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The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1889-06-13

Hon. j. W. Rowell, Chief Judge; Hon. f. L.
Bowen, Hon. W. r. Dean, Assistant Judges; o.
NJ Barber States Attorney; A. j. Pike, Sher
grapher.
Connecticut western news., 1889-02-06
SHARON.

David Cole has sold his house, in the village, to Mrs Mary Bedding. Ntr Cole is to occupy his farm in Gay St., this spring.
 We had a surveyor here Monday, Jan 2S, to lay out light and fire district in our village. We soon expect to have a company with hose and cart.
 H. W. Roberts is driving 3-year-old Clydesdale colt that is taking every bodys eye and cannot be beat in this town.
 Our Dramatic company will give their entertainment this week, Feb. 9th and 9th. The play, entitled, Nevada, or the Lost Mine," containing eleven characters. No doubt if the weather permits, they will have full house both nights.
 Dr W. W. Knight is out of town on 8 visit.
 M. F. Whitn ey is digging cellar in his yard to which he is to move the house now occupied by B. Cravagan back from the highway.
 Mrs A. R. Woodward is visiting at her home in Waterbury for few weeks
 We notice a number of our fishermen are trying to coax the fish up through the ice on our lakes daily, but we think Paul Bump had the finest string taken out this winter.
Connecticut western news., 1889-02-06
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT,

HE NEWS acknowledges the receipt of the Waterbury American calendar for 1889. It is very fine calendar and contains five photographic views of the exterior and interior of tue Waterbury American office
 THE NEWS has also received large and handsome calendar for 1889 from Bingham, Daley x O'Hara, manufactu- rers of printers rollers and composition, Nos 49 and 51 Rose St., New York. Said firm claim to be the largest, oldest and most thoroughly equipped establishment iu that line
 Messrs John Finzer x Bros, of Louisville, Ky, manufacturers of , Old Honesty Plug Tobacco" have sent THE NEWS an excellent crayon portrait of P. M. Arthur, chief of locomotive engineers.
 The Home almanac for 1889, presented with the compliments oi Editor J. H. Vaill, who has just completed his twenty-first year ot service in connection with the Winsted Herald, has reached THE NEWS santum. Neighbor Valll seldom sees the sun rise, for the sun rises soon after Vail] retires, yet he firmly believes the sun rises every morning in the year, but on that subject Vaill walks by faith and not by sight, and by consulting the almanac he ascertains when the sun
Connecticut western news., 1889-02-06
NORFOLK

The prayer meeting for schools and colleges was held in the chapel last Thursday afternoon.
 MT H. M. Carter has singing in the Academy hall every Tuesday evening to practice church music.
 Joe Nettleton had one of his hands quite badly hurt by the bursting of an emery wheel at the axle shop one day last week.
 The ice men are busy cutting and carting sice and they appear to feel better, thinking about theiz-lemonade next summer.
 The Athletic club have invitations out for boil at Village hall Friday, the Sth.
 There was 8 kitchen dance at A. M. Whites one night last week. It is a good place to go and all had plea sant time.
 Mat Bell, from Minneapolis, Minn., has been in town for few days, look ing we'll and happy
Connecticut western news., 1889-02-06
A Unique Birthday CD Fete.

On Friday evening, Jan. 25th, the Whist Club met at the house of Mir D. D. Walter, and 1t being the occasion of Mir Walters birthday, an innovation was made on the rules of the club and refreshments were served by the host ess. At the close of the evening Col J. B. Hardenbergh announced that his birthday occurred the following Friday, and he should claim the privilege of 8 similar celebration, and Mrs Walter kindly volunteered to provide the birth day cake. Upon investigation it was ascertained thatCol Hardenbergh's birth day really occurred in July, and not to be out-witted, the members of the club determined to carry out the joke at the meeting at his house, last Friday even- ing, consequently toy hanging lamp was procured and after indulging in whist for a time, the game was aban- doned and a pleasing and appropriate presentation speech was made by Mir s. A. Eddy, who in behalf of the club gave the host the immense package. Before he could recover from the shock another and another of the guests rushed in with mysterious looking packages, which when opened revealed such gifts as drum, toy sword, tin crocodile, a toy violin, watches, jews- harp, tin horn, jumping jack and various other valuable (?) articles. Col Hardenbergh responded appropriately. and after delicious repast, the birth day cake (not the one provided by Mrs Walter, that palatable delicacy having been served previously decorated with seventy-two candles Corresponding to the supposed age of the host) was placed upon the table, and the blowing contest commenced. H. P. Tracy suc- ceeded in winning the prize for blow ing out the largest number of candles, which was miniature bottle of per fume, and s. c. Beckley received the prize for blowing out the least, a stick of candy. Each person was then pre- sented with a piece of the delicious cake, which to say the least, was highly favored with pine. The guests departed leaving behind good wishes for the celebration of many more simi- lar occasions. Mrs Hardenbergh was assisted in receiving her guests by Mrs Hobart Watson.
Connecticut western news., 1889-02-06
EUPEPSY.

This is what you ought to have, in fact, you must have it, to fully enjoy life. Thousands are searching for it daily, and mourning because they find it not. Thousands upon thousands of dollars are spent annually by our people in the hope that they may attain this boon And yet it may be had by all. We guarantee that Electric Bitters, if used according to directions and the use persisted in, will bring you Good Digestion and oust the demon Dyspepsia and install instead Eupepsy. We recommend Electric Bit ters for Dyspepsia and all diseases of Liver, Stomach and Kidneys. Sold at 5Oc. and $1. % per bottle by w. H. Camp Druggist.
 Mrs Theron Beach, of Litchfeld, is now in her 101st year.
Connecticut western news., 1889-02-06
TAKEN BY SURPRISE,
Over $55.OO Handed Them.

Both in war and in peace it is diff cult to surprise veteran soldiers, but David s. Cowles Post meekly but thankfully acknowledge that they recently were taken completely by surprise. No civilian would attempt to surprise veteran. But the daughters of veteran not only planned but successfully accomplished the feat and surprised D. $. Cowles Post and replenished its treasury. Mrs l.. A. Caldwell and Mrs Alfred Evans, daughters of Harmon Schamerhorn, quietly went around this village and solicited funds for the Post. They carried little tn bank with them and whatever dimes people chose to part with were dropped into the bank. At the last Post meeting Mir Schamerhorn presented the bank with its contents, S12.O0, to the Post. This was only the beginning of the surprise for he then and there announced that fair and supper had been arranged for Wednes- day evening, Jan 3Oth., and the proceeds would be given to the Post.
 The fair and supper was largely attended on the evening before mentioned. An excellent supper was served at the ridiculously low price of 20 cents, yet the net receipts of the evening were S43.5O, which with the S12.OO previously mentioned, makes the neat sum of $55.5O as surprise present to the Post. After supper dancing was in order and was con tinued until past midnight. The occas- ion was very pleasant one to all. Mrs Caldwell and Mrs Evans are entitled to much praise for ther efforts in behalf of the Post.
Connecticut western news., 1889-02-06

rises, or ought to rise. He knows that THE NEWS editor is 8 similar night hawk. His thoughtfulness and kind ness in sending the almanac is appreciated.
 Last but not least comes the large, handsome and unique calendar of the Fuller x Warren Co.,, of Troy, Chicago, Cleveland, New York and Boston. Said firm are the we'll known manufacturers of stoves, furnaces and ranges. The calendar is reproduction of a stained glass panel.
Connecticut western news., 1889-02-06

to Roraback the decision was reached, the final ballot standing II for A. T. Roraback and 9 for D. T. Warner. Congratulations are now in order and will not be withheld even by Judge Warner or "Father Warner" as he is affectionatlly called by those intimately acquainted with him. Judge Warner would naturally prefer to be succeeded undoubtedly be Roraback, who also graduated from Judge Warmers office.
 Father Warmers" students (his boys as he calls theml have always given evidence of his wise and thorough instruction.
Connecticut western news., 1889-02-06
MILL RIVER.

The ladies' annual sewing circle will meet on Thursday afternoon with Mrs Dea. Adams.
 Miss Mary B. Hayes, of Albany, N. Y., is visiting at her home, MT Dennis Hayes.
 MT 0. B. Brewer, who has been sick with fever for nearly IA weeks, is able to ride out.
 Mir B. T. Blodgett, who is home for few days, has been harvesting ice ten inches in thickness.
 Several about here have been build ingincubators for matching early chick ems.
Connecticut western news., 1889-02-06
Pointers.

D. P. Hunt & Go are holding a grand special sale of ladies' and childrens' muslin underwear. See advertisement.
 Hubbell's surprise party at Great Burlington is the event of the season. You are cordially invited to attend, and he positively states "you will be sur prised how low you can buy" It is also surprising that he persists in giv- ing away an oil painting with every Sl5 purchase, but his new advertisement is authority for it. Be sure and read it.
Connecticut western news., 1889-02-06
CHAPINVILLE.

Mrs l.. D. Scoville has had severe attack of an old complaint. She is some what better.
 B. 0. Spur is recovering from severe cold.
 John Funk is laid up with a severe felon.
 People are filling their ice houses with ice from to 10 inches thick.
 John Miller is moving off the Clark farm on to the Dodge farm, near Long Pond.
 David Funk has drawn a $200 bounty. His wife is sick.
 Mrs Sarah McElroy has received an $1, 100 bounty.
 Frein Sherman has drawn $1, 600 bounty. She has been town charge, and the selectmen are trying to save her from spending it.
 It is reported that the Knickerbocker Ice Co.,, of N. Y., has bought the ice on Mt Riga pond.
 s. P. Jones will move from Mrs Parks farm, this spring, to New Marlboro.
Connecticut western news., 1889-02-06

c. c. Barrett, Chicago engineer. is about to ask authority from the New York legislature to be allowed to turn Niagara into generator of electricity. His plan is tunnel, Az feet wide, built from shore to shore. Five-foot pipes are to be constructed containing turbine wheels which will operate 100 dynamos, so that the electric fluid can be made available at points far distant.
 MT G. J. Whitcomb, of the N. Y., N. H. & H. R. R. at Springfield, writes
 Prof R. c. Lover1dge, Dear Sir = Some four days ago a friend persuaded me to use your Magnetic Cure for g very lame and swollen ankle caused by Infammatory Rheumatism. I must confess I had but little if any faith but to my surprise and qualification began almost immediately to improve and to-day I have no pain, swelling o1 inflammation, and can use my foot with freedom.
Connecticut western news., 1889-02-06
SOUTH CANAAN.
THE DEATH OF WILLIAM DAKIN.


 Canaan on Wednesday little before noon, with his gun, with the hope of encountering fox. The hounds were heard in full pursuit about p. m., by Wm Gillette, and not far from that time a fox crossed M. C.. Deans garden. closely followed by the hounds. Mir Dean hurried for his gun but was too late to secure a shot. Thursday morn ing, MT Fred Eggleston on his way to his work on Canaan mountain, discover ed man lying by the bars near MT Lester Haskins'. He at once notified Mir Haskins. who returned with him and identified the man as MT Dakln. MT Eggleston returned to Falls Village and summoned Dr Garter with some of the relatives of the deceased, who after wards removed the remains to Mir Dakin's late residence. The theory is that Mir Dakin waited (sitting on the bars) the detour of the fox, and perhaps becoming chilled fell from the bars and died from heart trouble, to which, it seems, he was subject. The gun lay under. him, one barrel being cooked. He had evidently been dead a long time when discovered, probably from the have passed that way during the even- ing, or If they did they did not notice anything unusual.
 Miss Carrie Oakes celebrated her birthday on Wednesday evening, by a gathering of her young friends, and received several pretty and useful gifts.
 Mrs Edwin Wilcox has been suffering from an intermittent fever, but is now recovering.
 MT George Cooper is also on the sick list.
 Miss Mary Tallerdy celebrated her 14th birthday by gathering of her friends. We understand she was also the recipient of many kind remembran- ces
 "REMINISCENCES.
 Mir Thurlow Weed in his autobiogra- phy speaks of seeing Lafayette on his visit to this country, and remarks that few, if any, were then living, of those who greeted him then. The interest ing letter of Mir s. s. Robbins, in late issue of THE NEWS, reminds me that both he and Mrs Elizabeth Belden were among those who took the hero by the hand. Won't you, MT Editor, ask Mir Robbins the particulars of his inter- view and for more of his "reminiscences Mrs Belden was spending the summer of 1924 in New Haven, where hel brother, Wm. P. Burrall, was the1 sophomore at Yale. The evening O. LaFayette's expected arrival the city was illuminated, and their party, O. whom N. P. Willis, the poet. was one walked about the streets, admiring tht brilliant display until all hope of th' illustrious arrival was over for thu evening. The next day the hero arrived on the morning boat. A public recep tion was held, and Sheriff Pond intro duced the young ladies, of whom Mr. Belden was one, to LaFay cite. Nev Haven was the first city visited by hin after his arrival in New York. HI was accompanied by his son and hi secretary. The greatest enthusiasm was displayed, each city doing it utmost to show honor to America firmest friend in her days of struggle.
Connecticut western news., 1889-02-06
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 6, 1889.
SPECIAL NOTICES.

There will be Chicken Pie supper, for the benefit of the Village Improve ment Society, in the Hall Friday evening, Feb 18th.
Connecticut western news., 1889-02-06

The catalogue of Williams College for the current year shows total of 286 students, of whom " are in the freshman class. The whole number who have been graduated by the college, is 8,O8O.
Connecticut western news., 1889-02-06

HARTwELL-At Salida, Col, Jan. 21, Mrs c. L. Hartwell, formerly of New Marlboro, Mass. DEwEY-At Saratoga, N. Y, Jan 30, William F. Dewey, of New York, formerly of Shef1- cid, aged 33 years.
 Dakin. DoYL-At Sharon, Jan. 31st, Thomas Doyl, aged 76 years. G1BBs-At Kent, Feb. 2d, Mary Ann, wife of Dea. M. c. Gibbs, aged 72 years. EXTRAORDINARY Harwinton. Jan. 23, John G. Bartholomew, aged 70 years. DAv1s-At Harwinton, Jan. 24, Roxanna, widow of Lucius W. Davis, aged 76.
Connecticut western news., 1889-02-06
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Connecticut western news., 1889-02-06
BORN.

CURTIN-At New Marlboro, Jan 20th., daughter to David and Anna Curtin.
Connecticut western news., 1889-02-06

Arrive from Southheld, Mill River and Cla, on at 9.10 A. NJ. Close at PM.
 J. B. HARDENBERaH, P. u.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-05-18
Enniureii.

The excitement in Frederick burg last
night was intense over dispatch received
from Tappahannock, Essex county, an
nouncing the arrest of Paul Keys, colored,
who committed an assault on young wo-
man of Fredericksburg several days ago.
He at first defed arrest, and drew a revol.
yer, but Sheriff ]. F. Terrell quickly cover
ed him with double barrelled shotgun, and
succeeded in placing him in the county jail
at that place. A crowd of several hundred
citzsns gathered in front of the Mayors
Offices threatening to lynch the negro. Re-
ports are current that several parties have
started for Essex to take Keys from jail
there. There is but one opinion in the pub.
lie mind, and that is. Keys must hang. The
little girl is in very critical condition.
Kevs wa not brought to Fredericksburg this
evening, as was intended, but remains in
Tappahannock Jail.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-05-18
In lEciilOrianl.

Died. at Cedar Grove, his residence, in King
George county Virginia, the 14th day of May
1889, in the S1st year Of his age, DR.. RICHARD
II. STUART.
His funeral took place on the 10th instant and
his body was bcrnc to the grave by his old former
slaves.
His children nd.children, relatives from
Baltimore, Washington and Alcxandria, and
friends from all parts of King George his native
county, attended the funeral.
The honorary pail bearers wcro Messrs. Lowil
Ashton, Washington Tcnnant William Brown,
John Z. Mason, Edward Hunter and Henry
Turner.
Thus has passed away gentleman noted for his
hospitality, his urbanity, and his high character.
Inhcritng large patrimony, he never pre-
sumed upon his wealth, but treated all his follow
men with kindness and consideration.
DIR. Stuart became COMMUNICATE of tho Epis-
copa Church in early life and WAS all earnest
Christian.
Whilst enjoying all the advantages of fortune,
he was not exempt from sorrow aud silliction.
Just before the war he lost two lovely and ac-
complishcd daughters and during tho war he lost
two sons, his only CONS just as they were attain
ing the ago OF manhood. am informed by those
who were intimate with him at that time that he
bore his loss with calm and humble resignation to
what he recogniz d rs tho DEGREES of an all-wiso
Providence. lie was also recently subjected to a
severe trial and aiiction by the death Of his est-
mablc and accomplished wife.
Death had no tcrrors for him, and his friends
may well hope that he rests "in the bosom of his
father and his God
After an acquaintance of more than forty years
with Dr. Stuart the writer offers this humble tri-
buto TO his memory, and truly apply to his
character the lines of the Roman poot:
"Casia domIls corruptaq:;c numquam,
Fortuna Domini. Carum et venerable nomcn.
FRIEND.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-05-18
VIRGINIA NEWS.

Confederate memorial day was observed
in Portsmouth, yesterday, the demonstration
being an imposing one.
4 prominent Richmond democrat predicts
the nomination Of Gen. Wm. H. Payne, OF
Fauqnier county, as the democratic candi
data for Governor of Virginia.
Fire in Norfolk last night destroyed the
extensive dock anil warehouse of the Chesa.
peake and Ohio Railroad in-that city. The
origin of the fire is not known, but 1t is
thought to have been from cigar or cigar
ette The contents amounted to about 100
carloads, most Of which were hay. There
was aao some meat and grain and miscella.
neous stuff Tho loss will amount to about
$50 600, and is only partly insured. The
freight belonged principally to Norfolk mer.
chants.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-05-18

THE LEGISLATURES of New Hampshire
will assemble next month and elect u. ).
Senator to fill the seat now temporarily &C.
cupied by Mr.. Marston. Recent intelligence
from Now Hampshire is to the effect that
MIR. w. E. Chandeliers defeat is practically
assured. Mr.. Chandler, during all his elk
years in the Senate, never did anything else'
that can be remembered, except to have his
ear pulled and to introduce resolutions in.
tended to keep alive sectional luminosity.
The republicans OF his State will do we'll to
make some other member of their party
their representative in the United States
Sanate.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-05-18
TpvANnpTA q AZETrTE AND VIRGINIA ADVERTISER.
From Washington.
+ special Correspondence of tho Alexs. GAZETTE
WASHINGTON. D. c., May Is, 1889.

jnecial Correspondence OF tho Alexs. GAZETTE
WASHINGTON, D. c.. May Is, 1889.
It ia said here to day that Mr.. McLaugh-
lin, candidate for the Lynchburg postotilce
has been informed at the Postoffice Depart
ment that the Presidential postmasters will
not be removed until four years from the
date of their confirmation. Mr.. McIIaugh-
lin is chairman Of the city republican COM
mittee of Lynchburg and was Il Harrison
elector. He is Endorsed by Gen. Malone
and Mr.. McCaul. Mr.. Griffith, who liz be-
ing urged for the Winchester postoffice by
Gen. Roller, the republican candidate for
Congress in that district, lie here, and his IT,
formation about the duration Of the terms of
the old postmasters is to the same effect.
delegation of Virginia republicans,
among them ex Senator Riddleberger, Judge
Blackwell, of DanvilIe, and others, have call
ed upon the new public printer and request
ed him to appoint j. ]. Verser, of Danville,
assistant superintendent of the folding room
there.
Congressman Browne and Bowen. OF Vir-
ginia, and Brewer, of North Carolina, called
at the Treasury Department to day and
urged the appointment of Mr.. OFT, of Nor
folk, to the place of steamboat inspector for
that district, the office now held by Mr..
Marshall Parks.
1t is intimated here to-day that the real
influence that effected the appointment OF
MIR. Farr was that of Mr.. Croker, of Fairfax
county, Virginia, who is an old personal
friend of Attorney General Miller. With
that in his favor, it was only necessary to
get the required political influence and that
was supplied by General Malone.
Ex-Auditor Brown Allen. of Virginia,
having failed tog get either Of the other places
he applied for has now put in" for a
place as one of the chiefs Of division in the
Postoflice Department..
negro named Morton, of Charlotte county,
Va, employed in the Treasury Department, has
been removed and his place filled by another one
of his race named Jones, from Meckcnburg coun-
ty, through the influence of Gen. Malone.
Ex-senator Riddlebergor, Of Virginia, loft here
| for his home yesterday evening.and cx-Represent-
! ative Yost left this morning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-05-18

A COMMUNICATION in yesterdays ga
gsrrr from MIR. Withers Waller, an old ana
eyperienced Potomac fisherman, shows that
not only has the price Of Potomac shad and
herring decreased, but that the eaten theFeoi
doesn't compare in point of numbers WIN
shat of former years, though, according TO
the reports of the expensive fish commission
sbsd should be so plentiful in the river dur
ing the fishing season as to impede naVlga
ton. The number of fish Can be Increased
by legislation that will prescribe the mode
BY which they may be caught. The demand
for them. and consequently the price, car
be Increased by varying the sizs OF tn'
packages in which they are put up, and oS
extensive advertising, both by newspaper
and by drummers