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Connecticut western news., 1892-09-01
NDUCTOR corr RESIGNS.

Conductor Gurdon $. Colt, who has for the past five years run a passenger train on the Housatonic road, resigned his position last Friday. He was laid up with rheumatism all last winter. and although he resumed work May 9th and has doubled the road six days in the week, making a run of 220 miles day, he says, "I am not physically able to handle my train" Conductor Colt also thinks he foresees that the services of Stevenson men" will be dispensed with as rapidly as convenient by the Consolidated road which has lately &C., quried the Housatonic.
 We are sorry to have MT Colt leave the road. He is courteous, genial, kind hearted, and true to his friends yet rather difficult to get well acquainted with but if once you "get solid' with him, he will even bury political differ ences of opinion (although he is a strong partisan) and heartily greet you when ever and wherever you meet him. Su- perintendent Lyon speaks highly of MT Colt, and says he has performed his du- ties faithfully, always working for the best interests of the road. No words of complaint have ever reached the super intendsnt's ears.
Connecticut western news., 1892-09-01
LAX EVILLR.

Our district school will reopen for the fall term next Monday.
 Miss Bernhardt, of Sangerties, N. Y. has been the guest of Abram Martin the last two weeks.
 Miss Frances Vandenberg, of Bridge will, Del. arrived here Saturday and is the guest of Madison Silvernale.
 Tuesday evening the Epworth league held lawn sociable on Wm Kane's beautiful lawn, which was handsomely lighted up with Chinese lanterns. The attendance was good and the ice cream delicious.
 A very pretty wedding took place last Saturday. Arthur Gray, of Meriden, Conn was married to Miss Sara E. Sharp, who lately arrived here from Sheffield, England, and has been the guest of John Gray, the groom's broth CT. The marriage ceremony took place at the parsonage of St Mary's church. Rev Father Ramon tying the knot. A reception was held Saturday evening at the residence of John Gray which was we'll attended and much enjoyed. The happy couple were recipients of many handsome presents. At about 10 D. m. Mir and Mrs Gray were serenaded by a number of young men whose instru- ments d1d not accord so as to produce pleasant harmony and the bride and groom called them in and treated them to refreshments which pleased every body. The happy couple will make Meriden their future home.
Connecticut western news., 1892-09-01

Judge Fenn's house in Winsted is being en- larged and remodeled, which indicates that the judge will not move to Hartford on &C., count of his promotion to the Supreme court bench.
 Division Passenger Agent Kesser, of the P. R. & N. E., after visit to the place, Is fa- vorably impressed with the advantages of Highland Lake near Winsted as a resort for Hartford excursionists.
 An attempt was made week ago last Fri day night to frighten the Italian section hands at Norfolk. There was much noise and confusion and Constable W. A. Thurston ap- peared on the scene and remained on guard all night. Nobody was arrested. A reward of $50 was offered for evidence leading to the detection of the offenders.
 The grand list of the State for 1891 is S372,- SIC, ,453. In 1890 the total of the State was S36S, ,150,S02. The gain for the year was S4,- 725, ,651. New Haven has the largest grand list of all the cities, Hartford comes next and then Bridgeport. The borough of Stamford returns a list exceeding that reported from the cities of New Britain. Norwich, New Lon- don and others.
 The first velocipeds used in America was built in Ansonia, Connecticut. in 1865, and Pierre Lallemont rode on it from that place to New Haven. The first racing bicycles were brought to this country by John Keene and David Stanton in 1876, and their use was somewhat general in 1S78.-Hartford Post.
 An ingenious Yankee has invented and pat ented an india rubber worm for fish bait, wi wi an hot the wisest fish, and saves deal of trouble to the angler in securing bait. Governor Mckinley will be present at the Republican State convention at New Haven, Sept. and 2, and will be given a reception by the Republicans of New Haven. R. H. Smith, who has ably edited and con- ducted the Newtown Bee for many years, has | sold his interest in the paper to his two l brothers. MT Smith will shortly leave for California for his health.-Danbury News. The annual fair of the Now Milford Agricul- | ture Association will be held at Conetia Park | September 7th, 9th and 9th. Last Thursday night a Shark, seven feet long and weighing 220 pounds, was caught | with hook baited with a bluef1sh in New Haven harbor.
 The farmers of Morris are complaining of their cattle going wild from the bites of the 'Texas Horn Fly"
 The Red Men of the state will picnic at Sea- side Park, Bridgeport, September 7th.
 Two policemen arrested an alligator in the streets of New Haven last week which was over four feet long. The saurisn made a plucky resistance and knocked over one passerby with his tail before allowing him. self to be run in.
 Coal is now S6.5o ton at New Britain. Af- ter Sept. 1t will be s6.75 and the prospect is that 1t will be stin higher.
Connecticut western news., 1892-09-01
Snakes Robbing a Chicken Roost.

Snakes Robbing a Chicken Roost.
 Superintendent Elliott, of the North Cedar Hill cemetery, Frankford, has for many nights past noted that his chick ems were mysteriously disappearing. They were choice fowls, raised at great expense, the envy of neighbors the country around.
 There is pond a short distance from the superintendent's house, and near the side of this house are the chicken coops. MT. Elliott resolved to remain up all night and keep watch over his property
 The evening wore slowly away with out any developments, but toward 2 o'clock in the morning his attention was attracted by a rustling in the grass near the coops, and on hurrying quietly there was surprised to find that three 4-foot water snakes had entered the coops and seized upon as many of his choicest fowls. The snakes had coiled around the necks of the chickens, strangling them, and were endeavoring to reach the edge of the pond with their victims. The superintendent succeeded in killing all of the snakes.
 The water snakes were the largest of their kind ever seen there. It is a well known fact to those acquainted with the habits of water snakes that they are as fond of chicken as the traditional country preacher.-Philadelphia Times.
Connecticut western news., 1892-09-01

.'Richard is himself again" or at least he would be were he not the secretary of the Connecticut Commission for the Worlds Fair. In other words, J. H. Vaill again has possession of the Win sted Herald inasmuch as the gentlemen lately it charge of it have relinquished their lease, and John Rodemeyer, Jr., will have charge of the paper for the present. Major Wombough, who has been theSbusiness manager of the Her aid the past year, returned to his home in Hornellsville, N. r.. several weeks ago and is laid up with rheumatism. G. R. Stafford. who has edited the Her. ald since Aug. 1891 has returned to his former position on the Batavia, N. Y.. News. Litchfield county people need no introduction to Editor Rodemeyer, who for several years previous to June 1882 was local editor of the CoNNEcr1- CUT WESTERN NEWS, and they will doubtless enjoy many of his witty items. We presume that Brother Vaill will have to write the simon pure roaring repub- lican editorials inasmuch as "Rhody" is life long democrat.
Connecticut western news., 1892-09-01
Bishop Williams as a Rhymer.

Bishop Williams, of the Episcopal diocese of Connecticut, seldom drops into poetry although he has been known to hum off rhymes for the fun of the thing. The bishop is a lovef of New England corncake, and bewitching niece has induced him to incorporate his views in poetic formula for mak- ing the coveted article.
 The formula, written out at length for his pretty niece, begins as follows:
 "A forgetful old Bishop,
 All broken to pieces,
 Neglected to dish up
 For one of his nieces
 receipt for Corn Pone'-
 The best ever known. 30 he hastens to repair his sin of omission, And hopes that in view of his shattered con- dftion
 His suit for forgiveness he humbly may urge. So here's the receipt, and it comes from Lake George. The biahop prepared his curious and interesting formula while he was enjoy ing his favorite sport of angling. Bridgeport Farmer.
Connecticut western news., 1892-09-01
FALLS VILLAGE.

Public services will be resumed at the Methodist church Sunday evening which were discontinued through the month of August
 Mrs Wm. H. Hart and daughter have gone to Bridgeport for weeks visit.
 The Misses Potter, of Sharon, have returned after a weeks sojourn with Miss Bertha Wickwire.
 It is very gratifying no doubt. as it reasonably may be, to the Camp Meet ing Association that regardless of the unpropitious weather the last three days, they came out free of indebted ness incurred during the present season.
 Wesley Holsapple, wife and daugh- ters, Misses Lucia and Mary, were guests at Joseph Wickwire's over Sun- day.
 Miss Katie Card, of Bridgeport, is a guest at Wm. H. Hubbell's. John Todd and wife of New Haven, are at P. P. Burnett's.
 Miss Lona Finkle and Mrs Elizabeth Blake are in Arlington, Vt., on three weeks visit.
 The report in circulation as appeared in the NEWS two weeks since was an er- TOT as Moses Datus Ensign Titus still exists and is as hearty as man of sixty years of age.
 D. B. Conner, wife and daughter, of Bridgeport, spent the past week with relatives here.
 A number from this village visited Mt Prospect Monday.
 D. o. Abbott of Rome, Pa., is visiting friends here.
 Clair Sparks, of Winsted, is a guest of relatives in town.
 Miss Emma Coggswell, of Pittsfield, is guest of Miss Bertha Hubbell.
 Miss Maud French is home from Bris- tol on a vacation.
 MT and Mrs D. Hall and daughter, Grace, of Hudson, have been spending couple of weeks at P. Mundry's.
 Mrs Orrin Briscoe and son, Charlie, of Bridgeport, were recent guests at J. o. WOlfe's
Connecticut western news., 1892-09-01
AUNTsVILLR.

On account of attendance at Camp meeting we have been favored with a number of visitors: Homer Buckingham and wife of Worthwhile, also Mrs o. l.. Ensign and daughter, of Winsted, at Sidney Ensign's; Miss Mary Page of West Hartford, at J. M. Pages; Miss Belle Futile of Hartford, at W. H. Blod- gett's; Lucius Pendleton of Wassaic, N. Y., at R. P. Pendleton's; Miss Kate Whitford of Woodbury, at George Judd's; Miss Alice Wilcox of Worthwhile, and Miss Nellie Dean at o. B. Chase s; ]; and Chas. Kniokerbocker of Sheffield, Mass. at R. Stanton's.
 W. H. Dean is quite ill at his home in South Canaan.
 Miss Louise Morse is visiting relatives in Greene Co.,, N. Y. She expects to be absent about month.
 Clarence Hillyer. who has been in Portland, Me-, for the last few weeks, has returned to his home in this place G. H. Dean has also returned home, having been with relatives in Clermont for the past two weeks.
 A goodly number of our people at- tended camp meeting last Thursday and Friday and report very interesting ser vices and no dust.
Connecticut western news., 1892-09-01
MISS BISHOPS FIFTH BIRTHDAY.

The pleasant parlors of the Maple Shade Hotel at Salisbury. Conn.,, were the scene of charming fete Monday night, the occasion being the fifth birth day of Miss Marguerite Bishop, daugh- ter of Mir and Mrs Henry Bishop, of Bridgeport, Conn, now residing at the hotel. The young hostess, daintily ar rayed in white, with floating sash of pale corn color, received her little friends with much grace and dignity, and was the recipient of many warm congratula- tions as we'll as numerous pretty tokens of affection and regard. After devoting an honr or two to their merry games, the little people proceeded ln state to the dining room where Mrs Russells efficient staff had spread feast dainty enough for fairies The queen of the day presided, Master Willie Russell fac ing her at the foot of the table, the Misses Bingham, Master Lee Bingham, and Master John H. Ruckman forming the rest of the happy circle. The lov- ing hands of friends and neighbors had contributed to the decorations of the board both with the sweets of nature and those of art. The floral decorations, presented by Mrs Reid, were under the superintendence of Mrs G. H. Clark. Wax candles shed soft light over the pink and white hydrangeas and day lilies clustered about the table; at each place lay little boutonnisres of pansies or corsage bouquet of sweet peas, tied with blue ribbon, and on each little plate stood comical little favor,s bear's or a monkeys head of glass, holding bonbons. A superb birthday cake, the handiwork of Mrs Hubbard, bearing five wax candles reared it's snowy head proudly in the center and was after wards, with it's accompanying delicious ice cream, heartily enjoyed not only by the little folks but also by Miss Marguerite's older friends who watch ed the pretty scene with much pleasure. Al ter the banquet the company ad- burned to the parlors where the remain der of the evening sped gaily away with games and dancing till the ''sad hour of parting" came when the little people separated, after bidding farewell to their tiny hostess. to retire to blissful dreams of ''that lovely birthday party. :"
 M. H. R.
Connecticut western news., 1892-09-01
GREAT HARRINGTON.

William German, of Sheffield, was found guilty in the District court Satur- day of an assault upon his wife. He was sent to the house of correction at Pittsfeld for 60 days.
 The base ball games on the fair ground, which were announced for Fri day and Saturday, were prevented by the rain.
 The property of George 0. Crosby, well known ss the hermit of East Noun tain, who is now in the asylum at will be sold at auction September 9th
 The town schools open their fall term Tuesday, Monday being labor day in this state will be duly observed.
 Frank M. Camp is having boat six teen feet long built, which he will put on Long Lake.
 Walter Dunn, who was arrested for riding his bicycle on the village walks, paid costs of prosecution in the District court Saturday.
 Frederick DeBell, farmer for J. Mil ton Mackie, while riding on load of manure Saturday fell off and was run over receiving serious injuries.
 Edward E. Barnes, the Railroad street groceryman, will build new house this year on Dresser Avenue.
 Sedgwick Institute for boys and young men opens it's school year Sept 21st.
 The young peoples literary club met Monday evening with Mrs A. W. Sell kirk on South street.
 Manager Hinmsn, of the Courier has returned from trip along the Sound to Boston and other places.
 Edward J. Searles has presented Grace church at San Francisco, with a fine organ as memorial to his late wife Mrs Hopkins Searles), who was mem- Der of the church many years.
Connecticut western news., 1892-09-01
NORFOLK.

Dr Bliss occupied the Congregation al pulpit last Sunday morning. Prof. Eliot presided at the new organ.
 A committee has been appointed to look up site for an Episcopal church to be erected in the near future.
 There is Catholic fair under full headway at the village hall, land the young people are having lots of fun and making lots of money.
 W. A. Thurston and family are spend ing two weeks with friends ut Westerly, R. I.
 Bert Collar is to take place in Ed mund Browns office.
 The Russian Jews, who came to work in the silk mill, proving to be 'no good, , have been returned to New York.
 Ward Smith is spending his vacation with his parents. He expects to go back to Alabama in about week.
 MT Buckingham expects to have a lodge built at "Far View" for Text seasons use.
 MT F. M. Shepard and wife have re- turned to Orange, N. J., after few days spent with J. K. Shepard.
 The shear shop is to be started as soon as the machinery can be put in or der. T. H. Beardsley is to be in charge.
 Walter Golfer is tired of farming and has taken place with Clark X Curtis.
 We are to have a circus in town this week, on the Lawrence lot as usual. Ii. N. Gaylord expects to get meals for about twenty of the circus people.
 Prof Stoeckel gave musicale by the Beethoven String Band of New York, to large number of bis friends, at his new residence, "Elmslea" Tuesday night. The illumination of the house and grounds was very elaborate, the best ever seen in Norfolk.
 There is to be a concert at the Hill. hurst Wednesday night by the Beeth. oven String Band of New York. Ii will be treat to all music lovers, and one for which they are very grateful 10 the friends who so kindly provide it,
Connecticut western news., 1892-09-01
KENT.

Miss Nellie Burton of New Haven IS visiting friends in town.
 James Brown of New York is spend ing his vacation among Kent friends
 Frank Roraback of Bridgeport was in town over Sunday.
 Miss Frances Markham of St. Louis is visiting Miss Amy Hopson.
 Mrs s. R. Eaton with her mother and daughter, Alice, have returned to New York.
 Mrs B. M. Wright is spending some time at her former home in Greenwich, Conn.
 A number of boarders make the FL more House lively just at this time.
 Mrs F. A. Mallory and Miss Flora Mallory have nearly recovered from re- cent serious illness.
 The funeral of Mrs Kinney took place at church of Sacred Heart, Thursday the 25th. Burial at New Milford.
 Mrs R. B. Sloat and son of New Jer- sey are guests of Mrs A l.. Futile.
 Dr Futile and wife are moving from R. Frisbie's into the house next, owned by Mrs M. l.. Stuart.
 The funeral of Mrs Silas Davis was attended at East Kent on Monday, 29th.
 The death of Mrs Thos. Collier occur red at her home in this village on Tues day evening, 23d. For more than a year she had been confined to her chair with heart trouble and dropsy, not be- ing able to lie down in all that time, but with remarkable cheerfulness had she borne the suffering and weariness, and, to those who knew her best she was an example of patience and trust. Funeral service was attended Thursday afternoon, conducted by Rev B. M. Wright. The remains, accompanied by her husband, were taken to Antrim, N. Fl. and inferred beside her relatives.
 On Friday last, about noon, an alarm of fire was sounded in our streets and there was rush for the Swift home stead, the residence of F. R. Bucklng- ham, which had caught fire from the chimney, but by prompt action and plenty of water the flames were soon extinguished. Considerable damage was done especially to the furniture, bedding, etc., which were we'll soaked, as heavy rain was falling at the time.
 Another event that excited some in. terest on Friday was the peculiar man. ner of young man who drove a fine bay horse and buggy up and down the streets in pouring rain. He carried considerable baggage which he got checked at the station and boarded the 10 p, m. train for Bridgeport. Late in the evening the horse still stood where it had been hitched, very wet, tired and hungry. It was then put in- to J. F. Gibbs stable; and on Sunday the owner of the team arrived from Po- keepsie, recovered his property, and sent detective after the bold thief.
Connecticut western news., 1892-09-01
STATE FAIR.

The State Agricultural Society is making great preparations for the 23d Annual State Fair which is to be held in Meriden, Sept. 20, 21, 22 and 23, 1892 The attractions will be many this year, and accommodations better.
 The Firemen's Contest will be repeat ed. There will also be ''tug of war" confined to the Military Organizations of the State The trotting will be first class, as the purses are very liberal this year. Many noted horses will be there to contest for the special purse of $500 for the horse that breaks the half-mi record of the State, 219. Trials will take place each day of the Fair, the horse making the fastest heat, to take the money, The free for all race, purse $400 will attract some fine pacers and trotters. There will be some fine exhi- bitions in the rink also very large ex- hibit of carriages and agricultural im- plements at the grounds. Concerts
 day and evening. The w. O. T. U. ach Political Equality Club will be on and grounds as usual. Excursions on the railroads. all
Connecticut western news., 1892-09-01
A Milking Machine.

The Custom House at Chicago has received machine from Glasgow, Scot land, that the inventor thinks will revolutionized the present hand system of milking. The machine, it is claimed, will milk thirty COWS in one hour. It is constructed on the vacuum principle, and when adjusted to the COW the milk is said to flow in continuous stream. It is said to be largely used in Scotland and the first ever brought to the United States The machine is said to cost $55 in Scotland. Herald.
Connecticut western news., 1892-09-01
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER, l, 1892.
The Worlds Fair buildings will

The Worlds Fair buildings will be dedicated on the 21st of October instead of the 18th. Congress having passed bill to that effect. October 21 is the ex- act anniversary of Columbus's landing, allowance being made for the correction in tho calendar made by Pope Gregory. The chsnge of date of dedication was made in the interest of chronological accuracy, and also to oblige New York City, whicn will have Columbian cele- bration on October 12.
Connecticut western news., 1892-09-01
EAST CANAAN.

Mir and Mrs Lyman Dunning return ed home from their western trip last Saturday evening.
 Wm s. Rood, of New York, is at A. P. Briggs for few days.
 Geo Cowdrey Jr. who has been doing d little time at the sea shore, returned Saturday evening.
 Mrs Eliza Rockwell is very feeble and her death is expected at any moment. She is with her daughter, Mrs w. J. Shook, at Collinsville.
 The event of the week here was the entertainment given by Howard W. Durand and Dexter w, his son, and others. It was the best talent we have ever witnessed and without one objec- tionable feature. If he comes here again he will want to enlarge his tent which seats comfortably two hundred. He had twenty-five dollar audience, which is fair showing for our city.
 Frank Rosin and one of his men cap- tured 375 bull heads at Wood Creek last Saturday night. Another party from Canaan caught bran sack nearly full. (There ought to be law to prevent such wholesale destruction of fish. Ed NEWS
 Mrs John Gallivan, of Bridgeport, wis. ited her father, Joseph Kegler, last week.
 The tobacco crop will be nearly all cut this week and is an exceptionally good one. Nearly all the growers have sold at prices ranging from Is to 22 cents through or in the bundle.
 Charles Roberts, with Clark & Hart, of Winsted, is enjoying vacation oi ten days at his home.
 A coal team belonging to the B R. Go. in rounding curve on the old Forbes road on the mountain side went over the ledge of rock and down fifty feet or more, killing one of the team and disabling the other one.
Connecticut western news., 1892-09-01
SALISBURY Y.

Robert Elliot has been home for a few days this last week.
 Lightning struck the town hall dur ing the unusually severe storm of last Thursday evening. The dancing school was in session at the time. Fortunate ly but little damage was done.
 The campers from Lotus Lodge, Mt. Riga, have returned.
 Mrs Fannie Davis is visiting friends at Ashley Falls, Mass.
 O. N. Hummer, wife and son have re- turned from their trip to Brooklyn, N Y.
 Miss Annie Bennett returns this week to her school at Thompsonville, Conn. and Miss E. O. Selleck goes to West. vile, Mass.
Connecticut western news., 1892-09-01

On the first page will be found Chan. cellor McGill's decision in the case of the State of New Jersey against the rail roads forming the Reading coal com bine. The Chancellor declares the combine illegal and grants prelimina- " injuction. We are told that Presi- dent McLoud of the Reading system says that said injunction will amount to nothing, and that you might as well serve an injunction on the Sioux Indi- ans as to serve one on the Reading com bine.