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Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1891-12-22
LOCAL JOTTINHS.
Friedman il open.
Holiday Goods at Tracy's.

HHooWsu - opcu'
Holiday Goods at Tracy's.
Will We have a train Tomorrow?
Smoke Davey's home made Cigars.
Holiday Goods! Holiday Goods!
At j. Z. Fox's, Haley.
The Latest Novel,ies-the most
acceptable Of all Holiday Presents
at J. G. Fox's, HALEY.
The young ladies of the Delsarte
class, will present beautiful studies
from ancient statuary, in Grecian
costume, at the Recital. Monday eve
ming, Dec. 20, at the Alturas.
Messrs. James and Reed, of tho
Camas No. 2, left to day for their
home in St. Joe, Mo.
Say, kids, let's go to Earhart's and
buy IL worth of groceries, and thus
get q pound box of fine French
Candies thrown in, free.
S. NJ Friedman has just received
carload of Budweiser and Anheuser
Beer, for which he is sole agent on
Wood Iaver.
A large and varied assortment Of
Goods suitable for Holiday Gifts, just
opened at
VAN NEss's DRUG STORE.
A whole ton "a long one-224O lbs.)
OF fine French Candy is to be given
away at the HALEY Grocery store, be-
tween now and Christmas.
The Union Pacific pay car passed
over the Branch road to-day and sup.
piled the railroad boys with loads of
cash.
Full set of Dickens's works, Is vol
umes, nicely bound, at Steward Bros
We have a large assortment of
patterns suitable for business suits
which we make up in our usual first
GLASS way, at prices as low as any ones.
Call aud be convinced before ORDER
ing. ANDERSON & McLEoD.
There will he services at St. Charles
church next Sunday at 1890 a. mr., at
z and at 7:15 p. m.
G. VAN DER DoNCKr.
Professor Daniels, Of Boise, is at
the Alturas Hotel. Any persons
desiring loans Of money should see
him at once.
This mornings train was u hours
late in reaching Haley. 1t brought
four carloads of freight. AS it left
Shes hone on time it must have be en-
delayed by snow on the track.
Winer Apples, Pigs Feet. Tripc,
Grain AMI Hay, aud full line OF
Choice Groceries, at
EARHART's
Haley Grocery Store.
The Dramatic and Delsarte enter>
tain ment by Miss Hami!l, assisted by
the class in physical culture. will be
given at Alturas Dining Hall, Monday
evening. Dec. rs.
Don't fail to buy 81 worth Tor more)
OF groceries at the HALEY Grocery
Store TO morrow or next dav. aud thus
get . handsome one-pound box of
fine French Candy thrown IN for
fla gnisppe."
The latest wonders to he made
public are hen in Conn cticut which
has laid two eggs one of which con-
tanned a one aud the Other a ten cent
piece; the proposed manufacture of
bread from sawdust; and the Truckee
baby with one black and one blue eye.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1891-12-22
1S91-HOiNay Raies-1S92.

1S91-h0lday Rates-1S93.
AS usual the Union Pacific offers to
the travelling public cheap rates during
the Holidays of '91-'92.
For detailed information call on or
address
GEO. LAMUNyoN.
Agent Union Pacific S, stem.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1891-12-22
Who Wants 10 Borrow Money?

John w. Daniels, of Boise City,
will be in HALEY on Monday, Dec.
Dist, to close several loans. Parties
desiring money on farm lands can
find Mr.. Daniels at the Alturas Hotel
on and after that date.
JOHN w. DANIELS.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1891-12-22
Plain Sewing Wanted.

The Ladies' Aid Society of the
Methodist Episcopal Church will do
all kinds of plain sewing on reasona
BILE t-rms. Orders may be left at
Mrs. Blrkett's.
Connecticut western news., 1891-12-31
HUNTsVILLE.

There was large gathering of rels- tiv-s at D. H. Dean's on Christmas Will Yale and James Ensign spent K mass with home friesds. J. H Flakes at Petersburg N Y. Roy and May Willard at Philmont, N. Y Miss Alice Scoville at her home in this place. Miss Hattie Belden with Lime Rock friends. Sidney Morris and family at Walter Chspin's. Falls Village ..... Mir Jesse Stanton Is visiting his son, R-xford Stanton. Mr Stanton has been blfnH for the past P years. still he is far from helpless doing many things qnite surprising to those who have never snff -red similar sff1ic- tion Miss Olive Pendleton received 8 ..Florence Nightingale wrap as a Christmas gift from Florida friends. .. Fred Gillette is very sick at his home in this place (South Canaan) HI E. Wetherell is suck at his home III Bridge port |. |. Norman Cakes met with seri. ous accident last week while chopping in the woods. In some way the axe slipped. striking the leg above the an. kle. inhlcting sn ugly gssh. Dr Skif dressed the wound which IS doing fine ly....C E Hanchett has bought val uable registered Jersey heif-r of Alex snder L-ferty of Bridgeport. |. |. Mrs H G. Wetherell is very ill at the home oi her brother. Miles Hanchett. Orange
 N. J .. Mrs ADnle Hsnchett Is rapidl } recovering from tho injury caused some weeks since by the kick of colt.
Connecticut western news., 1891-12-31
COLEBROOR.

The grip seems to have taken strong hold in the west part of the town and several entire families have been pros- trated. .... .Mr and Mrs J. S. Wheeler have moved to Waterbury ... Sydney Pnlver is home from Brooklyn on two week $ vacation The Christmas celebra- tion at No. Colebrcok was postponed to Monday evening of this week, on &C., count of the weather, which was bad as need be. ..... The residence of B. J. O'Beirne of North Colebrook together with his horse barn were consumed by fire early last Wednesday morning =. There was one feature of the Christmas celebration at the Congregational church on Christmas eve, which was a little out of the ordinary and was gen. uine surprise to nearly all present Du. ring the program which consisted Of music, recitations etc, Mir Howard Smith, who presided at the organ, play ed 8 wedding march, at the close of which, Mir George H. Spellman of Winstsd and Miss Alice A. Barnard. of Cole brook, only daughter of J. H. Barnard, Esq stepped upon the stage from be- hind the curtains and amidst 8 profn- sion of beautiful flowers and evergreen and underneath magnificent fl ,ral bell were quietly and handsomely joined to- gether in marriage by the Rev D. NI Moore. After the Christmas tree was relieved of it's burden 8 reception was held at the residence of the brides par rents. which was participated in by about 30 invited guests and all was mer- ry as marriage bell, or words to that effect.
Connecticut western news., 1891-12-31
CORN N " ALI.

Xmas passed off with its usual quiet ness. The exercises at the chapel on Christmas eve We're interesting -and all the Sunday school children were re- membered with presents but the storm prevented many from attending. .. Mir John E. Calhoun entertained @ party of friends Ut dinner on Christmas aud a number of townspeople were invited to spend the evening and they were not only highly entertained but everyone came away with 8 valuable souvenir of the occasion |. The mails -ere full of presents on Christmas day. Whiting J. Wilcox received the slickest present that we saw, and Mir J. L. Whitney the largest one. ..... James P. Woodruff is visiting with J. B Calhoun. .... Post master Sanford has been having tussle with the grip but is able to be ont again. There are number os cases in town. Walter Bunnell of Thomastou is visiting relatives in town Ely Judson oi Bethel spent Sunday with c. E Wilcox
 William I. Wilcox and family are spending a few days with friends II York State. The lynxes and foxes will enjoy a season of comparative rest. Mir and Mrs Oscar Carlson, also Mr and Mrs Carl Bergen rejoice at the arrival o
 6 bran new boy, and the first one too.
Connecticut western news., 1891-12-31
KENT.

There are quite a number of, people in this village who have got 'em - humps. Mrs Cogswell of Barring ton is visiting relatives in tospa. Santa Claus personally appeared at Congrega- tlonal church on Christmas eve. He came down the chimney and out through ttie fire place which had been conveniently arranged on the platform. and distributed oranges and candy to each scholar from generous carpet bags. Carols were sung, and & Christmas story was related by the pastor. The attend ance was small because of storm and darkness ...- Service at St Andrews church, Christmas day. 10 30 a. m., and in the evening children's service and tree. The church was tastefully deco rated with festal trimmings, and the tree laden with fruit enough to make each scholar happy. The attendance was so large that extra seats were sup- piled Earl Mosher died suddenly at his home. North Kent, on Monday at noon, from hemorrhage. On Saturday he was in the village at work as usual Dr King was summoned at an early hour, Monday morning, but too late Funeral on Wednesday, 30th.
Connecticut western news., 1891-12-31
LIM E ROCK.

A number in town are down with the grip but none are seriously sick H, z ekiah Goodwin is recovering slowl, from the pr eumonia He has been quite sick. .. Mir aud Mrs Wm 5 K.l sey of Richmond. Mass are visiting at w. W. Norton's.. Mrs Wm. H Bar pnm and Miss Lilii- Barnnm are visit ing relatives at St Paul. M;nn. Tue funeral of Mrs Freeman Vosburgh Wa. ml1 Sunday afternoon. Mrs Vosburgl lied from ti,e +ff.cts of the grippe, a, her daughter's in Millerton. N Y. Sh. was recovering from very difficnlt .- peration lately performed in New York. aud everyone hoped she would be It. stored to health once more. but her sy; tenn was not strong enough t, withstanu the grippe We all sympathize witt, her husband who has lost his famii, within the past six months. Frank Wal drowned five months ago Sunday, an now Mrs Vosbnreh is taken ava. Ve understand Mir Vosburgh is to rent ti,, mousse and live with his daughter i, Nl'l rton |. |. Tue whist club is going t., mold dance in the Hepzivalla school room on Friday evening, Jan'y 1. 1892 Music by Dr Knights orchestra of Lake vile. A pleasant time is anticipated
 .....The Methodist Sunday school had Christmas tree in the chapel O., Monday evening. A usual they had au nj,, able time. ..... Richard B.rnum is home for the holiday vacati ,n from his school in Salem, N. Y He secured his first fox few days ago. aud more de- lighted young man you never saw. =. The fOundries shut down work on Fri lay and Saturday of last week to en. bic the men to spend Christmas at nome. .... Mrs John Belcher had j.
 arrow escape from serious injury Tues iay afternoon. While driving dow, he little hill near the store the horse b r me fright n Il at som thing tm
 pad. turned suddenly. throwing her ou
 n alm st stepped on her, and would
 ut for passers by who caught the horse sud helped her up. The carriage is il, 'he repair shop, while Mrs Belcher es ,aped injury, except general shaking up.
Connecticut western news., 1891-12-31
EAST CANAAN.

A A. Lawrence and wife have been sick for ten days. They are better. Daniel Condon and family are all sick =. Albert Hyde and son, Charlie, are able to be out doors again. Nat $ Stevens is quite sick %. Michael Keane has been housed up for two weeks ... Mrs Fannie Churchill and her mother have been on the sick list. .... George Green and family are all sick. .... Mrs Lydia Holt has been quite sick at Geo Greens. .... .Fenn Blgelow and family are on the sick list. ... John Shultiss and family have all been sick ..Mami- Sweeney Is quite sick with rheumatisnl
 .. Johnnie O'N-il is quite sick Geo Cowdrey, Jr. has been sick for week He is out agaln. M Irene Cowdre! was home uv.r sunday. Will St"n. IS convalescing af CT tw, week. illue s ........ Mir BentIe, aud wife have beer quite sick, also Mir Winters and family
 ...L. F. Br,nson and family have had rl. ir share of sickness with the others This Is an unusual numbe on the sick list All of the aforementioned have have been grippers or are still gripping
 Mrs Mary Webster is quite sick. M' Woodward, her uncle. is very sick .... Mrs Lydia Corbit is quite i'll.
Connecticut western news., 1891-12-31
ASHLEY EALl.9s

The children of our Sunday school were very kindly remembered on Xmas eve by a supper, Christmas tree. and a frolic with Santa at the school house The weather was very unfavorable. nevertheless about fifty, oli and young. convened and had 8 very merry time. =
 ...H. H, Brigham from WesttieId spent Xmas at his home in this village Mi .s Lizzie Seville is spending a fortnight among friends and neighbors in this place and Canaan. NIT and Mr. Wm Abbott called on old n-ig hbors here last Monday. leaving for their new home in Ea-t Lee. Tuesday g. m. Their many friends in this village wish them success and 8 host of friends in their new field of labor.
Connecticut western news., 1891-12-31
GREAT HARRINGTON.

Christmas services were held ct all the churches.
 At the Methodist church an entertain ing concert was given Sabbath evening by the children of the Sunday school
 Monday from to D. m. the Sab- bath school of the Episcopal church had a Christmas tree and brought gift> for the poor of the parish.
 Stevenson Brotherhood of trainmen hold their secoEd annual ball, at the town hall this evening.
 Spontaneous combustion in @ barrel of oiled rags in Dr. T. w: Frpnch's barn on Main street caused a fire last Wednesday evening. which would have proved serious if 1t had not been discov- cred at opce and promptly extinRuished.
 Another general market day for the sale of live stock and farm produce will be held at the yard of the Hotel Miller. Tuesday January 9th at l p m.
 The town schools reopen Monday af- ter a vacation of two weeks. Miss Ida B. Smith has been engaged as teacher at Sekonk in place of Miss Evans.
 A lodge of Odd Fellows Is being or ganlz-d in the town and over 60 names have been obtained. A room has been fitted up, in the third story of Burget & Lew IS block,
 A public installation of the recently elected officers of Cincinnatus Lodge will take place at the lodge room next week Friday evening. A banquet and dance for invited guests and Masons will follow at the town hall. Edward Ragan's lecture. "A Trip to Alaska" will be given at the town hall, the evening of January 5. From 25 to 35 calves a week are shipped every Tuesday from this station to New York or New Haven market.
 The shit of w. I. Walker against Mrs ! Rachel P. Evans was tried in the distric, court, Saturday. This is a Case where. in the plaintiff is trying to dispossess the defendant of the house where sue has lived for the past ten years Charles Evans, husband of the efendant, after | being married to Rachel about ten years deserted her several months ago, but | previous to his departure he gave his daughter, by former wife, quit claim | deed of the property. The daughter | has leased tie premises 10 Walker who ! l. now trying to get possession. The I court reserved its decision for two | weeks.
 Dr Winthrop Girling of Chicago i. visiting his parents here. He arrived Sunday afternoon and will remain un til Saturday.
Connecticut western news., 1891-12-31
w EST CORNN ALL.

Mir and Mrs Eugene Skilton of Oak vile spent Sunday with friends here. .. Dwight l. Rogers of New Britain was nome over Christmas. ..... Miss Edie Dean closed her school in West Goshen for 8 two weeks vacation. .... John L.. Washing came near losing his life last ~e eek by being caught in the machiner! 1t his shear factory Mir England and Miss Nellie Cochraue of Bridgeport were here over Christmas. .... William Oliver was elected Sunday school sup intendent tor the ensuing year last Sab bath Edward Baldwin has gone to Montreal for two weeks visit Mrs D F. Smith and daughters, M s. Nick -rson and Theo. Sturges are the latest subjects of the grippe. Mir and Mrs George Stone of Torrington visited friends here on Monday. .. Patrick Fox died suddenly last Tuesday, Dec. P, of hemorrhage. He had been great suf- ferer for ears.
Connecticut western news., 1891-12-31
THE DEATH RECORD.

Rev. A. H. HALL, pastor of the Center Congregational church, at Meriden, Conn. JOHN HASTINGS, ex-county supervisor, at Bovina, N. Y. Rev. WILLIAM RoLL1NsoN, pastor of the First Baptist church, at Railway, N. J.
 Rev. JAMEs F. NOLAN, 8 Catholic priest, st Caldwell, N. J.
 THOMAS $. APPLEaATE, proprietor of the Adrian (Mich.) Times.
 Dr. T. S. ARMSTRONG, superintendent of the State hospital, at Binghamton, N. Y.
 JACOB STROUD, treasurer of Crawford county, Ind, at English.
 Brigadier General WILLIAM RAYMOND LEE, at Roxbury, Mass.
 Dr. ABRAM METcALFE, a Knights Tenn plar, at Syracuse, N. Y.
 Dr. J. s. WALDEN, one of the best known men at Scranton, Pa.
 PETER o. DYKE, 8 Republican committed man and real estate dealer, at Elizabeth, NJ.
 Ex-Judge CANTON L1Pr1Ncorr, at Morris town, N. J.
 General THOMAS ALLCoCK, at New York. Sir WILLIAM ARTHUR WHITE, British em. bassa>.or to Turkey.
 LEOPOLD SroCKER, formerly Joseph Bona parte's valet de chamber. at Avon, Ills.
Connecticut western news., 1891-12-31
CLAYTON

MT and Mrs John Sardam entertained about doz-n invited guests at tllei' ,ome, on Christmas day. Mrs Sardam ,uatle an excellent dinner which wa partaken of with hearty relish by those resent. After dinner the company was called to the parlors where stood 8 mag hticent tree we'll Ia len with present. for old and yoang. ranging in Value from pop corn bag to some greenbacks, the denomination of which we are not at liberty to statex,.After the presents were all distributed, those of a musical turn enjoyed themselves .by singing Miss Minnie Sardam furnished music with her organ. The last piece being God be with you till we meet again;' after which the guests departed, wish .ng Mir and Mrs Sardam long life, much j,y and happiness.
Connecticut western news., 1891-12-31
CANAAN VALLEY.

Mrs Julia Garfield, who had been very sick about two weeks with pneu- monia, died at the home of her son, Wm. Garfield, Monday morning at o'clock. Mrs Canfeld's sister, Mrs Freeman, is also very sick at Mir Can fields but hopes are entertained of her recovery. There are very many sick with hard colds and the grippe. . :. :. Tine prevalence of so much sickness prevent ed many family reunions on Christmas although few families entertained friends on that day. Mir Amstead had q family gathering at the Christmas board
 Fred Bailey and wife cf Torrington spent Christmas week with friends in this vicinity.
Connecticut western news., 1891-12-31
MILL RIVER

- A few of the visitors in town last week were; Mrs Dr Smith of Bridge. port with Mrs H. w. Sheldon; Mir and Mrs George Baker of Granville, N. Y are visiting with MT and Mrs E T Blodgett; Ezra Reyes and family visit. ed at his mothers Mrs Philo Smiths. =. There will be social at the ladies parlors Thursday eve, at which time g tree laden with gifts for the Sunday school will be distributed. The Christmas ball. given by North Adams parties, in the town hall wasn't very largely attended, the weather being un. favorable.
Connecticut western news., 1891-12-31
PRINCE CHRISTIAN PREFERRED.

Tho Duke of Connaught Accidentally Wounds Him While on . Hunting Trip.
 LONDON, Dec. 29.-His Royal Highness Christian of Schleswig Holstein, while hunt ing near Osborn Castle was accidentally shot by the Duke of Connaught. His condition is precarious
 According to all accounts the prince was slightly in advance of the party, unknown to the duke, who raised his gun and fired at pheasant. Prince Christian uttered a cry and fell to the earth. He was taken to the castle. Two shot were cut from his cheek and third was found to have pierced his right eye. It has been decided that the eye must be removed. The queen is with the wounded man almost constantly, and great excitement prevails The duke is nearly distracted with grief.
Connecticut western news., 1891-12-31
MlLkMAN HANEY ACCUSED.

He Is Believed to Have Killed Pretty
 Ella Winter.
 PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 29.-The police be- ieve they have tho murderer of Ella Win ter, the pretty young girl who was found dead in a storehouse with an ugly wound in the back of her head. The suspected man is Haney, milkman, who has his stables adjoining the place where the girl was found dead.
 Several large pools of blood were found in the stable, covered with straw The girl would have become mother in few days, and it is said that Haney is the father of the unborn child.
Connecticut western news., 1891-12-31
To Indict Herrick.

WHITE PLAINS, N. Y., Dec 29.-District Attorney Platt says he will ask to have AL bert Herrick, the brakeman alleged to have been responsible for the Hastings accident, indicted for manslaughter. He said that he would probably have the train dispatcher indicted who sent the two express trains out from the Grand Central station, know ing that the road was blocked. Mir. Platt considers this dispatcher as much to blame as Herrick.
Connecticut western news., 1891-12-31
ORNWALL CENTER.

"A Happy New Year" to all l... Jas. O Ford and family spent Christmas with their friends in Bridgeport. ..... Wm. Wilcox and family were with friends in Wassaic over Christmas. .... D P. Johnson and sister and Mrs l., A. Dean and daughter were in Falls Will lsoe Thursday .. Lee c. Ford is home from Bridgeport. for short vacation. :.
 Miss Hattie Peck is on the sick ist.
Connecticut western news., 1891-12-31
Monaghan Temporarily Insane,

WEST CHESTER, Pa., Dec. 29.-The only theory advanced by the relatives and friends of P. Jones Monaghan, the lawyer who sud- denly disappeared some time ago and who has now turned up in Sydney, Australia, is temporary insanity. James Monaghan, a brother of the wanderer, has sent the fol- lowing telegram to Assistant Secretary consul of Sydney give Monaghan $500. See that ho sails for San TrnAoisoe ea thA 21tA."
Connecticut western news., 1891-12-31
EaSgs nespecting NeWspaPeF>s
sua.crtpsio. Account.

The date on the colored slip of paper with the name of the subscriber shows the time tu which the subscription Is paid: thus. R. B. Smith 5juls9 indicates that Mir Smith has pai' for his paper to July 5. 1858 IL is hoped that subscribers will see to it that their account as indicated by the date on their papers. ls always correct. and when they pay tor re renewal of their subscription VIII ooserV' whether their date is changed to indicate tnt proper credit. and m the event of an error u inform us for correction al once N" cialns for errors in these accounts will nereaIlei O' considered unless presented within thirty days after the payment Is cla1neh to haSs been made. the receipt of the paper witi the date to which the subscription Is pai, plainly printed thereon Is prinln facte ev1 dence of it's acceptance as correct.
Connecticut western news., 1891-12-31
Central New England & Vest
 ern R. R. Co. Poughkeepsie Bridge Route.


 -
 Commencing Sunday, October II, 1891.
 TRAINS GOING EAST. Leave Mill.rton S.55 a. m., Canaan s.4O, Nor folk l0.O4; arrive Hartford ll.50 q. m. Leave Campbell Hall S.3O a. m., Canaan S5 p.m.. Norfolk 408 arrive Hartford 6. l5 pm. Leave Campbell Hall 1l.55 p m.-Daily Ex- press from Washington, Baltimore and Philadelphia for Boston; Canaan 245 a.m., Norfolk, stops for through passengers oniy 3.O5; arrive Hartford 4.35 a m. Boston $40 a. m.
 Leave Campbell Hall Sundays only) 7.45 a. m. Canaan S.5t D. m., Nor:olk Al; arrive Hartford 6.2O p. m.
 TRAINS GOING WEST. Leave Hartford 9,45 a. m., Norfolk II 5S. Ca : nann l2.30p.m ;arriveCampbellHall 5.S5 pm. Leave Hartford z5 p. m.. Norfolk b.l9 C.. naAn 5.43; arrive Millerton 6 20 p. n. Leave Hartford 90, p. m. Daily Express for P iiadelphia Baltimore and Washington Norfolk 10 55 p. m., Canaan II .l5: arrive Campbell Hall 57 a. m. Leave Hartford Sundays only) 890 a. m. arrive Norf k 1925 Il. m. l.ays 8. co D. m.. Canaan 25 p. m.; arrive Campbell Hall 6.55 p. ID.
 CONNECTIONS. .a.. At Hartford with N &NERR, NY,NH H R, Hartford X Valley Divisions. At limsbury and Ut Pine Meadow with N Y, N H X H K R, Northampton Division. At Winsted with Y N H < Fl R R, Nauga- tuck Division.
 At Canaan with Housatonic R. R; at Miller | ton and Mt Riga with Harlem Division N Y o k H K R K; at Boston Corners with Harlem Division N Y . & H k k K. and N Y & N K R i; l at Pnughke-psie with N Y Q < H R; at RhineclifY with N 0 X H R R, by ferry tt Maybrook with the LehiKh Hudson | River Ky. at Campbell Hall with N Y O& " | By. NYLE& " R R., PP& B R and 1 Waikiki Valley k B. l 1. ". FOWLER, 0. \. HAYEA.
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