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Connecticut western news., 1890-04-09

RESTRICT of Salisbury, ss. Probate Court, U March 18th. 1890.
 Estate of Franklin Spurr, late of Sheffield, county of Berkshire and state of Massachu- setts. deceased. leaving estat. in said district. The court of probate for the district of Salisbury hath limited and allowed months from the date hereof for the creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims for settlement. Those who neglect to present thelr accounts, properly attested, within said time, will be debarred 8 recovery. All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make immedi- ate payment 10 .
 DWIGHT BOARDMAN, Executor. Address Sheffield, Mass.
Connecticut western news., 1890-04-09
Subscription 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 MT 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 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.
Connecticut western news., 1890-04-09

Angelo Distasio, one of gang Italian laborers at work for the railroad con- pany at East Norwalk, was killed, Thursday, by the falling of large rock, that became loose from it's fastepings to a derrick by which it was being hoisted. Distasio's son was working in the same gang at the time.
Connecticut western news., 1890-04-09
nIsTRICT of Canaan, ss. Probate Court

nISTRICT of Canaan, ss. PrObate Court, V April 9th, A. D. 1890.
 Estate of Robert Holmes, late of 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 said estate as per application on file will appear. ORDERED, That such application be heard 1t the Probate office in said North Canaan, on the 18th day of April, 800, at o'clock in the afternoon, and that notice of the time and place of such hearing be given by pub Western News, public newspaper having d circu,ation in said district
 Certified from Record.
 JACOB B. HARDENBERGH, Judge
Connecticut western news., 1890-04-09

nISTRICT of Cornwall, ss Probate court, sD March 1st., 1890.
 Estate of Seymour Johnson, late of Cornwall, in said District deceaseI.
 The Court of Probate for the District of Cornwall hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof, for the credl- tors 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 per- sons indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment to
 JULIA A. JOHNSON, Executrix.
Connecticut western news., 1890-04-09
OLIVE SPEED SUPERIOR COURT,

LICCHUBIU CO.,
 Jos. A. BUTTERFLY. April 1st, 1890. Upon the complaint aforesaid, it appearing to and being found ny the subscribing autho- rity that the defendant is absent from this State, and is in parts unknown, therefore ORDERED that notice of the pendency of laid complaint be given by publishing this order in the Connecticut Western News, a newspaper printed in the County of Litchfield, two weeks successively, commencing on or before the 9th day of April, 1890.
 Dated at New Milford, April 1st, 189O
 DWIGHT c. KILBOURN,
 .-.' ... Clerk of the Superior Court
Connecticut western news., 1890-04-09
SWIFT'S Wild Cherry COUGH BALSAM

ITS THE best possible remedy for a Stubborn l Cough, whether it results from the induen- "a or not. er- .. 4. tgs,
 It allays the irritation and inflammation and stops tickling in the throat.
 It soothes the cough; 1t heals the lungs; it purif1es the blood, and it is pleasant to take: It is 8 scientific combination of WILD CHERRY and other valuable curative parks. herbs and roots, and IS THE BEST COUGH REMEDY IN THE WORLD.
 Office of P. & F. Cnrbin, Manufacturers of
 Hardware
 New Britain, Conn.,, Jan. 31, 1890.
 Messrs Talcott, Frisbie x Co.,, Hartford, Ct {: Gentlen,nn-I desire to say most emphati- cally that Sw1FTs WILD CHERRY COUCH BAIsAM is the best and suresJ cure for a cough ever saw. The grip left me with . cough which was simply terrible. obtained u bottle of this Balsam and it gave relief immediately, and has been of the greatest benefit to me since. commenced to improve at once. Other members of my family had about the same experience. l shall always keep it in the house hereafter, as would not be without it. Yours Respectfully,
 ts -"E CHARLES F. CORBIN.
 CT have sold more of Swift's Wild Cherry Cough Balsam than of any six cough prepara tiops combined" E. w. MERRIAM, Ideal Pharmacy, Bristol Conn,
 AGPrice 25 cents at all druggists.
Connecticut western news., 1890-04-09
KENT.

J. Berry and family, who have occu pied the Congl parsonage during the winter, have gone back 10 their farm at North Kent.
 MT and Mrs R. Frisbie have moved into their village residence, recently purchased of Dea Conn.
 Mir and Mrs A. s Lane have moved back to Kent, from New Milford.
 D DeMusey moves into MT Hiram Stones house. Several other families are also on the move.
 w. Welsh, of Bridgeport, visited relatives here last week, and tired his luck in some of the celebrated trout brooks in this region.
 A lawsuit was the principal object of interest and subject of comment among our people last week. A number of our worthy and respected citizens were called upon to bear witness for or against their neighbour, and were obliged to journey to New Milford, where the court was held. They were very sorry to be obliged to go, but somehow they did not look sorry.
 A very sad death has occurred in our midst Little Bessie Finn was attacked with that dread disease, diptheria in sn malignant form that all efforts to save her were vain, and her brief life ended Wednesday, April 3. Burial at New Milford Thursday morning As yet there is known to be only one other case and it is hoped this may be the only one.
 Easter, bright, clear, beautiful Servi- ces in the churches were appropriate for the day. At St Andrews the floral decorations were beautiful, and arranged with the excellent taste always displayed by the ladies of the society. The new lecturn, presented by the Sunday school, is handsome piece, and with the new draperies of the communion table adds beauty to the church. At Congl church flowers were in abundance and the arrangement and decoration pronoun ced to be the best ever displayed there Rev MT Wrght's sermon was most excellent, from the text '' He is risen. !" There was full attendance Children s service in the evening. Quickly following the release from Lent. entertainments are in order. The members of Mt Algo lodge, I. O. G. T. gave one at the hall Monday evening The programme consisted of music, ! which was very fine, recitations, dia- logues, etc., all we'll rendered, even though the seven sisters did go up in smoke and nearly choked the audience and there was time between the acts to go out and take drink, had 1t not been 8 strictly temperance audience. The I. l O. G. T's are to be congratulated that their labor has not been in vain and that the affair was altogether success
Connecticut western news., 1890-04-09
nIsTRICT of Salisbury, ss. Probate Court II J Moroh th 12Q0


 Estate of David Boomer, IT,, late of Salis- bury, in said district, deceased.
 The Court oI 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, 1 properly attested, within said time, will be debarred recovery. All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make immedi- ate payment to
 BLA CHE B. BLOOMER, Administratrix. Address Falls Village, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1890-04-09
DIsTRICT of Salisbury, ss. Probate court

nISTRICT of Salisbury, ss. Probate court, RApril 4th, 189O.
 Estate of Frederick P. Brink, late of Salis- bury, 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 credi- tors 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 per- sons indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment to
 ROBERT LITTLE, Executor. Addraas Canaan Conn
Connecticut western news., 1890-04-09

RESTRICT of Sharon, ss. Probate Court, DMarch 18th. A. D 1890.
 Estate f Caroline Lake, late of Sharon, in said district, deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the District o1 Sharon 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 at ested, within said time, will be debarred a recovery. All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make imme. diate payment to.
 CHARLES Fl. SHEARS, Executor. Addroes sharon. Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1890-04-09
.TaIcott Fri6bie & Co.,, E l. HARTFORD, CONN.,
Wednesday,, .Apri1 9th. SPRING JACKETS, WRAPS . AND CAFES.

A dainty, pretty, perfect fitt- ing Garment is a pleasure to the owner and is not always easily found; but with an assortment of nearly a thous- and to select from and a little skill in fitting and adjusting, we are able to please a great many people.
 Five new lots of garments arrived yesterday, among them are some of tue handsomest Jackets we have seen, with richly Embroidered Vests and Tinsel, Appliqne and other fine trimmings.
 Also another lot of long gar ments for children.
 Reefers and Jackets are used by Girls of all ages. and we have them from $l.25 up You'll be surprised to find how good a garment we can sell you for a small sum.
 |LUCKEY, PLATT & CO.,, Poughkeepsie, N. Y.
Connecticut western news., 1890-04-09
Law. Respecting Newspapers,

Printed for the benefit of those who think that ordering paper stopped absolves them from paying up arrearages:-
 "f subscribers refuse or neglect to take their paper from the post-ofice to which they are di- rected they held responsible until they hav' settled their bills and ordered their papers uiscoD- tiuued.
 "Subecribers who do not give express nonce to the coutrsr, considered as wishing to eontinu' their subscriptions.
 WIf subscribers order the discontinuance oftheir paper the publishers may continue to send them Qutfl all arrears are maid
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-12-25
The Charity Bail.

The Charity Ball committee have made ar
engagements which should assure brilliant
and enjoyable party next Monday evening.
Gilbert has been rehearsing new music
which will be rendered by an orchestra of
ten picked musicians. An extra room has
been engaged for the gentlemen and the
apartment adjoining the main hall will be
used for tea room. This with the card
room and smoking room above will accom-
modata comfortably large party and allow
those who do not wish to dance all the even
log an opportunity to play cards. The
committee have mailed tickets to many Of
their friends who it was not convenient to
call upon, but who they felt assured would
wish to purchase them. As it is very neces
sary to know the exact number sold in o.
der to arrange for the supper, all who hSe
not acknowledged the receipt OF these TX
cts will oblige the management by dol SC
at Onca
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-12-25

The Providence Journal speaks as follows
of the attempted suicide of the woman
whose name was announced as Mrs. Julia
Mcdonald of Portland, at Fall River by
drowning:
'The woman who attempted to drown her
self In this city on Monday night told the au
thorities at the hospital that she was Mrs.
William Simpson and that she belonged in
Boston. Her sister, who was accompanying
her to Philadelphia by boat. arrived here
from Newport In the morning and the two
left for New York last evening. The story
OF Waterman UHearn, who rescued Mrs.
Simps u, Is interesting. He says: Il was
returning from the Ferry street station at
$50 and as passed over TIRE bridge noticed
a woman standing on the east size. She
asked me IL she was In Fall River and re-
piled that she was, and 10 a lonely quarter
of Fall River. tried to persuade her to &C.
company me to Agent Ackley's Office, but
she refused until showed my cOnstable's
badge. We started for the steamboat wharf
and | stopped moment at the tender 5
shanty at the crossing to leave lantern [
was carrying. When came out the woman
was half way to the Print Works tower, run
ming at the top of her speed. hurried after
her and as she reached the middle of the
bridge she climbed the rail and threw her.
self head first into the water. clint ed
over, too, and hanging by one hand was Just
able to reach her dress. My cries brought
Timothy Shea, night Waterman at the Iron
Works mill, to the scene. aud together we
managed to save the woman"
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A WOMAN BADLY BURNED
AND Several Firemen injured While
Responding 70 an Alarm.
A Small Fire which Caused a Good
Deal of Trouble.

Inc alarm of FIRE from box Az. at 10 40
last night called the department to Cor.
nam corner. A lively blaze was found in
tenement In the second story of the wood
on mouse, NO. % Centre street, owned bv
tne Richardson Wharf Company, Among
Tue nrst OF the firemen to reach the room in
whieh was the fire was Assistant Engineer
nay. lie was cropping his way through the
smoke when he discovered someone lying
unconscious on the floor Ray lifted the
body and succeeded in getting it into the
hallway The person proved to be Mrs
James Sullivan. who occupied the tenement.
She was taken into an adjoining house and a
physician called.
Mrs. Sullivan, besides being unconscious,
was badly burned about the hands and back,
and her hair was partially burned off, She
did not fully recover her senses before being
removed to the hospital. As near as could
be made out from the little she said, the
woman was lying on her bed, smoking II
this was $50, the probable cause of the fire
would be the sparks which fell from the
woman's pipe. But when found the woman
was some distance from the bed, and the
iremen said the bed did not look as if any
body had lain there. 1t looked to them as if
the fire had run along behind the partition
and broken out near where Mrs. Sullivan
was found. The less by the fire is small,
and Mrs. Sullivan's injuries are probably
not dangerous.
The apparatus did not fare vlry we'll in
| responding to the alarm. The streets, in
| places, were as smooth as glass, the horses
were disposed to 60 fast, and were hard to
control. This state Of things resulted in
the capsizng OF Eagle truck, which is now
kept in the house on India street. The
truck went down India street, and turned
into Middle The driver, William d. Low
cry, says the forward runners crossed the
street railroad tracks all right, but the rear
sled caught. and in twinkling the truck
went over on its side, scattering the men
who were riding on it. smashing one of the
ladders and breaking the top rail Off Low
cry dislocated or broke one of his fingers,
Timothy (. Quinlan sprained his ankle and
Assistant Engineer Thomas Paine was
thrown half way across the road being bad.
ly shaken up The truck was at once right
| ed, and was soon after at the fire.
Fred Burnham, who was driving the hose
| cart of Machigonne ompany, was thrown
from his seat in turning a corner. He
caught the cross-bar, and saved himself
from going under the runners. The horse,
In response to his drivers shout of whoa,
brought the team to standstill. Burnham
escaped with some painful bruises.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-12-25
Services at 8 and 1890 a
Lejeal'S Mass.
chrIstmas Services.

Today Is Christmas and the PRESS extends
to all its readers Merry Christmas.
At the several Episcopal and Catholic
churches there will be appropriate services.
At the Catholic Cathedral first mass will be
celebrated at a. M, second mass at a. M,
pontiical hig1 mass at 1890 a. m, children 8
benediciion at 8 p. ~, and pontfcal vespers
at D. m At St. Stephens church there
will be service at 1880 a. NJ. At st. Luke's
Cathedral at q. m and 1890 at Pine
street at 730 p. m. There will be singing
recitatioDs aud dialogues. and gifts will be
provided for the poor.
The Portland Yacht Club have decorated
their club house very prettily, and will have
a smoke talk this afternoon.
At 11.45 a. m. st. Alban Commandery will
meet at the st. Julian and remember mem
bers of the order all over the world
At Portland Theatre there will be per-
formances afternoon and evening.
At Gilbert's hall there will be Christmas
ball.
The Prebls Chapel Christmas exercises
will take place at 730 p. m.
The pubic offices will be closed as usual
on holiday and the post Office will be open
only at the usual holiday hours.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-12-25
''HA vi LIN -
The New Hand Made Cigar.

Incidentally we would call attention TO the
opinion Of the Bon, Hannibal Hamln.
BANGOR, April IS, 1897.
MR.. NJ. j. FORD:
Dear SiT-I have tested the cigars OF your man.
ufacture which You presented me, and ind them
excellent article. Having been q smoker for
more than fifty years, / ought to know a good
cigar. as 1 regard yours. Yours truly,
HANNIBAL HAMLIN,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-12-25
Hannibal VIII Sc There.

The Republican Club of New York is
making arrangements for the dinner to be
given at Delmonico's on the anniversary of
Abraham Lincoln's birth, February II. Let
tiers have been received from several we'll
known Republican speakers who promise to
be present and speak to toasts. The COM
mlttee does not care to make public any of
the names at present. except that of the ven-
cradle exVice President of theUnited States,
Hannibal Hamlin, Lincoln's associate on the
first successful national Republican ticket.
Although Mr.. Hamlin has passed his S1st
year he is still hale and robust. and agrees
to be on hand for the dinner if he is alive on
February r. He wrote the committee that
he would come eff he had to come in a pal
ace car" very unusual mode of travelling
for him.
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A handsome Present.

The employees of M"ssrs. Cloudy & Kent
united yesterday in the presentation to Mr..
Lewis A. Cloudy, the senior member of the
firm, of rich and beautiful gold Masonic
jewel, combining the Royal Arch Chapter
aud Knights Templar emblems in most ex.
quisite workmanship. The harmony and
good fellowship prevailing between employ
ers and employees of the establishment rem
dered this testimonial equally gratifying to
the donors as to the recipient Mr.. Cloudy
was completely surprised, and values this
expression of confidence and kindly feeling
prevailing In the various departments of the
estabIis hment beyond price. '0~
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John MILLER & Co.,
MANUFACTURERS,
Boston, Mass.

For sale by the following well known cigar
dealers In Portland:
Geo 4. Woodbury. a. Son. Portland, Bruns-
wick and Bangor; John Csx. two stores; Geo.
O.. Hsmst-d; w. w. Whipple q Co.; ID. w.
Heseisise a. CO., ID. p Ucssiischy; j. u.
simm ms & Hammond; III. A. Harding,
A. Y. Marsh.
M. J. FORD, Gen. Agent.
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Cumberland National Bank.

cumberland national Bank.
TENHE annual meeting Of the stockholders of the
Il Cumberland National Bank, of Portland.
Will be held at their banking room on To ESDAY,
the thirteenth day of January, 1891 at ten o'clock
a. NJ, for the choice Of directors for the ensuing
year and the transaction Of any other business
that may legally come before them.
W. II. SOULE. Cashier.
Portland, Dec. IL, 1890.
decI2 dim
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-12-25
Licensed Under a False Name.

United States Marshal Saunders of Port
land, was in Gardiner Tuesday and arrested
George A. Mcnamara. The latter has taken
out United States license to sell liquor at
No. GO Water street In Gardiner under the
name Of Granville Parks. Several other
cases similar in character have recently
been settled by the parties taking out the Ii
censes in their own name Mcnamara came
to Portland with Marshal Saunders. He
was arraigned before the commissioner and
his case was continued for a week. The
government propose to make liquor dealers
conduct their business in their own names
and is rapidly doing away " It'll the old time
Dractices
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-12-25
a Horse rhief Captured.

( Tuesday evening word was received atshe
police station that horse and team we're
missing from o'Neil's stable on E'~ rect.
At about o'clock Fridey morni; : SIicer
Moore saw man evidently badly 1hoxi.
Gated in team on Lincoln street He !rove
him to the station in the team, whichnpon
Investigation turned out to be the yNeil
team. When Mr.. ONel found out wb the
thief was he declined to prosecute hb, but
he went before the court upon COMPLAINT of
Officer Moore and was fined for btoxica-
tiOn .~s
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-12-25
ElectIors of offIcofs.

At regular meeting of Cumberland Ceun'
Gil No, 81. United Fellowship, the following
named officers were elected: Directors,
Sewell C. Ripley; vice director, Mrs, Josie
johnson; instructor, Mrs. Amanda Hill
secretary. Frank b. Jordan; collector, A. K.
McGrinRle; treasurer, Mrs. Mary E. Ames /;
guide. John c. Porter; warden. Dominic k
Jordan sentinel, A. Judson Canary social
committee, Mrs F. B. Jordan, Mrs. johnson,
Il. ). Burnham, Mary z. Ames, Mrs. M
Abbie Lane; trustees, T. P. Reals. w. A.
Allen, ID. Jordan.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-12-25
BRIEF JOTTtNCS.

A Merry Christmas.
THE PRESS WILL BE ISSUED AS USUAL
TOMORROW.
The post office carriers are we'll loaded
down these days.
At the byssinian church there will be a
hristmas tree today.
The American Express yesterday handled
some thirty tons of matter, mostly Christmas
gifts.
The semi monthly meeting of the W. G. T.
u. will be held December Goth, at 511 ex-
change street, at 2.3O p. m.
Another fine winters day yesterday. The
shopping mania kept well up and the streets
were crowded.
Christmas Eve was one of the finest foo
years. The moon shone brilliantly and the
street was filled with the gay laughter of
shoppers.
A man acted suspiciously near the Union
station yesterday, trying the different house
doors with bunch of keys he had in his
hand. He was intoxicated. He was taken to
the station.
The Boston & Maine has put into force an
other rs cent cut in second class passenger
fares from Boston to Chicago. This reduc.
ton makes the drop In fares since the tight
began SO, from $l6.25 to $1325.
At the various depots the trains were heavy
and late yesterday. The various express
companies have had all that they could ham
die with justice to themselves. The business
Is about the same as last year.
Two schooners cleared for Cuba yesterday,
an occurrence that is quite rare at this port.
One was the c. ]. Willard. Capt. Yorke, for
Ponce, and the other was the Edward Waite,
also Capt. Yorke, for Matanzas. They took
out cargoes of shocks.
The large and heavy increase of business
at Westbrook Junction during the fiscal year
just closed has obliged General Manager Pay
son Tucker to make the following changes in
his staff there F. NJ PatteD, formerly freight
agent, has been appointed general agent; G.
A. Freeze, local freight agent; 81. S. Webb,
ticket agent.
It's cOnomical-Brussels soap,