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Connecticut western news., 1889-10-09
WORTH CANAAN TOWN MEETING.

Town meeting last Monday was slimly attended, considering the novel, ty of using secret ballots, and also the fact that 8 vote was to be taken on the proposed constitutional amendment. A total of 160 votes were cast, 94 democra- tic and 66 republican. The vote on the amendment was. 35 Yes, and 1O5 No. The principal officers elected were as follows: Assessors, Elisha M. Rood, dem. Frank D. Gaylord, r; selectmen, William J. Ferguson, d, Henry G. Williams, d, Alonzo B. Garfield, ri; town clerk. registrar and treasurer, Jacob B. Hardenburgh, d; board of relief, Edward s. Roberts, d, Geo. W. Cowdrey, d, Harlan P. Tracy, r.; registrars of voters, Wm. H. Camp, d, Samuel A. Eddy, r, agent town deposit fund, Joseph W. Peet, d.
 It was voted to levy tax of 15 mills per dollar to meet the expenses of the tcwn fo-: the coming year.
 The repsirs O: the roads and bridges was left to the se,ectmen, also the care of the town peer.
 The selectmen were instructed to confer with the ocers of the 0. N. B. & Western railroad and ask for and insist upon 8 definite proposition in regard to lessenirg the danger connec- ted with the O. N. D. & w. railroad crossing near Canaan depot, and the selectmen are to report to town meet ing to be called to hear the report and take action on it. .r.
 One selectman and one member of the Douglas library committee were appointed to confer with similar com mittee from the town of Canaan, in regard to purchasing said towns inter- est in the Douglas library. The com mittee appointed was W. J. Ferguson and F. l.. Freeman.
 The selectmen were instructed to confer with the selectmen of the town of Canaan in regard to having the old land records rebound. ... ..
 The selectmen were authorized to expend not exceeding $75 for the incl dental expenses of the Douglas library for the ensuing year. The committee in charge of the Douglas library, viz : Messrs s. A. Eddy, M. B. Tobey and D. L. Freeman were continued.
 1ruant officers were elected as fol- lows: District No. 1, H. B. Holt; Mo-. 2, G. P. Strong No. 8, F. s. Goodwin; No. 4, M. B. Tobey No. 5, B. s. Roberts,
Connecticut western news., 1889-10-09
WEST CORNWALL.

Wm. G. Wood has returned to New York, where he has situation in the tax receivers office.
 Rev J. H. Pierpont and family leave for New Haven this week, to be absent about two weeks.
 A crazy sociable was held at the resi- dence of George 0. Harrison last Fri day evening, which was highly enjoy able.
 George Fritz and wife were in Hart ford and New London last week.
 James Wilson has gone to Bridge port, where he has position in D. M. Reeds store. All were sorry to have Jim leave, but wish him success in his new quarters.
 Miss Eliza Baldwin has returned from her visit in Goshen.
 Election passed off quietly. The off, cers elected were as follows Selectmen, David l.. Smith, Ingersol P. Reed, B. D. Benedict /; town clerk and school visitor, Philo M. Kellogg; grand jurors, Geo. A. Wheaton, l.. A. Robinson assessors, Ingersol P. Reed, Orlando Perkins constables, Patrick O'Donnell, F. w. Yutzler. License was carried by majority of 51.
Connecticut western news., 1889-10-09

A Chinese gambler arrested in San Francisco had clever arrangement for cheating on his person. It consisted of steel clip" which was fastened inside of one sleeve. Two cords reached up the sleeve. across the breast and down the other sleeve to the hand, where one was fastened to the thumb and the other to one of the fingers. By pull of one cord the clip reached out and took in a card, which was at once drawn up the sleeve, Pulling the other cord caused the card to be shot out into the hand of the player with lightning rapidity, without exposing any part of the mechanism.
Connecticut western news., 1889-10-09
r, M, c. 4. CONVENTION.

The 24th annual convention of the Young Mems Christian Associations of Connecticut will be held at Waterbury, October 17-20, commencing on Thurs day afternoon at 33O o'clock. An excel lent programme has been prepared by the committee. Entertainment will be provided for all accredited delegates who send their names before Oct. IA, to Fred IL. Willis, general secretary Y. M. c. A., Waterbury. Those who prefer hotel accommodations can secure the same at reduced rates. Any number of delegates can secure accomodations at good boarding houses at $1.00 per day. The railroads will make reduction to delegates.
Connecticut western news., 1889-10-09
CENTENNIAL SERVICE.

The Methodist Episcopal church in Lskeville, Conn.,, will hold Centennial service on Wednesday, Oct. 16th, 1889. At 1O:3O 8. m. there will be Centen- nial sermon by Rev J. G. Oakley, Ph. D. D. D. At 200 p. m. an Historic sketch by Rev Clark Wright, D. D., followed by an original poem, written for the occasion by Rev w. G. Brown ing. At 700 in the evening social reunion, Sacrament of the Lords Sup per and reminiscence by old pastors and members.
 It is earnestly desired that all old pastors and persons who have held mem bership with this church in the past, shall be present and participate in these services. Entertainment will be gladly furnished to any such who may come. DAVID PHILLIPS, Pastor.
Connecticut western news., 1889-10-09
BERKSHIRE COUNTY.

Miss Jennie A daughter of John l.. Manchester, was married by Rev Henry I. Bodley, of North Adams, to Alfred H. Combe, of Providence, R. r., at the brides residence Wednesday at p. m. A party of about 50, including guests from North Adams and Pittsfeld, were present. .-lSpringfeld Republican.
 A Pittsfeld man has discovered that quantity of fancy articles to which some $20 in prizes were awarded at the Pittsfeld fair were in reality the property of a woman. who keeps a millinery and fancy goods store in New York, and in all probability they were not even her own handiwork. Inquiry revealed the fact that they had also been entered at other fairs in this vicinity. Valley Cleaner.
Connecticut western news., 1889-10-09
SOUTH CANAAN.

The late Laura Beckley Kellogg, an account of whose funeral was given in the last issue of THE NEWS, was born at North Canaan, Sept. 5, 1915, ID the house now owned and occupied by Dr Geo. Adam. In August, 1850 she married Whiting G. Kellogg. They resided on the Plain until June 3, 1856, when they moved to South Canaan, remaining here until June IA, 1876, when they moved to Falls Village. In 1852 Mrs Kellogg united, by profession of faith, with the Congregational church at South Canaan and was ever jealous and active in church work until failing health prevented her attending public worship or ministering to the relief of the sick or needy.
Connecticut western news., 1889-10-09

are very beautiful, and are supplied with gas from machine under the town hall, and when lighted in the evening make a very fine appearance. The whole is a work of art, and the many expressions of approval must be very gratifying to the generous donor. The selections by the band were very pleasing, and were heartily applauded. The illumination of the park was very elaborate, and the many present gave unqualified approval of the taste dis played, calling it the handsomest dis play ever seen in Norfolk
Connecticut western news., 1889-10-09
WEDNESDAY, OCT. g, 1889.
SPECIAL NOTICES.
In future leave your laundry at Parsons store, as the agency has been transferred to G. w. Parsons.

In future leave your laundry at Parsons store, as the agency has been transferred to G. w. Parsons.
 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, 900 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 opportunity to obtain 6rst-class farm journal free. The AMERICAN FARMER IS 8 large 16-page journal, of national circu- lation, which ranks among the leading agricultural papers. It treats the ques- ton of economy in agriculture, and the rights and privileges of that vast body of citizens Farmers-whose industry is the basis of all material and national prosperity. Its highest purpose is the elevation and ennobling of Agrl- culture through the higher and broader education of men and women engaged in its pursuits. The regular subscription price of the AMERICAN FARMER IS $1. % per year. IT 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.
 S-N. B. This is special ofer, and is entirely independent of our clubbing arrangements with 0. H. Pease's sub- scription agency. You can obtain THE NEWS at club rates, as he''etofore, Mrough said agency, but hais specin offer IS made to those only who remit direct 10 THE CONNECTICUT WESTERN NEWS.
Connecticut western news., 1889-10-09
DIED.

CAA-2-At New Milford, Oct. 1, Asa w. Camp,
 aged & years. PIrNHg-At Riverton, Oct. 1, Mrs Nancy Pinrey, aged 91. DEA-Nc-At Torrington, Oct. l, Roland G.
 Deming, aged 37; burial at Winsted. DEM1Nc-At Huntsville, Oct. 1, Levinus Dem
 ing, aged 81. BELcHER-At Lime Rock, Oct. 1, Calvin
 Belcher.
 MoRLEY-At Pittsfeld, Mass, Oct 1, Rev L.
 B. Morley, aged 85 HoPsoN-At Kent, Oct. 2. Seth W. Hopson
 aged 6S years. Wm. H. Adams, aged 81 years.-
Connecticut western news., 1889-10-09
For Sale,
Parents! Your Attention

IlURNISH interesting and instructive I reading for your families. deal in the leading standard books of the day, which includes the Peerless Parallel Pictorial Bible," which is superior to all other Bibles in every respect, and from 25 to 50 per cent less in price. "GenPs Grant and Sheridan's Memoirs," "The Story of Man" by J. W. Buell., Heroes of the Plains, ," "The Beauti- Around the World," Laws of Business" for all states, by Theophilus Parsons, L L. D., "Our Country's Wealth and Influence," 1.-The Life and Letters of Roscoe Conklin," !" Plates for marking clothing. Write for par ticulars. I furnish any book in the market.
 FRED A. FARLEY,
 Box 84 Canaan, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1889-10-09
This Years Potato Crop.

The Farmers Review will report that the potato crop of 1889 will probably exceed in quantity that of any previous year in the United States. The acreage is less than last year, but the conditions of growth have in general been very favorable, and there has been an unusu- al absence of insect enemies. The total crop is estimated at 233, 100000 bushels, which exceeds last years crop by over 17, 100000 bushels.
Connecticut western news., 1889-10-09

-J. D. NoW recently puIcuaSeu pair of bay colts. Miss Lena Freeman attends the Robbins school at Norfolk.
 Mrs B. H. Barnes and son, Harry, are visiting relatives in Boston.
 Mrs Watson Dewey. of Granby, is visiting her sister, Mrs H. M. Adams. The Canaan Choral Union are re- hearsing the oratorio of "Esther.'
 Miss Elsie Adams leaves to-day Wednesday, for Blair, Neb., to visit her brother, James.
 -Dr Ross will be away from Friday morning, Oct. 11th, until Tues. morn ing, Oct. 10th.
 Mrs Anson Lawrence and Mrs Edward Wood, of Saltwater, N. Y., are visiting at s. w. Barnes.
 Mrs l.. W. Harvey went to Hart land last Wednesday, to visit with rela- tives for week or more.
 Only two new electors were added to the list in this town this fall, viz 1: Frank H. Lee and George Anson.
 The present moon IS called the "hunter's moon" because like many of the hunters, it is full for 8 week-INe Milford Gazette.
 Edmund ID. Lawrence, Miss Emma Lawrence and Mrs D. l.. Freeman went to New York last Wednesday and re- turned Friday.
 Charlie Davis has left the milk train and gone on to the passenger. "Clem" now twists. the brake on the buggy of the milk.
 Henry D. Reed has taken the posi- tion vacated by John s. Reed at the depot and Harry Stanard, of Mill River has taken Henry's place.
 The Pilgrim church Sunday School presented their superintendent, MI Samuel A. Eddy, handsome chair or his return from his bridal tour.
 The marriage of MT Walter Wake man and Miss Sarah B Hurlburt, daugh ter of Mir and Mrs J. H. Hurlburt, O Lime Rock, will take place at Trinity church in Lime Rock on Wednesday Oct. 18th, at 4:30 p. m.
 Mrs Sarah A. Coggswell, of Grea Harrington, visited friends here iron Wednesday until Friday. She was oI her way to North6eld to take care 0 Mrs Anne Wooster, lady 94 years old who recently fell and broke her arm.
 Mrs CIeaveland, wife of E1-Presi dent Cleaveland, passed through Canaal last Friday afternoon on the soutl bound express on the Housatonic road Her destination was New York and sh came aboard the train at Stockbridge.
 Some predict that potatoes will b cheaper next spring than at present notwithstanding the farmers in this sec ton appear to be holding off for bette prices. At all events the crop in tn United States is the largest ever known as will be seen by the article entitle, s'The years potato crop" published il another column.
 The following item appeared in tn Millerton Telegram, but the suggestio can apply to Canaan as well as Millerton.
 "A suggestion has been made, an 1t is meeting with good deal of favor that all public schools display th American flag upon their building every day that school IS in session. has already been adopted by numbe of schools in this state. Shall we nc have flag on the public school buile ing in this town ?"
Connecticut western news., 1889-10-09
M A R REED.

ADDS -LoBDELL-At the home of the bride in Brewster, N Y., Sept. g, by the Rev J. H. Trussell, MT Emerson w. Addis, editor of the Brewster Standard, and Miss Eat', CT Lobdell'
 LTa.-Bs E17 CN.-At tho home of tho bride in 'S -7sI@++@ gscn, Mass, Oct 3, by the Rev l:a1!k ---v'T::ng, C.. Tonawanda N. Y., assisted 2y 5--e Rev F. R. Marvin, of Ct Harrington 1-r IearT B. Ives, of Bristol, Conn.,, and E-isg I!o.se T. Barnum
Connecticut western news., 1889-10-09
Local News.

Beware of the truant officer. -F. R. Collin is visiting his brother in New Jersey.
 -J. s. New recently purchased
Connecticut western news., 1889-10-09
BORN.

LEE-At Pawling, N. Y, Sept. 27th, a daugh- ter to George F. Lee. STANLEY-At Ct. Burlington, Sept. 26th, a son to William Stanley, Jr.
Connecticut western news., 1889-10-09
A Great Surprise

Is in store for all who use Kemps Balsam for the throat and Lungs, the great guaran- teed remedy. Would you believe that it is sold on its merits and that any druggist is authorized by the proprietor of this wonder. full remedy to give you sample bottle freei It never fails to cure acute or chronic coughs All druggists sell Kemp's Balsam. Large Bottles 5Ocents and $1.
Connecticut western news., 1889-10-09

DEPORT OF THE CONDITION OF THE 1O NATIONAL IRON BANK, at Falls Village, in the State of Connecticut, at the close of business, Sept 30th, 1889. l
 RESOURCES. Loans and discounts. s252,so2 76 Overdrafts. 487 52 U. s. Bonds to secure circulation. 50,000 % Due from approved reserve agents. 59,1O2 12 Due from other National Banks 2,377 27 Due from State Banks and bankers. 2,959 33 Real estate, furniture and fixtures. 1000 % Current expenses and taxes paid. 1,255 88 Checks and other cash items. 567 72 Bills of other Banks. 134 % Fractional paper currency, nickels
 and cents. 50 91 Rssai fssslS; tender notes. 1s;s55 s,ss5 60 SS Redemption fund with U. s. Treas
 urer (5 per cent. of circulation.) 2.25O %
 Total. sso7, ,1ss 51
 LIABILITIES.
 Capital stock paid in. $2o0,00o % Surplus fund. ,-. 42,OOO % Undivided profits. 4,917 13 National Bank notes outstanding. 43,960 co Individual deposits subject to ch'k. es, ,ss6 s5 Demand certificates of deposit. 2,606 81 Due to other National Banks. 22,489 65 Due to State Banks and bankers, 2,461 27
 Total. ssS7, ,1ss 51
 County of Titohfleid, ss Canaan. :, I, Dwight E. Dean, Cashier of the above- named bank, do solemnly swear that the above statement is true to the best of my knowledge and belief.
 DWIGHT B. DEAN, Cashier, Subscribed and sworn to before me this 3d day of October, 1889
 URIEL H. MINER, Notary Public. Correct Attest :-
 A. 0. RANDALL, E: E: '. ', asg5os;n, aSRgsa; Directors.
Connecticut western news., 1889-10-09

We wish to call your atten- tion to "a few SPECIAL DRIVES it may pay you to look at when here at the Fair or on busin ess.
Connecticut western news., 1889-10-09

Arrive from Southfeld, Mill River I'd Clay ton at 9.10A. M. Close at P. N.
 J. B. HARDENBERaH, P. NJ.
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DEPoRT OF THE CONDITION OF THE u NATIONAL IRON BANK, at Falls Village, in the State of Connecticut, at the close of business, Sept 30th, 1889.
Evening journal., 1889-10-22

Cos, COZ and 6O9, Market St.

1t viii pay wide.awake cash buy
ers Of Dry Goods to visit our store
frequently, as almost every day we
are opening new bargains which we
have not time to inform you about.
We are constantly on the look ont
for good things for you. Our great
aim in business is to please cur
customers by giving them the best
goods possible at the lowest prices,
and very often it is in our power (as
thousands of ladies in and around
this city can testify to place on our
counters genuine bargains. BY that
we mean goods at a price below
their regular value. Every intelli-
gent person must know that circum-
stances are constantly arising in
business which makes this possible
and the shrewd, wide-awake mer-
chant lie always ON the alert for such
opportunities TO benefit his business
and his customers. A few days age
we purchased lot of
Evening journal., 1889-10-22
Damask Table Covers.

Beautiful patterns in Plain White
and Fancy Borders, Plain and Hem
stitched Borders, also with Knotted
Fringe, with Napkins to match; all
pure Linen. Admirers Of beautiful
Table Linens viii be pleased to see
these goods and learn our low prices
for them.
Astrachans, Seal Cloths, and
Fancy Nap Cloths for making Capes,
now SO fashionable, in large assort-
ment. Also, a splended line OF
cloakings and goods for Mems and
Boys wear at satisfactory prices.
Our Cloak Room is full Of good
things for the Ladies', Misses and
Children's wear, Jackets, Newman
kets, Modjeskas, Sacques, ETC., ETC.,
all Of the best make and finish which
we offer at prices so low as to
challenge competition in any market.
Think Of a good black Stockinette
Jacket at $3.50 each. Match it il
Y0u can.
Evening journal., 1889-10-22
non piatt,s Law suIts.

CoLpmus, O., Oct GA suit was filed
in the supreme court in which Don Piatt,
the noted newspaper writer, is the plaintiff,
against David S. Honshell, an attorney who
was some years ago employed by Piatt The
case comes up TO the supreme court on
petition IN error TO the circuit court Of Logan
county. In the lower courts Honshell sued
Piatt for $3.50, claimed TO be due him for
services as an attorney. Several cases were
referred to in the original petition in which
Honshell was Piatt's attorney, and various
amounts were claimed to be due In each
One Of the fees sued for was for defending
Piatt In tho sensational action brought
against him by his daughter, Nellie Piatt
who charged him with criminal intimacy.
This case created much excitement, both be-
cause Of the horrible nature OF the charges
and the prominence OF the parties impli-
Gated. Piatt was at that time editor Of The
Washington Capital The lower courts de-
cided the suit for attorneys fees In favor Of
Honshell, giving him verdict for 1924
Piatt now brings the case to the supreme
court, hoping to secure a reversal Of the
Judgment
Evening journal., 1889-10-22
LAID AT REST.
Funeral Services of the Late Ex-Governor
Hartrmnft, of Pennsylvanla.

Funeral Services of the Late Ex-Governor
Hartranft, of Pennsyivanla.
NoRmsrowN, Pa, Oct 22-More than
5000 people camo TO Norristown yesterday
to do honor 70 the memory OF Gen. John f.
Hartranft. The manufactures and stores
were closed and procession OF 5000 mourn
ers followed the body through the route Of
Grape drnped houses to Montgomery ceme-
terry, where the bodies OF Hancock and other
Pennsylvania heroes lie at the house the
burial service Of the Episcopal church was
read. The public service was conducted by
the Loyal Legion. Among the pail bearers
were ex-President Hayes, Gen. Russell A.
Alger, Gen. Gregg, ex-Governors Curtin,
Pollock, Hoyt and Pattison and Chief Jus.
tice Paxson. Governor Beaver and staff
headed the military procession.
Among the large number Of floral tributes
were the following. Pillow inscribed "Oui
President from the Pennsylvania Boiler
Insurance Company Of Philadelphia; a larg,
panel nearly five feet IN height, Inscribed
ISIS, Our President; Trustee, 1884, from
tho officers and employees Of the Norristowi
Hospital for the Insane; a bugle, inscribe,
above, Lights OUT and on satin under
nenth 'The Music for Taps from Col
Robert l.. Orr; a large vase Of ferns ant
roses from Miss Tunie Guthrie and th,
Misses Sellers, Of Pittsburg; cross o
Marechal Neil buds from Mrs T. William
Davidson, Of Philadelphia, and a bunch Of
wheat tied with bow Of flowers from Mrs
John Crawford Spear Of Norristown.
Evening journal., 1889-10-22
The Marina cnnference.

WAsHIEoToN, Oct 22-In the Enterna-
tional Marine conference Admiral Franklin,
the president, announced the following com
mittees.
Committee on Lght-France, Capt Rich
ard; Germany, Capt. Menaing Great Britain,
Capt. Wyatt; Russia, Admiral Kazuslsof /;
Spain, Lieut.. Baldomero Vega; Sweden,
Capt. Malberg; United States, Capt Nor
Gross
Committee on Sound Signals = Austro-
Hungary, Admiral De Spaunn; Denmark.
Mr.. Schneider; Great Britain, Admiral
Mares; Italy, Capt Settembrini; Norway,
Capt. Seiyesen; the Netherlands, Capt. Van
Steyn; United States, Capt. Shackford
Delegate Goodrich, of the United States,
proposed the following; Resolved. That In
the opinion Of the conference no change shall
be made in the use Of the present masthead
and colored lightsn Upon reconvening,
article ~, "Sound signals for fog" was
taken up. Several amendments providing
for the duration Of fog signals were offered
aud discussed
Evening journal., 1889-10-22
ONE CENT
LIVE WASHINGTON NEWS;
Arizona's Governor Says the
Mormons Are Dangerous.
THE CHURCH. ALONE Is TuEIRLAw.

Committees Appointed at the rnterna-
tionn1 Marine conference.-the Presl-
dential Appointments Idaho Anxious
TO Try Statehood.
WASHINGTON, Oct Ex-Governor Wolf
ley, of Arizona. has submitted his annual re-
port to the secretary Of the interior Speak
ing Of the Mormons, the governor says:
Morally and politically they are an unwel-
come and dangerous element Arizona had
a law disfranohising all who practised,
taught or encouraged polygamy. The first
legislative Get signed by my late predecessor
was the repeal Of that act request and
urge that congress repeal the repeating act
aud re-establish the above territorial law.
The Church ls ThcIr Law.
POLITICALLY the Mormons seem to have
adopted the plan Of sending colonies or
stakes 70 the surrounding territories in
sufficient numbers to form balance OF
power between the two political parties
They are willing 10 trade with either, but
remain true only so long as the Interests OF
the church are best served, The church is
their law, and all other law is subserv Went
to the orders OF the church. They are.
therefore, a most dangerous and unscru-
pulous factor in politics, without regard to
pnrtyn
Evening journal., 1889-10-22
Invited ~ Witness the murder.

EILENBoRo, VIVA, Oct 22-Thomas
Dye, a prosperous farmer, some time ago
leased piece Of ground to the Schoileld
brothers on which 10 erect a lumber shed.
The brothers attempted 10 remove the shed,
when Dyes son got into an alteration with
Frank Schofeld, striking him ON the head
with a piece Of iron, inficting severe
wound The elder Dye went home, procured
musket, and invited friend to see him
load il heavily He then told him he was
going to kill one OF the Schofields, and asked
him to witness the act He went to the shed
and shot Edward Schofeld with twenty
seven slugs killing him Instantly Dye was
arrested and is in Jail in Harrisville.