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Connecticut western news., 1893-03-16
WEST CORNWALL.

John Wood visited the past week in New York.
 Miss Hattie Rogers closed the winter Friday.
 Miss Stuart, of New York, is dress making for Miss Sadie Ross.
 Henry Nickerson moves to Lime Rock April 1st to superintend John Ovens farm.
 Dr Livingston visited his old home in Brooklyn recently.
 David Ross spent Sunday with friends in New York.
 Charles Sabine has finished his year. work at T. S. Colds.
 Messrs o. E. Baldwin and Daniel B. Baldwin are on jury in New Milford this week
 Mrs Helen Haze closed her school last Friday for three weeks vacation. R. N. Cochrane and daughter Dell were in New York last week Noah Rogers, of Bridgeport. spent Sunday on the Farm at North Corn wall.
 Geo w. Cochrane is in New York this week seeing the sights and visiting friends
 The Hills of Cornwall Association are soon to issue pamphlets and mail them to our city cousins giving a list oi families who take boarders or have cot. tages to rent, and of the scenic attrac. tions our picturesque town presents. Those new eight day clocks in black enamel aud antique oak cases of latest designs, with cathedral gong are perfect beauties. selling at the Jewelry Store for $5 % It's funny, but clocks and customers "chime" in with the "click' etc that's all l.. J. Nickerson, Esq, is working hard with the officials of the Berkshire Division through the legislature al Hartford for better railroad accommo | dations. 0 M. Hall is in New York buying z large assortment of millinery and fancy | goods for the spring trade. | James l.. Ferriss, our harness s-maker moves to New Milford April 1st, where he has rented shop.
Connecticut western news., 1893-03-16
NEVILLE.

Isaac Hornbeck, of Falls Village, was in town Tuesday. He reported the roads in an impossible condition.
 A posse of men were set to work, by the selectmen, between here and Salis- bury to open up the road and make it half way fit for teams to pass. The men are now at work on the road to Miller ton.
 Patrick Kane is moving this week to Waterbury where he procured work in brass foundry, so it is reported. Mir Kane has been track boss here, ever since the old Conn. Western road was built, and has been we'll known as a careful workman.
 Mrs Edward Hubbard is quite i'll with heart trouble, and her father, Rev Mir Wheeler, is quite feeble on account of his advanced age, 86 years. Rev Mir Wheeler is totally blind and is there fore utterly unable to help himself Mrs Hubbard's sister is here assisting her to take care of their aged parent.
 O. Benjamin went to Winsted Tues- day to visit his son in law. Geo Perkins.
 Last Friday evening the ladies of the Cong1 church held sociable, at the residence of A. F. Roberts, which was much enjoyed
 Posters we're put up here last Friday with only one word on them, viz . "Olympian." They were put up by the Hotchkiss school athletic club, and on | inquiry as to what it meant 1t was found that on last Saturday evening the Hotchkiss school students were to give public athletic performance in their gymnasium. On account of the bad roads and the threatening appearance of the weather, only few of the village people attended, but those that did at tend came home well pleased with the gymnastic performances of the boys and say they were very expert and agile and equal to anything of the kind they ever saw.
Connecticut western news., 1893-03-16
KENT.

Mrs Chas Chapin, of New London, visited at her former home here few days this week.
 George Robertson, of Ansonia, was in town Sunday.
 Chas Watson. of Bridgeport, spent Sunday at w. Watson's.
 Miss Mary Hopson is out of town for some time, visiting friends in Pough- keepsie and other places.
 Mir and Mrs Luther Eaton have re- turned from their trip to Florida. They were in Washington at the inauguration
 The funeral of Miss Cornelia Gregory was attended at the home of her par ents on Friday last She has been an invalid for number of years.
 Mrs W. Watson, Jr., has rented her store to Bridgeport party who will take possession April 1st John A. Peters has purchased the store property in Macedonia, of Mrs Merritt Hunt formerly Mrs Ena Hodge) and will continue the business there. A number who were out for walk last Sunday afternoon, witnessed the grand moving panarama of the break. ing up of the ice in the Housatonie, the huge cakes laundering over the furnace dam and dashing against the piers oi the bridge with force that made it trem- ble.
 The sociable given by Y. P. s. O. E. at church parlors on Friday 10th was not great snccess, yet it could scarcely be called failure. The programme, ''an evening with Longfellow" was not carried out, because of the 'hard, and cruel winter" The weather was in any, thing but poetical state, and the tray, cling was such that only long fellow with high top rubber boots could ven ture out with any safety. However, 8 very small company met together and had sociable time, regaled themselves with cake and coffee and were as poeti. cal as possible under the circumstances.
Connecticut western news., 1893-03-16
CORNWALL BRIDGE.

MT Charles M. Fabrique, of New Ha- ven, was the guest of l.. A. Robinson and family over Sunday.
 Henry Devaux, of Ellsworth, was bur fed at the Catholic cemetery Sunday last. Rev Father Rigney conducted the services.
 Hon Victory o. Beers of this town is under the treatment of Dr Bradstreet, of Meriden, Conn. Mir Beers is promi- nent citizen and his recovery is wished by his many friends.
 Miss Grace D. Robinson, who has been visiting friends in Hartford and other places, returned home last week.
 Mr A. O. Waterbury returned Mon- day from visit to friends in Western N. Y.
 Charles F. Parent has opened the Bonney shop, SO called. for blacksmith business.
 School in this district closed March a for four weeks vacstion. The spring 1san will semmsass ApFA a.
Connecticut western news., 1893-03-16
She Fought . Burglar.

A bold attempt at robbery was frus- trated by the bravery of Mrs. A. H- Chapman. wife of the agent of the United States and Pacific Express com panies in Pueblo, Colo. Shortly after dark, but before her husband had re- turned from his office, Mrs. Chapman had occasion to go into the kitchen, when she was startled to see man standing in the middle of the floor, and upon ask ing what he wanted he replied, "Those earrings" pointing to pair of very valu- able solitaire diamonds which the lady wore. She fled to another room and armed herself with 8 revolver, but the fellow not following her she again ven- tured into the kitchen.
 He bounced upon her from the pantry, where he had hidden, and a hand to hand struggle ensued, in which she repeatedly struck him over the head with the re volver, it unfortunately not being load. ed A we'll directed blow from his fist laid her upon the floor senseless, but when she recovered she was alone and her valuables undisturbed, the marauder having evidently been frightened away by her screams.-Cor. St. Louis Globe Democrat
Connecticut western news., 1893-03-16
A Court of Probate holden at Mort "A Canaan in and for the District of Canaan

A T Court of Probate holden at North "A Canaan in and for the District of Canaan, on the l4th day of March, 1898.
 Present. David 0. Whittlesey Esq, Judge.
 Estate of Mary K. Watson, of said district, a minor.
 Upon the application of AdelaideK. .Rhoades showing to this Court that she is guardian to aidMaryK. Watson. and that said minor is the owner of the following real estate, viz All that certain piece or parcel of land, with the build- ing thereon, situate, lying and being in said North Canaan and bounded and described as follows: Bounded on the North by land of sarah E. Lorrain, on the East by the high way known as Granite Avenue, on the South by the highway, and on the West by land be- longing to Christ Church Society.
 Ordered that said application be heard and determined at the Probate office in North Canaan, on the 25th day of March, 1893, at o'clock in the afternoon, and that notice of the time and placs of such hearing be given by publishing copy of this order once in some weekly newspaper having circulation in sald district. and by posting copy of said order on the public sign-post in said North Canaan at least six days before tho day of such hearing.
 Attest, DAVID 0. WHITTLEsEY. Judge.
Connecticut western news., 1893-03-16
NORFOLK.

MT Phil Curtiss lost horse a week ago; lung fever said to be the cause.
 Landlord Mclean was in town last week, making arrangements for the coming season at the Hillhurst.
 Ed Backman IS out with cane, his ankle being much better.
 Mrs Kruitbosch, who has been in New York for medical attendance, is much better and is expected home this week.
 Dr Beebe, of New York, has taken MT Chamberlain's house on Laurel Way for the season.
 Mrs Nancy Thompson is confined to her bed from the effects of fall on the ice near her back door last Thursday morning.
 Mrs W. H. Humphrey was in town for day or two last week. The wheel at the axle shop will soon be running. and full force of men will soon be at work. Mir and Mrs Erastus Johnson have cards out for crystal wedding next Saturday night. Martin Prescott, of Bristol. is spend ing few days with his brother, B. J Prescott
 J D. Bassett made business trip to New York last week. Dr Brown has broken ground for h1s new house, and o. M. Snow with gang of men are blasting for the cellar.
Connecticut western news., 1893-03-16
CLAYTON

MT and Mrs Elterich were in New York part of last week and returned to Canaan Thursday evening and, the roads being impossible, they were obliged to remain in Canaan until next day, when force of men from this place turned out and opened the road.
 The new building at the clay-works is fast going up. The barn, which for merly was used for the work horses at the clay bed, is remodeled into work shop and storehouse for tools, chemicals etc., to be used in the manufacture of tile, A machine for pressing brick has been purchased from firm in Wash ington, D. O., who were iE the brick business and failed. An expert in the business, James Matchet, of St. Louis, Mo-, was sent there to take it to pieces, bring it here and set it up. They will soon be ready to make tile.
 The changes in residence here, so far as heard from, are as follows: Ernest Hart will move into the house of his father-in-law; John Decker will occupy the rooms he vacates; Frank Curtiss will move into the house vacated by Decker and work for G. A. Mcintyre; Byron Rood will remove to his new home north of Hiram Miller's, and Wm. Sardam has rented his house here. Cal win E. Barnes has rented the Deming farm of Henry Sheldon for the grass for his teams. Albert Barnes will occupy a part of the Deming house and drive team for his uncle Calvin. Hiram Cur tis will then occupy the whole house whore he now lives.
 Mrs George Rood was sick enough to call doctor Saturday evening She was threatened with fever, but is better at this writing.
 Mrs Wm. Ferguson has been quite poorly for several days with asthma.
 The doctor has been all almost daily visitor at Calvin Barnes for several weeks. Each member of the family has been sick in that time.
 Harry Lyles is visiting his par ents ir Brooklyn, N. Y.
Connecticut western news., 1893-03-16
LETTERS FROM THE PEOPLE.
Town Hall Improvements.

The town hall question was settled last week and I understand the town is to purchase the property, and make improvements for which 5000 was ap- propristed. It comes to my knowledge also that only about S700 is to be used for the purpose Of repairs. It also is pretty generally believed that only very little of this money is to be laid out on the floor. In talking this matter over with the young people of the town 1t seems to be the unanimous opinion of the youger portion that especial at- tention should be paid to the floor part of the town hall proper. The town will be able to rent the hall for dances a great many more times if they would lay new floor and good one. Hav- ing been interested in some of the dan. ces which have taken place here I can say that many proposed dance at town hall has never materialized on account of the miserable condition of the floor TOT dancing purposes. The extra rev enue which would result from the in. creased number of leases, from this one source, would lay the floor in short time. It seems to me, and to the peo. pie whom I have talked with on this subject, that the way to expend thi: S700 or 5000 on the hall, with the best prospect of early returns, would be tc put in new floor, increase the stage accommodations, get piece or two o scenery and procure something comfort able for the people to sit on; then go ahead with the decorations. I merely state this as suggestion to those hay ing the matter in charge.
 A. YoUNeoNE.
Connecticut western news., 1893-03-16
Mad Horses.

Edward Monroe, of Boardman's Bridge. has been obliged to kill horse valued at S20O. The horse was bitten through the nose by the Waterbury mad dog that ran through here on the 20th of January. Recently the horse was seized with violent spasms and acted like dog and made noises like those uttered by dog. When a stick was held in front of the horse, he would leap madly toward it. The symptoms were decidedly hydrophobic, and Wednes- day the horse was killed. MT Disbrow, who lives on the Northrop farm in Lanesville, was also obliged to kill this week horse that showed signs of mad ness.-New Milford Gazette.
Connecticut western news., 1893-03-16
HUNTSVILLE and SOUTH CANAAN.

Mrs Seth Morris is spending a little time with East Canaan friends.
 Miss Belle Judd has been on the sick list for the past week. Lulu Scoville has also been seriously ill but is now improving.
 By the premature explosion of blast at the quarry at East Canaan W. W. Dean came very near losing his right hand. He is at home and will probably remain here for some time to come, as his hand is very badly torn, and active work is out of the question.
 H. P. Morse, J. H. Flakes and G. w. Dean spent little time in Hartford last week, going as delegates from Hollen- beck Grange to the Grange meeting in that place held in the interest of Storrs Agricultural School.
 Miss Alice Scoville spent Sunday with her parents in this place,
Connecticut western news., 1893-03-16
Largest Derrick Ever Raised.

Even the mechanical means employ cd in the construction of the edifice known as .'The MscKaye Spectatorium, !" at Chicago, are in themselves novelties. Those of a mechanical turn of mind have been deeply interested in the raising of . large travelling derrick at this build- ing which is to be used to place the roof in position. This derrick is the largest ever raised. It stands 180 feet in height and weighs with it's accessor- ies, abont 70 tons. All the power that it has will be employed in placing in position the 2.2OO, 600 pound steel roof which is to be placed on the building. The raising of this derrick was in itself . feat of great magnitude and it was on- ly successfully accomplished on the fifth attempt. The four proceeding trials were failures on account of the tackle used not having sufficient strength to stand the enormous strain.
Connecticut western news., 1893-03-16
s~h.cr,vs,on Account.

The date on the colored slip of paper with She name of the subscriber shows the time to Smith bjulS9 indicates that Mir Smith has paid for his paper to July s, 1889. It is hoped that Dubscribers 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 hereafter be considered unless presented within thirty days after the payment Is claimed to have beon made, as the receipt of the paper with the date to which the subscription Is paid plainly printed thereon Is prfma facte evil donce of its acceptance as correct.
Connecticut western news., 1893-03-16
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 rene, 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. Trisl bottles free at W. H Camps drug store. Large size Soc. and S1. 00
Connecticut western news., 1893-03-16
THURSDAY, MARCH Is, 1898.

Mcleod is President of the N. Y .dE N. E..
 At the annual meeting of the stock holders of the New York & New Eng land railroad, held at Boston on Tues day, A. A. Mcleod was elected presi- dent of that railroad company.
 On motion of Louis D. Brandeis a resolution was passed that committee of three stockholders (not oficers) be appointed, subject to the call of the president, to investigate the charges of Ratification of accounts m 1891, which are made by ex-President Parsons.
Connecticut western news., 1893-03-16
The main purnose off naint ia

The main purpose of paint is tO preserve; a secondary one to beautify. Wood Is subject to decay, metals to rust, stone 10 scale and crumble. Paint prevents these How well or how long depends on the quality of the paint. good pure hnseed oil paint with the finest turpentine differs and well ground colors. Is known as Chiffon brand and it Is only another name for perfection in paints. It is so well and carefully made, that half gallon of it will cover properly almost as much surface as gallon of other paint. Besides this. 1t preserves from decay for a longer time any material 1t covers, It has a good solid body. gives a beautiful gloss to the work, and earns admiration wherever 1t is used. Only reliable dealers sell 1t. You can make an arrangement with them that they will allow you what you paid for all unopened packages which you return In good condition. Thus you have no paints for future genera tions to stumble over In the cellar If you want to paint your house economically and well and not have to paint again for years, use Chtltou.
 oAnsea fAias e., Kew yssk Aad yestsa.
Connecticut western news., 1893-03-16
HIM R ROCK.

Harry Dodge left Monday for his new position with the Salisbury Cutlery Handle Go. at Salisbury.
 The measles are leaving us; the hard colds are departing; and spring is com ing, (some time), what more can we want?
 R. B. Follett, of Sheffield, Mass, was in town over Tuesday.
 Mss Annie Crowley left for Phila- delphia where she will remain several weeks.
 A large force of men were kept busy for few days past shov cling snow on the different roads leading out of the village.
Connecticut western news., 1893-03-16
A LEADER.

Since it's first introduction, Electric Bitters has gained rapidly in popular favor, until now it is clearly in the lead among pure medicinal tonics and alter atives- containing nothing which per mits it's use as beverage or intoxicant. it is recognized as the best and purest medicine for all ailments of stomach. liver or kidneys.-It will cure sick headache, indigestion, constipation, and drive malaria from the system. Satis- saction guaranteed with each bottle or the money will be refunded. Price only t0c. per bottle. Sold by W. E.. OAmp.
Connecticut western news., 1893-03-16
nIsTRIOT of Salisbury, ss. Probate Court
 b March 14th. 1898.

D March 14th. 1893.
 Estate of Catherine Selleck. in trust, late uf Salisbury. in said district, deceased.
 The Trustee on said estate having exhibit ed his account with said estate to Oct. 1st 1892 to this Court for allowance. 1t is
 Ordered-That the 24th day of March A. D. 1898, at one o'clock in the afternoon, al the probate office in Salisbury be and the same is assigned for hearing on the allow ance of said account, with said estate, and. this court directs the said Trustee to cite all persons interested therein to appear at said time and place, by publish. ing this order in some newspaprr published in Litchfield County, and having a circula- ton in said district, and by like publication in the Daily Stamford Advocate, a newspaper published fin the Town of Stamford, County of Fairfield, at least five days before the day of said hearing.
 Attest, DONALD T. WARNER Judge.
Connecticut western news., 1893-03-16
Le0dL Notices.
DIsTRICT of oaanan ss. Probate c

nISTRICT of Oaanan ss. Probate Court lI March 3rd, 1898.
 Estate of Ellen l.. Beach, late of North Ca naan in said District, deceased.
 The court of probate for the district oi Canaan hath limited and allowed months from the date hereof for the creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims for settlement Those who neglect to present their accounts properly attested, within said time, will bt debarred a recovery. All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make immedi ate payment to
 EDMUND D. LAWRENCE, Administrator. Post office address, Canaan, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1893-03-16

Street-car drivers and others who are constantly exposed to all kinds of weath- CT, and cannot find time to lay by, should ever bear in mind this plain fact that Dr Bulls Cough Syrup cures coughs and colts. It is unequaled.
Connecticut western news., 1893-03-16
Goats and Jackets.

The most stylish garments at prices which seem Impossible would be impossible if we want ed a profit. Less Mdn cost will satisfy us. An opportunity you can t afford to miss if you need coat either this winter or next.
Connecticut western news., 1893-03-16
naws Respecting Newspaper-.

nAws Respecting NeWsPapeKs, Printed for the benefit of those who think mat ordering paper stopped sbsolves them from paying up srrearages:-
 "If subscribers refuse or neglect to take their paper from the post-ofhce to which they are di- Rected they are held responsible until they have settled their bills and ordered their papers discon- tinued.
 ss5ubscribers who do not give express notice to the contrary are considered as wishing tocoutinue their subscriptions.
 .'If subscribers order the discontinuance oftheir paper the publishers may continue to send them antfl all arrears are paid
Connecticut western news., 1893-03-16

The vast success of our Un- derwear sales is due to perfect grasp of the business. Our en- tire Muslin Underwear business IS unusual in advantages of va riety, price and qualities.
 Notwithstanding the very large quantity of carefully made garments that have been distrib. uted, the assortment remains practically unbroken.
Connecticut western news., 1893-03-16

larger flow of maple syrup is to be ex- pected after winter of steady cold than after \ se~stn of changeable weather. The maple sugar makers are in good spirits, and look forward to bountiful returns both from Na- ture and Uncle Sam.
 Honesty is the best policy, because 1t is the only policy which insures agai nst loss Of character.-Century Magazine.
Connecticut western news., 1893-03-16
The Fur Situation.

In little while, a oery little while, we must store what Furs remain on hand. We don't qoGnt Co store c single piece. Rather make the prices so little that you'U take the things. We've tried to do it. Neck Scarfs, Capes, Muffs, all are lower priced, probably, than you ever saw them before.
Connecticut western news., 1893-03-16

Lans's Family Medicine. Moves the bowels each day. In or. der to bs healthy this is necessary.
Connecticut western news., 1893-03-16
E.FHUhT AND H' COMPANY;
 GREAT Altera tion al e!

The great sale surges into the third week with headway un- checked and attractions as many as ever.
Connecticut western news., 1893-03-16
Muslin Underwear.

many as ever.