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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1893-02-03

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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1893-02-03
LIE GOING SOUTH.
STATIONS
BALTIMORE & OHIO R. r.
~ Philadelphia Division.

Schedule in effect May %, 1892.
(NoRTHwARD.)
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 the home of O. E. Roswell, Friday the Sth, and Is being cared for until such time as it can care for Itself. Congratu~ tions are extended to MT and Mrs Ros- we'll.
 Herbert Field has moved into Dutch Row.
 Since the factory closed, game of all kinds has suffered and will soon be at a premium.
 A grange sociable will be held at the house of R. G. Benjamin on Friday even ing, December 15. Supper will be ser ved from to p. m. All are cordially invited and good time assured.
 Herbert Knox, who lives on the Trask farm, near Quassapaug says he recently caught white weasel.
 More people are burning wood this winter in the 'Ville than for many win ters before.
 G. F. Morris is taking up the rail fence around his farm, preparatory to making a wire fence. The indications of hard cold winter will have demor- alizipg effect on fence rails.
 THE VIEWPOINT BEE man was viewing the beauties of G. s. Aliens green house last Friday. Ct is pleasing place to visit, sure.)
 Someone stole William Gleason's fowls recently, tearing off the barn door in doing so.
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SOUTH BRITAIN
AT THE PURCHASE.

Mir and Mrs Homer Clark spent Sun- day at R. H. Ford's.
 Messrs Pierce and Gilbert have recent lv shipped 2500 ties for the New Haven electric road. They have also recently bought two pieces of timber, one of George Wentsch, the other of John Dit tus, so we think the steam saw will re- main in the Purchase another winter.
 Miss Carrie Wheeler is at her grand fathers, R. H. Ford's.
 Secretary Hall came to the Purchase, the Sd, expecting to visit the Sunday school here, bur on account of the storm there was no school. We are very sorry. as all would have been glad to have seen his genial face once more and to have listened to his entertaining talk and in structive remarks.
 The tobacco is partly stripped but no buyers as yet.
 $. O. Bartow's saw mill has been lying still for a few days, the result of break down.
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ANSONIA.
THE BOARD OF CHARITIES.

At meeting of the board of charities, held noon at o'clock, the resignation of Hobart Sperry a member was read and acceptrd q. Royal Holbrook was elected president and w. F. Markwick secretary. T. D. L Manville was elected by unanimous vote as superin- tendent Of the board ot charities at a salary of 5000. It was voted that the superintend- ent have authority to help immediately all cases that were especially urgent He is to make thorough canvass of those families applying for help and report at the regular Thursday evening meeting. MT Manville can be found at the borough office from to a. m. and from to p. m.
 Mrs Alton Farrell gave 20 turkeys to help the poor, Thanksgiving
 Mrs W. B. Martin will spend the winter in Florida.
 Thomas Fogarty died at his home on Pros pert street, Saturday, aged 66.
 Charles Shepherd has rented the store at No. PAP Main street.
 Bennett Peck died aged 9l
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WEST GOSHEN.

Fishermen in this locality are paying special attention to the finny tribe. Our beautiful Tyler lake presents scene of piscatorial activity, and fish, seemingly, are abundant.
 Some of our people attended the pleasant surprise party at the home of hlr and Mrs William Griswold on the occasion of their golden wedding anni- versary.
 Rev Mir Warmer of the Northern New York conference, and his estimable wife, are spending a few days in our village as the guests of Mir and Mrs Pagett. We hope to have the pleasure of hear ing him preach before he leaves the place.
 A sacrAmental service was held last Sabbath at the Methodist church and quite number participated in the com munioD. The pastor, Rev W. w. Bir- kins, received four new IT embers by cer- tificate. and welcomed them as members in behalf of Ihe church.
 Our public school has closed an the scholars are enjoying pleasant vaca- ti0n. The success of the teacher, Miss Gertrude Harrison, in conducting the
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WORTHWHILE.
CHRISTMAS IS COMING.

Tine ladies' society voted that the funds lefts from the oyster supper be given to the committee appointed to raise money for the Christmas tree. which will be held, Saturday evening, December B, with appropriate exercises.
 Milo Parsons was given social sur prise, last Friday evening, by his young friends.
 Mr and Mrs George Clark visited at Lee Stones on Monday.
 Levi Camp of Kent Hollow left a load of wood at the church, last week.
 Rev MT Luddington returned on Sat- urday from Great Harrington, Mass, where he has been spending week Sunday he preached two good discourses to an appreciative audience.
 Mrs Couch, who has been ill, is OF the Convalescent list.
 Miss E. Roberts visited Mrs George Barnum on Thursday last.
 Mrs Henry Baldwin and son of Long Mountain visited Mrs Arthur Morehouse, one day last week.
 MT and Mrs A. c. Bowers are now spending an. indefinite time at her fathers, c. 5. Lyon's..'
 The ladies' prayer meeting was held, last Friday afternoon, at the home of Mrs William Gregory.
 Mr and Mrs Sherman Morehouse of Marketable were at Carr Lyon's, We'd nesday.
 Farmers improved the damp spell in taking down their tobacco. Not many crops have been sold as yet. It certain y looks like hard times.
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GAYLoRDsVILLE.
A VETERAN MERCHANT.

Among the merchants who have been long in business in the Housatonic valley is A. H. Barlow, who for B. years has conducted successful country store here. During this time he has had the postoffice for 21 years, although recently with with the change of administration it was changed. Before him there had been good many failures. but Mr Bar low has conducted successful store. He carries varied stock and has a good trade. His right hand man is John Cal Iigan, who has been with him six years. Mr Barlow also finds time to manage a farm of 200 acres, on which he keeps 45 cows, averaging seven to eight cans of milk day through the year. He also finds time to run coal business, selling POO or 300 tons in the course of q year.
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A FLOURISHING LODGE.

If member of Columbia lodge, Knights of Pythias, were asked which is the most enterprising organization in Watertown?" he undoubtedly would re- ply with assurance, "Columbia lodge, No. l2, Knights of Pythias." And in- decd they seem to deserve this for since their organization three years ago, they
 have increased to 70 members, and will soon have one of the finest lodge halls in the state. The hall in question, is now nearing completion. IL is said that this
 is the first lodge in the state of the or der to own a building complete, and this
 is indeed a compliment when it is consid
 cred there are many large and wealthy
 lodges in the cities. The legal owner ship of the lodge is vested in the Pythian
 Hall Co.,, all of the members of which
 must be members of the order. The
 stock is so arranged that if a member de-
 sires to sell what he has, he must first ton i~ building 3GXG0 feet. The con tractor Is that thorough workman, Il.
 William Warner, who is giving the con- struction of the building special atten
 tion. The building is three-story structure and from the ground to the caves is 37 feet. On the first floor is
 the banquet room, light and pleasant apartment, with q kitchen attached, which seems in these II Odern times to be an indispensable adjunct to any secret 10 Annr io
 two stores and dressing room. On the third story will be the hall, or the sacred precincts of the lodge room. The hall is 3GX45, and will make an ideal room for such purpose. The hall will be finely ventilated with base and overhead venti- | atOrs. There is also a connections ante room and gentlemen's smoking room,
 and the usual number of closets, etc., for the storing of paraphernalia. The | lodge room is to be handsomely decora-
 ted and furnished, and when completed 1 It undoubtedly will Ue one of the most
 attractive lodge rooms in the state. The
 painting of the building l. being done by
 D. F HannOn, who always does first
 class work The officers and directors
 of the Pythian Hall Co, are as follows | President, Burton II. Mattcon; vice pres-
 ident, George Hudson; secretary, k. W. | Wheeler; treasurer, W. H. Beers; direc-
 tors, B. H. Mattoon, George Hudson, k. | w. Wheeler, W. H Beers, F. J. Painter. Charles Hudson, E. w. Bunnell, John
 Evans, J. J. Galley, E. W. Dains, G. H. Cowell, Frank White, Chris Strobell, | George H. Bill, J. H. Padeford. The present board of officers of Columbia lodge is constituted as follows: c. C., John W. Moore; V. C., k l.. Brouette |;
 P. H, l.. Caterson K. of R. and s.,
 James Damery; M. of F., B. H. Mattoon |; Nj. of E., E. w. Wheeler; NJ. of A., E. ". Dains NJ. of w., ". J. White; I. G.,
 E. w. Bunnell o. G., J. w. White. The present membership of the lodge is 70 or whereabouts, the membership compris- ing many of the leading men of the will
 lage. Following is nearly complete l
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TO INV VEST0RS.

The Building & Loan Association of Dakota has passed through the recent troublesome times paying all obligations promptly in fact their sys- tenn of doing business, together with the laws of the state, which protect them similar to our saw ings banks. makes them with good management, proofagainst the severest panic The monthly payment plan upon which their loans arc made, together with other existing conditions, makes their securities an absolutely safe investment. Holders of them here or elsewhere, sm quite sure. will find the end to justisy my claim. Ihave just returned from my annual visit to their office aud am well pleased with their management and condition. It ia well known that no such associ- ations have failed during the lastpanio. would recommend their securities to any who wish safe and profitable investment, whera their inter. est will bs paid promptly semi-aunually, and the principal when due. 1 offer per cent Deben- tura. fully guaranteed. running 3 or years; also their instaInlent stock, which is profitable in vestment,
 JAMES 0. JOHNSON,
 sTEPNET DEPOT, CT.
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SOUTHBURY,
FOR TIE TEMPERANCE CArsE

FOX HE TEMPERANCE CAJ Sk.
 A meeting under the auspices of the w. C. T. L. was held at the Methodist church on Sunday evening. Mrs B. F. C0keley gave an interesting report of ihe state convention at New Britain, a cornet duet, reciJations. addresses by the pas tors, vocal and instrumental music, un- der the direction of Mr Betcher and a collection for the Loyal Legion cOmplet- ed the program.
 After the temperance service, Sunday night, d business meeting was held. ar which d committee was appointed tn make arrangements for Christmas en rertainment and tree.
 A number of young folks availed them selves of the fine cnasting on Depot hill, several evenings last week.
 Mrs Goodwin Bristol of Milford ha> visited friends in town.
 The societies are making preparations for a union Christmas tree.
 Mrs James Wheeler has visited her daughter, Mrs Charles Hine.
 D. ReardOn has entertained his broth
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NINETY TWO YEARS OLD.

Mrs Millicent Downs celebrates her 92d birthday, Tuesday. In the after noon, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren are to gather at her daugh- ter's, Mrs Louise Atwood's. In the evening the neighbors and friends will go in to spend a few hours. Mrs Downs is a woman highly esteemed by all who know her. More particulars of the fes- tive occasion will be given in next week s BEE.
 The school in this district commenced, Monday. December 4, also the one in the Puckshire district, which is taught by Miss Belle Griswold, of Middlebury Miss GriswOld boards at C. M. Rowley $. E. c. Walker teaches the Cat Swamp school. D. $. Summers at Flanders and A. $. Minor in Nonnewaug, the last three beginning December II.
 Miss Mary Goodman visited Mrs Cal win Harvey and Mrs Wheeler Atwood, last week, on her return from Thomas ton, where she spent Thanksgiving with Mrs Frank Filly.
 Miss Leila Wurm of Bridgeport is at J. H. Galpin's.
 c. D. Minor has recently put his shed at the North church, in good condition, also Julius Galpin has repaired the shed which he owns at that place.
 Frank Atwood, Jr., is dealing in furs. He buys the skins, the raw material and then sells them to out of town parties. All kinds of furs he buys, minks and skunks being the most desired. Thus far he has handled large assortment.
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AN EXCITING RUNAWAY.

\ -h" boJ ytTY lively upset occurred near the Depot just before Thanksgiving. A man drew in from the country and loaded up with groceries and left his horse standing a moment at the Grange building. Something started the horse and the first thing we saw was the rig crossing the railroad track on a dead run and pretty near everything flying high in air. He struck near the postOflice steps and veering to the right, made for the corner of the depot steps, kicking, kicking and jumping till the buggy struck the steps, when it upset and the horse kicked Itself clear and ran up into the town sheds when it was captured. A little girl came running in few minutes later with her eyes bulgng out in great excitement and says "the ground is just covered with rai~ins and everything
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WATERFOWL.
A WINTER FLOWER GARDEN.


 A charming place to visit at this sea- son of the year Is the greenery of John Evans, which comprises something like 2O00 feet of glass. MT Evans started in business here l2 years ago, and has grad ually increased his plant. That he thoroughly knows his business is evinc- ed by the thrifty appearance of the plants ih his houses. He makes spec ialty of carnations, and they are the fin est collection uf the kind your scribe has ever seen. His white carnations are particularly rich and full in appearance, and the ladies go enthusiastic over them. The beds where they grow are kept clear of weeds. and the pants are carefully looked after. In the care of hot house much depends on keeping the tempera- ture right. Different flowers require a different degree of temperature. AS for instance, the rose needs warmer room than the carnati0n. Mir Evans has a handsome trade, selling in Watertown and Waterbury. English violets is also another speciality of Mir Evans, a half oi one of his hot houses being given up to their culture.
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A MATTER OE BUSINESS

The numerous patrons of J. W. Brasie, who lett. last week, for Florida, received Il neatly printed circular stating that in case they should meet with a loss to their property, covered by the insurance policy written by him, that should such loss occur before his return, R. J. Watts of Washington Depot, Conn.,, would fur nish you his address and if they will kindly notify Mir Brasie of the same at once and it will receive prompt attention
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GENNERY TOPICS.

John Hunt, one of the old Gunnery boys, has been visiting at the Gunnery for a few days.
 Miss Georgia Newton was here, last week, practicing for the entertainment the last day of school. Several of the older boys are also practicing.
 Mr and Mrs Holman are visiting at the Guunery, this week,
 The coasting is still fine and much en- ioycd by the boys.
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In New Haven County
OXFORD.
SINGING AND DANCING CLASSES

oINVI-NT ANJ TANUINT UI-A
 A dancing class which numbers some D, has engaged Prof Pole of Waterbury as teacher, and will meet Saturday even- ing of each week in the Town hall for instruction.
 Prof H. w. Beecher. of Southbury, will teach a class in singing, here again this winter. Those desirous of jnining the class will meet in the vestibule of the Congregational church, Thursday evening, December 2l.
 The ladies society of the Episcopal church will meet with Mrs k. J. Allng, Thursday, December 2l.
 Preparations for the usual Christmas festival of the Episcopal church, are in progress, and the exercises of the even- ing bid fair to be very interesting.
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Litchfield County News.
WAS SHINGTON.
\ nroHEL OR TWO OF RED TATE

Lntlr over two weeks ago A, s. Bald win sent letter to the New York Press complaining of not getting his paper till in the evening (only a hundred miles from New Iork.) when il morning train arrived from New York at II o'clock. Last week he received in reply big fat official envelope with nine postoilice of ncial endorsements showing that it had been travc'ing about the country pretty much ever since, having made two trips to Boston, two back to Washington De pot, two to New York and finally back to the wri,er. The wri-er had no idea he was stirring mp such a muss but the papers got to coming all right on the l l o'clock train lorg before the letter got around back 10 him.
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 .E.sa. zss.e a..L a.oA. .. sssseezs.

- 4l lt- .sesssss .sess ss alFs lrs : Feess~s- Fees 2 will be speaking, singing and Santa Claus.
 Mrs Jennie Weaver has been with Miss Maggie Weaver visiting in Torring- ton, and is now in Hartford.
 Dr Spencer led the Sunday school at the Town hall, Sunday afternoon.
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GOOD wORKMEN, THAT'S THE REASON.
 Hudson Brothers, the efficient and popular blacksmiths, had lively week, last week. They shod 156 horses from Monday till Saturday night, beside 10 yoke of oxen. On Monday they shod B horses.
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WOODBURY.
JOHN ". MITCHELL,

At I o'clock, Sunday morning. Novem- ber 26, 1893, the watchers hy the bedside of John w. Mitchell of 9Furlack, Catifor- mia, the wealshiest citizen of Stanisiaus county, was raised tt hisrequeat 10 sit ting position. In a moment he was dead, a few gasps alone denotipg the dissoin- tion. Heart failure, long feared by tile
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school, has been very gratifying to all and argues we'll for the future.
MINORTOWN.
THAT IRON BRIDGE.

Haven't seen that new iron bridge yet. The masonry work has been finished for long time, yet no bridge spans the chasm between the abutments. They say that the work will not be completed till March. The inconvenience is so great to Bethlehem people as we'll as those in this section that we trust that the report is not true. If the delay is necessary, it ought to be considered with good grace, but if it is only pro- crastination, certainly no one could blame the fault finders.
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NEW PRESTON.
A CHAPTER OF ACCIDENTS.

pr R. A. Marcy was kept quite busy, last week. especially with those who Were most unfortunate in falling on ice and dislocating and fracturing shoulders and limbs. Among those seemingly most incapable of bearing so serious in- iuries are John Hatch of New Preston Hill and Sherman Brinsmade in Warren each of whom IS suffering with broker shoulder
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WHERE IS OUR RAILRoADas

Where is that electric railroad that was to be in operation before snow flew? Perhaps it is waiting to see the result of the proposed new tariff bill.
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PROGRESSIVELY
woRKMEN GET TOGETHER.

A meeting of the knife employees of the American Shear Co.,, was held in the hal, Saturday afternoon, December 9, to consider the present situation. No decided action was taken.
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ROXBURY.
BURGLARS PAY US A VISIT

Charles Sanford, on his return home from eating turkey with friends in Bridgewater, found that. some one had entered his house and taken unto them selves several dollars in silver coin that MT Sanford left at home. They did not disturb the occupants that were in the house.
 Reuben s. Edwards of Painter Hill has had the misfortune to lose fine pair of young horses. It is believed they were poisoned. Thomas O'Brien, a near neigh Dor of MT Edwards, has lost young OK.
 George Jackson of Flagg Swamp had his road horse, Phill, die; the cause un- known. Mr Jackson has since exchang- ed a wagon with Charles Gilbert for a fine black mare and road wagon.
 Alton Wilsey is the proud owner of a fine lal ge fox skin which Mir Wilsey shot in Rocky Mountain.
 We are enjoying a few days of fine sleighing and the citizens are enjoying it as much as possible. The farmers are busy drawing wood and logs.
 There was a social hop at the home of Jay Tyrrell, last Friday evening, and they report large gathering and very enjoyable time, several couples staying until broad daylight
 Ira M. Booth is erecting barn on his place near the Center, known as the Ve- lie place, now occupied by G. N. Warner.
 Our friend, c. B. Eastman, is still con- fined to his room. He is under the treat ment of Drs Pons and Ketcham.
 Mir and Mrs Henry Fairchild are indis- posed, having severe colds.
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TOBACCO CROPS MOVING.

A few crops of tobacco has been pur- chased in this vicinity by Sperry Broth CTS, at fair prices and they are looking at others as fast as they are bundled. They complain somewhat at the prema- ture cutting of the same, which causes it to cure down badly and some about here was materially injured by the se- were windstorms of last August. Sher- man Cogswell, Jr., has one of the finest crops here, nearly ready for sale. J. Ludgate, Jr., also has an in- terest in crop which he thinks is per feet. William and Remus Cogswell sold theirs last week to Sperry Brothers of Marketable. H. Hoffman has what he has raised tor two years and would, we think, be glad to see buyer who would offer what it is worth.
 Dea George $. Humphreys new resi- dence was completed and ready for oc- cupancy, last week.
 Thomas Martin, blacksmith, is again without helper, just at the season of year he needs one most. Last week was very busy one for him and this week promises to be nearly as good. A good steady man, who thoroughly under stands general blacksmithing, can ob- tain {. lucrative job there.
 The ladies' sewing society met at Dea D. Burnham's on Friday afternoon and evening of last week. A large number of the members were present.
 Mrs John Erickson was last week con. fined to her home by illness. 1 J. A. Glover butchered as fine a spring pig, last week, in shape and fatness, as any we have seen this season. It tipped the scales at 33O pounds.
 Hon C. P. Lyman attended the funer al of Hon D. M. Read in Bridgeport or Friday of last week.
 H. w. Brown resumed his postoffice duties again, last week.
 Stephen Wright and family have visit. in Northfield and Winsted, for two weeks. They returned home on Friday evening.
 Mrs F. E. Jenks of New Haven came to her fathers, J. s. Gunn's, last week for visit.
 Hugh Bissell is passing the winter al John Collins.
 Fred Brague has closed his engage ment with M. Toohey in Marketable, a: connected with the Marketable cream cry, and is at his fathers here.