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Connecticut western news., 1891-11-12
GREAT HARRINGTON.

The annual meeting of the Parish Aid Society of the Episcopal church, was held last Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. H. T. Robbins on Main street. The officers elected for the en- suing year are: President, Mrs J A Brewer; vice president, Mrs F. T. Whit ing; secretary. Miss Sarah M. Turner; treasurer, Mrs John c. Wheeler; direc- tors, Mrs J. T. Whiting, Mrs G w. Platt, Mrs H. A. Tobey, Mrs H. Migr- erey, Mrs Caleb Ticknor, Mrs Fl T. Rob- bins, Mrs C. K. Brown, Mrs l.. l.. Jen- kins. The receipts of the society dur ing the year have been $1, 532, the lar gest amount raised in many years.
 Miss Julia A Shaw, daughter of Joshua Shaw, was married last week Wednesday evening to Isaac L.. place at the residence of the brides brother George, in the west part of this town. Rev F. R. Marvin officiated. Miss Shaw was formerly postmistress at West Beckett. A large numb Der of guests were present from this and other towns
 The Hibernians are pseparing for their ball Thanksgiving eve.
 The Great Harrington base ball club give ball tomorrow evening for the benefit of the Jordan family in paying the expenses of the sickness and death of the late Martin Jordan, member oi the club.
 Bishop Brooks preached at St James Episcopal church Sunday morning. Rev J. s Ellis of Sheffield presented class of 10 for confirmation. The attendance was large as there was no meeting at the other churches.
 At the special town meeting Monday there were but 26 persons present. The meeting appropriated s, 800 to build sn iron bridge at Housatonic in place oi a wooden bridge built Is years ago.
 While James Fl. Rowley of Egremont Plain was leading his large Guernsey bull to water Sunday afternoon the animal made furious attack upon Nh Rowley who received stab in the chest and had one ear torn off. MT Rowley saved himself by grasping a ring in the bulls nose and holding on until helE arrived. Mir Rowley has since been con fined to his bed. He is special justice of the District court of Southern Berk shire and delegate from the Housatouit Agricultural Society to the State Boar( of Agriculture.
Connecticut western news., 1891-11-12
ASHLEY FALLS.

Mir James VanDeusen has been con fined to the house several days with rheumatism. John Griffith is having q windmill erected to convey water to his barn t. Mrs Laura Steadman (color- ed) had slight shock of paralysis Sat urday and died Sunday afternoon. Fun eral Wednesday at ? p. m.a at the church .. Edith Slye, who has been suffering from erysipelas. is cohvalescent. ...... Mir Wm Abbott has sold his house. on the road to Canaan, to D. McCarthy .. .. Henry Joyner has sold his route as cream gatherer to Mir Roswell Hurlburt Rev Mir Robbins of Falls Village Is expected to preach here next Sunday morning, and Rev Mir Mueller will occu- py the pulpit next Sunday evening as usual
Connecticut western news., 1891-11-12

nISTRIOT of Canaan, ss. Probate Court, D November 9th, 1891.
 Estate of John G. Lawrence late of North Canaan in said district, deceased
 Upon application of Alonzo B. Garfield, ad- ministrator on said estate, for authority to sell the real estate belonging to said estate, consisting of the following pieces or parcels of land situa ed in said North Canaan, to wit
 1st piece: A wood lot situated on Canaan Mountain containing about 25 acres and bounded on the north by land of the Barnum Richardson Company; west by land belonging to the estate of Hiram Briggs de- ceased south and southeast by land of Gee D. Calame and east by land known as the Beecher place.
 2nd piece: Lying east of Greenwoods turn. pike containing about acres consisting o orchard and sprout land.
 Sd piece; Lying south of College road (so called) estimated to contain about Is acres and bounded by land formerly owned by R Day and lands of H. c. Bartlett and SIP. Ives
 4th piece Lying east of Greenwoods turn. pike and north of College road and intersecteC by c. N. E. & w. railroad, estimated to con. tain 25 acres as per application on file vii appear, ORDERED, That said application be heard at the Probate office in said North Canaan on the 2lst day of November, 1891, at ter o'clock in the forenoon, and that notice of the time and place of such hearing be given by publishing this order once in the Connecticut Western News, public newspaper having { circulation in said district.
 Certified from record,
 Jacob B. Hardenbergh, Judge
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DIsTRICT of sharon, ss. Probate Cou u October 24th, 1891.

nIsTRICT of Sharon, ss. Probate Court u October 24th, 1891.
 Estate of Thomas Belly late of Sharon in said district deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the District of Sharon has appo!nted Fitch Landon and Ed win N. Hartwell both of said Sharon, Com missioners on said estate represented insol- vent by the Administrator after the time linn ited for the presentation of claims has ex- pired to receive, examine and decide upon the claims presented to the administrator within the time limited and directs said administra- tor to give public notice of the names of the commissioners and the time and place of their meeting by advertising the same twice in 8 newspaper having circulation in said district and by posting copy on the public sign post in said district nearest to the place where the deceased last dwelt and mailing a copy to each creditor who has presented a claim against said estate as aforesaid at his last known place of residence.
 Certified by Willard Baker, Clerk.
 The Administrator aforesaid gives notice that the Commissioners aforesaid will meet at the Probate Office in Sharon on the 18th day of November, A. D. 1891 at 10 o'clock in the forenoon for the purpose of attending to the business of said appointment.
 PATRICK KELLY, Administrator.
Connecticut western news., 1891-11-12
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 1891.
FALLS VILLAGE.

Miss Grace Dudley has gone to Brooklyn to remain for 8 time.
 Miss Ward, teacher in the David M. Hunt school, has been obliged to resign her position on account of her eyesight failing her. She returned last week to Boston. Rev l.. A. Robbins takes her place for the present,
 Hon Lyman D. Brewster of Danbury was in town one day last week.
 Mrs Elisha Turpin was again sum- moned to the bedside of her daughter at Danbury, Saturday, whose chances of recovery are hopeless.
 The Court of Common Pleas, A. T. Roraback, Judge, met last week Mon- day and adjourned to the last Monday in the month, November 30.
 What there IS in the atmosphere of a livery stable that Is so conducive to matrimony and at the same tins so con- tagious, Is a subject which might be scientifically considered but whether it would bear out 8 thorough investigation we are not inclined to venture an opin- ion though suffice 1t to say within pc riod of few months past six hostlers have left Reeds livery stable to put on matrimonial harness.
 A gentleman living not one hundred miles from this village. who Is of a humorous turn of mind and believes in Parting on the level and meeting on the square" wishing to patropize both barbers who are members of different organizations, went into Colepsugh's shop a few days since and had one side of his face shaved He paid for half a shave and then went to Merriman's and had the job finished, thus treating both impartially.
 ''The Wrens" will appear in Citizens hall on the evening of December l, in a comedy entitled Devotion; or The Sol dier's Return" founded on scenes of the civil war. Tickets are on sale and a large number have been taken already
 Miss Emeline Kellogg and Miss Abbie Kellogg went to Winsted yesterday "Wednesday where they will remain during tho winter and keep house for Emeline's brother, Asahel Kellogg, whose wife died Oct 29.
Connecticut western news., 1891-11-12

Capt Ferriss is closing up his busi- ness at New Milford and will return to West Cornwall about Dec 1st. The New Milford Gazette says:
 Capt J. L. Ferriss advertises this week that he is compelled by ill health to re- Anguish the fine harness business which he has built up in this town. He has sold his fixtures to George Peck who will continue the business at Capt Fer riss's present stand after December 1st Meanwhile Capt Ferriss will sell out his entire stock of goods at reduced prices during the next fifteen days. We are sorry that Capt Ferriss is compelled to leave this village, for he has been ar upright and much esteemed citizen and as harness maker has sustained the first class reputation which he acquired while he was resident of Bridgeport We trust that his health will be improv- ed by rest and that he will again be ble to do business with his customary energy,
Connecticut western news., 1891-11-12
nISTRICT of Sharon, ss. Probate Court

RESTRICT of Sharon. ss. Probate Court, D November 2nd, A. D. 1891.
 Estate of William H. Insraham late of Sharon in said District.
 Upon the Application of George Ingraham of said Sharon praying that an instrument in writing purporting to be the last will and testament of said William H. Ingraham de- ceased may be proved, approved, allowed and admitted to probate as per application on file more fully appears, it is ORDERED that said application be heard and determined at the Probate Office. in Shar- on in said District, on the 14th day of Nov ember, A. D. 1891, at ten o'clock in the fore- noon, and that notice be giv. 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 of, on the public sign-post in the town o1 Sharon in said district, and by mailing copy of said order to each of the heirs at law and next of kin named in said application. secure. ly enclosed in post paid wrapper and di' rected to each at his or her last known place of residence at least t1vo days previous to said date of hearing thereon.
 A. M. CARD, Judge. Certified by Willard Baker, Clerk.
Connecticut western news., 1891-11-12
A FARMLAND RUNS AMUCk.
Simon Field Kills George David ar
 Wounds David's Wife and Son.

Simon Field Kills George David and
 Wounds David's Wife and Son.
 WILLIAMsPoRT, Pa., Nov. 1O.-A terrible tragedy has just occurred at Green, Pike county, which has already resulted in one death and will probably cause two more Simon F. Field, employed on an adjoining farm, entered the premises of George David, called the latter to the door and blew the top of his head off with load of buckshot. Field then turned on David s wife like savage beast, shooting her in the face and beating her about the head with his gun.
 lane, where he met son of the Davids, whom he shot in the back. David is dead, and it is believed that the mother and son cannot live. Field was arrested, taken to Milford, and locked up. He claims to have no recollection of his crime,
Connecticut western news., 1891-11-12
WEST CORNW ALL.

Rev D. O. Stone of Canaan, exchang- ed with RevJ. H. Pierpont last Sunday
 Miss Hattie Sheldon of Millerton N. Y, is visiting friends in this vicinity.
 Mir and Mrs k. H. Sturges of New York City spent Sunday in town.
 Postmaster Daniel B. Baldwin and Frank B. Wood are on jury again this week at Litchfield.
 The birth list speaks of two new arri- vals in this place last week.
 Mrs Edward Sanford and daughter, Jennie, spent Sunday in Goshen.
 Some beautiful designs in solid silver for wedding, holiday or anniversary gifts just received at the millinery en- porium.
 Mir and Mrs George Stone of TorriDg- ton spent Sunday with friends here.
 Jos Cole and family are soon to move to Torrington where Joe has secured a position ill a meat market
 MT and Mrs John Wood with Mrs Frank B. Wood attended the marriage in high life of Mir Woods niece on Wed. nesday at the brides Seventh Avenue residence. Delmonico furnished the wedding breakfast for the grand affair
Connecticut western news., 1891-11-12
STA TIE WE WS.

Litchfeld business men are taking preliminary steps towards forming a board of trade. Over thirty were pres ent at late meeting and all were in earnest about it. The main point at present is the building of new hotel. for which three sites have been offered Hartford Courant.
 The total rainfall in the state in Octo- Der, according to Hartford statistics, was 57 inches. Last year 57 inches of rain fell during the same month and the average precipitation for twenty years has been 3. Fl inches.
 Oleomargarine dispensers are having hard time in New Haven. Of eleven cases prosecuted last week, three were settled on payment of $25 and costs and the others were continued under bonds of $lOO each
 The State Treasurers report just made public shows that during the last fiscal year, the principal of the State debt was reduced $2S6 4O2, although the State tax on Towns was remitted. There will be S10O. .00O % more paid off in a few weeks, and, in the opinion of the Treas urer, all that is payable before 1903 can be paid off in two years.
 Mrs Francis Brown has recently added to her already numerous gifts to the Memorial Park Association of Win sted. After having lately provided by an endowment for the permanent light, ing of the Memorial Tower by electrici ty, she has now undertaken to complete the interior of the tower at an expense of upwards of $3000. This will admit of the association expendine the $300C realized at the late fair aud the $lOOC given by Mir Rockwell, on the beautify. ing of the grounds in the way of walls, walks, stairways, grading and coping. Such public spirit cannot be too highly l appreciated.
Connecticut western news., 1891-11-12
MILL RIVER

c. B. Brewer has sold his OK team =. Charl Hudson and family have moved into the Stephen Wrinkle house. ..... Chauncey Hall seriously hurt hls leg by a log whirling around and striking him. -. Falling short of paper at the church last week caused delay. The usual services were held in the town hall ... :. A survey to estimate the cost of branch railroad between Canaan and this place is talked of. This will keep the record good making the fourth time the same route has been surveyed.
Connecticut western news., 1891-11-12
Make Hay While the Sun Shines.

We carry 8 complete stock of all re- pairs for the ADRIANCE BUCKEYE MOVING MACHINE and can furnish repairs for any other machine at very short notice. We also have g large as- sortment (. tools for the field, such as Forks, R. es, Scythes and Snaths. Grain Grad ,e, etc., at low prices.
 We have few kegs left of those Nails which went tn, ugh the flood of last spring whi' are just as good for gen. eral purposes, and which we will sell at VERY LOW PRICE to close them out
 Of Lawn Mowers we have few left, and, rather than carry them over, will sell them at price that will make it an object to buy now.
 For the sporting season we have g fine assortment of Guns, Rifles. Revol- vers, Loading Tools, Ammunition, etc.
 A full stock of Barbed Wire, Building Materials, Lime, Cement, Drain Tile, Iron and Steel.
Connecticut western news., 1891-11-12
Further Revision Desired,

NEW YORK, Nov. 10-The New York presbytery has accepted the report of the committee appointed to consider the sub- ject of revision of the Presbyterian con fession of faith, as proposed by the last Presbyterian general assembly. The com mittee reported that it approved of the work already done, but recommends sev- eral additional amendments
Connecticut western news., 1891-11-12
Central New England & Vest
 ern R.. R. Co.
Poughkeepsie Bridge Route.

Poughkeepsie Bridge Route.
 Commencing Sunday, October Il, 1ssl..
 TRAINS GOING EAST. Leave Millerton 8.55 a. m., Canaan $40, Nor.- folk 10A; arrive Hartford 11.50 a. m. Leave Campbell Hall 8.3O a. m., Canaan S.Sh p.m., Norfolk 4.08 arrive Hartford 6.15 pm. Leave Campbell Hall 1l.55 p. m.-Daily Ex- press from Washington, Baltimore and Norfolk, stops for through passengers only, S.O5; arrive Hartford 4.S5 a. m. Boston $40 a. m.
 Leave Campbell Hall Sundays only) 7.45 a. m. Canaan 3.5s p. m., Norfolk 4.21; arrive Hartford GAO p. m.
 TRAINS GOING WEST. Leave Hartford 9.45 a. m., Norfolk II 5s, Ca- naan 12.30p.m ;arriveCampbellHalI5 5.S5 pm. Leave Hartford 3.25 p. m., Norfolk 5.l9 Ca Leave Hartford 9.O5 p. m. Daily Express for Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington Norfolk 10 55 p. m., Canaan 11.15; arrive Campbell Hall 57 a. m. Leave Hartford Sundays only) s.S0 a. m., arrive Norf k 1925 a. m. leave 500 D. m., Canaan 325 p. m.; arrive Campbell Hall 6.65 p. m.
 At Hartford with N Y&NE ERR, NY.NH X H R R, Hartford X Valley Divisions. At simsbury and at Pine Meadow with N Y, N R, Northampton Division. At Winsted with N N H A H R R, Nauga- tuck Division.
 At Canaan with Housatonic R. R at Miller ton and Mt Riga with Harlem Division Y o Fl R R {; at Boston Corners with Harlem Division N Y 0 X H R R R. and & n K R :; at Poughkeepsie with N Y 0 H R; at Rhineclin with N Y O & Fl R R R, by ferry to Rondout with the Ulster Delaware R R at Maybrook with the Lehigh < Hudson, River Ky. at Campbell Hall with NYO&w Ry.. NY l. E X W R R., PP q B R R and Wallkil Valley R.
 I. W. FOWLER, 0. A. HAYE1,
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Connecticut western news., 1891-11-12
Jacob B. Hardenbergh, Judge
RESTRICT of Canaan ss. Probate Cour

RESTRICT of Canaan ss. Probate Court, D November 2nd, 1891.
 . Estate of Augustus Bigelow late of North Canaan in said district deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the district of Canaan hath limited and allowed six months from date of this order, for the Creditors of said Estate, represented insolvent in which to exhibit their claims against said estate B. Garfield commissioners to receive and ex- anime said claims. '. Certified by.Jacob B. Hardenbergh, Judge.
 The subscribers give notice that they shall meet at the Probate Office in said North Ca naan on the End day of February and the 2nd day of May 1892 at one o'clock in the after noon, on each of said days, for the purpose of attending to the business of said appoint ment. JOSEPH w. PEET, ommissioners ALoNZo $. GARFIELD,
 All persons indebted to said estate are re- quested to make immediate payment to GEORGE s. FULLER, Administrator.
Connecticut western news., 1891-11-12
DISTRICT of Sharon, ss. Probate Court

DISTRICT of Sharon, ss. Probate Court, lJ August 9th, 1891.
 Estate of Frances A. Hawley late of the City, County and State of New York, who died leaving real estate situate in said district The court of probate for the district of Sharon 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 to said estate are requested to make immedi- ate payment to
 SAMUEL R. HAwLEY, Executor. Address, Sharon, Conn.,, care Probate Office.
Connecticut western news., 1891-11-12
SubscripriOn 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, lSs9 It is hoped that subscribers will see to 1t that their account, as indicated by the date on theiE papers, Is always correct. and when they pay for re- renewal of their subscription will observe whether their date is changed to indicate the proper credit, and in the event of an error to inform us for correction at once. No claims for errors in these accounts will hereafter De days after the payment is claimed to nave been made, as the receipt of the paper with the date to which the subscription Is paid plainly printed thereon Is prima facie evi- dence of it's acceptance as correct.
Connecticut western news., 1891-11-12
Mail Thieves Caught.

NEW YORK, ,>Nov 10-Post office inspect ors have captured a gang of letter thieves who have been robbing the mails of all large cities for more than a year. The names of the men are Harry Armstrong, alias ''Sheeney;" Charles Hubbard, alias "Charles Diamond" !" who is the leader of the gang; T. c. Boalen, alias "T. Clay ton," and J. K. Stratton.
Connecticut western news., 1891-11-12
The Irish Factions Must Unite,

LINCOLN, Neb., Nov. 1O.-M. V. Cannon, president of the Irish National league of America; William Lyon, treasurer, and John F. Sutton, secretary, have issued a statement to the friends of Ireland in America in which they say that union be- tween the Irish factions is absolutely necessary to the success of the Irish cause. even if every present aspirant to leader ship has to be forced into retirement.
Connecticut western news., 1891-11-12
Dill Pleaded for His Persecutors,

MoRR1sTowN, N. J., Nov. lo.-Gray Tor rey, son of Herbert Gray Torrey, chief of the United States assay office, New York city, Frank Moffett and his brother, and the other young men found guilty of white capping Parson Dill, of the Sterling church, were sentenced to pay fine of fifty dollars each and costs. Parson Dill personally asked the court to be lenient with the young men. '~
Connecticut western news., 1891-11-12
Editor MintOn's Divorce Suit.

SIOUX FALLS, s. D., Nov. 1O.-Editor Minton, of The Illustrated American, New York, has begun action for divorce from his wife, who is now in the city to secure separation from him. He charges her with breaking the seventh command ment, and cites seven different dates and men. Mrs. Minton came here several months ago with Mrs. Blaine.
Connecticut western news., 1891-11-12
nISTRICT of sharon, ss. Probate Court

nISTRICT of Sharon, ss. Probate Court, D October 24, 1891.
 Estate of George c. Maxam late of Sharon in said district, deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the District of Sharon hath limited and allowed six months from date hereof, for the creditors of said Estate to exhibit their claims for settle ment Those who neglect to present their accounts, properly attested, within said time, will be debarre - recovery. All persons in debted to said - ate are requested to make immediate payment to
 EBENEzER J. PRESTON, Administrator. 20. address, Amenia, Duchess county, N. Y.
Connecticut western news., 1891-11-12
Nantfcoke's Death Iiat Twelve

WILKEsBARRE, Pa., Nov. i0.-The num- Der of the victims of the Nanticoke mine explosion now reaches twelve. Four more of the injured have died. Their names are William Williams, Jr., Thomas R. Thom- as, Edward D. Williams and David Powell. The latest theory as to the cause of the ac- cident is that some of the men disregarded the rules and worked with naked lamps.
Connecticut western news., 1891-11-12
Treasurer James Penny Dead.

PITTsBURG, Nov. 10.-James Penny, who for eleven years had been national treas urer for the Amalgamated Association of Iron and Steel workers, died at his home in Pittsburg Nov. g. The cause of his death was blood poisoning. Mr. Penny was sixty-three years of age and was wide ly known among iron and steel workers
Connecticut western news., 1891-11-12
Supplies for the Kaiser's Army.

PITTsBURa, Nov. 10.-The Reduction company, one of the two big America firms manufacturing from aluminium has received from the German govern ment and order for cups, cartouche boxes and lining for knapsacks, the object being to tighten the burden of the common sol dier. Five hundred tons of metal will be uSed