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Connecticut western news., 1892-02-25
sHEFFIELD.

Mrs O. w. Snyder went to South Norwalk on Monday to spend a week with Mrs I. R. Sanford. . Miss Lizzie Kellogg, of Stockbridge, was guest at the home of Heman Calender, last week The funeral service of Dr. Isaac R. Sanford, who died at South Norwalk, Conn. last week, was largely attended at Christ church, in this viii lage. on Thursday afternoon. conducted by the pastor Rev. J. s. Ellis. The floral offerings were beautiful, the cas- ket being covered with flowers. ..... The distillery and cider mill of A. W. Curtiss, together with house and barn near by, occupied by Bert Bacon and family, were all destroyed by fire last Wednesday afternoon; no insurance. Most of the contents in the house were saved and removed to the house of A W. Curtiss pear by, where the family now live. A high wind, at the time, put other buildings in the vicinity in danger and only by great effort were they saved .. The entertainment at Memorial Hall last Friday evening, ip the Friendly Union course, consisted oi readings by MT Atwater, of the Elmer son school of oratory in Boston, but whose home is in Westfeld, Mass. A large audience was in attendance and was highly pleased with the speaker and the way the selections were render ed, showing his taleut and careful train. ing. The music of the evening was two songs with piano accompaniment by Miss Sarah Merrifeld and Miss Lil- lie Conway.
Connecticut western news., 1892-02-25
NORFOLK.

J. N. Cowles returned from the west last Saturday. He reports pleasant and successful trip. ... Mike Buckley was quito badly hurt by fall while working at Grove Yale's last week. He was found in the cellar, with his head badly cut and unconcious, and lying in pool of blood. He is supposed to have tripped on some coal on the stairs He is quite feeble now from loss oi blood, and from renewed bleeding Monday night. ...... Mike Marea is al the town house with both feet badly frozen, the result of going to bed in a flat car at Winsted one of those cold nights week ago ..... Miss Rebecca Bassett has closed her school and gone to Illinois to attend the wedding of a cousin. ... Miss Hattie Bell is home with the scarlet fever, and Miss Elsie Rood has taken her room in the Center School. The committee burned fifteen pounds of sulphur in the room while 1t was closed .Gus. Curtis has bought building lot, of A P. Lawrence, on Terrace View near Mrs Spaulding's B place. Price said to be $850. %.
Connecticut western news., 1892-02-25
LAX RvILLE.

Washington's Birthday was nshered in by the raising of the star spanaled banner on most of our public buildings. Tine district school house has now the starry banner floating from it's upper story Through the efforts of Mir Miles subscription was circulated among our citizeis an3 enough money raised to procure a flag for nur district school house. Tn flag raising exercises took pla,:t4 at II clock 8. m,. in the school house, opening with the singing of the school children of "My Country lis of Thee" Rev ID. PriDips then offered prayer, after which T. l.. Norton pre- sented the handsome flag, on behalf of the citizens, to the school, with a few well chosen patriotic remarks Rev b Phillips responded on behalf of the school committee. A number of Grand Army men were present, among them Mir Smith, Department Commander of Connecticut, who addressed the child ren; after which the flag was raised with cheering and singing of the "Red, White and Blue" by all present. Bertha Bachmann had the honor of raising the flag.
 Our G. A. R. Post weut to Millerton, on Washington's Birthday, to attend the celebrations there by the Millerton Post.
 Ben Johnson is going to move into one of Chas Bissell's farm houses on college hill on April lst, and will keep boarders.
 John Costello met with a severe acci- dent last Friday, piece of timber struck his hand and tore one of his fin gers so badly that Dr Bissell had to amputate it.
 Mrs Dr McPherson of N. Y. and her two children were here first part of last week to visit her sister, Mrs A I. Cow fes.
 The young friends of Miss Martha Mason, gave her 8 surprise party, last week Tuesday evenipg;a very enjoyable time is reported.
 George Gardner of Winsted, spent Sunday with his sister, Mrs Geo. Bar net.
 Miss Minnie Eldridge and William Teater were united in marriage last Thursday morning at 10 o'clock by Rev D. Phillips at the home of the brides parents. The happy couple went on their wedding tour on the one o'clock train.
 Rev D. Phillips exchanged pulpits with Rev J. O. Goddard last Sunday morning. MT Goddard preached very practical and eloquent sermon, on the subject: No sects in Heaven"
 The Epworth league held 8 literary sociable, on .Washington's birthday evening, at the house of J. M. Miller. which was much enjoyed.
 Great prosperity has come to the Lakeville Methodist Episcopal church, under the pastorate of Rev D. Phillips At the last Quarterly Conference, held Feb 18th, the official board passed a resolution unanimously requesting his return for the fifth year.
Connecticut western news., 1892-02-25
A RTIoLEs OF ASSOCIATION OF TH1

A RTICLEs OF ASSOCIATION OF THE A E. w SPURR COMPANY
 Articles Of Association made this twenty. second (22) day of February A. D 1892,
 I The undersigned hereby form them- selves into Corporation for the purpose oi buying. selling, merchandising and deuliny in lumber, and timber in all it's forms and products, coal grains, -four, feed. lime paints, oils, cements, hardware and other articles, which Corporation is 10 be called and known as "The E. W. Spurr Company
 1T. The business of said Company shall be carried on in the towns of Salisbury and Ca- naan, in Litchfield County, Connecticut, and the main office of said Company shall be in the town of Canaan in said County.
 III. The capital stock of said Company shall be Fifty thousand (5Q 00O dollars and shall consist of Five hundred (500) shares oi One hundred (100) dollars each.
 ". The affairs of the company shall be managed by board of three (3l directors who shall be elected by ballott, and shall hold office until the first Qst) Tuesday of March next succeeding their election and until their successors are duly elected.
 V. The bona tide stockholders owning a majority of the capital stock of this corpnra- tion may at any legally warned meeting of the members thereof, adopt, alter or amend such bylaws as are propor for the regulation of the affairs of this Corporation. ... State of Connecticut ss Salisbury.
 I, William Kane. secretary of The k. w. Spurr Company, do certify that the apove is a true copy Of the Articles of Association oi said Company.
 Attest. WILLIAM KAxr, Secretary.
Connecticut western news., 1892-02-25
LIM E ROCK.

A stock company has been formed here called "The Casino Company, " stock in which was taken rapidly to the amount of $35O0, and they will put up building in early spring. The site will be the lot east of M B Richardson's, called the ''Barnum Orchard" This is an enterprise long talked of, but notb
 ing has been done before this winter. As we now have no suitable place for sociables, suppers and the like, the building will be appreciated. The ladies of the village held their supper at Rowley's hotel on Friday evening, 18th inst, and received abont $110.00. The proceeds go towards furnishing the Casino. The whist club will hold their last meeting at 0. w. Barnum' s Friday evening. It is s'nip and tuck for first prizes on both sides. .... John Fl. Hurlburt. Jr., of Bridgeport, spent Sunday at Walter Wakeman's... Mrs Geo w. Stone was run into by coast ing party last Thursday evening on Pierce hill. Nothing more serious than fainting turn and general shaking up. ...... Little Douglas Rowley, aged 5, fell on Saturday afternoon and cut a severe gash in his forehead. pr Garter was hastily summoned and reported nothing very serious. M. B. Rich ardson is on a business trip west. ..... MT and Mrs o. w. Barnum are spend ing the week in Salem, N. Y. with their son Richard .. O. H. Blake has moved into the house recently occupied by A, D. Thorpe. ...... About thirty of the gentlemen have formed an association known as the Lime Rock Cemetery I'm provement Association. This is for the purpose of keeping in repair and i'm proving the cemetery in this village. The officers are President, s. P. Ensign, sect'y N. A. McNeil.
Connecticut western news., 1892-02-25
WEST CORNW ALL.

Mrs E. J. Hornbeck of Falls Village has been home during her mothers re- cent illness.
 Dr Charles A. Sanford of New York was home for a few days last week.
 Miss Gertie Harrison closes her school on Prospect Hill this week, for a months vacation.
 Mrs o. E. Baldwin has been quite i'll since her return from Montreal.
 Miss Jenny Sanford entertained her young friends Wednesday evening of last week with progressive whist.
 Geo. O. Harrison Is making prepara- tions to supply the market with his fine quality of maple sugar.
 Messrs Joseph Mallinson and George Shepard were in New York last week. Miss Nellie Cochrane with a friend was home from Bridgeport over Sun- day.
 The sudden death of Dr Isaac Sanford at South Norwalk on Monday, Feb 10th is lamented by his many friends in this vicinity. He was located here several years and won the esteem and friend ship of all who knew him.
 The remains of William Memmott, a former resident of this place, who died iu Bridgeport last Wednesday, were brought here on Saturday for interment in the family plot at North Cornwall cemetery.
 A sad accident happened here Sun- day night by which Fred Chattleton, a brakeman on the milk train, was quick. ly hurled into eternity without a mo- ment's warning. He was running on top of the cars, and was struck by the highway bridge just as the train was emerging at full speed from the cut just below the village. His lifeless form, crushed almost beyond recogni tion, was carried by the train over hall way to Cornwall Bridge when 1t rolled to the ground and was later found by Agent Powell and Geo. H. Beck who started down the track as soon as the news of the accident reached here. Dr E. Sanford, coroner, and the undertaken were at once summoned and the body tenderly cared for.
Connecticut western news., 1892-02-25
KENT.

W. B. Hatch was at home from New York over Sunday .. Miss Cora Catliu of Cornwall is at E. W. Bulls for few weeks Mrs Ralph Bnll of Winsted, is visiting her son, E. W. Bull. Rev J. Pierpont preached at Congl church Sunday last, ln exchange with Rev B M. Wright. The 12th annual conven- tion of the H. V. U.; Y. P. s. c. E will be held at the Congl church Kent, on Friday 26th Chas D. Edwards Is ser iously sick with humps and grip. Mrs Edwards and children, also Miss Addie Lane. and still others, are going through the course of humps. ..-... Mrs Emily Granger, with friend, visited relatives here few days last week. She has re- gently returned from France, and intends to sail for that country again very soon. =. There was a dance at the town hall Friday night, 18th, which was a noisy affair .. An important event took place at the home of MT and Mrs Geo. New ton on Wednesday p. n. the marriage of their daughter Mary to MT R. H Peet. Relatives only of the two families were present. Some of their young friends who went to the station to see them take the train were decidedly sold and were obliged to keep their rice anu their congratulations until the happy couple could be found. ..... An anus ing exhibition of Mrs Jarley's wax worKs was given at town hall Wednesday even ing, 17th, under the direction of the ladies of St Andrews Guild. The fig ures when wound up performed in a most natural manner. The orchestral music. violin, MT H. Bossers, and piano, Mrs E. J. Ingersoll, was of a high order and added much to the enjoyment of the occasion. Ice cream and cake were served at the close of the entertainment. Receipts about $40.
Connecticut western news., 1892-02-25
GREAT HARRINGTON.

The 38th annual concert and ball of Hope fire company takes place at the town hall thls evening, with music by Wheeler & Wilson's band A large number of invitations have been sent out. Letters of regret have been receiv- ed from Nicholas Staub New Milford. A. w. Perrin of Bridgeport. Conn.,, and Governor Russell of Massachusetts.
 John Dalrymple, foreman of the Courier, is ar ticipating masquerade party at his house the evening of March Edwin W. Reed and Estella (Warner) Vosburg, were united in marriage last week Wednesday, Rev W. F. Albrecht officiating. During the past week they have been on wedding trip to Boston and various places in Connecticut. St. Peter's Total Abstinence society gave reception at their hall Monday evening. A program of recitations and music was finely rendered.
 The scholars of the High school ob- served Washington's birthday by read ing essays and reciting patriotic selec- tions. The Bryant primary school also observed the day.
 Jacob Hollenbeck, the father-in law of Prof Amos Baldwin of this village, died at North Egremont, Feb. IT, aged 67, and was buried Friday.
 The third auction sale of horses, cat tie, farm produce, or whatever the farm CTS wish to get rid of, provided they can find a buyer, will come off at the yard of the Hotel Miller, Tuesday, March 1st.
 Mrs Mary E., wife of James Sheridan, died Sunday, ,aged 28. The funeral of James Corners, who was killed by the cars at Pittsfeld, Fri day, was attended from the Catholic church in this village Monday after noon. As Corners formerly resided here with his family, there was large attendance. About 50 railroad men, directed by Roadmaster Clark, marched at the head of the procession. The funeral of Emil Benson, who lived near here and was killed at the same time, took place later in the afternoon.
Connecticut western news., 1892-02-25
HUNTS WILLIE.

Luoius Hanchett of Orange, N. J. and George Hanchett of Bridgeport spent some little time last week at their home in this place .. Mrs 0. s. Adam of East Canaan visited freinds here last week ... Leonard Ganser and family have removed from Torrington to this place. The many friends of George Ganser will be very sorry to learn that hls health is not improving, but that he continues in feeble state . Milo De Forest spent Sunday with his father in this place. ... Mrs and Mrs Xavier Chattleton have the sympathy of the entire community in the terrible aff1ict- ion that has befallen them in the death of their oldest son, who was killed on the Housatonic railroad last Sunday night Fred was a bright, intelligent fellow and a general favorite among his friends,
Connecticut western news., 1892-02-25
The Worlds Fair Meeting.

The meeting held in Hartford, Mon day, in pursuance of the invitation of Governor Bulkeley, to provide funds and appoint commissioners to represent Connecticut at the Worlds Fair, at Chi cago, was largely attended by represent ative men from all parts of the state. Ex- x-Governor Thomas M. Waller presi- ded. Fifty thousand dollars were sub- scribed in less than 15 minutes and $100. 900 could have been raised if need cd. All the necessary committees were appointed; and thus the good name and patriotism of Connecticut is maintained and 1t is demonstrated that politics and partisanship can be thrown to the dogs when matters of vital interest are at stake. Three cheers for Connecticut
Connecticut western news., 1892-02-25
CHAPINVIELE. E.

Fred A. Gerdon's daughter. reported in last weeks NEWS as being very sick, is no better She has been very sick child for nearly two weeks and no one thought she conld possibly live as long as she has,. .... Mrs Hubbard is grad ually growing weaker and cannot possi- bly stand it but little while longer . i. ... The carpenters have got MT Steuer- wald's new house ready for the masons
 .. John G. Landon has been excused from keeping the Landon Iron Co.'S. books for the present. ..... Miss Ophe- lia Hicks has been on the sick list for a few days. ..G. P. Msrtin returned to New Haven on Sunday last after a sojourn of nearly one week here. ..... As Lent approaches the hens know it, and some of them are reported as lay ing two eggs in one day MT and Mrs Chas McElroy spent Sunday at Ct Harrington with her sister.
Connecticut western news., 1892-02-25
An Expensive Legislature.

It has been computed that the annual direct loss to this state by the legisla- tive deadlock amounts to $l95. TAO. There are other items, not taken into account, which would increase the amount.
 Then there Is the loss to towns oblig- ed to borrow money which IS due them from the state but is not available. Many towns and cities could fnnd their debts at 3i to per cent if authorized, bus must now pay 5 or 6 per cent. Many business enterprises have been compelled to locate elsewhere, which would have come to Connecticut, il they could have got their charters. Finally, it is estimated that the total loss to the state, direct and indirect, is $500, GOO year
Connecticut western news., 1892-02-25

A Court of Probate holden at North "A Canaan, within and for the Probate district of Canaan. on the 23i day of Febru- ", A. D. 1892.
 Present, Jacob B. .Hardenbergh. Esq, Judge.
 Upon the exhibition to this Court of the agreement whereby Louisa Long of said North Canaan, giv' in adoption to Christian ElliDger and Margaret Ellnger husband and vile, her minor foun,:ling child seven months old. residing in said North Canaan.
 It Is ordered, that a hearing upon said agreement be had at the Probate Office in aaid North Canaan on the third day of March 1892. at ten o'clock in the forenoon, and hat notice be given to all pers ons interested to appear at said hearing and show cause. if any they have, why said agreement should not be ap- proved b, publishing this order once in the Connecticut Western News, newsps per pub ished at North Canaan in the County of Liichfield and state of connecticut and hav- lug a circulation in said district, at least six days before the day herein assigned by this court for said hearing.
 Certified from record,
 JACOB $. HARDENBRRGH, Judge.
Connecticut western news., 1892-02-25
CLAYTON

The Misses Ferguson have returned home after an absence of several weeks, visiting friends in the states of Connec- ticut and New York. Miss Mary had the misfortune to sprain her ankle soon after she got home. Dot" Ladd, as he is familiarly known about here, son of Henry Ladd of Bridgeport, visited several days at George Rood last week
 He says his father is confined to tue bed, and has been for two months past, and drobably will never be any better His brother-in-law, David Hill. is also very low with consumption at his home in Bridgeport. The sick ones about here are on the gain. Mrs James Shores died last Friday and was buried on Sun day at Canaan Valley, Rev s R Butler of Mill River officiating. Mrs Shores has been an invalid for many years.
Connecticut western news., 1892-02-25
SOUTH CANAAN.

The Grange of this place met on Wed nesday evening, the I7th inst. Although the weather was very cold goodly number were present. "Free Delivery was the subject for discussion furnished by the lecturer. .. Miss Lillie Root ha. been here visiting friends -. .Lymar Howe from Waterville made 6 short visit to his home in this place last Fri day. .... Edward Belden is suffering from hard cold. :. People have been busy getting wood.
Connecticut western news., 1892-02-25
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 1892.
On Tuesday Attorney General Hen.

On Tuesday Attorney General Hen- sel of Pennsylvania notified the presi- dents of the three railroad companies joining in the Reading deal to appear before him at Harrisburgh, on March Sd, to answer the objections to the com bine filed by Messrs Cassatt and Pow derly, who have also been notified to attend the said hearing. The complaint is that the deal is contrary to the con- stitution and laws of Pennsylvania and the public interests
Connecticut western news., 1892-02-25
Two Anecdotes of spurgeon.

The London Guardian, in its sketch of the late Charles H. Sturgeon, relate. the following characteristic anecdotes After Sturgeon, who came of Congre- gational parentage. had become 8 Bap- tist preacher, his mother said to him one day: Charley. I have often prayed that you might be minister, but never that you might be Baptist" to which he replied, with his ready wit: ''mother. God has answered your prayers with his usual bounty; he has granted you more than you have asked" When he was only five years old on finding a professed church member in bad com pany he admonished hlm with the words siWhat doest thou here, Elijah?"
Connecticut western news., 1892-02-25
CANAAN VALLEY.

Mrs Wm. Amstead has been very sick with the grip and Is now suffering with muscular rheumatism |. .. A. E. Benton shipped 30 barrels of apples to New York last week Frank Lewis and his wife are very sick. It is thought they both have the consumption. {. William Garfield went to New York Monday . |. Joseph w. Lefingwell is expected home from the Chicago Medical College next month.
Connecticut western news., 1892-02-25
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Poughkcepsic Bridge Route.

Commencing Sunday. October II. 1891.
 TRAINS ooNo HAST. Leave MiIlerton s.b5 a. m, Canaan s.4o, Nor folk 10.04; arrive Hartford l1.50 a. m. Leave Campbell Hall S.a0 e. m., Canaan 11 pm. Norfolk 40S arrive Hartford e.lb pm. Leave Campbell Hall lt.65 D m.-Dsily Ex- press from Washington, Baltimore and Philadelphia for Boston Canaan 2.4A am, Norfolk, stops for through tsassebRsra only, s05; arrive Hartford 4.sS a m. Bostoa $40 a. m. Leave Campbell Hall Sundays onlyl 7.4s a. m. Canaan s.bt p. m, Sor;olk f2ii arrive Hartford $40 ?. m.
 TRAINS oorNo WEST. Leave Hartford g.45 a. m., Norfolk II BS. Ga naan i2.s0p.m ;arriveCampb pbellHall h.s5 D. m. Leave Hartford S.26 p. m., Norfolk bIe ca. naan b.4i; arrive Mtllerton 20 p. m. Leave Hartford SOS p. m. Daily Rxprcss for iladelphia, Baltimore and washinEtan-- Norfolk ioeS p m., Canaan ii.isi arrive Leave Hartford (sundays onlyl s.so A m. arrive Norf lk l0.25 q. m. leave 500 D. m.. Canaan $40 p. m.i arrive Campbell Hall 6.b5 p. m.
 CONNECTIONS.
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 At Canaan with Housatonio R. Ri at Miller ton and Mt Riga with Harlem Division N To Fl K K at Boston Corners with Harlem Division N Y Q 6 il K K K. and N Y AMhHt st poughkeepsie with NYo&H HRRRi at RhinecliH with N Y & RR R, by ferry to Rondout with the Ulster A Delaware R R, at Aaybrook with the Lehigh Hudson River Ky. al Campbell Hall with NTOAw Ky. N l. Ed VI K R., PPA N N and Wallkill Valley K R.
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Connecticut western news., 1892-02-25
! lIsTRICT of sharon, ss. Probate Court, bruary 20, 1892.

bruary 20, 1892.
 Estate of William Stone late of sharon in said district d, ceased.
 The Court of Probate for the dit trict of sharon has appointed simeon B. Jewett and Joseph J. Ryan both of said sharon. Com missioners on said estate represented insol- vent by he administrator after the lime lim- ited fo the presentation of claims has expir- ed to receive exHmin- and decide upon the claims presented to said administrator with in the time limited for the pres entation of claims and directs said administrator to give public notice of the names of the Commissioners and of the time and place of their meeting bs advertise ing the same twice in a newspaper printed in Litchfield County and having circula- ton in said district and by posting a copy on the public sign-post iu said district nearest to ihe place where the decsased last dwelt and by mailing copy 10 each creditor who has presented a claim against said estate at his last known place Of residence.
 Certified by Willard Baker, Clerk.
 The Administrator as aforesaid gives notice that the Commissioners aforesaid will meet at the probate office in said sharon on the 8l h day of March 1892 ar 10 o'clock in the for, . noon for the purpose of attending to the bus iuess of said appointment.
 FITCH LANDoN, Administrator.