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Connecticut western news., 1893-09-28
Ristori's Dual Nature.

I have never met with more passion ate, fiery actress than Ristori, with one possessed to the same degree by the demon of tragedy. Yet when she came to Paris for the first time she was nurs- ing her last child Well, on the days she was acting she brought her baby with her to the theater, put it to sleep and went to give it the breast during the intervals of "Myrrha," which is sim ply the most monstrously passionate of all dramatic works. Did the part of nurse detract from the part of the tragic actressa By no means. Did the part of the tragic actress detract from the part of the nurser No more than in the oth- CT case. am, no doubt, quoting an ex- ceptionai fact, which may be solely ac- counted for by the strength of organiza- ion possessed by Mime. Ristori, but La Malibran also showed us numberless contrasts of feeling altogether unlocked for.-"Recollections of Sixty Years"
 London's Pleasure Grounds.
 The city of London has no park within it's borders, and yet the largest recrea- ton ground open to Londoners is under the control of the city corporation-Ep- ping forest, with its 5,650 acres, or nearly nine square miles of almost unbroken woodland, forming one of the most ex- tensive pleasure grounds in Europe.
Connecticut western news., 1893-09-28
HUNTSVILLE and SOUTH CANAAN.

Miss Hattie Belden was the guest of Lakeville friends for little time last week.
 Miss Alice Scoville spent few days last week in Housatonic, Mass, as the guest of Mir and Mrs Wm. Merchant.
 The school in Dist No. 9 has opened with excellent prospects for future good work Miss Kate Whitford, of Sharon, teacher.
 If there is one thing our town has oc- casion to be proud of it is their school room at So. Canaan. During the sum- mer vacation the whole interior of the building was remodeled, painted. new desks and seats, also new stove placed therein. Miss Gertrude Merwin has commenced her second year as teacher. She has proven herself an earnest, faith ful worker. We congratulate South Canaan on their interest and success in the cause of education. and trust that it may be an inspiration to others in our town to go and do likewise
Connecticut western news., 1893-09-28
FALLS VILLAGE.

Clark Halstead, of Winsted, was in town last Thursday.
 Clinton Goodwin, of Torrington, was guest at c. E.. Ford's the greater part of last week.
 J. D. Egleston has begun work again on his Prospect street house.
 Messrs I. P. Hornbeck, c. E. Ford, Minott Lyman. Clinton Goodwin and Walter Chapin caught 100 pounds of fish at Twin Lakes last Thursday; the largest weighing 2l pounds The lar gest catch reported by fishermen from this place for some time.
 R. c. Bennett, of Springfield. was a guest here Wednesday.
 G. W. Adams, of Colchester, and A. H. Blackman, of New Haven, were wis., itors in the village a day or two last week
 The crossing from the track to the sidewalk leading to the P. O. has been raised and the street improved also in front of the store and post office.
 Berk's illustrated lecture with stere- opticon views of the Worlds Fair and Hawaiian Islands was given at the NJ. E church Wednesday night.
 Rev and Mrs C. w. Hanna will re- turn from their trip to the Worlds Fair this week and he will give "reminiscences of the Fair at the Congl church next Sunday, devotiHg half or three fourths of an hour to that subject
 B. G. Gilchrist. of New Haven, and l.. B. Bissell, of Sufield, were in town Tuesday.
 J. W. Grace, accompanied by his wife and coachman, of New York, were Ta aIr & He is brother to ex-Mayer Grace and the party were on their way to Lenox.
 Most of the crop of potatoes in this locality has been harvested and the | yield is large and free from unsound tubers.
 George V. Capron has rented the horse power and other apparatus O. ce used by MT Brigner in his cider mill and set them up on the Charles Dean farm and will have it in operation soon.
 Dwight Br1nton has just secured one of the new Boomer X Boschert cider presses and will be ready to separate the juice from the pomace this week. It will be run by steam power and the cider pressed through canvas instead of straw.
 MT and Mrs Fred G. Dean, Mrs Sid. heeu, blTS M. A uall, MISS huOuh Reed and Jennie New started for the | Worlds Fair, Monday.
 Quite lively match game of baseball for supremacy in the manipulation of the bat came off Saturday afternoon be- tween hines attending the David M. Hunt and the Amesville schools on the Crescent ball field" The Amesville lads sought to get grind on the village boys SO they secured Miller who had a Pdrd as right hand man in case of emergency. They were confronted by a RiUer sand not having been abridged consequently did not find an easy walk over and in fielding were somewhat un- der the Bdn nou with plucky captain Siding against them. The result was, the score stood 19 to 25 in favor of the village boys.
 Miss Minnie Bartlett, of Bridgeport, is visiting her sister, Mrs Wm. H. Hart.
 A curiosity in the shape of potato was shown us by MT D. R. Spaulding The main bulb contai- ed nine offshoots or tubers and the weight was nearly four pounds
Connecticut western news., 1893-09-28
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER ss, 1893.
GREAT HARRINGTON.

Judge Justin Dewey, of Springfield, who with his family spends the summer in this village, expects to build house on the new street leading north from Castle.
 The 52 annual cattle show and fair of the Housatonic Agricultural society opened yesterday morning and will coz tinue through tomorrow. The program for this afternoon is as follows: l2.l5 D. m., exhibitions of single horses for general purposes; 12 30, exhibition of hackneys from Bloodgood stock farm; /; l.9O. exhibition of horses from Monte video stock farm; 1. .45, concert by Cart lands band of Albany; 2, trial of speed 2.35 class; 8, trial of speed three minute class; 3.45, exhibition of fancy bicycle riding by E. A. Neidert; 4, one fourth mile foot race for boys under l5 years of age. Tomorrow opens at 9.3O a. m. with exercises at the hall which will in- clude an address by Rev Robert Ben nett, of Chelsea. The sports through out the day are trick bicycle riding, po- tato races, horizontal bar performances, pig race and trials of speed in the 2.25 and 2.40 class.
 Rev William Mackey, of Lee, preach ed at the Methodist church Sunday in exchange with Rev w. F. Albrecht.
 Edward D. Brainard has bought 8 derrick of M. Lux that will raise 30 tons of stone at 8 time. The derrick has been set up at MT Brainard's Berk- shire Heights quarry.
 Owing to the fair the Thursday morning club will omit it's meeting un- til next week.
 The publication of the Berkshire Hills, which began late in the season. has discontinued till June l, 1894.
 Col. Brown, of this village and New York city, declines to be a candidate for the New York senate.
 Mrs Charles Watson, Mrs o. W.Bald- win and children have gone to visit Mrs VanNess at Baldwinsville, N. Y.
 Francis P. Andrews, a brother of George Andrews of this village, died Friday morning at his home in Housa- tonic aged 57. He has been machin- ist for the Monument Mills company for several years. He leaves wife and two children ;one son at Waterbury, Ct
 Rev MT Lawrence, of Camb bridge, who will be ordained Oct. 5. as Bishop of the Episcopal diocese of Massachusetts, will visit the Episcopal churches in this section; beginning at Van Deusenville, Oct 16, at 2.30 p. m.
 John Newton Robbins, who was 90 years old July 9th, is nearing the end of life's journey.
Connecticut western news., 1893-09-28
NORFOLK.

Stephen Seldon has returned from the Worlds Fair, and 0. D. Perkins and A. P. Atwood are expected this week.
 G. T, Johnson and wife, Miss Clara Baxter and Miss Lucy Phelps started for the Fair by the Monday night ex- press
 0. H. Caul and family spent Sunday in New Britain.
 Dr Bulkley is having road built from his residence in the northern part of town, across to the dry bridge. It is nearly completed making the distance much shorter to the village.
 Mrs Walter Collar expects to start for Wilton, Maine, next Wednesday. She will be gone about month.
 O. H. Carter and family have return ed from ckbridge, where they have been spending the summer, and Rob- bins school began last week with about 36 scholars. Many are from out of town.
 Mir and Mrs Leo Curtiss have been visiting at Otis, Mass.
 Miss Read, of Brooklyn, who has been catalogueing at the Library, re- turned to her home on Tuesday.
 Miss Cora Black, of Waterbury, is visiting Miss Katherine Hamilton.
 CHI. Peck spent Saturday in Hartford.
 The Northwest Conferedce meet at the Congl church this (Thursday) morn ing and afternoon. Several noted speak CTS are to be present. R. o. Burr and family visited friends in Sheffield from Wednesday to Thursday.
 The Womans' Christian Temperance Union held meeting on Saturday and elected Mrs T. H. Beardsley president, Mrs Amos R. Collar vice-president.
 Mrs E. D. Ives spent Sunday at Mrs W. w. Welch's.
 Melvin Shows new house is nearly finished. He expects to be able to move into it in few weeks.
 Miss Anna l.. Cowles starts for the Worlds Fair this week; She goes with friends from Boston.
Connecticut western news., 1893-09-28

nISTRICT of Canaan ss. Probate Court h September 26th, A. D., 1898. .
 Estate of Julius s. Corbit, late of North Ca- naan in said District, deceased.
 Upon the application of Mary O. Oorbit praying that an instrument purporting to be the last will and testament of said deceased be admitted to probate, and that letters tes- tamentary be granted on said estate, as per application on file. It is
 Ordered, That the foregoing application be heard and determined at the Probate Office in North Canaan, in said district on the 30th day of September, AID. 1898. at 10 o'clock in the forenoon; and that notice be given to all persons interested in said estate, of the pen dency of said application, and the time and place of hearing thereon by publishing copo of this order once in some newspaper having circulation in said district, and by posting copy of this order on the public sign-post in said town of North Canaan at least three days before the day of said hear ing. to appear if they see cause at said time and place and be heard relative thereto and make return to this Court.
 Attest, DAVID 0. WHrrTLEsEY, Judge.
Connecticut western news., 1893-09-28
Where He Worked.

The prisoner was before the police judge for the greatmanyth time.
 "Well, ," said his honor, "you here again3" "Yes, your honor," responded the pris- oner. "What's the charger"
 "Vagrancy. Same as before, your honor." "It seems to me you are here about half your time"
 IA little upward, your honor."
 "Well, what do you do it fora Why don't you work?
 1T do, your honor, more than half my time"
 "Aw, now" said his honor good natured- ly, Eff you can tell me truthfully where you have ever worked, I'll let you off. :"
 "At the house of correction, your honor" 1" smiled the prisoner, and the court kept it's word.-Detroit Free Press.
Connecticut western news., 1893-09-28
WEST CORNw ALL.

Dr Ross, the Canaan dentist, has re- turned from his vacation and will be at the Mansion House every Thursday.
 Mrs J. P. Brewster has returned from weeks visit with her sister in South Britian.
 E. O. Baldwin returned to his studies at Yale on Monday.
 Mrs Helen Jackson, of New York, visited at Mrs R. I. Scoville's the past week.
 Mrs Burton Peirce, of Canaan, was at Theo Sturges for short visit last week
 Master Ray Powell, of Newburgh, N. r., spent Sunday with his brother here.
 Robbie Cochrane and Misses Julia and Jessie Cochrane attend school at Falls Village.
 MT and Mrs J. H. Cochrane, of New Milford, were at the old home over Sun day.
 Richard Oliver has returned from the West and will remain with his brother, William, through the winter.
 Miss Belle Lane, of Killingworth, is here caring for her aunt, Mrs T. w.. Dean, who is quite ill.
 Charles Butler has gone to New burgh, NY, where he has job, paint ing.
 Dea. R R. Pratt, of New Milford, has written very interesting history of the back to its organization. It is valued and greatly appreciated work and was presented to the school last Sunday.
 The millinery rooms will again be opened on Thursday, Oct. 9th, complete with the latest and most exclusive shapes in hats and bonnets with trim mings in great variety of latest design which can but please the most fastidi- ous. It is an acknowledged fact that 0. M. Halls emporium is headquarters for millinery. and this season will be no exception with prices so temptingly low. Every nook and corner IS filled with beautiful and seasonable goods and you'll miss rare treat if you don't see the fine display.
 Mrs Jerald Jackson is in town for a short visit. Miss Mamie Lochart, who has been spending the summer on Cream Hill, has returned to her home in New York The postmistress is studying law, also taking music lessons of Miss Brinton, of Falls Village. MT and Mrs House returned to Bridgeport, Mon. day, after very pleasant summer in Cornwall. A memorial meeting was held for Mrs Dwight Rogers, recently deceased, last week T. s. Gold has returned from the State fair. =. Ran som and John Smith, Jr. returned from the Worlds Fair last Wednesday .Lu. man Wickwire is making extensive re. pairs on his house. .. Mir John B. Gal houn and Chas O. Starr started for the Worlds Fair last week .. Ben Foster a we'll known New York artist,i is visiting MT R. M. Hubbard {. {. . Mrs D. B. Brew ster starts for her home in Michigan this week.
Connecticut western news., 1893-09-28
Confidence Restored.

From all parts of the country we hear of the resumption of operations by man ufacturing establishments. The depos- its of the Savings banks are again on the increase. The discount banks are again in funds to discount business pa per and there is plenty of currency to supply the calls of customers. Conf dence is restored among the laboriug as we'll as in business circles. The sun of prosperity has burst through the clonds of the financial panic and the outlook is full of promise for the future, in the business and financial affairs of the United States.-Winsted Citizen.
Connecticut western news., 1893-09-28
A Poser.

'What a methodical fellow you are, Dobbsl'' said Filkins, who had stepped into Dobbs' office during the latter's absence.
 Why, what do you meanp" echoed Dobbs
 'To think that you should lock all your drawers up when you are only going out for five minutes. 'Tisn't likely that any body would meddle with your papers,"
 "Of course not" replied Dobbs, 'but how did you find out that the drawers were ckedP"-Tit-Bits
Connecticut western news., 1893-09-28
LA GRIPPE.

During the prevalence of the grippe the past seasons 1t was noticeable fact that those who depended upon Dr. Kings New Discovery, not only had speedy recovery. but escaped all of the troublesome after effects of the malady This remedy seems to have peculiar power in effecting rapid cures not only in cases of la grippe, but Tn all diseases of throat, chest and lungs, and has cured cases of asthma and hay fever of long standing. Try it and be convinced. It won't disappoint. Free trial bottles at w. Fl. Camps drug store.
Connecticut western news., 1893-09-28
subscription Account.

The date on the colored slip of paper with the name of the subscriber shows the tlme Io Smith 5julS9 indicates that MT Smith has paid for his paper to July 5, 1889: It is hoped that subscribers will see to it that their account, as indicated by the date on their papers, IS always correct, and when they pay for re- renewal of their subscription will observe whether their date is changed to indicate the proper credit, and In the event of an error to inform us for correction at once. No claims for errors in these accounts will herea1ter pc considered unless presented within thirty days after the payment is claimed to nave been made, as the receipt of the paper w1th plainly printed thereon is prima facie evi- dence of it's acceptance as correct.
Connecticut western news., 1893-09-28
WEST GOSHEN.

Apples are scarce, but plenty enough that cider is made almost every day. "Just little for vinegar you know"
 MT and Mrs Padjett and Mrs Willard are spending few weeks among friends and acquaintances in New York State. August Richard takes MT Padjett's place in the creamery during his ab- sence.
 R. F. Smith and Austin Allyn have returned from the Worlds Fair.
 Mrs J. l.. Marvin IS visiting in Camp vile.
 Willie Griswold is going into the chicken business quite extensively.
Connecticut western news., 1893-09-28
STRENGTH AND HEALTH

If you are not feeling strong and healthy. try Electric Bitters. If "La Grippe" has left you weak and weary, use Electric Bitters. This remedy acts directly on liver, stomach and kidneys, gently aiding those organs to perform their functions. If you are afflicted with sick headache, you will find speedy and permanent relief by taking Electric Bit ters. One trial will convince you that this is the remedy you need. Large bottles only 50c, at W. H. Camps Drug Store.
Connecticut western news., 1893-09-28
Harvest Excursion.

The next and last Harvest Excursion will be October 10th, over the Great Rock Island Route, to all points in Kan sas, Nebraska, Colorado. Indian Terri tory and Texas. Go on this Excursion and see the new land occupied. or select your point in Kansas, Colorado or Texas where you want to buy piece of land for home. One fare for the round trip over the Great Rock Island Route.
 Ask ticket agent for particulars.
 JOHN SEBASTIAN, Gen'l Pass. Ag't
Connecticut western news., 1893-09-28
LITERARY NOTES.

Frank R. Stockton has written the history of "How Wrote The Lady, or the Tiger ?" for the next issue of the Ladies' Home Journal, and tells what came of the writing of the famous story and the condition of his own mind. at the present time, of the correct solution of the problem whether the lady or the tiger came out of the opened door.
Connecticut western news., 1893-09-28

nISTRICT of sharon, ss. Probate Court, I/ September 9th, 1898.
 Estate of Elias B. Potter late of sharon in said District, deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the District of sharon hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof, for the creditors of said Estate to exhibit their claims for settlement. Those who neg lect to present their accounts, properly at- tested, within said time, will be debarred a recovery. All persons indebted to said Es- tate are requested to make immediate pay ment to
 MARY E. POTTER, Administratrix. Post Office Address, Sharon Valley, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1893-09-28
LIME ROCK.

The Misses Randolph. who have been visiting at P. s. Burrall's the past sum- mer, returned home to Tallahasse, Florida. last Saturday.
 John Ballentine has left the employ of the B. R. Go. and will work in Joyce vile the coming winter.
 Miss Fannie Ensign has returned to Newport, R. I.
 Richard Barnum left on Friday for school at Dobbs Ferry. N Y.
 Professor Sinzig, of New York, is at c. w. Barnum's.
Connecticut western news., 1893-09-28
Papa,s Opinions on Education.

Little Dick-I told teacher you didn't re- member half the things you studied at school
 Papa-I am glad you did. There is no use in all this stufing, and the teachers ought to know it. What did she say?''
 Little Dick-She said she guessed was chip O the old block.-Good News.
Connecticut western news., 1893-09-28
naws Respecting Newspapers,

Printed for the benefit of those who think snat ordering a paper stopped absolves them from paying up arrearages:- ..-s...
 ..If subscribers refuse or neglect to take their rected they are held responsible until they have settled their bills and ordered their papers dscon- tinued.
 ssSubscribers who do not give express notice to the contrary are considered as wishing tocontinue their subscriptions.
 ssIf Ifsubscribers order the ediscontinuance oftheir paper the publishers may continue to send them until all arrears are paid
Connecticut western news., 1893-09-28
EverybOdv Rusy.

Mr. Gotham (at the Worlds fair)-Mag- nificent exposition, isn't itf
 Mr. Lakeside-Don't know. Haven't had time to see it yet. "But you live here'"
 "Yes, that's the trouble. I sell sand wiches "-New York Weekly.
Connecticut western news., 1893-09-28
A Similar Feeling.

Chollie-Are you fond of the waterf
 Elsie-Exceedinglyl Atthe mere thought of sailing over the bounding waves can scarcely contain myself.
 Chollie-Yes, that's the way it affects me too-Brooklyn Life.
Connecticut western news., 1893-09-28
Exnart Tastimonx.

Miss Elder-This newspaper says it is dangerous for two persons to occupy 8 hammock at the same time.
 Miss Giddey-Dear mel I have never found it so.-Detroit Free Press.
Connecticut western news., 1893-09-28
Pfscatorfal Tferns.

Pastor-Thomas, don't you think your parents would feel very sorry if they knew you were fishing on the Sabbath?
 Thomas-Yes, sir, but not half as sore as I'd feel if they found 1t out.-Texas Siftings.
Connecticut western news., 1893-09-28
Why She Left.

Robbins-Why did your typewriter leave youp
 Ross-I refused to let her. add postscripts to my business letters.-Truth
Connecticut western news., 1893-09-28
LegGJ Notices.
ELIZABETH PERRY
 vs. Order of Notice.

ELIZABETH PERRY
 vs. } Order of Notice.
 OLIVER PERRY
 state of Connecticut Litchfleld, Sept. 15, A. County of Litchfleld D. 1893.
 Upon the complaint of the said Elizabeth Perry praying for reasons therein set forth for divorce before the Superior Court in and for Lithfleld County to be held on the drst Tuesday of October, A. D 1898. Itappearing to and being found by the subscribing author ity that the said defendant Is absent from this state-gone to parts unknown. Therefore
 Ordered, that notice of the pendancy of said complaint be given by publishing this order in the Connecticut Western News, a newspaper printed in Litchfleld County, three weeks successively, commencing on or be- fore the 22d day of September, A. D. 1893.
 DWIGHT O. MELBOURNE, Clerk of the Superi. or Court for Litchfeld County.