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Connecticut western news., 1889-10-30
GREAT HARRINGTON.

Four of the children of Henry Win ters, Brush Hill charcoal burner, have been committed to the care of the state board of charity. They were found living in neglected condition with their parents in a shed on the coaling job at Sheffield. Their destitute condi- tion was investigated by the District court, Friday, and as it appeared that the parents would be unable to support them and send them to school, they were put in charge of state agent Chas, K. Marton, of Hatfield. Stanley Win ters, aged II years, was taken to the state school at Monson, and the girls, Betsey, aged 9, Louisa, aged 8, and Bertha, aged ', were sent to the Char don street school, Boston.
 The Berkshire Branch of Woman's Board of Missions held it's autumn meeting at the chapel of the Congrega tional church in this village, Thursday. There was large attendance Nearly all the Cong. churches in the county with those of New Lebanon and Canaan, N. Y., were represented by delegates. Mrs Rev Edward Giddings, of the Housatonic church, presided with abili- ty. The forenoon session was opened with prayer by Rev Dr Marvin, who also made an address of welcome. The recording secretary, Mrs s. A. Warriner, of Hinsdale, read her report of the annual meeting at Pittsfeld last June, Miss Elizabeth A. Morley, of Pittsfeld, the corresponding secretary for several years, resigned because of poor health and Miss Sarah Humphrey, of the same place, was elected to the office. Mrs William B. Barnes, of Housatonic, read leafiet on systematic benevolence, and Mrs Giddings delivered an address on missions, showing that more money and missionaries are needed. Mrs Rev w. w. Curtis, of West Stockbridge, made report in relation to the late meeting of the American Board of Missions at New York. At the after noon session Mrs Rand, a missionary in the Micronesian Islands, gave an inter- esting address on missions in that remote part of the world. She was followed by Mrs VanLennep, of this village, on mission life in Turkey and Syria.
Connecticut western news., 1889-10-30
"GRANDMAo BROWN.

HER DEATH ON FRDAY-EIaHT DAYS OVER
 A HUNDRED YEARS.
 Grandma" Brown, of Winsted, who celebrated her hundredth anniversary last week Thursday, died on Friday morning, death being doubtless hasten ed by fall received few days before she completed her century. She was born in Barkhamsted October IT, 17e9, and her maiden name was Sophia Mun- son. She was three times married, first at the age of IS to MT Rice, then to Asahel Smith of Winsted, and then to Reuben Brown of Norfolk. Since his death fshe has lived with her son by her first marriage, A. M. Rice of Winsted, who died recently. She had one other child, daughter of her second marriage, who is now the wife of B. V. McMaken, of Toledo, O. Her father was Revolutionary soldier. - Hartford Courant, Oct. 26th.
 Her funeral was attended at her late home on Sunday at p. m. Rev Mir Kinney oficiated and not only pronoun- ced fitting eulogy but mentioned some of the principal events which had tran spired in this country and foreign countries during Mrs Browns lifetime. The bearers were six young men, relatives of the deceased.
Connecticut western news., 1889-10-30
A Costly SOn-in-LaW.

If it be true that Millionaire Hunting ton is to pay $10,O00,000 debts for his future son-in-law then he has made all his money for a mighty poor purpose. - Hartford Post, Oct 23.
 The engagement of the daughter of Huntington, the railroad king, to a German prince by the name of Hatz- fields, concerning which so much has been published, is finally fixed fact, and the wedding will take place the 28th of October. The prince has been reckless as to money matters, and is heavily in debt. It is said MT Hunting ton is to pay sum reaching into the millions for his princlely prize to get the prince out of debt, and the settle ment of 8 dover on his daughter. -
 Winsted Citizen, Oct. "A.
 A dispatch dated London, October 18th, says: The marriage of Prince Hatzfelds to Miss Clara Huntington, daughter of Mir Collis P. Huntington, New York, took place to-day in the Catholic oratory at Brompton The ceremony was performed by Bishop Emaus. The wedding was private, only relatives and few friends of the bride and groom being present. A wedding breakfast was served at the German em bassy, after which Prince Hatzfeldt and his bride started for Italy on their wedding tonr.
Connecticut western news., 1889-10-30
BERKSHIRE COUNTY.

The school teachers of North Adams received $2, 8O9 Saturday for their servi- ces up to Oct. 25th.
 The Berkshire historical society, of Pittsfeld, will hold it's regular quarter ly meeting at the Atheneum Nov. 7.
 Dr George l.. Rice, of North Adams, has been appointed medical examiner for the New York Equitable Life insurance company.
 Dewitt Clinton Munyan, one of Pittsfeld's prominent citizens, died soon after midnight Sunday morning at his home on First street.
 Mrs Martin Schrapp was kicked by 8 horse at Hinsdale last Thursday morn ing and died in the afternoon from the injuries sustained. She was 52 years old.
 Eugene L. Knox, of Ware, a piano tuner, and supposed to be respectable man, has turned out to be professional horse thief. He has skipped but will evidently be arrested, as he has engaged in several such operations lately.
 The state auditor of Massachusetts OAdmlutu Guc UOOhS duu dCCOuuUS Ol Clerk Smith of the district court at Pittsfeld last week. He sa1d that few clerks in the state had thei1 books in better condition than were those of this court.
 William Campbell, who was serving term of two months in the Pittsfeld jail, escaped from that institution Friday, and was recaptured in Vermont Saturday. He would have done better to have waited two months, for the penalty for the escape is two years.
 William Henderson, the New York theatrical manager, with his wife and children, arrived at Stockbridge some days ago and stopped at the Stock bridge house. MT Henderson was criti- cally i'll with pneumonia and died on Sunday at the age of 66 He was attend ed by Drs Blodgett of Stockbridgc and Adams of Pittsfeld.
Connecticut western news., 1889-10-30
SOUTHFIELD.

Miss Emma Adams left for home the last of last week.
 Miss Lucy Shaver called on friends here over Sunday. She is teaching in Monterey.
 M s. Heath called on friends here last week.
 Mrs Lane is not improving.
 The Walker farm was bought by Dr Flames, who, we understand purchased it for the purpose of building 9 large boarding house thereon. Success to the Dr. and may we have more of such men.
 Wilbur F. Herrick and wife arrived home the last of the week.
 Sociable is put over to another week.
 The mode of voting is much com mented on, but we think most will appear and vote.
Connecticut western news., 1889-10-30

It Is with pleasure that we announce to our many patrons that we have made arrangements with that wide-awake, Illustrated farm magazine, the AMERICAN FARMER, published at Fort Wayne, Ind. and read by nearly 200, ,00O farmers, by which that great publication will be mailed direct, FREE, to the address of any of our subscribers who will come in and pay up all arrearages on subscrip- ton and one year in advance from date, and to any new subscriber who will pay one year in advance. This is grand journal free. The AMERICAN FARMER Is 8 large 16-page journal, of Dational circu- lation, which ranks among the leading agricultural papers. It treats the ques- tion of economy in agriculture, and the rights and privileges of that vast body of citizens-American Farmers-whose industry Is the basis of all maternal and national prosperity. Its highest purpose is the elevation and ennoblipg of Agri- culture through the higher and broader education of men and women engaged in it's pursuits. The regular subscription price of the AMERICAN FARMER IS S1. OO per year. TT COSTS YOU NOTHING. From any one number ideas can be ob- tained that will be worth thrice the sub scription price to you or members of your household, YET YOU GET TT FREE Call and see sample copy.
 b@-N. B. This is special offer, and Is entirely independent of our clubbing arrangements with o. H. Pease's sub scription agency. You can obtain THE NEWS M club rates, as heretofore, through said agency, but his special offer IS made to those only epho remit direct 10 THE CONNECTICUT WESTERN NEWS
Connecticut western news., 1889-10-30
CANAAN VALLEY.

Miss Jennie Palmer, of Torrington, is the guest of her aunt, Mrs Mary Webster.
 Wm. Garfield has lost another good horse. He seems to be very unfortu- nate, having lost two horses and COW within 8 monlA
 Milton Dowd, the young man who cut his foot so badly last spring, has taken wife to care for him. A very sensible idea.
 The hen strike is ended and the hens have resumed business with an advance in prices.
 Now that the apple crop is harvested it is found to be even smaller than was expected, consequently they bring a good price.
 Fred Bailey, of Torrington, is in town and will spend few days visiting and hunting.
 Acel Tobey has started his threshing machine. Anyone in want of good workman will do we'll to call on MT Tobey. The young men about here met at Mrs Webster's last Wednesday evening and husked quantity of corn, after which Mrs w. regaled them with the traditional pumpkin pie.
Connecticut western news., 1889-10-30
NEW MARLBORO.

Ed McManus lost horse last Satur- day night.
 Mrs J. R. Walker has gone to Adams, visiting.
 Mrs J. L. Sanborn has gone to New York on visit and expects to be absent until after Thanksgiving.
 Dwight Leffingwell, of Canaan, was in town last week fixing the chimney of his tenement house. s
 The Walker farm was sold last Satur- day at auction. Dr c. J. Flames, of New York, is the purchaser. Price $2, 800.
 As Henry Hyde, of Winsted, was driving livery stable horse through New Marlboro Saturday evening, the horse ran away, overturned the carriage and threw out the occupants. Happily no one was injured. The young man hired another horse and continued on his journey.
Connecticut western news., 1889-10-30

the select school at Falls Village, was present. Much of the credit of the fine elocution of the speakers is said to be due to him as their instructor. Mir Fred Eggleston, as usual, arranged the contest and the genial "Dwight' pre- sided.
 Mir Harlan P. Morse was badly kicked by an animal he was intending to butcher, and the result is a severe lameness. Mrs Justin Morse, his mother, had bad fall about the same time, which has left her rather infrm. The family have the sympathy of their friends and neighbors.
 No preaching at the church Sunday. She attendance at the Sunday School was small, owing to the unpleasant weather
Connecticut western news., 1889-10-30
STATE ITEMS.

The Beach Bros., of Winchester, this year raised 4,O0O pounds of squash.
 The years business at Charter Oak Park, Hartford, closes with a profit of about $15,O
 The plush mills at Seymour are running until ten o'clock at night and business is good.
 Mrs Huldah Lockwood, 100, of Greens Farms, saw locomotive for the first time few days ago.
 By the death of exGovernor Minor, Senator Hawley becomes the oldest of surviving ex-governors of the state, in date of service.
 The total vote of the state upon the amendment was 73, Voting .' Yes'' 22, ,899 voting "No" 5O,456 Majority against the amendment, 27,561.
 Miss Abby F. Hall, of East Winsted, has been sent out under the auspices of the New West Commission, as pioneer teacher at White Oak city, New Mexico
 Frank Kibbe, aged IT, son of Randall Kibbe of Somers, was instantly killed Saturday afternoon while out hunting, by the accidental discharge of gun which was dropped by companion, and striking rock was discharged.
 We are informed that Mir Warehouse, the owner of the Kelley mines, in the north part of the town, has leased the old Chapinville furnace, and will soon put it in operation. - Millerton Tele- gram.
 Willie White, aged IF years, son of Robert White, of New Hartford, fell beneath the wheels of moving train on the Canal road at New Hartford last Thursday afternoon and his body was cut completely in two parts. Strange to say, he breathed for few minutes after the terrible accident.
 The Hartford Courant celebrated it's !25th birthday yesterday, Oct 29th, by issuing special twelve-page number containing many features of interest, among them being 8 .facsimihe of the original Courant of 1764 and printed in the Courant itself The Courant, like wine. improves by age, but unlike wine it should be taken daily.
Connecticut western news., 1889-10-30
SOUTH CANAAN.

Another of the Demorest prize con- tests was held at the school room on Friday evening. The successful compe- titor was Miss Maud Prince, of Ames- vile, although Miss Mussay received honorable mention. The music, with Miss Olive Wilcox at the organ and a quartette choir, was very good one song in particular, Reckoning Hands was very sweetly rendered. Mir Henry Ruiger gave a fine recitation License
 a stupendous failure," and was warmly applauded. MT Carroll, principal of
Connecticut western news., 1889-10-30
HUNTSVILLE.

MT and Mrs Selden Dean celebrated the 25th anniversary of their marriage last Tuesday evening, Oct 22d. About 40 guests were present, who report 8 pleasant time and bountiful supper. Among the many presents, which amounted to about $50, we noticed two elegant spring rockers. Among the many who wished the many happy returns, were MT and Mrs James Bailey, of Cheshire, Mass
Connecticut western news., 1889-10-30
ELLSWORTH.

ELLSWORTH.
 Many of the farmers are nearly or quite through husking corn and the rest are we'll started for this season of the year.
 News has just reached us of the death of MT Simeon Parmalee, of Michigan. MT Parmalee was for many years resident of this place, but left nere over twenty years ago for Micht- gan, where he lived most of the time since. We always liked MT Parmalee and are sorry to hear of his death
 We are glad to say Miss Julia P. Dunbar has returned from Brooklyn, N. Y., much improved in health. Also Mrs Frank Everett from the same place. . Bert Loper has moved into the Spencer house and John Stehoyt has moved into the house vacated by Loper and will work for O. w. Everett.
 Mrs D. l.. Mercy and Florence, Raymond and Howard Mercy left last Friday morning for Groton, Tompkins O., N. Y., to visit parents and grand parents in that place.
Connecticut western news., 1889-10-30
POINTERS.

Ten calves for sale. See adv.
 Don't fail to observe the changes made in Photographer Deming's adv.
 Ten dollars is the price and Hubbell' s is the place where that suit and over coat sale is taking place. See adv.
 B Hollister & Son are not afraid to quote prices on their cloaks, jackets, newmarkets and sacques. Just look at the figures in their new advertisement.
Connecticut western news., 1889-10-30
Local News.

pr Church was in New York over Sunday.
 Judge Roraback is holding court at Litchfield this week.
 pr B. L. Ross spent Sunday with friends in Albany.
 Joseph Gaylord recently purchased New England piano.
 Miss Brown, of Brooklyn, N. Y., is boarding at O. P. Roots.
 Mrs Mary VanDeren, of Chicago. is visiting at Rev Dr Eddy's.
 Samuel G. Beckley, of Brooklyn, N. r., visited relatives here over Sun- day.
 William Waller and family move into their new house to-day (Wednes- day.l
 Mrs Charles l.. Norton and daugh- ter, of New York, are visiting at Miss s. w. Adams.
 All Hallow Fen occurs tomorrow uASAss OC1. oA. SoODaSOS, ooUOoSOS, cabbages.
 Miss Hubbell, of New Haven, has been visiting for few days at c. M. Humphreys.
 Frank Dempsey has bought 8 building lot just east of the granulated milk factory.
 
 Pilgrim church sociable on Friday evening at Dr Geo. Adams. All are cordially invited.
 -Dr E. l.. Danielson, of Lebanon. Conn.,, formerly of East Canaan, visited friends here last Friday.
 Fred G. Hunt, of the reportorial staff of the Detroit Free Press, visited friends here from Thursday until Saturday.
 Mrs William Barnett and daughter, of Pelham Manor, N r., visited at Rev F. W. Barnetts from Thursday until Monday.
 w. M. Deming's portable photo graphic gallery returned from Sheffield 7, last Friday and occupies its former location, near Union depot.
 The real estate at Millerton, N. r., formerly owned by the late Dr Sidney Stillman has been purchased by Theo- dore Isham, of Maiden the Hudson.
 -Chas. B. Capron, who has been assisting F. R. Collin in his jewelry store for short time, has accepted a similar position in the store of his uncle. J. B. Capron, at Bridgeport
 A committee has been appointed to ascertain if it is possible to form 8 Ladies Relief Corps ih this town. The committee will report at formal meet ing to be held Nov. 9th.
 Do you want anything in the line send to the NEWS office for samples and prices before placing your orders. We are prepared to do anything in the printing line in the best possible man. ner and at prices that defy competition.
 The schools in this district draw BIO from the state for the purchase oi maps, charts, library books, etc. Nine individuals in this village have also contributed a corresponding sum, thus making the amount S2O to be expended as before mentioned.
 Rev D. O. Stone returned unexpec. tedly from Boston last Saturday and occupied his pulpit Sunday morning. He is not feeling we'll and will go to his home at Bethlehem for few days rest, after which he expects to resume his work at the Monroe School of Oratory in Boston.
 Michael Keane will give $50 reward for the return of the roll of bills which he lost Oct. 10. A clear conscience and the above reward ought to be sufficient inducement to the finder to return the roll of bills, especially as MT Keane cannot afford to lose said roll of bills.
Connecticut western news., 1889-10-30
A Sensible Man

Would use Kemp's Balsam for the Throat and Lungs. It is curing more cases of Coughs, Colds, Asthma, Bronchitis, Group and all Throat and Lung troubles than any other medicine. The proprietor has authorized any druggist to give you Sample Bottle Free to convince you of the merit of this great remedy. Large Bottles Soc and $1.
Connecticut western news., 1889-10-30
'COLEBROOK.

The Rev D. M. Moore and family arrived home last week after two weeks visit at Orange, Mass.
 Colebrook grange was inspected last Friday evening by State Deputy Dun ham, of Middletown.
Connecticut western news., 1889-10-30

The Rev Andrew Gray has resigned the pastorate of the Presbyterian church at Millerton, N Y. Ill health was the principal reason. His resignation has been accepted and he will preach his farewell sermon Nov. 3.
Connecticut western news., 1889-10-30

MARRIED. PRESCOTT -GEER-At the home of the bride, at Norfolk, Oct. 23, by the Rev Hiram Eddy. D. D., MT Henry K. Prescott, of Canaan, and Miss Mary P. Geer, youngest daughter of Mrs Robert A. Geer. DowD-WINCHEL-At Canaan, Oct. 20, Milton F. Dowd to Mrs Mary Winchel, both of New Marlboro.
 EaGLEsToN- N-CoNKLIN-At the home of the bride, Oct. 23, by the Rev James H. George, MT Ward s. Eggleston and Miss Libbie M. Conklin, all of Salisbury.
Connecticut western news., 1889-10-30
DEFERRED CORRESPONDENCE.

MILL RIVER.
 Mrs O. B Brewer and Mrs Dyer Stan ard are visiting in Pittsfeld this week. MT and Mrs Perrin Stanton and youngest daughter, of California, are visiting friends and relatives in this place.
 Edward Stanard has bought the John G. Calkins farm and grist mill south of this place.
 MT John P. McCaughen, who was ordained priest at Springfield last Tues day, said his first mass the next day in this village.
Connecticut western news., 1889-10-30
BORN. .
MAR REED.

CANFIELD-At New Marlboro, Oct. 18th, a
 son to Wm. Garfield.
Connecticut western news., 1889-10-30

Arrive trCm Southfield, Mill River and Clay. ton at 9.1OA. M Close at P.N.
 J. B. HARDENBERaH, P. M.
Connecticut western news., 1889-10-30
SPECIAL NOTICES.

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 30, 1889.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1889-04-17
no PRevENT ePIpEMlcs.

Stringent Sanitary Rates Adopted by Flor
ida BeaIth officials for the Guidance of
Municipal and County Officers.
JACKSONVILLE. Fla. April l0-The State
Board Of Heath yesterday published rules
and regulations for the guidance OF town,
county and other officers. They authorize
the destruction OF infected property; sn-
force themonthly house to house inspection (;
compel the adoption Of a sewerage system
In all municipalities Of 10 900 or more In
habitant', d provide for spscRl monthly
reports during May, june, July, August,
September and October.
The regulations for quarantine and disin-
iecton along the seabosrd are very strict,
but the money at present available being In
sufficient to maintain the system thorough
ly, the board adopted q resolution instruct
ing its president 10 confer with the authori-
ties at Washington for the purpose OF So
curing such cooperation and as sslstanee that
may befn their power to render. President
Daniel has issued an address 10 tho people
asking for their aid and cooperation and
that they sustain the board
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1889-04-17
rERRIeLE FOREST Hires,

Great Destruction in virginla = Houses,
Barns and livestock swept Away-One
Hundred Families Homeless--One Man
burned to Death and Four Missing.
DANvILlE, Va, April l6.-A dispatch from
Critz's Depot, on the Danville g. New River
railroad 10 Patrick County, gives graphic
account of devastating forest fire, extend
ing from Patrick Springs TO CritEs, cover
ing an area OF ten miles long and three to
six miles wide. The fire commenced on FRI
day afternoon and burnedunti heavy rain
aided the men In finally stopping II on Sun
day night A slight rain on Friday impeded
the flames temporarily, but they broke out
afresh on Saturday and ragged with in
creased vigor. The flames, impellod by the
gale swept through the fertile valley called
Wild Cat Hollow like tornado, preceded
by sounds like rolling thunder, and dashed
an the mountain sides. Horses, cattlo and
hogs became paralyzed with fear and fell an
easy prey TO the flames.
Houses, fences, barns, stables and grana-
ries were swept away like tinder boxes.
Over 100 families are left destitute. They
escaped with only the clothes they wore. A
large norton Of the burnt district Is mount
ain0rs country, sparsely settled by poor
pc p Q who are left in destitute condition.
The latest reports state that from sixty to
seventy-fve head Of cattle. dozen horses
aud over 200 hogs were burned. 1t is esti-
mated that about 100 dwellings were de-
,troyed. Every vestige Of fencing is gone.
II Is known that one man was burned TO
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1889-04-17
HOPING AGAINST HOPE.
No TIdinRs of the Fate OF the steamer
Z DanmaBE's assenGers--Another Steam

No TIdinRs of the Fate OF the steamer
Z DanmaBEs PassenGers-Another Steam
ship Overdue.
New YoRK, April 16-The mystery sur
rounding the abandonmento of the steamship
Danmark * as far from being cleared as
aver The theories with regard to the pas
sengers Of the Inflated vessel have now
narrowed down TO two. The agents believe
that the passengers were taken of by some
sailing vessel jund 10 this country or some
European port. The other theory is that
they have been taken OF by some slow
steamship bound for either the United
States or some European country. All tho
Steamships which could have possibly been
in the neighborhood Of the Danmark at the
time she was abandoned have arrived, con-
,equently the chances for the safety Of the
crew and passengers are becoming very
small
MIR Edye, one OF the aZents Of the Thing
Valla line, yesterday received q cable dis
patch from London asking II the National
line steamship Denmark had arrived at this
port The Denmark left London on March
10. 1t is possible that she has the DAN
marks passengers on board, The Denmark
s now two days overdue. She is a slow
freight steamship. None Of the steamers
that arrived yesterday brought any news Of
| The Danmark's passengers