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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-10-07

EoR SALE-Old newspapers, 25c per T 100. Large quantities at reduced prices. Just the thing to put under car pets. At the DEMOCRAT office.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-10-07
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Connecticut western news., 1890-05-21
KNOXVILLE

There was quite severe frost Sun day morning in this vicinity. Ice formed in some places to the thickness of of an inch and early vegetables were generally destroyed.
 The wedding of MT Frank Wheeler and Miss Annie Jones was quite local event. They were married by Father Bedding in the Catholic church, on Wednesday, and started for Canada to spend the honeymoon.
 The Berlin Bridge Go. have placed the iron roofing on the Upson Nut Co.'S forge shop, which when completed will be very fine building.
 B. J. Tirrel heard quite disturban ce few evenings since, and on going out found that Henry Clark. of Lovely St., !, had backed his wagon and horse into Sanford & Hawley's pond. Mir T. suc- ceeded in landing Mir Clark on shore and started him for home.
 The factory property of James L.. Cowles was sold at auction for $1, 700. The original cost was some six or seven thousand dollars.
 Rev P. R. Day started for Now Mexico again few days since. He has taken down several car loads of Jersey stock.
Connecticut western news., 1890-05-21
WEDNESDAY. MAY 21. 1890.
c. W. P. A.

The bi-monthly meeting of the Con- necticut Weekly Press Association was held at the Allyn House in Hartford last Monday afternoon. The meeting was the smallest in the history of the association, less than one fourth of the members being present. Routine busl- ness was transacted, and J. H. Vaill, J. 8. Jones and J. E. Scanlan were chosen delegates to the meeting of the National Editorial Association, to be held in Boston, June "A, 25, 26 and 27. The president, the secretary and one e1- president of the O. w. P. A. are dele gates co o6icio, yet Connecticut IS entitled to only three votes in the national meeting, but an unlimited number of delegates.
 Resolutions of regret on the death of 0. M. Loomis, late editor of the Musi- cal and Masonic Journal, of New Haven, were adopted.
 E. B. Dillingham;, of Hartford, ad- dressed the meeting, by invitation, and quoted many passages of Scripture to show that the laborer (the advertising agent) was worthy of his hire. The meeting decided to, permit each mem- Der to use his own judgment regarding commission paid advertising agents and not make a uniform rate of either 15 or 25 per cent.
 Allen B. Lincoln, of the Connecticut Home, read paper on "What Should Go Into Newspaper" His statement that " seventy-fve local newspapers in Connecticut declined to receive com munications in advocacy of the prohibit tory amendment in 1889" was freely discussed and criticised by the members. The members explained that they were not hostile or prejudiced against the communications, but did not feel warranted in surrendering their space to it, to the exclusion of local news. Ex-President Naples clearly showed that if the 75 papers before mentioned surrendered their space to prohibition literature the special calling of The Connecticut Home would vanish, and he facetiously remarked to the effect that his friendship and sympathy for Editor Lincoln prevented him from entering the special field of The Connecticut Home and monopolizing its mission.
Connecticut western news., 1890-05-21
LIME ROCK.

Mrs I. R. Fenton visited in New York last week.
 Mir and Mrs Geo Handlin, of Sharon, spent Sunday at J. l.. Owens.
 MT and Mrs Platt, of Millerton, called on their friends, Sunday.
 The newly painted residences present an attractive appearance, and improve the looks of Main street considerably.
 Geo Thorpe's team ran away Satur- day. One of the horses was thrown. The wagon is laid up for repairs.
 The interior of J. H. Barnum's store is being thoroughly cleaned, and taste fully painted by Messrs Smith & Ford, of Falls Village.
 MT Chas Vosburg has new work team, also new livery horse. MT M. McCarty has handsome sorrel, recently purchased.
Connecticut western news., 1890-05-21
CANAAN VALLEY.

Willis Carlotti and his bride have commenced housekeeping in the house of MT Mead
 The photograph gallery moved away last Saturday. I understand it has gone to Salisbury.
 A few of the enterprising farmers have finished planting.
 Several of the farmers who have been sending milk to New York have had orders to keep their milk at home.
 Cornelius Brazie has moved from Brewer Hill" to the tenement house of Mrs Warren Garfield.
 It is reported that Wm Garfield has sold his ice crop for one thousand dollars, and also that he contemplates exchanging his farm for land in Tennessee.
Connecticut western news., 1890-05-21
SALISBURY.

The Rev Mir Moore, of Hartford, spoke upon the subject of Home Missionary York;" in our own state, at the Cong'l church last Sunday morning. A missionary meeting was held in the evening.
 The remains of Miss Minnie Ramsey were brought here for interment last week.
 Betsey Van Rensselaer,, a cclored woman employed in the family of Mrs Cofing, died last Tuesday after an ill., ness of nearly three weeks. The remains were taken to Sharon for burial.
 The O. N. B. & w. R. R. are laying new switch at this station, beginning south of the depot.
 Miss Maud Fuller, who formerly taught here but now teaches in Great Harrington, spent Sunday with friends in town.
 For some reason not told the Acme Rule Go. has suspended work for an indefinite period.
Connecticut western news., 1890-05-21
ORE HILL.

James Riley, who has been with us about ten years, has removed with his family to Ansonia, Conn.
 Our new agent at the depot is Wm. B. Hoyt, of Syracuse, N. Y., in place of John Sullivan, resigned.
 Rev David Phillips preached at the school-house on Sunday afternoon to a full house.
 The stockholders meeting of the proprietors of the ore bed in Salisbury was held at the Woponsco house at Lakeville, Tuesday, May 18th. John T. Hubbard, president, and others visited the mine in the morning.
 Farmers are busy planting corn.
 Ward Dennis has bought fine fami. ly horse of Carpenter.
 John Hoysradt is on the sick list.
Connecticut western news., 1890-05-21
She Showed Him Stars.

For every shooting star he claimed a kiss, She, seeming coy, at first demurred to this; But he, persfsting, would not be denied, When he, at length, flying meteor spied. And so, as evening grew apace, their eyes Oft scann'd the glittering aspect of the skies !; sound of kissing broke upon the night. And so it came to pass anon that she Look'd for a shooting-star as much as he, Nay, if by chance star escaped his view, She called his wand Firing fancy to it, too. When intervals seemed long between each hug She called him on a passing hghtning-bug And, ever taxing her ingenious mind Her ready wit enabled her to find More shooting-stars in three short fleeting
 hours
 Than would compass whole meteoric bowers. But when she did her last pretext exhaust, And was about to yield her cause as lost, She saw switclfman's lantern circling swing And got the youth down to steady thing.
Connecticut western news., 1890-05-21
Citizen Train will Break the Record

NEW YORK, May 19.-Among the passen- gers arriving Sunday on the steamship Etruria, from Liverpool, was George Fras cis Train in completing his journey arous the world MT. Train slid down 8 rol from the big steamer into tugboat and was brought to the city from quarantine early in the morning. He was soon hold ing an informal reception at his old quar- ters in the Continental hotel, looking as bright and fresh as when he started. He said he had been sixty days on the voyage and expected to finish it in five days more. He has plenty of time to beat the record without hurrying, so he will stay here until this evening. He will start on a special car attached to the Chicago limited on the New York Central at 8 o'clock, reaching Chicago at p. m. Tuesday and Omaha 2:3O p. m. Wednesday. At that point he will take special train for Ia
Connecticut western news., 1890-05-21
Nothing Could Hold Them.

Tourist. must have been terri ble cyclone that wrecked this church so completely.
 Kansan (with his arm in sling).- Twa'r'nt no cyclone. You see,it happen ed on Sunday, an I was preachin' on the folly O seekin' riches, when some feller hollered through the window that there was three pussy lookin' capitalists in town looking for land, an the congre- gation rig up as one man an busted the walls right out tryin' to git out first.
 Tourist. you seem to have re- ceived personal injuries.
 Kansan.-Yes, I got my arm broke, but l was sort O reconciled. I reached the capitalists in time to sell my lot over on Prospect and Wall streets. - Time.
Connecticut western news., 1890-05-21
GREAT HARRINGTON.

Memorial day will be observed this year with program of more than the usual interest. A delegation of the D. G. Anderson post will visit Sheffield in the morning and assist in decorating the graves of comrades in that village. At 10 8. m- the post will meet at the town hall in this village and march to the Water street cemetery where the graves of soldiers will be strewn with flowers. At 1.3O p. m. the graves in Mahaiwe cemetery will be visited and the same observance will take place. The post will then return to the hall, where addresses will be delivered by Rev R. F. Elsden, Rev Ezra Tinker and others. A lunch will be served at noon in grand army hall and music through the day will be furnished by Hope drum corps. A memorial service will be held Sunday evening with addresses by Rev Ezra Tinker and others.
 A messenger service with one or more boys In uniform is to be establish at the office of the Postal telegraph company in the brick block on Railroad street.
 Hope fire and hose company have completed their arrangements for their sociable the evening of May 28tb.
 Miss Lydia A. D. Wheeler, native and lifelong resident of this village, died last week Tuesday, aged Fl years. She lest her property some years ago and as she had lately been supported by the town only two of her relatives and very few women of the church of followed her to the grave or even 1a,l tot ti was good but poverty by some people is considered deep disgrace.
 The death of William Oshman occur red at his home in Water street May IA, aged 55.
 The selectmen have ordered large safe weighing two tons in which to keep the town records.
 A flag is soon to be placed on the Bryant school building. The money having been raised by the pupils, assist ed by MT and Mrs Charles J. Taylor.
 Another public trial of the Berkshire Heights water works was given Friday and with six inch plunger in place oi 8 five inch, one hundred and fifty gallons of water minute was thrown from the pumping station by the Green river to the reservoir on the Heights.
 Three Frenchmen with two large dancing bears came through this village Friday, soaring horses and frightnine people, as one of the animals came near escaping from his keeper. Three police men of this village followed the exhibi. tors to Housatonic, arrested them and put the bears in the lookup. The Frenchmen were brought before the district court for cruelty to animals, but were liberated on payment of g small fine.
 The Lee ball nine came down here Saturday afternoon and played the Hopes of this place, but did not finish the game owing to rain. The score stood 4 to in favor of the Hopes uneven innings.
Connecticut western news., 1890-05-21
Ho! for the Seaside.

With the approach of sunny days and pleasant weather the people begin to plan out excursions to the sea shore, where life is all hustle and the air is laden with ozone. Opportunity is offer ed for one of these trips to the pleasant est, iveliest, busiest city in the state, the train of w. B. Hall & Go. leaving here for Bridgeport on the 22d inst. sojourner for day is enabled to com- bine pleasure with business and make the day profitable to his pocket and his health. The object aimed at by w. B. Hall & Co.,. in providing these excur- sion trains, is to present to our people new bargains in dry goods and notions at prices that have rendered this firm famous the state over. A day at Hall s and about beautiful and invigorating Seaside Park is we'll filled in.-Adv't.
 He" Were you ever in love ?" She =" thought I was once, but since l have read few of these modern society novels have concluded that wasn't. " II Terre Haute Express.
 Fertilizers that received tho prefer H. J. Baker & Bro:
 have used your Potato Special for several years, with uniform good results. The past season used 900 lbs. per acre, without any other fertilizer. The growth of vines was the finest I ever saw, but unfortunately they wore affected by the blight, so that the croI was not as large as it would have been other wise, yet the yield was fair, much better than l expected. 1 am so well pleased with your goods that shall continue to use them in preference to any other. have tried various other kinds, but like yours the best. Very respectfully yours,
 THERON B. PLATT,
 Oct. 21, '89. Stone Edge Farm, Newtown, Ot MT Platt grows larger variety of potatoes than any other man in Connecticut. s Mime Patti, during her visit to the city of Mexico. donated 5000 to the 1 poor of that city.
Connecticut western news., 1890-05-21
100 Ladies Wanted.

And 100 men to call on any druggist for 8 free trial package of Lanes Family Medicine, the great root and herb remedy, discovered by Dr Silas Lane while in the Rocky Noun tains. For diseases of the Blood, Liver and Kidneys it is a positive cure. For constipa- ton and clearing up the complexion it does wonders. It is the best spring medicine known. Large size package, 50 cents. At all druggists.
Connecticut western news., 1890-05-21
Drowned in the Delaware.

PHILADELPHIA. May 19.-Four young men, John Wild, William Ingham, William B. Gradwell and Richard Reilly started in a boat for fishing trip on the Delaware. Some time afterward two policemen were attracted by screams to the Arch street wharf, and found Ingham and Gradwell clinging to the overturned boat. Wild had been drowned, and Reilly had left the boat some time before. The two men were ar rested. Reilly was found afterward, and said he left the boat because his com- panions were quarreling. All the party had been drinking. An investigation will be had
Connecticut western news., 1890-05-21
MISS BLAINE MARRIED.
She Is Now Composer Walter
 Damrosch's Bride.
PRINCELY WEDDING PRESENTS

The Ceremony Performed at Secretary
 Presence of Hundreds of Distinguished
 Guests-Congratula by the President.
 WASHINGTON, May 1.-The avant courier of one of the most notable weddings that has stirred the pulse of Washington soci. ety for many day was the following simple but elegant invitation issued several days ago:
 The Secretary of State and Mrs. Blaine invite you to be present at the marriage of their dangh ter, Margaret Isabella, to Mir. Walter Damrosch on Saturday, May IT, at o'clock.
 T LAFAYETTE SQUARE, Washington.
 The ceremony that made one the young composer and the secretary of stata's dauph.
Connecticut western news., 1890-05-21
MT. Blaine's Regrets.

WASHINGTON, May 19.-A local paper prints the following: Secretary Blaine states emphatically that he will not be 8 candidate for the nomination in 1892. At the same time he does not hesitate to dc clare that if his health had been as good two years ago as it is today he would not have written either the cablegram which he sent from Florence or the one which he afterward sent from Scotland while the convention was in session at Chicago. He looks upon Governor Hill as the man on the Democratic side, and he does not hesi- tate to say that the governor will be hard man to beat.''
Connecticut western news., 1890-05-21

nIsTRICT of Salisbury, ss. Probate Court, U May Sd, 1890.
 Estate of Mary Reed, late of Salisbury, in said District, deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the District of Salisbury hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof for the creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims for settlement. 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 immedi- ate payment to
 Address Sharon Valley. Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1890-05-21

ter took place at tn e Blaine man. sion, No. 17Lafay.
 cite square, in the presence of a dis tinguished com pany. Rev. Dr.
 Douglas omciated. On account of the recent deaths in the Blaine fam fly the ceremonies were of the sim n1ast, q aract ter.
Connecticut western news., 1890-05-21
Dr. O'Sullivan Dead.

ANsoN1A, May 12.-Dr. Patrick H. O'Sul- livan, who had been sick with pneumonia for several weeks, died suddenly at the home of his sister in West Ansonia early yesterday morning. The doctor was thought to be getting we'll, but yesterday morning he was found dead in bed. Dr.
 O'Sullivan was graduate of Bellevue hos. pital and had large practice in this town. He was 32 years of age and leaves wife end one child, born since he was taken i'll.
Connecticut western news., 1890-05-21

nISTRICT of Canaan, ss. Probate Court, u May Both, A. D. 1890.
 Estate of Ann Baker, late of North Canaan, in said District, deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the District of Canaan hath limited and allowed six months from date of this order, for the creditors of said estate, represented insolvent. in which to exhibit their claims against said estate ; and has appointed Joseph W. Peet and Daniel l.. Peirce Commissioners to receive and examine said claims.
 Certified by
 JACOB B. HARDENBERGH. Judge. The subscribers give notice that they shall meet at the Probate office in said North Canaan, on the 2Oth day of June and the 10th day of November, 1890, at one o'clock in the afternoon, on each of said days, for the pur- pose of attending to the business of said appointment.
 DANIEL L. PIERCE, toners. All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment to
 SAMrE1. A. BENNETT, Administrator. 20. Address Canaan, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1890-05-21
An Atlantic City Hotel Partly Destroyed

ATLANTIC CITY, N. J., May 19.-The Os- borne hotel, this city, caught fire and was partly consumed at o'clock Sunday morn ing. The hotel was but recently opened for the summer season, and is one of the largest in the town. The origin of the fire is unknown but it is supposed to be incen- diary There were thirty inmates, but all escaped unharmed The house will be im- mediately rebuilt.
Connecticut western news., 1890-05-21
Ripley Ropes Is Dead,

BROOKLYN, May 19.-Ripley Ropes, pres ident of the Brooklyn Trust company, state charities commissioner and one of the largest South American merchants in New York, died at his residence in this city on of the most prominent men in political, business and social circles of Brooklyn and leaves large fortune.
Connecticut western news., 1890-05-21
To Rovcott New Haven Rear

NEW HAVEN, May 19.-At largely at- tended meeting of the trades council it was voted to boycott all beer made in New Haven on the ground that it is ''scab" beer. The trades counci. is composed of delegates from .he various local organizations.
Connecticut western news., 1890-05-21

A a Court of Probate holden at North 1A Canaan, within and for the District of Canaan, on the 10th day of May, 1890.
 Present, Jacob B. Hardenbergh, Judge.
 This Court doth direct Edmund D. Law renee, administrator on the estate of Wini- fred Purcill, late of North Canaan, in said District, deceased, represented to be insol- vent, to give notice to all persons, interested in the estate of said deceased, to appear, If they see cause) before the Court of Probate, to be holden at the Probate Office in said o'clock, p. m., to be heard relative to the appointment of Commissioners on said estate, by posting said order of notice on public sfgn-post in said town of North Canaan, nearest the place where the deceased last dwelt, and by advertising the same in q newspaper having 8 circulation in said district.
 Certified from Record.
 JACOB B. HARDENBERoH, Judge.
Connecticut western news., 1890-05-21
StanleY to Take & Wife.

LONDON, May 17.-A news agency here learns that marriage has been arranged between Henry M. Stanley and Miss Dor othy Tennant, who is young, artistic and much admired. Miss Tennant lives in Richmond terrace, Whitehall. She is 8 daughter of the late Charles Tennant, and has become we'll known through her clever pictures in the Academy and other gal leries. The marriage will probably take place early in June
Connecticut western news., 1890-05-21

IS FILLED WITH MAT -S-A-N-D-R-U-G-S
 It is a pretty large corner and occupies space enough to make good. store in itself.
 There are the MATS and RUGS, small sizes costing but a few dimes, larger ones, such as will tone up a room, or fill important places where they can divide the wear with a handsome Carpet.
 Then come the big ones, to cover the whole floor. They represent the highest American skill and the best product of Foreign looms
 Our English Art Squares are handsome and durable. Some are extra heavy, almost double usual weight.
 Of course we have all kinds of Out door Mats, Cocoa, Rub Der. Manila, Wire, Etc.
 We have big stock of MATTINGS, including the very best of Chinese Make and those made by the Yankees. They call them Mattalines. They are machine made and very good.
 Our Mattings come as low as 10 cents a yard, and all the way to 60 cts. for the best. lLUCKEY, PLATT & CO.,,
Connecticut western news., 1890-05-21
nIsTRICT of Canaan, ss. Probate Court ' ' May, 0Otb 1QOO

nIsTRICT of Canaan, ss. Probate Court, D May 20th 1890.
 Estate of Thomas Baker, late of North Canaan, in said district, deceased. The Court of Probate for the District of Canaan hath limited and allowed six months from date of this order, for the creditors of said estate, represented insolvent, in which to exhibit their claims against said estate and has appointed Joseph w. Peet and Daniel L. Peirce, Commissioners to receive and examine said claims.
 Certified by
 JACOB B. HARDENBERGH, Judge. The subscribers give notice that they shall meet at the Probate Office in said North Canaan, on the 2Oth day of June and the 2oth day of November, 1890, at one o'clock in the afternoon on each of said days, for the pur- pose of attending to the business of said appointment.
 JOSEPH w. PEET, Commiss
 DANIEL. l.. PIERCE. toners. All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment to
 SAMUEL A. BENNETT, Administrator. 70. Address Canaan, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1890-05-21

Sam Jones has just made $2, POO in Charlotte, N. O., by preaching his semi-blasphemous religious sermons. Boldness Is more often rewarded than Goodne0. Post.
Connecticut western news., 1890-05-21
FALLS VILLAGE.

Rev MT Gilbert, secretary of the Conn. Bible society, gave comprehen- sive account of the object and what has been accomplished by it, at the Cong. church Sunday.
 Sidney Reed has had pretty fence put up in front of his residence, adding much to it's looks.
 A silver medal contest was held Tues day night at the Cong church.
 Many of the farmers will plant corn the present week.
 Ward Woodin, from Huntsville, has moved to the John Drum place, in Dublin
 The following arrangements have been made for Decoration day at Falls Village Comrades of Orrin H. Knight Post, G. "A. R. of Salisbury, and other veterans will decorate the graves of soldiers in the several cemeteries of the town of Canaan. The comrades are to meet at Citizens hall at 10 8. m. and march to Grassy hill cemetery. The other cemeteries will be visited by details of the comrades. After the decoration, exercises consisting of prayer, speaking and music will be held in Citizens hall. All are cordially invited After the exercises the veter- ans will be invited to partake of a collation., furnished by the citizens. in the basement of the Methodist church. In the afternoon the Post will return to Salisbury, where there will be appro- priate exercises and the graves of soldiers in the cemeteries will be decorated.