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Connecticut western news., 1890-10-15
WEST CORNWA ALL.

Mrs T. s. Gold is visiting friends in Hartford and vicinity .... Rev J. H. Pierpont and family are enjoying their annual vacation with friends in New Haven .... Miss Julia Wickwire &C., companied Mrs Hubbard to New York last week. Mrs A. D. Warner, of Woodbury, spent last week with friends in this village. Charles D. Ocain, of Bridgeport, spent Sunday at home. -. MT and Mrs Earl Stevens, of Brook field, are visiting old friends here the present week. :. Miss Hattie Sheldon, of Millerton, N. l., is with Miss Bessie Ocain for couple of weeks -. MT Fred Gamsby, of Bridgeport, spent last week at s. R. Scoville's. ..... Miss Hat tie Hart is attending school at the Hous- atomic Valley Institute, Cornwall. .... Mrs Laura Emmons is with her sister in Bridgeport for short visit George Oldfeld, of Stockbridge, spent Sunday in town. David L. Smith is in New York this week, buying goods for the fall and winter trade. Mrs Helen Swann returns to her home in Lexing- ton, Ga, this week. Her sister, Mrs Frost, accompanies her to spend the winter The infant daughter ci George Fritz died suddenly on Thurs day morning of cholera infantum. The funeral was attended on Sunday after noon, Rev J. Fl. Pierpont officiating =. Will Butler, of Litchfeld, is home for weeks vacation .. Mrs H .Calk. ins has been quite dangerously ill with neuralgia. .... Dame Rumor says there are three weddings booked for the 22d. Hurrah for Cornwall!
Connecticut western news., 1890-10-15
STA TIE WE WS.

A pitiful tramp, with badly maimed hand, begged at Thomaston store one day last week. Getting little intoxi- cated, he shortly after put in all appear ance at the same store with his maimed hand in serviceable condition. Look out for the fellow.
 One day recently, one of our citizens was seen on the street beastly drunk. His face was striped with black paint and on his back was placard marked "Vote no license" He was disgusting sight. Star.
 Edward Barbour, a contractor, 40 years of age, was killed in Torringtou last week by the cave in of a sand bank. He leaves wife and four children, also brother, Dr W. l.. Barbour of Water bury.
 Henry Warren, the active old news boy who serves the travellers on the New Haven < Derby railroad, has just celebrated his eighty-second birthday. In twenty five years he has not seen sick day, nor has he ever missed trip. He never used liquor or tobacco.
 0. H. Wakley, of Stratford, has had a S2OOO COW killed by the cars. She was of the St Helien strain, and was with calf by Avelona. One of her calves with butter record of 23 pounds a week, was sold for $40OO.
Connecticut western news., 1890-10-15
CORNW ALL.

The board of school visitors met on Saturday October II and organized for the year as follows: Chairman, George l.. Miner; secretary, P. M. Kellogg; acting visitors, George l.. Miner, John Pierpont, P. M. Kellogg. At the an- nual town meeting two day scholarships at the Hous. Valley Inst. were voted by the town, the persons to fill such schol- arships to be appointed by the school visitors, after competitive examination. The board vii meet on Saturday Oct Is to examine candidates and make the appointments.
 Seymour and William Green and families, of New Milford, visited with Mrs Bradford over Sunday.
 John Schlittenhart passed last week in town.
 MT Charles Hitchcock, of Florida, is spending few weeks with his father, Mir Horace Hitchcock.
 John Murray is expected home from Illinois this week. He is to bring his wife with him and is to occupy "Canary bird cottage"
 Rev Mir Jes up, a former pastor of the church in this village, visited friends here last week.
 Edward Baldwin has gone to Thomas ton to work in the brass mill
 The farmers are huskiug their corn, and report good crop. Potatoes have stopped rotting and will be fair crop. The weather prophets predict an early winter
Connecticut western news., 1890-10-15
CLAYTON.

Rev MT Hanna, of Falls Village, &C., companied Dr Eddy last Sunday and assisted in the services. The doctor took for his text Arise and build" He ex- pressed his views in regard to building 8 chapel here favorably, and Mir Hanna coincided. The doctor says it will weak en no church, but rather strengthen. He said the three Protestant churches ut Canaan and the one at East Canaan had pledged themselves to supply us with preaching if we get chapel and 50 desire 1t. The building, he thought, would be an addition to the place, (even if we had no stated preaching) in looks and appearance. He besought US to pray and work, and the thing might be accomplished.
 Wm Barnes cut his hand so badly last week that it disabled him for busi- ness, SO he thought it good time to visit, and with his family is visiting in Burrville, Conn.
 Frank Partridge, of Lenox Dale, visit ed bis family at Wm Ferguson's over Sunday.
 Wm Moore. of Housatonic, with his bride, were guests at l.. A. Smiths last week, while on their bridal trip to friends In Connecticut.
 NIT and Mrs David Butcher, of Win sted, visited their daughter, Mrs Lyman King, last week.
Connecticut western news., 1890-10-15
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 1890.
FOR METHODLs7s TO VOTE UPON.

During this month and November. the Methodist laity are to vote on the question whether women shall be ad- mitted to the general conference, the legislative body of the church. Elec- tions for the purpose will be held in every meeting house. they will be by ballot, and the member of twenty -one years and over can vote. So far, there are no strong indications of what the result will be, unless prevailing apathy to the subject foretells the defeat of the proposition. When the question came up before the general conference itself in 1880, the decision was against the women; but if the wish of the laity is different it will prevail, in all probabili- ty, and the rules will be changed accordingly. Hence, if the Methodist women generally are desirous of repre- sanitation in the general conference, they will see to it that the vote on their side IS large. But at present the great ma jority of them seem to care little about the matter. They are not making 8 stout fight for their rights, though women are especially prominent in Methodist activities, and, as in all churches, are more numerous than the men. If they want to carry the day, they could bring to bear an amount and q kind of influence which would be ir- resistible e.-Millerton Telegram.
Connecticut western news., 1890-10-15
Escape of Two Conyicts.

PLATTsBURG, N. Y., Oct. 13-Charles Rickert and John Beaman, convicts in Dannemora prison, have escaped while engaged with a gang on repairs in the warden's house. Rickert was convicted of arson in New York county on April 30, 1888, and was serving a sentence of ten years. He is described as being about 31 years of age, 5 feet inches in height, light complexioned, brown hair and eyes. He has scar in the corner of the right eye, another on the back of the right wrist, and two scars on the right forearm. Bea- man was convicted in Queens county on a charge of burglary on Oct. IA, 1887, and was serving term of seven years and six months. He is feet 1a inches in height, light complexion, brown hair and eyes. He has a scar on the right side of his neck and also 8 scar on the left shin and right shoulder blade. Two hundred dollars has been offered to' ike return of both, or $1OO for either
Connecticut western news., 1890-10-15
TO ADMIT ELECTORS,

THE SELECTMEN and Town Clerk of the l town of North Canaan will hold session to examine the qualifications of Electors and admit to the Electors Oath those who shall be found qualified, at the Town Clerks office in said Town, on Wednesday. October 22d, 189O from o'clock in the forenoon until 5 o'clock in the afternoon. And unless all entered on the first list as "to be made , whose rights shall appear to have matured, shall have been admitted or rejected by the Selectmen and Town Clerk of said town before Monday of the week following said Wednesday, they will hold a session on said Monday October 27th.) for said purpose from 9 o'clock in the forenoon until 8 o'clock in the afternoon, and not at any time after the hour of 8 o'clock in the efternon on said Mon day. Except that if it appears that the rights of any Person on the first list under the title |" to be made D will mature after said Monday and on or before the day of said Electors meeting they will meet on the day before said Electors meeting November 3dl from o'clock in the forenoon until o'clock in the afternoon, ,and not afterwards, for the purpose of admitting such persons, and for no other purpose.
 Dated North Canaan, Oct 14th, 1890.
 WILLIAM J. FERGUSON
 HENRY G. WILLIAMS, Selectmen
 ALoNZo B. GARFIELD
 J. B. HARDENBURGH, Town Clerk.
Connecticut western news., 1890-10-15
RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS REPORT.
 c. N. E. & w. R. R.

Concerning their recent inspection of the c. N. B. & w. R. R., the railroad commissioners report as follows
 To the Central Ne,o England & Western
 RGiroad Company
 Gentlemen Our fall inspection of that portion of your road in this state was made on the second instant. The work upon your road during the past season seems to have been judiciously expended. so that the road-bed and track over the heavy grades west of Winsted we found in very good condi- tion, except that we noticed some low and loose joints at the west end of the cut little westerly of East Canaan. Considerable work is needed both of surfacing and alignment of track between Winsted and Simsbury, especially on the curves and we would repeat our suggestion of last spring that the rails on your sharper curves be supported with iron rail-braces. In consequence of your failure to receive the invoice of bridge ties ordered by you the floors upon the three wooden bridges over Mad river are in bad con- dition, and should not be allowed to go through the winter without renewal. A few new ties are also needed on the bridge at Tsriffville and upon that over ckberry river. The banks at each end of the trestle at Lakeville should be filed
Connecticut western news., 1890-10-15
DISTRICT of Sharon, ss. Probate Court
 D October 4th, 1890.

DISTRICT of Sharon, ss. Probate Court. D October 4th, 1890.
 Estate of William H. Northrup, of Sharon, in said District, an insolvent debtor.
 Upon the application of Charles B. Everett. of said Sharon the trustee upon the estate of said insolvent debtor, praying for an order of sale of all of the real estate belonging to the estate of said insolvent debtor, the same con-. sisting of the following described real estate, viz:
 First, an equity of redemption in and to certain real estate situate in the town of Tor rington, Litchtield County, Connecticut, in the northern part of said town; being two pieces of land. The first piece of land con- tains forty-one acres of land, more or less, and is bounded northerly by land of Harlow Fyler aud of Eli D. Brownson, easterly by land of Hunts Lyman Iron Co., and old high way southerly by lands of Hunts Lyman Iron Go. and Lorraine, north aud westerly by lands of said Brownsom and highway, with dwelling house and other buildings thereon. The second piece of la1d contains four acres, more or less, ,aaad is bounded northerly, south erly a,,d westerly by la,,d of Fred K. North, easterly by highway.
 Second, an equity of redemption i,e and to two certain tracts or parcels of la,.d situate i,e Sharon aforesaid. The first piece of laad contains one hundred and five acres of land, more or less, with buildings standing thereon aud is bounded northerly by lands ot Joshua Studley, easterly by laRds of John Myer, flor merly owned by Lucius Hotchkiss) aud lands of Daniel Hall, southerly by la,.ds of Charles B. Everette, known as Bailey land, aud west erly by land formerly of (. B. Eyerette, known as the ' Bailey farm.' The second piece of land contains seventy-flve acres of land, more or less, a,ld is bounded north by highway leading from Eben W. Chaffee's to Cornwall Bridge east by land of William H. Horthr93p, r3s south by la,ad of said Northrup ano Gharles leading from Garry Morey's to Ehen "; Ohaf- fees, aud by lands of Giles Skitf aud Charles w. Monroe. As per application O." file more fully appears, it is
 ORDERED that said application be heard and determined at the Probate Office ia sharon, in said District, on the 18th day of October, A. D. 1890, at 10 o'clock in the fore noon, aud that notice be given of the penden- cy of said application and the time and place of hearing thereon, by publishing the same twice in some newspaper having circulation in said District, and by posting copy there-- of, on the public sign-post in the town of Sharon and Torrington, in said District, near est the said real estate to be sold.
 A. M. CARD, Judge.
 Certified by WILLARD BAKER, Clerk.
Connecticut western news., 1890-10-15
ABSOLUTELY PURE
NEW MARLBORO,

Stephen Powell is repairing his house
 Mrs Voorhees, has had the fence re- moved from her lawn, and other i'm provements are in progress.
 The new barn on the Langhar place is rapidly approaching completion.
 MT H. l.. Langhar and family left town last week for New York. pr and Mrs Flames have also gone to the city for the winter. Rev John Nc Caughen is visiting his parents near this place.
 A number of horses, intended for the Bloodgood farm, left England on the Sth. Among them is the noted stallion Hard Lines" MT Bloodgood expects to exhibit eighteen horses at the fair which is to be held in New York in November.
 Rev Mir Field delivered temperance lecture to an appreciative audience in the Congl church last Thursday evening
Connecticut western news., 1890-10-15
ORE HILL.

A few weeks since, Capt Bartle bought a nice gray horse, kind and gentle, for he use of his family. On Saturday it teached box of Paris green in the barn and knocked it down and ate 1t. AL though antidotes were given, it died the same evening.
 Sunday night. good work horse be- longing to the Brook Pit Mining Co., died after sickness of few hours.
 Friday morning. Capt Bartle and two daughters went to New York, returning Saturday evening.
 Chas Fish, who for several years has been engineer for the Brook Pit Mining Co.,, has resigned and gone to Ansonia, Conn. We understand he has a position there. John Hanley, of Spencer's Corner, takes hls place here.
Connecticut western news., 1890-10-15

A T Court of Probate holden at North 1l Canaan, within and for the District of Canaan, on the 14th day of October, A. D. 1890.
 Present, Jacob B. Hardenbergh, Judge.
 On motion of Edward s. Roberts, adminis- trator with the will annexed, on the Estate of George c. E. Thompson, late of Owasco Cayuga County, State of New York, leaving property in this state, deceased, it is ordered by this Court, that notice shall be given that the Administration Account in said Estate will be exhibited for settlement at the Probate Office in said District, on the 18th day of November, 1890. at two o'clock in the alter noon, by posting copy of this order on the public sign post in said town of North Canaan and by advertising the same twice in a news paper having a circulation in said District.
 Certified from Record
 JACOB B. HARDENBERGH, Judge.
Connecticut western news., 1890-10-15

nISTRICT of Canaan, ss. Probate Court U North Canaan, September 30, 1890.
 Estate of Mary K. Watson, of said North Canaan, a minor.
 Pursuant to an order of said Court of Pro- bate, will be sold at public auction to the highest bidder, on the 9th day of October, 1890, at o'clock in the forenoon (unless pre- viously disposed of at private sale) all the right, title and interest of said minor in and to the following real estate, to wit: Beginning at stake 36 links northeasterly from town hall in line of highway, running northeasterly 78 feet in line of highway to line of M. B. society, thence N. $50 w. in line of M E.. society about rods, 20 links, to line of F. Watson's estate, thence s. 36o w. 76 feet in line of F. Watsons estate to stake and stones ]; thence s. 52o E. about rods 20 links to place of beginning, containing 30 rods more or less, being same propeety described in the order of notice herein.
 Sale to take place at residence of the under signed in said North Canaan. Terms of sale made known on day of sale,
 ADELAIDE K. RHOADEs, Guardian. P. o. Canaan, Conn,
Connecticut western news., 1890-10-15
Hold 1t to the Light.

The man who tells you confldentially just what will cure your cold is prescribing Kemp's Balsam this year. In the prepara- ton of this remarkable medicine for coughs and colds no expense is spared to combine the best and purest ingredients. Hold a bottle of Kemp's Balsam to the light and look through it; notice the bright, clear look 1; then compare with other remedies. Price 60c and 31. Sample bottle free,
Connecticut western news., 1890-10-15
Ask Your Friends About 1t.

Your distressing cough can be cured We know it because Kemp's 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 1t what he thinks of Kemp's Balsam. There is no medicine so pure, none so effective. Large hottla free
Connecticut western news., 1890-10-15
Subscripsion Account.

The date on the colored slip of paper with the name of the subscriber shows the time to which the subscription is paid thus, R. B. Smith 5julS9 indicates that Mir Smith has paid for his paper to July 5, 1889. It Is hoped that subscribers will see to it that their account, as indicated by the date on their papers, is always correct, and when they pay for a re- renewal of their subscription will observe whether their date is changed to indicate the proper credit, and in the event of an error to Inform us for correction at once. No claims for errors in these accounts will hereafter 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 prima facie evil dence of its acceptance as correct.
Connecticut western news., 1890-10-15
NORFOLK.

Rev Henry Peck, from Winsted, oc- cupied the Congregational pulpit last Sunday. .... Winthrop Cone and wife drove to Hartford Saturday, and back Sunday afternoon. Prof Carter moved into the Robbins house Saturday. .... Walter Landon. with his family, is spending few days in New York. . A number who had taken an early break fast to get the half past six train, waited until eight o'clock before they could leave town.
Connecticut western news., 1890-10-15
County Convention.

The republican delegates of LitchfeId county are requested to meet at the court house in Litchfeld, Tuesday, Oct 21st., at II 8. m. for the purpose of nominating 8 candidate for Sheriff. also to transact any other business proper to come before the convention.
 Per order REPUBLICAN STATE CENTRAL COMMITTEE for Litchield county. Oct I3. 1890
Connecticut western news., 1890-10-15
It Looks Like Murder.

DANBURY, Conn.,, Oct. 13-The dead body of William Walton, natter, was found Saturday lying in the water of Beaver Brook, three miles east of here. He was last seen on Friday. Bruises on the body raise the suspicion that he was murdered. Walton's father is an Episcopalian minis tor at Grand Rapids, Mich.
Connecticut western news., 1890-10-15

An exchange says: Scotch Mountain, Deleware county, N. Y., has curiosity in the person of man in his seventy fifth year, who never mailed a letter, never received one, or paid cent for postage, yet who is well-informed man, 8 first class mechanic and a good citizen
Connecticut western news., 1890-10-15
HtFELL ON THE STREET.
Associate Justice Miller Strick.
 en with Paralysis.
HIS CONDITION IS VERY CRITICAL.

The Eminent Jurist's Entire Left Side
 Was Para1yzod and Little Hope Is En-
 tertained of His Recovery-He Comes oi
 Family Affected by the Malady.
 WASHINGTON, OsA' 1.-The Hon. Sam uel F. Miller, senior associate justice of the United States supreme court, was stricken with paralysis yesterday after noon while walking on the street, and his
Connecticut western news., 1890-10-15

William Fl. Bradley, one of the oldest and best-known carriage manufacturers Of New Haven, died at Fair Haven lhursday of heart failure. He was for -eny rsoes q nembog of tho firm of f'5 r61 1n1i1 . co
Connecticut western news., 1890-10-15

COuulClOu lS tcIy critical. Justice Miller was return ing from the Cap itol, and had just alighted from a s t r @ e t car at Thomas Circl 6 when he first ex- perienced a numb ness in his left side. He was with in 100 yards of his residence, and re. alizing his trouble @ n d @ vored to
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Connecticut western news., 1890-10-15
REGISTRARS, NOTICE.

THE UNDERSIGNED, Registrars of Voters l for the town of North Canaan, hereby give notice that they will be in session on Thursday, Oct. 16, at the office in the rear of Camps Pharmacy,in said town, from o'clock in the forenoon till o'clock in the afternoon, for the purpose of making a list as nearly as practicable of those who are electors in said town, and who will be entitled to vote at an electors meeting to be holden on Tuesday, November 4, 1890, and for the purpose of re- ceiving the applications of those who have never been made electors in said town, and who claim that they are entitled to be made electors.
 They will also be in session at the same place on Thursday, Oct 23, from g o'clock a. m. till 5 o'clock p. m., for the revision and correction of said list.
 WILLIAM H. CAMP, Registrars of
 SAMUEL A. EDDY, Voters.
 Dated North Canaan, Oct Il, 1890.
Connecticut western news., 1890-10-15
LeQ0J Notices.

nISTRICT of Salisbury, ss. Probate Court, l) September 24th., 1890.
 Estate of Ruth l.. Brewster, late of Sails bury, in said district, deceased.
 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 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
 EDWARD WARD, Executor. P. O. address Falls Village Conn,
Connecticut western news., 1890-10-15
LITERARY NOTES.

Good Housekeeping for October II has timely article on "Shoes, Stock ings and Rubbers, ;" g bright description of Halloween Party, which may serve as model for the approaching anniver- sary, and an interesting story about a lottery prize, which some one thought he had drawn. There is a great variety of other matter, all interesting and fresh. Clark w. Bryan & Co.,, Spring field, Mass, are the publishers.
Connecticut western news., 1890-10-15

You all know we are the large dealers. This Fall we show large new and interesting stock. Each department is filled with new goods and we have added high grade of novelties to the leading departments. We are prepared to offer you an opportunity for economy; this offer is far beyond anything you can imagine; only personal inspec- tion can convey an idea of the exceptional cheapness; words cannot express it. Come one and all and see our
Connecticut western news., 1890-10-15
.A Philadelphia Fire.

PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 10.-F;re last night destroyed the Chenille manufacturing es- tablishment of Edward Jones on Frank. ford avenue. Loss about $SD. D.0OO
Connecticut western news., 1890-10-15
BOOTS BOOTsl BOOTS 1

Calf, Kip, Grain Leather and Rubber; all new and bought direct of the manufacturers before the advance, so we can please you as regards price. A large line of waterproof grain Oreedmoors, Police and Cork Sole Shoes
 You are invited to call and inspect our stock, whether you purchase or not.
 asrNo trouble to show goods.
Connecticut western news., 1890-10-15
OUR LADIES LINE

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 $1, to a ahand-sewed or hand-turned at $5.
 In French kid, Dongola kid, Kangaroo and patent leather. See our new Cloth Top Shoes, Common Sense and Opera Toe, from IA to E, Ladies' red fannel-lined and chamois-lined shoes.