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Connecticut western news., 1892-06-02
GREAT HARRINGTON.

The young men at Sedgwick Institute heid their annual field day of athletic sports Saturday. The balancing acts Were done by Carl Schurr, son of Prof Sehurr of Pittsfield
 The spring term at Rousatnnic Hall for young women closes June IT.
 Miss Minerva Smith Of Elizaviile, N Y. k iu town.
 The June malket day. otherwise an afcti"n sale of live stock and whatever else may be brought in, occurs Satur- day.
 John G. Taylor has rented his place, "Evergreen Lodge," to J. Grove, of New York, for the season.
 The house occupied by Merritt A Bristol on Castle street, near the rail. road, was set on fire by sparks from the engine Thursday afternoon but was soon put out.
 The Cuban Giants are expected in this village June 2l to play base ball with local club Tine High school graduating class, June "A, have chosen Miss E. NJ. Hunt ley for poet; Miss E F. Stevens for propht t; and Miss l. A. Cosgrove for historian. The class colors are yellow and white; the daisy the class flower; and Onward" their motto.
 Memorial day exercises were observed Friday at the High school and at other schools in this village. Addresses were delivered by Rev T. A. Hagen and E. S. Fitzgerald.
Connecticut western news., 1892-06-02
FALLS VILLAGE,

Mrs E. c. Cowdrey and daughter, of Winsted, were guests of friends in town last week.
 Walter Hubbell. of Bridgeport, was in town over Sunday
 Henry Belden Is confined to his bed through illness.
 Gustav Listman. of West Corn wall, is taking lessons of D. E Edwards ln pho tography.
 Lieut. Gov. Merwin was a guest of G. W. Hall over Sunday The Drum Corps made their first appearance in public Saturday night aud on hearing that MT Mer@in was iu town they repaired to the residence where he was stopping and gave him serena,!e He soon ap- peared and spoke iu very compliments ry terms of their playing considering the short time of three months tbey have been organized.
 We have received a letter from Gov. Morgan G. Bukeley pertaining to the Drum Corps which will be published in full m another number of the NEWS
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" EST CORNW ALI.

Geo c. Harrison accompanied his brother, John, to his home in Windham, Ohio. They left on Thursday.
 George Oldfeld, of Stockbridge, spent Sunday with friends in this viii lage.
 John Wood was in New York over Sunday and Decoration Day.
 Miss Sadie Sedgwick IS guest at Rogers Farm.
 Miss Nellie Coc!irane aud friend from Bridgeport were at home over Su nday and Memorial Day.
 Mrs Hubbard and family arrived from Sandusky on Friday last
 Dr c. A Sanford. of New York. is home for short vacation.
 Editor Bolles, of the New Milford Ga. zette, gave us pleasant call on Decora. tion Day.
 Memorial services at Cornwall Hol low drew vast audience and were very interesting as will be seen by the graph. ic description in another column.
 Horses died in divers ways last week. George Potter lost his black one, witl inflammation, on Monday night s. J, Adams had his killed by the cars or Thursday, aud Dwight Rogers had two killed by lightning on Friday evening
Connecticut western news., 1892-06-02
INTERESTING HAPPENINGS OF THE WORLD FROM FAR AND NEAR.

Mir. Henderson, chairman of the house committee on postotfices and postroads, has received a communication from Mir. Leake, of Philadelphia, making specific charges against Postmaster General Wanamaker and postoffice officials of Philadelphia. Leake charges these officials with discrim- mating against his company in the privilege of establishing pneumatic tubes in Philadel- phia for mail purposes
 The Bordentown (N. J.) Baptist church was struck by lightning and damaged s25,- 900 worth.
 Charles Underhill, president of the Flour City Insurance company, was found guilty of forgery in the third degree.
 Mgr Jean Joseph Marchal, archbishop of Bourges, is dead.
 Pecher & O., the leading business house in Antwerp, has failed. Liabilities, S1, ,250, z 900.
 There is trouble between the Vatican and England over the appointment of bishops to colonial sees.
 Bishop o'Reily is gradually sinking, and can live but short time.
Connecticut western news., 1892-06-02
Say. Blaine wln Get It.

WASHINGTON, May 3l,-While here ex- Senator Platt, of New York, had interviews with ex-Speaker Reed, Senator Hiscock and several others, and assured every one with whom he converted that Mir Blaine was going to be nominated, and that his advices from all parts of the country indicated 8 constant falling of in President HarTisou's strength. The sensational stories that are being printed regarding MT, Blaine's Ill health are absolutely groundleee; the truth Is that Mir Blaine Is in about tho condition today that he was six months ago; no better and no worse. The statements of ex-0ov- ernor ForalSer, Governor Mckinley, Chair man Clarkson, J. Sloat Fassett and others of equal prominence are Co the effect that be will not decline the nomination if it is rendered by the Minneapolis convention.
Connecticut western news., 1892-06-02
SALISBURY.

Miss $. J. Roraback spent Saturday and Sunday at her home iu Sheffield
 Mrs Theo. F. Wachter, of Rlverton, visited in town last week
 Miss Jennie l.. Root, of Philmont, spent Sunday at Mrs A. B. Eddo's.
 Mrs William Conklin and dang hter Mary, spent few days in Torrington.
 Rev Lewis H. Reid, of Hartford, con ducted services in the Congregational church Sunday morning and preached a very eloquent sermon. He also took part in the memorial exercises in the church, held in the evening. Rev c. Goddard, T. l.. Norton and others also took part, and the Post were there in a body. The exercises were very inter. esting.
 Rev w. F. Bielby, of Kent, officiated at beth morning and evening servlces al St. Johns church, Sunday, Rev J. H. George being in Marblehead. Mass.
 The Forrester's ball last Friday even, ing, called out abont fifty five couples
Connecticut western news., 1892-06-02
Central New England & West
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Poughkcepsie Bridge Route.

Commencing Sunday, May "A, 1899.
 ooNo EAST. Leave Canaan 9.Ao a. m., arrive Hartford 11.50 a. m. Leave Canaan i1.5o am, arrive Hartford 2.1a D m.
 Leave Canaan 4.sl. arrive Hartford GAS p. n. Arrive Caanan I'll ? m. from poughkeepaia and New York, nrrIve West Winsied 8 p. m. Leave Canaan 2.45 a. m. tDally ExproeAl fof Boston, arrive Hartford 4SS, Boston 2 20 n. m.
 Leave Canaan Sundays only) s.bb p. m. arrive Hartford c. .26 p. m.
 GOING WEST. Leave West winsted 7.Ss n. m., Canaan s.a0 for New York and poughkeepsie. Leave Canaan 1928 q. m for khineclif. Leave Canaan 3.lb, arrive poughkeepeio h.A0s Campbell Hall 6.b0 p. m. Leave Canaan A2, ar rive Mlllerton (. .fS p.m. Leave Hartford 9 05 p.m., tDaily Expresel for Philadelphia, Baltlm re and Washington, Canaan 1i.lb ?. m., arrive Campbell Hall Leave Hartford s.sO q. m. Sundays only) oa- naan 3.25 p, m., arrive Campbell Hall o.bb D. m.
 CONNECTIONS.
 At Hartford with NY&NE y,NH < II R R, Hartford Valley Divisions. At .H < II R R, Northampton Division. At Winsted with N H R, Nanga- tuck Division.
 At Canaan with Housatonic R. R, at Miller ton and Mt Riga with Harlem Division Y O < H FR R at Boston Cornere with Harlem Division N Y C& II R R +. and N Y A M H R i; at poughkeepaie with NYO&H RRR; al RhineciG with N Y 0 &HRRR, by ferry to Rondout with the Uistar & Delaware n R ! at Maybrook with the LehiRh A Hudson River Ky. at Campbell Hall with NYOAW Ky. NYLE&W R R.. PP& B Rn and Waikiki Valley R.
 1. W. FOWLER, 0. A. HAYES,s aenn Hnpt. 0An1 pRsHsg Ae {
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DIsTRIoT of oaanan ss, Probate oour

nIsTRICT of Caanan as. Probate Court lI May 24th. 1892.
 Estate of Peter c. Storm, late of Canaan in said district, deceased.
 The executor Edwin w. spurr and tme ex. eeutrix Laura R. Storm having exhibited fer allowance it is
 Ordered that the 4th day of June, AID. io02. at o'clock in the afternoon, nt the pro- bate office in North Canaan, be and tho same is assigned for hearing on the allowance of said account with said estate, and this court directs the said executor and executrlx to cite ali persons interested therein Co appear at said time and place by publishing this order twioo in some newspaper published in Litchnod county and having circulation fn said district.
 Attest, DAVID 0. wHrrTrRsry. Judgv.
Connecticut western news., 1892-06-02
NORFOLK.

John Kelley was before Justice Cris- aey, Tuesday night, and paid S6 76 for getting full.
 Prof Stevens of Yale College occu- pied the Congregational pulpit Sunday.
 John Calkins, of Winsted, is filling Chas Caul's place in the grist mill while Mir Caul and family are spending a week with friends in York state'
 The new organ, that was to be put in tue church for the first Sunday in June. has been delayed so that it will not be here before the 20th.
 Hiram Camp is busy getting the cellar ready for his new house.
 Mr c. G. Frisbie's artesian we'll prom ises to be a success. It is down about 100 feet and has some 60 feet of water.
Connecticut western news., 1892-06-02
An exchange gives the following good

An exchange gives the following good advice:
 Persons who use barbed wire for fen ces should, in all cases, have suhstan. tial rail or board at the top of the fence. and it would he we'll if the top of the rail or board be kept whitewashed When this is the case, colts and other animals see the fence and there is little if any danger of their running into it The iniury to stock from barbed wire fences is beyond calculation, and il they must be used, every caution should be taken to prevent any injury that may result therefrom.
Connecticut western news., 1892-06-02
LAX EVILLE.

Herman Blake. who lived on tue road to Lime Rock, died suddenly on. We'd nesday, May 20, while sitting in chair Funeral took place Friday Iuterment at Falls Village. Deceased was Fl years old
 Last Sunday morning, Captain Bartle had an accident befall bis youngest child. Just as he drove away from the church and turned into Main street the child was thrown out of the wagon but fortunately received only slight bruises
 Lightning struck the bakery last Fri day night bnt only tore off few shin gles The lightning and thunder were fearful.
 Mrs Willard Silvcrnale has not i'm proved much the past week, and is still dangerously i'll.
Connecticut western news., 1892-06-02
HUNTsVILLE.

Mrs Caroline Mansfield, of Wirsted, and MT w. H Mansfield. of East Hart ford, are visiting at J. H. Page's.
 Fl. NJ. EnsigD, of Carteret. N.J.,spent Sunday with his parents, Mir and Mrs Sidney Ensign.
 Mrs John Sturges. formerly "f t. Ir place and now of Bridgeport, called on relatives and friends here short time since.
 Mrs Annie Hanchett celebrated Me. morial day with friends in Waterbury.
 G. NJ Hanchett,of Bridgeport, was in town part of last week.
 About every body with thnir Eumilies attended the Memorial cz .rcisrs in Cornwall Hollow, and they report a very interesting time
Connecticut western news., 1892-06-02
Monday. May 10.

The Union Pacific railroad has begun ac- tive retrenchment because of a large de- crease of earnings.
 Maggie Burns, who shot six times at Mir. Tolen in Columbus, O., because he refused to marry her, took carbolic acid and died.
 Young David Loper Wilcox, who shot himself in New York and who belonged in Bridgeport, Conn.,, is declared by his rela- tives to have never been right in his mind since he was prostrated by the grip.
 Sidney Dillon has been ill for the past two months, and now there are serious doubts of his recovery.
 An English syndicate has bought the Trenton potteries
 Rev. J. N. Stansbwy, dean of the Episco- pal diocese of Newark, N. J., is dead,
 A. w. Armour, brother of Phil Armour, of Chicago, and one of the wealthiest men of Kansas City, is dead.
 The Earl of Clancarty, better known to Americans as Lord Dunlo, Belle Bilton's husband, is advertised in The Gazette as a debtor who will not pay his bills.
Connecticut western news., 1892-06-02
subsc ripsion Account.

The date on the colored slip of paper with which the subscription is paid: thus, R. B.. Smith 6julS9 indicates that MT 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 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 be 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 prfma facie evt- dence of its acceptance as correct.
Connecticut western news., 1892-06-02
Th. I.amb Inside the I.Ion.

wksHrNGToN, May 90. -Ex-speaker Reed, tt is said, was jolSingly asked by a Republic sz associate after his return from New York if it was true that he had joined the SS@ine forces and if the lion and the lamb E-rd lain down together.
 sgt is," replied Mir. Reed, "and aa they --- . Pirates, in the customary attitude.
 .row do you like itF'
 "weu- ir is not altogether comfortable. tus tlsre are others that can imagine shisl are even more uncomfortable
Connecticut western news., 1892-06-02
Nynttnrsnn a Delegate.

LOUISVILLE, May 27.-The Kentucky Democratic delegation is uninstructed. Al Ter Henry Watterson was elected delegate It large there was hard fight for the other .hree places. General John B. Gentleman of Louisville, James A. Mckenzie of Christian -ounty, and w. c. Owens of Scott county, ..sre elected. The Cleveland men have s.uch to rejoice over, Three of the four solegates chosen from the state at large ars Syr..sn supporters of the ex-president
Connecticut western news., 1892-06-02
An Elephant Will Swallow Anything.

During the progress of the circus and menagerie on Monday, and while num- Der of people were watching the ele- plants, keeper placed bucket of Water in front of them. Just then a small black and tan dog skipped up to the water bucket to take drink. The elephant wound his trunk around the unfortunate dog, showed him into his ca pacious mouth and swallowed him alive. The lady who owned the dog saw her pet disappear and burst out crying.- Poughkeepsie Eagle.
Connecticut western news., 1892-06-02
M ILL ntft FER

Samuel Blodgett, of Spring made a short visit at home last week.
 The charter for the new railroah has been granted
 A number from this vicinity took in MeIhorial exercises at Ct. Barripgtou Monday.
 Schools will close Wednesday so the teachers can attend the teachers meet ing ia Sheffield.
 The roads have had dose of road scrsper and are much improved.
Connecticut western news., 1892-06-02
Certified by Willard Baker, CIerk.
DISTRICT of Salisbury. ss. Probate Court

nISTRICT of Salisbury, ss. Probate Court, I( May 3hth, 1892
 Estate of David w. Gilbert late of Salisbury in said district, deceased
 The Administratrix having exhibited her administration account with said estate to this OouIt for allowance, it is
 Ordered that the 9th day of June, A D. 1892 at 1030 o'clock in the forenoon, at the assigned for n hearing on the allowance of said administration account with said estate, and this court directs the admnistratrix to cite all persons intererested therein to appear at said time and D ace by publishing this order in some newspaper published In Litch- field county and having a circulation fin said district, and by sending by mail post paid, n copy of said paper containing said notice to each of the heirs at law described in the ap- plication for administration on said estate at their last known place of residence, at least four days before the date of said hearing.
 Attest DONALD 1T. WARNER Judge.
Connecticut western news., 1892-06-02
Legdl Notices.
ABSTRACT OF SHARON, ss PROBATE lD Court May 2Sth 1892

ABSTRACT OF SHARON, ss PROBATE II Court, May 2Sth, 1892.
 Estate of John s. Jewett late of sharon in said district,
 Upon the application of Simeon B. Jewett of said sharon, Executor of the last will and testament and codicil of said deceased pray ing that an order of sale of certain choses In action belonging to said estate may be grant ed by this court as per application on Ale more fully appears 1t ie
 ORDERED that said application be heard and determined at the probate office in Shar- on in said district on the 11th day Of June A. D. 1892, Ut 10 o'clock in the forenoon and that notice be given of the pendency of said application and the time and place of hear ing thereon, bv publishing the same once in some newspaper having a circulation in said district, and by posting a copy thereof on the public sign-post In the town of sharon in said district, aud by mailing to each Of the follow iug named persons interested in said estate a marked copy of the newspaper containing said order of notice as aforesaid securely en- slosed in post paid wrapper directed to them at their respective post office addresses to wit: Julia A. &. Sears, 290 Mill St., Pough- keepsie, N. r.; Mary J. Porter, Marion, Kan Sarah A. Sears, Frank &. Sears. John Sears ,Jr William H Sears and Jessie Sears all of At. kinson, Henry County, H., at least six days before said day of hearing and return make to this court.
 A. M. CARD, Judge. a1 b.yW o,.I
Connecticut western news., 1892-06-02
Tuesday, May 3I.

Much damage was done to property and one man was killed by small tornado in Kansas, near Wichita.
 The British parliament will be asked to repeal the old law under which the authori- ties of Cambridge university imprisoned Daisy Hopkins, and on Saturday Beatrice Cooper, for walking with undergraduates
 Four persons were killed and thirty in- iured by boiler explosion in Paris.
 Emperor Williams yacht, the Meteor, was again beaten by the Iverna in the Hor- wich race.
 Frederick Arbon, eighteen; Philip P. Smith, eighteen, and Henry P. Pawsey, twelve, were drowned at Rock Island cove, at Quincy, Mass, by the upsetting of a skiff.
 The Barney & Smith car works, at Day ton, O., have been sold to New York and Cincinnati capitalists at vslsAHea N t4seWIeoe.
Connecticut western news., 1892-06-02
P. O. Address, Lakeville, Conn.
DIsTRInT of sharon, ss. Probate cour

nISTRIGT of sharon, ss. Probate Court, It May 28th, A. D. 1892.
 Estate of Mary Jacquemier late of sharon in said district
 Upon the application of Peter Deveaux of said sharon praying hat letters of adminis- tration may be granted on said estate to him the said Peter Deveaux as per application on file moro fully appears, 1t Is
 ORDERED that said application be heard and determined at the Probate offlce, in Shar- on in said District on the 11th day of June, A. D. 1892. Ut ten o'clock in the fore noon, and that notice be giv n of the penden- cy of said application and the time and place of hearing thereon, by publishing the same once in some newspaper having a circulation in said District, and by posting n copy there of, on the public sign-post in the town of sharon in said district
 A. Nj. CARD, Judge. Certified by Willard Baker, Clerk.
Connecticut western news., 1892-06-02
nrsTRI T of Salisbury ss. Probate Court IP May a0th 1SQ1

ntSTRI T of Salisbury ss. Probate Court, If May 90th, 1892.
 Estate of Daniel Manning late of Salisbury in said district, deceased.
 The Administrator having exhibited his administration account with said estate to this court for allowance, 1t is
 Ordered that the 9th day of June, A. D. 1892, at o'clock in the forenoon at the pro- bate office in Salisbury be and the same is assigned for hearing on tho allowance oi 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 circulation in said district.
 Afteat DnNAIn n WARNER Indra
Connecticut western news., 1892-06-02
DIsTRIoT sallsbury, ss. Probate oourt

IT If May 30th, A. D. 1892.
 Estate of Maria E. Benjamin late of salis- bury in said district, deceased.
 Upon the application of Orange Benjamin praying that letters of administration may be granted on said estate to Orange Benjamin of said Salisbury as per application on Ale more fully appears, is
 determined at the Probate 0fflce in Salisbury, in said district, on the 18th day of June, A. D. 1S92,a at nine o'clock in the forenoon, and that notice be given of the pendency of said appli- cation and the time and place of hearing thereon, by publishing the same once in some newspaper having circulation in said district, and by sending by mail post paid, a copy of said paper, containing said notice to each of the known heirs at law at their re- spective places of residence at least ten days before the date of said hearing.
 Attest, DONALD T. WARNER, Judge.
Connecticut western news., 1892-06-02

They say that Bill Nye netted $40,0 in the lecture field last year, while his newspaper work brought him in over S10,000 year. That's better than be- ing President, and no doubt that Nys appreciates the faet.
Connecticut western news., 1892-06-02
DIsTRIoT of Salisbury, ss. Probate Court,

lf May 26th A. D. 1892.
 Estate of George H. Phelps late of Salisbury in said district, deceased,
 The Court of Probate for the District of Salisbury hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof, for the credi- tors of said estate to exhibit their claims for settlement. Those who neglect to present their accounts, properly attested, within said time will be debarred q recovery. All per- sons indebted to sad estate are requested to make immediate payment to
 GEORGE H. KNIGHT Administrator. P o. Address Lakeville Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1892-06-02
naws Respecting Newspapers,

naws Respecting Newspapers, Printed for the benefit of those who think Shat ordering paper stopped absolves them from paying up arrearages:-
 ..If subscribers refuse neglect to take their paper from the post-office to which they are di- rected they are held responsible until they have settled their bills and ordered their papers dscon tinued.
 "Subecribers who do not give express notice to the contrary are considered as wishing tocontinue their subscriptions.
 'If subscribers order the ediscontinuanceo oftheir paper the publishers may continue to send them until all arrears are paid
Connecticut western news., 1892-06-02
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MAIN LINE pIvIaIoN.D Innnnru q 1ana

IMAIN LINE UINIHIWNT
 January 8, 1892. Passenger trains leave Canaan, oorNa NonTm 9.40a. m. for Pittsneld, North Adams also Albany, via State Line. i2.9o p. m. for pittsheld, connecting via State Line for Albany. 7.i1 p. m. for Pittsneld, connecting via. State Line for Albany. 1915 6. m., Sunday Mail for Pittsneld.
Connecticut western news., 1892-06-02
LEAvR CANAAN, GOING SOUTH.

LKAvR CANAAN, GOING SOUTH. 9.40 a. m., for Bridgeport and New York. i.1b p. m., Milk for Bridgeport. 2.30 p. m., for Bridgeport, with through oar, 525 p. m., for Bridgeport and New York. Sunday MIR, s.25 ?. m.. for Bridgeport and New York.
 Connections are made at Brookfeld Juno ton with trains Co and from Danbury. WILLIAM Fl. sTEvENsoN,
 vice-P -Pres't. and aenn Manager.
 A. w, PMRnN,
 Gen. Paas. ARt.
Connecticut western news., 1892-06-02

The procession on Memorial day formed on the green opposite Citizens hall building. the drum corps taking the lead followed by the veterans, Hous- atomic Council O. U. A. M. and school children. The resting places of the soldier dead were strewu with floral offerings; and on arrival at the village afterwards they broke ranks, the drum corps going to Salisbury and the others to Cornwall Hollow.
Connecticut western news., 1892-06-02

The Norfolk Veteran Association turned ont early Monday morning aud decorated the graves in the center and Catholic cemeteries after which they dispersed some going to Winsted and some to Cornwall Hollow.