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Connecticut western news., 1889-08-21
DEATH OF MARY CUMMINGS.

Miss Mary l.. Cummings, aged 2S years and 5 months, the only daughter of MT P. c. Cummings, died at her home in this village, about II o'clock Monday morning, after an illness of 56 days, with typhoid fever accompanied by previously existing impoverished and low condition of system due to other causes independent of the fever. Her funeral will be attended to-day Wednesday, at 80 p. m. at the house and at 1 :45 p. m. at the M. B. church. Her pastor, Rev T. H. Baragwanath, will conduct the services.
 Mary Cummings was highly esteemed by all who knew her. From early child. hood she was ever conscientious and dutiful kind, genial and generous with her companions self-sacri6cing and devoted to her parents. She be- came true christian woman with noble qualities of head and heart.
 She was pupil of Canaan High School for three years, less one term. Her last term was in the winter of 79-8O. She was with those who ranked first in school and stood we'll in her class as a student In this connection it is proper to state, in illustration of her conscien tiousness and department, that he, teacher never had occasion to chide ol censure her. In the following spring she commenced teaching and has taught at Huntsville, South Canaan, Sodom and other places. She united with the Methodist church in this village about 15 years ago, and has been an active and exemplary member.
 Her mother died last March, after { long illness, during which Mary minis tered to her mothers comfort with rart self-sacriice and devotion. Unlimited sympathy is expressed for the family who have been twice bereft within les' than six months.
Connecticut western news., 1889-08-21
LIME ROCK.

The car wheel shop shut down last Wednesday night, after run of nine days. .. Reuben Beckley lost g COW last week. His grandson, Master John Fuller, from Chatham, N. Y., is visiting him .. Fred w. Traver rode the Good Templars' goat last Friday evening at Salisbury Centre, and on Sunday he found an old copper piece of money bearing the date of 1753. The moral of this is, be 8 Good Templar. The Sand Rats of this place went over to Millerton last Friday and played their nine over there, and met their first defeat of the season. The Millerton nine are expected over here this week when the boys hope to redeem them selves. We think if they will put some of their strong men on bases and weaker ones in the field they would make an improvement. l+f
Connecticut western news., 1889-08-21
COLEBROOK.

Having still hangs on for obvious reasons. IA general potato rot is now fixed fact and they will certainly be scarce and high. Apples will also be a very short crop in this town Bilberries and blackberries were never more abun- dsnt. >. Those that keep city boarders now have their houses running over full. .. Miss Jessie Bacon and brother, of Rochester, N. Y, are among the latest arrivals .,: Mrs Charles Collins and two children spent last week at Watch Hill. .. Mrs Solomon Sackett started last Thursday upon visit to her son, Grove, at Chicago. .. The case of John Myers vs. Fl. D. Northrup wa tried last week at the town clerks office before Justice Bowman. This was 8 suit to recover wages where plaintiff had failed to work his time out, Yer dict for defendant.
Connecticut western news., 1889-08-21
CHAPINVIELE.

Hon F. Miles and L. P. Ashman are connected by telephone with the main line ~. David Joyce, of Lyons, Iowa, sustained compound fracture above the ancle, Aug, 5, by runaway horse =. .Doctress Clark, of Springfield, for merly of Ct Darlington, was at Joyce vile few days last week. Richard Thorrington, of Willimantic, attended the funeral of his mother, Mrs Jerry Bushnell, last Friday. Fred Bushnell, of the same place, also attended. James s. Wooden has been on the sick list some four weeks, with but little inn provement as yet. Mrs Jerry Bush nell was stricken with paralysis on Sunday, Aug. II, and died Wednesday morning, Aug. IA. i-F
Connecticut western news., 1889-08-21
POINTERS.

Servant wanted. See advertisement.
 New milch COW, with calf by her side. for sale. See adv. '.+ .
 Whence cometh all these echoes through the valley !? Geo. w. Halls advertisement explains them.
 The fall term of the Storrs Agricultu- ral School at Storrs, Conn.,, will begin Sept 23d, and entrance examinations will be held on that date at the school itself and on August 31st at room 50, Capitol, Hartford. See advertisement.
 Examinations for entrance to the Normal Schools at New Britain and Willimantic, and for State teachers certificates, will be held at the schoo house in this village to-day and to morrow. See advertisement.
Connecticut western news., 1889-08-21

Proposals are being received for the construction of the new Kinderhook & Hudson railroad.
 There are 342, ,000 miles of railroad ill operation in the world, of which 191, 900 are in America.
 Prof Loomis of Yale College died in the New Haven hospital little before 3 o'clock Thursday afternoon.
 Rhinebeck is afflicted with diph- theria epidemic. Many children are victims of the terrible disease.
 Of all the men who have died with their boots on within the past few years, Judge Terry will be the least mourned. -[Hartford Post. ....z.-
 The North Dakota convention voted Friday to make Bismarck the capitol of North Dakota.
Connecticut western news., 1889-08-21
Pleasant View Farm for Sale

7yHIS FIRST GLASS FARM of about 165 l acres is conveniently divided into pas ture, meadow, blow and wood land. On the premises are two new houses, with "A rooms, full bearing, of choice fruit. This farm is located about half way between Canaan Valley, Conn.,, and Clayton. Mass, on high ground. within few rods of the Berkshire Hills. It is very healthy location and the view is far-reaching and unsurpassed in beauty. A very desirable country residence for city gentleman, or for city boarders. About two miles from East Canaan on the Hartford & Connecticut Western Railroad, and about three miles from Canaan or Ashley Falls on the Housatonic R. R. Address:
 DIR. J. D. CLEMANS,
 Canaan, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1889-08-21

Doughkeepsie Bridge Route. On and j. after Monday, July 29th, THROUGH TRAINS will be run as follows: .....,. MORNING EXPRESS for .Poughkeepsie and Highlands-Leave Hartford at 700 a. m., Highlands 1I.35 q. m. Returning leave Highlands at 1.37 r, m. and Poughkeepsie at 1.45 p. m., arriving at Hartford at 6.25 p. m., stopping at all principal stations. EVENING EXPRESS for Campbell Hall and the ly on arrival of 12 (noon) express from Bos- ton via. N Y. & N. E. R. R., Poughkeepsie at 7.3O p. m., arriving at Campbell Hall, N. Vat 8.45 p. m. and connecting with Pacific Express of New York, Ontario x Western R. R. for the west.
 MORNING EXPRESS east for HaItford-Leave Campbell Hall at 600 a. m., Poughkeepsle 7.15 a. m., arrive at Hartford at 11.45 a. m.
 as-Single trip or excursion tickets can be obtained from all agents.
Connecticut western news., 1889-08-21

The Barreuther Family, of Winsted, will give vocal and instrumental con- cert under the auspices of the Village Improvement Association, at the town hall on Tuesday evening, Aug. 27. This celebrated musical family need no recommendation to Canaan people, all of whom have already heard of their wonderful musical talents, and few Canaanites have attended their concerts in other places. Programmes will soon be distributed.
Connecticut western news., 1889-08-21
2sth Regiment c. V.

The annual reunion of the 18th Regiment, o. V., will be held at Sea- side Park, Bridgeport, Conn, Wednes- day, August 28th. 1889. A business meeting will be held at Il o'clock 8. m. to be followed by shore dinner. All members of the Regiment are earnestly invited to attend and bring their wives with them.
Connecticut western news., 1889-08-21
SALISBURY.

Last Friday evening there was very pleasant musicale at Lawn Cottage for the benefit of the village library.
 Mrs Jewell, of New Hartford, is at Mrs Graham's
 MT Wm. Allen and blile visited on their bridal tour at Rev J. o. Goddard s. Mrs Goddard is MT Allen s sister.
Connecticut western news., 1889-08-21
DIED.

 OwENs-At New Milford, Aug. Il, Lorena Owens, aged 63 years. GIBBs-At Falls Village, Aug. 13, Mrs Job w.. Gibbs, aged 70 years. ATwooD-At Woodbury, August 7th, Elijah Atwood, aged 91 years. FUL1ER-At Litchfleld, August IS, Julia A., widow of the late Jonathan E. Fuller, aged 85 years. .-s. srAcK-At Norfolk, Aug. IA, Robert Stack, aged 55 years,
 BUsHNELL-At Chapinyille, Aug. 14, Mary Ann, wife of Jeremiah Bushnell, aged 54. LAwRENcE-At Poughkeepsie, N. Y., Aug. 16, Deacon George K. Lawrence, a nntive of Canaan, aged 72 years and months. CUMM1NGs-In this village, Aug. 19, Mary L., only daughter of P. c. Cummings, aged 28 years and months. Funeral services to- day Wednesday, at 1 80 p. m. at the house, and 45 at the M. B. church. scovnLE- Ashley Falls, Mass, Aug. 17th. William F. Scoville, aged 37 years.
Connecticut western news., 1889-08-21
MAR RlEDs

CHAp1N-LYoNs-AtN New Milford, August 13, by the Rev J. D. Gilliland, Miss Edith A. Lyon and Charles H. Chapin, both of New Milford.
Connecticut western news., 1889-08-21
Luckey, Platt & Co.,,

attention to the advantages to be gained by trading SAS in Pougkeepsie, and invite you call their store, Nos 532 334 and Main St Pougheepsie N. Y They offer complete stock of Dry Goods Carpets Laces, Notions Hosiery Coaks Etc, Etc. Fourteen Departments crowded with Popular Goods and Popular Prices.
 The largest store and best assortment of goods in the Hudson River Valley.
Connecticut western news., 1889-08-21
BERKSHIRE COUNTY.

The annual races of the Lenox club will be run at the Lee Pleasure Park Sept. 18th.
 The engagement of James R. Gar field, second son of President Garfield, to Miss Helen Newell, daughter of General Manager Newell, of the Lake Shore railroad, is announced. Miss Newell is niece of Samuel Newell, Esq, of this town.-l Berkshire Courier
Connecticut western news., 1889-08-21

A CARD.-The family and sisters of the late W. F. Scoville wish to express their heart est during his sickness, and manifested respect for his memory by thoughtful minis tries on the day of the funeral; among this number are especially included the Rev MT Richards, the singers. and the kind friends who so kindly decorated the church.
 Ashley Falls, Mass, Aug 21, 1889.
Connecticut western news., 1889-08-21

The ice-cream poisoning cases are now accounted for by the theory that the :" tonkA bean, costing $1 per pound, has been used in making the favoring, instead of the vanilla bean, which costs $15 or $2O per pound.
Connecticut western news., 1889-08-21

Arrive frem Southfield, Mill River and Clay t,n st 91OAM Close It P. II.
 J. B. HARDENBEReH, P. M.
Connecticut western news., 1889-08-21
SPECIAL NOTICES.

WEDNESDAY, AUG. 21, 1889.
Connecticut western news., 1889-08-21

A Card.
 We desire to express our sincere thanks tC our neighbors and friends whose practical sympathy and many tokens of kindness were so freely given during the last illness and al the funeral services of cur husband anC father, the late John Drummond. Each anG all have our heartfelt gratitude.
 MRS. JOHN DRUMMoND AND FAMILY. Lakeville, Aug. 15, 1889.
Connecticut western news., 1889-08-21

A CARD-I take this method of thanking the employees of both the Housatonic and New England railroads, and also my many other friends, for their kindness in taking such interest in my welfare and also for con tributing so literally for my benefit since the serious accident met with.
 MARTIN PHILLIPS. Danbury, Aug. 14th, 1889.
Connecticut western news., 1889-08-21

Is in store for all who use Kemp's 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 free? It never fails to cure acute or chronic coughs All druggists sell Kemp's Balsam. Large Bottles 5Ocents and $1.
Evening journal., 1889-07-27
Genrretnwn Noies.

Special Correspondence EVENING JoCRNAL.
GEoRaETowN, July 27.-Misses Sallie
Hatfield and Mallie Walls are visiting
friends near Frederick. They expect to
go to kits Hammock and Bower s
Beach and to attend Camden Camp, be-
fore returning to Georgetown.
A 5ssr@seh h-u jssaA boara rocciwod by
George Hatfield announcing the death of
the little year-old child of his sister,
Mrs. Alfred Stockley' Of Brooklyn, N.
Y. The body will be brought to this
place and inferred in the Odd Fellows
Cemetery.
Mrs. Carrie Cannon Of Philadelphia is
visiting her brother George w. Hatfield
of this town.
Mrs. Josephine Slemmer Of Philadel-
phia is the guest of her parents, Kendall
Wingate and wife.
John Hastings and bride of Philadel-
phia have been visiting friends In Lewes
and Georgetown this week
John B. West aud George Macklin
were personating Kilrain and Sullivan.
and having little friendly tussle, when
Macklin struck West on the nose, break
ing that useful and prominent member,
spelling his good looks.
Mrs. Annie Rust Of this town has
moved to Philadelphia where she will
make her future home. Her husband,
John Rust, has been employed there
about five mouths.
Mrs. Bell Waggamen and Miss Ida NJ.
Davis have returned home from the
editors excursion to Cresson Springs, Pa.
While on the trip one Of the party, Nc
kendree Downham, received telegram
announcing the death Of his sister in
Jeffersonville. Indiana. He left i'm
mediately for that place.
Miss Gertie Hatfield is spending the
week in Angola, the guest Of Mrs. Daniel
Townsend.
James H. Speakman Of this town has
purchased the tract Of land in
Indian river, known as "Oak
Orchard, Of Mr.. Phillips. Mr.. Speakman
intends to build a store house, tent and
stalls this summer, and next summer 3
large hotel. Oak Orchard is q well
known and beautiful place and has been
visited long time by Georgetowners as
a pleasant resort, but there has never
been any improvements made in the
place until now. The bathing and fish
ing are both good and Mr.. Speakman is
thought to have made wise investment
of his money in buying the place.
Miss Lucy Wilson returned on Thurs
day from 9 visit to Wilmington, and
Brsndywine Springs.
Miss Belle Donovan is spending "a few
days with her mother, Mrs. Owens near
Greenwood.
Miss Sallie Butler and little niece, Miss
Florence Butler who are spending the
summer at Rehoboth, the guests Of e. s.
R. Butler of Wilmington, paid ashort
visit to friends in Georgetown this week
Miss Registrar Of Philadelphia is the
guest Of Miss Matte Purnell.
Evening journal., 1889-07-27
CITY NEWS IN sRlEF.

The Stella Yacht Club will leave to-day
for a short fishing trip to Ship John
Light.
The German Library Association has
donated $50 to the German sufferers by
the Johnstown food.
A horse belonging TO the B. and o. Ex-
press Company fell at Fourth and Wal
nut streets last night, and broke one Of
the shafts of the wagon.
The sash department Of the jackson &
Sharp Company's works has received
contracts for the mill work for several
buildings in Philadelphia.
Sarah A. Clark, colored. was compelled
by Justice Smith last evening to pay the
cost of case against her of using
abusive and profsne language. She also
signed apeaee bond
The Pusey and Jones Company shipped
yesterday two car loads of paper ma
chinery to the Tilestin and Hollingsworth
Company Of Boston, Mass, and one car
load to William M. Singerly, Singerly,
Md, for his paper mills at that place.
John Heating, who was fined $25 and
costs for cruelty treating horse some
time ago by Justice Bertolette yesterday
paid his fine. Constable Palmer OF Ken
nett Square then took him TO that place
to answer the charge Of stealing the
horse.
Antonio Jamatoo, an Italian, while at
work in the cellar for the new printing
building at Sixth and Orange streets had
his ankle sp-ained by cave-in of the
soil. 1t took Wilson's ambulance 75 sec
onds after it was summoned TO reach the
place. The Italian was taken TO the
Homeopathic Hospital.
Evening journal., 1889-07-27
YOUTHFUL TILL TAPPERs.

Before the Municipal Court -Wayward
Maggie Leads Katie AstTay.
The following cases were h sard in the
Municipal Court this morning John
Naylor, drunk, fined 81 and costs; vii
liam Hand. drunk and assault upon
Officer Ayars when arrested 80 and
costs; Tillie Hamilton, colored, drunk
and disorderly, $40 and costs; John
Johnson, drunk, 81 and costs.
William Shultz and Robert Mahon, two
small boys, were recommitted to the
hall. Mshon, who is the older, sent
Shultz into the cigar store of Robert
Schuler at No. East Second street and
told him If the lady was in, to ask for a
match; if she was not in to go into the
money drawer He did the latter and
was just coming from behind the counter
when Miss Baker, who tends the store,
came in and caught him with 75 cents in
his hand.
Frank Hunter. charged with assault
and battery was held in 500 bail for a
hearing on Monday.
Maggie Joyce and Katie Writ were
each fined $40 and costs for disorderly
conduct. Maggie has been before the
court several times and has only been out
Of the Home iof the Good Shepherd at
Philadelphia two weeks, Katie has never
been arrested before She is a nice look
ing girl, but is lawfully naughty"
The case of ex-Sheriff Thomas Ford,
charged with committing nuisance by
letting lot of water run from lot into
the cellar Of house at Twelfth and Lin
den streets, was heard Mr. Ford was or
dered to have the nuisance abated by
Tuesday.
Evening journal., 1889-07-27
ACADEMY OF MUSIC.
Brief Sketch of the New Plans by
Philadelphia Architect.


The plans for the rebuilding of the
Academy Of Music at Delaware Avenue
and Tatnall streets, have been designed
by j. D. Allen, architect, of Philadelphia.
The owners of the property have accepted
the plans and the contract will be awarded
in few days.
The plans differ materially from those
of the original building, and call for
more conveniently arranged and confer
table structure. Mr.. Allen, the archi-
tect, has good reputation as theatre
designer, and has made plans for several
Philadelphia theatre.
Entrance will be made to the audi
torium by three DOORS A large door in
the centre with smaller one on each
side The door on the Orange street side
will lead directly to the balcony stairs,
at the foot of which win be ticket office.
The doors towards Tatnall street
will open to the main ticket
Office. The vestibule or lobby will be on
level with the street, there will be no
steps as there were before. Inside the
theatre there will be three aisles on the
first floor. The left aisle will lead TO the
stage entrance There was no entrance
to the stage from the auditorium, in the
old building except by the orchestra pit.
The side aisles will also lead to boxes,
four Of which will be on each floor. The
depth of the house fiom the footlights to
the orchestra chairs will be 80 feet the
depth of the orchestra circle % feet 6
inches The seating capacity of the first
floor viii be 500.
Excavations are now being made for
dressing-rooms and stage space on the
\
will be beneath the orchestra chairs. A
passage way from the stage will lead to
them on each side of the orchestra pit
Beneath the auditorium following the
line of the circle the massive stone wall
which supports the whole building will
be erected.
The stage will have total width Of
AZ feet and depth of 35 feet. The pros
ceniun opening will be 20 feet wide and
80 feet high The distance from the
stage to the rigging will be 80 feet. to
allow plenty of room to raise a curtain
without rolling it. A drop curtain will
be used entirely in the theatre. Con
tracts for the curtain and scenery are
about to be signed.
The balcony will have a depth of 27
| feet inches and a seating capacity of
I tJoi WIN ~ lctJ iOt obduulhB IOOlu. ne
| gallery will be the same depth as the
balcony but will have all seats with a
capacity of 600 Thus the total capacity
of the house will be l $50.
On the front Of the building, the mas
sive columns will not be rebuilt. From
the end of the balcony joists to the enc
of the gallery joists. win be placed glass
doors. On each side of the building from
viii rise towers to the Mansard roof.
The building will be artistically fur
nishe l, will be complete in all its ap
pointpents, and will be a credit to .th
architect, builder and owners. There i
nothing yet to be said about the manager
ship of the house When the work i
further advanced action win be taken il
that important matter. 1t has beei
rumored that Il r. Jacobs will take th
house. 1t has not yet been leased to an.
one.
Evening journal., 1889-07-27
NEW CASTLE PERSONALS.
Chatty Notes About Hostess and Guest.
Those Absent From the Town.

AnObt abstht ROM the AoNhs
Special correspondence EVENING JOURNAL.
NEW CASTLE, Del July 27-James
Pierson had one of his legs badly hurt
in the Delaware Iron Works yesterday
by the falling of piece of iron pipe
upon it.
w. w. Ward Of this city visited at
Silver Grove, n. j., yesterday
II. H. George, now at Ocean Grove, is
steadily improving. He will spend sew
eral weeks at the seashore.
Captain Winfield S. Truss returned
last evening from few weeks stay in
Salem, N. ].
Mrs. Gunkel of Warwick, Md, is the
guest of Mrs Blackburn on Water street
Mrs. Frank E. Herbert returned yes
terday from her visit to Bethlehem, Pa
Mrs. A. NJ. Warner of Memphis, Tenn,
who has been visiting Mrs. J. M. House.
man on Water street for the past two
weeks, left for Washington today.
The NJ. =. Church will give moon
light excursion on the steamer Whining
ton on August 12
The large New York tug Minnie lay in
harbor last night She left for New York
early this morning
Misses Nellie Wise, Mary Rogers Anna
W. nldIUutNs A4liLlt SIRIUS anu AdiAAE
Wise spent yesterday at Bombay Hook
There is good deal Of betting in this
city over the professional ball games.
Miss Carrie Bateman and Miss Lottie
Longland Of Williamstown, n j., have
been visiting the latters sister, Mrs. DR..
Stewart.
William Knight, who has been visiting
here for over a month, returned TO Elk
ton, Md, yesterday.
Misses Elsie Black and Mamie Cooper
are visiting Sea Isle City, N. j..
Regular services will be held in all the
churches tomorrow.
The New Castle Star published the fol
lowing to-day in its local columns "a
young lady Of New Castle received a
letter at the post office one night this
week bearing the following superscrip-
tion
/ Roll me out at rapid rate,
| Until reach New Castle. in Delaware State,
| There lay me down and let me be,
| Until -- calls for me"
Miss Mamie Gray, daughter Of Senator
Gray, is visiting her former home in this
city.
Miss Laura Truss will visit friends at
Green Springs, Del
Miss Margaret Janvier is visiting
| friends at New London, Conn.
Miss Armitage Black, who has been
visiting her grandmother at Elkton, Md
returned home yesterday.
Rev. Alexander Proudfeit and family
Of Baltimore are visiting the home OF
the late Samuel Cooper on Water street.
Mrs Adams of this city will leave foI
a visit to Mrs. George David at Woods
hill, Mass, on Tuesday next.
There was a case of larceny before
Mayor Janvier last evening between some
Of the Hungarians who reside in Dobbins
vile. II did not amount to anything and
was dismissed
William w. Simpson publishes letter
in the New Castle Star to-day to show
that the report that he was dismissed
from the service Of the Philadelphia vii
mington & Baltimore Railroad Company
some years ago is incorrect.