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Connecticut western news., 1893-11-23
LAX KEvILLE.

A teachers meeting will be held at the Lakeville Academy, Friday, Nov. 24 Morning exercises commence at ten o'clock. Glasses will be taught in the three departments. In the afternoon Supt Chas W. Dean, of Bridgeport, will talk on Arithmetic" Dr w. G. Anderson, of the Yale gymnasium, will talk on Physical Culture" and Prof. A. B. Morrill,, of the New Haven Normal school, will talk on Language" In the evening State Sec'y. Chas D. Hine will lecture. The public are cordially invi- ted to all of these sessions. The principal teacher of our public school, MT Mar win, is anxious to have the parents of the scholars, and all others who take an interest in education, to be present for 1t would be highly encouraging to the teachers and scholars of all the depart ments. We have now third grade school which is second to none in the state, and Mir Marvin deserves the praise which the public bestow on him constantly.
 Mir and Mrs Chas Kelsey arrived home last week from the Worlds Fair where they were all through the fair taking care of the Conn. cottage.
 Myron Holley has built bay window on the west side of his residence which is a cosy receptacle for flowers.
 Mrs Fretts, of Boston Corners, moved into the Henry Chapin house recently.
 Walter Bramer's daughter, Tillie, is is very sick with pleuro-pneumonia.
 Alonzo Bates. of New York city, was here over Sunday to visit his parents who are slowly recovering from protract- ed illness of a complicated nature.
 Harnessmaker Miller has on exhibi- tion in front of his store these fine days, some very beautiful plush and fur robes and the largest size horse blankets we ever saw, in all colors of the rainbow These goods will make the most accept able Xmas presents we know of, for they give comfort to both man and beast when used.
Connecticut western news., 1893-11-23
Give Us Kentucky Saddle Horses.


 The people in early days largely de- pended upon horseback riding for long distance travel as we'll as for short trips; hence they encouraged breeds of horses which could carry their burdens with ease, both to themselves and the rider. The saddlers of that early period were not the stylish and finished steppers of this. The best horses for the purpose were brought from Canada, where the pace or ambling gait had been most en- couraged, while Virginia and the south Atlantic states had given more attention to the race horse. The Canadians were said to be cross of the early French stock with the stallions obtained from New York and New England. They combined the hardness and perhaps the gaits of the former with the better size of the latter.
 When Kentucky was growing into statehood, away back in the thirties, two classes of horses mainly were imported into her territory to grow up and fatten on the succulent blue grass. They were the thoroughbred and half blood from Virginia and now and then pacer from Sdudud. NdOuHdllJ bhcoo WcIo SlOS5cu, because many people did not care to keep up the breeding of race horses, and the cross produced more useful animal, particularly for saddle purposes.
 The taste for real saddle horse is vii tiated some these days by class of ''professors" from England and Ger many, who conduct riding schools in eastern cities. They know nothing of the delight of horseback riding proper They have perhaps never mounted sad dle horse of the western type and there foro make the most of what they know about the saddle horse. There is another reason for their adoption of the high trotting horse in their schools.
 Many of the eastern riders are driven to horseback as relief from the ills of counting houses. Hence they expect to find it ill the high stepping trot. They are misguided and will find in the end that the ease of body and mind given by a morning ride on gaited saddle horse will prove more beneficial than the vio- lent jolting they get on the back of the school horse. Still it is not the province of western horsemen to dictate to their patrons. Our saddle horses are capable of taking on the trot if need be, and they will be so educated while the craze lasts, but here's hoping that it won't be long. Mounting the eastern hackneys for saddle horse is like getting out of 8 fine buggy and taking an OK cart.-The Horseman.
Connecticut western news., 1893-11-23
KENT.

H. I Wildman gave game dinner to a number of his friends on Thursday of last week.
 O. A Buckingham, of Stratford, was in town on Sunday.
 Mrs E. M. Rowland has had the mis- fortune to seriously sprain her ankle and is unable to step.
 MT and Mrs B. G. Pratt leave town this week on their annual trip to Flor Ida, to avoid the experience of cold, snowy, northern winter.
 There is movement on foot tor feet) among some of the young men to organ ize dancing class, lessons to be given each week at town hall. What an op- portunity to cultivate grace of motion.
 The work of laying sewer pipe goes on rapidly. Main St. just at present looks as though shaken by an earth quake. Several workmen have been nearly buried by the earth caving upon them as they were digging, but were rescued by their brave companions.
Connecticut western news., 1893-11-23
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 2a. 1893.

Thanksgiving day will have arrived before our readers in distant places will receive the next issue of the NEWS, con- sequently now is the time to wish all our readers a Happy Thanksgiving. The proclamations of President Cleve- land and the governors of different states enumerate some of the blessings to be thankful for We might mention some they have omitted, but it is better for each person to enumerate his or her individual blessings. Notwithstanding the fact that bereavement or misfortune have visited many household during the past year yet every individual. will find something to be thankful for if they will only take an inventory, so to speak, of what has fallen to their lot within year. If you do not remember or find anything to be thankful for, then of course do not observe Thanks giving day; but if you do find any cause for thankfulness then just observe and enjoy the day as fully as your cir cumstances will permit.
Connecticut western news., 1893-11-23
NORFOLK.

G. T. Johnson spent the past week in Boston, buying Christmas goods.
 The foot ball game Saturday between Canaan Academy and Robbins School was all in all good game. Both sides played we'll. The score was 10 to o in favor of Canaan Academy. Master Sam dislocated his shoulder
 Mrs Burton Blanchard has been visit ing her mother. Mrs H. Jackman.
 Mrs Geo. Mabon, of New York, is visiting her parents, Mir and Mrs F. E.. Porter.
 While Mir Niver, of Canaan Mountain. was driving to the station with milk on Saturday morning his horses took fright and ran down the railroad track throwing Mir Niver and Roberts boy out The boy received several bruises about the head but nothing serious The horses ran as far as Emerson St crossing on the track and then took the road but were soon stopped. They were not hurt, but the wagon was slightly damaged. Jason Roberts, while working at stone work, over- lifted and is confined to the house.
 Miss Darlington, librarian of the Win sted Library, was in town Monday, looking over the new books. The Norfolk Club met with Mrs Beardsley on Tuesday evening. Miss Sawin rendered fine music on the piano. the quartet sang, apd there were several readings and recitations.
 Mrs Mary Bramble is visiting at s. D.. Capfield's.
 Mrs s. A. Palmer and Mrs Lyman Johnson returned from Monterey Mon day, where they have been visiting their sister, Mrs Watson Darlington.
 The annual sale of the pews at the Congl church took place on Monday.
 Mrs Samuel Garfield has been spend ing few days with her mother, Mrs French, who is seriously i'll at Housa- tnni
Connecticut western news., 1893-11-23
STATE NE WS.

jury was secured and the trial of Mrs Jane Mannering for the murder of her hus- band was begun at Litchfield, Tuesday.
 The county commissioners recently granted eight liquor licenses in Winsted. There were twelve applications.
 The Waterbury Watch Go. won the medal of the Worlds Columbian Exposition for their quick winding watches.
 The weighing machine at the New Hart ford F., R. & N. E. station was broken into by unknown persons recently and the money abstracted.
 Torrington has now complete electric fire alarm system. There are eight miles of cop per wire and i9 call boxes connected with the bell on the Methodist church.
 MT Burr, of the Hartford Times, is the Nestor of Connecticut journalism. He had been employed on the Courant for 12 years when he bought into the Times in 1889. That carries his newspaper service back to 1927. Mrs Maggie Van Cott, the evangelist, is to be in Sharon aud preach in the M. E. church the 26th of this month.
 MT and Mrs Albert Ferriss, of New Milford,
 
 marriage Thursday, Nov. 30, at 1.s0 p. m.
 At the Beardsley House in winsted, pen ny-in-the-slot machine was opened recently and contained 3568 pieces. A six months crop A resident of Winsted has in his possession the table on which the Declaration of Inde- pendence was written by the founders of this nation. It is supported in the middle by a pedestal reaching to small platform, stands on four curved and projecting legs. It shows evidence of age but is perfectly preserved. Scotland by order of the trustees of Columbia college, to be placed upon the graves of the late President Barnard and wife. mortuary chapel of stone in Gothic design, also a me morial from the college. was erected on the Barnard lot in the cemetery at Sheffield, Mass, during the summer.
 Washington, this state, sent 50 persons to the Worlds Fair, or 20 per cent of the popu- lation.
 Three young men who have been suspected of passing bogus checks in the western part of Connecticut were arrested at New Boston, Mass, last week.
 The Connecticut Humane Society has re- ceived legacy of $15, 900 from the estate of Mrs Anna E. Brown of Quincy, Ill.,, formerly of Waterbury.
 Only one license has been granted in Corn wall, and for town of 15O0 inhabitants it ap- pears to be enough and a majority of the voters are satisfied.
Connecticut western news., 1893-11-23
BERKSHIRE COUNTY.

Four masked burglars entered the store of Oscar Hutchinson at New Lenox on Friday as the proprietor was closing up. They demanded that he open the safe, He refused and was badly used by the robbers. Mrs Hutchinson ap- peared on the scene with revolver and frightened the robbers away. The bur- glars then went to the house of Rev Wm. M. Grosvenor at LeEox and robbed the house of m any valuables. A reward of 5000 is offered by the selectmen of Lenox for the arrest and conviction of the culprits.
 Charles Anderson, colored, of Lee, was badly bitten in the chest and arm on Sunday afternoon by a bull dog owned by James Mallory. There was no proyocation for the dog's attack.
 The will of the late millionaire, Cal yin T. Sampson of North Adams, is to be contested.
 A $20,OO0 fire destroyed one of the barns of the Elmwood stock farm at Pittsfield, Friday night.
Connecticut western news., 1893-11-23
HUNTSVILLE and SOUTH CANAAN

Mrs A. B. Ensign is spending few in Winsted as the guest of Mrs O. T.. Ensign.
 Miss Rhoda Reed, of Cream Hill, spent Sunday with her sister, Mrs H. Yale.
 MT and Mrs s. W. Bradley. of Lime Rock, called on friends in this place last week. Mir and Mrs Henesson, of New Marlboro, Mass, were the guests of MT and Mrs Emmons last week.
 The Housatonic Union of the Y. P. s. o E. held it's fall meeting with this society Tuesday, Nov. IA. There was \ large attendance and deeply interesting exercises. Reports from the different societies show them to be in good con- dition and doing active work.
 Hollenbeck Grange held it's last meet ing for the month Wednesday, Nov. 15. "What crops have we raised most suc- cessfully during the past season9" was the subject for the evening, interspersed with music, readings, dialogue and recitations. J. H. Flakes exhibited some beautiful specimens of celery of the White Plume variety which shows that he has been specially successful in that particular crop.
Connecticut western news., 1893-11-23
DIsTRIcT of sharon, ss. Probate oour

nISTRICT of Sharon, ss. Probate Court, D November 11th, 1893.
 Estate of Thomas Locklin late of Sharon in said District,
 Upon tho application of Kate Locklin of said sharon Administratrix upon the estate of said deceased praying for authority to sell certain real estate belonging to said estate the same being bounded and described as fol- lows, viz.: All that certain tract or parcel of land situated on the south side of the high way leading from the village of Sharon to Calkenstown, so called, and bounded and described as follows, viz: Beginning at the N. w. corner of the tract to be described {; thence in said south line of said highway, easterly 65 feet to stake and stones; thence southerly 241 feet to stake and stones thence westerly 65 feet to the s. E. corner of lands of Emily O. Wheeler; thence in east line of lands of said Emily o. Wheeler to the place of be- ginning as per application on file more fully appears, it is
 Ordered that said application be heard and determined at the Probate 0ffice, in sharon in said District, on the 18th day ot November A. D. 1893 at 10 o'clock in the forenoon. and that notice be given of the pendency of said application and the time and place of hearing thereon, by publishing the same twice 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.
 Attest, A. M. GARD, Judge.
Connecticut western news., 1893-11-23
SOUTH EHN NEW mARLHoRo.

MT Charles Adams and wife, of Bid deford, Me-, are visiting at his mothers, Mrs A. A. Adams.
 Daniel Knapp, of Millville. Ct., is calling on his old friends and neighbors about here.
 W. B. Gibson & Son have to keep pretty busy to fill their orders for but ter tubs.
 MT l. Sanford. who lives with his son-in-law, l.. Couch, has raised fine lot of onions, estimated at 100 bushels, on Couch's land the past season.
 More laboring men than usual are out of work and looking for Q job and the prospect ahead is not very fattering for those who depend on the farmers for work. @
 We were pained to hear of the death of Joseph LeffingwelI. We regarded him as a promising young man and deeply sympathize with the bereaved in thelr great affiiction.
Connecticut western news., 1893-11-23
An Unconventional Countess.

Belle Hilton, the ex-music hall singer, who recently presented her husband, the Earl of Clancarty, with daughter, is an unconventional parsonage, as nearly every one knows. Are you aware, madam, that this is a smoking compart- mentY said a gentleman to her ladyship as she entered railroad car at Huston Square station, London, not long ago. All right, old chappie; going to smoke myself" replied the countess, drawing forth cigarette case and lighting up, while the polite gentleman withdrew into his corner covered with confusion.
Connecticut western news., 1893-11-23
EST CORNW ALL.

Mrs T. s. Gold returned last week from her visit in Montreal.
 MT Geo. Bassett, of New Haven, is yisiting at the parsonage.
 Mir and Mrs George Fritz visited in Hartford last week.
 Miss Sadie Ross entertained a party of friends on Tuesday evening.
 The sociable at Mir Colds Wednesday evening was we'll attended and a very enjoyable affair.
 The Thanksgiving service on Sunday evening was a very pleasing and inter- esting one. Miss Grace Hubbard ac- companied the choir with the violin.
 Gustave Listman came home from Housatonic last week sick with hard cold.
Connecticut western news., 1893-11-23
The Marks of fTon.

Harness marks, physical or mental, come to most men who are busted in do- ing the worlds work. Even so light & task as the handling of apen often leaves its traces upon the fingers. Perhaps the commonest result of constantly writing with a pen is the formation of callous spots on the middle finger of the right hand just where the pen crosses and on the first joint of the little finger where it is moving in contact with the paper. Sometimes disease of the nail of the middle finger results from the same cause. Any carefully observant person could easily pick out a penman by ex- amining his right hand.-New York Sun.
Connecticut western news., 1893-11-23
CLAYTON.

The social and dance at Mir Jackson's last Thursday night was unusually largely attended. A supper was served of which many parsook.
 Miss Molly Lysle, who has been visit ing her brother, Harry, returned to her home in Brooklyn, Monday.
 Attention is called to the article, which appears in another place in this paper, of the lamented dead, Joseph Leffingwell.
Connecticut western news., 1893-11-23
nsilIet For Fattening Hogs.

''I had S1 head of hogs," says F. H. Smith of Brown county, s. D., (which I raised and fattened on millet seed, which made an average weight of 524 pounds on foot, and fattened one hog that weighed 631 pounds. This hog gained for the last 90 days 9 1-5 pounds per day. This mil let makes pork that is second to none. It is sure crop, grows quickly and no dan ger of frost. It is cheaper than corn and just as good if not better for fattening hogs"
Connecticut western news., 1893-11-23
CORN WALL.

News scarce. Our people are going into winter quarters and will no doubt remain quiet until warmer weather.
 John Bennett and wife visited with his father, A. Bennett, over Sunday.
 Joe Sandmeyer, who has spent the past five years in Pittsfeld, is visiting relatives in town.
 Misses Philips and Hart have moved into the institute building. O.. B. Wilcox has purchased Mrs Hardy's farm.
 Questions of finance and politics are now held in abeyance and the moment ous question of the hour is s'who has the largest porker?" Jake thinks he is little ahead but the post mortem may tell different story.
Connecticut western news., 1893-11-23
SALISBURY.

Cecil D. Miles, who about year ago went hunting and after bringing home a fox, shot his leg so that it had to be amputated, has succeeded recently in bringing home three foxes in as many times hunting.
 Mrs N. O. Dexter is visiting her daughter, Mrs J. P. Roraback, of Tariff vile, Conn.
 Miss Jennie Marston spent last week at Chatham. N. Y.
Connecticut western news., 1893-11-23

The WESTERN TRAIL is published quarterly by the Chicago, Rock Island X Pacific Railway.
 It tells how to get farm in the West, and it will be sent to you gratis for one year Send name and address to Ed. itor Western Trail, Chicago" and re- ceive it one year free.
 JOHN SEBASTIAN, c. F. A.
Connecticut western news., 1893-11-23
GUARANTEED CURE.

We authorize our advertised druggist to sell Dr Kings New Discovery for consumption, coughs and colds, upon this condition. If you are afflicted with a cough, cold or any other lung, throat or chest trouble, and will use this reme- dy as directed, giving it fair trial. and experience no benefit, you may return the bottle and have your money refund ed. We could not make this offer did we not know that Dr Kings New Dis covery could be relied on. It never disappoints, Trial bottles free at VIII. Camps drug store. Large size 50c. and $1.O0.
Connecticut western news., 1893-11-23

Andrew D. White, of Cornell univer. sity, says: Let me say that I never knew young student to smoke cig. srettes who did not dissapoint expects, tions. have watched this for thirty years and cannot recall single excep- tion to the rule." Such testimony should have warning effect on the young men who are given to this abom. inable habit.
Connecticut western news., 1893-11-23
WEST GOsHE FEN.

Miss Nellie Griswold, of West Goshen, and Mir Herman Smalley, of Corn wall, were married at the home of the bride on the evening of Nov. 15, Rev Mir Bir- kina officiating.
 Mrs Johnson. of Winsted, is visiting her sister, Mrs John Marvin.
 Mrs Kate Thompson, of Lakeyille, is spending little time at her old home and in calling on her many friends and neighbors.
 The cold and snow of the past week is reminder that winter is almost here.
 Terry Doyle is moving to Torrington to live with his daughter.
Connecticut western news., 1893-11-23
NEW MARLBORO.

Mrs J. L. Sanborn has returned from visiting relatives.
 Mrs NJ J. Fitzpatrick, who has been i'll with scarlet fever, is much better.
 The poles for the electric lights in this village are set
 Mrs A. J. Wood bas gone to Water bury to visit her parents.
Connecticut western news., 1893-11-23
Celebrated Bank Case Decided.

BUFFALO, Nov. 16.-Judge Lambert of the supreme court has handed down a de- cision in the celebrated case of the trustees of the Empire State Savings bank against the trustees of the defunct National Sav- lngs bank to recover s438, 900, holding the trll lstees liahla for the annunt
Connecticut western news., 1893-11-23

PURE BRED AMERICAN DEVON COW. will give 8 fine yield of milk if well cared for, and it is only less rich than that of the Jerseys and Guernseys. The Devons have their enthusiastic advocates among the beef raisers of the west, and the American Devon Cattle club is we'll sustained. One of the most devoted Devon men in the country is Mir. B. R. Eldredge of Provo City, U. T.
Connecticut western news., 1893-11-23
sub.criptson Account.

The date on the colored slip of paper with the name of the subscriber shows the time to which the subscription is paid: thus, k. B, Smith 5jul89 indicates that MT Smith has paid tor his paper to July 5, 1889. It is hoped that subscribers will see to 1t 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 tor 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 ev1- dance of it's acceptance as correct.
Connecticut western news., 1893-11-23
Legal Notices.
OIsTRICT of sharon, ss. Probate oour

nISTRIOT of sharon, ss. Probate Court, U November 4th 1898. Estate of Caroline Swan Roberts late of Sharon in said District, deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the District of sharon hath limited and allowed six months from date hereof for the creditors of said es- tate to exhibit their claims for settlement. Those who neglect to present their accounts, properly attested within said time, will be debarred recovery. All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make immedi- ate payment to
 JAS. G. ROBERTS, Executor. Post office address, Sharon, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1893-11-23
A Valuable Pipe.

The most costly pipe in the world, and one which Colonel Dade should have in order to make his pipe collection com plete, is owned by the shah of Persia. It is inlaid with pearls, diamonds and ru- bies and is said to be actually worth $320, ,000.-St. Louis Republic.
Connecticut western news., 1893-11-23
Bufralo Half Showed Under.

BUFFALO, Nov. 18.-Fifty men have been at work shoveling snow on two of the thoroughfares in the southern part of this city. Drifts four feet deep were encoun- tered by funerals passing out to a suburban cemetery, and several hours elapsed before they could proceed. In the northern part of the city scarcely snowflake fell.
Connecticut western news., 1893-11-23
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THE FARMERS BEEF BREED.

Some Good Specimens of the Fine old Dew onshire Cattle.
 In districts where dairy products pay better than beef raising the agricultur- ist should select his cows from the well known milk, butter and cheese families. But if he is small farmer in a rough
Connecticut western news., 1893-11-23
Two More Niagara Victims.

BUFFALO, Nov. 20.-Passengers on a Michigan Central train saw two men in a boat in the rapids struggling for life. The boat was stranded on a rock above Goat island, but the occupants have not been found
Connecticut western news., 1893-11-23
Tn. Bank of Enrland,. Lo...

LONDON, Nov. 1.-The Daily Telegraph, in its financial article this morning. says: It is stated that the total loss of the Bank of England through Chief Cashier Mays advances on unsound securities will not exceed $1OO, ,OoO