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Connecticut western news., 1892-06-09
Old New England Funerals.


 The earliest New Englanders had no religious services at a funeral. Not wishing to "confirm the popish error that prayer is to be used for the dead or over the dead" they said nothing, but followed the coffin and filled tue grave in silence.
 Sometimes laudatory verses, anagrams. acrostics, were fastened to the bier
 In Londonderry, N. H. and neighbor- ing towns that had been settled by the Scotch-Irish planters, and indeed all over New England, the announcement of death was a signal for cessation of daily work throughout the neighbor- hood. Kindly assistance was at once given at the house of mourning. Women hocked to do the household work and to prepare the funeral feast. Men brought gifts of food, or household ne- cessities, and rendered all the advice and help that was needed. A gathering was held the night before the funeral, which Tn feasting and drinking partook somewhat of the nature of an Irish wake. Much New England rum was con- sumed at this gathering and also before the procession to the grave, and the whole party returned to the house for an ''arval" and drank again. The fu- neral rum bill was often an embarrsss- ing and hampering expense to be- reaved family for years.
 When the use of liquor at funerals was finally abolished the old people sadly deplored the change, one worthy old gentleman said, with much bitter ness: Temperance has done for funer- als. "-New York Independent.
Connecticut western news., 1892-06-09
From Friend to Friend

Goes the story of the excellence oi Hoods Sarsaparilla and what it has ac, complished, and this is the strongest advertising which is done on behalf oi this medicine. We endeavor to tell hon. estly what Hoods Sarsaparilla is and what it will do, but what it has done is far more important and far more potent. It's unequalled record of cures is sure to convince those who have never tried Hoods Sarsaparllla that it is an excel lent medicine.
Connecticut western news., 1892-06-09

Wallace Roberts finished his earthly labors Monday evening at o'clock. He was an earnest worker in the cause of religion and will be greatly missed e. K. Goodwin is ill with the mea- sles. His son Charlie, who has had the disease, was able to walk out Monday for the first time. -. Mrs Ives is suf- fering from an attack of grip for the third time. The friends of Henry Ives were grieved to receive telegraphic dis patches from Florida informing them of the serious illness of Mrs Ives and of her sister. Miss Barnum. who is in critical condition {. :. .. Monday our selectmen were notified of the death at the Gilbert Home of Clifford Sparks, three years of age, son of the late Edward Sparks. The body was brought here on the o'clock train for burial in Hillside cemetery.
 O. B. s.
Connecticut western news., 1892-06-09
Shakespearean English in Vermont

Shakespearean English in Vermont.
 The British commentator stumbles hopelessly over words and expressions in Shakespeare which are still common speech in Vermont. Nowhere in the world did the older English survive so long as among the Green Mountains. The common speech in Vermont in 1900 was that of Shakespeare's time, almost undefiled
Connecticut western news., 1892-06-09
Snow in Summer.

Ten inches of snow fell in Wyoming and South Dakota last Sunday. Traffic was almost suspended and the tempera- ture fell below the freezing point. The storm was general throughout Wyoming and will cause severe loss to cattle and sheep herders. Grass, grain and all vegetation is practically destroyed. It is feared there will be loss of life in the mountains. Nothing of the kind has ever before occurred in June in the northwest in the history of the signal service.
Connecticut western news., 1892-06-09
LITERARY NOTES.

Bret Harte's young daughter, Miss Jessamy Harte, will make her literary debut in the July Ladies' Home Jour- nal with most entertaining descrip- tion of Clamp Life in the Adiron- dacks," in which it is claimed every evidence shows itself of inherited liter ary tendencies not unlike those eviden' ced in Bret Harte's earlier work. Miss Harte is girl still in her teens, and has artistic as we'll as literary proclivities, as one of the illustrations accompanying her first article shows.
Connecticut western news., 1892-06-09
EAST CANAAN.

The Roster brothers, from Barkham- stead, have moved into the house in Wells' woods. They have three spans of heavy horses and are under contract to haul charcoal from Sandisfield to the furnaces.
 Geo Green is running the blacksmith shop near Garfield Bros office.
 The Garfield Brothers will build an- other kiln this summer, to meet the de- mands for their lime which is said to be superior in quality.
 James Bailey's family are all sick with measles. el
 Geo Goodwin is another victim to the prevailing malady.
 Miss Rose Bailey has been quite sick the past week.
 Samuel Lyman Lewis, who has been perfectly helpless for many weeks, is gradually failing.
 Ed. Lawrence and wife, of Stamford, are visiting at Leonard Lawrence's
 Mir and Mrs Pixley, of Montville, Mass., have been here the past week. Mrs Pixley is sister of w. A. Roberts
 Daniel Sweeney fell and dislocated his arm at the elbow joint one day last week. He took the first train for Hart. ford, and called on Dr Sweet. Dan says he was all right in less than two minutes, came home and went to work next day.
 . Mrs James Fuller recently received from her brother. in Houston, Texas, g large basket filled with cape jessamine and magnolia buds. They were very fragrant and beautiful and have been quite an attraction for two weeks.
 The family of Miles Yanushwetz ar. rived from Russia last Tuesday.
 Wallace A. Roberts died Monday eve ming at nine o'clock. Funeral from the OoDgI church Wednesday at o'clock Burial at Hillside cemetery. He wal AS years of age. He leaves wife, two daughters and four sons who have the tenderest sympathy of our people.
Connecticut western news., 1892-06-09
Double Postal Cards.

The post-office department will soon issue postal card which will be folded in the middle and perforated along the fold to admit of it's being torn into two parts. The recipient of one of these cards can tear off the portion not writ ten upon, write his answer on it and re- turn 1t. The size will be 54 by 3i in- ches; the price two cents. It is thought that they will be a great convenience for business and social purposes.
Connecticut western news., 1892-06-09
ASHLEY FALLS.

Mrs Benedict from Fenton Brook farm, visited her daughter Mrs John Griffith, this week.
 Mrs Wallace Bentley is spending 8 few days with her sisters in Ct Barring. ton.
 Miss Hattie Ferris called on old friends and her sister, Mrs Conklin, last Friday,
 Minta Bradford is recovering from the measles.
 We are again called to mourn the loss of an aged and esteemed friend and neighbor, MT Jas. VanDeusen. He had paralytic shock. some five weeks ago, from which he has never recovered, passing quietly away Monday p. m., just Is weeks from the day of his wife's death.
Connecticut western news., 1892-06-09
A Wall Paper Trust

On Friday last the certificate of incor- poration of the National Wall Paper Company with a capital $14, 1000, GOO was filed in the office of the secretary of state at Albany, N. Y. This is the wall paper trust about which there has been so much talk. The main office will be in New York city and branch offices will be established in other states and foreign countries.
Connecticut western news., 1892-06-09
How the Snake Sheds lis Skin

Does the snake slip out of it's old skin or does 1t turn the old skin wrong side out? I am of the opinion that it is the latter. I have in my possession a tol- erably good specimen, and the lips of the skin, as we'll as the tip end of the tail, show that it was turned wrong side out and not slipped off Cor. Forest op5 Sf,ooro O
Connecticut western news., 1892-06-09
GOOD LOOKS.

Good looks are more than skin deep, depending upon 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 a 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 8 good com plexion. Sold at W. H. Csmp's drug store, 6oc, pc, bottls.
Connecticut western news., 1892-06-09
A Large Clock.

A gigantic clock has been installed on the second platform of the Eiffel tower, the pendulum of which is 115 metres in length and reaches to within two me- tres of the ground. To the end of the pendulum is attached a steel ball weigh ing 96 kilograms. The Eiffel tower is thus converted into the largest clock tower in the world.
Connecticut western news., 1892-06-09
Certified by Willard Baker, Clerk.
DIsTRIoT of sharon, ss. Probate Court

nIsTRIOT of sharon, ss Probate Court U May 18th, 1892.
 Estate of Clark M. Juckett late of sharon in said district deceased.
 The Administratrix having exhibited her administration account with said estate to this court for allowance, 1t is
 Ordered that the 18th day of June, 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 administratrix 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., 1892-06-09

Last Friday morning, says the Daus vile Breeze, we met man carrying [ pailful of sour beer which he said h, was going to feed to his pigs and he wondered what sort of pork that would make. We have many illustrations or the street daily that beer will make hog' out of men, but whether it will mak, men out of hogs is questionable.
Connecticut western news., 1892-06-09
Bishop O'Reilly Dead.

The Right Rev P. T O'Reilly, bishop of the diocese of Springfield, Mass ,died of eumonia, May 2Sth., at the age of 59. He was s man greatly beloved by his people, alive to the is. sues of the day and farseeing. His dio- cese includes the county of Berkshire
Connecticut western news., 1892-06-09
Legal Notices.
DIsTRIcT OF SHARON, ss.--pRoBATE

nISTRICT OF SHARON, ss.--PRoBATE U Court, May 28th, 1892.
 Estate of William Stone, late of sharon in said district deceased.
 The Administrator having exhibited his administration account with said estate to this court for allowance 1t is
 Ordered that the 18th day of June,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 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. M. CARD, Judge. Certified by Willard Baker, Clerk.
Connecticut western news., 1892-06-09
c. M. V. A.

The 22d Reunion of the Veteran Ma sons of Connecticut, will be heldIrat Collinsville, Thursday, June 23d 1892, at 10 a. m. All veteran Masons are in- vited to attend. A "Veteran" is an affiliated Mason of 25 years standing.
Connecticut western news., 1892-06-09
The vice-President,s Daughters

Vice-President Morton's daughters have an active share in church work at Rhinebeck. They conduct a sewing school for poor children on Saturday mornings and little Sunday school twenty-four hours later, in a room in Mir Morton's house.
Connecticut western news., 1892-06-09

In the last ten years 2,489 duels with the broadsword were fought in Italy, ninety with rapiers and 179 with pistols. Most of the duels were the result of newspaper fights of political differences
Connecticut western news., 1892-06-09
Subscription Account.

The date on the colored slip of paper with she name of the subscriber shows the time to which the subscription is paid: thus, R. B.. Smith 6jul89 indicates that MT Smith has paid tor his paper to July 5, 1889. It is hoped that subscrtbers win see to 1t 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 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 prima facie evil dence of its acceptance as correct.
Connecticut western news., 1892-06-09

StOrrs Agricultural School Commence
 ment Exercises.
 Baccalaureate Sunday 10.45 a. m., June 12, by Rev l.. l.. Potter of Hart ford. Glass day exercises Thursday, Juno 16, 8 D. m. Prize examination in Practical Agriculture, Friday a. m. by . committe of the alumni for 8 prize of fered by the Alumni Association. Grad uating exercises p. m., and address by Hon w. E. Simonds, commissioner of Patents Washington. D. o.
 Examination of candidates for sdmis- sion to the school in Sept at Room DO Capitol, Hartford. Saturday June 90, 40 v'cle1h . m.
Connecticut western news., 1892-06-09
Always Finds a Way.

If boys boots were made of cast iron, covered with tar and gravel, and then painted four coats and vanished, mothers would still have cause to won- der how on earth "that boy" got his feet nsaaanr wsA-,NxchaugG
Connecticut western news., 1892-06-09
DIsTRIoT of Salisbury, ss. Probate Court

n yl NVNENl b May 26th, A. ID. 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 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., 1892-06-09
Decline of the Gaelic.

By recent census in Scotland it was discovered that only 231, ,692 persons. or one in every seventeen of the popula- tion, could speak Gaelic.
Connecticut western news., 1892-06-09

The maker of the universe never crea. ted but one thing which he could not control, and that was the Mississippi riv- CT. He made it. turned it loose and let it rip.-Sargeant $. Prentiss.
Connecticut western news., 1892-06-09

The Phelan-Walsh Case.
 The taking of testimony in the quo warranto case was concluded last week, and today June 9th) the hearing of the arguments begins
Connecticut western news., 1892-06-09

A late paper states that the quantity of wheat and flour now stored in Duluth would feed million persons three years at full daily rations, and that it will take nearly four hundred vessels of the larger class used on the lakes to trans. port ik
Connecticut western news., 1892-06-09
Lanes Family Medicine.
A late paper states that the

Moves the bowels each day. In or der to be healthy this is necessary.
Connecticut western news., 1892-06-09
7raoelerS' Guide.
Housatonic Railroad,
MAIN LINZ pIvIsIoN.l
 January 9 1892.

(MAIS LINZ prvIsIoN.
 January 8, 1892. Passenger trains leave Canaan, oorSo ronrn $40 a. m. for Pittsfeld, North Adams also Albany, via State Line. I2.30 p. m. for Pittsfield, connecting via Stato Line for Albany. I'll p. m. for Pittsneld, connecting via. State Line for Albany. 1915 a. m., Sunday Mail for Pittsneld.
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 LEAVE CANAAN, GOING SOUTH. s.40 Q. m., for Bridgeport and New York. l.16 p. m., Milk for Bridgeport. 2.so p. m., for Bridgeport, with through car. 5.25 p. m., for Bridgeport and New York. Sunday MIX, s.25 p. m.. for Bridgeport and New York. ...... Connections are made at Brookfeld Juno ton with trains to and from Danbury. WILLIAM H. STEVENSON,
 vics-Pres't and Gen1 Manager.
 A. w. PERRIN,
 Gen. Pass. Agt.
Connecticut western news., 1892-06-09

Coughing Leads to Consumption.
 Kemp's Balsam will stop the cough at once. Ask your friends about 1t.
Connecticut western news., 1892-06-09

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 ''If subscribers refuse or neglect to take their paper from the post-ofnce to which they are d. rected they are held responsible until they have settled their bills and ordered their papers discon tinued.
 "Subscribers who do not give express notice to the contrary are considered as wishing tocontsnue their subscriptions.
 ''If subscribers order the hediscontinuance oftheir antil all arrears are paid
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-28

LYONS CAUGHT Up THE CHILD.
bent to his work. Rlancing now and
again over his shoulder ut the precious
prize he had determined to win-or die
in losing.
To us, who, hardly daring to speak
or breathe, watched the fearful ven
ture, its success appeared well-nigh i'm
possible. The child could, perhaps, be
snatched from the boat before reach
ing the rapids But what then?
Neither he nor his rescuer, we felt con-
WINGED, could ever regain the shore.
The poor women, Lyons wife and
Jimmy's mother, sobbed pitifully as we
all hurried down the edge of the river
so as to keep abreast of the skifP. None
of us dared to encourage them by q
hopeful word, for not one of us believed
that either would ever again be clasped
In the arms of husband or son.
The tiny scow was now quite six
hundred yards from shore, and, with
gradually accelerated motion, was
drawing frightfully near the rapids.
But the pursuing boat went four feet
to its ono and was swiftly closing the
gap between them. The innocent babe
had at last become alarmed, and as
Lyons drew near he stretched his
little arms imploringly toward him, a
sight which drove the women nearly
frantic and caused tears to roll down
moro than one manly cheek.
"Oh, hushl hush! not q word nor
cheer yet" some one said, in q chok-
ing whisper. as the two boats came to-
gether. THE fight is still to winl"
AS he ranged alongside Lyons pulled
in one oar, leaned over the gunwale,
caught up the child and lifted him into
his own boat TOO latel Oh, too
late!'' shrieked his agonized wife. And,
indeed, it SO seemed to each one of us.
But then the noble fellow, cool as if
there was no danger within a thousand
miles, reshipped his oar and did the
only thing which could offer a possible
chance for life. He did not vainly at
tempt to stem the current by rowing
upstream, nor even directly tow ard the
shore, but turned his bow quartering
down, and, pulling with nerves of
steel and giant strength, shot with ar
rowy speed diagonally athwart the riv-
er's course, and in less than five min
utes, landed safely at the head of the
channel running between Streets
island and the mainland!
Then-but why go on2 No language,
much less my poor pen, can adequately
describe the scene which followed.
| This incident is q matter of history,
presume, but may inform those who
oow read of it for the first time, that
the Royal Humane society of England
loon after sent to Mr.. Lyons its gold
medal, in recognition OF his daring
teed-how daring no one unacquainted
With its scene can realize.-Ro nance.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-28

Notwithstanding the dangerous prox-
unity of the falls, people are contin-
ually crossing and recrossing the river
here, between the American and Cana
dian shores.
Great caution is generally exercised
by ooatmen, and the loss of life on this
stretch of water is less than on any
body of equal width-constantly
traversed by small open boats-that
know of. Deplorable fatalities have
occurred from time to time, but these
have always been the result of ig-
norance or gross carclessness.
Two cases of this kind have come
under my own observation and l was
unhappy enough to see the victims
drawn down to the first leap of the
rapids, after which not a trace of any
one of them was ever seen.
One of the instances was that of q
farmer, who drove his horses and
wagon into the edge of the river, at a
shoaI-place about a mile above Chippe-
wa, to let the animals drink-that par
ticular spot being the only one for
many miles which was adapted to the
purpose.
The man, though perfectly familiar
with the locality, carelessly drove in
too far, and, upon attempting to turn
about, one of the TeinS caught under
the neck-yoke, the horses houndered
into the deep water, the heavy run
ming gear sank, dragged the poor
brutes down and drowned them, while
the light pine wagon-box hoated off
with the man!
The unfortunate fellow was known
to be a good swimmer, and if he had
instantly jumped out and made for
shore. all would have been we'll But
he was frightened out of his wits and
did nothing but scream for help. Now
comes the straugest part of the story.
The accident was witnessed by another
farmer, blowing in a field close at
hand. AS he we'll knew, there was not
boat of any kind nearer than Chippe-
wa, and yet, instead of springing on
one of his horses and riding for life, he
actually walked down along the bank,
keeping abreast of and talking
to his impcriled neighbor and cheer
ing him by the assurance that he
would get boat and take him off
when he should come in front of the
village!
Gradually-for such is the trend OF
the current there-as the box foated
downstream, it was borne further and
further from land, and when it did ar
rive opposite the mouth of the Wei
land river was fully four hundred
yards ont.
Only then did the sympathizing
friend rush into the village and give
the alarm.
The second person whom l saw thus
done to death was one of n party OF
| duck hunters, who had been shooting
in the weedy passage between Grand
and Buckhorn islands. In spite of his
companions advice to the contrary,
this man determined to remain out all
night, in the hope of making a good
bag in the carly morning.
The last thing his comrades saw Of
him-so they told us-he had drawn
| the bow of his boat little way up on
a sandbar at the lower end of Buck
horn island, and laid himself down tc
sleep in her.
1t is supposed that, while he slept, q
change of wind caused the water tc
rise sufficiently to set the boat free-a
moderate downstream breeze would