lines.
W. ID. Murdoch, ticket agent, 122 North
Main street. will cheerfully furnish any
further information desired.
w. G. MELVILLE,
Travelling Passenger agent Frisco line, ST.
Louis, Mo 93 5t
Wichita eagle., 1888-09-04

To members /. o. o. T., their families, friends and
the public
| For the meeting of the Sovereign Grand
| Lodge l. o. 0. F.. to be held at Los An
geles, California September il 10 u, 1883,
inclusive, the Santa Re route has made the
| following rates and offers a choice OF all
| the routes; also the advantage of special
| excursion trains, 10 be run for the ACCOM-
| odation of Odd Fellows, their families,
| friends and Others.
The "Odd Fellows of Kansas have ar
| ranged to entertain the members of the
fraternity ell route to Los Angeles, at To-
peka and Wichita, Kansas, and the Santa
fe route Will tender grand compliment
tary banquet at the famous Phoenix Hotel,
Las Vegas Hot Springs, New Mexico. In
order TO carry out the program special ex-
cursion trains will leave Kansas City
Monday, September 10, and run in accord
ance with the following itinerary:
First day: Monday. September 10, leave
Kansas City 1915 a. m, reception and
entertainment AT Topeka.
Second day: Tuesday, September Il.
Arrive at Wichita go a. m. Reception
and entertainment given by the /. 0. O.
+. and citizens of Wichita. Leave Wich-
tia ) p. m.
Third day: Wednesday, September 10
Arrive La Junta a. NJ. Here the excur-
sion will be joined by the special train
from Denver, Colorado Springs and
Pueblo, containing the Colorado delega-
ton. Arrive Ration $50 a. ~, breakfast.
Arrive at Las Vegas loo p. M. dinner
Leave Las Vegas LOO p. m. FOR the Las
Vegas Hot Springs, arriving there about
2 p. N. Here during the afternoon the
eXcursionists will have an opportunity for
rest, recreation and sight seeing at this de
lightful resort, aud in the evening grand
complimentary banquet will be given by
the Santa Fe route 10 ali members of the
excursion, whether odd Fellows or not,
and this circular will be considered as an
invitation to same. Leave Hot Springs l
a. m.
Fourth day: Thursday. September 18th
Arrive Santa Fe ESQ a. m. 4 portion of
the day will be spent by the eXcursionists
in this ancient. religious and civil capital
full o. interest TO every stranger. Leave
Santa Fe 3 p. M, arrive at Albuquerque
$50 p. M, for supper. Leave Albuquerque
p. III.
Pifth day: Friday, September 14th.
Arrive at Winslow for breakfast, a. m.
Leave $50, arriving at Canon DiablO
about $50 Stop OF ten minutes VIII be
made here for inspection of This "hideous
cash in the face OF nature" Arrive az
Williams p m. Tor dinner. Peach Springs
for supper at Z p. m.
Sixth day: Arrive at Barstow, Cal,
for breakfast. San Bernardipo dinner, ar
rive Los Angeles at 3 p. N.
Returning from Los Angeles choice of 30
different routes To Wichita and the east
20 dollars-round trip-6o DAYS limit.
Purchasers can go anytime If they do not
wish TO join the regular excursion
W. d. MURDOCH.
Pass. Ticket Agt., l22 Main ST.. and Union
depot. ds1-17t
Wichita eagle., 1888-09-04
Fashions of Ancient Times.

Heliogabalus Is said 10 have been the
first TO wear robe of pure silk. The
emperor, one of the most unworthy and
debauched of rulers, who made his horse
a consul, had Il senate Of women. over
whom his mother presided, which pre-
scribed all the modes and fashions. The
Emperor Aurelian i sud 70 have refused
his wife robe of pure silk, on account
of its excessive cost. Indeed il was not
until more than five centuries after the
Christian era thst silkworms were
brought from the east and introduced
into Constantinople by some monks in
the time of Justinian.
Purple was always much admired nv
the ancients, the dye coming from the
murex. as is well known. The color was
thought finer the darker it was. Under
Augustus violet and bright red became
fashionable coiors rs well az scarlet, and
were soon worn by all who could afford To
do so, but Nero and Caesar afterwarcl re-
served amethyst and purple for imperial
use exclusively.
Bright colors were disused in mourn
ing-when the Romans were black, or T.
dark gray. and matrons. especially, APP
peared in public III dark clothes, dshev-
eled hair and without ornaments. In the
autumn respectable ladies who were at
all religious dressed themselves upon u
certain day in robes of ''murrey," or dead
leaf color, in which they made cxpiatory
sacrifices, the clothing being afterward
scrupulously destroyed. the idea being
that any evil which impended upon tho
wearer might pass into her tunic and
thus be carried Off in flame. The expia-
ton, if fully carried oft, was most COM
fortably supposed to be sufficient for q
whole year of peccadilloes. Godey's- 4
Wichita eagle., 1888-09-04
National Progress. of Rn.-is.

The Russians, says All English paper,
are moving rapidly on every line that
makes for national progress Scientific
exploration is being carried on in many
different directions; laboratories and OBJ
servatories are being founded, and rail-
ways opened at wonderfully rapid rate.
There are now 1s, 500 miles Of railway
open for traffic in Russia OF thus the
state owns about one-ffth only. The
Russians are independent Of foreign IA
tons for coal iron, oil and mechanical
skill, and the foreign element Is being
eliminated from Russian works, 50 that
the progress Of the empire is taking place
on a wide basis.-Chicsso Herald
Wichita eagle., 1888-09-04
Life of Young Leh~-~

Concerning bh~,eTs, experts cay that
young crus;aceans have TO ke put ia tie
sea &lnos. a. son a. Ea,ched, and they
begin TO fesd vossciorsly. They are
born with sense enough 20 know ,hzr
lobsters MAKE delicious for,d. and tlsey
attack che another savAsely and hun
graly. For few dave tbey SWIM On tbs
surface, where they end tho food suited
to it,sir early rs4.irsznG..- Here their
Obstruction IL ersormoss. In few DAYS
the Holsters walking Or crawling rneu-
bers are developed and be sinks TO ths
botton. where be makes his boSs-
Chicago Herald.