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Connecticut western news., 1891-05-06
KILLED BY A LITTLE CORK.
Brooklyn's Brave Minister Gives Up the
 Fight at Last.

BrOOk1yn's Brave Minister Gives Up the
 Fight at Last.
 NEW YORK, May 4-After two weeks Of unparalleled suffering, the Rev. Dr. George W. Boutwell,, pastor of the Congregational church on Classon avenue, Brooklyn, died at the Brooklyn hospital last night at 91D o'clock. The accident which resulted in his death was the inhaling of 8 cork into the bronchial tube. Several surgical opera tions and all that medical skill and in- genuity could devise failed to remove the obstruction. His bravery was remarkable throughout the trying ordeal
 Dr. Boutwell, was born in Ohio forty-one years ago and graduated at the Adrian (Mich.) college. He afterward entered Yale college and in 1876 became a Congrega- tional minister. His first charge was New comerstown. O. In 1878 he went to Eos toria, O., and from there he went south, being appointed president of the Southern University of Louisiana. He afterward &C., cepted call from the Second Congrega- tional church, of Oakland, Cal, and last January came from the latter place to Brooklyn. His wife and two young chill dren survive him.
Connecticut western news., 1891-05-06
Central New England & Vest
 ern k. R. Co.
Poughkeepsie Bridge Route.

In effect January 25, 1891. Trains leave Canaan:
 For Hartford $40 m; sos. 712 D m; 2.42 m (daily express for Hartford .Northampto aud Boston.) Return 6.45, 10 O5 m S25 D m, 9O5 m (daily express for Philadelphia Baltimore and Washington.)
 For Winsted, (Naug. station) 242 m (daily express etc.) $40 m; sos, 7.l2 m. Returr SOP. ll.s2 m; 4;47 m: 10 30 p m (daily ex- press for Philadelphia, Baltimore and Wash ington.) For Poughkeepsie, S.46 m; l2.4O, 5.SS pm 1l.1O n (daily express, etc) Return I2.5O m (daily express.) 7.1o a m l2.45. 40 m. For Campbell Hall. 12.4, D. m. 5o bo m m fdsIy (daHly e1press Return, ll.4d m For Silvernails, 8.46 m; 12.4O m. reava Silvernails, 10. .l5 m. 4.5O mfor Rhinebeck. Return leave Rhinebeck 7.0s a m: 2H m 5.62pm. ''' 0''' n'
 SUNDAYS ONLY. Train leaves Canaan:
 For Hartford and intermediate stations. AS m. For Campbell Hall and intermediate stations, S.47 m.
 ooNNEcr1oNs.
 At Hartford with N Y, H& R, Hart tord Valley Divisions. and with the NY& with ", N H < If R. Northampton Division. At Winsted with N Y N H & H R K, Naugatuck Division.
 At Canaan with Housatonic R R. At Mt Riga. with Harlem R K. At Boston Corners with and Harlem R R. At Po- At Maybrook with Orange O. R. At Camp bell Hall with YO& WRR, NY, LE& W RR. PIP 1 5 R R and w.iliiii Valley R. I. W. FOWLER. 0. 4. HAyEs.
Connecticut western news., 1891-05-06
sahscrfpsien Account.

The date on the colored slip of paper with which the subscription Is paid: thus, R. B. Smith 5iuls9 Indicates that MT Smith has paid for his paper to July 5, 1889. It ts hoped that subscribers win see to 1t that their account, As indicated by the date on their papers, IS always correct, and when they pay Tor 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 cialRs 2 for errors in these accounts will hereauer pc considered unless presented within thirty days after the payment Is claimed to nave boon made, as the receipt of the paper w1t6 the date to which the subscription Is paid plainly printed thereon Is prfma facie evi- 0Nnce of its acceptance as correct.
Connecticut western news., 1891-05-06
KENT.

Fred Lane was in town Saturday .., Mrs B. Judd has returned from her long stay in New York, and it is expect ed that Mrs S. R. Eaton will soon be able to return also. At the commu nion service at Congl church Sunday last, four persons were taken into mem- bership k. A considerable amount of money has been subscribed by mem- bers of the Cong'l society for needed repairs on tho parsonage. HI. l. Wild man has opened meat market in a building fitted up in first-class style for the purpose, connected with the hotel .... Rev B. G. Northrop, of Clinton, Conn.,, we'll known in public life, while spending several days in this village last week, was the guest of his nephew, B. G Pratt On Tuesday evening he gave lecture at Cong'l church on the subject of Village Improvement which was highly appreciated, ,and on Wednes- day his "Reminiscences filled an inn portant place in the anniversary pro- gram. He was born and brought up in this town .. Wednesday, April 29, was a memorable day in the record of the towns history-the 15Oth anniversary of the First Congl church. Hundreds of people gathered from far and near, filling the edifice to it's utmost capacity. The program was carried out according to arrangement, except the absence of two ministers who were to take part, but Dr Eddy was on hand, and as usual, equal to the occasion, and very kindly filled the vacancy. An intermission until p. m. for dinner and social inter- course seemed to be as thoroughly en- joyed as any part of the program. At 4 p. m. the celebration ended and the evening trains took away the good peo- pie who had participated. There was sadness mingled with the festivities of the day as the community had been startled that morning by the news of the sudden death of MT John Spooner, who was prominent member of the church and whose name was on the committee for this occasion. Not only in the church will he be missed, but as a citizen, neighbor, friend, he was loved and highly respected.
Connecticut western news., 1891-05-06
GREAT HARRINGTON.

The May sociable and dance given by ". H. Stevenson lodge of train men at the town hall Friday night was a very successful and pleasing entertainment. Several hundred ladies and gentlemen of this village and from out of town were present. The concert, which be- gan at 8 o'clock, is said to be the best that has been given during the festive season. The music by Doring's band of Troy was first class. The grand march led by w. H. Casey and wife began at g. 80 o'clock, and it was early morning before the last number on the program of dances was finished.
 -t The regular meeting of the Southern Berkshire Democratic club was held Monday evening. Several new mem bers have recently joined the club.
 The Probate court meets in this viii hge today. The annual meeting of the corporators of the Great Burlington Savings Bank will be held this after noon.
 The hearing before the water com. missioners ip relation to the purchase of the property and franchise of the Berkshire Heights water company, was resumed Tuesday at the court room.
 A new catalogue of books belonging to the Free Library is being published, consisting of two hundred pages.
 Evans Brothers of this village have contracted to build Q new house on Mt Washington for Andrew Mccormick of New York city,
 It is reported that the depot at this station is to be renovated and repaired. There is need enough of it.
 A resident of this town drew pen sion one day last week and was so over joyed that he got intoxicated and was put in the lookup. '@s..,
 The ice cart of Osborne & Pixley be- gan it's trip for the season, Monday.
 MT and Mrs F. T. Owens, who have occupied the Csss cottage on Church street during the past winter, have re- turned to their farm in Sheffield.
 HerbertHoag the 14-year-old boy who was reported as having been bound and robbed at the home of his grandfather, Gilbert Ford, on Egremont plain last Sunday, has plead guilty to the crime of committing the burglary and then bind ing himself to appear as he stated. He was arrested and has been placed under $I00 bonds.
 Cards have been received by a mum Der of our residents, announcing the the 25th anniversary of the wedding ot Rev and Mrs V. N. Trsver which vii be celebrated at their residence at Re( Hook, N. Y., on Friday evening, May Sth.-Pawling Journal.
Connecticut western news., 1891-05-06
DIsTRICT of Sharon, ss. Probate Court

RESTRICT of Sharon, ss. Probate Court, lJ May 2d, 1891.
 Estate of Hiram Ticknor, late of Sharon, in said district, deceased.
 The Admin Istrator with the vii annexed having exhibited his administration account with said estate to this court for allowance, it is
 Ordered that the 16th day of May, A. D. 1891, at Il o'clock in the forenoon at the pro- bate office in sharon be and the same is assigned for hearing on tho allowance of said administration account with said estate, and this court directs .he administrator to cite all per sons interested therein to appear at said lime and place by publishing this order in some newspaper published in Litch- fold count, and ha. ing a circulation in said district and by posting copy of this order on the public sign-post in the town of sharon where deceased last dwelt.
 - A. M. CARD, Judge Certified by Willard Baker, Clerk.
Connecticut western news., 1891-05-06
Richest of all in Leaveng Govt 1889 R%!A!'!:!! Q! Bski1@ BSMds@z
 ABSOLUTELY PURE
MILL RIVER.

The body of Mrs Eliza Foley was in- tered in the Catholic cemetery here last Sunday. Mrs Foley was visiting in Winsted at the time of her death, which came suddenly. =. Miss Nellie F. Sis son is home from Plttsfeld, sick with a fever. Rev s. R Butler will spend most of his time in Philadelphia during his three weeks vacation =. MT J. s. Wolfe and wife spent Sunday in this place. .... M. Lux has erected 8 large family monument on the Benjamin Hayes plot in the lower cemetery.
Connecticut western news., 1891-05-06
Two Dead Defaulters.
welch,s Jury Disagreed,

DEDHAM, Mass, May 2.-The jury in the Joseph F. Welch case reported last night that they could not agree upon 8 verdict, and the court was at once adjourned sine lie. Welch was on trial charged with manslaughter in causing the railroad ac- cident at Quincy last August, in which several passengers were killed. The jury stood eight to four for acquittal. The charge will probably be dropped.
Connecticut western news., 1891-05-06
WEDNESDAY, MAY 6, 1891.

Then, sportsmen, spare the birds!
 Still let the welkin ring, And feathered songsters' symphonies To their Creator bring. InviolAte be the nest
 Beneath the verdant shade, Nor may the wanton, ruthless hand
 Peace and content invade.-Witness
Connecticut western news., 1891-05-06
The Forest Fires Out.

TRENTON, N. J., May 4-The heavy rains the past few days in southern New Jersey A high wind, however, was blowing from the northwest last night, and it was feared that the fire may again break out. The aggregate loss of timber and dwell ings and other buildings will amount to many thousands of dollars. In addition to the great loss sustained by the burning of valuable timber the game has been de- stroyed and gunning will be poor for some time to come
Connecticut western news., 1891-05-06
= A. M CANO, JUuR6. Certified by Willard Baker, Clerk,

nISTRICT of Sharon, ss. Probate Court, D May 2d, 1891.
 Sharon. in said district, deceased.
 The Executor having exhibited his admin istration account with said estate to this court for allowance it is
 Ordered that the 16th day of May, A. D 891, at two o'clock in the afternoon, at the probate office in sharon, be and the same is assigned for hearing on the al owance of said administration account with said estate, and this court directs the Executor to cite all persons interested therein to appear at said time and place by publishing this order in some newspaper published in Litchfleld county and haviI g circulation in said dis trict, and by posting a copy of this order on the public sign-post in the town of sharon, where deceased last dwelt.
 A. M. CARD, Judge Certified by Willard Baker, Clerk.
Connecticut western news., 1891-05-06
Edward M. Grants Dissrace,

CHICAGO, May 2.-Edward M. Grant, the western agent of the carriage manufactur- ing firm of B. Manville & Co.,, of New Haven, Conn.,, was arrested last evening, charged by Henry l.. Manville, one of the members of the firm, with having stolen from $9, 900 to SIS, 900 of the firms money during the last two years. When arrested Grant pleaded with MT. Manville for mercy, but was taken to the county jail and locked up.
Connecticut western news., 1891-05-06
Fatal Fireworks Fire.

NEW YORK, May 2-Four girls wore burned to death last evening in the fire works factory of George Kraemer, 902 Union avenue. The girls were employees. The victims are Lillie Hammond, nineteen, of ], ,114 Washington avenue; Mary Lynch, seventeen, of 923 Courtlandt avenue; Jen- nie Hartley, seventeen, of One Hundred and Sixty-fourth street and Washington avenue, and Lottie Horn, fourteen, of 052 Washington avenue. Lottie Horn lived until 9 o'clock last night, when she died in frightful agony.
Connecticut western news., 1891-05-06
nISTRIcT of Sharon, ss. Probate Cou

nISTRICT of Sharon, ss. Probate Court, lI April 25th, 1891.
 Estate of Cha les H. Pulver, late of Sharon, in said district deceased.
 The Administrator having exhibited his administration account with said estate to this court for allowance, it is
 Ordered that the l6th day of May, A D. 1891, at g o'clock in the forenoon, at the probate office in sharon, be and the same is assigned for hearing on the allowance of said administration account with said estate, and this court directs the administrator to s1 st said M M time and nee hv 'n nmfishing hE ths order in some newspaper published in Litch- field county and having circulation in said district, and ny posting copy of this order on the public sign-post in the town of Sharon where the deceased last dwelt
 A. M. CARD, Judge. Certified by Willard Baker, Clerk.
Connecticut western news., 1891-05-06
Drowned in tho Passaic.

PATERSON, N. J., May 4-John Van Houten, farmer, with his two daughters, was driving to his home at Willard Park Saturday night when the horse became unmanageable and backed into the Pas saic river. Van Houten was drowned, but his daughters saved themselves by jump ing just before the river was reached
Connecticut western news., 1891-05-06

A Buffalo newspaper is responsible for the statement that after a meeting Bishop Coxe said to reporter: II should like to correct the proof sheet of my prayer, you newspapermen and printers are so unfamiliar with prayer that you are pretty sure to bungle it up badly"
Connecticut western news., 1891-05-06
naws Respecting NewspapeT>,

BaWs Respecting NoWsPaPeH~, Printed for the benefit of those who think that ordering paper stopped absolves them from paying up arrearages:-
 "If subscribers refuse or neglect to take their paper from the poet-ofnce to which they are d. fectsd they are held responsible until they have settled their bills and ordered their papers discon- tinued.
 "Subscribers who do not give express notice to the contrary are considered as wishing toeonnnue their subscriptions
 elf euhecyi6ers order the ediscontinuance oftheir pAper the publishers may continue to send them onffl all arreare paid
Connecticut western news., 1891-05-06

A leading southern and democratic newspaper says of President Hsrrison's little speeches: ''Their thorough good taste, common sense, genislity and bon- homie will go long ways towards soft ening any asperity of sentiment that may have been entertained in the South toward him"
Connecticut western news., 1891-05-06

nIoTRICT of Salisbury, ss. Probate Court, D April 4th, 1891
 Estate of Minerva Emmons, late of Salis- 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 recovery. All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment to
 Robert G. Fitch, Administrator. Postoffice address, No "A Fremont St., Bos- ton, Mass.
Connecticut western news., 1891-05-06
The Framers Win in Brooklyn.

VI 1100K1yH'
 BROOKLYN, May 2.-May day passed of very quietly. The housesmiths, about 1,5O0 in number, were the only men to strike They demand eight hours as 6 days work and their request will proba- ply be granted. The Framers' union also made demand for eight hours and prac- tically all the boss framers allowed these hours. There was no strike, therefore, in that branch of the building trades The other branches, bricklayers, bod carriers, etc, merely told their employers that they wanted the eight hour day.
Connecticut western news., 1891-05-06

nISTRICT of Sharon, ss. Probate Court, / May 2d, 1891.
 Estate of Electa Calkins, late of sharon, in said istrict, deceased.
 The Administrator with the will annexed on said estate having exhibited his adminis- tration account with said estate to this court for allowance, it is
 Ordered that the 18th day of May, A. D., IS 1, at 10 o'c ock in the forenoon, at the pro- bate office in sharon, be and the same is ass gned for a hearing on the allowance of and this court directs the i'd administrator to cite all persons interested therein to ap- pear at said time and place by publi-hing this O der in some newspaper published in Litch- field county and having a circulation in said district and by posting copy of this order on the public sign post m the town of sharon, where deceased last dwelt.
 A. M. CARD, Judge. Certified by Willard Baker, Clerk.
Connecticut western news., 1891-05-06
Tragedian Barry Sullivan Dead.

LONDON, May 4.-Barry Sullivan, the we'll known tragedian, is dead. He was born at Birmingham, England, in 1894, and first appeared on the stage in Cork in 1S4O. He visited America in 1857 and had an enthusiastic reception. He also visited Australia and India
Connecticut western news., 1891-05-06

DIsTRICT of Sharon. ss. Probate Court, lI April 25th., 1891.
 Estate of Caroin M. Norey, late of Sharon, in said district, deceased
 The Executor having exhibited his admin istration account with said estate to this court for allowance, it is
 ORDERED, that the 18th day of May, A. D. 1891, at 3 o'clock in the afternoon, at the probate office in Sharon, be, and the sane is, assigned for hearing oD the allowance of the administration account with said estate, and this court directs the executor to cite all persons interested therein to ap- order in some newspaper published in Litchf1eld county and having circulation in said district, and by posting a copy of this order on the public sign post ill the town of sharon, where the deceased last dwelt.
 A. M. CARD, Judge. Certified by Willard Baker, Clerk.
Connecticut western news., 1891-05-06
DISTRICT of Cornwall, ss. Probate Court,

DISTRICT of Cornwall, ss. Probate Court D April 9Oth. 1891.
 Estate of Esther A. Hurlburt, late of Corn- wall, in said district deceased
 The court of probate for the district of Cornwall 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
 Willis M. Hurlburt, Administrator. Postoflce address Cornwall Hollow, Conn,
Connecticut western news., 1891-05-06
Bismarck Elected.

BERLIN. May 1.-In the election at Gees eemunde ffty-five districts give Prince Bismarck 6,6S and Scnmalfield, socialist, ma There Is no doubt of Bismarck's S1etosy.
Connecticut western news., 1891-05-06
Probable Murder Over Cards.


 STEUBENvILLE, Pa, May 4.-During a fight over game of cards Saturday night George Burke stabbed Charles Meehan twice in the left side and once in the head. Aeehan will die.
 Two Dead Defaulters.
 NEW YORK, April 29.-Another big bank steal has just como to light here. About 8 month ago President J. T. Hill, of the Ninth National, of 409 Broadway, died When his accounts and the affairs of the bank were investigated last evening by Bank Examiner Hepburn the startling discovery was made that Hill had stolen the surplus of the institution, amounting to $400, 0,000
 NEW YORK, April a0.-A suit brought by Charles s. Holmes in the supreme court shows that Arthur C. Gilman, member of the firm of J. H. Larabee & Co.,, tea merchants, who died suddenly at Flush ing, L. l., on Dec 15 was 2 defauiter to the firm in the sum of $222, ,934.
Connecticut western news., 1891-05-06
Le0UZ Notices.

ABSTRACT of Salisbury ss. Probate Court, N April 18th, A. D.. 1891.
 Estate of Emily B. Wells, late of Salisbury, in said District. deceased.
 The Court of Probate fnr the District of Salisbury hath limited and allowed six months from te hereof, for he creditors of ment. Those who neglect to present tn ir accounts, properly attested, within said time, will be debarred q recovery. All persons in- debted to said Estate are requested to make immediate payment to
 W. H. Walton, Administrator. Postoff1ce address Lime Rock, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1891-05-06
IN MEMORY OF GRANT.

Ground Broken for His Monum ent Tomb
 at New York.
 NEW YORK, April 28.-Mid the thunder of Uncle Sam's guns on shore and. af1oat the first sod was cut yesterday afternoon of the ground in Riverside park on which is to be reared the national mausoleum- the monument to his memory-in which till time shall be no more will rest the ashes of ''the savior of the Union," Gen. sral Ulysses S. Grant
Connecticut western news., 1891-05-06
TGoeLers' Guide.
HOuSatOntC Railroad.

HOusatOnic Railroad.
 (MAIN LINE DIvIsIoN.)
 Feb'y g, 1891. -.. Passenger trains leave Canaan, GOING NoRya S.4Oa. m. for Pittsteld, North Adams also Albany, via State Line. l230 p. m. for Pittsfield, connecting via. State Line for Albany. 7.25 p. m for Ptttsaeld, connecting via. State Line for Albany. lO.15 a. m., Sunday Mail for Pittsneld,
 LEAVE CANAAN, GOING SOUTH. $40 a. m., for Bridgeport and New York 2.SS p. m., for Bridgeport, with through car. s.2l p. m., Milk for Bridgeport. 10 p. m., for Bridgeport and New York. Sunday Atlk, S.45 p. m.. for Bridgeport and New York.
 Connections are made at Brooktield Junc- ton with trains to and from Danbury.
 WILLIAM Fl. STEVENSON,
 Vice-Pres't. and Genl Manager.
 A. W. PERRIN, Gen. Pass. Agt.
Connecticut western news., 1891-05-06
SPRING OF 1891

During the year 1887, l gave away 5uO Oil Paintings as an advertisement. To-day they a.
 dorn the walls of the working man s cottage and the rich mans home. Since that time my many patrons have been urging me to give them away again. Know ing that it will increase trade, I will until further notice give every purchaser to the amount of
Connecticut western news., 1891-05-06

BRIDGEPORT, May 2-The final attempt to save Jacob Scheele, the New Canaan murderer, is being made A petition has been forwarded to the board of pardons at Hartford to have his sentence commuted to imprisonment for life. Petitions have also been circulated in this city, Norwalk and New Canaan, and have been quite nu merously signed. About forty residents of Norwalk have affixed their signatures: but there are only few signers from this city. These papers will also be sent to the board. The board of pardons meet in Hartford June 1, and his lawyers, Judge Lockwood and H. J. Curtis will then ap near before the board.
Connecticut western news., 1891-05-06

EAST BERLIN, May 2.-Ihe covered bridge of the Consolidated railroad across the Mattabesett river here, wooden structure was burned. The fire was communicated to the bridge from a burning oil house ot the Berlin bridge company The bridge was about seventy-five feet long,
 Took Dose of Laudanum.
 NoRwALK, May ay2.-John Lawrence Reed aged sixty, we'll to do farmer of Wes, Norwalk, while temporarily deranged by insomnia took laudanum with suicidal in tent and died.