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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1888-11-01

"What kind of tobacco ls this" asked
the customer; "long cut or fine cut -
"Connecticut,' replied the dealer.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1888-11-01

BALWO T. G. Y. RAILKUAD.
Trains leave E,dgrmont for Wavn"Hhoro
th;.mbrrshurw and Shippcnahnr- daily en-
,cpt SUNDAY at 10 and 1l.4O y. NJ. and 40
p NJ ON SUNDAY 1' ii. m. and---f. W.
Train. for F,lsr,,on' leave daily Shlppcns-
hurg at 100 y. N. and i.h and 90 /, VI,
halnbcrsburg at =, 30 A NJ, 203 an' 43o
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1888-11-01
MechaDcshwn Frederick County, Mayand Thursday November l. 1885,

not deprive themselves of its neaesss ,ry
comforts Just for the sake OF llvlng,.'
$50 you look on the new sofa ip the
light of necessary comfort, do : ,u?"
asked George, smiling.
EYES," said his wife inge, or,sly,
"because 1t is necessary to my com fort.
Besides, we can easily save the alr .ount
out OF our ordinary expenses, and save
up as much as we did last yean:'
Of this George was not fairlyc Mvinc-
ed, but he saw that his wife laj d it very
much to heart, and finally CO asented to
20 over to the furniture We .reroom the
next day, and look at the coveted arti-
Gle. Mrs. Halls eyes F,parkled as he
made this conclusion.. She knew thai
b,y;po ,,opo I'm. c,r h. .-a..ll ~,
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1888-11-01

"Or course not"
"Then | am still in the dark
"Why, it made me think of our old
fashioned sofa, and what contrast
was to the one at Mrs. Savary'a"
$50 it might be, if it were in tn
same room with it; but yoN know it Il
not. am sure it is comfortable
enough,
$50 would a feather bed,' retortec
his wife; "but suppose you would no
be in favor of putting one in the paror
But was going to tell you that to-day
Mrs. Ssyary called upon me, and Of
course | invited her into the parlor
You ought to nave seen the glance she
cast on our old sof,.
But. rs l didn' see it, su.poSc you
describe it to m.
"Of course, she could not help re-
garding is as very shabby, though she
,lld not tay So, for fear of hurting my
feeIlnSs.'
"And that made you eshAmed?'
"Of course it cid. | don't believe
there's family in tswn that has got
such wretchel looking article of fur
niture.' ~
II believe it is whole, is it not?
YES"
'The only objection you have to urge,
then, is that it is old fashionel.'
"lsn t that enough" ?"
"Iou know said the young hus-
band, gravely, "that have special rea.
son to value that sofa. It was nv
mothers, and some of my happiest
reco!lections are connected with it"
'Well, there's no objection to keep
ny it. We could put it in our cham
ber, AMI buy Il New one for our parlor.
saw beautiful sofa to-day at Whit
maruh's-cost only fifty dollars. |
couldn't hel p thinking how much 1t
would set Oft our pa,lor. 1t would
give certain style to it that it hasn't
now.'
FIFTY dollars would he too large Il
sum fer me, Mary"
"Why, | am sure you have a suury
Of eight hundred dollars.'
"Very true, but it has to be spent in
| great manly different ways
But it only cost lis six hundred
asst year.
That was because we we're very eco
lunttcal. You know it was our ambi.
ION, or mine. ut least, to save up some.
hing against rainy day. | may be
ick, or hundred things may happen.
shall grow Old at any ruts.'
"Bnt YOU know, George, it only costs
tty dollars. lou could still save one
undred and fifty. It's a good thing
0 save money, | know, nni | am as
luch IN favor Of It as vou are; but one i
kea to ENJOY life a. they 20 along am,
Connecticut western news., 1888-01-04
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 4, 1888.
THE BETTER WAY.
Or How The Connecticut Western News gives its Subscribers Value
 Received for their Money.

Or How The Connecticut "esterr
 News gives its Subscribers Value
 Received for their Money.
 All our old subscribers understand that we endeavor to make The News itself worth the subscription price. They furthermore know that we cannot directly club The News with other papers and periodicals without robbing The News of the time which legitimate ly belongs to 1t, and which is essential to make an interesting paper, yet through Eglestions subscription agency The News is clubbed with every desira- ble periodical published, for 1t will readily be seen that it is easier to keep an account of 5000 items with one sub scription agency than to record one item with 5000 different publishers. Thus while we do not directly club with other publications we do indirectly give our subscribers an opportunity, through Egleston's subscription agency, to club The News with 5000 or more periodicals Mir Egleston's advertisement appears in anothers column. Send for his subscrib- CTS guide.
Connecticut western news., 1888-01-04
SALISBURY.
Schools have resumed.

Schools have resumed.
 Dennis Maunix was arraigned before Justice Hicks, for illegally selling cider; result, $50 fine and costs on reputation and $5O fine each on four more cases.
 The dancing and supper in town hall on Friday evening were just nice. The ladies beat themselves on supper. Signor Rocco Laraja's band dispensed the music and the dancing was very fne. The Misses Flnnie and Louise Bostwick of Van Deuseuville, added to the cheer of the evening.
 New Year Is here but it is not defi- nitely known when it came. We know of one party, or more, who attended 8 dance on Mt Washington on Sunday night: That was being on time.
 A dance was held at Abraham Gard ner's, Chapinville, on Monday evening. G. W. Bishop is home, in feeble health, and will go to the hospital this week, for awhile.
 Four were added to the CongI church last Sunday on profession. of their faith. The January communion was observed.
 The week of prayer IS being observed; ; the meetings being alternately between this village and Lakeville.
Connecticut western news., 1888-01-04
CANAAN VALLEY.

Mir and Mrs l.. M. Stanard spent New Years Day with friends in Nor folk.
 We have not intended to be personal in the least in any of cur former items, but "a hit bird will futter," and by the Autterings of one in particular we con- clude he is hard hit.
 William Canfeld is cutting off the wood on the late Calvin Brooks farm. He advertises for choppers.
 Mir and Mrs Wm Amstead have been visiting friends in York State for the past two weeks.
 Many thanks to the assistant corres- pendent from this place for the assis- tance rendered in corresponding to the News. No doubt the items would be a meager lot were it not for his timely aid in occasionally sending in batch.
 Mrs Seymour Rockwell went to Torrington last week to attend the marriage of her sister in that place.
 Several of che farmers are sending their milk from East Canaan instead of Ashley Falls, as formerly.
Connecticut western news., 1888-01-04
WEST CORNWALL.

Owing to the storm there was no services in the chapel on Sunday even- ing.
 The rain has left the roads in this vicinity so slippery that the feet of some pedestrians often get ahead of their bodies, not always lending dignity to the situation. We are happy to say nothing serious h.s yet occurred though there mas been some severe sit downs.
 Geo. Hughes, who has been ill, is reported better.
 A number Of young people from Cream Hill and vicinity paid Landlord Warner, of Canaan, visit on Friday night of last week. There were three four horse loads when they left here, how many when they left Canaan we shall have to await the issue of the News to ascertain. Judging from the past history of some of them there must have been need of at least an extra horse to each load after partaking of the supper at the Warner House.
 George Decker has been arrested for some offence committed last summer at Cornwall Plain, and is to be tired Tues day.
Connecticut western news., 1888-01-04
LAX EVIL E.

Mir Frank Stones youngest child, aged years, died of diphtheretic croup at 4 o'clock Monday morning. It was only sick since last Friday. fs
 MT George Harrison and family are going to California next week Tuesday, to spend the winter in that salubrious climate. -
 Alex. Beers is confined to the bed with diptheretic sore throat. -a".
 Miss Jennie Cleveland is visiting friends in Patterson N. J. ,.
 A large number of young people went to the dance at town hall, Salisbury, last Friday evening. They reported a grand good time, and excellent music by Rocco Laraja's orchestra of five pieces.
Connecticut western news., 1888-01-04
CORNWALL BRIDGE.

Wish you Happy New Year.
 We wish to the old maids, the grass and grain fed young widows and the coy maiden happy leap year.
 The service at the NJ. B. church was omitted Sunday last, on account of the storm.
 D. w. Manvel has sold his mill pro- perty to Bennett x Robinson, of New Milford, who take immediate possession. Mir Manvel will be much missed here.
 Milton Roraback was in our village, Saturday last, looking after the interest of some farmers who are not insured. He represents good companies and Is 8 good man to deal with.
 The Housatonic R R Go are putting up improved R. R. crossing signs.
 Our blacksmiths who have had dull season are now overrun with work.
 Miss Amelia Hoffman spent New Years with her mother and friends.
 J. H. McMahon, Esq, of New Mill ford, was in this place Saturday last on business.
 A tobacco sorter here has devised the plan of dating the present year 1a.
Connecticut western news., 1888-01-04
SHEFFIELD.

Last Friday evening the lecture be- fore the Friendly Uniou' was given by Charles E. Evans Esq, of Stockbridge subject Forgotten obligations. It was we'll appreciated by large audience. The music of two duetts played by Mrs Temple and Miss Newton was much enjoyed by all.
 M. J. Smith is still confined to the house with sciattica but does not now suffer from pain as much.
 This week the union meetings for the week of prayer will be Monday, Tues day and "Wednesday in the Methodist church; Thursday and Friday Ill the Congregational church.
 Miss Grace Lee and Miss Mary E. Wilcox, of tue Winsted schools, spent the holiday vacation at their homes in town.
 The Christmas entertainments at the three churches, all passed off finely, giving much credit to those having charge of them.
Connecticut western news., 1888-01-04
White SxYellin~.


 MT II. $. lIanln, one uf the best known ill urance 1nen i'll North Carolina, writes from Winst'n, as follows: Ever since was seven years of age l h we had what the doctors call hip disease, and which I call white swelling. My hip was drawn out of place. There was swelling at the knee-joint, where there is profuse run- ming, which has been there for years. Of course this has greatly depleted my sys- tem, together with surgical operation on the leg bone. I tried every known blood purifier to build up my system, but none did me good until took $. S.S. use it every spring. It always builds me up, giving me appetite and digestion, and ena- bles me to stand the long, trying, ener. vating, hot summer days. To me there is no such medicine for purifying the blood and bui ding up the wasted system as s s. s. On using it soon became strong of body and easy of mind. My color changed from pale, worn look to a healthy, robust comp.exion
 Mir. G. N. Frizzel, of Farmersville, Texas, writes About August 1st, 1865, an eruption appeared on my arms and legs, which paincd me much and seemed to affect my physical condition generally. On the advice of physiciar at this place. l finally commenced using Swift Specific. l am glad to say that after using three large bottles the ,es have all healed
 Treatise on Blons. and Skin Diseases mailed free. IHE SWIFT SPECIFIC Co.,. Drawer 3, Atlanta, Ga.
Connecticut western news., 1888-01-04
NEW MARLBORO.

Tho farmers of the vicinity are dis cussing the question of a creamery, with the usual number of pros and cons.
 Walter Hollister is attending school in New Milford.
 Henry Curtis is home for the holi- day vacation, from the Ct Harrington high school
 Jerome Curtiss has been quite sick for few days but is recovering.
 Miss Belle. daughter of Henry Hyde, was married Thursday evening, at her fathers house, to MT Curtiss, of Chatham.
Connecticut western news., 1888-01-04
COLEHKOOK.

The January thaw came very early in the mouth.
 Mrs F. D. Thompson is visiting friends in New Jersey.
 Mrs Charles E. Seymour is expected home this week from a months stay at New Haven.
 MT Wm. P. Lawrence, who puts up about 700 tons of ice for the Winsted market, commenced filling his houses last week.
 Mir Haley, of South Sandisield, has bought large quantity of pine timber standing upon the Freeman farm at North Colebrook, and will move his steam sawmill thitber in the spring..
 The Rev Wm. Goodwin, of North Colebrook. has moved to New Hartford.
Connecticut western news., 1888-01-04
ASHLEY FALLS.

Burglars entered Mir Van Deusen's s store last Friday night by breaking 8 large pane of glass in the bay window. They took some cigars, silk handker- chiefs and the clerks overcoat, leaving theirs, which we hope may assist in identifying said burglars.
 Hattie Sackett, who has been very i'll the past few days, is more comfortable at this writing.
 The lecture Some home Pictures) which was to have been given by Rev w. H. G. Temple. last Wednesday eve, was postponed on account of the rain and bad travelling but we hope to hea, it Tuesday eve Jan 10th.
Connecticut western news., 1888-01-04
SOUTREIELD.

A Happy New Year Mir Editor, and all concerned. We shall recoll. ct Jan l, 1888 as stormy day.
 Mir Bert Fellows, of Curtisville Mass and Miss Belle Hyde, of New Marl- boro, were married at Rev A. H Bene- diets, Friday eve.
 The whip shops will start up some time this week, being through inven- torying
 Frank Heath, of Curtisville, was with H. Walling over Sunday.
 The Chautauqua meets this week with Mrs D. l.. Pratt.
 E. O. Baldwin has had bad leg for years and now 1t seems likely to lay him up.
 Wm Kasson is around again.
 The bitten leg of J. Moseley does not heal as is desired but doggy is out of the way whether he was to blame or not.
Connecticut western news., 1888-01-04
OLEOMARGARINE

The G. A. R. fair recently held at Thomaston netted about $30O,O0.
 Two great issues of the impending Presidential cam paign-bloody shirt and woolen shirt. Stamford News.
 The Immanuel Presbyterian church at Milwaukee. Wis, was totally destroy ed by fire Saturday morning. Loss
 There is fattering prospect that enough tickets will be sold at Thomas ton to induce Clara l. Kellogg to. give an entertainment at that place. ..
 J. I. Case. owner of Jay Eye See and Phallas. has received an offer from He sent back his refusal of the offer.
 County Judge Kenyon has decided at Rondont, N. Y., that note made pay able ''3O days after death," when the recipient of the same supposed the note to read, 80 days after date," is valid, but cannot be collected until the time stated.
 A large cave, which may prove 8 formidable rival to the Mammoth Cave, has been discovered at Bloomfield, Ky, It is seven miles in length, and in it have been found many wonderful forma- tions and the mumefied remains of sup posed cave dwellers of years ago. It has 8 beautiful lake in it with eyeless fishes. .
 Rev Dr Lyman Abbott has been selected as pastor of Plymouth Church at the same salary paid MT Beecher. No definite term of service has been fl ed and it is probable that Mir Abbott will remain permanently as Mir Beecher's successor: He has filled the pulpit most of the time since Mir Beecneer's death and the church has shown unex- pe:ted strength under his atlministra- tlon. He will also retain his editorial | connection with the Christian Union.
Connecticut western news., 1888-01-04
Don't Experiment..

You cannot afford to waste time in experimenting when your lungs are in danger. Consumption always seems, at first, only cold. Do not permit any dealer to impose upon you with some cheap imitation of Dr Kings New Dis covery for Consumption Coughs and Colds. but be sure you get the genuine. Because he can make more profit he may tell you he has something just as good, or just the same. Don't be decei- we'd, but insist on getting Dr Kings New Discovery, which is guaranteed to give relief ill all Throat, Lung and Chest affections. Trial bottles free at " H Camps drug store. Large bottles Soc and LOO.
Connecticut western news., 1888-01-04
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 Janndice, but was cured by timely use of this medicine Am satisfied Electric Bitters saved hls life"
 Mir 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. .OO at w. H. Camps.
Connecticut western news., 1888-01-04
NORFOLK.

Our merchants report brisk holiday trade. l..
 The selectmen have posted notices forbidding coasting on the principal streets in town.
 Capt and Mrs John K. Shepard have been out of town for several da, ,s.
 Arrangements Were being ma e for gathering ice when the recent thaw set in.
 Mir and Mrs Towle, Mir and Mrs Car ter, and Miss Nora Russell have been spending the holidays out of town.
 There are to be meetings in the of the present week, except Saturday.
Connecticut western news., 1888-01-04
BERKSHIRE COUNTY.

The Pittsfield gas is 19 98 candle power, the best in the state.
 Three heats week are being poured at the foundry in Hartsville.
 The Government mill at Coltsville has shut down for an indefinite period.
 Extensive repairs are being made on the glass factory at Lenox Furnace.
 A stock company has been formed to start new shoe factory in Pittsfield.
 The whip shop at Southfeld has been shut down to take an inventory.
 Electric lights are to take the place of gas in the Academy of Music, Pitts field.
 The Christmas gifts of one of the mail carriers of Pittsfeld amounted to $7O.
 A society has been formed at Dalton under the name of the Berkshire Cen tral Relief association. -; The clergemen of Pittsfeld will soon organize club to be known as the l Berkshire clericus club.
 The Naomi Home and the Home Work, of Pittstield organization will consolidate in the spring.
 Curtis Hotel. at Lenox, has O goodly number of city guests, who desire to get taste of Berkshire winter.
 The creditors of A. M. Cone, the clothing dealer of Lee, have accepted a compromise of 30 cents on dollar.
 The paat year has been marked by 8 steady growth in the towns of Berk- shire, and activity in the factory towns.
 The county commissioners meet on the first Tuesday of January, April and October to audit bills and order their payment.
 Senator Dawes has written an article for the January number of the Forum, to show why Utah should not be ad- mitted into the Union.
 The Rev Dr Henry M. Field gave 8 lecture on Spain at Stockbridge last week for the benefit of the Indian association of that place.
 Sheriff Crosby. of Pittsield, received a Christmas gift of two handsomely bound telegrams on each of which was written We have caught 'em."
 Williams college will receive $50, GOO legacy from the estate of the late William Hilton of Boston, the income to be used for educating young men.
 The principal of the High School al Pitts6eld, J. B. Welsh has been cleo ted member of the executive com mittee of the Massachusetts Teachers association.
 The effort to raise $1OO. GOO for the purpose of erecting hall in memory o I the late President Herkins, of Will jams college, meets with encouraging success. F. F. Thompson, of the class of '56. will subscribe $25,O 1000 as soon &: $50, ,O0O is raised. John Williams the burglar, whose true name is William O'Connell ha, been returned to the Pittsfeld jail. Ht refuses to state any particulars in regard , to the escape uf Lynch and himself bn says that they received assistance iron inside and outside of the prison.
 A prisoner at the jail, committed from North Adams, decorated his eel at Christmas time with paper coloret with q box of paints, He is also al { artist in bread and moulds his daily allowance into birds and flowers very ingeniously and prettily.
Connecticut western news., 1888-01-04
CLAYTON.

R. l.. Taft goes to Boston this week.
 Friday eve, Dec 30. Mir and Mrs B. E,. Stanard celebrated the 21st anniver- sary of their marriage, also the four teenth birthday of their son, Ralph. About fifty were present and feasted on the good things provided by Mrs s. All were filled and well-flled larder left behind. They were the recipients of pretty and useful presents.
 Harry and Ralph Stanard will attend the Canaan high school the coming term.
Connecticut western news., 1888-01-04
A Novel Business Caleudar and Sta n

A most novel, convenient and valu- able business calendar for 1888 is the Columbia Bicycle Calendar and Stand, just issued by the Pope Mfg. Co, of Boston, Mass. In this calendar new departure has been made, decidedly unique and different from any previous attempt in calendar construction. The calendar proper Is in the form of pad, containing 366 leaves, one for each day in the year. to be torn off daily. The leaves are 5 by 2a inches, and portion of each leaf is left blank for memoran- da, so arranged that the memorandum blank for any coming day can be turned t, immediately at any time. The pad rests upon portable stand, and when placed upon the desk or writing-t table the entire surface of the date leaf is brought directly, and eft constantly, before the eye, furnishing date and memoranda. impossible to be overlook ed. Upon each slip appears, as in the previous Columbla calendars, quota tions pertaining to cycling from leai- ing publications and prominent writers.
Connecticut western news., 1888-01-04
Subscription Acco"n..-The aate on

SuOscrlptiOh AccOunt.-The dare oh the so,,red slip oI papeI with thr name oi the suo- rcrib.,r shows ,.i,- uimt to Sv h ich the sub b. ecripsIon Is paid; thns, K. b smith SJu>5, in cst..s that Mi smith mar paid fol his pape7 to Jniy 5 1885 ltis hoped that subscribers will zee ta ii that thei, accodnt. ,ndicsIed by thr date on theil papere is always corr ct and wheh they nav foi a renewal oi theil suDscrtptioh VII % ssrve whether sheir date achauged 70 indicate he nropcr credit md m be event o an error 70 ih- form us for correction st once No oclaims TOT rr. rors i'm thes. ,ccounts wi,hereafteI b, considered murcss presented within thirty onys after th. payment is cla,med to have oeti maue. ss the regular receipt oi the paper W th tnr ae vh,ch the subscription is paid plainly printed thereon IF prima fscie e7iaence of its tsaGceptahce as correct
Connecticut western news., 1888-01-04
Hartford and Connecticut W est-
 ern Railroad,

Runs from Hartford to Rhinebeck on the Hudson river. where it connects with
 the NY. c X Fl R. Railrnxd,
 Commencing Nov IS, 1Ss7
 GOING WEST. rkAINs LEAvE oANAAr. 80 m for Rhlnebeck. 12 20 p. m for Mierton | 5O p m For. Rhinebeck, connecting with trains on the N C. & H. R. railroad 97 D. m f IT Mlllei ton. 6 40 p m. for Mllerton.
 GOING EAST. TRAINS LEAVE CANAAN. 45 m., from Millerton.
 Connecting at Winsted for Wate, bury and Bridgeport At Simsbury era
 Westfeld. Northampton. VII. liamsbnrgb and Holyoke At Hartfo,d with Express for Springfield and Boatc, and all points Worth and East: arriving in Boston at 3.Sop m.: and for Nex Haven. arriving af I 24 p.m.; alsc Scr Wi!hmantic. New London. Providence N,w York
 S.Jh p. m. connecting at Wlnsted for Water. bnry. Bridgeport At Simahnr, for W.st. 6eld and Holvoke At Hartford fo, New Haven Springfield and Roa.on 22 v. m for Weat Minated E. McNF1tl.: WALTER PFARCE. Superintendent. 0, P. ar6 q <. A HAe
Connecticut western news., 1888-01-04
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