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Connecticut western news., 1889-07-03
KENT.

The snapping of fire crackers and the general stir reminds us that our great national day is at hand. Kent cornet band are tuning up and preparing for the festival and anticipate good time.
 PERSONAL. Rev MT White is in tow n visiting his daughter. Mrs T. D. Barclay - Miss Hubbell, of Forestville, is the guest of Miss Lena Watson Robert Watson, of Bridgeport, is in town for short stay . Miss Kate Hopson has closed her school for the summer vaca- ton and has gone to visit friends at New London. ;. Mrs Russell Eaton still re- mains in feeble condition, though more comfortable. Mrs Eliza Frear is quite ill.
 On Monday morning, July 1, repub- icanism shouldered our post-ofice and bore it from it's democratic quarters to the store of Gaylord x Eaton. John H. Barton, for the past six years the faith ful and obliging clerk at the drug store, and also assistant postmaster, leaves the employ of c. s. Smith July 1. His many friends regret his departure, but wish for him wherever he goes the suc- cess his good business qualities deserve. Arthur Smith will deal out pills and powders at the drug store hereafter.
 Rev W. W. Andrews, of Wethersfeld, is expected to preach and administer the Communion at Congregational church Sunday next, 7th. MT Andrews was pas tor of this church about 40 years ago.
Connecticut western news., 1889-07-03
WEDNESDAY. JULY 3. 1889.
APPROPRIATE NAMES.

The Winsted Herald suggests that the CONNECTICUT WESTERN NEWS change it's name to Canaan News. Editor Vaill says:
 "We are perhaps little selfish about this matter; when we steal anything from the columns of our esteemed con- temporary we always credit 1t to the Canaan News, when, in fact, there IS no journal of that name. Years ago the name of our paper was changed from the Mountain County Herald to it's pres ent title; the Housatonic Ray after few years sensibly evolved into the New Mil ford Gazette, and we hope our Connect icut Western neighbor will follow suit. :"
 For Editor Vaill's enlightenment we would state that the CONNECTICUT WEST ERN NEWS was born at Salisbury, Conn.,, Friday morning, July IA, 1871, but moved to Canaan in October, 1876. The Connecticut Western railroad was being built through Salisbury when this news paper was born. One reason for naming the paper Connecticut Western News was this, viz: the railroad and the news paper were each enterprising. and they were enterprises which this section needed; enterprises which the people liked and with which they gladly iden- i6ed themselves. The first issue of the newspaper contained the following par agraph:
 "It is rather an agreeable coincidence that without Q moments previous thought or reconciliation on the part of anybody the first press that was ever in the town-so far as we have been able to ascertain-chancedto to be brought into our village the same day and almost the same hour that the locomotive entered it. Thus the two engines of civilization keep pace with each other.
 For years the financial fortunes of the railroad and the newspaper also kept pace with each other. The railroad has twice changed ownership and name. The newspaper has twice changed own ership, but not name, because it has ever been true to it's name, CONNECTICUT WESTERN NEWS, which, in plain Eng fish, means the news of Western Con- necticut, not simply Canaan news or the news of Canaan alone. The railroad is now named Central New England and Western. It would be proper to also change the newspaper name to the same high-sounding title, for it actually publishes the important news of Central New England as we'll as Western Con- uecticut and Berkshire, Duchess and Columbia counties. but such a change of name would not save labor for it's ex- changes who copy it's news items; in fact, it would be longer name than its present one for them to write when crediting their clippings; but to all ex- changes who depend on us for their news we will be generous, and if they are too laz-too late 10 press to write the words Connecticut Western News and afix them to their clippings we will have those words electrotyped for their convenience and supply them with such electrotypes-
Connecticut western news., 1889-07-03

Henry Chapin Jewell, and in the year 1S43 they came west, principally on ac- count of Mir Chapin's health, settling in Green Lake county, but in the year 1S4S they removed to Oshkosh, where they permanently resided until their death. Of their seven children Mrs Edgar P. Sawyer and MT Henry A. Jewell alone survive. On October 1, 1883, MT and Mrs Jewell celebrated the 50th anniver- sary of their married life with golden wedding party. This was an occasion of very tender interest to them and their family, as it afforded an opportunity for 8 reunion of their many friends from abroad and at home. In the summer of 1884 Mrs Jewell suffered shock of par alysis from which she never recovered, and by reason of which she has for the most part been confined to her home. In the year 1857 she united with the First Congregational church of this city of which she was a most esteemed mem Der and up to the time of her physical disability was recognized leader ln all the enterprises of the church. By the death of Mrs Jewell both the family and the community sustain an irreparable loss. Her life has been full of activities in behalf of the needy and suffering, and now she has gone to her rest and reward, her works will still follow her. The fun eral services will be held from the resi- dence, 300 West Algoma, on Wednesday afternoon at 9 30 o'clock, the Rev D. H. Smith officiating.
Connecticut western news., 1889-07-03
HOW,S THIS

We offer One Hundred Dollars Re- ward for any case of Catarrh that can- not be cured by taking Halls Catarrh Cure.
 F.J. CHENEY & CO.,, Toledo, o.
 We. the undersigned, have known F. J. Cheney for the last 15 years, and believe him perfectly honest in all business transactions and financially able to carry out any obligation made by their firm. -..-= WEST < TRUAx. Wholesale Druggists,
 Toledo, O.
 WALDING, KINNAN x MARVIN, Wholesale
 Druggists, Toledo, O. E H VANHGsEN, Cashier Toledo Ma
 tional Bank, Toledo, o.
 Halls Catarrh Cure is taken inter- nally, acting directly upon the blood and mucus surfaces of the system. Price 75c per bottle.
 18Sold by Druggists.
Connecticut western news., 1889-07-03
LETTERS FROM THE PEOPLE.

Does Bister Parsons' Demand High
 License Because is Has Reduced
 Drunkenness 50 Per Cent. in Phil.
 aAelphiaf
 10 he Editor of The Ne,cs:
 In THE NEWS dated June 26 we read this: "A year of high license in Phila- delphia has reduced drunkenness one- half, etc., and has added $634, 46O to the city treasury"
 Shame on those men who have en- trusted to them the ballot to have es- tablished the iniquitous liquor traffic on . frmer basis than ever.
 We should gain the victory now on this prohibition amendment here in Connecticut if women only had the bal lot. She would not vote in favor of the saloon and against the home by placing money in the treasury. No, she wants none of this blood money to pay town expenses. Her mother heart shrinks from the thought that these gilded hells arc thrown open to tempt her boy to ruin. She has no choice whether her boy becomes drunkard in 5000 H- censed or $10O licensed saloon. No, she says, away with the whole business; it is wrong in principle, and if there is . God He can never own as 8 child of His voter of high license, for He is not in sympathy with the evil doer.
 When the rum shop is essential to the moral development of our state and na- ton then and only then shall we cease to fight for prohibition. MAP.
 Wea WisteA, June T.
Connecticut western news., 1889-07-03
LAKEVILLE.

The city people are arriving, filling hotel and private boarding houses, as we'll as renting places for the season.
 The Ladies Aid society met with Mrs Dr Cleaveland last Wednesday.
 Anumber from Lakeville attended the Sundayschool convention at Canaan Thursday.
 The district schools closed on Friday with picnic at Perch Rocks. Thurs day afternoon last days exercises were held, when the children rendered an en- tertaining program of songs, recitations. dialogues, etc., to their invited friends.
 At Academy hall last Thursday even. ing occurred the second prize contest in recitation, when the medal was awarded to Lizzie Turner.
 Active preparations for the Fourth are in progress among the boys.
 Rev D. Phillips and David, Jr. visited New York city last week. Perry Cleave. land has also been visiting in the me- tropolis, being the guest of Charles Oak ley.
 In the absence of the pastor the pull pit of the M. B. church was filled or Sunday by Rev s. Brusie, of Bostor Corners
 Workmen are still employed strength ening the railroad bridge.
Connecticut western news., 1889-07-03
FALLS VILLAGE.

Oakley Reynolds is home from school to remain during the summer vacation.
 Miss Clara Brinton has returned home from Stamford to spend the summer va- cation. .s,.e7 r ~
 Miss Minnie Jacobi gave her school picnic in Charles Deans grove last Sat. urday.
 Miss Nellie Richardson and Miss Hat tie Owen closed their schools Thursday and had picnic Friday.
 Dr Richard Scofield, of New York, was guest of Harry Ryder over Sun day.
 John c. Wolfe was in Bridgeport Sun day on visit.
 E. w. Spur has had his store neatly painted. Frank Stone, of Lakeville, did the work. It now presents very neat appearance.
 Pierre Mundry has recuperated fast since the operation was performed and expects to return home in short time.
 Edward Dupar, we hear, has severed his connection with the telephone con- pany and accepted situation in New York city.
 The street from the National Iron Bank building leading north has been thoroughly repaired by rounding up in the center and new sluiceway has been built and substantial walk has been laid from the Dudley House to the post office
 Rev J. G. Robertson, after mature con- sideration, has decided not to accept the call to the pastorate of the two Congre- gational churches in town. He has &C., cepted call from the Congregational church in Chester, N. H., to which place he started in his own private conveyance Monday.
 Following ip the wake of the s'Kicka- poo Sagwa company" comes another medicine troupe, pretending to sell Pas teur's remedies and giving free concerts in the evening. The company consists of five members and is engineered by Dr Hawley. From the very small sales of medicine it is quite evident the peo- le are not unduly alarmed over the pros pect that hydrophobia will be rampant in this vicinity this season. [The Pas teur remedies were advertised and sold at Canaan last season and have proved as recommended.-ED. NEWS.
Connecticut western news., 1889-07-03
CLAYTON.

Farmers are hurried with business nowadays. Many pieces of grass need cutting and considerable corn is not yet hood for the first time. Woodchucks are numerous and destroying our gar dens. H. R Bunnell has two holes in his garden and he has given them fire and birthstone, but has not yet suc- ceeded in conquering them. If anyone knows how to fix the depredators I wish they would be kind enough to inform us through the columns of THE NEWS.
 R. l.. Taft with his family of six took g pleasure drive to the beautiful village of Stockbridge one day last week.
 George Spencer, of Spencertown, is boarding at l.. Lindsey's.
 Mrs. Foote, of New York, is boarding at William Ferguson's. MT Foote is ex. pected soon.
 Dr Morgan's two daughters and Miss Treadwell, of New York, granddaugh. ters of Mrs Foote, are at Elisha Rood's.
Connecticut western news., 1889-07-03
SOUTH CANAAN.

A number from this place attended the Sunday School conference in North Canaan. They expressed themselves much interested and benefited by the exercises of the convention and charmed with the hospitality of the Canaan ladies {. . The South Canaan croquet club, consisting of the young people of the place, had 8 meeting on Friday afternoon, with picnic tea, which they seemed to enjoy immensely. The Rev MT Robertson has accepted another call, and we are again left with out pastor The thunder shower of Friday evening was very severe, the lightning struck the fence at Mir John Decker's, tearing three posts into splinters. Mir Decker, who was just going out the gate, was unplessantly (but not seriously affected by Ae shock Mir Edwin Merwin. of Water loo, Iowa, has been visiting his sister, Mrs Henry Howe. He met with an accident after leaving home, which has resulted in quite serious lameness. Wm. Merriman has commenced haylng on the Kellogg farm.
Connecticut western news., 1889-07-03
GREAT HARRINGTON.

Joseph Weston, student at the Sedg- wick Institute, went last Friday with two or three other young men to the great bend of the Housatonic river, near the northeast corner of the fair ground, and while bathing was drawn into the under current and drowned. One of the boys made great effort to save Weston and would probably have succeeded, but as the young man was approaching the shore some water went into his mouth and with few gasps he foated back into deep water and sank out of sight. The body was not recovered until noon of Saturday. Weston's brother, Thomas, who was summoned from distance, stood on the shore at the moment when his brothers body was raised to the sur face. The deceased was native of Eng land, % years of age The remains were taken Saturday evening to West New bury, Mass, where his mother resides, for burial. During his stay in this will lage, eight months, he has made many friends, especially in the Congregational Sunday y-school and the Society of Chris tian Endeavor, with which he was con- nected.
 The spring term of the grammar and lower grade of schools closed Friday for the summer vacation.
 Pratt l.. Tobey, who was married re- gently, is quite sick with fever.
 The new iron bridge is being put up at Van Deusenville, across the Williams river, near the office of the furnace com pany. Travel on that road IS suspended for few days. !.
 Theodore D. Stevens, who has been employed in the office of the Berkshire Courier since last fall, has obtained Q like position as type writer and steno- grapher in an express office at Long Is- land City. His home is at Guilford, Conn.
 Dr George Beebe, of Afford, expects to read poem at the literary exercises of the annual fair of the Housatonic Agricultural society in September.
 Miss Warner, @ teacher at Housatonic Hall, has gone to Monson, Mass, to care for sick sister.
 Mrs Elmira Reed, wife of B. D. Reed, died last Wednesday, aged 48 years. A tumor was removed from her body, sev- eral physicians being present at the op- eration, and, as might have been antici- pated, she expired in few hours. Her remains were taken Friday morning to Naugatuck, Conn.,, for burial.
 The Fourth will be observed in this village with 8 variety of field sports by young men and boys.
 Principal B. E. Wentworth of the High school will spend his vacation at Chelsea, Mass,
Connecticut western news., 1889-07-03
SHARON VALLEY.

Charles Shorty left us on Thursday last for Marion, Ind, where he has se- cured position at his trade from o. l.. Wheeler, formerly of this place. Charles leaves host of warm friends behind him who wish him all manner of success in his new field of labor.
 N. c. Williams, of Great Harrington, and George s. Williams, of Canaan, were called to town last week to attend the funeral of their aged uncle, Mir Alden Bryan.
 Mrs Laura l.. Gibbs spent few days last week visiting friends at Lakeville.
 Among those who have arrived in the Valley to hold the Fourth Shooting fre- crackers) are Miss Maggie J. Byron, of Naugatuck, Conn.,, at 0. P. Byron's; Miss Mamie Durham and Miss Kate Degnan, of Waterbury, at 0. Durham s; Miss Carrie Henry, of Norwalk, at Thos Kenney's.
 Lafayette Townsend. the 12-years-old son of W. P. Townsend, died Monday morning at 3 o'clock after lingering illness of about 10 months.
 Miss Carrie Middlebrook has departed for Poughkeepsie, where she intends spending the Fourth with friends.
 Miss Ida Loucks has returned home from Lagrangeville, N. Y., after long absence
Connecticut western news., 1889-07-03
LIME ROCK.

Mrs Charles Rivaz died Friday morn ing. She was buried in. Lime Rock cemetery. The family have the sympa- thy of the village.
 Having has not been commenced very extensively as yet, as they seem to be holding off until after the Fourth of July"
 MT Fred Wheeler was so prostrated by the sun last Friday that he had to take to his bed and still remains there at the present writing
 Hard colds seem to be epidemic here Your correspondent speaks from experi- ence.
 els this hot enough for you?" and "Where are you going the Fourth?" are getting rather "chestnutty."
 Messrs Knox and Thorpe have fine line of bicycles to select from, both new and second hand. You "pays your money and takes your choice"
Connecticut western news., 1889-07-03
SOUTHFIELD.

The evening of the Fourth is expected to open with quite 8 display of fire works and all residents are expected to be on hand.
 H. N. Kasson arrived home last week.
 Charlie Adams and wife are visiting at his mothers.
 B. HI. Knott moved to Southwick last week, leaving another house empty.
 There is prospect of business again in our blacksmith shop. If the shop is not sold it will be rented.
 w. B. Kasson expects to carry the mail from here to Canaan for the next term.
 Farmers closed in on having little, but poor beginning on account of the weather.
 The apple crop will probably be small as the fruit seems to be dropping off more than usual.
 Mrs B. B. Grant is yet confined to her bed. MT Grant is slowly improving.
Connecticut western news., 1889-07-03
ORE HILL.

Mrs P. P. Evarts and her granddaugh- ter, Miss May D. Sanford, are visiting friends at Naugatuck.
 Good weather to make grass, but not to make hay.
 The steam shovel has finished it's work at Ore Hill.
 Our district school closed last Friday with picnic at Warmers grove, which passed off very pleasantly. The only casualty was to Miss Nellie Saunders, teacher, who in playing blind-man's- buff ran against tree, which seriously marred her fair complexion. We under stand the school closes with an excellent record in both departments. w. B. Lasher has gained many friends during his short stay with us, especially among his pupils. Steps are being taken to put the schoolhouse in good repair.
Connecticut western news., 1889-07-03
CANAAN VALLEY.

A few farmers have commenced hay ing. The hay crop promises to be unu- sually heavy. Oats and rye are looking well. Most pieces of corn and tobacco are hood. Potatoes have made rapid growth and some will be ready to dig by July 10.
 Willie Brinton, of Winsted, is visiting friends in thls vicinity for few days,
 Mrs John Wolfe and daughters, of Pittsfeld, are the guests of Mrs John P. Wadsworth.
 A good many from adjoining towns attended the grove meetings on Sunday.
 In our "bee" communication of last week we intended that it should read F. Benton's Mree swarms of bees increased to ten, which is correct.
Connecticut western news., 1889-07-03
SHEFFIELD.

The stores in this village will close at 12 o'clock noon on Thursday, July 4.
 A very pleasant reception was given last week Tuesday evening to Mir and Mrs Frank N. Kellogg, at the home of his father. George Kellogg. About 50 friends and relatives were present. The rooms were prettily decorated with flow CTS. A delicious supper was provided and the guests departed at an early hour wishing MT and Mrs Kellogg many years of welded happiness.
 Mrs Augusta Doten, of Bridgeport, is visiting friends in town.
 Prof Herberman, of the New York college, and his family are in town for the sixth summer. They have taken Mrs Hamlin's house. Mrs Hamlin is with her daughter in Pittsfeld for the present.
Connecticut western news., 1889-07-03
SOUTH ERIN NEW MARLBORO.

There was no services at North Nor folk last Sunday. All went to the ''Leafy Temple" at Canaan Valley and report a good time. .....
 Seven children from the Norton dis trict have attended the Huxley district school. Mrs Miles Gangell has been prompt in carrying them back and forth, and all are much better satisfied and pleased than was anticipated at the opening of the school. Miss Hattie Holt, the teacher, had an exhibition and picnic Friday afternoon at her home. About 50 were present.
 Will Bunnell has not been able to work the past week from an attack of rheumatism.
Connecticut western news., 1889-07-03
His Dusiness Booming.

Probably no one thing has caused such 8 general revival of trade at w. H. Camps drug store as their giving away to their customers of so many free trial bottles of Dr Kings New Discovery for Consumption. Their trade is simply enormous in this very valuable article from tho fact that it always cures and never disappoints. Coughs, colds, asthma, bronchitis, croup, and all throat and lung diseases quickly cured. You can test it before buying by getting 8 trial bottle free, large size $1. Every bottle warranted
Connecticut western news., 1889-07-03
DEATH OF MRS. JEWELL

Ono of the Oldest Settlers of This Sec.
 sion Passes Away.
 Daily Northeastern, Oshkosh Wis J, June 24.
 At 8.3O o'clock last evening Mrs H. c. Jewell passed away without struggle, after having suffered intense pain for several days. At the time of her demise che was in her 76th year, having been born December B, 1913, at Canaan, Ct. Ghe vas the daughter of the late Hon William P. Russell, of Salisbury, Ct, nod the oldest of ten children, all of vhcm have died except Mrs L. B. War -. of Covington, Ky Mrs Jewell was oanoated at the Hartford female semi ,Sr1v. which was conducted at that time ;v TT Ookharine Bsecher. On Octo- 'r L 1ooa she was naxried to the late
Connecticut western news., 1889-07-03

nIsTRICT of Sharon, ss. Probate Court, DJuly 1st, A. D. 1889.
 Estate of Albert R. Rowley, late of Sharon, in said District, deceased.
 Upon the application of Melvina Rowley, of Sharon, and George Rowley, of New Haven, Conn.,, praying that letters of administration may be granted upon said estate, and that the said Melvina Rowley and George Rowley, may be duly appointed administrators there on, as per application on file more fully appears, it is
 ORDERED, That said application be heard and determined at the Probate Office in Shar- on, in said district, on the 9th day of July notice be given of the pendency of said application and the time and place of hearing thereon, by publishing the same once in some newspaper having a circulation in said district. and by posting copy thereof on the public sign-post in the town of Sharon, in said District.
 A. M. CARD, Judge.
Connecticut western news., 1889-07-03

4 a Court of Probate holden at Salisbury, A within and for the District of Salisbury, on the 1st day of July, A. D., 1889.
 Present Donald T. Warner, Judge.
 On motion of Hubert Williams, Esq.,, of said Salisbury, trustee on the estate of Her. vey c. Vinegar, assigning and insolvent debtor, in said district, it is ordered by this court, that notice shall be given that the administration account in said estate will he exhibited for settlement at the Probate Office in said district, on the 11th day of July, 1889, at nine o'clock, a. m:, by posting copy of town of Salisbury and by advertising the same in a newspaper published in North Canaan and having circulation in said district.
 Certified from Record,
 DONALD T. WARNER, Judge.
Connecticut western news., 1889-07-03

The Kinderh ook Rough Notes says The first silk thread ever made in Co- lumbia county was turned out last week by Weibler X Co.,, at their silk mill in Niverville. They have several hands at work and expect to be ready soon to employ more.