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

Senator Cleveland's resolution call ing for a joint special committee to report upon the necessary legislation regarding the safety of buildings and location of boilers was passed under suspension of the rules, and inn mediately transmitted to the house. where it was passed ill concurrence.
 The bills to secure minority represen- tation in the election of constables, grand jurors, and justices of the peace, were passed by the house, as was also the bill providing for the biennial cleo ton of justices of the peace at the same time of the election of state officers
 Mary A. and Margaret l.. Swift, mother and sister of John l.. Swift, who was convicted of the murder of his wife, have entered petition for the commutation of the sentence imposed upon him.
 The resolution making the customary appropriation for the purchase of a portrait of the governor was passed by the senate and house.
 A bill making the first Monday in September Uabor Day) legal holiday passed the house.
 The date of March 9th has been fixed for the hearing of two important temperance bills, one preventing the sale of liquors in grocery or provision stores, and the other prohibiting the use of screeus in saloon windows.
 The legislature held no session on Friday, in observance of the anniver- sary of the birthday of the first Presi- dent If our country.
Connecticut western news., 1889-02-27
CORN " ALL.

The social event of the season was the reception at the parl"rs "f the Hnus Valley Inst. on Feb. 22l About one hundred gathered there and were entertained by fine music. singing. etc. There were numerous out of town guests, relatives of the students. Much cre.lit is due to Mrs Gnion, also t." Pa Beers" for the pains taken to make it pleasant for everyone. The school is in fourisling condition and is receiv- ing new pupils every month.
 The directors of the Cornwall Dairy Association met on Monday, Feb. 25th, to select site for creamery.
 Frederick Kell"gg, who has been quite feeble for some time. is confined t., his room. He is the oldest man in town.
 The mnmps have broken cut in our village. They have not yet bec"me epidemic but doubtless in short time qnite a number will feel "biy" around the chops. Wm. Wilcox the veteran hunter, sncce-.led in capturing fine specimen of the "Geuus Felis cnlignta" Ameri- cln Lynx on Mt Mohawk last week.
 The good people of the village have again resumed their eff ,rts to shed light into the dark places in the 10th school district The people of that section appreciate this kindness and propose when they have received suffi- cient "light" to alternate with the good people of the Plain and hold meetings every other Sunday afternoon in the school house in the 2d district.
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\ T d Court of F. obate held at sharon .N within and for the District of sharon, on

T Court of F. obate held at sharon, .N within and for the District of sharon, on the 18th day of February, A. D. 1889.
 Present, A. NJ. Card, Esq.,, Judge.
 Estate of Frederick Judd, late of Sharon, in said district, deceased.
 Upon the apple tion of Gibson Gillette, of the town of Salisbury. in the county of Ltch- field and State of Connecticut, Administrator with the will annexed, upon the estate of said deceased. pray ing fr an order of sale of all the real estate belonging to said estate described as follows: Being an equity of redemption in and to all that certain farm or tract of land, with the buildings thereon, situate in the town of sharon, ln said dust rict. and bounded, North and cast by lands of Gibson Gillette, South by lands of Daniel White, and west by lands of Mrs Nicholas Miller, containing about 140 acres of land, more or less.
 ORDERED, That said application be heard and determined at the probate office in said sharon, on the 2d day of March A. D., 1889, at one o'clock afternoon, and this cour, directs the said administrator to give public notice to all persons interested ill said estate. to appear, if they see cause, and be heard thereon. by publishing this order twice ill d weekly newspaper having a circulation ill said district, and by postinga copy on the public sigI-post ill said town of sharon, nearest to the real estate to be sold, aud return make to this court.
 A. M. CARD, Judge.
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GREAT HARRINGTON.

The poultry show at the town hall in this village last Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, was we'll attended and a very successful exhibition. The entries ran up to near 700, an.l after paying the premiums the managers of the associa- ti,u, who have worked very hard fnr,its sncc-ss. will have go"l surplus to put in the treasury as 8 permanent fund. The bench show of d ,gs was far be!y ond tile expectation of. the mal'ayers, there being 72 dogs of various breeds at the exhibition. This department was ill tl.e basement of tn" l,all. Of the successful exhibitors, Charles NJ. Gibbs t."'k four premiums on his Enel setter, Zi..ltfa, for being the best setter, best d"g in the show, best female setter, and for scoring the most points.
 The county commissioners with Supt Lyon and Road Master Clark. of the HouSatonic railroad. held q public meeting Thursday, at the office of Lawyer Collius, and decided to place htgman at the Castle street crus@ing to warn teams of danger. and iu the spring build gate at the crossing.
 Electric lights are to be placed in the Congregational church. 4
 Six policemen, headed by officer Clark, made raid upon the unlicensed saloon of M. M. Rice on Railroad St., and i'll the rooms upstairs, occupied by Mir Rice, the officers seized, and carried away, small Quantity of varions kinds of llquors The hearing in the case will come before the court March 9th.
 A surprise party occurred at the resi- ,lence of Fred Treat last Thursday evening. -4
 A farmers institute of the Hunsatol,ic Agricultural S"citty comes tiff Ut the town ha tomorrow, but no free lunch .eel be expected.
 Sidney Am-s. formerly of this village, iii d at the home of his sol,, at L~nnx Furnace, Thursday, agel 7S years. The bo.ly Was taken to Sheffield for burial. Tue 4th quarterly conference of the i NJ. B church was held Monday at 10 m., with Presiding Elder $. I. Ferguson ! iu the chair.
 Rv F. K. Marvin and wife, of this village, sail from New York city tomor- row for Nassau, Bahama Islands, for a l four weeks visit.
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.4.F IMPORTANT STEP.
A Citixens AAaOrinttOn formed
 GAnAan. COnn :, feb 21, 1850.

A Cisix~ns Aa.oriatton formed at
 Ganaan. Conn Eeb 21, 1850.
 In response to the .' call" published in THE NEWS of Feb 20th., about 30 residents of this village met at Judge Roraback's office last Thursday evening and organized Citizens Association to promote the growth and prosperity of Canaan.
 The meeting was called to order by D. l.. Pierce, the chairman of the informal meeting held at Dr 0. w. Camps residence on Saturday evening. Feb 16. 8. c. Beckley, the secretary of the meeting held at Dr Camps, then read the report of said meeting. His report was accepted. The committee, consisting of Col J. B. Hardenbergh, H. P. Tracy and 5. 0. Beckley. appoin- ted at said meeting, next presented a constitution aud bylaws for "The Citi- zens Association of Canaan, Conn. :" Said constitution and bylaws were adopted, with one or two amendments Under its provisions any voter residing in the village of Canaan may become a member of the association by paying one dollar to the treasurer, and receiv- ing the votes of two-thirds of the members present at any meeting. The annual dues for membership are Sl. The annual meetings are to be held the 3d Thursday in February of each year. The executive committee are authorized to call special meetings of the associa- tion whenever deemed advisable.
 The following officers were elected for the term of one year: President, D l. Pierce vice-president. A Under, wood ; recording secretary and treasu- Ter, H P Tracy corresponding secre. tarv, s w Barnes; executive committee, ID l. Fireman, w Peet. Dr C W Camp J B Reed and A T Roraback.
 The meeting was very harmonious and enthusiastic, and all present believe it to be the forerunner of new era O increased prosperity for Canaan.
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I \ISTRICT of Sharon ss. P: obate Court, ] Feb. 6,h. 1889.
 Estate of Polly Haight, late of sharon, in sald 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 t.. exhibit their claims for settlement. Those wh" neglect to present their accounts. properly attested, within said time, will be bebarred Il recovery. All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make immedi- ate payment to
 CHARLES HAIGHT, Administrator,
 With the will annexed
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LOST OPPORTUNITIES

The railroad facilities, water power. price of land and cost of living in Canaan, also other advantages and privileges here are an inducement t" manufacturers to locate at Canaan. and had Board of Trade been organized here three years ago we firmly believe that many of ths business enterprises that have since been established in neighboring towns would have locafed here The following shows what a Board of Trade has accomplished at Winsted during the past twelve months.
 The following manufacturing compa- nies have located in Winsted during the past year The New England Knitting company. capital So0,O the Morgan Silver Plate company, capital S25. 900 {; the Cross Shoe Manufacturing company, capital $50. O.00O; the Alvortl X Shear Manufacturing company. capital SlO,- GOO; the Winsted Optical company. capital SIS 900. and the Daily Citizen company, capital S5, 900.
 THE NEWS of Jan 13, 1886, strongly urged the forming of a Board of Trade at Canaan. Immediately upon taking the editorial chair in 1883 the present proprietor of THE NEWS tried to awaken or stimulate public interest in Canaan' s natural advantages and resources. THE NEWS of April 18th aud 25th, 1853. mentioned the progress that Canaan had made during the previous IT years and also stated what Canaan ought to be, can be, and possibly may become by the year 1900 The issue of May 2l, 1883, mentioned Canaan's manufactur- ing opportunities. Since that time some new industries have been established here, bnt Canaan has not made the progress that 1t orght.
 THE NEWS rei"ices that Citizens Association has finally been formed tc promote the growth and prosperity ol Canaan None can regain lost oppor. tunities, but we can all now put oul shoulders to the wheel. and soon many kinds of business will be booming here
 We cordially invite every member o the Citizens Association to call at THI News office and read from our file the articles published op the dates above mentioned. It will remind them o some points which they may have forgotten but which may yet prove good suggestions for immediate adoption
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WEDNESDAY,. FEB. 27. 1889.

Editor T. s. Pratt, of the Rockville Journal, is a prominent and esteemed member of the Connecticut Weekly Press Association. The members of said association sympathise with him in his bereavement, the loss of noble and beloved son whose death is recorded elsewhere.
Connecticut western news., 1889-02-27
HOW'S THIS!

We offer One Hundred Dollars reward for any case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by taking Halls Catarrh Cure
 F. J. CHENEY & CO, Proprietors |, Toledo, Ohio.
 We, the undersigned, have known F J. Cheney for the last 15 years, and believe him perfectly honorable in all business transactions, and financially able t" carry out any obligations made by their firm.
 WEST X TRUAx, Wholesale Druggists,
 Toledo, Ohio.
 WALDING. KINNAN X MARVIN, Whole
 sale Druggists. T ,letlo, Onio. E. H. VAN HoEsEN, Cashier, Toledo
 National Bank. Toledo, Ohio.
 Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken inter nally, acting directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the system. Testimonials sent free. Price 75 c. pel bottle. Sold by all Druggists.
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COG.EGSIsO

The mercury touched 13 . below zero Sunday morning
 The school in the Center district closed for the winter last week.
 The ladies of the Industrial socie'y will meet with Mrs E. Turner on Thursday afternoon of this week
 Miss Ann Gilbert died at her home, very suddenly of apopl-xv, on Sunday, the l7th, in the 90th year of her age. c 'mmuniOn servic,. at the Congrega- tional church next Sunday morning. Preparatory lecture at tue conference room on Friday at 2:3O p. III.
Connecticut western news., 1889-02-27

Mir E. D. VanSciver, who for thirteen years past has been one of the editors and publishers of the Millerton Tele- gram, has sold his interest in that paper to Mir Col Card. and the latter has takel. possession. Thus the firm of Van Scire' & Deacon IS succeeded by the firm "i Deacon & Card.
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His Buains.Ha RO0nlinc..

Probably no one thing has caused such Il general revival of trade at w H. Camps drug store as their giving away t' their customers of s" many free trial h'ttl-s 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 "ever di>app'ints. Coughs, colds, asthma, bronchitis, croup. and all throat and lung diseases quickly cured. You can test 1t before buying bv getting a trial bottl- free. large size $l. Every bottle warranted
Connecticut western news., 1889-02-27

The Union Press, of Hartford, whicL was launched about month ago, has evidently come to stay. It is as fnll "t news as an egg is of meat ana 1t sell, like hot cakes, as it is the only on
 cent newspaper published in Hartford.
Connecticut western news., 1889-02-27
TMrIR NINTH ANNIvEn~AnY.

Alb ut 60 of the n-ighhors of Mir and Mrs H w. Woodruff met at their lr"u>' in Washington Depot. Conn, Feb l8h t celebrate the ninth anniversary of Mr and Mrs Woodruff marriage Ther were over 100 invitations sent out, but owing tn the unpleasant weather man! were kept away. Their large house wa> illuminated and lnuke.l cheerful to tn. visitors as they wrnd-l their Wa. thitlIer in the rain. Insile the rooms were open mp stairs and down, and in the stoves burned cheerful wood fires. The rooms on the first floor were decorated with potted plants. On q table in tn 3 arch between the parlor and sitting room were many useful and handsome presents, while directly owe, it hung a handsome hanging lamp, given by some of their lady friends, ant, alongside the table stood large easy chair, from some of their gentlemen friends.
 Refreshments were served at 10 o'clock, consisting of cake, pie, coffee, cheese and fruit. The young people indulged in dancing for an hour. after which poem was read which wa> written for tine occasion. All left abnu, midnight, wishing the host and hostes. many happy returns of their wedding anniversaries.
Connecticut western news., 1889-02-27
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SAMUEL c. BECKLEY, EDITOR AND PROPRIETOR.
Subscription Account.

The date on the coIored slip of paper with the namu of the subscriber shows the time to which the subscription Is phid: thus, R- IS. Smith 5julS9 indicates that MT smith hils paid for his paper to July ,, loS9. IL is hoped th,lt subscribers will see to It that their account as indicated by the date on their papers. is always correct. and when they pay for Il 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 been made, as the receipt Of the paper with the date to which the subscription Is palu plainly printed thereon Is prina facle evl- dence of its acceptance as correct.
Connecticut western news., 1889-02-27
Legal Notices.
1 ISTRICT of Sharon, ss, Probate Court

1 lISTRICT of Sharon. ss. Probate Court, Jan 26lh, 4. b. ls89.
 Estate of Charles H. pulver, late of Sharon, in said District. decelSed.
 The court of probate for the district of Sharon hath limited and allowed six m"n, hs 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 he debirred a recovery. All persons indeb ed to said estate are reIueste tC make immodi- ate payment to
 HERMAN c. ROWLEY, Administrator.
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Laws Respecting Newspapers,

Printed for the benefit of those who think that ordering paper stopped absolves them frou- paying up arrearages:-
 "If subscribers refuse or neglect to take thei' paper from the pOsI -ofice to which th' y are d. rected they are heid responsible until they hav' settet their bills and ordered their papers uiscon tiuued.
 "Sub.cribers who do not give express nosice to the Contrary gre considered wishir 2 to oeontinu their subscriptions.
 s.If subscribers order tn discontinuance oftheil pap.r the publishers may continue to send them nutil all arrexrs paid"
Connecticut western news., 1889-02-27

.Snrtford and lOnncctiCIt W eAt-
 ern lsaiir"Asl. Runs from Hartford to Rhinebrck on the Hud. son river. where. 1t connect. with the
 C. q II. Railrs'H,i.
 LCommencinx Feb. 10. lSs9.
 GOING WEST. 7.30 a. m For Rhinrhcck. l3. D III For MIlrrtWn. ll.60 a M. For Khincb-ck. connecting win trains On the \. T.. < II. K railroad. 34O D III. For Millrrton 6.45 D. m. For MillcrtOn.
 GOING EAeT. 9.l0 a. m. For Hartford. connecting at Win st.si for Waterbury and bridgeport; at Simsbury tOl Weattirhl. N0rtl,M M,nutOn, Williamsburg and liolyoke; At Hartford with rxpr~ss for Springfiel, and ROstOn and ull points North an,i East arriving In Boston al 3.;N D M.; and for New HA- ven. arriving At l.2l D m also tor VII. linnntic. New L,mdon. Providence and New York. 25l p m For Hartford. connecting at Win. st.al tor Waterbury and Bridgeport; st Simnt,ury for WeAifield and Holy Uke; at HMrtt''rl for New Haven. Springfield and Boston. e.A6 p III. For West Minated.
 $. B. OPDYKE. Gem. supt. WALTER PEARCE. s;enr Pass. Agent.
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Williamstown is fortunate in the generosity of Mir F. F. Tn mpson, of New York, who has given the town a fund. the income of which provides a series ot lectures and concerts, of a very high order, for each winter.-l Courant.
Connecticut western news., 1889-02-27

The Carmel Hill lead mine in Wood buy is being developed and is down 9 feet and the rock grows richer as they go down and there Is now every pros pect of d rich mine
Connecticut western news., 1889-02-27
Notice to Tax Payers.

{ IL persons liable to pay taxes in the .\ Town of Salisbury on the assessment list of lSS8. re hereby notified that l will meet them at McElro>'s store, ChaI'inville, Thursday, March IA, from a. m till Il Il. m !; at Geo H. Clark's store. Salisbury, on the same day from 12 m. till 2 D. m at James M Woodworth's store, Ore Hill, on the same day from 3 p. m. till p. m; at H. k. k. House, Amesvile Friday, March 15. from Il. m. till 12 III; at James H. Earnum's stoIe, Lime Rock on the shme day from p. m. till D. m at my house in l.akeville, Saturday. March 16, from 9 Il. III. till 12 III. all persons negIec- ting to pay said tax on the days above mem toned will be charged legal fees. terest at the rate of s4 Der cent per month vii. be added to all taxes remaining unpaid after the first day of May, 1889.
 VIM. B. PERRY, Collector.
 Dated at Lakeville, Ct,, Feb. 26, 1889.
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Alderman Geo Watson, of Bridgeport

Wr1teS.
 Prof Loverilee, Dear Sir:-I have used your Magnetic Cure in my family with the best results. Tue rapf.lity with which it conqnors Rheumatic Inflam- nation anl Swelling, thus bringing relief from pain, renders it most valuable remedy, and I predict t. at as the public become better acquainted with it, it will become the family medicine.
Connecticut western news., 1889-02-27
1 ISTRICT of Salisbury. ss. Probate Court

1 \ISTRICT of Salisbury ss. Probate Court. Feb. 18th, lSS9.
 Estate of Michael Gale, late of Salisbury. ill said district, deceased.
 Upon the application of James Stuart, praying that an instrument ill writing pur porting to be the last will and testament of said Michael t;ale, deceused, may be proved, approved, allowed and admitted to probate, IS per application on file more fully appears, it is
 ORrERED, that said application be heard and determined Ut the Probate Office ill Salisbury. ill said district, the 5th day Ot March A. D., 1859. at two o'clock ill the af'ern"on, and that notice be given of the tendency of said application and the time and place of hearing thereon, by publishing the s'.lne twice ill some newspaper having circulation in said district and ny posting copy thereof on the public sign-post in :he town of Salisbury. in said district, neares, the place where the deceased last dwelt, and by sending by mall post paid a copy of said newspaper, containing said notice, to each oi the children of said deceased as described in s'lid application, ut least ten days beiore sad hearing.
 Certified from Record.
 DONALD Y. WARNER, Judge.
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S25 GO and $50 OU discount on Seal Jackets and Sacques for for next tell days.
Tax Notice.

NOTICE is hereby given that the rate bill ~ for 1889 on list of 1888, for the town of Cornwall, is placed in my hands for colec- tion. Stid taxes are due on the first day of March, 1889. Three-fourths of one per cent will be charged each month after colnme, C. ing the first day of April. Twill meet the tax payers 10 receive their taxes on the following days, viz: On Thursday. March 18th, at C. E.. Wilcox X x, ns store, at 10 o'clock, a. m.; :; on Friday, March 29, at 10 a. m., at Cornwall Bridge Iron Co.'S. store; on Saturday, March 30, at West Cornwall, ill Smith x ''on's store, at 10 o'clock Il. m.
 Dated ut Cornwall, Feb 18th 18S9
 C. k. BALDWIN, Collector.
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WATERDURY.

On Tuesday evening, Feb. 14tl,, a very Interesting literary and musical entertainment was given ln the First Mrtl"liSt church of Waterbury. Miss B. w. ClrnveIa,l. of West Winsted, read q brilliant paper on her recent trip through the Colorado. Yosemite and Yellowstone valleys. The musical part was under the direction of Prof l. w.. Harvey, assisted by Misses Carrie Cnrtiss and Fannie Turner. The piano duett from "Chopin" by Mir Harvey aud Miss Cnrtiss was finely rendered. The solo Millard's '" Wa,ting," by Miss Turner, was given in her rich, fute- like voice. A luett entitled 1.-The Syr+n and Friar'' by Mir Harvey and Miss Turner, delighted the audience. The last, solo, by Mir Harvey, 1.-The Cing's Minstrel,' was given with rare execution and f-xibility of voice. Tu lovers of good music this was '.n unus- ual treat. We hope to hear the same participants again.
 Captain Thomas Cnmstock, of Nor wich, caught the last salmon taken in the Thames river about f,rty-seven years ago. It was taken in net and weighed ten pounds. It was sold to Mr Thomas H ,ntington, of Norwich Town, for ten dollars.
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TGoeLerS' GMide.

LEAvE CANAAN, GOING SOUTH. $40 .. m., for Bridgeport and New York, with through car. sos p. m., Milk for Bridgeport. 23S p. m., for Bridgeport and New York, with through Drawing Room Car. 6.45 P. m.. for for Bridgeport and New York. sunday Milk, 3.4j p. m.. for Bridgeport and New York. r Connect at Brookfield Junction with traiAa to aud from Danbury.
 VIM. H. STEVENSON,
 vice-Pres't. and Grn'l Manager. W. K. LYON, Supt, A. ". PERRIN.
 Gon. Pass. Art.
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ONE WHO WAS THERE

The Rev H. ,kiah Rpa,le, of Jewett City, lives upon an estate which his ancestors purchased of Oneco, chief of the Mohegan Iilians. in the latter part of the seventeenth century. He represents the sixth successive genera, tion of the Reade family that has lived upon the land. There are few families in eastern Connecticut who can boast of the possession of an estate 200 years.
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All $1.OO Cam.ls Hair Foule and Serge Cloths, Soc. q ya' d for ten dsys nore

During the next ten days will sell all Sl co and S1 25 Dress BrOadclOth> for 75ctS.