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Connecticut western news., 1890-05-28
SALISBURY.

The day dedicated to the memory of our dead soldiers Is near at hand once more. The local exercises of com mem- oration will be at later hour ill this village than usual. The G. A. R. has invited the members of Iron Lodge q. O. G. IT. to participate in the exercises at Falls Village in the forenoon, and they will meet in this village at 30 p. m. Contributions of flowers are solici- ted. which may be left at the academy Friday forenoon.
 Mrs D. T. Warner spent last week ill New York.
 Mrs A. Myers, of Brooklyn, spent last week at Lawn Cottage.
 Dr Allyn, of Vermont, spent Sunday with his daughter, Mrs J. c. Goddard.
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AT Court of Probate, held at Norfolk, Awithin and for the district of Norfolk, on the 24th day of May, A. D., 1890.
 Present Joseph B. Eldridge, Judge.
 Estate of Angeline M. Adams, late of Nor folk, in said district, deceased.
 Wm. E. Phelps, of Norfolk, appeared in court and moved that administration be granted on said estate, alleged to be intes- tate, therefore
 ORDERED, That the foregoing application be heard and determined at the Probate Office in Norfolk, in said district, on the 18th day of May, A. D. 1890, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, and that public notice be given of the pendency of said application and the fishing the same once in some newspaper having circulation in said district, and by posting g copy on the public sign-post in the town of Norfolk, at least five days before day of said hearing, and return make to the court. Certified by
 JOSEPH B. ELDRIDGE, Judge.
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Wednesday,, Muy 28t1. TT WILL PAY YOU TO
 COME AND
COME AND
SEE FOR YOURSELF,

- SEE FOR YOURSELF. -
 It is a mystery to many peo- pie what we can do with four great floors the size of our main store, and they also wonder how we can have goods enough to fill them all.
 The fourth floor is 8 grand room for size, light, air and convenience. It is filled with Carpets, Mattings, Rugs, Oil Cloths and other floor cover ings.
 The third floor is occupied by the Wall Paper and Curtain Departments, both of which lines are carried on in all exten- sive scale.
 The second floor contains the Cloak Department and Ladies' Department. The sale of Ladies' Ready Made Underwear. Cor sets, Jerseys, Etc., is one of the great branches of our busi- ness. The first floor has the Domes- tics, Dress Goods, Silks, Black Goods, Laces, Ribbons, Rosie ry and Gents Furnishings.
 Taken as a whole it is a stock of goods such as has never be- fore been shown in the city. LUCKEY, PLATT & CO.,, Poughkeepsie, N. Y.
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ORE HILL.

Everybody is cleaning house, and so are we.
 Ward Dennis is again under the doctors care.
 Chas Everts is not so we'll.
 Geo Cook has been buying a Eureka mower, whether for himself or not I cannot tell.
 Wm Silvernail has moved into the Riley house.
 Pat Ryan's house is being enlarged and repaired.
 Marvin Reed is beautifying his superb residence with coat of paint.
 Henry Goux has returned from Yer mont and contemplates, we'll, won't say, but think he will remain in these parts.
Connecticut western news., 1890-05-28

nISTRICT of Salisbury, ss. Probate Court, U May 24th, 1890.
 Estate of George Barnett, late of Salisbury, in said district, deceased.
 The administrators having exhibited their administration account with said estate to this court for allowance, it is
 ORDERED, That the 9th day of June, A. D. 1890, at o'clock in the afternoon, at the Probate Office in Salisbury, be, and the same is assigned for a hearing on the allowance of the administration account with said estate, and this Court directs the Admin istrators to cite all persons interested therein to appear at said time and place, by publishing this order in some newspaper published in Litchfeld county and having a circulation in said district.
 Attest,
 DONALD T. WARNER, Judge
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SOUTHFIELD.

Juls Turner proposes to use a water motor for his power in the lash busi- ness, but as yet the power is insufficient.
 Last week the four-horse road scra- per came through doing up the roads quite 8 little.
 Decoration day is near at hand at this writing, and will be observed properly.
 Our season seems good for grass and not the best for corn as yet.
 Blacksmith Forrest having gone, our shop has no occupant.
 Three houses in the village are un- occupied at present. ....s
 Dr Tiffany attended the funeral of Dr Steele at Winsted on Monday.
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nIsTR1C of Canaan, ss. Probate Court, U May 2Oth 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 20th 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. P. o. Address Canaan, Conn.
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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 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
 sAMTr1 A. BENNETT, Administrator. F. o. Address Canaan, Conn.
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LIME ROCK.

Miss Lucy Ensign, of New York, is home for the summer.
 Readers of the Sunday World are casting their ballots for Miss Peters, primary teacher in the Hepzhvalla school.
 Miss Colligan, of Canaan, is visiting relatives in this place.
 Herbie Beckley, our newsboy, sold 10 extra Telegrams, Friday. He could have sold as many more if he had had them. A red, white and blue newspaper is certainly novelty. s
 A boy choir from Bridgeport will sing at both services in Trinity church next Sunday.
 Mrs Lowe has moved into the house formerly occupied by Jas Finnigan.
 The Little Workers met Saturday with Miss Charlotte Barnum.
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CANAAN VALLEY,

Fishermen are very plenty and report good success.
 Mrs John Wolfe, who has been spend ing several weeks with her mother, Mrs Wadsworth, returned to her home in Pittsfeld on Friday.
 There was slight frost Friday morning.
 The milk train now passes Whiting Fill about eleven o'clock, much to the regret of the farmers, as their milk has to stand at the Canaan depot several hours
 Cornelius Brasie has new daughter in his new house.
 Photographer Thompson took a good picture of Canaan Valley school house with it's teacher and scholars.
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IT0oeLerS' Guide.
HOusatOnic Railroad

hOuSaCOn1C ESAllrOoO MAIN LINE May 12, 1890. Passenger trains leave Canaan, GOING Non1n $40 a. m. for Pittsfleld, North Adams also Albany, via State Line. 12.S0 p. m., for Pittsfeld, with through car for State Line. Connecting for the West. 7.22 D. m., New York limited Express, with through Drawing Room Gar and Coaches for Pittsfeld, connecting via. State Limo for Albany. s.4S p. m., for Pittsfeld. s.55 8. m., Sunday Mall for Pittsfield.
 LEAVE CANAAN, GOING SOUTH. $40 g. m., for Bridgeport and New York with through car. 2.SS p. n., for Bridgeport, with through Drawing Room Gar for New York, s.21 p. m., Milk for Bridgeport. 5.17 p. m., New York limited Express, with through Drawing Room Car and Coaches to New York. 6.S0 p. m., for Bridgeport and New York. Sunday Milk, 3.45 p. m.. for Bridgeport and New York.
 Connections are made at Brookheld Juno ton with trains to and from Danbury.
 WI. Fl. STEVENSON,
 vice-Pres't. and GenI Manager.
 C.. rasA AeA
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To a Mummy.

Civis Egypti Musty mummy, Ope for once thy lips so gummy, Speak, beg thee, dusty dummy,
 Relieve our wonder. About the Memnon, was it vocal? Or was the story but joke all Of some half-cracked up-country yokel,
 Or press reporter? And was it true, that wondrous story, Of Queen Sesostris, drunk and gory, Driving her team of kings in glory
 Around the city? And by what art dost thou stand here, The same, erect, from year to year? Speak up, and make the matter clear,
 Civis Egypti! Oh! what lecturer you would make! You'd fill hall and no mistake, Stanley himself think would take
 A dozen tickets. Then rent hall of largest size, Shake off your ancient dust, and rise, And don't forget to advertise,
 Old Prehistoric!
 Guy H. AVERY.
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CORNWALL CENTER.

Captain B. O. Peck, of Litchtield, visited at Geo. A. Wheaton's Sunday.
 Miss Edith G. Dean closed seven teen weeks term of school in the fourth district Friday last.
 B. A. Birdsall and family have moved to Torrington.
 A number of people in this neighbor- hood and vicinity went on the excur- sion given by w. B. Hall X Co.,, last Thursday.
 Darius P. Johnson has purchased a very fine canopy top surrey, of Geo. w. Hall, Falls Village
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Legal Notices.
nlSTRICT of Salisbury, ss. Probate Cour

nlsTRICT of Salisbury, ss. Probate Court, U May 24th, 1890.
 Estate. of Harmon B. VanBlake, late of Salisbury, in said district, deceased.
 Upon the application of Mary Louise Van Blake, of said Salisbury, widow of said deceased, praying that letters of administra- ion may be granted on said estate to Thomas L. Norton, of said Salisbury, as per applica- tion on file more fully appears, 1t is
 ORDERED, That said application be heard and determined at the Probate office in Salis- bury, in said district, on the 9th day of June, A. D., 1890, at g 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.
 Certified from record,
 DONALD T. WARNER, Judge
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PLEASURE SEEKERS DIE.
Eight Persons Drowned in a
 Massachusetts Lake.
A CHILD ROCKED THE FLATBOAT,

And the Overloaded Craft Capsized, Hurl-
 ing a Dozen People Into the Water.
 Women and Children were Drowned
 Within Twenty Feet of the Lake Shore.
 FALL RIVER, Mass, May 26.-One of the saddest and most heartrending accidents that has occurred in this city for years took place at Watuppa lake about 1915 o'clock Sunday afternoon. party of men, women and children took boat at the pond and went out rowing. A strong wind was blowing and the waves were running quite high. The boat in which the party embarked was common flat bottomed one, about 13 feet long, and had seating capacity for eight persons. A dozen or more people, however, had crowded into the boat which was plainly overloaded and tipped with dangerous ease Just north of the pumping station the party became alarmed and endeavored to propel the boat toward shore.
 The Child Rocked the Boat.
 This was not an easy matter, as the water was rough, the wind strong and the oars men inexperienced When the boatload of pleasure seekers was within twenty feet of the shore one of the children playfully rocked the boat, the edge of which dipped to within a few inches of the lakes sur face. One of the men warned the child to remain quiet, but the warning was un- needed. ., .r ..t Over the Boat Went.
 Suddenly, without moments warning, the boat capsized. Heartrending cries rent the air; men, women and children were precipitated into the lake, and lashed the water into foam about them in their des- perate efforts to keep afoat But two or three of the men could swim, and with one exception they at once struck out for the shore, leaving the helpless women and children and their less fortunate male com panions to their fate. The exception was William Turner, who swan to terra frma with one of the party.
 The Water Closed Over Them.
 The cries of the drowning people were heard by several persons on shore, who shouted to the women and children tc cling to the boat, but they seemed panic stricken and exhausted, and the water soon closed over them and drowned theil screams.
 Eight were Drowned.
 Eight persons were drowned and theil bodies were recovered later in the day The names of the dead are:
 Samuel Wittles, aged 30; Mrs. Wittles aged 45; Henry Wittles, aged 10; Samue Wittles, Jr., aged 12; Levina Buckley, aged 95; Fred Buckley, aged 8; Willie Buckley aged 8; Willie Turner, aged 9.
Connecticut western news., 1890-05-28
MILL RIVER.

MT and Mrs D. Stanard spent most of last week with their daughter in Pitts field. Dr and Mrs Pease also visited Pitts6eld to attend the wedding of their son. Will, last Thursday.
 Thomas Peters, who died in Water bury, Conn.,, from fracture of the skull, was brought here for interment on Monday, the 26th.
 Schools will be closed Decoration day.
Connecticut western news., 1890-05-28
DESPERATE PENNSYLVANIA TRAMPs
They Fire Upon Residence, Attac
 Policemen and Break Jail. =

They Fire Upon 8 Residence, Attack
 Policemen and Break Jail.
 CoRRY, Pa, May 26-A gang of tramps surrounded the house of Mrs. Mclaughlin, wealthy widow living in the western part of the city, Sunday afternoon, and att tempted to rob her, but upon being discov- cred by the family fired several shots at the inmates and then disappeared. Chief of Police Potter was summoned and with the assistance of two officers soon had 8 majority of the gang oornered in barn. After disarming them the officers started with the party for the lookup, the chief in charge of four men and the other officers holding two men each Suddenly with one accord the prisoners in charge of Chief Potter made desperate attack on h1m and escaped The others were safely locked up.
 The officers went back and recaptured one of the other four. When the officers returned to the lookup they found the four they had placed there had picked the locks of their cell doors, dug hole through a solid brick wall and escaped. The men, all desperate characters, are still at large.
Connecticut western news., 1890-05-28
The Allegheny Booming.

PITTsBURG, May 26.-The rivers are still rising here, and the low lands on the north and south sides are partly under water, About $7,0O0 worth of lumber has been swept away, but beyond this no serious damage has resulted from the flood and none is apprehended. At midnight there were twenty-three feet of water in the Al legheny river. Old river men do not ex pect more than twenty-five feet, as the water is falling at tha headwaters.
Connecticut western news., 1890-05-28
Forced tn Leave Home

Over 60 people were forced to leave their homes yesterday to call at their druggists for free trial package of Lanes Family Medicine. If your blood is bad, your liver and kidneys out of order, if you are consti- pated and have headache and an unsightly complexion, don't fail to call on any druggist to-day, for a free sample of this grand remedy. The ladies praise it. Everyone likes it.. Large-size package 50 cents.
Connecticut western news., 1890-05-28
The Emperor in a Runaway.

BERLIN, May 26.-While the Emperor William and the Prince of -Meininger were driving at Potsdam the horses became frightened and swerved, causing the car riage to careen. The emperor sprang from the vehicle and fell upon his right arm. The prince was thrown out of the carriage. Aside from few bruises neither was i3 i1ra6
Connecticut western news., 1890-05-28
He Stabbed the Bremen,

NEW YORK, May 26.-While the City of Rome was coming into the harbor fight occurred in the steerage between James E.. Curran, cattle tender, and two fremen named Brennan and Jones' Curran cut his antagonists severely with knife. He was arrested on the arrival of the steamer at her wharf He claims that he was at- tackled by number of the fremen, and used the knife in defense of his life
Connecticut western news., 1890-05-28
Short Horn Cattle For Sale

THE subscriber having sold his farm, bred cattle, about 20 head, at FARMERS PRICES. Prince of Riverside, over 2OOO lbs. heads the herd. Two very nice yearling bulls, balance COWS, heifers and calves-good milkers and we'll bred. Took most of the prizes in their class at the Duchess County Fair last fall. Will sell in lots to suit, or will exchange @ part for a nice pair or two o1 Working Oxen. For further particulars call on or address R. G. COFFIN,
 P. o. Address Oak Summit
 Duchess Co.,, N. Y. On Newburgh, Duchess x Conn. R. R.
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suh.crtptto. 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 Mir Smith has paid for his paper to July.5, 1889. 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 whether their date is changed to indicate the 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 De 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 evil dence of it's acceptance as correct.
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Engineer and Fireman Dead.

PAoLA, Kan, May a6-The southbound freight on the Missouri, Kansas and Texas road, from Paola to Parsones was wrecked near here Sunday by a switch being raised too high by the workman who had repaired it. Fhe engine and six cars were derailed and demolished and Engineer Caskey and Fireman Downes so badly injured that they died few hours afterward
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His Victim Is Dead.

WATERBURY, Conn.,, May 26.-Thomas Peters, who was assaulted Good Friday night by Daniel Corr, died Saturday night from his injuries. Corr fled, but was af- terward tracked to Buckton, Mass, where he was arrested. The autopsy showed that death was due to blow on the skull from a dull instrument, knuckles or club. Corr will be brought here and tried for man. s1a11 phtar
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Disposed of in "Origina1 Packa

Disposed of in Original Packages"
 LEEcHBURG, Pa., May 26.-A car load of beer was delivered to MT. Silverman in this place Saturday evening, and he inn mediately began to dispose of it in "origi- nal packages" By 6:3O o'clock all but seven kegs were disposed of. Suit will be brought against Silverman for violation of the Brooks law. The latter says he will give bail or go to jail, and then, if it is de- cided his business is legal, will sue for damages. The sevep kegs that were not sold here were taken to Apollo, where they were quickly disposed of.
Connecticut western news., 1890-05-28
2sO Bushels Potatoes per Acre.

H. J. Baker < Bro, NY:
 have used the "A 4" Phosphate for pota- toes with great results, particularly for early ones. I used about 1 800 lbs. per acre in drills, soil in one case a sandy loan, in both cases. Yield over 25O bushels ner acre
 Oct. 18th, 1890, o''
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CHARLESTON, s. O., May 26.-At Lydia
 Darlington county, two brothers, young white men, Murray and Ben Knotts, were working in field when an old quarrel was renewed and Murray shot Ben to death. Murray is ready to surrender when. ever called upon, and is not afraid of trial
Connecticut western news., 1890-05-28
Port Lexden,s Biz Fire.

PORT LEYDEN, N Y, May 26.-Thirty buildings, including hotel, stores, shops and dwellings, were burned here Sunday. Loss $50, 900 to $75, GOO; insurance, $2O, 900. This is the third serious fire, all of incen- diary origin, within three months, and the village is almost ruined.
Connecticut western news., 1890-05-28

Prince Bismark is compiling 8 memoir for publication It will comprise the last twenty-five years of his official life.
Connecticut western news., 1890-05-28

A Labor Ticket for New York.
 NEW YORK, May 26.-The Central Labor union have decided to put a labor ticket in the field at the next municipal election. The Socialists opposed the plan.
Connecticut western news., 1890-05-28
"Jack the Ripper, in Germanv.

BERLIN, May 26.-A young girl named Hunter has been found dead near Alten- berg, and the body had been mutilated as were those of "Jack the Ripper's' victims. There is great excitement in the neighbor-
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LUCKEY, PLATT & CO.
 Poughkeepsie, N. Y.

DEPORT OF THE CONDITION OF THE h NATIONAL IRON BANK, at Falls Village, in the State of Connecticut, at the close of business, May 17th, 1890.
 RESOTJRCES
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Weather Indications.
Brother killed Brother.

Generally fair, with lower followed by higher temperature.
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 WSubscribers who do not give express notice to the contrary considered as wishing to continue their subscriptions.
 ssIf subscribers order the cdiscontinuance oftheir paper the pu ublshers may continue to send them until all arrears are paid.
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Please Look at This r HAVE large and carefully selected j. assortment of TEETH which am fur. nishing at a very LOW PRICE. J. M. BURGHARDT, Dentist. Opposite Town Hall, Main Street
 Great Harrington, Mass.
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NOTICE.

NUIIUi, TNHE Justices of the Peace, Selectmen, 1 Constables and Grand Jurors of the town of North Canaan, county of Ltchfleld, will meet at the Town Clerks office in said town. on the first Monday of June, 1890, at two o'clock in the afternoon, and choose by separate ballot, from the electors of said town fourteen persons to serve as Jurors from said town for one year from the first day of September, 1890.
 Dated North Canaan, May 2Oth, 1890.
 J. B. HARDENBERGH, Town Clerk.