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The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1889-04-10

The ears are of peculiar shape owing TO the
position of the head, and fringe of dark hair
passes just above the eyes and back OF the ears.
In the place of the occipital bone there is a
growth resembling the hood that usually &C
companies woman's waterproof cloak when
it is thrown back over the shoulders. When
the thing is placed on its hands and knees its
resemblance to frog in the act OF jumping is
perfect. The mother had been greatly terrified
at one time at the sudden appearance Of frog
and a snake in her pathway.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1889-04-10
An Alleged Murderer Captured.

WABASH, April Especial Word has
been received that Marshal Rosebrough of
Huntington has secured Frank Williams alias
James O'Brien at Ashland, Wis., and is on the
way home with him. He is wanted for the
murder of William Nucombe in Huntington,
Feb. p, 1885. The story is that Nucombe was
his pal, and they were engaged in burglarizing
the postoffice at the time of the murder. They
were caught at their work by City Marshal
Max Bumgarten. While holding him. in
front and one behind 0Brien attempted TO
shoot him in the back of the head. He lodged
to one side and the ball struck his partner, kill
ing him instantly. The marshal was badly Grip
pied and O'Brien escaped. The first trace
secured of him by the Indiana officers was
from Minneapolis year ago. He was located
at Ashland and will now have to stand his trial
for
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1889-04-10

Cash quotations were as IoIIoWs: FIour-DuII
and unchanged; No. 2 spring wheat, s5@s5l<c; No.
3 spring wheat, slGS4c; No. red, S5GS514c; No. 2
corn 347sc; No. oats. 25c; No. 2 rye. 43c; No
barley, nominal No. fax seed S1.5i; prime timothy
seed ST. 32@I 49, mess pork per brl, sll.OO@l2 lard,
per 100 lbs S. a6S5 short ribs sides oose), sea
615; dry salted shoulders (boxed), s55o5 IS; short
clear sides boxed, s6.5O965212; whisky, disters'
finished goods, per gal Sl.Os Sugars-Cut loaf,
ssI39Ize: pranuIated SIC: standard A. Tie
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1889-04-10
Fighting over the PostOfiice.

LEBANON, April Especial I-Congressma
Cheadle is here to-day by appointment and
the city is full of republican patriots who
think they would make good postmasters.
Capt. Felix Shumate has the promise of the
Lebanon Office, but Charles Dinwiddie, Albert
Witt, Col A. o. Miller and others who have
served their party well, are making 1t pretty
warm for Mr.. Cheadle, and there may be a
change. Thomas A. BOunnel is booked for the
New Brunswick Office. Deck Hull has the
lead on the Whitestown office, with DIR. Man.
fort good second There are three prominent
applicants for the jamestown othce-Milling-
ton Lewis, ID. H. HeckathOrn and a Mr. Brown.
Lewis is an ex-soldier. and knowing ones say
he is the man. A big fight is on hand over the
Thorntown Office. 5. L. Potter and G. w.
Johnson are prominent candidates. William
Mcclure is said to have a promise of the lions
vile Office, although he has three opponents.
DR.. Loder is settled for Advance. James Dris-
coll is to be left in charge of Hazelrigg.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1889-04-10

Cant eat a thing" Hoods Sarsaparilla is
wonderful medicine for creating an appetite,
regulating digestion. and giving strength.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1889-04-10
INDIANAPOLIS WHOLESALE MARKET.
The Provision Market.
SMOKED MEATS.

40 ID average sldes, 20 To- average oaeks, 20 less
than above quotations.
20 ID. average bellies rs less than above quota
tons.
Morgan & Grey" brand
Sugar-cured hams, 1c less than price OF "Reliable"
English breakfast bacon 15c less than price of "Re-
LIABLE" English shoulders, 1zc less than price of
Reliable"
Porter" brand
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1889-04-10

Also in one-half brs., containing 100 lbs, at hall
the price of the barrels with soc added cover ad
ditional cost of package.
Lard-Pure kettle rendered, new, in tierces, SIC;
also in half barrels advance on price Of tIeroes;
50-pound cans in 10O-pound cases, &c advance on
price of tierces; 2Opound cans in sop 5und cases.
advance on price OF tercesi lO-pound cans in go
pound cases, Nc advance price of tierces; 5pound
cans In 60-pound cases, &c advance on price of
tierces s-pound cans in 6o-pound cases, advance
on price Of tierces.
Central" pure family lard, in tierces ...... ~
martin" refined lard, in tierces. ~
Also in 5O-pound and 20-pound cans at usual ad-
vance.
Bologna-Skin, large or small, &c; cloth, 61Ic
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1889-04-10

Grain in Store April 8. 1880.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1889-04-10

Articles. Opening Highest Lowest Closing.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1889-04-10

Wheat. Corn. Oats. Rye.
Connecticut western news., 1889-02-27

Extensive improvements will soon be made on the interior of Christ church edifire. including new chan.le- Hers, cushions. carpets, lectern, etc. Over Sl.OOO have already been raised for the purpose.
 The spelling school in connection with the sociable at Dr Eldy's last Wednesday evening afforded much amusement. It is said the whole class W. nt down on the word mnemonics. ; We'll. there are good many other pe"pl- in this country who are down on mnemonics.
 The members of the David &. Cowl-s Post with their families had a supper in their hall on "Wednesday evening It was not generally under st"'Hi that Il supper was tn be served, consequently many of the members did not take their wives. The Post are aRitsting the subject of starting relief corps.
 -Secretary Walsh will please accept our thanks for copy of the Connecti- cut state register and manual for 1889. Tn. edition is more complete than ever, and the selection and arrangement of the contents of the volume IS the work of Hon l.. M Hubbard. ex secretary of state. Mir Hubbard gav.. four months personal supervision tn the work.
 MT William Richardson. of Spring- field, Ills, was in town last week H.. had been rquested by Mr James Knick-rb, ,cker. of the sarue city, to visit his. (Mr Knickerlorker'>) mother during his stay in the East. While stopping at the FiftI, Avenue hotel in New York. Mr Richardson chanc..l to zee copy of the CONNECTICUT WESTERN NEWS. which contained u notice, of the demise of Mrs K ,ick-rl,o .ker, and the date of the funeral. He immediately started for Cauaan. an,l Was iu atten- dance at the funeral of the mother of his frieni, whom he hal -x ,ectel to visit
Connecticut western news., 1889-02-27
KENT.

RAv T. D B.rclay is in town.
 Esbert Barton is dangerously i'll with pneumonia.
 Agent O. s. Smith has been taking a rest from railroad duties, and with his wife taken trip to New York city, New Jersey. etc.
 Mrs John Spo ner returned home last Friday after an absence of more than two months with friends in New York and Washington. During her stay she had the misfortune to fall and break her arm, and was not until now able to return home.
 Dr Kings fowls came home from the Ct Harrington exhibition labeled with fir-t premium F. s. Slosson's second premium.
 Mir w Watson. Sr's., daughter-in- l,w. Mrs George Watson, died at her home in Bridgeport. last Thursday. Mir Watson and family attended the funeral at Marhle,ial-. Sunday. Feb 24th.
 A CbuuVjl Wul uC uCAN 0U the Cong'l church here on Wednesday morning. for business pertaining to the resignation of Rev E R. Porter.
 A Gnot remplar's convention was held in the town hall on Tuesday, the 18th. Representatives from eight or nj e lodges were present. In the even ing Rev Otis Range gave lecture.
 St Andrews mite society give ther sociable this (Wednesday) ev ming.
 A s"cial dance takes place at the hall on Thursday evening. the 2Sth.
 A very pleasant social Was gi' en on M n,lay night. More than 50 couples p,ricp pated in the dance. Music was furnished by an Italian band from Bridgeport. All present enjoyed the occasion. It has been remarked that our town hall is being we'll warmed this winter-it has been occupied a greater part of the time.
Connecticut western news., 1889-02-27
CLAYTON.

Mir and Mrs Frank Rood. of Manches- ter, are visiting friends in this vicinity. Franks eyes are much better and his general health much improved
 Charlie Rood expects to take his brother Georges place on the farm. when George leaves for Manchester in the spring.
 Mrs l. Hetlger returned from Winstel last Friday.
 Ephraim Davis, of Torrington. is calling on friends aud old neighbors in this place.
 A new arrival at Charles Stanard's s Thursday evening. It's boy and weighed Si pounds.
 Rather cool weather f,r lawn tennis, but Miss Kitty Taft and Miss S,,, ah Eddy seemed t" be enj", ing game on Mir Taft's lawn last Friday.
Connecticut western news., 1889-02-27
SKETCH OF MRS KNICEERBOCKER,

Mrs Maria Kuickerbocker. who died at Canaan, c 'nn.. Feb. l9. 1889. was the daughter of Nehemiah and Sarah Hnhhell. She WAN born Oct. 2 -lSll. at WeatnYue. in the town of 5 ,lisburv, Cum, at which time her parents resided in the house that stood few r."ls east of the present residence of R,bert Little. Aft-rwarl the fan.i, moved t" Canaan and occupied house which stool hear the. large oak tree at the brow of Bennett's hull on the high way leading t" D E,~t Canaan. Latter they m ,ve,l tn the vicinity of rwin Lak"s but subsequently, returned to Canaan.
 Miss M.ria Hnbbell and Mir Whiting K ,ickerb 'ck-r were married Jan 26. 1854, and commenced ilons-k-..pi .g in the bnil,iing then partly occupied b, the D'nglas library at Canaan. During later years they several times chang-,i their location tn diff .r-nt parts of thl- village. Nine children were born to them The youngest. Frank, died at Canaan in 1860. aged years. The seventh, Maria A died at Cana,.II Nov 8, 1884 aged 34 years. The names and residence of the Seven remaining are d follows Edwin. Syracuse. N. Y. James, Springfield, Ill 1; Fr d .rlck, Weathersfi-li. Conn {; i.."rg-. Car-.n, City. Mich; Eliz,b th j"if,. of G w.. White) Yonk-rs. N Y; R ,I,ert, Spri ,g- ii ,ld. Mass; A,l.lAlie K. f~id,w ui Frederick Wats',n) i'anaan. Conn.
 Mir Whiting K ik-rbn.ker died a: Canaan May 27. lSSl. but Mrs K,,rk-r- booker kept house hntil M,ra di d, in 1884. siure which time her home has been witt, Mrs Watson.
 Mrs Knick-ri, ~ker was lady esteem-h by all and sine will be mnurn-,i by a wi.!e circle. of friends il, a.i lltinn to her urar relatives. She Was kinl-h.art.rl, genial and hopeful, In ,instrlnns aud frugal. an.i altlInngh of -len,ier frame. yet for many years she toilrd early and late, and bv rigi., economy the children were reared and r.inrat..d. Her husband was fr-quen ly nfhn'te.i with rheumatism and WAS oftel, unable to provide for the family. but during all these yers Mrs Knick-r- lockers courage never talt-rel. and bv her tnil the home was mai iatain-d. NJ wonder her children rise up and Call her blessed. Fortune smiled on some of the children and in later years they were able tn buill large and pretty c"ttag- for t!,rlr parents, anL provide fnr their every want.
 She was an exemplary member of Christ church in this village, aud at that church her funeral WAS largely attended last Friday afternoon. Owing t" the illness of the rector, Rev F W. Barnett. the services Were c.,niurte.l by Rev J. H. George. of St Juhn's church. Salisbury. Her remnins were | ten,lerly lai,l tu rest near kindred dus, in the lower cemetery.
Connecticut western news., 1889-02-27
NORFOLK.

Rev Mir Farwell, of Stockbridpe, Mass., occupied the Cong. pulpit in exchange last Sunday.
 George Wnoster moves to Winsted this week He has bought a lot there aud will buil,i this spring. Mir Yatzlrr. the tailor, takes tue tenement vacated by Mr Wumster. ani will open 8 shop in Ci,tliu's building.
 The new Norf ,lk Library is to he opened to the public Wednesday, March 9th. Have not seen the programme, but there Is to be music. an illumlna- tion, arl we suppose there will be some addresses. Every body is to be invited.
Connecticut western news., 1889-02-27
AH t:EElE0.D.

R Mir Muller has accepted the call gwen him by the Cong'l church of this place.. and will begin his labors about April first
 w. ID French has gone to New York, Baltimore and Washington, aud exp. cts to witness the inauguration.
 b w. Manvel has bought the place ou the Plain, known as the Asher Saxton place, for $675.
 The last lecture of the Friendly U ion course was given last Friday evening by Mir w, G Harding, of Pitts field, who took the place of Rev Dr E'ldy, subject. "The Jews" After the, lecture the reports of the secretary, treasurer and librarian were read.
Connecticut western news., 1889-02-27
RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED
By the Town Of C0na~n. at . Special
 Meeting held Feb I'd, 1880.

By the Town of Cana.n. at . Special
 Meeting held FeO Ed, 1889.
 AS special meeting of the legal voters of the town of Canaan. legally warned and held in Citizens Hall at Falls Village, on Saturday. the 2l day of February, 1889. the following pre- amble and resolutions were unani- monsly adopted
 Whereas. the late Miss Wealthy Ann Hunt. of Bridgeport, Conn has gener- ouslv remembered tiis, her native town, in leaving by her last will and testament, the sum of five thousand dollars, for the establishment aud maintenance of 8 Public Library and Sch"ol" and the erection of suitable brick building for such purpose Therefore be it
 Resolped. That we record with sincere satisfaction. our hearty acceptance and appreciation of this noble gilt SD fitted to the present wants of our yonrh, and tine high purpose of pro mOtlng ln the future, the intelligence aud moral welfare of this community Resolced, That the said gift shall be received and expended in snch a manner that it remain 8 lasting monu- nent to the deceased donor and her honnred brother, III the growing affection and regard of the people of their native town.
 Res0Lreti, That tlIe organization which shall be formed under the terms of said beqnest, shall bear the name of The David VI. Hunt Library and SrIIo"I A~sociatinn
 ResOiced. That in our judgment, a meeting should b- h-ld at an early day, of the residents in this town. both male and female, who are equally interested iu securing the en,ls named in this legacy.
 RSsoioed. That q copy of tn. foregoing re nlutinn~ be entered ill the records of the town. and copy thereof he trsusmi,t ted tp Miss Catherine E Hunt. at Bridgeport, now the oly surviving sister nf the d. c.-a-el donor, an be publIshe.l in the CONNECTICUT WESTERN NEWS, "f Caila,.n. and the R publican Standard. of Bridgeport
 E w. SPURR. Moderator. H 0. CRANDALL Clerk. Falls Village. Ct, Feb. 2l, l8o9.
Connecticut western news., 1889-02-27
POtnterr.

Some important probate notices appear in this issue of THE NEWS.
 The tax payers of the town of Salls- bury will elsewhere find notice that Collector Perry starts on the War path Thursday. March l4th.
 w., B. Hall X Go, of Bridgeport, are hol.ling special ten days sale of winter goods, and are .,ffering bargains that are unapproachable. They discount from p ro 50 cents per yard on dress br,'a.lcloths. and from S25 t- $50 on seal jackets and sacks. Don't fail to read their advertisement in this paper.
Connecticut western news., 1889-02-27
NEW M RO.

Henry Hyde has bought house in this village and is moving it to the Warner place, where he intends to live.
 The boys of Mir Harmon's school are to give a dance and have an oyster supper Feb 27. The oysters are to be furnished by T. N. Clark.
 More talk about a railroad. The latest rnmor is that the Massachusetts Central is to build road through this village and Southirld, connecting at Canaan with the Hnusatonic,
Connecticut western news., 1889-02-27
F POI H,

The transition from long, lingering and painful sickurss to rnl,.st health marks an epoch in the life of tho individual. Such Il remarkable event i~ treasured In the memory and the agency whereby the good h-altu has been attain e,i is gratefully hl..sse.l. H-nc. it is that sn mnch i- heard in praise of El..c- trir B.tt-rs. $, many feel they owe their rest''ratinn tn health. tn the ns.. of the Great Alternative and Tnni... IT vou are troubled with any disease of K,lneys, Liver ar Stomach. of long "r short stand ing ynn will surely fin relief by u>.. of El.s.tri.- B,tt~.rs. Snli at 50; a.nl 3l per bottle At w. H. Camps Drug Store.
Connecticut western news., 1889-02-27
MILL seiVEsS.

Miss Cora Adams has returned from 8 weeks visit in Pittsti-ld.
 Samuel Blodg-tt has secured posi- tion in drug store in Winsted
 Dwight Robbins. of East Canaan. Is tn. sawyer in C. B. Brewers saw mill.
 Miss c. Kni.kerbocker's private school closed last Saturday.
 The >ociabIe was we'll attended last week at Mrs H. w Shel.lon's.
Connecticut western news., 1889-02-27
WEDNESDAY,, FEB. 27, 1859.
SPECIAL NOTICES.

A gentleman. who is making collec- ton of ancient firearms, wishes to procure a few fint-lock muskets and horse pistols. Those willing to dispose of such articles can find purchaser by calling at THE NEWS office.
Connecticut western news., 1889-02-27
The Pop.lasio. of Ca.aa.

Is about 5000, and we should say at least one-half are troubled with some rffection on the Throat ard Lungs, as those complaints are according to statistics, more numerous than others. We would advise all our readers not to neglect the opportunity to call on their druggist and get bottle of Kemps Balsam for the Throat and Lungs. Trial size free. Large Bottle Soc and $1. Sold by all drugg- fists.
Connecticut western news., 1889-02-27
BlD R N
-
 Dl ED.

DIED. PRArr-At Longmont, Col, Feb. F, of con- sumption, Ebert M. Pratt aged 2l years, 4 months and 2s days, son of T. s. Pratt, editor of the Rockville (Conn) Journal. The funeral was held at Rockville, Feb. 23. PERR1N-At the Park Central hotel disaster in Hartford, Feb. IS, the Rev Lavalette Perrin, D. D., of Torrington, aged 73 years. At the same time and place, Mrs Ann Eliza Perrin, his wife, aged 63 years. CuRr1ss-At Norfolk, Feb. IF, Miss Sarah Curtiss, aged 70 years. G1LBERT-At West Winsted, Feb. 17, Anna E. Wescott, wife of William L. Gilbert, aged 73 years.
 DEMEREsT At Hackensack, N. J., Feb. 16, c. c. Demerest, aged 79 years, The deceased was father of Mrs Robert Girling of Great Harrington, Mass.
 sEDaw1cK-At Washington, D. C., Tuesday, Feb. 12th, Miss Jane Sedgwick of Stock bridge, Mass., aged 67 years. W11L1AMs-At North stockbridge, suddenly Wednesday evening, Feb. 18th. Mrs Mary H., widow of Geo. Williams, aged 76 years. CURT1ss-At Hartsville, Feb. 14th. Fannie May, daughter of J. W. and Ella Curtiss, aged years, 4 months. BRowN-At Fl Paso, Texas, Feb 6, Mary L. wife of George L. Brown, of Carlinville. Ill.,, and daughter of the late Samuel Couch, of New Hartford, Conn.
 GIBERT-At Colebrook, Feb. IT, Miss Ann Gilbert. in the 90th year of her age. WAT~oN-At Bridgeport, Feb. 21, Mrs Geo. Watson. See Kent correspondence. FoRBEs-At Sheffield, Feb. 21, William A. Forbes, aged fl years.
 AMEs-At Lenox Furnace, Mass, Feb. 21st, Sidney Ames, aged 78 years. BRAzEE-At sharon, Feb. 22, Mrs Oscar Brazee
Connecticut western news., 1889-02-27

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Connecticut western news., 1889-02-27
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Connecticut western news., 1889-02-27

Arrive rum S,nthneld. Min River snd Clay ,u xt 3. 10 \. n Cloar af p. N.
 J.B H,RDExBEReH. P. VI.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-08-16
ROBERTS is READY
The Slayer of j. w. Crawford Pre-
pared 10 Meet His Fate To-Day
Without Flinching.
At First Refusing All Advice on Spir-
itUai Affairs, He is Now More
Penitent.
His Last Night on Earth spent without
Any PartiouIar IucIdent-WrttIng
His Ltfe-- History

BUTTE, Aug. l5.-lSpecial 70 the indie
pendent An the preparations are COM
plete for the execution OF Harry Roberts,
the murderer OF J. W. Crawford The
hanging will take place tomorrow al
O'Clock, precisely. Roberts continues firm
and composed. When first sentenced TO
be hanged he refused to see a clergyman,
or converse on spiritual matters with any
body He said that he had lived q rough
life and would die as he had lived, and
not play the hypOcrite. Subsequently his
friends persuaded him 10 listen TO q clergy
man and for the last four days a former
minister Of the gospel has had daily
These have lasted for an hour or
more each time, and Roberts has invariably
thanked the clergyman for his Kindness
This evening they talked for an hour and
at the close OF the conversation Roberts
said that he asked God 10 pardon his sins.
He. however, declined An invitation TO
kneel and join the clergyman in prayer.
Later he received a visit from two sisters
OF charity and listened TO their discourse on
spiritual topics with the most respectful at
tention.
He ate hearty supper at 6 O'Clock and
retired shortly after 10. lie has been en-
gagged in writing a history OF his life for
several days past. His old training as a
soldier does not foTsake him and tbs evident
that he will meet his death without finch
ing
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-08-16
MONTANA GRANITE.
Carload shipped TO Seattle Yesterday,
and Many More TO Follow.

A Carload shipped TO Seattle Yesterday.
and Many More to Follow.
II will not be many years before the state
of Montana will be supplying the entire
northwest with coal and building stone.
Her coal fields are vast and already they
are furnishing fuel for the various rail-
roads and smelling enterprises. Her de-
pOsits Of marble, granite and sandstone
have hardly been touched. Mr.. TOstevin,
OF the firm OF TOstevin & Son, prominent
monument builders of St Paul, was re-
Gently in Montana He is known ali over
the northwest. he stated that Montana
WAS blessed with the finest stone on Gods
footstool. With the exception of the sand
stone used in the Bailey building in this
city, all the large business blocks and resi-
dences in course of erection are being built
of stone from Montana's quArries. The
fact that Montana has excellent stone is
rapidly becoming known and yesterday
the first shipment ever sent out of
the territory left here for Seattle. The
Helena stone Saving and Polishing Co,
made the shipment which Is the first 10 fill
$4,000 contract The stone is granite,
and is to be used in the Butler block. This
Montana granite is free from mineral, and
is perfectly clear and a quality that will al
ways hold its color. At the company's Office
yesterday an lNDEPENDENT reporter was
shown r specimen of granite from New
Hampshire, great deal of which has been
used in St Paul. For beauty il does not
compare with the Montana stone, nor is il
as free from mineral The company ex-
poets soon 10 ship large quantities of the
granite to Spokane Falls.
Specimens OF red sand stone and sand
stone of three light shades from the
| quarries Of Gailstin county were also seen,
and they seem 20 be Of very fine quality.
| The Helena company is rushed with busi-
Dess, and give employment 10 seventy FIVE
men at the qusrTies and the yards in Hell
/ Pna.