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Connecticut western news., 1889-11-20
BERKSHIRE COUNTY.

The cars on the street railroad be- tween Adams and North Adams are running the full distance of the line by electric motive power. The system is working we'll.
 The bell for St Stephens church, which arrived ct Pittsfield last week, bears this inscription {: ''To the glory of God and in memory of Oliver Root, the gift of his grandchildren. A. D. 1889."
 Georgiana Damache, IS, made 8 determined attemp to commit suicide at the home of her brother, at North Adams Thursday morning by taking some bug-killer, but Dr Riley was immediately summoned and applied necessary restoratives so that she is now out of danger. The cause is attributed to some trouble that the girl had about four months ago which has weighed heavily on her mind.
Connecticut western news., 1889-11-20

With our five thousand extra square feet of show room, more light, more room in every department, new passen- ger elevator for the Cloaks, Shawls. Ready Made Suits, Cloths and Jerseys on the second floor, elevator also for the Custom Cloak and Dressmaklng, We hope to make it pleasanter shopping for our valued patrons. Visitors, upon entering will observe new department on either side of the doorway, which we have long wanted to institute, but could not until we had the use of the Y M c A building. On the right are the New Gents Furnishing Sections, where we exhibit full line of our own make of Gents Shirts and Fancy Woolen Over shirts, Cardigan Jackets, etc., also 8 full collection of Gents Underwear, Hosiery, Scarfs. Ties, etc. On tl.ss left is New Ribbon Department aud a large assortment of Ladies' Fall U der wear, Robinson's fast black Hosiery, Ladies and Misses fancy Hosiery, C:.rdi- gan Jackets, etc. The sections for Laces, Gloves. Veilings, Passemente- ries and Gimps are all larger and pre- sent new and attractive features. The departments for small wares, Yankee Notions, Perfumery, Soaps, Chocolate Menier, Art Goods, Yarns and Dress Trimmings have been doubled in space
 The Cotton Underwear, Corsets, Edg- ings, Hamburgs and all Choice White Goods will be found Tn the rooms adjoining Butterick's Patterns, which are reached by the Central Stairway. Passing still further up either aisle we approach the New Dress Goods Depart ment, which occupies six times the original space. Here are all the novel; ties which the six buyers for the house have been for six months collecting.
Connecticut western news., 1889-11-20
SOUTHFIELD.

The sudden change in weather froze the ground materially, Saturday night and Sunday.
 Jennie Pratt arrived home after an absence of several weeks.
 Mrs I. R. Baldwin and Bertie, who have been sick several days, are yet under the doctors care.
 Several Sundays of rainy weather were succeeded last Sunday by very nice day.
 B. B. Grant is not over his relapse but is some better.
 Mrs Wm. Amsted kindly aids I. R. Baldwin's folks in their sickness.
Connecticut western news., 1889-11-20
GREAT HARRINGTON.

The farm at Brookside. embracing almost 500 acres, with the buildings thereon, formerly owned and occupied by the late David Leavitt, ST., was sold Saturday at the law office of A. 0. Collins, on foreclosure of mortgage, to Maria H. Hotchkiss, the mortgagee, for $2O, 900. The claim on the place is said to be about $35, 900 and the mort gage to her was given by Helen B. Leavitt, July 25th, 1887. By this sale this great domain passes forever from the once aristocratic family of the Leavitts, who a few years ago were con- sidered as the upper crust of Great Harrington society. David Leavitt, ST., purchased the place in 1858. of Daniel Wilcox, who had resided there for 40 years previous. MT Leeavitt built the great barn which was destroyed by fire 8 few years ago, and also the mansion now standing. Every visitor to the village used to go down to Brookside to view the " big barn. and the picture gallery at the mansion. Parties of Sun- day school children were also admitted to the gallery, for the great painting of the battle of Monmouth was we'll worth long journey to see. This painting, with its life-size figures in the foreground, was sold, at a recent period to Mrs Hopkins. for several thousand dollars She had it taken to SanFran- cisco, Cal, where it now hangs in one of the great art galleries of that city.
 Henry Fay, law student. is to occupy the office of Billings Palmer on Main street, adjoining the post office on the north.
 The poultry, pigeon and pet stock association held another meeting at the court room Friday evening and resolved to hold an exhibition in January, the exact date to be hereafter fixed. An adjournment was made to next Friday evening, when officers for the ensuing year will be elected.
 Lawyer Billings Palmer and wife have gone to New York city for two weeks visit.
 Large plate glass windows have been
Connecticut western news., 1889-11-20
CLAYTON.

L. A. Smith attended Prof Dayton's spiritual exposition at Norfolk, and thought It would pay everyone who could to witness the performance if they ever had an opportunity. He said it was worth dollar to any man.
 Miss Jennie Decker is severely afflic- ted with teeth ache. caused by the remains of 8 tooth which the dentist failed to extract and thought it might not trouble her.
 Wm. Barnes has been having 8 few days off, and with his family been visiting friends in Connecticut.
Connecticut western news., 1889-11-20
GOLDEN WEDDING.
From the Dufferin Advertiser

From the Dufferin Advertiser.l
 Fifty years ago, on October 1st, Thomas Jul and Mary Lawrence, daughter of Orange Lawrence, formerly of Canaan, Conn, were united in mar riage. by the late Elder Culp. On the afternoon of Oct. 1st, 1889, over fifty of the children and immediate relatives of the aged couple gathered at the old home. Mir Bennett Jul, of Ridgetown, the eldest son, took the chair and read to his parents an appropriate address, which closed with these words :: Trusting that the memories of to-day may shed their fragrance through every moment of your declining years, and that ssione by one we are called upon to say the last good bye, it may be with the full assurance that we shall meet in our Fathers house and complete the family circle, with those that have gone before, and shine as the stars, forever and ever, where families never break up and partings are no more" The address was signed SARAH.
 BENNETT.
 ORANGE.
 At the conclusion of the address he presented to them on behalf of himself, his sister. Mrs tLindsley, of Shelburn, and Orange Jul, of this town, bronze clock and 8 number of other valuable and beautiful articles. MT Jul made very feeling reply to the address, e1- pressing thankfulness to his children and friends.
 Rev 0. B. Macintyre then presented beautiful hanging lamp, with an address, from Mir Jull's church class. Costly and elegant gifts were then pre- sented to MT and Mrs Jul by relatives present. and many of their friends in town. Brief congratulatory speeches were made by the Rev MT Macintyre, Dr Armstrong, of Toronto, MT Ferris Lawrence, of Trafalgar, and MT s. H. McKitrick, of Orangeville.
 An adjournment was then made to the dining room, where 8 sumptuous dinner was spread. The evening was pleasantly spent in singing and general conversation. Mir and Mrs Jul have been continuous residents of Orange vile, Canada, for thirty-two years.
Connecticut western news., 1889-11-20
ICs . Shame,

of course it is, to slaughter good goods at such low prices, but we must do it: We must give people bargains, and bargains make large sales. When in Poughkeepsie you can find at Thing X Co.'S ladies fae dress rubbers only 15c. per pair. Children's Rubbers 12c per pair. Ladies' best Rubbers in style or make, only 25c per pair, Call and be convinced. Compare goods and prices before purchasing.
Connecticut western news., 1889-11-20
Good Goods and Low Prices

is what every body wants. Thing & Go. of Poughkeepsie, announce that they Mems. Boys and Children's Buckle Arctics at 5Oc per pair also the best grades, such as Myer, Boston, Candee and other makes, at 75c and $1.OO. Ladies and Misses extra high cut Canadian Arctics at 75c. Call at once, before it's too late at Thing < Co.'S, the Hustlers of Poughkeepsie.
Connecticut western news., 1889-11-20
NORFOLK.

The seats in the Cong. church were sold Monday, and went about as usual.
 The Commissioners are to meet here Tuesday at 10 8. m. and have 8 hearing in regard to giving G. T. Johnson 8 druggist license.
 Frank Whiting and Miss Clara Pal mer are to be married at the Congrega- tional church on Wednesday 2 D. m., and after trip to New York, Hartford and other places, will commence house. keeping at the Hillhurst
Connecticut western news., 1889-11-20
Wednesday,, Nov. 2Oth.
CLOAK BUSINESS

CLOAK BUSINESS is lively. The number of gar ments we have sold within the past three weeks is unpre- cedented; proving beyond all question that our styles and prices are just what the peo- pie want. But we haven't allowed the stock to run down, ON the contrary a per feet stream of New Cloaks has been pouring in every day. Just the kind that have have proved most desirable.
 Among the new ones are several Novelties that have just come out in Plein Cloths, with unique trimmings and Fancy Cloths of rich designs.
 Our Plush Sacques and Jackets are elegant, and the prices are considerably below those of last year.
 LUCKEY, PLATT & CO.,.
 POr kaansia M V
Connecticut western news., 1889-11-20
Library Association.
WORK OF THE PAST YEAR.

The annual meeting of the Salisbury Library Association was held in their rooms at the Town hall with good attendance. and the work of the year, the first under the new lease of life, was reviewed. The number of books bought during the year was 1O7. Be- sides theee, Q number of friends have kindly made gifts of books of value and permanent interest. Mrs Darwin War ner, the Rev J. Fl. George, Miss 0. H. Sanford, Miss Amelia Sanford and Miss M M, Johnston have made the shelves of the library much richer by their kind thoughtfulness. The Salisbury Book Club, now merged in the Library Association, gave sixteen volumes, and has now given it's funds on hand at the time of dissolution, $25, to the library.
 The whole number of books now owned is TOP. There were during the year AZ members, representing all parts of the town, and there were drawn out from the opening, February 8th, 1889. until October 14.h, 1889, 1175 volumes. Of these 137 were solid books and S9O fiction. the proportion of the former being 13 1-3 per cent. This is less than it should be and to raise the propor- hon we must add, as fast ss the state of the finances permits, the cream of the current literature to our library shelves. The greatest number drawn by one per son was 78, and four members drew over 50 books each.
 That the library may become what it should be, town institution, we begin the second year asking every family in the town of Salisbury to become mem bers and to help this small beginning. The yearly fee is only S1, and the more widely extended the membership. the greater the power for good in furnish ing the very best reading. Gifts of either books or money will be most welcome, and 1t has been found that really good and desirable paper bound books can be covered in such way as to make them strong and attractive. Of course only books that are really worthy should be given place in the library. That the new books chosen may represent the varied tastes of the community, book will be kept at the library in which any member may record the name and author of 8 book which he would like to read not now in the library. and if found desirable it will be bought as soon as the funds will allow.
 Mrs Silas B. Moore has kindly given to the association 8 piano to be placed in the Town hall, the proceeds from the rent of it to be used for library pur- poses.
 The success of the past year has been very largely due to the indefatigable efforts of Mrs Harriet Landon Lee, who has devoted her wide culture and knowledge of books, and large share of her time, to the service of the libra. u, and, with singleness of purpose and rare tact, fills the position which cannot fail often to be irksome and nonotonous. We ought also to give vsrm thanks to Miss O. M. Hewins, oi the Hartford Library, for the aid she
Connecticut western news., 1889-11-20
STATE ITEMS.

James D. Norton, well-known Winsted man, fell down stairs Thurs day morning and broke his leg.
 At Waterbury on Friday David and Kitty, 4 and ? years old, children of Robert Hennessy, were burned to death They had been playing with fire while their mother was hanging out clothes.
 While the members of the Wangum- baug Grange were eating game SUD- per at South Coventry last week rowdies cut the harness of their horses and also entered the dressing room and smashed stiff hats and damaged coats and wraps.
 Seth Pratt and J. s. Smith have taken the contract for building the dam and preparing the reservoir for the Litch- field Water Go. The dam is to be 500 feet long, twenty-five feet high in the highest place and the reservoir will cover some five acres. The contractors are to receive abouts $15, ,OOO for their work.
 A man dressed in clean linen, hand seme suit of dark clothes and white kid gloves was taken into the New Britain police court on charge of drunken ness Thursday and when asked where he obtained his liquor by the city attorney replied that it was none of his business. He was told that the law compelled him to tell, but he refused to do so and asked the court if he was to be taken for countryman. He was fined BIO and costs for his debauch and sent to jail for 30 days for his con- tempt of court. ....-..
 Winchester is to be sued by the ad- ministrator of the estate of Fred Cotton of Colebrook River for $2,OOO. Mir Cotton, it will be remembered, was killed by driving off an embankment a few weeks ago.
 The young lady who recently married Prince Hatzfeldt was an adopted daugh- ter of 0. F. Huntington. Her father was Edward Prentice, of Falls Village, her mother, Miss Stoddard, of Corn wau.-[Torrington Register.
 Lafay cite Barnum, who fell from the tender of an engine at the Housatonic engine house in Bridgeport, Saturday morning, died at the hospital shortly before o'clock on Monday morning, having been unconscious since the acci- dent.
 Rev B.. R. Brown, rector of St John 8 church at New Milford. has zone insane from overwork. He has been in New Milford for ten years, and was we'll known and popular all over the state. He and his family have gone to his brothers in Brooklyn. Conn, where he will remain for tho present.
 Robbers in Salem one stormy night recently, thrust gun through the window and demanded money of Miss Way, an aged maiden lady who was alone in the house. She boldly siezed the gun, sprung and blew out the lamp and escaped through the cellar hatch way in the darkness to neighbor. The thieves fled.
 Newtown is so strongly democratic that, by running two sets of candidates, they can prevent the election of any republican to any of the town offices, thus defeating the intent of the law relating to minority representation. The majority elect one ticket and the minority another. thus leaving the of affairs actually occurred in Newtown at the recent election Hartford Courant.
Connecticut western news., 1889-11-20
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Legal Notices.

nISTRICT ot Salisbury, ss. Probate Court DNov 5th, A. D. 1889.
 Estate of Calvin A. Belcher, late of Salis- bury, in said District, deceased. The court of probate for the district of Salisbury hath limited and allowed months from the date hereof, for the creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims for sett]e- ment. Those who neglect to present their accounts, properly attested, within said time, will be debarred recovery. All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment to.
 FRANCES A. BELCHER, Executrix.
 Postoff1ce address, Lime Rock, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1889-11-20
The Greatest Thins is

to find Mems Gum Boots at S1.5O per pair, also the Colchester and Boston Gum Boots at S2,OO, and the best first grade Boston, Myer or Woonsocket Gum Boots at $2. 35 per pair. and have every pair warranted to you. Find them If you can without going to Thing & Co.'S. Poughkeepsie. If you fail cali on Poughkeepsie's largest and leading Shoe House, Thing & Co.,, they have car loads of them. All goods warranted.
Connecticut western news., 1889-11-20
DISTRICT of Sharon, ss. Probate court | Nov 16 1889.

nISTRICT of Sharon, ss. Probate court, U Nov. 16, 1889.
 Estate of Katie A Lemon, late of Sharon, in said district
 Upon the application of Maggie Lemon. of Sharon, in said District praying that letters of administration may be granted on said estate of said deceased, as per application on ORDERED, That said application be heard and determined at the Probate office in Sharon, in said district, on the 25th day of Nov., A. D., 1889, at ten o'clock in the fore noon, and that notice be given of the penden- cy of said application and the time and place of hearing thereon, by publishing the same once in some newspaper having circulation in said District. and by posting copy there. of on the public sign-post in the town or Sharon, in said District.
 A. M. CARD, Judge. Certified by WILLARD BAKER, Clerk.
Connecticut western news., 1889-11-20
Subscripsion Account.

The date on the colored slip of paper with the name of the subscriber shows the time to which the subscription is paid: thus, R. B. Smith 5julS9 indicates that MT Smith has paid for his paper to July 5, lSS9 It is hoped that subscribers will see to it that their account, as indicated by the date on their papers, is always correct, and when they pay for a re- renewal of their subscription will observe proper credit, and in the event of an error to inform us for correction at once. No claims for errors in these accounts will hereafter be considered unless presented within thirty days after the payment is claimed to have been made, as the receipt of the paper with the date to which the subscription is paid plainly printed thereon is prima facie evi- dence of it's acceptance as correct.
Connecticut western news., 1889-11-20
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 are troubled with Coughs, Sore Throats, Asthma, Bronchitis and Consumption. Any druggist will give you trial bottle free of cost. It is guaranteed to relieve and cure. The Large Bottles are Soc and $1.0O.
 Nine men out of ten lay out plans on too vast scale :; and they, who are competent to do almost anything, do nothing, because they never make up their minds distinctly as to what they want or what they intend to be. Hence, the mournful failures we see all around us in every walk of life.-[Dr William Matthews.
Connecticut western news., 1889-11-20
Flaws Respecting NewspaPers,

60WS WeSRoCSInB Ne"sP0PoHss Printed for the benefit of those who think that ordering . paper stopped absolves them from paying up arrearsges:-
 'n subscribers refuse or neglect to take their paper from the post-oface to which they are di- rected they are held responsible until they have settled their bills and dered their papers oiscon tinued.
 "Subecribers who do not give express notice to che contrary are considered as wishing to continue their subscriptions.
 ssIf subscribers order the discontinuance oftheir paper the publishers may continue to send them until all arrears are paid"
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1889-07-17

tended that il is an affair of the heart,
for il is only short time since the
princess was said To have been anxious
10 marry Prince Alexander, of Batten
burg. The Queen estimates that To set
the young folks up AT housekeeping ia
good shape would require $50, 900 spot
cash and 1928, geo annually. The radi-
cal members of parliament have given
notice of their intention 10 oppose the
grant, on the ground that the burden
of supporting the numerous descend =
ants of royalty i'm SO lavish "A manner is
losing its romance 10 the average Eng
lish taxpayer. But they will pay, all
the same
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1889-07-17

prize their health delay consult with Dr. Brewer
and truthful physician. EMMA c. BENNETT.
DR. +. b. BREWER,
1876 Chicago Ave-, Evanston, III.
Will be the Dyckman house this Monday the I'd Sept
Address all letters o F. b. Brewer, NJ D. Evanston,
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1889-07-17

Hon. 5. :. Cox made speech in Da-
kota on the Fourth of July, in the
course of which and while congratulate
ing the Dakotans on attaining To state
hood, he informed them that 1.-THE de-
mocracy, by the Louisiana purchase,
had made the admission of the Dakotas
as states possible He neglected TO say
a word in praise of Ferdinand and Isa-
bella, who made the voyage of Column
bus possible, and didn't even remotely
refer to that enterprising navigator. 1t
is evident that the honorable gentleman
is getting careless. Such lapses are
hardly pardonable.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1889-07-17

QUEEN VICTORIA notified the house
of commons ON July 2d of the approach
ing marriage of Prince Albert Victor,
eldest son of the Prince of Wales, and,
after him, next heir TO the throne of
Great Britain, to the Princess Victoria,
of Prussia. Her majesty also minated
20 the commons that suitable provis-
ion for the young couple would be the
best natured thing they could turn
their hands to during the present heat.
eel term. But the proposed marriage is
not favorably regarded in England.
The princess is the daughter of Wales
sister, therefore first cousin to her in
tended husband. As the young prince
is in no wise remarkable for intellectual
power, it is deemed unwise TO marry
him to first cousin, as his progeny
will be direct lineal heirs to the throne
of England. The prediction of the
Queen for German matrimonial ALI
ances is credited with having led TO the
project. 1t certainly cannot be con.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1889-07-17
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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1889-07-17

THE Fourth of July, 1899, will be
memorable in our national history as
day on which five full-fedged con-
stitutional conventions assembled-one
in each of the four new states, and also
Idaho, which aspires 10 statehood, held
a convention at Boise City to frame
a constitution in preparation for admis-
sion. Its claims will doubtless be sub
mitted to the Fifty-first congress, but
the federal control of the territory will
scarcely be relinquiShed So long as the
Mormon element is SO great there. The
South Dakota convention at Sioux Falls
had constitution ready-made, which
only required ratification. The North
Dakota convention, at Bismarck; the
Washington convention, at Olympia,
and the Montana convention, at Hell
ena, all seemed anxious to improve on
the pattern set by the older states IN
framing their organic laws. Among
articles proposed TO be embodied in
the several constitutions were: Govern
ment control of railroads, prohibition
of the liquor traffic, election of United
States senators by popular vote, major
ity rule i'm the jury system, courts of
arbitration. abolition of the contract
system on public works, self-sustaining
prisons, the Australian system of bal
loting and female suffrage. Some of
these new departures may be tried 10
advantage, and the experiment will be
watched with deep interest by the
older states.