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Connecticut western news., 1888-10-31
FALLS VILLAGE,

A fire broke out in one of the tene- ments owned by the Water Power Co., and occupied by Daniel Houghran, Thursday afternoon, and in short time 8 large force had gathered with buckets, and as the building is in close proximity to the river, the flames were partially subdued giving them time to remove the furniture, which was taken to another tenement which was unoccu- pied. The roof was broken through and soon the fire was brought under control.
 Miss Anna Crandall was home from school at Bridgeport couple of days, returning Monday.
 Hon Henry Bishop and Daniel Daven- port, of Bridgeport, were advertised to lecture in Citizens hall Tuesday night in behalf of Cleveland and Thurman and the Democratic state ticket.
 A new lamp has been put up and 8 substantial gravel walk has been laid in front of the Dudley House.
 Ethan Bosworth has been spending Q couple of weeks with his people here, having been absent many months from months.
 Frank Reed has made notewor orthy Ou HIS DJ both of his barns and corn house.
 Thomas Bosworth has gone into the oyster business again and keeps them on hand at H. H. & Co.'S store.
 G. A. Randall has taken the contract to paint the building occupied by Mir Capron as Q jewelry store.
 Mrs J. B. Lester, of Springfield, was guest of friends here Friday.
 Frank Reed met with an expensive adventure Monday while at the yard of George Landon, whither he had gone to purchase some pigs. He considering it quite safe to leave his white Dobbin without tying, proceeded to catch the porcines, and when the meledious greet ing of the squealers reached the ears of the equine away he darted up the lane at breakneck speed, over rocks and through meadows, taking a bee line across lots for home. MT Reed found his animal at the division fence tremb- ling like an aspen leaf and the wagon by the lane fence, the worse for the journey without driver.
Connecticut western news., 1888-10-31
CLAYTON.

l.. A. Smith is out again but does not labor much yet. His brother, George Smith, of Afford, is with him and has put a new roof on his shop and helped him get in his crops. His daughter, Mary Lindsey, keeps house for him.
 Mrs Edward Green went to Winsted last week and stood the journey without much fatigue. Her daughter came after her. MT Green says he shall not go until after Cleveland is reelected, which he thinks will be next week.
 J. NJ. Shultz lost his horse Sunday night, was sick but short time.
 Rulaff Rood has been to Torrington with two loads of onions.
 The dam at Konkapot has lately been repaired.
Connecticut western news., 1888-10-31
GREAT HARRINGTON.

The Berkshire Woolen Company, whose factory is located ill that part of this village called Water street, suspen- ded business Saturday evening for an in definite period This suspension causes great sensation in town, as between two and three hundred persons will be thrown out of business The company failed about 12 years ago for large amount and paid at that time 46 per cent P. A. Russell is president of the company and Geo. B. Russell is treasurer.
 The Parish Aid society of the Episco- pal church has elected these officers for the ensuing year: President, Mrs J. A. Brewer vice-president, Mrs F. T. Whiting secretary, Mrs J. c. Wheeler; treasurer, Miss Sarah Turner directors, Mrs L. A. Lillie, Mrs c. Ticknor, Mrs J. F. Whiting, Mrs H. Y Robbins, Mrs B. D. Strong, Mrs l.. l., Jenkins, Miss Kate Gallup.
 H. c. Warner has been drawn az juror to the October term of tho Superior court at Pittsfeld, which began last week Tuesday.
 In the District court last week Henry Hyde, of this town, was fined $50, including costs, for cruelty to ami ntaa. and Patrick Burns, with Edward
Connecticut western news., 1888-10-31
SOUTH CANAAN.

Dr Henry M. Dean, of Muscatin, Iowa, has been called home by the fail ing health of his mother, (Mrs Harry Dean) MT Lee Dean, of Bridgeport, is also visiting his parents, and the only absent one, Mir Merwin Dean, of Chicago is expected to complete the reunion of the family under the home roof. It is seldom that family circle of eight children, is allowed to remain so long unbroken. Capt Harry Dean came in with the century and is therefore 8s years old and in comfortable health although somewhat disabled.
 The weather forms fruitful topic, as it seldom remains the same long enough to become at all monotonous.
 Wm Brightman has been quite sick with cold and fever, but is recovering.
Connecticut western news., 1888-10-31
Hawley, for the same offense were eacl

Hawley, for the same offense were each fined $5 and costs.
 Fred G. Capron, who has been en- ployed for some time in the Courier office as compositor, bid good bye to his friends Saturday evening, and has taken position in the Daily Democrat office at Danbury, Ct.
 The democrats had another rally at town hall last Thursday evening, with an address by District Attorney Hibb- ard, of Pittsfield.
 A prohibition meeting was held at the town hall Friday evening, with an address by Rev R. Aeger, of Beckett. They have also held three eveninbs of temperance and song, commencing Saturday and closing Monday evening. Addresses have been delivered by Rev A. w. Holt, of Boston, and others. Monday evening there was concert by Franklin and Smith. the campaign singers.
Connecticut western news., 1888-10-31
ASHLEY FALLS.

A quiet little reception was given the Rev Mir Temple and wife, at the resi- dence of Mrs Griffith, last Wednesday evening. when nearly forty of Mir Temples parishioners met to say good bye to their pastor All enjoyed the evening, though there was a sadness mingled with the pleasure, as each ex- pressed regrets that MT Temple and family so soon leave for their new home and new fields of labor, in South Bos- ton. We trust that what Is our loss is their gain.
 The funeral of MT w. s. Ferris was largely attended at his late residence last Friday morning, Rev MT Barnett, of Canaan, officiating. The floral tri- butes consisted of two beautiful wreathes of ivy leaves, with single cluster of white rosebuds in each, also pillow on which were the words, "Our Friend'' in purple immortelles.
 Our new pastor, Mir T. Richards, preached two excellent sermons last Sunday, and though he now feels him. self " stranger in strange land" we hope his people will gather around him and help him to feel "at home" and that much good may be done during his ministry with us.
Connecticut western news., 1888-10-31
COLEBROOK.

It is expected that George Langdon, of Plymouth, will occupy the Congre- gational pulpit next Sunday.
 Miss Katharine Darlington left home last Saturday and will spend the winter abroad.
 Miss Hattie Blakeslee, of Torringford, is visiting in town this week.
 Solomon Sackett reached home last Friday, after two months business trip for the Winsted Manufacturing Co.,
 Mrs William Bray m m is quite seri- ously ill at her home. pr Hubert, of Winsted, attends her.
 Forty-two names were put on the list to be made" by the registrars.
 The Rev Wm. H. Gilbert, of Norwalk. was in town over Sunday.
 Mrs Laura Roberts ia moving tc Winsted and expects to keep boarding house at that place.
Connecticut western news., 1888-10-31
GUNTON AND XHAM SPEAK AND SING FOR PROTECTION AT CANAAN, OCT a4th.

The republican rally at town hall last Wednesday evening was grand success. Many ladies were present. The hall was crowded and large number were un- able to gain admission. Every seat was occupied even after the aisles had been filled with chairs. Standing room was at Q premium, for the line of would-be listeners extended down the stairs and out on the lawn. About 40 prominent citizens of Norfolk were present. They game on the GAO p. m. train and at the close of the meeting returned home by tpecial train. On their arrival at Canaan they greeted the Canaanites with a shower of fireworks. Canaanites respond a, and painted the town red, white and blue with colored lights and a large bonfire in frons of the hall
 the Harrison and Morton club of North Mir Joseph Seldon and the Hon Joseph N. Cowles, of Norfolk, also occupied seats on the platform. The Harrison and Morton glee club of North Canaan sang at the opening and closing of the meet ing. Prof A. J. Maxham, of Brattle- borough, Vt., electrified the audience Dy Slu8luR S6foIdl SOul-SGlTIluR songs, both before and after the address, which was delivered by Prof George Gunton, of New York city, author of the celebra- ted book, "Wealth and Progress"
 MT Gunton was repeatedly interrupted by outbursts of applause. His text was that the democratic party are to-day, and have been since the days of Andrew Jackson, opposed to the policy of Pro- tection to Home Industries, and are now and have been in favor of foreign markets, low wages and free trade, and that the republican party were the founders, and have been and now are the champions, of our present protective system to home industries, high wages and home market. He also showed that the tariff Is not tax to the consu. mer and that protection means pros perity, and free trade means diversity.
 Messrs Gunton and Maxham are considered the Moody and Sankey oi the cam mpaign.
Connecticut western news., 1888-10-31
A Sound Legal Opinion

E. Bainbridge Munday Esq, County Atty, Clay Co.,, Tex. says: Have used Electric Bitters with most happy results My brother also was very low with Malarial Fever and Jaundice, but was cured by timely use of this medicine. Am satisfied Electric Bitters saved his life."
 MT D I Wilcoxson, of Horse Cave, Ky, adds, @ like testimony, saying: He positively believes he would have died, had it not been for Electric Bitters
 This great remedy will ward off as we'll as cure all Malaria Diseases, and for all Kidney, Liver and Stomach dis orders stands unequaled. Price soc and $1 % at W. H. Camps.
Connecticut western news., 1888-10-31
SOUTHElELD.

Rev MT Woodwell arrived home last week and resumed his desk again Sun day.
 Southtield Water Co. have 8 special meeting Thursday evening, Nov 1st.
 MT H. Palmer, who has been under the doctors care of late, is around again.
 Mir Turner has taken in MT Herrick and the company name is Herrick X Turner, lash makers and makers of whip centers. Success to them.
 H. l.. Barber was out last week among his whip customers.
 H. Fl Kasson is on another trip.
 MT and Mrs Henry Palmer visited their daughter and other friends in Connecticut last week.
Connecticut western news., 1888-10-31
EAST CANAAN.

Death has again cast it's dark shadow in our village, and taken another loved one, Mary Butler. For four weeks she has been battling for life with that dread disease, typhoid fever. Everything that human hands or medical skill could devise has been done for her, but to no avail. Last Wednesday morning, at an early hour. she peacefully passed away. Our hearts are filled with sympathy for the thus doubly bereaved parents, for the sister SO deeply bereft, and especially for the young man of her choice. who had prepared a home in which he expected to have placed the happy bride just week previous to her burial. How vain are all human expec- tations sad heart aches and gloom in the place of the bright and joyous days he had anticipated.
 Her funeral was attended from St Joseph's church Thursday morning, at 10 o'clock, by large circle of sorrowing friends, thence taken to Falls Village and laid by the side of her sister, whose death occurred one week previous to her own, the loss of which she never knew. We can but think what a surprise might await her as her feet reached the golden shore, to greet her sister, Lizzie, among the white robed throng Their songs are gone from the home where they unitedly rose so often, but we believe they are joined above. safe from all sin and suffering, beyond all earthly discord, forvver with the blest
 Mrs Thomas Butler at this writing is very sick with typhoid fever.
 Mrs Alice Andrews is very sick at the home of her father, Henry Abbott.
 Mrs Henry A. Smith, who has been quite sick for the past week, is reported better
 Mrs Edward Murphy, of Hartford, was in this place last week.
Connecticut western news., 1888-10-31
[Crowded out last week.

The annual examination of teachers was held Friday at the school house. With but one or two exceptions all who are engaged in teaching in the district schools in the town were present.
 Rev E. C. Starr and family are at home again.
 The Misses Hattie and Ethel Bennett and Edward Bennett are out of town attending the wedding of Miss Janette Phelps Seymour and Howard Beecher Futile, all of Naugatuck.
 Carpenter Crosby is about ready for raising" of the barn he is building for P. R. Baldwin.
 Miss May Tanner, of Wassaic, N. Y., returned Thursday from short visit home. She attends school at the Fl. V.
 Miss Cora Brown was at home over Sunday in Falls Village. She is teach ing the fall term of tue district school in this place.
Connecticut western news., 1888-10-31
SHERIDAN. Friends, Comrades and Canvassers
 Please Take Notice, THE PERSONAL MEMOIRS of P. H. SHERIDAN


 written by himself and published in the inter- est of his widow and children, are now ready and agents are wanted to cover the entire territory from Maine tos California. s.This magnificent record of the life and doingA of our departed Hero, PENNED WITH HIS OWN HAND and fully completed on August 2d, only three days before his death, is one of the grandest achievements of his whole life, and on his dying bed he left it as a heritage to his widow and orphans. It is the only book or article of any kind he ever wrote for publica- ton. He never authorized or assisted anyone as is claimed by other publishers in compil- ing or writing any other book, and this is the only publication from which his family derive any benefit whatever. Friends of the depar- ted hero will you please call the attention of all canvassers to this fact and if possible per- suade them to make immediate application for Terms to Agents, and territory upon which to sell "THE ONLY GENUINE SHERIDAN BOOK" and thereby confer great favor upon his FAMILY and save your friends from being beguiled into subscribing for the spurious lives of Sheridan. Please address all con- munications to CHARLES l.. WEBSTER CO.,, Publishers of the Genuine Sheridan Book, East 14th St., New York city.
 Nonquat, Mass, Sept. 20 1888. General Manager Associated Press, Ne,o York:
 "I have seen in several of the New England newspapers telegram which says that MT Frank Burr, who has written a life of Gen. Sheridan, was an intimate friend of my hus- band; that Gen Sheridan aided him in the preparation of his book and in revising it. The statements thus made are untrue. Gen. Sheridan was never an intimate friend of MT Burr, and he not only never aided him in the preparation or revision of any book, but he ordered MT Burr from his office when that gentleman approached him on the subject last winter. I certainly have no objection to anyone writing of nay husband, but when it is proposed to foist MT Burr's book upon the public by false representations I believe that the public will forgive me for appearing in the matter, particularly as I am prepared to prove that agents of MT Burr's publishers have represented that am pecuniarily inter- ested in their book, a representation also false, for have no pecuniary interest in any publication about Gen Sheridan except his own personal memoirs which are being pulp lished by Charles L.. Webster & Co.,, No. 3 East 14th Street, New York City"
 MRS. P. H. SHERIDAN.
Connecticut western news., 1888-10-31
Mir A. A. Jenks, of Fair Haven, Conn,

Mir A. A. Jenks, of Fair Haven, Conn, writes:
 I was afflicted with Infammatory Rheumatism so that I was unable to move or be moved, my limbs and hands were terribly infamed and swollen and I Suffered intense pain. I commenced using the Magnetic Cure on the evening of Febuary 22d, and on the morning of the 23d was free from pain and the inflammation began to disappear, and in AS hours from the time of the first treatment all inflammation and swelling had disappeared, and was able to use my hands and feet as we'll as ever.
Connecticut western news., 1888-10-31
WEST CORNWALL.

George Hughes has left town to attend to his grocery store in Bridge port. His family We hear are to leave in November
 Smith x Sons are sending off car loads of apples
 Ingraham Thompson are making c. M. Halls residence and store look the most attractive in town in it's fine coat of colors. while the interior is filled to overhowing with choice milli- nery and fancy goods.
 The democracy hoisted their banner with due ceremonies Monday evening.
Connecticut western news., 1888-10-31
CANAAN VALLEY.

Fall work progresses slowly, owing to the constant wet weather. ::
 Mr and Mrs H. J. Me-,d celebrated the fortieth anniversary of their marriage last Wednesday night.
 Mrs l.. J. Cleveland has been quite sick the past week with some throat disease, but is better at present writing
 Mrs Merrick Mansir spent few days last week with friends in Housatonic.
 We expect change in the post office here soon.
Connecticut western news., 1888-10-31

A peculiar scene, which caused much merriment, occurred in church in Dan bury recently, when the clergyman, being greatly annoyed by the chirping of cricket, paused in his discourse long enough to find his rival which was snugly ensconced in bunch of golden rod and purple asters. .
Connecticut western news., 1888-10-31
Hartford and Connecticut West-
 ern Railroad. s-.e

Runs from Hartfotd to Rhinebeck on the Hud. son river, where it connects wiih the
 N. Y. c. & H. R. Railroad.
 Commencing July l9, 1888.
 GOING WEST. 7.30 8. m. For Rhinebeck l2.3O p m. For Mlllerton.
 l.2O p. m. For Rhinebeck, connecting win trains on the N. Y. c. & H. R railroad. 3.47 p. m For Millerton. $40 D. m. For Millerton.
 GOING EAST. 600 a. m. For Hartford. 9.45 .. m. For Hartford, connecting ct Win sted for Waterbury and Bridgeport ; at Stmsbury for Westfiold, Northampton, Williamsburg and Holyoke; at Har1fofd with express for Springfield and Boston and all points North and East. arriving in Boston at S.S0 D. m.; and for New AA. ven, arriving at 1.24 p. m. also for VII limantic, New London, Providence and New York.
 800 p. m. For Hartford, connecting at Win sted tor Waterbury and BrideepQrt: -0t Simsbury for Westfeld and 60lYOko: ot Hartford for New Haven, SpringAold and 7.0S p m. For West Winsted. F. MCNEILL, WALTER PEADCR superintendent. e. F. and q. A. ..s
Connecticut western news., 1888-10-31
Legal Notices.

A T Court of Probate holden at Salisbury, A within and for the District of Salisbury, on the 5th day of October, A. D., 1888.
 Present Donald T. Warner, Judge
 This court doth direct Hubert Williams, of said Salisbury, Trustee on the insolvent estate of Hervey c. Vinegar, assigning debtor to all persons interested in the estate of said assigning debtor, to appear If they see cause) before the court of probate to be holden at the probate office in said district on the 7th day on November, 1888, at two o'clock in the afternoon, to be heard relative to the heappoint- ment of commissioners on said estate by advertising said order in a newspaper pub lished in North Canaan and having a circula- tion in said district.
 Certified from Record,
 DONALD T. WARNER Judge.
Connecticut western news., 1888-10-31
RESTRICT of Sharon, ss. Probate court

RESTRICT of Sharon, ss. Probate court, U Sept IT, 1888.
 Estate of Ely Rowley, 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
 WILLIAM GIBBS, Administrator Address Sharon Conn.,
Connecticut western news., 1888-10-31

Manufacturers about the state who employ water power find little reason to complain of the frequent rains. They all have as much power now as they want.
Connecticut western news., 1888-10-31

nISTRICT of Sharon, ss. Probate Court, l/ Sept 17th, A. D. 1888.
 Estate of Cornelia l.. Traver, 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 a recovery. All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make immedi ate payment to
 HIRAM TRAvER, Administrator. Address Sharon, Conn.
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Subscription Account.

The date on the colored slip of paper with the name of the subscriber shows the time to Smith 5julS9 indicates that MT Smith has paid for his paper to July 5, 1889. It is hoped that subscribers will see to 1t that their account, as indicated by the date on their papers, is always correct, and when they pay for re- renewal of their subscription will observe whether their date is changed to indicate the proper credit, and in the event of an error to inform us for correction at once. No claims for errors in these accounts will hereafter be considered unless presented within thirty days after the payment is claimed to have oeen made, as the receipt of the paper with the date to which the subscription is paid plainly printed thereon is prima facie evi- dence of its acceptance as correct
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HousatOnic Railroad.

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 Aug. g, 1888. , Passenger trains leave Canaan, oc1NG NORTH 5.47 9. m., Special for Pittsfsld, North Aaaas Albany
 s.31 a. m. for Pittsfeld, North Adams slse Albany, via State Line. 12S0 p. m., for Pittsfsld, with through car fer Albany, via State Line. Connscting Ter the West. , $40 r. m., New York limited Express. with ' through Drawing Room Car for Pittsftld. connecting for North Adams, conn octine also via State Line for Albany. $40 p. m., for Pittsfleld 10.14 a. m., Sunday Mail for Pittsnsld. .2 ' .-., -fa ..s,,a+sS -s...s LEAvE CANAAN, aoIxa sougH.rs,o4 7.os .. m., for Bridgeport and New York. e.4o 2. m., for Bridgeport and New York, with through car.
 2.0s p. m., Milk for Bridgeport. 800 p. m., for Bridgeport and New Ysrk; 5.15 p. m., New York limited Express, sslia Train with through Drawing Room Car. 7.Os p. m., for Falls Village. .,, Sunday Milk, 500 p. m.. for Bridgeport and New York. ;. ...ts Connect at Brookfeld Junction with trains to and from Danbury.
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MoRR1sTowN, TENN, July 4, 1888.

MoRR1sTowN, 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 I 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. Itook six bottles, and to-day am sound and well. That was two or three years ago, but have seen no evidence of the return of the disease, and 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.: E., Gentlemen-The mother of 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 it break out again, will advise you.
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Connecticut western news., 1888-10-31

President W. H. Stevenson, of the New Haven and Derby Railroad, has in- vited the Hartford Camera Club to make special excursion over the Derby ex- tonaicn early next spring.