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Connecticut western news., 1892-11-24
Clippings From NorwaIk Gazette.


 A prediction-The free-trade Mills will grind exceeding slow.
 Six comets knocking around the heav. ensl No wonder things are topsy -turvy. Some of the sensational newspapers are doing their best to bring about 8 business panic.
 Ez-Judge John O. Hollister has been superintendent of the St Paul's Episco pal church Sunday school, in New Ha ven for forty years.
 An East Haddam man is wearing 6 hat 150 years old as result of an cleo ton bet. It is an heirloom and vslua ble, 80 he is to be let off with week o1 if
Connecticut western news., 1892-11-24
Died Suddenly.

Deacon Edward D. Gardner, highly respected citizen of Winsted, dropped dead last Saturday morning. He was working on the plumbing at Judge Fenn's new house when he received the news of the death of his sister in Corn wall. He hurried home and while dis cussing the event with his wife he sud- denly fell out of his chair dead. MT Gardner had heart disease.
Connecticut western news., 1892-11-24
Getting m a Rig Petition

A movement is on foot in the eastern part of the state to secure a monster pc ton to be presented to the general as- sembly, asking that liquor laws be so changed that no person or firm can sell liquorsFin the same building where gro- ceries are sold. Two years ago such g petition. headed by Bishop Williams, was presented to the general assembly, but it did not pass.-Danbury News.
Connecticut western news., 1892-11-24
GOOD LOOKS.

Good looks are more than skin deep, depending upon a healthy condition of all the vital organs: If the liver be in- active, you have bilious look and if your stomach be disordered you have a dyspeptic look and if your kidneys be affected you have pinched look. Se- cure good health and you will have good looks Electric Bitters is the great alternative and tonic acts directly on these vital organs. Cures pimples, blotches, boils and gives good com plexion. Sold tt w. H. Camps drug store, 60c, pes bottle.
Connecticut western news., 1892-11-24
HEDAVID M. HUNT SCHOOL
Falls Village, Conn,

The second year of the David M. Hunt School will open September 14th, 1892. The successful management of this excellent school the past year has established 1t on a firm foundation, and is an earnest recommen- dation of its continued superiority.
 The school contains three departments, Primary, Grammar and Academic. English branches thoroughly taught Latin, Greek, German, French and Bookkeeping taught without extra charge. Excellent facilities in mathematics. A special course arranged for those who desire to At for college. No extra charges except for music and art. For fur ther information address the principal.
 Mas O. H. GuIou,
 Falls vinAgs, oona.
Connecticut western news., 1892-11-24
PRONOUNCED HOPELESS, YET
 SAVED

PRONOUNCED HOPELESS, YET
 SAVED.
 From letter written by Mrs Ada E. Hurd, of Groton, s. D.. we quote Was taken with a bad cold, which set tied on my lungs, cough set in and finally terminated in Consumption. Four doctors gave me up, saying could live but short time. gave myself up to my Saviour, determined if could not stay with my friends on earth. ] would meet my absent ones above. My husband was advised to get Dr Kings New Discovery for consumption, coughs and colds. gave it trial, took in all eight bottles; it has cured me and thank God am now we'll and hearty woman." Trial bottles free at w. Fl. Camps drug store, regular size. 60c and e1.00
Connecticut western news., 1892-11-24
Will Not Accept a Judxeship.

The Hon Robert E. DeForrest denies the report that, if appointed to a Supe- rior court iudgespip, he would resign his seat in congress. He con- siders that to do SO. after being elected to congress by such handsome msiori- ty, would be a breach of trust. He says that he would be very proud of the honor of a iudgeship if he should be ap- pointed when his term in congress shall have expired.
Connecticut western news., 1892-11-24
DIED.

 MnLKR-At Hartland Hollow, Nov. 16. Jona- than A. Miller, aged GA years. BKAoH--At New Milford, Nov. IA, Luther Beach, aged 91 years and months. MT Beach was the oldest man in New Milford. AAsoN-At South Paris, Me-, Nov. IF. Mrs Mary Mason, aged about 60 years, a sister of Dr P. 0. Cummings of Canaan, Conn.
 GARDsKR-At winsted, Nov. 19, Dea. Edward D. Gardner, aged 50. ENMoNs-In Philadelphia, Pa., Nov. 15, Charles P. Emmons, native of Cornwall, aged 75. See Huntsville correspondence. PULvEB-In this town, Nov. 20, Edward Pull yer. aged 26.
 HART-At West Cornwall, Nov. 1s, Mrs wm. O. Hart.
 FRANKLIN Middletown, ,Ct., Nov. 15, Mary Pease, widow of the late Homer Franklin of New York, aged 79 years. PRIME-At West Norfolk, Nov 22, Wealthy A., wife of James Prime, aged 70 years.
Connecticut western news., 1892-11-24
BORN.

MINKR-At Norwalk, Nov. 15, twins, a son and daughter, to MT and Mrs Walter Miner.
 BURHAss-At Titusville, N. T., Nov. 10 trip lets, two daughters and son, to MT and Mrs Willet c. Burhans. srUART-At Lakeville, Nov. 12, son to Mir and Mrs John K. Stuart.
Connecticut western news., 1892-11-24

Do not allow yourself to be imposed on by the many novel schemes, adver. Using new and un-tried so-called cough remedies; but stick to the old reliable Dr Bulls Cough Syrup, the unfailing cure for all affections of the throat and chest
Connecticut western news., 1892-11-24
A Remarkable old Lady,

Mrs Abigail Smith, who resides with her son James and family in Hyde Park, N. r., was 94 years old on Tuesday. Her memory is perfect, not only in re. gard to events of the past but also Tn re. gard to recent events With the excep. tion of slight defect of vision she re. tains all her faculties and takes care oi herself
Connecticut western news., 1892-11-24
MAR REED.

DEAs-Wmcox-AtS South Canaan, Nov. 18th, MT William Fl. Dean, of South Canaan, and Miss Mary Wilcox, of Salisbury. BALL-JosKPHsoN-At Cornwall, Nov. 16, MT Austin Ball and Miss Anna Josephson. T-DRUs1MoND-At Hartford, Nov. Is, by the Rev ". DeLoss Love. MT William E. Hoyt of East Canaan and Miss Caledonis Drummond of Lakeville, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1892-11-24

The sea water in us "a inc Sydenham Crys- tai palace aquariums is the same put there in 1854, something without parallel in the histo- ry of similar institutions.
 Little Boy-wot's the difference between high church and low churchP
 Little Girl-W'y, don't you know2 One says "Awmen" and the other says "A-men." :"
 Figgs-when Joblots opened the door yes terday morning he fell over basket contain ing a baby. Diggs-Does he know to whom it belongs2 Figgs-No; but he suspects that there was a woman in the case.
Connecticut western news., 1892-11-24
c. ". SCOVLLE,
NORFOLK.

NORFOLK, FUNERAL DIRECTOR CONN AND EMBALllKR
 All calls left with Russell Baldwin, of eouthoeld, kass., will he promptly forward cd, and skAu have tUmodlAtu ASs>nHou.
Connecticut western news., 1892-11-24
Local News.

The constant drop of water Wears away the hardest stone; The constant ynaw of Towser Masticates the toughest bone; The constant cooing lover Carries of the blushing maid; And the constant advertiser Is the one who gets the trade.
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Connecticut western news., 1892-11-24


 cess he was not to even enter her home. Leap year ought to be extended for her benefit. Stamford Advocate. ~
 Mrs Mary Pease Franklin, aged 79 years, widow of the late Homer Frank lin of New York, died at her home in Middletown, Conn. ,on Tuesday Nov 15, Her funeral was attended at Middletown last Friday at 2.30 p. m. THE NEWS has not received any particulars of Mrs Franklin's illness, death and burial and is only able to give the foregoing brief facts. Mrs Franklin was an estimable lady, one who grew old gracefully. She had many friends in Canaan who will be saddened by her death. She made her last visit to Canaan friends during July and August 1891.
 Every August the earth passes through the meteoric zone. The Aug ust meteors or shooting stars are viewed with delight, especially by some young ladies and gentlemen who, it is said, sit on the door step and exchange kisses for each shooting star discovered. The gentlemen find no fault even when the ladies call attention to meteors whicl afterwards prove to be only lanterns at tached to wagons passing rapidly ove, hill. That little pastime may possibly be proper in August, but in frosty Nov ember it will hardly do for young gentleman to ask young lady to sit on the door step and watch the comet, nexi Sunday night for instance, for she vii probably reply ''you can't come is"tson
Connecticut western news., 1892-11-24

THURSDAY. NOVEMBER, s4. 1892.
Connecticut western news., 1892-01-07
WILLIAM B. HALL.

William B Hall, one of the best known dry goods merchants of Connec- ticut died at his home in Bridgeport, on Jan. 1st, of heart failure following bronchitis. He was born in Springfield, Mass 7, in 1880 He began his business career as boy Tn a New Haven store as clerk. He afterwara entered the dry goods store of F Birdsev < Go. at Bridgeport. Iu 1860 he and the Hon. D. NJ. Read formed copartnersbip un- der the firm name of Hall X Read. In Mir Hall organized the firm of w. B. Hall & Co.,. which has been and is very prosperous. Last spring they began the erection of handsome new build fig of their own.
 Mir Hall was widely known as & man of originality in business methods. of liberal and comprehensive views and untiring enterprise, and great business capacity. He understood the value of judicious and unremittiug advt tising and spared no pains in keeping his name before the appre ciative public.
 Mir Hall was very prominent in Ma sonic circles. He was also u member of the board of trade.
 His wife, Mary E Hall, died in 1890. He leaves two children, Mrs H. F. Mills ,,f Rnstop and Walfar T Hall of Naw York.
Connecticut western news., 1892-01-07
MRS SARAH ". PEET.

Sarah Ann Webb, widow of Harmon P-et, died Tuesday noon at her resi- lence in this village. i'll the Seth year of her age. She had been quite infrm for some time but she retained her re- markably bright mental faculties to tho last. The immediate cause of her death was a paraly tic shock with which she was stricken about ten days or two weeks since. Her funeral will be at teoded from Christ church today, Jan ', at 1O.30 a. m.
 Mrs Peet was lady of rare Rraces, g 'ntle and winning manners, self-sacri- icing and unaesumine, kind hearted and generous, ever ready to speak kind word or do kind act aud prompt to aid any worthy person or cause SI @ IS highly esteemed by all who knew her, and her death will be mourned by wide circle She was the daughter of Revolutionary soldier, and it is qni @ probable that soon fitting memorial of her will be published by the metro- polltan papers, or in pamphlet form. Today only the following brief sketch of her life will be attempted.
 Sarah Ann Webb was born at South Csiaan, Conn. July 2l, l806 She was re daughter of Colonel John F. Webb and Elizabeth Curtis Webb During tie Revolutionary war her father organ ized full company of 100 men, armed aud ca ipped them at his own expense, aud they went to the front where Col Webb served seven years without one cent of compensation. Her uncle was General Alexander Webb of West Point The names of her brothers were: John F. Webb, Sidney Webb, Charles Webb. H 1T sisters were: Mrs Waller, Mrs Col Russell, Mrs Graves
 Her early life was spent at South Canaan, but she was educated at the Mornyian school in Bethlehem, Pa. The late Fatima Russell was one of Ter | schoolmates at Bethlehem.
 On April 13, 1924 Sarah A. Webb married Mir Harmon Peet of Canaan. | Conn. Three children were born to tn m; Elizabeth Peet, who died in ildhood; John H. Peet, now an ap- praiser of French dress goods 1u the New York Custom House! Joseph w. P-et. who for 35 years has been in the mercantile business at Canaan, Conn. H 1T husband died in March 1877 His later years were devoted to farming but in early life he was merchant. Since her marriage Mrs Peet has resided in 0 .naan. and she has been devout member aud liberal supporter of Christ church since it was organized in 1846.
Connecticut western news., 1892-01-07
MRS HEI'1TE r ROOT.

Mrs Hettie Tobey Root died O asthma and h' a t difficulty, aggrav py the grippe, at her residence OH Hig
 treet in this village at 5 o'clock lasr saturday evening.
 Hettie Tobey was born on Tobev Hill, iu this town, about 53 years ago. H. r tather's name was Beni amin F. Tobel md her mothers Minerva A. Cooper Her mother Is still living In 1869 Het- tic married Mir Oliver P Root, of Nortl c Ctnaan, and immediately moved to itIvertoD, In this state, where Mir k ,oI engaged in farming until 1875 when they returned to Canaan where they have since resided.
 Mrs Root was loved aud respected hy d who knew her, aud in the commun- felt loss. She was earnestly devoted tn her c urch and it's work. Though not very stroDg she was regular in her at tendance at the services, always con- tributed cheerfuly to the extent of her ability, and every year threw open her house for dime sociable. She was remarkably kind hearted and sympa- tIetic and interested in the welfare If others She had withal keen, but good naulred, sense of humor and love of fun which, with heI bright irtell' ct, made her most agreeable companion. One prominent gentleman said tmpiIn ically "She was very clever woman." The many sad and tear stained faces, even of men, at her funeral We're more eloquent tributes to her with than any words can be. Her rector voice d briefly but most feeling by the univer- sal senseiof loss. Her funeral was at the church, according to the beautiful custom which should never be deviated from without weighty reasons, and was very largely attended on Tuesday at 2 p. m. The burial was in the lower cemetery.
Connecticut western news., 1892-01-07
Won't Affiliate with Negroes.

NEW ORLEANS, Jan. 5.-The color ques- tion in the Grand Army here has again been brought up and threatens to cause the dis solution of all the white posts in the dis trict, which includes the states of Louisiana and Mississippi The last national encamp- ment of the Grand Army recognized the colored posts as legitimate and regular one0. Recently the district commander here was nobfded of this decision and the white posSs were called upon to recognize the full equal ity and fellowship of the colored ones. A meeting of the white posts was held, at which it was decided by an overwhelming majority that they would not accept the negroes under the conditions ordered, but would surrender their post charters in pref erence This will be done at the state en- campment which meets on Feb. 10.
Connecticut western news., 1892-01-07
EbGbsGB.

SMITH-In New Hartford, Dec 30, Ellen c. JOHNSON At New Milford, Jan. 1, Professor A. N. Johnson, aged "A years. wooDwoRTH-At Great Harrington, Mass, Dec. g., E. P. Woodwork, aged 9l years. P TT1soN-At Great Harrington, Mass, Dec. 3l, B. w. Pattison, aged S5 years. JoRDAN-At Great Harrington. Mass Jan. 1st, Rose Jordan, daughter of Thomas Jordan, aged years.
 bIcHARDs-At New Hartford, Jan. 8, John Richards, aged 6o years. ENsIGN-ln this village, Jan. 2, Minerva L., widow O. samuel NJ. Ensign, aged 65 years Burial at Lime Rock. Roor-In Ihs village, Jan. 2, Hettie Tobey wife of Oliver P Ro t, aged 5S years. ST1LLMAN-At Colebrook, Jan. 8, Mrs Sophia I-ham stillman. widow of Dr StilIman of Millerton, x. T., aged S1 years. Burial at Canaan, Jan.
 RocKwELL-At Peoria, IIl.. Dec. 2s, Mr.Alpha Ruck~ ell, d native of Colebrook, Conn. aged Fl years.
 FALLoN-At Winsted, Jan. 1, James Fallon, aged 67 yetrs.
 H'LL-At Bridgeport, Jan. I, William B. Hall, aged 6l years.
 PENDLEToN-At South Norfolb, Dec 3l, Hub bard Pendleton, aged 8l years. VANDUsEN-At Binghamton, N. Y., Dec. 24 James VanDusen, aged 70 years. Burial at Lakeviile, Conn.
 KILMER-In this village, Jan 5, Susan Cud- ney, wife of Milton J. Kilmer, aged 49 years sHALLEY-In Sheffield, Mass Jan. 1st, Thos Shaley, Jr., son of Thomas Shelley, az d 27 years.
 DEvINE-At Sheffield, Mass, Jan. 2, John De- vine, aged about B years. WHITNEY-At sharon, Dec. 2s, William Whit ney, aged 80. Burial in Ellsworth. MERRTIELD-AtCor Cornwall Bridge, Conn Jan At Ihebs Merrineld, aged 9l years. SPENcER-At Winsted, Jan. 4, the infant child of ofGeorge H. Spencer, proprietor Of the Benrdsey House.
 PEEr-In this village, Jan. 5, Sarah A. Webb widow of Harmon Peet. aged o5 years and months.
 GRANT-At New Marlboro. Mass, Jan. Dan iel Grant aged 72 years. Iuterment at Cole brook Cen'rr.
 PHELps-At Norfolk, Jan. f, Jenette S., wife uf Wm E. Phelps, aged Fl years. MAsoN-At Chicago, Ill.,, Jan. l, Col. Roswell B. Mason, aged ST years tsee local column. HULL-At >rwburg, N. Y, Dec. 30, Dr Duan' Hull, of Millerton, N Y., agel 67 years. PERSONS At West wirsted, Jan. 6, Fl"ri li Phillips, wife of Wm. Persons, aged Il years MCRRAY At Winchester, Jan. 6, Ms. freder
 ick Murray, aged about 70 years.
Connecticut western news., 1892-01-07
CORNWALL BRIDGE.

Phillip Harrison of Harvard college
 pent his vacation vith his uucle and
 ,unS. Mr and Mrs V. c. Beers . |. Mis-, Olive Williams k to he absent for two
 ,etks and Miss Eva Fnver takes e, r'lace in tn" telegraph office. Mir Phoehe Merntield, sgd ninety -nns years, died in this village Mouda, morning. She was a pensinuer, her husband having served in the war ot 1912. We will endeavor to give yonI 'eaders next Week a short sketch of hef life. ... The school in this di~trict rnmmercel the winter term Monday last, Miss Della A Sturges teacher. Mrs A. E. Stnrgrs of Bridgeport is visit i"g with w. r. Sturges and family A number of people in tl,iS plare are On thr sick list. Hard colds aud grippe gre prevalent .....Miss Geurgie Mer 'itield of Sh li-ld, Mass IS visiting friends in this place. .......O .Onr vlllag' was rhlivened by friends dnring the holidays. Henry Gray of Stock bridge is visiting his uncle, Nathaniel Gray aud family.
Connecticut western news., 1892-01-07
POINT FRS.
Read Advertisement "Wanted."

Read advertisement "Wanted.'
 Great closing ont sale For pat ticu- lars, see R. H Moore s advertisement.
 Just read what R. Girling says about the cheapest place on earth to buy clothing.
 The Landon Iron Go has increased ils capital stock to $l25,OO0. See notice published elsewhere.
 Just look at William Nisbet's new ad- vertisement and see the array of bargains which he offers before taking inventory
 Don't fail to read B Hollister < Son s advertisement, and "catch on" to the bargains offered in the various depart ments of the Berkshire Store.
Connecticut western news., 1892-01-07
DIR. GRAVES IS GUILTY.
BRANDED AS THE MAN WHO POL
 SONED MRS. BARNABY.

Report That the Condemned Physician
 Has Made a Partial Confession Impli-
 eating the Lawyer, and That the Grand
 Jury May Also Indict the Latter.
 DENVER, Jan. Apr. T. Thatcher Graves, who was convicted of murder in the first degree upon the charge of killing Mrs. Josephine B. Barnaby by sending her bot tie of poisoned whisky, has made. a partial confession of his guilt, duplicating Colonel Ballou in the death of Mrs. Barnaby, and the colonel has fled.
 On the way to jail after his fate had been pronounced by the jury, Dr. Graves made damaging statements about Colonel Ballou. ''If Ballou had not come out here, l would never have been convicted" he said. II wanted to testify that sent bottle of pure whisky to Mrs. Barnaby. Ballou would not let ne. He is as guilty as am. followed his instructions and it is not right that he should go free and to the gallows."
 Mrs. Graves received many dispatches of condolence today, but none were from Colonel Ballou. He has not been heard of since his departure. Speaking of Colonel Ballou's flight, John Conrad. prosecuting witness for the state, saiGs Although Colonel Ballou has fled, it is as easy to bring him back as it was for him to disappear from Denver I will follow him to the ut termost parts of the world"
 May Indict Colonel Ballou.
 The grand jury is today considering Colonel Ballou's flight, and it is expected that he will be indicted in the next few days.
 When the jury announced it's verdict deep flush passed over the face of Dr. Graves, followed by a deathly pallor, When the clerk pronounced the words, 'Murder in the first degree" the audience started to cheer, but bailif stopped the demonstration. The perspiration dropped from the brow of the accused and he rose from his chair.
 Judge Furman placed his hands over his face and wept. The defeat seemed to crush him. Dr. Graves did not weep, but his ex- citement was most overwhelming. When the irons were taken out to be locked on Dr. Graves wrist he shuddered and begged for few minutes more. 1t was granted, but for ten minutes only. He was then taken to jail.
 Atthe boarding place of Dr. Graves the wife of the condemned man and his mother were waiting for the verdict. The wife wept bitterly and begged that she might be taken to her husband.
 The Doctor in a Cell.
 Dr. Graves is in the condemned cell of the jail here and death watch is placed over him. Suicide is feared, as he ire quently threatened to take his life today. He was a pitiable object when a reporter saw him sitting en dishabille on the side of his rude iron cot. He. had not even combed his hair. "Oh, my God, this is terrible" he exclaimed 1T am an innocent man." Great tears rolled down his cheeks. Then he begged that his wife be not interviewed, 'Her troubles are already great enough" he said. There was wild gleam in his eye that suggested desperation to the observer. He refused to talk about Colonel Ballou at all
Connecticut western news., 1892-01-07
$IOO REWARD. SIOO

The readers nf the CONNECTICUT WEsTE NEWS will be Ileasel tn learn tn tt there is at least one dreaded disease that science has been able to cure in all it's stages, and that iI Ca arrh Halls Catarrh Cure is rhe only pos itive cure now known 10 the medical fratrrni- ty. Cararrh being a constitutional diseIse. requires d constitutional treatment. Halls catarrh Cure i5 taken internally, acting di- rectly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the system. thereby destroying the founda- ton of the disc SC. and giving the patient streng' h by building up the 'nsiitution and assisting nature ln dong it's work. The pro- pri-tors have SD much faith ir it's curative powers that they offer One Hundred Dollars for any case that it fails to cure, send tor list Of testmo itls. ....
 Address. F. J. CHENEY & Co.,, Toledo, Ohio.
Connecticut western news., 1892-01-07
ASHLEY FALLS.

Through the kindly interest of Mir A k Hurlburt aud George Wood team. were provided so that eleven childrvl from this part of the town rode tu Sttei tield last Thursday aud enjoyed the Ne" Years tree aud dinner, su Reneruusl, prov ded by Mir Harry Andrews, witt the assistance of the " KIug's Daugh rers. Mr A W. Parsons Is having 4 relapse aud is Very sick. Dr. CamI attends him |. Mrs k Str.Iam is quit, ,Ick. .... George Wood met with qutl' tu accident at his larn last Saturda, nf ternoon. In coming down the Stal S his "l slippei, setting him down n.
 d"uhle-quIck " time. and lis arm >truck au oil can which stood on the >talrs {; the pOInt passing through hls >leeye, penetrated the arm probably t" tue buue, as the point WAS bent aud srv ~red from the can. Dr. Camp was call' d In on Sunday and 1t is hoped that with nr"prr care nothing serious will result Moral Don't leave oIl-cans or uythiuQ .-lse stanning on the stairs. ...... Ars Frank Br, oks and daughter Florence from Williamsburg, N and Mrs Mansfield md daughter Julia from Chatham, N Y., have been spending few days with ln' 1T sister, Mrs F. Slye at the Ferris House.
Connecticut western news., 1892-01-07
Will Fire Insurance Rates Go Upe

BOSTON, Dec. 22.-John G. Paige, one of the best-known insurance agents in t Is part of the country, says of the pre- vailing unsatisfactory condition of tue insurance business
 Upward of forty reputable insurance .ompauies have gone ont of business in 1891 because they did not get premiums pnough to pay losses and expenses. Un- ter the operation of supply and demand in the last five years there has been a mall margin of profit for the best man. aged companies, though none has beer made this year Rates in New York. sith fewer companies competing. will probably go mp. The results call f"r a general advance in fire insurance rates throuplont the cunntry.