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Connecticut western news., 1891-02-11
SHEEFIEl.D.

The lecture given last Friday evening .t Memorial hall by Rev R Dewitt Nallary, of Lenox, on the subject Mar riage," called out good audience, wh" listened attentively as the speaker, in his most ell quent and fervid manner,
 old us of what true marriage should ,,e, making a home of uns-lish love, rom whence all the virtues of good .itizens and high civilization have their snurce. The subject of divorce was presented in this connection and how It is tending to d-base the true home in rIis country. .Dr l. R. Sanford and family left last Monday for Huntsville, Fla where they expect to spend few weeks at the Indian River hotel, with w. B. Peck, of South B Egremout, pro
 'rletor. .....A quartette from Ashley Falls gave us some gool music last Fri
 lay evening at the Friendly Union ; .lso from Ct Burlington. Mrs Sagen-
 iorf and Miss Andrews sang two songs very delightfully."-. ....... Miss Mary Il andee is visiting her friends in Thomas ton, Conn |. Miss Jennle NJ Burr has gone to Clifton Springs, N. Y., tor a stay of two months.
Connecticut western news., 1891-02-11
THEY MAY BE ALIVE.
Hope That the Four Nanticoke Miners
 May Be Rescued.

Hope That the Four Nanticoke Miners
 May Be Rescued.
 WILKEsBARRE, Pa, Feb. 6.-It is learned that there are four persons, not three, i'm prisoned in the SusQuehanna Coal compa- ny's mine at West Nanticoke In addition to the three men-Rineer, Cragle and Schelling- there is a boy driver named Da- vid Hunter. The belief is growing strong CT that they may still be alive.
 Old miners who have worked in the col fiery say that at the height to which the water rose in the slope it would not come within twenty or thirty yards of the cross heading in which the men may have taken refuge. To reach the cross heading when the flood came pouring along the gangway they would have had to traverse distance of about 250 yards from where it is believed they were at work.
 There is no question that they would have had time to do this if they acted promptly. Cragle had worked in the mine several years and was doubtless familiar with the workings. If in the excitement of the moment he retained sufficient pres ence of mind it is confidently believed that he and his companions could have gained this place of refuge, If so, they may still be alive and may live several days
Connecticut western news., 1891-02-11
KENT.

Hope somebody will send us valen- tine The Catholic fair closed Friday nght, having cleared a large amount of money. as such affairs always do. ..... Miss Josie Smith visited friends in Bridgeport last week .... Mir and Mrs E J Ingersnll are in New York city ..
 Mir and Mrs Daniel Dean. of Hunts ,ll-. have been the guests of John Lane for few days. Mrs H. I. Wildman spending some time with friends in New York. Miss Mary Hopson attend ted the Y P $ c B anniversary a, Portland, Maine, as a delegate appoint
 d by Housatonic Valley Union. :. Sun lay last being Missionary day, Rev B N. Wright gave au excellent sermon on tue needs of the work, and of money tor the work, and in the evening there vas an interesting praise service and missionary concert.
Connecticut western news., 1891-02-11
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 ABSOLUTELY PURE
ABSOLUTELY PURE
GREAT HARRINGTON.

The water commissioners, who were in session at the court room last week for the purpose of taking testimony In or der to fix a value upon the property of the Berkshire Heights water company and Great Burlington water company. closed their hearing Thursday evening anl adjourned to March IT, This ad- j"nrnm-nt was caused by the death, at Worcester. of Mr Allen's Superintendent, making it very necessary for Commits weeks.
 In this town during. the year 1890 there were 64 births, AZ marriages aud 59 deaths.
 The 37th annual ball of Hope fire de- partment took place at the town hall Thursday evening.
 The farmers of the Honsatonic Agrl- l cultural society hold an institute at the town hall to day. Subject for di>cns- sion: The principles of breeding as applied to domestic animals" Fourteen new members were admitted to the Democratic club last week The club are preparing to celebrate Wash ington's birthday.
 The monumental works of NJ. Lux, l an insolvent debtor. were soll by the assignee last Wednesday to John Viola for $4OOO.
 Mrs E E. Wentworth gave a tea tc the members of St James parish, Sat. urday evening.
 It is expected that the organization oi the business mems association will be completed tomorrow evening. Judge Robinson of North Adams be. ing i'll. Judge w c Bassett of North. ampton presided at the Probate court in this village last Wednesday. O c Bid~ell, of Lawyer Wright's office h been appointed assignee ot the insolvant estate of William Fl. Minor at Monterey.
 | The new officers of St Peter's total abstinence society were installed Sun. day evening. The president is Denni. NJ. Daily. ..-
 Charles Piper, employed by MT Whit. lock in the south part of this village took dose of Paris green Sunday noon and but for the application of stomach pump, by Dr Large, woul.l soon have been dead mau. It is saidithat Piper got angry because he was accused ol being intoxicated and for this he swal owed the poison. - 1 It is stated on good authority tha, several wealthy Republicans have form ed company and purchased the Berk shire Courier
Connecticut western news., 1891-02-11
A Dangerous Society Une.rthed.

SHENANDOAH, Pa, Feb. Civilian and George Butsairage, Matt Moldazes and John Lalurnikus, four Polanders, have been committed to the county jail in de fault of E, 800 bail each for murderously clubbing and stabbing five of their fellow countrymen who were instrumental in having friend of one of the accused sent to jail for assault and highway robbery. The men named are ringleaders of society which has for it's object the averaging of wrongs done it's members and the payment of all expenses of members who get into trouble before the courts. The discovery of the society's existence is of great importance. Of late it has been al- most impossible for the commonwealth to convict Poles of crimes on account of the vast amount of testimony put up in favor of the accused. This kind of testimony is now believed to have been supplied by pro fessional witnesses, members of the society.
Connecticut western news., 1891-02-11
THE FIRST STEP,

Perhaps you are run down, can't eat, can't sleep, can't think, cant do any thing to your satisfaction, and you won- der what ails you. You should heed the warning, you are taking the first step into nervous prostration. Ton need a nerve tonic and in Electric Bitters you will find the exact remedy for re- storing your nervous system to its nor nal, healthy condition. Surprising re suits f. How the use of this great nerve tonic aud alterative Your appetite r.. turns. good digestion is restored. and the liver and kidneys resume healthy action. Try a bottle. Price 50 cents at w. H. Camps drug store. ...
Connecticut western news., 1891-02-11
FALLS VILLAGE.

Miss Nellie Hall visited in Danbury over Sunday.
 Lee P Dean. Esq from Bridgeport, was in town Saturday
 E. T. Mander, of Jersey City. was 8 gnest of George H. Brown the fore part If the week.
 Frank Millspaugh,of New Haven, vis- ltea relatives in town over Sunday.
 Mrs George w. Hall entertained ont of town guests by a dinner party Friday.
 Mrs Sara & Sparks Is visiting her daughter, Mrs Walter Hubbell, in Bridgeport.
 Joseph Carroll attended the dance at Norfolk. Friday night
 People from out of town, who have at some time in the past heen residents here, having heard of Levi Beebe, the weather prognosticator, have written to acquaintance~ here for information as to whether the one who has been given the sopbriquet of " B 'artown Beebe''a and the resident of this town bearing tue same name are identical
 Mrs A l.. Brown. of rorrington, vis- ited friends in this vicinity over Sun- day.
 George Wiesing and bride visited rel atives here and as Lime Rock last week while on their bridal tour.
 Miss Harris. of Hartford. has been spending few days with her sister, Mrs James Mcintosh.
 John Owen ls running the livery at the Dudley House stables.
 Mrs H. O. Crandall was called to Bridgeport on account of the illness of relatives She remained over week. Mrs B Turpin is visiting her daugh- ter in Danbury.
 The Epworth League will meet Fri day night at Edward Wards. The funeral of Mrs George Ganzer was attended at her residence Sunday at Lower City. Her age was 70.
 The Y P. s C. B. will meet by invi. tation with Miss Bertha Wickwire this (Wednesday) evening.
 Miss Carrie Hall was given an honorary birthday party by Mrs John H, Belden last Tuesday evening, twenty or more being in attendance. Que ol the gifts was an easy chair. At the election of officers of the Y. P. ; c. B. the following were chosen President. Fred B Egleston; vice pres Mrs c. w. Hanna; permanent cor. sec ] Bertha Wickwire; rec. sec. and treas. Emma Brinton; prayer meeting com. James Thompson, Minnie Jarobi. Irving Gillette; lookout com. John Welch Minnie Gilbert, Minnie Ruiger; social c 'm., Rev c w. Hanna, Mrs H. 5 Dana Lonis- Ringer; missionary com Belle Naltbie. Edith Burnett, Bertha Wick wire; relief com Mrs G w. Ford, Mir. Fannie Lord, Maggie Jacobi;S s s com. George w. Ford. Leua Gillette, Nellie l Barunm.
Connecticut western news., 1891-02-11
LEGISLATIVE NOTES.

The howl of rage that went up from the democratic side of the House at ad- iournment on last Tuesday, has only been equalled in the history of our Legislative body. by the tum1lt which accompanied the carrying away of the charter, by the famous Captain Wads- worth.
 The first step towards reconciliation was made by the Senate on Wednesday, by appointing 8 committee of five to concur with 8 committee of the same number appointed by the House, on matter of elections.
 The ooncillatory steps of the Senate on Wednesday were completely undone on Thursday by 8 petty quibble over the meaning of the word "lste," in 8 resolution passed containing the e1pres- sion, "The late elections" The disa- Rreeance resulted in the vote for re- cess until Tuesday g. m. February 10. the dead lock being thus continued for another week.
 Tie action of the, concurrence com mittee, which will probably meet some time this week, is awaited with great interest It is to be hoped that in some manner they will break the dead lock if for no other reason than to give the active politicians of both parties few mo..ths of rest before next election.
 The conference committee over the legislative muddle was legally establish. cd yesterday (Feb 10) by the House re- ceeding from its amendment and strik. ing out the word '.late" and concurring g with the Senate. The committee the . held an executive session until midnight but it is uncertain whether 8 report will be made to the legislature today.
Connecticut western news., 1891-02-11
\ LITTLE GIRLS EXPERIENCE IN
 LIGHTHOUSE

Mir and Mrs Loren Tres:ott are keep -rs of the Gov Lighthouse at Sand Beach, Mich and are blessed with Q daughter, ,fonr years old. Last April she as taken down with measles, followed with dreadful cough and turning into fever. Doctors at home and at Detroit treated her, but in vain, she grew worse
 apidly, until she was a mere "handfnl
 f bones'' Then she tried Dr King's New Discovery and after the use of two and half bottles, was completely cured. They say Dr Kings New Discovery k worth irs weight in gold. vet you may get trial bottle free at w. H. Camp'r lruR store
Connecticut western news., 1891-02-11

NEW HAVEN, Feb. 7.-At noon gang of stone blasters employed on the New York and New Haven railroad placed piece of dynamite on the forge in their shanty to thaw out while they ate their dinner Shortly after there was 8 tremendous ex plosion, which shattered the shanty and injured all of the men. The foreman, C.. l.. Barbour, of Colchester, will lose the sight of both eyes and is badly cut about the head. He may die. Michael Kelly, ot Willimantic, was badly injured about the face and head. Daniel Sullivan, of Willi. mantle, was slightly injured. John Sulli van (No D, of Willimantic, was badly in jured about the head and will probabl lose one eye. John Sullivan (No. 9, o Willimantic, was also badly bruised about the face and shoulders. All of the men were deafened by the explosion. They were brought to the hospital in this city.
 PIrTsBURG. Feb. 9.-J. N. Mccullough died at 9:45 Sunday morning at his resi- dence on Irwin avenue, Allegheny. MT. Mccullough had been confined to his resi- dence for two months past by general failure of the digestive organs, complicated by spinal ailment. He was born in Yel- low Creek, O., in 1891. At the time of his death he was first vice president of the Pennsylvania company's external system of railways west of Pittsburg and presi- dent of the Cleveland and Pittsburg rail- road, having held the latter position for thirty-three years. The funeral has 'been arranged for Wednesday next, interment to bo Wado ct Wollsville, Q.
Connecticut western news., 1891-02-11
CORNWALL CENTER.

Lee c Ford, who has been on the sick list for several days, is able to be abOut. '-
 Mrs Henry Rogers visited at Matthew Stokes last week. |.
 Miss Hattie Peck is attending the singing schnnls at Cornwall.
 The school in this district closed last Saturday.
 There was no preaching at the M E church last Sunday on account of the storm.
Connecticut western news., 1891-02-11
She Drank Embalmine Fluid,

LANCASTER, Pa., Feb. 9.-Mrs. Margaret Snyder, aged 71 years, while at a funeral Sunday afternoon, became faint and took drink of what she thought was whisky. It was the undertaker's embalming fluid, however, and the services of physician were required He left her apparently out of danger, but the excitement consequent upon the affair brought on an attack of heart disease, which caused death in a short time.
Connecticut western news., 1891-02-11
David Knowles aud Mrs Knowles oi

David Knowles aud Mrs Knowles of New Milford, who were last October sentenced to ten years in state prison for msnslaughter have been granted 8 new trial They were held as accessor ies to their son, George Knowles, who shot at his uncle but killed another man. They received longer sentence than the son and appealed, Possibly the state attorney will drop the cases.
 A Litchfield cor says: The passing of Sunday without any Protestant ger vice is something that probably hss never occurred since the organization of tho firss religious society in tbis town, Vaioh vaD h 1722
Connecticut western news., 1891-02-11
Mine Operators Alarmed.

PITTsBURG, Pa, Feb. 7.-The coal oper- ators of this city are worked up over the bill pending in the legislature to compel them to pay one cent on every ton of coal mined to create a fund for the support and maintenance of miners maimed in the coal pits and the burial of those who may be killed. The operators say that the state has no right to organize an accident insur. ance system for one class of workmen and tax another class to maintain it.
Connecticut western news., 1891-02-11

\ T Court of Probate holden at North "A Canaan, within and for the District of Canaan, on the 4th day of February. 1891.
 Present. Jacob B. Hardenberxh. Judge
 Estate ot Edward E. sparks. lste said North tstnaan, deceased.
 Upon application of Emma Sparks. widow of said dec, ased for the granting of admins. tratiou on said estate
 ORDERED, That said application be hear ! at the pr bate office in said North Canaan. on the l7th day of February, 1884, Ut 10 o'clock ,renoon. and that notice of such time and place of hearing be given by publishing this order once in the Connecticut Western News, a public newspaper having circulation in said district.
 Certified from record,
 JACOB 5. HARDENBERGH, Judge.
Connecticut western news., 1891-02-11
CHEAP SPECTACLES.
Cs.s all They arc Worth.

A dead beat named Rothschild Is ped
 ding the cheapest kind of window glass spectacles and eyeglasses around Litch- field county. for which he charges s l3 each and leaves $2 on account to be seut to his house after trial of the glasses
 They probably cost him wholesale 13 cents apiece. his profit is, therefore, $l on each sale, as he never expects tO get the other g.. The house in New York say they know nothing of him and pro- nounce him afraad.-HartfOrd Courant
Connecticut western news., 1891-02-11
John McKeown Dead.

WASHINGTON, Pa, Feb. 9.-Mr. John Nc Keown, the wealthiest individual oil pro ducer in the country, died at his home here yesterday. When oil was discovered in Butler county he was employed as driller. He bought in Q big we'll and started his fortune, which is now $5,O00, 900. He has been one of the boldsst of "wildcatters," and twice has been reduced to poverty. During the past ten ysars, however, his vsnturss havs ben unilogmly successful
Connecticut western news., 1891-02-11
MILL RIVER.

Miss Alice Williams arrived last week for few weeks stay iu this vicinity.
 Miss Mary Sheldon is visiting in Sh-ffi,-ld
 The Young Peoples Christian E"- deavor Suciety will hold their week.! pray CT meeting on Sunday evenings
 The cases of scarlet fever are improv- ing, with no new to report.
Connecticut western news., 1891-02-11
NEW M A R L. BO RO.

Mrs A. w. Fields is quite sick.
 The proceeds from the oyster supper at T. H Clark s were about SIS
 Miss Jennie McCauRhen closes he' school in Monterey this week.
 Dr J. L. Sanborn returned from New York. Saturday. where he was called ol account of the illness of his little boy
 Michael K. D"yle has gone to Pough keepsie to see his brother. who Is sick there. .-'
Connecticut western news., 1891-02-11
Uncle Sam beats John Bull, and leads
 the World in making Pig Iron.

The production of pig iron Tn the United States during the year 1891 was g, ,2O2, 7O3 gross tons, being an increase of l, 500. 900 tons over the previous year, and about l,2OO.0 900 tons greater than the product of Ct Britain for the same year. It was the first year that the United States has exceeded Great Britain. and puts onr country at the head of the iron producing countries of the world. ld.-Poughkeep>i- Eagle.
Connecticut western news., 1891-02-11
s.s.er,ps,.. Account.

The date on the colored slip of paper with tho name Of the subscriber shows the time to Smith 5julS9 Indicates that Mir Smith has paid for his paper to July 5. lsSS IL is hoped thai subscribers will see to it that their account As indicated by the date on their papers. IS always correct. and when they pay for re- renewal of their subscription will observe 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 considered unless presented within thirty days after tho payment Is claimed tO nave boon made. as the receipt of the paper with tho date to which the subscription is paid plainly printed thereon is priIna facie evi dence of It's acceptance as correct.
Connecticut western news., 1891-02-11
The Richest Clergymen

The Rev Dr Charles t. Hoffman and his brother, the Rev Dr B. A. Hoffman, dean of the General Theological semi- nary, both of New York city, are said to be the richest clergy men in the United States. The wealth of each of them Is about $14, ,0OO, OO.-Epoch.
Connecticut western news., 1891-02-11
DIsTRICT of Cornwall, ss. Probate Cour, | February 9th l891

| February 9th, 1891.
 Estate "f Aancie l.. Frost, late of Cornwall, in said district, deceased.
 - Upon the application of Mrs H. E. Swan praying that letters of administration may be granted on said estate t1 Rienzi H. Stone, as per application GU file moro fully appears, 1t is
 ORDERED that said application be heard and determined at the Probate Ofdce in Cornwall, in said District, on the l7th day of February, A. D. 1891, at o'clock afternoon, and that notice be given of the p ndsncy of said application and the time and place of hearing thereon, by publishing the same once in some newspaper havnga circulation in said district, and by p'sting a copy thereof, on the public sign-post in the town of Cornwall, in said District.
 GEO. 0. HARRISON, Judge,
Connecticut western news., 1891-02-11
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Legal Notices.

hISTRICT of sharon, ss. Probate court, lI January Slst, 1891.
 Estate of Clark M. Juckett, late of Sharon, iu sAid dist ict deceased
 The Court of Probate for the District of sharon hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof, for the credi- 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
 Flora B. Juckett, Administratrix. Postoff1ce address, sharon, Conn
Connecticut western news., 1891-02-11

Father Duggan, of the Torrington Catholic church. has announced that a convent and parochial school will be built at that place at once on land north of the church. The building will cost $I5.OOO.
Connecticut western news., 1891-02-11
The Gain Greater Than the Loss.

The Gain Greater Than the Loss.
 BRIDGEPORT, Feb. 3.-A big made tiger, valued at $10,000, belonging to Barnum & Bailey was choked to death by a bone sticking in his throat while eating his breakfast at the show winter quarters The carcass has been sent to Barnum's museum at Tufts college. By the laws of compensation fine ioness gave birth to four beautiful cubs at the same place in the evening, which are valued at $15, 900. Mir. Barnum says that his gains by births of wild animals annually are about $50,OOO groater than his losses.
Connecticut western news., 1891-02-11

An exchange makes record of the sur- pri>ing fact that recent wind st' rm >traiy the spire of Saint P-ter'e church, at Middletown. N Y.. which was bent bv similar storm in lSO6
Connecticut western news., 1891-02-11
c o 6 r ELL ,
A Profession for $500
 SHORTHAND COUPON,

There is no profession in the world so valuabI- to young ,dy or young man as short hand writing. shorthand ia the step ping stnne to success aud to the highest position in life
 In order introduce our system more widely, which Is so simple and easy that any one can lear it, We will g ve course in shorthand. this course to cou-i-t of 24 easy Itsso,s for which we generally receive $I5 and includes text book for $5. This starts on. to writing from dictatinD, and you will need Il" further instruction if you Can .ecura some relative, "r friend 10 re id to you in order to get up spe-d. You have the p,ivilexe of taking the lessons at the school. day or even ing at your c, 'nvenie' c.,, or through the mail. his is an opportunity of Il life time. and you will never hay. such chance again, there fore take advauta5e $ of 1t immediately.
 AOQTeSS Issued by theWATERBURY SHORTHAND SCHOOL
 Postofflce Block, Waterbury, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1891-02-11

Ex-Chief Justice Appleton Dead. BANGOR, Me, Feb. 9.-.-Ex-Chief Justice John Appleton died sl. 1denly Saturday. He was nearly s7 years uf age.
Connecticut western news., 1891-02-11

The Fort William Henry hotel at Lake George has been sold to New YoIk parties for S7OO, 900.
Connecticut western news., 1891-02-11

The government of Portugal with a population of 5,0OO,0 ,000 is about $700, OOO, 900 in debt
Connecticut western news., 1891-02-11
Brazilian Reciprocit

bf8zIIIAn ReC1pfOCICy. WASHINGTON, Feb. 6.-The president has issued the formal proclamation announc- ing the reciprocity agreement with Brazil under the new tariff law
Connecticut western news., 1891-02-11

DANBURY, Feb. 4.-Daniel J. Brew, the hat manufacturer who mysterious ly disappeared Dec 6, has been heard from. A letter was received from him to- day dated at Michigan City, Ind. In it Mr. Brew tells remarkable tale of his wanderings. From the disconnected com position of the letter it is evident that MT Brew is suffering from a uerauge,i 7n3cc.