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Connecticut western news., 1892-04-28
KENT.

Miss Natalie Cornwall, of Bridgeport, visited at M. c. Gibbs few days last week.
 Frank Roraback and sister Flora, also Frank Slosson of Bridgeport were in town over Sunday.
 Relatives from Greenwich are the guests of Rev and Mrs B. M. Wright.
 Mrs s. R. Eaton and Miss Alice Eaton spent few days at their home in this village, but returned to New York on Saturday.
 J. NJ. Iugerson was in town Over Sun day.
 Mrs Chapin, who has been in New York for some time, has returned to Kent.
 E.W. Bulls six months old boy, who has been dangerously ill, is reported much better.
 Mir R. Frisbie has been making some alterations in the interior of his house enlarging and otherwise improving some of the rooms.
 T. B. Woodruff has opened store in the building on Main St. formerly oc- cupied as store by R. M, Gibbs,
 John Hopson, Geo Hopson aud others have recently put up commodi- ous buildings to contain the immense crops of tobacco that will be growing by and by.
 A religious service was held in the town hall on Saturday evening last, con ducted by Rev Saptmyer who has for merly preached among the Free Metho- dIsts in this vicinity. A house in Bulls Bridge has been purchased by the Methodist denomination, which is to be rebuilt for a church.
 Bishop Williams is expected 10 visit this parish, and conduct confirmation service at St. Andrews Episcopal church on Saturday 29th.
 A concert consisting of vocal and in strumental music was given at Cougl church on the evening of Wednesday, April 20th. In the rendering of the program, the expectations of the large audience were fully realized. Net re- ceipts about $35 which is to be added to the organ fund.
Connecticut western news., 1892-04-28
FALLS VILLAGE.

Miss Bertha Hubbell returned Fri day from a weeks visit with relatives in Bridgeport.
 Mrs Smith who has been spending the winter with her daughter, Mrs Sparks, returns this week to Sheffield
 The lawns around the David M. Hunt school have been graded and seeded. New concrete walks will be laid some time in the spring.
 Mrs Frank Hanchett has returned from week't visit in Hartford.
 Mrs M. w. Sheppard had an auction last Wednesday to dispose of her furni- ture and went to Peekskill Monday to remain few weeks with her sister Mrs Cham mberlain
 Mrs Henry Wolfe went to New York Wednesday for short stay.
 Mrs Holmes, of California, who has spent the winter in Brooklyn, is guest of her son, H. Ryder, supt. at the rail- road shops.
 Frank Sylvernale, of Norfolk, was in town Monday.
 George Roraback has been granted a pension of twelve dollars a month, dat ing from Feb. 1891, through agency of H. o. Crandall. He served through the war in the 18th Conn. Vol. Infantry under Col O. D. Blinn.
 Frank Prince has accepted situation of office clerk with Dr H. B. Garter.
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HUNTSVILLE.

H. D. Wetherell is in town and will remain for time experimenting the work of his farm.
 Clarence Hillyer spent short time last week with relatives in this place. He made his son Clifford present of a fine new bamboo fishing rod. As a re- suit Clifford beats the record at trout fishing.
 Mrs John DeForest had the misfor- tune last week to cut her hand, infict- ins an ugly wound. which will lay her aside from active work for some time to come.
 Our schools commenced Monday Miss Minnie Dean takes her old posi- tion at Huntsville and Miss Nellie Bar mum at Lower City.
 House-cleaning has commenced in good earnest as the upside condition of our homes can testify.
 The greatest wonder Is expressed here abouts as to the success Messrs Norton and Gaylord of Winsted had fishing in Dragon swamp.
Connecticut western news., 1892-04-28
GREAT HARRINGTON.

The annual banquet of the Board of Trade took place at the Berkshire House Thursday evening. After dinner speech es were made by H. c. Joyner, Joseph Ward Lewis, Rev Dr Hartly, Levi Bee be, P. A. Russell and others.
 Mrs Comstock, the mother of Hiram Comstock, is building house on Pope street.
 Edward E. Barnes is having the foundation laid for a new house on Dresser Avenue.
 It is expected thnt Anthony Comstock, secretary of the society for the Sup pression of Vice, Will lecture at the town hall tomorrow evening. Subject, "Crime Breeders of the 18th Century.
 The stockholders in the new hotel have decided to preserve the old histor ical house erected by General Dwight in 1759. The work of removing the house to the west side of the lot is now in progress. It will be fitted up for 8 club room.
 William R. Calkins, who has run the Seekonk grist mill for several years, has moved to Afford. The mill will be in charge of William Palmer.
 The block belonging to the estate of the late $. B. Sumner, on Main street, is to be improved by lowering the floor on level with the side walk and by other mprovements.
 MT and Mrs John c. Wheeler, who have spent the winter in North Carolina, have returned to this village.
 John A. Brewer and family returned Friday from Florida where they have spent part of the winter.
 The Woman's Thursday Morning club is great success. About 40 were present at the meeting last week.
 About $35O has been raised by the Board of Trade to sprinkle the streets during the summer.
 Burget < Lewis will soon place new platform scales in front of their hard ware store on Main aud Castle streets
 The marriage of Edward s. Hollister, proprietor of the Berkshire store in thls village, and Miss Wilhelmine Cud- lipp took place yesterday afternoon at All Angels church, New York city. Charles M. Gibbs of this village was best man, and W. B. Sanford of this village, MT Cudlipp, John Anderson, Frederick Sanford of New York were the ushers.
 Conductor and Mrs John Van Horn will celebrate the fifteenth anniversary of their wedding at their residence on the evening of May 6.
Connecticut western news., 1892-04-28
NORFOLK.

Gus Curtis is getting stone on George Cooks land for the cellar to his new house.
 A large number from here were "Held by the Enemy" at Winsted last week, and they all liked it too.
 The Crescent Banjo Club of Winsted, are to be here next Friday night.
 John Smith, of Sheffield. is painting scenery at the Village hall for the young people.
 The young people are busy getting ready to present. 8 bran new play, Ne vada," and we imagine from what we hear about it that it is good and will give us some idea of mining life.
 At the Republican caucus Monday night the following delegates were ap- pointed to the convention at Hartford next Tuesday: w. l.. Egleston, J. N. Cowles, M. N. Clark, and Eugene Dar- row. The old town committee were re- appointed.
 Hiram Camp has bought a building lot of Mrs Abel Camp, and will soon commence to build thereon.
Connecticut western news., 1892-04-28
SALISBUR Y.

Newton Swift has been spending a few daysat Lawn cottage.
 There was a public baptism Sunday at the Episcopal church, six infants were baptized.
 Mrs Tebbitts, who has been in town for some time, has gone to New York to live.
 Mrs John Walton accompanied by her sister, Mrs Hotchkiss and Mrs Gillette, and other friends has started for trip to California and Alaska.
 Miss Sawyier, who is connected with the A. M A. and has been engaged in work in the South, will speak upon work among the Mountain Whites" at the academy in this village this Thursday evening at 7.30 o'clock.
 Miss Grace Warner has been home from Albany for few days but returns to her work this week.
 Mrs W. Washburne is in town for 8 few weeks.
Connecticut western news., 1892-04-28
KNOXVILLE.

F. H. Tennis singing class will give a concert on the evening of May 2nd.
 The work of remodeling the town hall has commenced.
 At the republican caucus Samuel Frisbie and Geo D. Taft were appointed as delegates to the District and State conventions
 A daughter was recently born to Mir and Mrs Harris of West Avon, weighing 2 (two) lbs. The child is growing and is quite curiosity.
 The house of Seth Woodruff on Love- ly St. was recently broken into, and feather beds, spoons, bedding etc stol- en.
 Chas A. Hart received quite severe wound in the leg from falling on an axe. Dr Ripley attends the case.
 Potatoes are at a discount and far mers are preparing for large acreage of tobacco
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ASHLEY FALLS.

Mrs George Cornwell and little son, Clark, from Troy, NY. are visiting at L. D. Moore's .... Mrs Wm Abbott. who now resides in East Lee, called on few of her old neighbors here last week. Ulysses Grant Warren, ,neph- CIV of Rev B. 0. Warren, preached in our church last Sunday afternoon. The young man is student at Hudson Riv- CT Institute, Claverack, N. Y......The infant child of Stanley Barnes fell from it's high chair Monday, but soon recov cred from what at first seemed serious injury The pews in the M. E.church were sold for the year last Saturday af- ternoon. and Mir J. H. Turner was on. gA9ed n ss1ton.
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New York,s Celebration.

NEW YORK, April 26.-Mayor Grant, in carrying out the provisions of the bill ap- propriating S50,000 toward defraying the expenses of the celebration of the Tooth an- niversary of the discovery of America, which takes place in this city on Oct. 12, has appointed a committee of 100, to which the arrangements of the day will be in- trusted. Among the committee are Perry Belmont, Calvin $. Brice, Charles A. Dana, Augustin Daly, Elbridge T. Gerry, George J. Gould, ex-Governor George Hoadley, John H. Inman, Giovanni P. Morosini, J. Pierrepont Morgan, A. M. Palmer, Adju- tant General Josiah Porter, General Horace K Porter, John D. Rockefeller, Whitelaw Reid, William Steinway and Lispenard Ctauart
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THURSDAY, APRIL 28, 1892.

We feel that it is our duty to call the attention of our citizens to the fact that there is no adequate provision for the keeping of all the public records safe from fire. Many important records are now liable to be burned up because there is no room for them in the safe. It is the imperative duty of this town to build fire proof vault at an early date. A word to the wise is sufficient.
Connecticut western news., 1892-04-28
w EST CORNWA ALL.

Luman O. Wickwire is very sick with congestion of the lungs. Dr Skiff at tends him.
 MT and Mrs Henry Nickerson are wis. iting friends at South Norwalk.
 Joseph Memmott has been on the sick list the past week.
 Mir and Mrs Theo. Sturges arrived home from their wedding trip last Thursday.
 Miss Alma Merwin, the popular dress maker, is at work for Miss Hattie Pratt.
 Miss Minnie Spaulding of Falls Will lage visited in town this week.
 Daniel McNamara has his heart and arms full of girl baby, born Tuesday, April 18th. No 'city mayor" steps higher than he.
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LegdJ Notices.

A Court of Probate holden at Cornwall A within and for the District of Cornwall on the 26th day of April 1892.
 Present George c. Harrison, Judge.
 Estate of Emily A. Hallock late of Cornwall in said district deceased.
 Upon the application of David l.. Smith Administrator on said estate praying for an order of sale of the real estate of said deceas- ed, or an Equity of Redemption therein, as by said application on file more fully appears it is
 Ordered that said application be heard and determined at the Probate Office, in Cornwall, on the 9th day of May, A. D. 1892, at l o'clock in the afternoon, and that notice be given of the pendency of said application and the time and place of hearing thereon, by publishing the same oncein some newspaper having circulation in said dis sign-post at West Cornwall, Conn.,, at least six days before said day of hearing.
 GEORGE 0. HARRISON, Judge.
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Subscription Account.

The date on the colored slip of paper with the name of the subscriber shows the time to which tfie subscription Is paid: thus, R. B.. Smith 5julS9 indicates that Mir Smith has paid for his paper to July 5, 1889. It is hoped that subscribers will see to it that their account, as indicated by the date on their papers, is always correct, and when they pay for a 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 considered unless presented within thirty days after the payment is claimed to have 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., 1892-04-28
Death of William Astor.

William Astor died of heart failure at the Hotel Liverpool, in Paris, last Mon- day night. He was born in New York, July 12, 1880 and was the son of Will liam B. Astor and brother of the late John Jacob Astor His wealth was re- cently estimated at 6O,OOO.0OO.
Connecticut western news., 1892-04-28
The Trial of Deacon.

PARIS, April 26.-The trial of Mir. Edward Parker Deacon for killing M. Abeille, whom he found in his wife's room at the Hotel Splendide in Cannes, will begin May 20. It is said that M. Clemenceau will appear in behalf of the Abeille family. It is believed that Mrs. Deacon will be absent, and that medical certificate of her inability to be present will be produced if necessary.
Connecticut western news., 1892-04-28
Sort of Temperance Lesson.

Jamestown News:-A gentleman of this city is the owner of dog that is 8 habitual drunkard. The dog Is fond of beer and is given drink quite often. He becomes intoxicated, acts foolish, and then wants to fight. The other dogs in the neighborhood have ceased to associate with him and he is an out
Connecticut western news., 1892-04-28
Bismarck Sued for Libel.

BERLIN, April 23.-Herr Fushnagel has sued Prince Bismarck, asking damages for alleged libel regarding the charges Herr Fushnagel made in 1890 against Herr Baare, director of the great iron and steel associa- ton of Bochum. Bismarck declared that Herr Fushnagel was inspired by selfish motive, and that he was probably in the pay of foreign countries
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Scudder's Daughter Testifies,

CHICAGO, April 26.-Lottie Scudder, daughter of Dr. Henry M. Scudder, charged with the murder of his mother-in-law, Mrs. E. M Dunton, has testified that the alleged forged will is the one which she signed as witness and that she saw Mrs. Dunton sign the document Henry l.. Holman, expert in chirography, pronounced Mrs. Dunton's signature bungling forgery. -
Connecticut western news., 1892-04-28

JOUR DUMB ANIMALS" for April pub fishes series of cartoons that burlesque one kind of English Aristocracy imita- tors, who in heartless cruelty dock their horses tails in Q senseless fashion. The "Docktail Cavalry" hits off these cheap fellows in good shape. President An gell offers three prizes, $50, $3O, $2O for the three best comic songs on the Doc tail horse, to be used in the equestrian drsuk cf "Black Beauty"
Connecticut western news., 1892-04-28
GIenmore Stock Farm Burned.

TRENTON, April 26.-The Glenmore Stock farm, located near Pennington, was de- stroyed by fire. The farm was owned by Edward $. Wells, of Jersey City. Eighteen horses, a dozen vehicles, three barns, sever al Jersey cows and considerable machinery were burned. Among the horses lost was the stallion Prince Allen, 2:26. The total loss will amount to about S6O,00
Connecticut western news., 1892-04-28

nIsTRIoT of sharon, ss. Probate Court, U April 23, A. D. 1892.
 Estate of Thomas Kelly late of Sharon in said district deceased.
 The Administrator having exhibited his administration account with said estate to this court for allowance it is
 Ordered that the 7th day of May, A. D., 1892, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, at the pro- bate office in sharon, be and the same is assigned for a hearing on the allowance of said administration account with said estate, and this court directs the said administrator to cite all persons interested therein to ap- pear at said time and place by publishing this order in some newspaper published in Litch- field county and having a circulation in said district and by posting a copy of this order on the public sign-post Tn the town of Sharon, where deceased last dwelt.
 A. Nj. CARD, Judge. Certified by Willard Baker, Clerk.
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Saved by Daring Swim mers.

WooNsoCKET, Conn.,, April 26.-The wooden pin-truss bridge across the Black stone river at St. Paul's street, over half century old, was destroyed by an incendiary fire. The flames extended to the four story tenement block, owned by Peter Maloney, which contained nearly thirty persons. Many lives would have been lost had not Frank and Christopher Powell swan the river and aroused the inmates.
Connecticut western news., 1892-04-28
DIsTRIoT OF SHARON, ss.-PRoBATE

U Court, March 12th, 1892.
 Estate Mathew s. Barnum late of sharon in said deceased,
 The Court of Probate for the District of sharon hath limited and allowed six months from date hereof for the creditors of said es- tate to exhibit their claims for settlement Those who neglect to present their accounts, properly attested, within said time will be debarred a recovery. All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make fmmedi- ate payment to
 FREDERICK s. GARTER, Executor and
 CATHARINE J. BARNUM, Executrix. Post office address, sharon, Conn.
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The Anthracite Advance,

PHILADELPHIA, April 26.-The advance in anthracite prices will not be made before Thursday. It will be twenty-five cents in stead of fifteen, as at first reported.
Connecticut western news., 1892-04-28
DIsTRICT of Cornwall, ss. Probate Court,

nISTRICT of Cornwall, ss. Probate Court, If April 20th, A. D.. 1892.
 Estate of Silas c. Beers late of Cornwall in said district, deceased.
 The court of probate for the district of Cornwall 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 debarred a recovery. All persons in- debted to said estate are requested to make immediate paymentto
 JOHN E. CALHOUN, Exaoutors
 GEORGE O. HARRISON, Post-off1ce address, Cornwall, Conn.
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DIsTRICT of Canaan ss. Probate Court.

DIsTRICT of Canaan ss. Probate Court, D April 14th, 1892
 Estate of Henry Sheppard late of Canaan in said district, deceased,
 The Court of Probate for the District of Canaan 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 debarred recovery. All persons in debted to said Estate are requested to make immediate payment to
 ANN MARIA SHEPPARD,
 P. O.Address ExeeuriX.
 Falls Village, Conn.
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Edncator Harry Rrvant naad

CHICAGO, April 26.-Henry Beadman Bryant, one of the proprietors of Bryant & Stratton's Business college, and widely known as an educator throughout the United States, died of paralysis, aged sixty aioht vaa,.S
Connecticut western news., 1892-04-28
It Was the SIeep of Death

LANCASTER, Pa., April 26.-Samuel Folz, of Elizabethtown, a section foreman on the Pennsylvania railroad, while intoxicated fell asleep on the railroad track He was run over by a freight train and literally ground to pieces
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Signed by Governor Flower.

ALBANY, April 26-The governor has signed the following bills: Chapter 369, malS- ing April 27, the event of the laying of the Grant monument cornerstone, a legal holi- day in Westchester, New York and Kings counties; chapter 370, streetway repeal bill
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Henry Irving Very III.

LONDON, April 26.-Henry Irving is very ill. He has partially lost his voice, and since Thursday has not appeared on the stage of the Lyceum theater
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DISTRICT of Sharon, ss, Probate Court, U April 23d, 1892
 Estate of Charles B. Reed late of Sharon in said district deceased.
 The Administrator having exhibited his ad- ministration account with said estate to this court for allowance it is
 Ordered that the 7th day of May, A. D. 1892, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon at the pro- bate office in Sharon be and the same is assigned for hearing on tho allowance of said administration account with said estate, and this court directs the administrator to cite all persons interested therein to appear at said time and place by publishing this order in some newspaper published in Litch- field county and having a circulation in said district and by posting a copy of this order on the public sign-post in the town of Sharon where deceased last dwelt.
 A. M. CARD, Judge. Certified by Willard Baker, Clerk.
Connecticut western news., 1892-04-28
RulIet for His Sveetbaurt

BOSTON, April 26-At Cambridgeport, William E. Cunningham, harness maker, thirty years old, killed Miss Maggie Will Hams, domestic, and then fatally shot himself twice Jealousy was the cause.
Connecticut western news., 1892-04-28
The Hall-Fitzsimm m Ons Fight

CHICAGO, April 26.-Parson Davies says that Jim Hall and Bob Fitzsimmons will not meet in the ring of the Olympic club in September, but some time between Nov. 1 nua Dec. 1.
Connecticut western news., 1892-04-28
Three Convicts Loose at EImira.

ELMIRA, N. Y, April 26.-Three convicts named Jansen, Hewlett and Mulligan escaped from the reformatory while march ing to the chapel services. A reward ot fifty dollars each has been offered by Super intendent Brockway for their return.
Connecticut western news., 1892-04-28

At Gelsenkirchen in Westphalia an oil we'll has been struck at depth of 730 feet. The flow is ample and the oil of rood quality.
Connecticut western news., 1892-04-28
Jefferson,s Granddaughter Dead.

BALTIMORE, Md, April 26.-Miss Sarah Nicholas Randolph is dead. She was a granddaughter of Thomas Jefferson. Miss Randolph has been the head of young ladies' seminaries for several years, and was the author of "A Life of Stonewall Jackson for Children" and ''The Domestic Life of Thomas Jefferson"
Connecticut western news., 1892-04-28
TaImage Praises KeeIey's Cure.

NEW YORK, April 23-Rev. T. Dewitt Talmage has joined the vast army of Keeley cure enthusiasts. While on his recent visit to Chicago, from which he returned yester- day, he was taken by Dr. Leslie Keeley to his gold cure establishment at Dwight, Ills, which is the parent institution of the fifty branches that are scattered throughout this country, Euyope and Australia. Dr. Tal- mage had faith in the gold cure before he went there; now he is as loud in it's praises as the most enthusiastic of the e0,ooo peo- pie whom he says have been rescued from the thraldom of alcohol, opium and tobacco by it's influence.
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7TGoeLerS' Guide.

ITU0eJeTS' G2L306.
 Housatonic Railroad.
 (MAIN LINE DIvIsIoN.l
 January 8, 1892. Passenger trains leave Canaan, GOING NORTH 9.40a. m. for Pittsneld, North Adams also Albany, via State Line. 129o p. m. for Pittsneld, connecting via. State Line for Albany. I'll p. m. for Pittsfeld, connecting via. State Line for Albany. 1915 6. m., Sunday Mail for PittsHeld.
 LEAVE CANAAN, GOING SOUTH. 9.40 a. m., for Bridgeport and New York. 1.15 p. m., Milk for Bridgeport. 290 p. m., for Bridgeport, with through car. 5.25 p. m., for Bridgeport and New York. Sunday Milk, S.25 p. m.. for Bridgeport and New York. Connections are made at Brookfleld Junc- ton with trains to and from Danbury. WILLIAM H. STEVENSON,
 vics-Pres't. and GenI Manager.
 A. w. PERRIN,
 Gen. Pass. Agt