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Connecticut western news., 1890-01-01
SHARON.

w. o. Wheeler is back here once more for d short stay. J. c. Smith is home over the holi- days. He is looking as if he was hay ing fine time.
 J. J. Ryan is improving the color of lGs house.
 Wm. Dakin has been to Buffalo, N Y., to buy cattle.
 MT F. Garter has been to Albany for few days. Miss Nellie Bates is visiting Miss Bessie VanAlstyne.
 George Finn is spending the holidays at Peter Liners. Chas. W. Reed is very sick with lung fever, also Miss Alzada Lloyd with pneumonia
 The Cong society held their annual Christmas festival last Friday night at the church. All report Q fine time with lots of goodies to eat. The Episcopal society had 8 Christ mas tree at the town hall on Friday night. Judging from the number of presents bought by the ladies every one was made happy Mir and Mrs Wilbur Williams are vis- iting friends and relatives in town. The finest concert that has visited this place in years was here last Thurs day night. MT and Mrs Barreuther and their five little ones gave us two hours of very pleasant enjoyment. MT George Leavens was in town 8 couple of days. The NJ. B. society held an entertain ment Christmas eve and supper in the basement, which was very enjoyable affair, after which they presented their minister with Christmas purse. Rev B. N Lewis extends many thanks to the donators.
 Mrs Grant Wheeler died last Tuesday at her home. The funeral was held at the M. B. church. She was inferred in Hillside cemetery, Rev B. N. Lewis officiating
Connecticut western news., 1890-01-01

be greatly missed. She had lived here and in East Canaan all her life. AL though the cares and duties of her family kept her closely at home she has won the esteem of wide circle of acquaintance. In early life she was member of the Methodist church, but later, with her son and husband, was confirmed and received into the con- munion of the Episcopal church. She made little display of her religion but lived it in her life, and they who came to know her best esteemed her most for her christian character.
 It is only short time since her father died. There are two brothers and three sisters yet living. Her daughter, Cornelia, died in January, 1879. Her son, Willard, died in March, 1885. Her son, Roselle, has now left Canaan with the intention of living in Boston. This leaves MT Underwood quite alone. He has the sympathy of the community in this separation from her who had been the partner of his life for nearly forty years.
Connecticut western news., 1890-01-01
SOUTH CANAAN.

MT and Mrs Lyman Howe have been visiting at MT Henry Howe's, and atten- ded church here on Sunday.
 The church is prettily trimmed with evergreens, in anticipation of Sunday School concert, which takes place on Tuesday evening, the last evening of the year, also the wedding of Mir R. Stanton and Miss Carrie Cakes will be solemnized at the same time and place.
 Mrs Theodore Palmer slipped and fell on her doorstep on Sunday morn ing and injured her shoulder.
 Mrs Belden has Chinese Sacred Lily, the "Joss Flower" in bloom, grown in water. There arc six clusters of buds. and it is very fragrant and pretty.
Connecticut western news., 1890-01-01
MAR RI E ID.
ID ' GD.

MYaATT-At New Milford, Dec. 23d, Mir Eli Mygatt, aged 89 years and months. ELwooD-At New Milford, Dec. 20th, Sarah A. Elwood, aged 79 years and months. LEAvENwoRTH-At Bedding, Dec. 18th, Chas Leavenworth. Interment at New Milford. UNDEnwooD--In this village, Dee Nth, of heart failure, Jane E.. wife of Jay A. Underwood aged 56 years and months. WHEELER-At West Stockbridge, Mass, Dec. 24, Allen s. Wheeler. aged 9S years, g months and IS days. BATTELL--At Norfolk, Dec. 3Oth, Miss Anna Battell, aged 73 years. WHEELER-At Sharon, Dec 24th, Mrs Grant Wheeler
 DUNCAN-At Sharon, Dec, 18th. Henry O. Duncan, of Afford, Mass, aged 6S years. TRAvER At Sharon, Dec. 18th, Hiram Traver aged 76 years.
 FULLER-In Great Burlington, very sudden ly, Christmas eve., Geo Fuller, of Harts- vile, aged 22 years W1sE-At Sharon Valley, Dec. 26th, Mrs Julus Wise, aged 26 years.
Connecticut western news., 1890-01-01

one year ago with 21 active and 13 associate members. During the year II of the associate members became active members A number of the members have also united with the church during the year. The society to-day numbers 39 active and 15 associ- ate members It was stated that before the society was formed the average attendance at the church prayer meet ings was from 10 to l2 and only three or four took part in the meetings. For the past six months or more the atten- dance at the church prayer meetings has averaged 46 and frequently from 55 to 60 have been present and many take part in the meetings.
Connecticut western news., 1890-01-01
First Anniversary Y. P. s. C. E.

The Y. P. s. c. E. of the NJ. B. church of Canaan celebrated its first anniversary last Sunday evening" The similar societies of the Pilgrim church and the East Canaan Cong church were present by special invitation, and the occasion was one of mutual congratula- tion and encouragement. The corres- bonding secretary, Joseph l.. Parsons, read the report of the past year The report was very complete, showed the work accomplished and it was very interesting and encouraging document. The president, G. Willis Parsons, delivered an able and instructive address explaining the origin, object and results of Christian Endeavor societies. Rev T. H. Baragwanath spoke earnestly and encouragingly in favor of such societies and brushed away all objections to them. Mir John Bassett, of Norfolk, president of the Winsted union of Christian Endeavor, Rev H. G. Hoad- ley, of East Canaan, Rev D. c. Stone and MT s. A. Eddy made congratulato- ry and explanatory addresses. The choir sang number of hymns appropriate to the occasion.
 The corresponding secretary's report showed that the society was organized
Connecticut western news., 1890-01-01
Twenty.Fifth Anniversary.

Friday, Dec 27th, being the 25th anniversary of the marriage of MT and Mrs Geo. l.. Parsons, was the occasion of very pleasant gathering. at their home. of the immediate relatives of MT and Mrs Parsons. The hours of the afternoon and early evening were spent in social intercourse. Congratulations were extended to the bride and groom of twenty five years, and useful articles of sllverware were presented. After supper the happy company departed with hearty wishes that Mir and Mrs Parsons might live to celebrate their golden wedding.
Connecticut western news., 1890-01-01
Death of Mrs. Underwood.

After an illness of only few days Mrs Jay A. Underwood died last Fri day morning, aged 56 years and 7 months. The funeral was held at her late residence on Sunday at 1 p. m. A large number of friends were in atten- dance. The services were conducted by her pastor, Rev F. w. Barnett, assisted by Rev Elisha Whittlesey.
 This takes away another of the old residents of Canaan, and one who will
Connecticut western news., 1890-01-01
CANAAN VALLEY.

John S. Wolfe, of Pittsfeld, made a flying visit in this section one day last week.
 L. M. Stanard had a house full of Christmas guests.
 Wm Wolfe visited in Lee, Mass, last week.
 Joseph Leffngwell is home from the Sedgwick Institute.
 Fred Robbins met with painful accident the other day While standing with the dangerous end" of 8 gun on his foot the gun suddenly went off, and with 1t Fred's toe.
 Now is the time to form good resolu- tions and subscribe for the CONNECTICUT WESTERN NEWS The excellent sermons by the Rev Dr Talmage are worth double the price of subscription, besides the many other good things contained in the paper.
Connecticut western news., 1890-01-01
POINTERS.

Great Scott-what inducements A. L. Hubbell is offering. Remember that his loss is your gain, so don't neglect to read his advertisement at all events.
 A cerialn enterprising dry goods firm in Poughkeepsie are determined to reduce their stock before inventory. Of the firm we say Reed $ Reed Of their new advertisement we say, read and road
Connecticut western news., 1890-01-01
CHRISTMAS FESTIVITIES.

Christmas was observed by all the churches in this village. On Tuesday evening, services were held at Christ church and at the Pilgrim church and each edifce was we'll filled by attentive listeners. At the former the ritual service was interspersed with carols by the children. Rev F. w. Barnett deliv- cred @ brief but appropriate address. The edifce has recently been beauti- fled and adorned so no attempt was made to add evergreen decorations, except few set pieces near the chancel. At the conclusion of the services all proceeded to V. I. A. hall, where three Christmas trees in row stood laden with handsome gifts, also oranges, candy and pop corn. It was happy time for all, especially for the children, who, after receiving their presents, were allowed to romp and play to their hearts content. Watson Hardenbergh impersonated Santa Claus, and hls man. ner and costume were very appropriate.
 The services at the Pilgrim church consisted of a musical program, respon- sive readings, a recitation by Master Albert Barnes, and brief addresses by Revs D. c. Stone and Hiram Eddy. The church was elaborately decorated with massive wreaths and festoons of evergreen and laurel. The large Christ mas tree bore an abundant crop of seasonable fruit and gifts also every one present, without regard to denomi- nation, was presented with bag of candy and an orange. A purse of S1O had been raised to buy the pastor 8 dictionary holder, but during the day the purse was given him with instruc- tions to use it as he preferred.
 On Wednesday evening the M. B. church was crowded with members of all denominations to enjoy the Christi mas services. A triple arch of ever- green stood in front of the platform. Near the top of the centre arch, in large letters, was the name REDEEMER, on the left arch the word BETHLEHEM, while the word CALVARY appeared on the right arch. Behind the arches were large "gates ajar" across the top of which appeared, in large letters, the words OPEN YE THE GATES. On each side of the gates were two small Christ mas trees -four ID alD on which the lighter presents hung, while the heavier presents rested upon table opposite to which was 8 pyramid of oranges. The service consisted of anthems by the choir, prayer by Rev Mir Richards of Ashley Falls, responsive readings, hymns by the choir and Sunday school, recitations by Master Bertie Roraback, Misses Lulu Roraback and Pearl Ham, aud short address by Rev T. H. Baragwanath. Then came the distribu- tion of presents to every member of the Sunday school. The pastor, Rev T. H. Baragwanath, was agreeably sur prised by receiving purse of $25 in gold. The Sunday school superinten- dent, Geo. l.. Parsons, was given $5 to purchase whatever book he desired. The sexton, Dwight Leffngwell, was given a nice pair of gloves and other presents.
 On Christmas day, services were held in Christ church at 10 a. m., and the Holy Communion administered. At St Joseph's church high Mass was cele- brated at 6 Q. m., low Mass at 7 a. m. and high Mass at 10 a. m., the celebrant being Father Ramon. The church was handsomely trimmed with evergreen.
Connecticut western news., 1890-01-01

Arrive from Southfeld, Mill River and Clay ton at 9.l0 A. M Close at P. M.
 J. B. HARDENBERaH, P. M.
Connecticut western news., 1890-01-01
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 1, 1890.
SPECIAL NOTICES.

Watches, jewelry, silver nd silver plated ware very low at Capewell's, 395 Main St., West Winsted. Heavy silver thimbles 25 cents.
Connecticut western news., 1890-01-01
BORN.

NoRTHRoP-At New Milford, Dec. 18th. a daughter to Charles B. Northrop.
 BELDEN-At Toronto, Canada, in Nov. 1889, 8 daughter, a Canadian Yankee, to R. B. Belden, formerly of Newtown, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1890-01-01

Miss Anna 0. Jones, daughter of Rev Sam Jones, the famous revivalist, eloped from Gainesville, Ga., last Tues day night with William M. Graham, official stenographer of the Cherokee, (Ga.) circuit. They were married on Wednesday at Chattanooga, Tenn, and then returned home soon. Anna is IT and Graham 27 years old.
 Interested People.
 Advertising patent medicine in the pecu- liar way in which the proprietor of Kemp's Balsam for Coughs and Colds does, is indeed wonderful. He authorizes all druggists to give those who call for it a sample bottle FREE, that they may tryit before purchasing The Large Bottles are Soc and $l.o0 We certainly would advise a trial. It may save you from consumption.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-05-10
THRAsHED THEIR TEACHERS.
A Revolt Of Male and Female Scholars
That May Break Up a school

Revolt Of Male and Female Scholars
That May Break Up school
Lack Of discipline aud poor management AZ
the whitehill Soldiers Orphan School. near
Harrisburg, Pa, led 10 severe rebellion on
the part Of the scholars. A boy named Wolfe
took oifense Of Principal Kline, who had pun
ished hissweefheart also q scholar and he ~.
saulied Kline. When Manager Thomas inter
fered Wolfe threatened 20 stab hitu. This led
10 Wolfe's arrest and Incarceration IN Carlisle
Jail, from which he wasreleaqed on bail Kline
was arrested on a counter-charge Of assault,
but was at once bailed out
Soon after a crowd Of boys rebelisd on the
ground that they were not given sufficient lib
erty and they completely dcmoralizcd the
school When hymn was started they re-
fused 10 sing. When Manager Thomas prayed
both boys and girls stamped their feet. The
girls were ordered % their rooms and while
they we're going out the boys b0mbarded
the teachers With heavy iukstands, cuttingo one
on the temple and inhlcting others injuries.
That same night four Of the boys fell upon
male teacher and assaulted him. Gov. Beaver
and Capt. Boyer went 70 the school 70 investi-
gate.
The four prisoners were defiant and impu
dent. and encouraged the boys from their ein.
dow 10 acts Of naturalization. Inspector
Grier was sent for, but be could do nothing
with the righleaders Who refused 70 be peni-
tent and deied him. They we're put on bread
and.water diet, and Inspector Grier made
another visit. He found the boys Ia better
frame Of mind and released them There isnO
complaint Of food, clothing or attendance. The
breaking up Of the school Is probable.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-05-10
RE,tY q EvASs. Publishers.
FIFTEEN PG.PLB KILLED.
Women and Children Among the Vic
tins OF the Wind--Housrs Wrecked
A Heavy Han storm Ruin. Cronn.

tins OF the Wind--Housrs WreeEed-
A Heavy Hail storm Ruin. Crops.
A destructive cyclone visited Salt Creek,
in the eastern portion Of Hood county, Texas,
after O'Clock P. NJ.
The beginning Of the serious trouble was at
the residence of Mr.. Lee Rhodes, 70 miles east
of that place. There were about % persons
in the house when the cyclone struck Ms.
Della Carmichael, aged Il years, was Instantly
killed; also Mary Carmichael, eyed one year,
and the little baby Of Mrs. Gibbs.
Mrs. Rhodes and her l9.year-old daughter
Nopa were seriously hurt, and may die. Mrs
Gibbs and her ten.yrar-old daughter Title
were also seriously injured Other children
IN the house were bruised
AT Fall Greek, little further south, John
Msnley's house was wrecked, and he was scti.
ously injured Charles Houston's house was
demolished, and Mrs. Rushing hurt Mrs.
C0mphells house was blown away Mrs.
Serkley 5 house was demolished. and her arm
broken in two places. Mr. ClunF's house was
blown down, and his wife and child hurt. Mr.
Rober,son's house was demolished, and Mrs
Payne hurt.
The other houses wrecked are AT Massey's
l.. McPherson's, J. Woolenlitics, NJ e. Her.
steys and Mr., Brooks The damage to out
houses fences, crops and timber Is very great
Al the little town Of Acton, on the line Of Par
ker and Hood counties. four persons we're
killed and a number seriously injured Many
houses were demolished in that vicinity
AT Robin Creek, in Hood county, eight per-
sons were killed, Eve Of whom belonged 10 the
family Of DR., George Grtfhn. A heavy hail
storm fell throughout this section, doing i'm.
mense damage to crops News from Graham,
in Young county, says heavy hail storm fell
there. The hail completely ruined crops ind
vegetation, wheat, oats and corn being com-
pletely beaten into the ground. The fruit
crop in that section will be ruined.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-05-10
DISASTERS AND CASUALTIES.

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A. HpNAhp EN1LIst' nrakeIlsiii leii llol'
sas ~ -, a,'saUu'e, Al'u' ""V vas e''lsN'
oEoReh WASHINGTON aged =, years, Was
eLushea 70 aeath by h'll OF coal IN poasohs
ShaH al plymouth, Ia
ADoLPHUs RoBERLoY and Frank Wells,
aged L years each we're drowned at sohenee'
heyl New YORK. ihey were returning rom
hshihg UP ana their BOAT eapslfea'
ANTON FORAKER was chopping tall pine
tree at Marengo, Wisconsin and as Il toppled
and fell TO the earth, his two little boys ran
ureetly under II andW crushed to death
FREfGHr train was wrecked az Castro.
vile Station. California. by a misplaced
switch. Fireman Ourmoina was killed and
J. II. Ross and w. ". Craig were badly IN.
jured.
4prropA,, e.o,, p,.i. ,r.,.s ..,.. .h.,
the Red river il higher Than Il has been for Ia
years. There was "a feet Of water In Arthur
CITY The OCCUPANTS of houses mad 10 move
out in boats.
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The IIn;,ai S,o,s s ' ~ ~.
weeI sot - Nv, ,' 49,, 81 ~ iis
evne,i 49, 80 - ~, VA ~ y, H., H.,
and q, e'e VI '''e party u5'"k Vi 'u"s'
- p'u''
BOAT on the lake at Newport, Vermont
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-05-10
lURDEROUS FRENZY OF A LOVER
unrequited Affection Turns to Hatred
and Leads to Suicide.


and Leads TO Suicide.
William H. Guy, aged twenty years, COM
mittted suicide on the farm Of John Murray,
three miles west of Mitchell, Ind, by blowing
out his brains. He obtained employment on
the farm Of Murray as overseer. Guy formed
an attachment for the beautiful daughter Of
Murray, aged eighteen years and the belle Of
the surrounding country. Miss Murray, how
ever, did not reeiproeate. The mans action
soon became so offensive to the family Of Mr..
Murray tbstthey were in constant terror. Muir
ray was afraid TO dismiss him from his posi-
ton Finally matters grew so bad that Miss
Murray was spirited away from home without
the knowledge Of Guy 10 escape his prosecu-
tons. The jealous admirer was in a great rage
when he heard of this and had violent quar-
rel with the father of the young lady. Itendes
in Guys discharge and he at once came to town
and purchase a revolver.
During the day Guy wrote letter saying
that he intended to destroy the whole family
and then himself About eight O'Clock at night
he attempted TO put his plan into execution by
firing through window al Mrs. Murray. A
man named Miller, who was in the house. sp-
peared, when Guy put the revolver to his own
head and pulled the trigger. Miller in his ex-
eitement, fired several shots at Guy, who lay
groaning under cedar tree, six yards from the
door where miller stood. Three Of Miller's
bullets entered Guys body. The coroner was
called, but investigation showed that Guy 3
own bullet had caused his death.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-05-10
RAzED BUILDINGS AND TIMBER
There May Be Many Victims In the SOUTH
ern Part of Georgia.


A dispatch from Augusta, Ga, says: A terri
bic storm passed over South Georgia about
noon, dwelling acres upon acres of fine pine
timbered lands, razing buildings, unroofng
dwellings and knocking fences down. It isim-
possible to give full particulars, as the wires
are down ell along its route, and the news can
not be had until they are repaired.
Ii is known that the cyclone first struck Ca.
milla from the southwest, going northeast,
touching McRae, on the East Tennessee, Viz
ginia and Georgia road. Its route was not very
wide. From the meagre news received from
points in the path Of the storm however, ii ia
learned that al some places where it swoOped
down everything it touched was blown away
At Camillathe roof Of the Hotel Georgia was
blown of, and the entire covering Of Halls
warehouses and Acres store was carried away
A heavy rain followed the wind storm and il
poured through theopen buildings and ruined
the stocks Of the merchants.
Though several people were injured, ii has
not been learned that any one was killed out
right
Tyty, another prosperous littlc town, was
touched by the storm. Very little damage was
done in the town. butthousands Of acres Of fine
timber land have beenswept Of their trees and
the loss will be great. The cabins Of many
negroes were in the track Of the storm and It
is believed that some laborers have lost their
lives in the destruction Of their homes.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-05-10
The Bottom Drops Out of a Lake

In Sheffield, Ala, the new iron town,
curious phenomenon is puzzling le
local scientists From time immemc-ial
lake of considerable depth and covering
several acres of ground has existed and
has been famous fishing resort for
sportsmen. A few weeks since the peo-
pie in the vicinity were panic stricken by
fearful noise and subterranean rumb-
ling as of an earthquake. In the morn
ing it was discovered that the lake had
entirely disappeared, the bottom having
literally dropped out, the water escaping
through hole fifteen feet in diameter.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-05-10
Indians Keeping Bachelors, Hall.

The Portland 0regoaian says: NEARLY
every able-bodied Indian woman of the
Umatilla tribe has left her wigwam and
gone on s. hunt for sheep pelts, which
they remove from dead sheep, bring to
town and sell. The braves are compelled
to lower their dignity by cooking their
own meals, and mourn the loss of their
better halves"
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-05-10
HIS HEAD TAKEN OFF.
Terrible Fate OF Railroad Brakeman
His Bride a widow.

a shocking accident occurred on the Ches-
apeake and Ohio Railroad, at Lynchburg, Va.
Brakeman r. II. swartz fell to the track un-
der the passing cars with his lampin his hand.
His head and one arm was entirely severed
from the body. The cars were moving onf
high plane, and the head Of the unfortunate
man rolled down the thirty-foot embaHkment
70 near the rivers edge. while the body and
severed arm remained on the track. Swartz
WAC tweDty-four years old. and had only been
married three weeks 70 . young Ssnan Of
clifea FeFge.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-05-10
FOREST FIRES SPREAD RUIN.
Minnesota Farmers Struggling yainly q
Save Their Property.

Save Their Property.
Forest frest are raging all over Wright
county, MINI. Timber and marsh lands have
been ablaze for the past three days and cord
wood, fence post and rails are being rapidly
consumed Thousands Of dollars worth of hay
land is being destroyed, everything being so
dry that the rod is burned out to the depth Of
> foot, the land becoming almost worthless.
The efforts Of farmers to prevent the FIRE from
spreading arc almost fruitless, and unless We
have rain soon the losses viii be enormous.
Fierce forest fires, famed by almost a hur.
rieane, are sweeping down on Gulley7er Sta
ton, near Brainerd. Ex-Governor Pillsbury's
extensive lumber mills and the town are
threatened with destruction. The inhabitants
are fighting the fire with desperation, and as.
sissanss Will bs sent from Braissrd.