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Connecticut western news., 1890-03-12
WEST CORNWALL.

Mrs Lewis Ocain has gone to visit her daughter in Sharon. Will Sheppard has gone to work in the Hartford silver plate works . Dwight Rogers, Jr., of New Britian, was home over Sunday. Mrs Harry Sheppard, of New Haven, visited friends here last week Engi- neer J. Adams and family, of South Norwalk, were at the old homestead few days recently The Northwest Conference of ministers met at the chapel Tuesday and Wednesday of this week Mir and Mrs Thomas Raynor celebrated the tenth anniversary of their marriage last Monday evening in . very happy manner, by inviting all their friends, who feasted and enjoyed themselves till late hour Tinware of almost every design was presented as reminder of the very pleasant occasion .... The changing of tiie anvil in the blacksmith shop has not been heard for . few days owing to the fact that Mir William Oliver has gone to New York to meet his bride elect, who expects to land the present week, having set sail from England in the City of Paris the 9th inst Further particulars later.
Connecticut western news., 1890-03-12
STATE ITEMS.

Horses are having the grip in Litch- field.
 P. T. Barnum is the heaviest indivi- dual tax payer in Bridgeport.
 w. H. Farnham's daughter, at Tor rington, has had the grip three times.
 Wm. J. Wright, of Suffeld, pulled eight bushels of turnips the last of February.
 The men getting up the new Bristol directory estimate the population of that thriving town at about 5000.
 Waterbury physicians are puzzled over the case of Miss Maggie Hoey, aged 20, who has entirely lost the sight of her right eye from the effects of coal gas. The left eye is failing.
 Two Frenchmen broke through the ice on Hotchkiss pond, near Waterbury, last Wednesday, while fishing. One, whose name is unknown, was rescued, but Oliver Chappon was drowned.
 A discrepancy of from $1 1000 to $1,- 500 is said to exist in the accounts of F. O. Baker, tax collector of Brooklyn. His accounts are said to be badly mixed. The matter will be settled by his bonds men.
 The whole police force of Stonington were suspended for four days for going asleep at night instead of patroling the streets. As the force included only one man, there has not been much fear on the part of the people.
 Barnum's ballet girls to the number of 125, arrived in Bridgeport last We'd nesday. They are to be employed in the production of spectacular tableaux like the "Fall of Rome." The ballet will rehearse in Bridgeport for three weeks.
 The death of Ex-Governor English leaves only seven ex-chief magistrates in the state, viz |: Joseph R. Hawley. Charles R. Ingersoll, Chas B. Andrews, Hobart B. Bigelow, Thomas M. Waller, Henry B. Harrison and Phineas c. Lounsbury.
 William T. Cannon and Dora Pease, who were arrested recently for robbing hotel in Avon, have each been given six months and one year in jail respec- lively. He was for many years @ resi- dent of Windsor Locks and the trial was watched with considerable interest.
 Pinney, of the late Winsted Press, has been inventillg type-setting machine which on applying for patent was found to be duplicate of the one in use in the Tribune office and sold recently for half million. He has also had the grip twice. In short, fortune has been pretty mean to Pinney -(Litch field Enquirer.
Connecticut western news., 1890-03-12
CLAYTON.

Ice harvesting is in full blast. Nearly every farmer who has team is called upon to draw ice for someone.
 Mike Lepart, who has lived here and worked in the clay bed about fourteen years, has moved into the house be- tween here and Ashley Falls, lately owned and occupied by Mrs Milton Gardner, in the town of Sheffield.
 School closed last Friday. Willie Mansir was neither absent nor tardy during the term of twelve weeks. Probably others would not, had not sickness held them fast at home
 Acel Rood and family, of Canaan, visited at his fathers here over Sunday.
 Mrs Della Tubbs Bradley, who went to Dakota about year ago has returned and is stopping at Allen Houghtaling's.
 Mrs Wallace Bentley's sister, of Brewer hill, visited her last week.
 David Butcher, of Winsted, was 8 guest of Lyman King last Friday and Saturday.
 A good deal of anxiety to know whether work will be resumed at the clay bed the coming season is express ed by some of our citizens. as the first of April is fast approaching and they know not what is to be done. If there is to be no work here they must seek elsewhere for 1t.
Connecticut western news., 1890-03-12
SALISBURY.

In spite of the inclement weather last Thursday evening the missionary meet ing was very we'll attended, and all felt repaid for the effort made to attend. Rev c. H. Daniels, district secretary of the American Board for Foreign Mis- sions. Mir Chambers, who has recently returned from Turkey, and MT Tracy, from India, all spoke in very pleasing manner.
 The I,andon Go. furnace property was recently purchased by MT More house.
 Rev Lyman Warner occupied the pulpit of the Cong1 church Sunday morning. He represented the cause of the French Protestant College located at Springfield, Mass.
 The Rev O. J. Range will deliver a lecture (free) in this village Tuesday evening. March IS.
 William Pratt, of 1,owners, N. Y., was in town last week. Mir Pratt was on his way HUH CU DnA1AuBGOA "ACAO LID hoo been to visit his mother on her 94th. birthday.
 Robert Elliott is studying telegraphy at Hillsdale, N. '.
 Mrs J. G. Landon is visiting friends iu Brooklyn.
 Charles Brink, of Frink Hill, called on friends in town last week for the first time since his severe illness in November.
 Joe Bennett is able to attend to his duties at the station once more. His many friends are glad to see him around again.
 Miss Mary Clark, of Torrington, is here for few days.
 Mrs H. M. Burtch is quite ill at this writing.
 Several families are having their ice- houses filled from the factory pond.
Connecticut western news., 1890-03-12
SHARON VALLEY.

Milk took drop last week, but for a short time only, by the breaking of 8 bolt Ed St Johns horse separated him. self from the wagon slick and clean, doing no particular harm except giving Ed the 'mitten."
 Mrs F. N. Cutler is visiting at George Carey's.
 Anyone wanting carpet rags sewed or tied together would do we'll to call on Mart Kinney or Dan Costigan.
 Mrs Bissell's remains were brought here Monday for burial, from Winsted. Mrs Bissell, it will be remembered, was a much respected old time resident of this place until within few years.
 Otto Tiedemann took trip to New York last week Saturday.
 Ice men are happy, and are singing "down went Nc Ginty."
 John Byan, of Millerton, N. Y., spent Sunday here.
Connecticut western news., 1890-03-12
Dairy Convention.

The State Board of Agriculture and Dairymen's Association will hold con- vention at Westport, In National Hall, /" Thursday, March 13, for the discussion of subjects connected with the dairy, as [" Creameries, or Farm Dairies?' Sell ing Milk, or Butter ?" "Care of Milk and Cream" etc. It is expected that Dr J. Fl. Jenking, of the Connecticut ES- pertinent Station, with several creamery managers and skilled butter-makers will be present to address the meetings. While all interested in rural matters are invited, 8 special invitation is given to the ladies. A question-box will be open to receive inquiries upon any agricul- tural subject, including " How shall we cool our milk?" Meetings open at il O. m., l and p. m
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NORFOLK.

Rev MT Farwell, of Stockbridge, Mass, occupied the Cong pulpit in exchange last Sunday.
 R. P. Seymour has sold his fish route to o. W. DeMartin.
 W. A. Thurston has sold the tools and stock for his tin business to O. Hubbard and E. Backman.
 T. H. Beardsley and family are stay r. ing at the Stevens House while their residence is undergoing repairs and additions.
 John Calkins will soon move into the house with Abel Camp. He is we'll known to many here, having lived at West Norfolk some ten or twelve years ago.
 Messrs R. I. Crissey, B. Darrow, G. T. Johnson, T. H. Beardsley and ladies went to Winsted for sleighride and supper Monday evening.
 Rev Robert Chambers, of Erzroom, Turkey, and Rev J. D. Tracy, of Madura, India, were here last Friday and spoke to large and interested audience both afternoon and evening.
 The largest congregation ever gather ed in the Battell chapel met there last Wednesday to attend the annual meet ing of the Winsted Christian Endeavor Union. Over three hundred were pres- ent. The full programme was carried out, and the services were interesting and instructive from beginning to end.
Connecticut western news., 1890-03-12
FALLS VILLAGE.

All living in the town of Canaan, liable to taxation can prepare to face the collector.
 The fine sleighing was we'll improved through this section Friday night, a load from here going to Salisbury Fri day and taking supper at the Russell house, and sleighing party from East Canaan passed through here Saturday night.
 The Congl ladies aid society met with Mrs H. 0. Crandall Friday afternoon and was quite largely attended.
 Harry Sheppard and wife, from New Haven. were home over Sunday. Ice 13 inches in thickness was hauled from Lake Washining to this village last week.
 Wallace Van Tassell has moved into the house west of the depot. and Rev O. W. Hanna will move into the house vacated.
 The Amesville boys have polished up their double ripper shoes, having had good coasting for four or five days.
 In the Leader of the 7th inst, is an article stating that gentleman in that town has in his possession an old writ dated Preston, April p, 1760, citing one Consider Tiffany to appear before justice of peace Samuel Colt and answer charge of lying, the said Tiff any having remarked he knew man who could make better prayer than the minister officiating in that place at the time, Rev Mir Rossiter, and further that Tiffany during the Revolutionary War became Tory. who was detested by his neighbors, who were Patriots. and became a prisoner on his own farm during the war;" Your correspondent can beat that record, having in his possession receipt or discharge" as it is called, to Consider Tiffany, given while the colonists were engaged in the French and Indian war, dated "Preston, April ye IA, l757," which reads thus :: "Then received of Consider Tiffany the sum of one pound sixteen shillings law full money for balance of the interest of forty pounds lawful money, ''and signed by Barzillai Fisher.
 I. P. Hornbeck spent last week in New York collecting spring goods for all the departments. Next Saturday H. H. & Go. will have big run on rugs of all kinds.
 An ice train of As loaded cars passed over the road Sunday night, for Corn wall Bridge, drawn by two engines.
Connecticut western news., 1890-03-12
IMPORTANT EARLY SEED NOTICE! READ!

It gives us pleasure to say that our very large sale of Garden and Flower Seeds last year compelled us to give extra time in selecting this year and as a result we can show the largest and" most varied assortment of TESTED SEEDS in this town. It being the season of the year when those desiring PURE, Fresh Seeds are making up their orders, either to send away or leave with local dealers, we would like to show our Seeds and compare prices, feeling confident that we can furnish FRESH SEEDS at better rates than by sending away, then as an extra inducement, to further increase our sales, we offer a premium on orders of five dollars one f"Hender- sons Ihermometrical Garden Cal -ndars," and on orders of ten dollars we give o3c of "Henderson's New Books"
 Give us a trial order and be convinced.
 F. T. WHITING & SON,
 DRUGGISTS,
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Sale of Real Estate.

PURSUANT to an order and decree of the l Superior Court for Litchf1eld county, passed June 4th, 1889, l., the undersigned William $. Ferry, committee appointed by said court will sell at public auction to the highest bidder. on the 2Oth day of March 1890, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, the follow ing described real estate, situated in the town of Salisbury, in said county, on Town Hill, highway leading from Lakevilie to Sharon, bounded northerly by lands of Patrick Fran cis, Dr Geo H. Knight and lands Samuel s. Robbins, easterly by lands of Mary Landon and the Montgomery Place, so-calIed, in part and souther!y by the highway leading from Ore Hill to Lime Rock, and westerly by said first named highway, cont.sing forty-flv acres of land, more or less, with dwelling house thereon standing, Sale to take place at the dweil1ng.houseo on the premises. Terms cash on delivery of deed.
 Dated at Salisbury, March II, 1890.
 VIM. B. PERRY, Committee as aforesaid
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KENT.

Mrs Sarah Cogswell, of Ct Barring ton, is visiting relatives in Kent. s. o. Bull, of Sandy Hook, was at his former home, North Kent, to visit his mother. who is quite sick. -. Charles Edwards and family have moved into their new house by the river side, near John Lanes new residence. Mrs B. M. Fuller and daughter, who have spent the winter with Dea s. c. Conn, have returned to Bridgeport. MT Conn has sold his house to R. F. Frisbie, of North Kent, who will take possession about April 1st. .Dr Futile is now fairly settled in his rooms at Charles Darling's residence on Lane Ave, and has already had number of calls -. An entertainment consisting of Pano- rsmic views of the Johnstown disaster, with descriptive lecture, was given at town hall last Saturday night. '. Ice st af last. Monday morning early, all available teams and men started in procession for Leonard and other ponds, and the village ice houses are being filled as far as possible,
 An entertainment was given at the hall Friday evening. March 7th, by the famous "Peak Sisters" of Peekskill. This amusing farce was presented by ladies of the Congregational society for the benefit of the organ fund. The entertainment commenced with read ing by Rev B. M. Wright, which was heartily applsuded. Then as the orches- tza played, the "A sisters appeared and did the lock step march down the side aisle and up the center onto the stage. The costumes were varied and fantastic; nAny of them were dressed in the style sef century gone. and each wearing the eld poke bonne. loaded with ribbons III 1oweEa Aftsr singing Way
Connecticut western news., 1890-03-12
SOUTH EKN NEW MARLBORO,

By patient waiting we have plenty of ice and good sleighing to get it.
 IT IS REPORTED That Emerson Wellman is to remove to Southfield and work for W. B. Gibson. .. That Russell Stanard will vacate East Indies and occupy U. Duguett's farm in Norfolk That Miles Gangell will soon move to Torrington, Ct That Wm Moses cut of the butt log of good sized tree two feet from the ground and in it's fall it rolled on to him, hurting his knee so much that he has used crutches ever since. .. That George Spencer will be the only inhabitant of "East Indies, 7" so-called, the coming year That the town of New Marlborough is sadly degenerating, there being only fifteen births in the town during 1889.
Connecticut western news., 1890-03-12
SOUTHFIELD.

The sleighing on Friday, Saturiay and Sunday was quite good.
 I. R. Baldwin and family arrived home Saturday after an absence of about two weeks, visiting at Warwick, N. T., New Haven and Waterbury, Ct.
 D. l.. Pratt expects to move to Vest field next week.
 B. l.. Wellman IS to move to the Walling house after two more houses are rented here then the village is filled
 Julius Brewer has moved into the J. NJ. Gaylord house.
 Mrs Edward Lumbart has bought the Ward farm and took possession last week. Ed Harris moves to the Barry Adams place.
Connecticut western news., 1890-03-12
ORE HILL.

Everybody is getting ice. They are putting in practice the adage "make hay while the sun shines"
 Dannie Cook, son of Geo Cook, fell while playing in the Brook Pit Mining Co.'S engine house and broke both bones of his arm just above the wrist
 James Minch, who has served the Brook Pit Mining Go. about 15 years, and has reared 8 large and interesting family, moves to Ansonia this week. We think Jim will be homesick.
 Ward Dennis and Chas Fish are still on the sick list.
Connecticut western news., 1890-03-12

down upon the Hudson River' the sisters were each introduced by sisters Araminta and Influenza, but space will not admit description of the wisdom, the wonderful talents and superior accomplishments, as displayed for pub lie benefit. The hall was we'll filled and the committee of ladies under whose management the affair was con- ducted, are to be congratulated that it was a success. Net proceeds $45.
Connecticut western news., 1890-03-12

22 Out of 25 Premiums for Potatoes. H. J. Baker X Bro. N. Y.,
 At the County Fair, held at Poughkeepsie, Sept 1889, Ira w Hoag, of Pawling, took 22 out of the 25 premiums awarded by our society on potatoes. He states they were grown by the use of your Special Potato Manure, which gave a very large yield for this season. and not q scabby potato in the whole lot, and scarcely any rot, so prevalent this season. He thinks the extra quality of the potato will pay for the fertilizer.
 JAMES REYNOLDS, Supt. of Halls, Nov 25, 1889. Duchess Go. Agl. society.
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Collectors k 0tice.

A IL persons liable by law to pay taxes to "A the town of Canaan on the assessment list of 1889 are hereby notified that the coIlec- tor will be at the Town Clerks office in Falls Village, Wednesday, March z6th. 1890 from 1 p. m., till p. m. and at W. L. Millard's store in Huntsville, Thu sday, March 27rh, 1890, from 2 p. m. till p. m. on said day to receive said taxes.
 H. 0. CRANDALL, Collector. Dated at Canaan, Ct., March Id, 1890.
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Tax Collectors Notice.

A IL persons liable to pay taxes laid on (A assessment list of 1889 in the town of Sharon are hereby notified that have had placed in my hands for collection said taxes. Will be at the post office in Ellsworth April 18th and at the Town Hall in Sharon the first Monday in each month thereafter to receive said taxes. Said taxes are due April l, l89O Three-fourths of one per cent will be charged after May 1st, 1890.
 EDGAR J. REED, Collector. Sharon, Conn.,, March 7th, 1890,
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ABSTRACT of Canaan, ss. Probate Cour DMarch 10th A n 1SQ0

DISTRlCT of Canaan, ss. Probate Court, 1March 10th, A. D 1890.
 Estate of Eliza A. Crowell late of the town or North Canaan, in said district, deceased. Upon application for the probate of an instrument in writing purporting to be the last Will and testament of said deceased, and the granting of administration on sad estate ORDERED, That said application be hear at the probate office in said North Canaan, on the 18th day of March, 1890, at 10 o'clock forenoon. and that notice of such time and place of hearing be given by publishing this order once in the Connecticut Western News public newspaper having circulation in said district
 Certified from Record,
 JACOB B. HARDENBERGH, Judge.
Connecticut western news., 1890-03-12

n1STRICT T of Canaan, ss. Probate Court, DMarch 10th 189O spzA tate of Thomas Baker, late of Canaan, in said district deceased.
 he court of Probate for the district of Canaan 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 a recovery. All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make immedi- ate payment to
 SAMUEL A. BENNETT, Administrator.
 P. 0. Address Canaan Conn.
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SHARON.

Miss Laura Wheeler was in town one day last week. Paul A. Bump has gone to New Britain.
 Peter Liner was buried last Tuesday afternoon in Hillside cemetery. He was IT years old.
 J. N. Bartram has been getting ice from the reservoir.
Connecticut western news., 1890-03-12
A 0onsi ble Man

Would use Kemp's Balsam for the Throat and Lungs. It is curing more cases of Coughs, Colds, Asthma. Bronchitis, Group and all Throat and Lung troubles than any other medicine. The proprietor has authorized any druggist to give you a Sample Bottle Free to convince you of the merit of this great remedy. Large Bottles 60c and $1.
 Better be good than great. You'll have less competition. The latter busi- ness is overdone. -fPuck.
Connecticut western news., 1890-03-12
Rubscripsion Account.

The date on the colored slip of paper with the name of the subscriber shows the time to Smith 6iuls9 Indicates that MT Smith has paid for his paper to July 5, lsS9 1t is hoped that subscribers will see to 1t that their account, As indicated by the date on their papers, is always correct, and when they pay for re- renewal of their subscription win 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 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 prfIna facie evi. denco of its acceptance as correct.
Connecticut western news., 1890-03-12

nISTRICT of Canaan, ss. Probate Court, AI March 10th, A. D. 1890.
 Estate of Ann Brown Baker, late of Canaan in said district, deceased.
 The court of probate for the district of Canaan hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof, for the creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims for sett]e- accounts, properly attested, within said time, will be debarred a recovery. 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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 It allays the irritation and inflammation and stops tickling in the throat.
 It soothes the cough: 1t heals the lungs 1t purif1es the blood. and it is pleasant to take. It is scientific combination of WILD CHERRY and other valuable curative barks. herbs and roots. and IS THE BEST COUGH REMEDY IN THE WORLD.
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 CHARLES F. CoRBIN. "I have sold more of Swift's Wild Cherry Cough Balsam than of any six cough prepara tions combiued." E. w. MERRIAM, Ideal Pharmacy, Bristol Conn,
 ~Price 25 cents at all druggists.
Connecticut western news., 1890-03-12
MILL RIVER.

J. w. Adams moved his goods to Pittsfeld last week.
 Ice is about inches thick on Brewers mill pond, and is being harvested in large quantities.
 The school here closed the winter term last Friday.
Connecticut western news., 1890-03-12
Eaws Respecting Newspapers,

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 "If subscribers refuse or neglect to take their paper from the poet-ofice to which they are di- rected they held responsible until they have settled their bills and ordered their papers discon tiuued.
 "Subecribers who do not give express norce to the contrary are considered wishing to continue their subscriptions.
 "M subscribers order the discontinuance or thelr paper the publishers may continue 10 send them until All Arrearp are paid"
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Please Look at This! r HAVE large and carefully selected 1 assortment of TEETH which I am fur nish1ng at a very LOW PRICE.
 J. M. BURGHARDT, Dentist. Opposite Town Hall, Main Street
 Great Burlington, Mass.