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Connecticut western news., 1890-10-29
ASHLEY FALLS.

Mrs Ralph Hurlburt went last Mon day to spend few days at her brothers, Walter Chapin's, in Falls Village.
 Miss Kate Heaton, who has been home for few weeks rest, returned to her duties at the Normal in Westfeld last Monday morning
 Mir A. R. Hurlburt's horse, which was injured last week, is doing we'll, and it is thought will regain the use of the injured imb
 MT Alfred Heaton spent last Sunday with his parents here.
 MT G. l.. Bosworth, from Tyringham, presides behind the counter in N. Van Deusen's store.
 MT D. B. Peck, from Winsted, spent few days last week at MT W. F. Sack ett's.
 Mir and Mrs Geo Washburn, from Hartford. Conn.,, visited at MT l.. D.. Moore's last week.
 In the Ashley Falls items of the 18th inst, 1t was incorrectly stated that Mrs Snyder had been visiting at Hillsdale She had been at Copake and returned Monday and was present at the wedding of her sister, Mrs Adella Peck, which occurred on the evening of the 18th at the house of her mother, Mrs l.. Nc Arthur.
Connecticut western news., 1890-10-29
WEDDING BELLS.
Crandan-O'Brien.

The nuptials of Henry c. Crandall, Jr., son of ex-postmaster H. 0. Crandall of Falls Village, Ct., and Miss Martha O'Brien, of Bridgeport, were celebrated at the residence of the brides father, MT Jotham O'Brien, S17 North Avenue, Tuesday evening Oct 21.
 The friends of the groom assembled at 22O and 23O South Avenue where car riages were in readiness at the appoint ed hour to convey the party to and from the elegant residence with its spacious and fine shaded lawns where the we'd ding took place at 6.30 p. m. Rev H. A. Davenport, of the Presbyterian church, assisted by the Rev c. w. Han ma, of Falls Village, performed the cer emony. The spacious parlors were brilliantly illuminated, and as the groom stepped forth to claim his bride elect the sweet reverberations from the Wheeler & Wilson orchestra in the Mendelsohn's wedding march lent a charm to the festivities. The ceremony took place under large floral bell and the parlors were so profusely deco rated with palms and other indigenous plants as to give 1t quite tropical ap- pearance. The ceremony being oyer, the next in order came the wedding re- past. The Bridgeport restauranteur, Andrews, was caterer for the occasion. The guests kept step to the merry music of the orchestra for brief season. The bride was attired in white cord | ed silk trimmed with duchcsse lace and embroidered gauge cut en train with | high cut corsage, and carried boquet of Nephitos roses and wore wreath of orange blossoms and veil The sister of the bride, Miss Emma O 'Brien, acted as bridesmaid and was attired in pale blue faille de franchaise and crepe de ! chein, cut decollette, and carried a boquet of pink roses. Miss Anna H. Crandall, sister of the groom, wore a pink silk and carried a boquet of pink roses Mir c. NJ. Newman, of Washing ton, ID. C., acted as best man
 The gifts were costly, elegant and
 numerous. A brooch containing nit
 diamonds, diamond bracelets, an onyx
 stand, Steinway piano, a cheek of foul
 figures, and a large amoHus of silver
 ware were few of the gift ', \ ,i.monc
 star pin was tie gift of the groom.
 A number of the guests were from
 Boston, Medway, Bridgeport, New
 York, Washington, Falls Village, Nor
 wich, and Amherst, Nova Scotia. Tn,
 bridal pair left on the 9.3O train, amid } shower of rice, on their wedding tou
 and will take up their residence soon ol
 Madison Avenue, New York.
Connecticut western news., 1890-10-29
POINTERS.
Fourteen pigs for sale; see adv't.

Fourteen pigs for sale; see adv't.
 Read the advertisement of dog lost.
 Read what M. Shwartz x Go. say about themselves and about clothing.
 Young man if you want to secure an editorial position, at fair salary, don t fail to read the article headed Editorial Position"
 Soldiers and sailors entitled to pen sion should not fail to read Samuel R. Church's advertisement headed 'Liber- al Pensions.'
 Within 30 seconds yoa can read F. T. Whiting x Sons new advertisement, but you cannot comprehend it within that time. To understand its full mean ing you must visit their store and see their assortment.
Connecticut western news., 1890-10-29
THE HARTEST HOME.

At Pilgrim Church, October 24, 1890.
 Notwithstan ding the rain last Friday evening there was good attendance at the presentation of the missionary corn crop in the Pilgrim church. Sheaves of grain and clusters of corn adorned the platform. The exercises opened by singing Harvest Home , Superintendent Eddy read an appropri- ate chapter of scripture, and then offer ed prayer The choir sang hymn of praise, and then each Sunday school class brought forward the missionary corn " which they had raised during the summer, and presented it and recit- ed passages of scripture. Instructive remarks were made by Messrs D. l.. Peirce and H. N. Adams. A hymn was sung, and then a greeting was given by the little Misses May Scoville and Mary Hanlon, and recitation by Master John Adam. Bringing in the Sheaves was then sung Master Albert Barnes recited When the frost is on the pumpkin :" Recitations were then given by Masters John Hubbard and Arthur Hanlon, and by little Miss Carrie Fuller. State Secr'y Hall gave very interesting and instruc tive address and told the origin and history of the " missionary corn enter prise. The corn presented last Friday evening was the ninth generation from the first ear of corn planted for the mis- sionary cause. John Perry, of South port, originated the idea and practice of planting corn for missionary purposes. Rev Dr Eddy then made some instruc- tive remarks; hymn was sung and then all adjourned to the church parlors where refreshments were served, after which the corn was sold at auction and brought $13. 65. The Harvest Home was an instructive, pleasant and profit able affair.
Connecticut western news., 1890-10-29
STATE WE WS.

The Monumental Bronze company, of Bridgeport, have been awarded the con- tract for building soldiers monument for the town of Orono, Maine. The base of monument to be six feet square and height about eighteen feet. The browning figure will be a life-size statue of an American soldier in the position of ssparade rest" Names of nearly 300 veterans will appear on the monument. J. Edgar Pine of the Winsted monu- mental works has received from granite quarries of Quincy, Mass, a monument for the late William l.. Gilbert. The pedestal, which is nine feet square at the base, is ten feet high, and the obe- fisk, four-sided pillar with pointed top, 22 feet and inches. The whole weighs 40 tons Winsted Herald.
 Shelton, license voting community, through Birmingham saloon keepers who bought voters, so as to get Shelton trade In Collinsville 1t is said that the No License voters are aided by the Bur- lington saloon keepers just over the river to carry the town of Canton for local prohibition. Verify the devil aids the righteous sometimes.-New Hart ford Tribune.
 Four to six gallons have been taken from the Southbury oil we'll, which IS now 1,525 feet deep. It is pretty expen- sive kerosene, costing some $3OOO gallon.
 A person evidently anxious to be on the safe side, recently called on Post master Kinney to inquire if under the new law regarding lotteries, newspapers containing marriage notices could be sent through the mails. ls.-Hartford Courant.
 Dr David W. Knowles and wife were sentenced at Litchfeld last Friday to ten years each and their son George to seven years, for shooting John J. Waters at Lanesville, September lU. Judge Thayer, in delivering sentence said that the state had clearly shown that the boy was strongly urged to shoot Waters by his parents, who told him after he had killed Waters to shoot again and kill Jay Knowles, at whom the first shot was fired.
 Leslie Curtis, for attempting to kill Waldo Latham, his rival in a love affair, was sentenced at Lltchheld last we'd nesday to one year in the county jail.
 The following persons have been ap pointed Post-Surgeons for Litchfeld county to determine exemptions from military duty by the standard of disa bility prescribed by the Surgeon-Gener- all C. O. Belden, Litchfeld; William Bissell, Salisbury J. c. Barker, New Milford Edward H. Welch. Winches ter; Leander Y. Ketcham, Woodbury Edward Sanford, Cornwall; William Woodruff, Thomaston William l.. Platt, Torrington; Eugene c. French, Watertown; Orlando Brown, Wash ington. --..
 Charles Borjensen, of New Milford, charged with complicity with his brother, Andrew Borjensen, in the mur- der of Emma Anderson, of New Milford, has been liberated from jail at the direc- tion of the State Attorney, there being but little evidence against him. The case of Andrew has been continued to give his counsel time to take dispositions in Sweden regarding insanity in the prisoners family.
Connecticut western news., 1890-10-29
COchrane.

Tie wedding bells rang out joyously for West Cornwall' Conn. last Wednes- day, a most perfect autumnal day. Accordingly at p. m. 8 large company of invited guests assembled at the resi- dence of Mir and Mrs R. N. Cochrane to witness the marriage of their daughter Jennie to Arthur o. Gregory, of Tashua Hill. The ceremony, with ring, was admirably performed by Rev J. H. Plerpont, under pretty bower of ever greens and autumn leaves.
 The bride was attired in handsome dress of white La Gloria, with veil and
Connecticut western news., 1890-10-29
Sage HOllister.

Miss Marion Hollister was married at New Marlboro, Mass, on Wednesday Oct p, to MT B. Frank Sage, of Brews- ter, N. Y. The ceremony took place at the home of the brides parents and was performed by the Rev MT Field. The bride was attired in cream colored silk with white tulle veil and orange blos- sons. MT and Mrs Sage left for their home in Brewster on Saturday.
Connecticut western news., 1890-10-29
SHEFFIELD.

Rev E. c. Warren left on Monday for New York, where he will spend the week, and will visit other places in that vicinity ..... The many friends of Rev c. W. Nc Pherson, of Highland Mills, N. Y., q former pastor of the M. B. church here, are glad to greet him with his wife and little daughter, among us again, as they are spending few days in town. ....... The Friendly Union will open at Memorial hall Friday even- ing, November '. -. The road is being made, and concrete sidewalk is to be put down from the postoffice corner down to our new depot, which, when it is finished, will be great pleasure and satisfaction to all.
Connecticut western news., 1890-10-29
TGUeZerS' Guide.
Housatonic Railroad.

HOusatOnic Railroad. MAIN LINE.l
 June II, 1890. Passenger trains leave Canaan, GOING NORTH g 40 a. m, for Pittsfleld, North Adams also Albany, via State Line. 2 S() D m for Pittsfeld, with through car TOT State Line. Connecting for the West. 22 n. m.. New York limited Express, with through Drawing Room Car and Coaches for Pittsfeld, connecting via. State Line for Albany. 1O,15 a. m., Sunday Mail for Pittsheld.
 LEAVE CANAAN, GOING SOUTH. 7.O7 a. m., for Bridgeport. $40 a. m., for Bridgeport and New York a.ss D. m., for Bridgeport, with through car. 8.21 D, m., Milk for Bridgeport. 5.24 D. m., New York limited Express, with through Drawing Room Car and Coaches to New York.
 6. 30 D. m., for Bridgeport and New York;. Sunday Milk, S.45 p. m.. for Bridgeport ana New York.
 Connections are made at Brookheld Junc- tion with trains to and from panDury.
 WM. Fl. STEVENSON,
 vice-Pres't. and Genl Manager.
 4. ". P112u,. Gen. pass. Agt,
Connecticut western news., 1890-10-29
CORNWALL CENTER.

George Lathrope, of Danbury, is visiting friends in this vicinity. .. . Miss Charlotte Harrison, who has been in Ohio for more than Q year, returned last Wednesday, . George A. Wheaton attended the democratic convention at Falls Village, Thursday Weddings seem to be the order of the day. It is reported that one is to occur in this quiet little hamlet before long.
Connecticut western news., 1890-10-29
GREAT HARRINGTON.

The democrats hold their first rally of the campaign at the town hall Fri day evening. The speakers are George D. Alden, of Boston, and H. w. Ely, of Westfeld.
 Congressman Rockwell, of Pittsfeld, addressed the republicans and others at the town hall Monday evening.
 Thirty-six new names were added to the list of voters last Wednesday.
 A fire escape in the shape of stair way of yellow pine has been built in the rear of the Sumner building.
Connecticut western news., 1890-10-29
M, SHW ARTZ &C0'S READY MADE CLOTHING

the safest buy With every garment guarantee of full value. To deal with reliable parties afford great satisfaction purchasers It has been aim for gain the confidence of and have believe have succeeded the faces after At the present time have unusually fine variety of Suits and Overcoa of the better grades which offering to the trade at very low prices Our Chdrens Department filled with the Choicest Selection ever seen
 in this market In Hats and Furnishings exhibit the
 largest selection o novelties possible and prices that will
 prove inducing. aa-.. -sa.r..la
Connecticut western news., 1890-10-29

corsage boquet of beautiful roses. The maids of honor were Misses Ina Bell Gregory and Agnes Cochrane, the little sisters of the bride and groom, who were also dressed in white, carrying baskets of flowers.
 Gifts were numerous and elegant, comprising many useful as we'll as orna- mental. After congratulations, deli cious wedding repast was served. The newly married left on the p. m. train amid profuse shower of rice and good wishes for their new home at Tashua, near Bridgeport
Connecticut western news., 1890-10-29
NEW MARLBORO,

Miss Helen Bergman is still quite sick. IT. H. Clark and his wife have returned from an extended trip up the country .. Mrs Fannie Richardson ex- poets to spend the winter in New Hamp- shire with her son, Rev J. A. Ticknor. '::... Mrs Hattie Pixley, of Norfolk, is visiting relatives in this village ..... Michael Donovan and family have moved to Naugatuck, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1890-10-29
MILL RIVER.

Rev 0. c. Carpenter, from Andover, preached the morning sermon in the Congl church last Sunday V. Mrs Will Pease is spending Q couple of weeks with the Doctors family here. -. Hon F. w. Rockwell addressed small audi ence at the town hall Friday evening. The rain prevented people from getting out ... Invitations are out for the Rhoades-Sheldon wedding to take place next Thursday noon, at the home of the brides father, Isaac Rhoades.
Connecticut western news., 1890-10-29
Ask Your Friends About It.

Ask Your Friends About It.
 Your distressing cough can be cured. We know it because Kemps Balsam within the past few years has cured so many coughs and colds in this community. Its remarkable sale has been won entirely by it's genuine merit. Ask some friend who has used it what he thinks of Kemp's Balsam. There is no medicine so pure, none so effective. Large bottles soc and $1 at all druggists. Sample bottle free.
Connecticut western news., 1890-10-29
BORN.

RowLEY-At New Haven, Oct 19, a daughter to MT and Mrs Geo L. Rowley, formerly of Sharon.
Connecticut western news., 1890-10-29
EDITORIAL POSITION,
IMPORTANT! !!

We have this year bought very large and complete assortment of Piano, Banquet and Standard Lamps, in all the new and improved styles. When wanting anything in the Lamp line, give us call Never was our stock more complete in Drugs, Patent Medicines, and Toilet Articles than now. Also Brass Bird Cages, Trusses, Potash in bulk, etc., etc. Any order sent by mail will receive prompt and careful attention.
Connecticut western news., 1890-10-29
LOS

GTRAYED From the premises of the sub- D scriber, on Oct 24th., black and tan shepherd dog, IA months old. Finder will be liberally rewarded by returning him to owner.
 CHARLES COUCH,
 New Marlboro. Mass.
Connecticut western news., 1890-10-29
LIBERAL PENsIONs!

Owing to long residence and extensive ac- quaintance in Litchfield Co.,, am prepared to be of great use to soldiers and sailors in the prosecution of their claims. CIRCULARS AND ADVICE FREE. Samuel R. Church !, 344 D St.. h. w., Washington, D. c.
Connecticut western news., 1890-10-29
M MAR REED.

MARBLE-HAzEN-AtA Auburn N. Y., Oct 22d, at the residence of the brides aunt, Mrs s. J. Terrell, by Rev Wm H. Hubbard MISS Georgiana Mills Hazen to MT George Flu gene Marble, both of New Hartford
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1890-07-30
sHoRT.LlYEp LIRERTY.
Two Prisoners BreAK Out OF . vermoist
Jail, but are Recaptured within o Few

Two Prisoners BreAk Out Of . VormorN
Z Jail, but are Rocaptured within Few
Hours. Nn
MONTPELIER, VT, July 2s.-The most
daring jail delivery committed In this
vicinity for years occurred here Satur-
day night, when four desperate prison
ers escaped from Washington County
Jail by saving out the grating Of . win
dow. The men were j. M. Weaver, i'm
prisoned for horse stealing; William
jenkins, committed for attempted rape;
James Halborn, committed for highway
robbery; Peter Amour, committed for
keeping house Of ill-fame. Weaver is
desperate character. He nearly killed
the sheriff when the latter arrested
him.
When the jailor looked in on the pris-
oners at ten o'clock Saturday night all
four were apparently asleep In their
cells, but 1t turns out they had placed
dummies in their beds and were prob
ably concealed in the water closet.
About midnight it was discovered that
the men were gone. Sheriff Atherton
organized search. At Ave o'clock Sun.
day afternoon the pursuing party wired
that they had captured jenkins and
Amour at Hartford, VT. Weaver wai
arrested early in the morning on train
at Essex Junction. Halborn was ar
rested at Richmond, VT.
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AT THEIR OWN TERMS.
Worlds Fair Commissioners Oner Good
Positions to Superintendent OF Census
Porter and Prof. Goode.

Worlds Fair Commissioners Oncr Good
Positions to Superintendent OF Census
Porter and Prof. Goode.
WASHINGTON, July 2S.-The commits
sioners OF the Worlds Fair during their
recent visit to this city rendered to Hon.
Robert P. Porter, now Superintendent
OF the Census, the position Of chief OF
the bureau Of awards, and to Prof. @.
Brown Goode, now assistant secretary OF
the Smithsonian Institution and In
charge OF the National Museum, the po-
sition OF chief of the bureau Of classia-
cation and catalogue for the forthcom-
ing exposition. Next to the Director
Generalship Of the fair, these are the
mostimportant positions connected with
the exhibition.
The bureau OF awards during the Con-
tennial OF 1879 was in charge Of General
Francis A. Walker and the bureau OF
classification and catalogue in charge OF
Mr.. Dorsey Gardner. 1t is not known
definitely whether Mr.. Porter or Prof.
iioode have accepted the positions tend
cred. II is understood that their new
iuties will not interfere with those Of
their present positions. 1t is not known
what salary will be paid these gentle
mon, but as the commission are anxious
10 obtain their services they have prac'
tically determined to let them namt
| their own terms
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RLACKMAILER SHOT.
An Inventor Ends the Prosecutions Of
Lawyer BY Fiiilag Him with Col

An Inventor Ends the Prosecutions Of n
Lawyer BY Fiiiiag Him with Cold
Lead. Era
FRESNO, Cal, July ss-John D. Fiske,
lawyer, and manager OF the Opera
house here, was shot and instantly
killed Saturday night by Joseph I.
Stillman, an inventor. The men met
in front OF the Grand Central Hotel and
became involved in quarrel Several
blows were struck and then Fiske turned
and ran up the street. closely followed
by Stillman, who carried revolver In
his hand. As they ran stillman fred
three shots at Fiske, the last shot fa-
tally wounding the fleeing man. Still
man was arrested. Fiske was taken In
TO store, where no died as soon as he
was laid on the door. S t
Stillman claims that the shooting
grew out OF an attempt OF Fiske to
blackmail him. He says Fiske has been
demanding half an interest in certain
patents. threatening that unless Still
man gave him such an interest he would
tell Mrs. Stillmsn OF the alleged intimacy
of her husband with another woman.
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WASHINGTON BUDGET.
Tariff Discussion to be Resumed
This Week in the Senate.
Uncertainty as to When the River
and Harbor Bill VIII Come Up.

Three Contested Election Cases to be
Passed Upon by tho House OF Represent-
atives. 3a..e
WARRINGTON, July 2S.-The Senate
has finally set about the discussion OF
the tariff bill In earnest, having dis
posed of all the appropriation bills with
the exception Of the Deficiency bill,
which has not yet been received from
the House. Rll OF the appropriation
bills have gone to the President with
the exception Of the Indian bill, which
passed the Senate and now goes into
conferences; the Fortiacations bill,
which this week Is in conference; the
Sundry Civil bill. which has passed both
houses and will 20 into conference this
week, and the Deficiency bill, which Is
now on the House calendar. There Is
very little TO interfere with the continu-
GUS discussion Of the tariff bill, there-
fore, except the River and Harbor bill.
No determination has been reached
about taking up the River and Harbor
bill, and during the early part OF the
coming week the. consideration OF the
tariff bill will proceed regularly each
day. .-es
The Republican members OF the Com
mittee on Privileges and Elections have
almost completed the consideration Of
the Federal Elections billand they will
be prepared TO report to caucus In the
near future. II this caucus Is held be'
fore the end OF this week, an order oil
business may be agreed upon which will
displace the tariff bill for the River and
Harbor bill.
Reports on election cases are matters
OF privilege in the House and may be
called up at any time. For several
weeks past the Elections Committee ha
had three cases ready for settlements
but although anxious to have them dis
posed Of, the committee deferred to th'
wishes Of the Committee on Rules AM
allowed other matters to intervene
This week. however, the committee ha
determined TO have its innings and
will call up the first OF its cases O.
Tuesday; or as soon as the Sundry Civi
hill Ia out of the way
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1890-07-30

New ROCHELLE, N. Y, July ss.-Pa-
shello Bouchette, an Italian, shot and
killed Francisco Frank, aged thirty,
yesterday afternoon. Frank was mar
ried about seven months ago to young
Italian girl and Bouchette has been In
iatuated with Mrs. Frank for some time.
Sunday afternoon Bouchette went To
Franks house and advised Mrs. Frank
10 leave her husband and go and live
with him. Frank ordered Bouchette
out OF the house and attempted 70 put
him out, whom Bouchette drew reyol-
yer and hred four shots into Frank,
killing him instantly. Bouchette was
arraatad
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mullonalre charged with Murder.

ST. LOUIS, July 0s.-John H. Douglas,
the millionaire president OF the Knapp,
Stout & Co. Lumber Company, was ar
rested Sunday afternoon on the charge
OF murder. Two weeks ago Charles
Dost, lumber piler, came home from
the yards with o fractured skull and
told his wife that Douglas had struck
him with a club because he dropped q
valuable oak plank beneath a wagon.
Dost died yesterday Douglas gave
bond in the sum OF 5000 and was re-
leased from jail. He said he had no
trouble with Dsst and denies that he
struck him.
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co,i.pse Of q crowded Pavilion.

IRoSwooD, Mich, July ga serious
accident occurred Saturday at the out
ing Of the Grand Lodge Of Sons OF ST.
George at this place. About 600 people
were in the pavilion, structure raised
fifteen feet above the ground, when,
without warning, II fell, precipitatiug
the mass OF human beings TO the ground.
For a moment there was stiffness, and
then acry Of terror was sent up by the
struggling Victims. willing hands went
10 the relief ut once. The major por-
tion were more scared than hurt but
many wore badly injured