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The Bottineau pioneer. (Bottineau, N.D.) 1885-1895, 1889-02-07
A Ghost Story BY Telegraph.

There is q belief among q certain class of
unenlightened people that the place where
some person was killed will be haunted there
after. In order to show the readers what the
ghost almost always is in the many strange
phenomena that are witnessed by SO many
people let this suffice: Recently in Benton
town, Carver county, Mimi, q strange ap-
partition in the form of a man was seen hov-
ering about and around the place where an
old settler was found dead a short time ago.
AS the widow saw the light occasionally
around her house and yard, she became
about this occurrence to her neighhors. In
order to convince themselves of the fact, a
few of the yeomen wentto the spot one night,
endeavoring to investigate what the So
called ghost consisted of; but on nearing the
specter their courage gave way, and they
things concerning it were only whispered
around among the deluded people; they
talk about it openly. Months passed
by, and only until a week ago had
anybody the courage to Investigate when, all
of a sudden, q bold-hearted young man heard
of the reports that were in the dir. He
went there one evening and, as usual, the
ghost appeared on O distant bridge, While
coming over a distant hill his companions be-
came terrified at the strange sight and hid
behind trees; but. after coaxing and encour.
aging them q while, they proceeded with him
to the ghost, and on arriving they found the
figure of a man, made of newspapers and
sticks, and a water kettle formed the head
and in this were burning a couple of candle
lights. This was the dreaded ghost. But
they went further. Tearing down the fixture
to examine the paper, they found the name
of a certain individual on. the margin of it.
Infatuated through the discovery, the men be-
gan to scold. Without a moment notice
a man appeared, ordering them to surrender
or he would shoot. Not fearing the rife in
his hand, they rushed to him, and he barely
that he made this image. He denied having
caused the previous apparitions; but since
then nothing was aver seen or heard. Were
it not disclosed. the people would still believe
a uhOSt was around,
The Bottineau pioneer. (Bottineau, N.D.) 1885-1895, 1889-02-07
BortlneQu Pioneer.
JOHN W BENNETT, Editor & Publisher.
BOTTINEAU, DAKOTA
Queen Victoria's private estates ex-
tend over 1882 acres. She receives
over 800, 900 annual rental from
them. .

NJ. Shifrin, q Jewish engraver, is to
sngrave a number of rings in COM
memoration of the 9OOth anniversa-
~ of the introduction of Christianity
IN Russia. '~
The Bottineau pioneer. (Bottineau, N.D.) 1885-1895, 1889-02-07

There are now sixty-four "wet"
and seventy-four "dry' counties in
Georgia, says an exchange. There
must be greet difficulty in nursing
politics there.
The Bottineau pioneer. (Bottineau, N.D.) 1885-1895, 1889-02-07

Pittsburg is turning out steel rails
and steel at an unprecedented rate,
30 the manufacturers say, but they
complain of low prices, small profits
and unreasonable wage demands.
The Bottineau pioneer. (Bottineau, N.D.) 1885-1895, 1889-02-07

Colonel Higginson says that most
Of the prejudice against college bred
men which he has encountered in po-
atical life has proceeded from other
:ollege-bred men.
The Bottineau pioneer. (Bottineau, N.D.) 1885-1895, 1889-02-07

CoUNcIL.-The council accepted the resignae
ton Of Hughes, Ericsson and Washabaugh
as members of the judiciary committee. Their
places win be filed tomorrow by the APP
pointment ofCrawford, Poindexter, Dollard
and Campbell. The feature Of to-day's
work in the legislature was the veto Of the
salary bill. This bill provided for the
appointment and compensation of the minor
Offices ofthelegislature. The governor says it
is in violation Of the organic law. The veto,
upon the motion ofMr. Atkins, was referred to
the judiciary committee. IL will be considered
tomorrow and probably passed over the veto
HousE.-The house today unanimously
adopted q resolution censuring. Cornella, the
correspondent Of the st. Paul Globe, for say
ing that the members rom ass county were
stinkers. He was notified that q repetition Of
this offense would result in his expulsionfrom
the floor Of the house. Mr.. Cooke introduced
q bill in the house giving women
limited suffrage. right to vote Mt all coun-
ty, township md city elections. Mr.. Bennett
introduced q bill appropriating $88.8OO for
the maintenance and 468, 900 for the con-
struction Of q dormitUry Of the Grand Forks
university. The governor also vetoed the
joint resolution making an appropriation for
daily and weekly papers.~sThehouseh has passed
and sent to the council forty-six bills. The
governor approved the bill repeating the
gross earnings law. President Stimmel APP
pointed Cameron of Pembina and Ericsson 81
Union county as q council committees to In
Connecticut western news., 1889-10-02
CORNWALL.

"A wave of prohibition" in the shape of Rev A. w. Holt, speaker, and Prof w. D. Franklin and J. w. Smith, singers, struck Cornwall last Wednes- day evening. A good sized audience was present at the chapel and were entertained by the fine singing, and the arguments of the speaker strengthened those who were grounded in the faith and perhaps made some converts.
 Misses Baldwin and Taylor, o1 Thomaston, are visiting friends in this village.
 MT Ebon Curtiss is spending a few weeks with his sons in Bristol and Thomaston.
 A much needed improvement has been made in front of the post office and now one can get in there without going in water over shoe.
 Artist Wm. Wilcox is tastefully paint ing Mir Calhoun's new house.
 Constable O'Donnell is entitled to g deal of credit for the thorough manner in which he has looked up the unlicen sed dogs and caused their owners te comply with the law. There is not { dog in town but what is registered.
 The selectmen are fixing up the coops for the freemen to prepare their ballots in. What comment upon the boasted progress of the 18th century
Connecticut western news., 1889-10-02
FALLS VILLAGE.

Rev Charles Hanna, of Mantle, preached from the Cong. pulpit Sun day and will occupy the pulpit next Sunday.
 Dr D. M. Wilcox sailed from Eng land on his homeward voyage the 18th of Sept.
 Mrs Mary Arnold, of Brookfield, is visiting relatives in this village.
 The David M. Hunt Library and School Association meeting, recently called, adjourned for two weeks with out transacting any business.
 Mrs Lewis Cady is seriously i'll with consumption, and confined to her bed.
 Mir and Mrs Frank Stevens, of Water vile, came here on their wedding trip last week, stopping at MT Merriman's.
 Miss Emeline Kellogg is i'll since the death of her sister-in-law
 Charles Graves is sick and unable tc be out around at present.
 The funeral of Mrs w. G. Kellogg was held from her late residence Thurs day, Rev D. M. Moore, from Colebrook preaching the sermon. She was "A years of age. The burial was at North Canaan.
 All who are in want of Derby will
Connecticut western news., 1889-10-02
CORNWALL BRIDGE.

Miss Edith w. Wadhams is in New York and Bridgeport, visiting friends.
 Miss Thompson, of New York city, visited at MT l.. A. Robinson's over Sunday. ..
 Mrs George w. Studley, Mrs Sarah B. StJohn and daughter, are visiting friends in New Haven.
 Edmund R. Sturges, of Bridgeport, visited friends here and in Falls Village last week.
 Miss Jennie F. Bierce is visiting friends in Sharon.
 The prohibition meeting held at the M. B. church Sept. 24th was we'll atten- ded. The speaking was good and the music fine.
 William Strattman, the veteran fox hunter of Cornwall, was called on Sun day last by two young gentlemen from Falls Village, who claimed 8 fine hound of his. They claimed to recog- nize the dog but the dog knew them only as strangers, and they failed in procuring the,rdog. They apologized as best they could and left dogless. Don't try that game again on thai gentleman. t.
Connecticut western news., 1889-10-02
: ASHLEY FALLS.

Our community sustains severe, and I might say almost irreparable loss, in the death of Mrs F. Homan, which occurred Monday, Sept. 3Oth. Mrs Homan was member of the Methodist church in this place, kind neighbor and loving friend, whose heart and hand were ever ready in every good work When such one dies the people mourn. The expressions of sorrow heard on every side show how deeply our loss is felt, and those who knew her best will mourn her most. The heaviest and most crushing blow falls upon the husband and invalid sister They have the profoundest sympathy of the entire community. So it is, the good die and are buried from our sight. Truly the ways of the Almighty are mysterious, but He is too wise to make mistake and too good to send aff1ic tion except with a loving purpose.
Connecticut western news., 1889-10-02
KENT.

After weary weeks of suffering, Reuben Eaton passed away Monday afternoon, Sept 23d. The funeral was attended at his late residence, North Kent, on Wednesday, the 25th.
 E. J. Ingerson and family are spend ing few weeks in the city.
 Miss Brooks, who visited Miss Josie Smith last week, has returned to Bridgeport, accompanied by Miss Smith.
 Mrs w. F. Bielby's mother and brother, from Middletown, are at the rectory. .-. ..
 Albert Roberts is in Danbury with his son, who lies very ill with typhoid fever.
 Seth Hopson, who has been in poor health long time,is now entirely help less, and in very feeble condition.
 Deacon s. O. Conn met with an acci- dent that has laid him by for 8 time. While picking apples he fell from the tree and was badly bruised. It is hoped he has sustained no serious injury.
 w. Watson, ST., had the misfortune to fall a depth of about seven feet in his ice-house the other day. He was con. siderably bruised, ,and had rib broken.
 Rev B. ". Wright preached at Cong church Sunday last.
 There have been whisperings that g certain couple living in our village were contemplating matrimony. The rumors have become facts, and on Sunday las the deed was done. (See marriage notice.) Congratulations are next 1T order. Perhaps some of the younger men of Kent will soon follow the rever end gentleman's pious example,-bu they need not be particular to select th' widows,-just convert some of the ''rar' and radiant maidens" into happ, brides.
Connecticut western news., 1889-10-02
SOUTH CANAAN.

The funeral of Mrs Laura Beckley Kellogg was attended on Thursday afternoon. Sept 26th, at her late resi- dence in Falls Village. Although Mrs Kellogg had been known to be in fail ing health for several months, still her death was a shock to her many friends. The Rev MT Moore officiated, assisted by the Rev Mir Reynolds. MT Moore spoke very impressively from the text, "What I do, thou knowest not now, but thou shalt know hereafter" He spoke of her great patience under the affliction of growing blindness, and final loss of sight, of failing health and fre- quent suffering. The selection by the choir, "When the mists have rolled away" was sung sweet and pathetic. A large number of friends came together to pay the last rites of respect, and many accompanied the family to her last resting place in the North Canaan cemetery. Although Mrs Kellogg spent the last years of her life in Falls Village, her gradually failing eyesight and health confined her in great measure to her owh household, and deprived her of the active habits congenial to her in earlier days. She was very fond of walk ing and very observant of the changes of the seasons, enjoying the beauty of the scenery about her home. She was invaluable in sickness, being always ready to go where her services were needed of good judgement and unfail- ing cheerfulness, always looking on the hopeful side, and kind and charitable to the poor. An excellent friend and neighbor, she, always proved herself lenient in her opinions of others, and never given to evil speaking or spread ing of unjust reports.
 No frost as yet (the 29th) to injure the most delicate flowers.
 The Rev Mir Hanna, from Mantle, gave us an excellent sermon from the text "Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord"
 Quite a party from Huntsville witnessed the unveiling of the Memorial fountain in Norfolk.
 There were two furries of snow on Friday, the 27th., and hail on Canaan Mountain.
 At the democratic caucus on Satur- day last, the old board were renomina- ted, viz., Stephen Brigner, James Flakes and Dwight Brinton.
 MT Burritt Yale, of Cornwall Hollow, is making improvements on the Chester Holcomb place.
Connecticut western news., 1889-10-02
HARWINTON.

Received too late for last issue.]
 The mercury fell to the freezing point here on Monday morning.
 Miss Helen D. Wilson has gone to visit her relatives in Orangeburgh, s. O., and Miss Maggie Goodwin intends to go to Orangeburgh on Oct. 1st to spend the winter there.
 Robert Colt is canvassing for the life and adventures of Henry M. Stanley, an interesting book with one hundred illustrations.
 David Mansfield has sold $6O0 worth of berries and vegetables from his farm the present year.
 Wilbur Barber's little daughter, Oracle, is very ill with typhoid malaria.
 Wm. Wilson is slowly recovering from several weeks sickness.
 Mrs David Birge was suddenly taken with fit last Friday afternoon, just as she had arrived at the residence of her daughter, Mrs Wilbur Barber, and has been unconscious ever since. Her death is hourly expected.
 Rev Fred Saunders, of Thomaston delivered most able temperance lec- ture here last Friday evening.
 Mrs l.. B. Baily, of the w. c. T. U., leotured in behalf of the amendment here last Saturday evening. She is a lady of fine presence and an eloquent and fluent speaker, and her audience would have like to have listened longer to her.
 Our fair will be held on Tuesday, Oct. Sth, or if stormy the next pleasant day. It will be free, as usual, for all who choose to come. Gambling and the sale of intoxicating drinks will be strictly prohibited. Company I. Fourth regiment, of Winsted, will give an exhibition drill A band of music will be present, as usual, and there will be other attractive features. A premium of 50 cents will be given on all okes of cattle three years old and over, and 20 cents on all under three years old. A premium of $15 will be paid for the best Grange exhibit, and $1O for the second best. The fair will be what the people make it, and as this is the Worlds fair" all should take an inter. est in it and contribute to it's success, so please don't come merely to "see and be seen," but bring something fol exhibition. The fair will be held or the same ground as last year, one mile west of the Center and two miles east o1 Litchfeld station. Those who wish car get their teams cared for and fed on the grounds. Plenty of provisions will be for sale also, so leave your luncf baskets at home and patronize the caterers, as they pay the expenses O. etr free fair. Come one and all, anc have good time. ,8..
Connecticut western news., 1889-10-02
MILL RIVER.

Mrs Margaret Wrinkle died at her home, Thursday. aged S2 years, after an illness of few weeks. She was the widow of John Wrinkle who died several years ago. Funeral was held at the Catholic church Saturday, the inter- ment being made in the Catholic ceme- tery.
 Fire broke out in the house of F. G. Alexander, Saturday evening, while the inmates were away. A small quantity of furniture and several articles of clothing being burned, but most of their goods were saved. The house was fully insured.
 The body of John Bray, who died of consumption at West Springfield, was inferred in the Catholic cemetery here, few days ago.
Connecticut western news., 1889-10-02
NORFOLK.

Rev Mir Williams, from New Britain occupied the Cong. pulpit Sunday morning.
 l.. L. Cotton has moved to Colebrook River and will run the hotel there and be called Landlord hereafter. 0. D.. DeMartin will take the place vacated by MT Cotton.
 The fountain on the park was unveil- ed Friday with appropriate ceremonies. Differs military band, of "A pieces, occupied large stand that had been erected for them and played several selections, after which, MT Eldridge presented the fountain to the town in a short speech, saying cit had been erected to the memory of Joseph Battell by his niece, Mary Eldridge" and that he hoped their memory might be as enduring as the granite of which it was composed The veil was then removed and disclosed the fountain.
Connecticut western news., 1889-10-02
WEST CORNWALL.

Douglas Gold returned to his medical studies in New York on Monday.
 Mrs James Thompson visits in B'port this week.
 Mrs Isaac Marsh has returned from her stay in Thomaston and Hawleyville.
 Misses Jessie and Ruey Bird, of New York state, are guests of Miss Bessie Ocain. .--
 Mrs Nancie Frost commences her school on Sharon Side, on Monday next.
 Miss Ada c. Stirling, of Bridgeport, is with friends on the Hill.
 Artist James H. Moser has just finish ed a fine portrait of Mir Gold.
 Smith & Sons bargains in ready made clothing are drawing in crowds of customers
 James Wilson and Mrs James Coch- rane spent last Sunday at Long Hill.
 Charles Sanford, of Cornwall, left on Monday for the New York Medical University to continue his studies.
 Mrs c. M. Hall and Miss Beck are both in New York this week, procuring large and fine assortment of millinery, which will be opened on Monday next as seen by the advertisement in another column. Return railroad fare will be paid to customers from Falls Village, Lime Rock and Cornwall Bridge, whose purchases amount to $500 or over.
 Frank B. Wood left on Tuesday fol the New York Medical College to com. mence the study of medicine. All regret to lose him from our midst, but wish him much success in his new departure. Cornwall will yet rank first in turning out the M. D's.
Connecticut western news., 1889-10-02
-Chas. B. Capron, Of Amenia, N. Y., , again in the employ of Mir Collin.

-Chas. B. Capron, Of Amenia, N. Y., is again in the employ of Mir Collin. the jeweler.
 -Madam Rumor says that MT Henry Ives, formerly of East Canaan, but now | in the mercantile business at Bristol, will be married tomorrow (Thursday) at Ct Harrington, to Miss Barnum. On Monday last the Torrington Register commenced publishing daily edition. We have not yet received a sample copy, but we know that Neigh Dor White is capable of publishing 8 newsy sheet.
 The best and quickest way to put money in circulation is to pay the printer what you owe him. He cannot hoard the money, but is compelled to make others happy by paying his debts. Give us chance to prove the above assertion. See :?
 Don't forget to remember that the mammoth Danbury fair will be held from Oct. 8th to 18th, inclusive. One finds there not only everything expec- ted, but everything unexpected. The bench show alone is worth trip to see and this year will be more of a feature than ever.
 The selectmen have posted the warning for the annual town meeting to be held next Monday. Article of the warning reads as follows: "To see what action the town will take Tn regard to the railroad crossing on the 0. N. B. & W. railroad at Canaan Depot" The license question is not mentioned in the warming, therefore North Canaan will remain "no license" town another year.
 Quite a number of Canaanites attended the Poughkeepsie fair and were greatly pleased with the exhibition and the convenient and pleasant railway facilities for reaching Poughkeepsie. The inclement weather the last three days, also the Ct Burlington fair occur ing at the same time, prevented many from visiting Poughkeepsie who would otherwise have attended. It is pity that both fairs should be held the same week, as numbers would like to attend each fair, and it is hoped that next year the dates will be arranged not to conflict.
 MT Charles H. Watson, who has for the past ten years been in the employ of the Millerton Iron Company, at Irondale, has resigned his position, and will engage in business in Pierre, South Dakota. He was also postmaster of the Irondale post office. Mrs Watson has removed to Albany, where she will remain till Charles arranges home in the west. We wish them every success in their undertakings. Michael Rowe has been appointed postmaster to succeed MT Watson. MT Rowe will also assume all the duties for the company formerly performed by Mir Watson. .-[ Millerton Telegram.
Connecticut western news., 1889-10-02
Pleasant View Farm for Sale

nNHIS FIRST-CLASS 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 view lS' is far-reaehlng m @ % and % unsurpassed @ in beauty. 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.
 v DR. J D. CLEMANS,
 \ -...-.-. ,- Canaan, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1889-10-02
Missionary Meeting.

The annual meeting of the Litch6eld County Auxiliries to the Womans Board of Missions is to be held in the First (East) Congl church at Winsted, Tues day, Oct Sth. The missionary speaker is Miss Gertrude Chandler, of Madura, India, a young lady of very pleasing address. Several officers of the New Haven branch will be in attendance. Mission circles and Young Peoples societies of Christian Endeavor are specially invited. Basket lunch. The $40 train from Canaan reaches Winsted in time for the meeting. Returning leaves Naugatuck depot at 4.42 and 8.01. Ass'T SEc'Y for Mission Circle, New Haven Branch.
Connecticut western news., 1889-10-02
10 we'll to call at G. w. Halls clothing

do we'll to call at G. w. Halls clothing store, as every purchaser of that style of hat receives free silver headed cane.
 A room is being done off for tin shop in the shed opposite the Hall building, also room for fish market adjoining, for Charles Belcher
 The road fxers have done fine job on the fiat opposite Anthony Boyle's and extending on either side.
 Stephen Bregner and James flakes are the democratic nominees for select men for the town of Canaan and Fred G. Dean and Walter Kellogg have been nominated by the republicans. .
Connecticut western news., 1889-10-02
News About Town.

It is the current report about town that Kemp's Balsam for the Throat and Lungs is making some remarkable cures with people who arc troubled with Coughs, Sore Threats, Asthma, Bronchitis and Consumption. Any druggist will give you a trial bottle free of cost. It is guaranteed to relieve and cure. The Large Bottles are 5Oo and $16O.
Connecticut western news., 1889-10-02
M Otice,

THE inhabitants of the town of North J. Canaan who are electors and qualified to warned to meet at the town hall in said town on the first Monday (7th) of October, 1889, from o'clock in the forenoon to o'clock in the afternoon. for the purpose of considering the following proposed Amendment to the Constitution of this State and signifying, by ballot, their approval or disapproval of the same, towit:
 sThe manufacture or compounding of and liquors, excepting for sacramental, medicinal scientific, mechanical and art purposes, shall be and hereby are prohibited in this State and it shall be the duty of the legislature tc pass laws for the enforcement of this article
 Dated North Canaan, Sept. 24th, 1889.
 J. B. HARDENBERGH, Town Clerk.
Connecticut western news., 1889-10-02
CANAAN VALLEY.

Geo Makley, of Lee, Mass, is spend ing few days at Wm. Amstead's.
 l.. NJ. Stanard took the third premi- um on one acre of oats, at the Barring ton fair.
 The body of Mrs Julia Horton, daugh- ter of James Shores, of New Marlboro, was brought to Canaan Valley last Saturday for burial.
Connecticut western news., 1889-10-02
BORN.

KEENAN-At West Winsted, Sept 20, a daugh- ter to Roadmaster James F. Keenan, of the c. N. B. x W. railroad MooRE-At Winsted, Sept IF, son to Capt Alfred D. Moore BRowN-At Titusville, Florida, Sept. 14th, a daughter to William &. and Anna Brown !; granddaughter to Capt H. R. Jones of the New Hartford Tribune. ATwooD-At Great Harrington, Sept. 2oth, Q daughter to MT and Mrs H. B. Atwood and granddaughter to A. G. Stevens of Canaan Valley