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Connecticut western news., 1892-02-11
The c. N. E. & w. Directory.

The later reports which have come t. light since Saturday, when our outsid. pages were printed. are to the effec, that several of the first elected directors Sho were Philadelphia men. resigned 70 that their places might be taken b, New York men. iuasmuch as the corpo. ration headquarters are in New York Tue New York men elected are A. R Atkins, James Armstrong. John H Fay tor, Morris A. Vielc. Wm w. Jenks Carleton Gilson and Pierson Brown, who take the places vacated by Howard Han cock, Thomas H. Richard, Wm R. Tay Tor, A. H O'Brien, Albert Foster, Dan iel Jones and F, q Oienh-imer.
Connecticut western news., 1892-02-11
OLIVER p. ROOT.

Oliver Peet Root, who died at his r-si enco on High street in this village ou February 4, of typhoid fever, was born ill South Canaan, Conn "A years ago. His father, Oliver Root. WIS a merchant at South Canaan. His moth CTS name was Polly Peet and she was a sister of the late H.rmau Peet of this town. The subject of this sketch began active life as farmer, and for thirty years he aud his brother Sartial cultiva. t.d the farm near this village, now owned by Eugene s. Root. At the time of the late war he and his brother 5 ,rtial kept the hotel here, then called the Stevens House, for one year and elght months. After that they return. to the farm where they remained for five years. Subsequently, they occu- pied the Douglas place for one year In 1869 Oliver married Miss Hetty Tobey, whom he has only survived for month, as she died on the 2d ut. After his marriage Oliver and Sartial moved to Riverton where they engaged in farm ing until 1875. when they came back to North Canaan where he has since re- sided having occupied at various times tue Irenus Elton place in East Canaan, the Harmon Peet farm and lastly Mrs Epsign Church's honse on High street.
 Oliver P. Root and his brother Sartial were among the original members of the Christ Church society, and when the church edifice vas to be erected. the Root brothers hauled the second load of stone, and 1t was always matter of re- gret to them that the competition was SO eager that they failed to draw the first load. Oliver F. Root was life long attendant at the services at Christ church, and on October 20. 1878 he was confirmed by Bishop Williams.
 Mir Roots removal from our midst will be sincerely regretted. He was 8 man whom it was always pleasant to meet and who had few, if any, enemies. He was kind hearted, friendly and neighborly. One decided characteris- tic was his fondnt ss for children. His funeral at 2 p. m. on February 9th at his late residence was we'll attended There was beautiful sheaf of wheat on the casket. The pail bearers were: Messrs Milton Roraback, Julius Corbit, John 0. Richmond, D. l.. Freeman, !. l. Bragg and P. O Cummings. The R-v F. W. Barnett conducted the ser vices and tue burial was in the lower cemetery.
Connecticut western news., 1892-02-11
Connecticut and the Fair

HARTFORD, Feb. 6. - The Connecticut Worlds fair commissioners have written to | Governor Bulkeley requesting call for a | meeting of prominent men to consider the advisability of raising popular subscrip tion for state representation at the fair. Close Call for Yale Students. NEW HAVEN, Feb. "A number of Yale students and their lady companions had 0 narrow escape from death while skating on | Lake Whitney. There were fully l, 800 per | sons on the ice. A party of students and half dozen ladies were enjoying them | selves apart from the regular body of skat- | CTS. Suddenly splash was heard, and the | startled students looked around and saw | w. J. Sackett and Miss Lombard struggling in the water. An unknown man also skated right through the crowd and into the same hole. The students threw themselves flat on the ice and formed a rescuing line by | catching hold of each others skates, but six of the students broke through and were struggling in the water. A ladder and rope were sent for, but before these arrived the students had again formed another line and Miss Lombard, by this time thoroughly chilled, was rescued and taken to a near by house. The students were also rescued in the same way.
 John Didn't Kill an Indian. NEW HAVEN, Feb. -Four years and eight months ago John Killoy, twelve years old, son of Michael Killoy, of 50 Dag. gett street, went west to do up the rest of Uncle Sam's Indians. The Connecticut po- lice searched high and low for him unavail- ingly. A few days ago, however, Michael Killoy got n letter from his son dated at Helena, Mon. The lad told the whole story of his flight and travels, and while he admitted that he hadn't killed single In- dian, he had travelled all he wanted to and was now on his way home.
 Mark Twain III.
 HARTFORD, Feb. "A cablegram from Berlin states that Samuel l.. Clemens is very sick with infiamed lungs and throat, due to .overexertion. His wife, who is watching over him, says that he shows signs of i'm provement.
 The Abductors of Ward Waterbury.
 GREENWICH, Feb. 8.-During the trial of the abductors of little Ward Water. bury, Prosecutor Wall said he would admit that Sutherland was not actually one of the kidnapers, but asked Judge Hoyt to hold the prisoner as an accessory before the fact, as he knew all about the matter and assist ed in planning it. Judge Hoyt bound Suth- erland over in 5000 for the superior court which meets at Bridgeport on Feb. 16. The three abductors, Charles E. Waterbury, John McCann and Sam Sutherland wer. taken to the Bridgeport jail
 In Honor of Mrs. Stowe. s HARTFORD, Feb. S.-The postmasters in every town in Connecticut nailed to the wall in the corridors of their offices today a nickel-in-the-slot box on which was the in- scription, Contributions to the Harriet Beecher Stowe Fund" The boxes were sent by the Connecticut members of the board of lady managers of the Worlds Columbian exposition, who propose to place a bust of Mrs. Stowe in the building that is being erected at Chicago for the women ot this and all other countries.
Connecticut western news., 1892-02-11
STA TIE NE WS.

The grand list of the town of Winches ter i. increased one hundred thousand lollars this year.
 James 5 Frazier. of Pine Meadow. lied at the Hartford hospital last Fri lay from the severe injuries he receives, on the Central New England road, Suu lay, January IF.
 A St. Louis lawsuit about an SIS colt. begun ln 1867 and ended r-c-ntl, ias cost the parties engaged in it $500. c 'nnecticut needn't criticise, h1w-v- -r. The famous Winsted bull case that cost $500 Is too fresh in memory. Nor ~ich Record.
 Mrs. Alexander Tronp. wife of the ',iltor of the New Haven Unlon, was r-- celved into the Roman Catholic church ny baptism, on January 3l, at St. Johns Church, New Haven.
 Instruction in telegraphy is to be giv- -n daily to twenty boys at the reform school in Meriden.
 An umbrella twenty-one fee. in diam ter is an object of pride to West Af riran king. Yet it wouldn't be safe half sn hour If It was lef unguardrd outsid.. the door of a Bridgeport residence.-Au- onia Sentinel.
 |' Last Thursday there was hearing before Colonel D. c. Houston of the corps of engineers, representing the 1ecretary of war. on the application If Oapre to have the free bridge opened 70 let his sloop pass through The hearing lasted all day and the vi. ws f many interested parties were submit ted. including besides Dupre. the city
 f Hartford and parties in Springfield and other points above the bridge. Tue prrmanent closing of the draw was not demanded, but only that the opening should not be required at this time. IL has not been opened for a masted yes ~el for 40 years, and some changes will be required to open 1t. Colonel Hous. ton sald he would consider what recom- mendation to make to the secretary ol | war.
 A D.nbury man drank half a pint oi castor oil on $2 wager. For g. more he at once drank another half pint. He was at work the next day. Dr J. B. FIints' large steam grist mill at Collinsville was burned to the ground | st o'clock last Monday morning. The bnilding was made of wood and was SC 50 feet and three stories high. Bot HoLstln, an employee of the Collins comp sny, fell from a ladder during the fire and was carried home on a stretcher He is probably not fatally injured. The loss will be about $20. It is mol known how the fire originated.
Connecticut western news., 1892-02-11
and Express.
New Stocking.

. A stocking Is now being pnt upon the American market which is made in Chemnitz, and is designed for women 's wear, to dispense with the use of gsrters and provide complete covering for the legs; the tops being knit sufficiently long to reach the waist, and fasten to the corset, being properly shaped at the top. They are finished at the top with satin ends on the outside. on which button holes are worked, and they are made rights and lefts. From the general description we surmise them to be convenient and pretty, though we have never seen any in use -Gowanda Herald.
Connecticut western news., 1892-02-11
Nicknames of Great Men.

The following are some of the terms # affection given to few of the mort, prominent leaders: Black Dan-Daniel Webster.
 Blac Jack-John A. Logan. Little Ph1-Philip sheridan. The Silent Man-U 5. Grant. Old Hickor, ,-Andrew Jackson. The Honest Man-James Monroe. Poor kichard-heujaniu Franklin. The splitter-Abraham Lincoln. The Lit le tilant-Stephen \. Douglas. Wizard of the North-,ir Water Scot Old Rough and Retdy-Z .chary Taylor. Father or Greeubac ckS-St mon F. Chase Old Man EIoquent-John Quincy Adams. Goldsmith of America Washington Irving Silver Tongue Orttor-W-nd-ll Phillrs. Grand Old Man-William Ewart Gladstone. The Poet of Nature-William Cullen Bry- ant.
 schoolmaster of Our Republic-Noah Web ster.
Connecticut western news., 1892-02-11
DIED.

PRArT-At West Cornwall, tCream HnD Feb. 7th, Mrs Anna Rood Pratt, wife of Deacon k. D. Pratt, aged 75.
 Jo> Es-At Kent, Jan. 31st Mrs Harriet Jones, aged 55 years. Burial at South Dover. roBIN At Kent, Feb. 7th, Dennis Tobin, age 72 years.
 LINcoLN-At Pownal. Vt., Feb. 2, Sarah Eleanor, widow of the late Alauson Lincoln, aud sister of Mrs A. A. Wright of Canaan, Conn. Aged 77 years.
 wILcox-At Sheffield, Mass, Feb. 8, Milo Wilcox aged 7o years, 8 months. PEAsE-At Mill River Mass, Feb, ', of paral- ,sis, Dr Seth Pease, aged "A. Funeral Feb 1lth, at 1l m.
 GoRDoN-At Blandford, Ct, Feb. 4, George Gordon, formerly of Sheffield, Mass. CowDREY-At winsted, Feb. 6. Edward C. Cowdrey, formerly of Falls Village, aged 4s years.
 REcoRD-At Boston Corners, N. Y., Feb. 2 James Record, aged 50 years. FERR1s-At Milerton, N. r., Feb. 8, William Ferris, aged 49 years He was veteran oi the late war, an a mem Der of Henry Grid ley Post, 6I7, G. A. k.
 JoHNsoN-At Torrington, Feb. 3, Miss Eunice Johnson. Burial ut Huntsville, Feb 4th. Roor-In this village, February 4th, Oliver P Root. aged "A years.
 HALL-At North Colebrook, Feb. 8, Albert Hall, aged 76 years.
 PERSONS At Colebrook River, Feb. 9, Mrs Timothy Persons, aged about 65 yearss rEAsE-At Pittsfie d, Mass, Feb. 9.of ty phoid pneumonia, William k. Pease, son of tht late Dr Seth P.,ase of Mill River, Mas. aged 2i years. Funeral at Mill River, Feb Huh, at ll n. lrhe funeral of father ahs son occur at the same hour.)
Connecticut western news., 1892-02-11
Ex.PrisOners of War.

The tenth annual reunion of the Connecticut Association of Union ex- Prisoners of War will be held at Hart. ford, Monday, February 22. The busi- ness meeting will be called at 10 30 m in Grand Army hall, Cheney building. 382 Main street The Womans Relief Corps of Robert o Tyler Post is to fur ni-h dinner in City Mission hall Lady friends of the members of the Assoeia- tion are invited.
Connecticut western news., 1892-02-11
SOUTH ElkN NEW MARLBORO

Farmers are having nice time to fl their ice houses and they are improving it. {. Sheldon Norton will be 88 years pld the 18th of this month and Mrs Holt was 87 last December. Richard Gin gell is still staying with John Shores =. Most of those who bad the grip are improving but several are not able to be ut yet. .. There are 12 Freuchmep chopping on the Higly farm. They cnt m an average 100 cords per week They
 xpect to cut and coal over 2O00 cords before another winter. e. IN. $ Stevens k making an effort to start creamery in Southteld. We earnestly hope be will succeed.
Connecticut western news., 1892-02-11
POINTERS.

Don't fail to read the probate notices to-day.
 A good chance to buy potatoes deliv. cred. See s. A. Eidy's adv.
 Free excursion to Bridgeport on Thursday. Feb 25. For particulars, see W. B. Hall X Co.'s advertisement.
 It behooves you to read William Mis- bets new advertisement, and take ad- vantage of the special prices which he offers during this month.
Connecticut western news., 1892-02-11
MILL. RGv ER

Dr Seth Pease died Sunday evening after lingering eight days from a shock If paralysis. Our town, by his death, los. one of its best citizens. He has for several years taken an active part in town sffairs: At the time of his death was town clerk and member of the Cong'l church in this place. His famil- lar face will be greatly missed in this community. The bereaved family have he sympathy of all in their affiiction. The funeral will be on Thursday. Aged "A years. ...... Ezra Huntley had his foot hurt by log failing on it last week ...... D, CT Stanari is renovating the interior of his store sec. Mir and Mrs Il. K Bloodgood sailed for Europe on Feb 3d.
Connecticut western news., 1892-02-11
Appointed by Governor Abbett.

TRENTON, Feb 9.-George F. Duryea, who has been the interior commissioner of banks and insurance, was appointed for the full term by Governor Abbett. The following lay judges were named: Wilson Sensemann, of Atlantic county; Peter Bogart, Jr., Der gen; M. O. German, Middlesex. Mrs. Emily Williamson, of Elizabeth, and ex-Senator P. P. Baker to be trustees of the Home for Feeble Minded.
Connecticut western news., 1892-02-11
The Sharon correspondent of the Amenia Times says:

Mir Willard Bakers new house is abont completed and will make Mir and Mrs B handsome home and i- an or nament to the street. Mucn of the h. side work is fini>hed in natural wood tue TOOLS being handsomely firted mp, conveniently arranged and pleasant, i, located. All wish the worthy couple much pleasure in their new home, which k guarantee we shall continue to have them with us for long years to come.
 The Millerton correspondent of the Amenia Times says:
 The members of Henry Gridley Post, 6l7, G. A R., intend to c-lehrate the. 22i of February, Washiugton's Birth day, In an appropriate manner. They will be ,Ined by Orrin Knight P, St of Laksvll,e, Hamilton Post of sharon. and David 5. Cowl-s Post of Canaan. Our citizens are coming up nobly and intend 10 do credit to themselves aud the post by the providing of a liberal entertain ment for the visiting comrades.
Connecticut western news., 1892-02-11
A Big Deal.

Yesterday the Reading road secured control lby perpetual lease) of the J4r- sey Central and Lehigh Valley railroads. The gross receipts of these lines a, 6 $SO, 900. 900 annually, and 100. GOO mt n are employed.
Connecticut western news., 1892-02-11
A Rows Fatal wager.

VINELAND, N. J., Feb. 9.-James Don nelly, lad of sixteen years, who lives at Lockport, wagered two dollars that he could eat twenty-four raw eggs within ff- teen minutes and drink twenty glasses of beer. He succeeded, but in two hours was taken with convulsions and died.
Connecticut western news., 1892-02-11
A Memory of the Flood.

JoHNsTowN, Pa., Feb. 5.-The dedication of the Johnstown Memorial hospital took place here in the presence of large assem- blaze of people. The speech of General D. H. Hastings was the principal feature of the day. James B. Scott, of the Pittsburg Re- lief association, transferred the deed to the Conemaugh Valley Hospital association. Resolutions of thanks to charitable world were adopted.
Connecticut western news., 1892-02-11
Emma Abbott,s Ashes Deposed,

GLOUCESTER, Mass, Feb. 9.-Today, in ac- cordance with the will of the deceased, the ashes of Emma Abbott, the famous singer, were placed in the monument which con- tains the remains of Mir. Eugene Irving Wetherell, the singers husband.
Connecticut western news., 1892-02-11

States were coupled together, says tn. Boston Globe, they would make trair If solid iron and steel over 300 miles long. Add the passenger cars aud we would have 300 miles more of wood and ron; this would give us gigantic pas. ,enger train 6O0 miles in length, count Iug both cars and engines.
Connecticut western news., 1892-02-11
Defaulter Hyer's Nerve

OAKLAND, Cal, Feb. 9.-Hyer, the Jersey City defaulter who escaped from Detective Dalton in Ohio, came back to jail here. Jail CT Schroeder had some conversation with him, but failed to retain him. The affair is a mystery Schroeder has been suspended. It is believed that Hyer has sailed for Aus fra1ia
Connecticut western news., 1892-02-11
Jockey Anderson Acquitted.

CAMDEN, N. J., Feb. 4.-The jury in the case of Spider Anderson, the colored horse owner and jockey, who has been on trial here for the murder of William Robin son on Sept. 19 at Gloucester, rendered a verdict of not guilty
Connecticut western news., 1892-02-11
The Ulster County Bank Resumes.

KINGSTON, N. Y., Feb. 9.-The Ulster County Savings institution has resumed business. It is paying out 25 per cent. of deposits on demand. There has been no run and none is expected The citizens gem orally are elated over the fact that the old bank has resumed.
Connecticut western news., 1892-02-11
State of Ohio. City of Toledo, 60
 4

State of Ohio. City of 1oledo,l ..
 Lucas County. '''
 FRANK J. CHENEY makes oath that he is the senior partner of the firm of F. J. Cheney k Co., doing business in the City of Toledo, county and State aforesaii, and that stld firm will pay the sum Of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for each and every case of Cautrrh that cannot be cured by the use of HALLS CAIARRH LURE. FRANK J. CH kNEY. Sworn to before me and subscribed in my presence, this 9th day of December, 1856. ~ A. w. GLEASON,
 SEAL Notary Public.
 Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally and ,cts directly on the blood aud mucu- surfaces of the system Send fnr testimoniais, fres
 F.J. CHENEY S O., ToledV, Ohio s6sold by Druggists, 75c.
Connecticut western news., 1892-02-11
Short Shrift for Harria,

NEW YORK, Feb. 9.-Recorder Smyth sentenced Carlyle w. Harris to death in the week beginning March 21 next. Counsel gave formal notice of their intention to appeal the case.
Connecticut western news., 1892-02-11
Timothy Hopkins in Luck

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 9.-The will of Moses Hopkins gives s3,o00,000 to his wife, Emily, $2l0, 900 to Timothy Hopkins, his nephew, the same individual who is now contesting Mrs. Hopkins-Searles' will, and S10o,o ,ooo will go to Timothy's wife and child.
Connecticut western news., 1892-02-11
Harriott win Plead Insanitx.

FREEHOLD, N. J., Feb. 9.-Louis Harriott was placed on trial here charged with hav- ing murdered Mrs. Charles T. Leonard at the Atlantic Highlands last November. A jury was selected. The defense will be in sanity.
Connecticut western news., 1892-02-11

Ladies clean your kid gloves with the Mousquetaire glove cleaner. for sale ip Canaan only by Miss A E. Oiell where may be found the latest novelties in fine Millinery. Correct sty les.
Connecticut western news., 1892-02-11
fBORN.

BRAzIE-At West Cornwall, Feb. 5th, a daugh- ter to Andrew Brazle. CooN-At West Cornwall, Feb 9th, a son to William II. Coon.
Connecticut western news., 1892-02-11
For fh Gfar

For the Starving Russians. JoHNsTowN, Pa, Feb. 9.-A fund has been started for the starving Russians. Over $500 has already been subscribed
Connecticut western news., 1892-02-11
M A R ID HE'D.

HALLER-GARDNER-At Liz nier, Ind, Jan. l2, John Haller and Miss Nellie Nj. Gardner formerly of Falls Village.
Connecticut western news., 1892-02-11
INARK DWWM SALEs
--~~%ee-

Between and Jan shall inaugerae our annual Mark Down Sae to lower stock the prior inventory.
 Many lots in Suits Overcoats and Extra Pants will be lduced in price make it ordinarily interesting that wish to make saving It is unnecessary go into the details of Ihe quality of clothing its we'll abished that every clothing buyer this section derstands that at whatever price he pays he obtains eqnaled value We will add this. that manufacturing goods offering the best Ready Made Clothing in this market and at prices far less than any other house in this city are able
Connecticut western news., 1892-02-11

O00 Bushels of POTATOES for sale in LOO quantities to suit. Will deliver 6 bushels or more al soc. per bushel
 SAMUEL A. EDDY
 Canaan, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1892-02-11
TRAIN SERVICE.

Leave Bridgeport for Great Harrington and other stations at 4 30 p. m.
 For New Milford 5.15 and 6.3o p. m.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-08-17
A New Street Railway.

P. o Saunders, VIM. A. Bowen an d
A. w. Gray,h petitioned the city
council for franchise to run street
railroad to the asylum by way of the
Union stock yards
Toe money backing this project
is rumOred as belonging to Denver
capitalists and p. o. Saunders is their
special agent. The line is TO run in the
central part of the city, out on a
western street, to the Union stock
yards, crossing another proposed
street car line, which has the same
destination, then on to the San Jose
Mission, and ending at the asylum.
In speaking of the matter TO Mr.. Gray
this morning, he said-to a representa-
tive OF the LIGHT that some of the
money would be furnished by
people of this city; that II
was undecided as to what
process of running would be used but
that it was thought electricity was
favored. If this Is a success. also the
other line proposed by George l..
Clayton an others, there will be two
new lines running almost on the
same path.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-08-17
Mortgages and Releases.

Denver and San Antonio Invest
ment 20 to John Kuhn, release o.
vendors len on lots 10 and II, block
So, SCUM Heights. 500.
Henry L. Lutcher to Fred.
KuOg and wife, release OF ven-
doris lien on lot corner of Ruiz and
San Marcos streets; $3.50
Charles Albrecht and wife to Ed
Stoves & Sons. mechanics lien on lot
4, OF city lot 1)9; 800
VIM. LoreDZen to John Legler, chat.
tel mortgage on saloon on the corner
of Pecan and Navarro streets; S67 80.
Leon A. Obregon to Barnhardt
Bros. & Spindler, chattel mortgage
on printing press, :etc; Sl0S.61.
Rosie Dolan to Singer Mfg. Co.,
chattei mortgage on sewing machine;
500
J. Cidron to Singer Mfg. Co., chattel
mortgage on machine; $50.
Albert Hoechten to Singer Mfg. Co.,
chsttel mortgage on machine; $50.
H. G. )dwin Mitchell to Singer Man.
ufscturing company, chsttel mort
gage on machine, SIS.
Richard Madison to Singer Manu-
featuring company, chattel mortgage
on machine, $50.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-08-17
AS Expected.

United States Marshal Paul Fricke
returned from the border last night
and was seen in his Office by a LIGHT
reporter this morning. The officer is
not much in love with a newspaper
representative; at least he does not
even extend the courtesy to ask him
to take chair. However, the reporter
was not eeping over that portion OF
his visit, and, taking lean on stand +,
said: "Good morning, Mr.. Fricke,"
A gentle murmur sounding like
that of an explosion from the mouth
of q cannon said good morningn'
when did you return?" asked the
reporter, trying to be pleasant
through such q breeze of politeness.
Last night" WAS the reply in an
other half muffl ed tone.
What is going on where you come
from?'
The marshal refused then to be i'll
terviewed and the reporter left, not
being 3 all disappointed, for he had
anticipated just such a warm well
| come.