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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-12-08
Beware of Ointments for Catarrh That
Contain Mercury

As mercury will surely d stroy the sense of small
and completely derange the whole system Nbsn
entering II through the mucous surfaces Sucb
articles should never be used eXcept on nrascri,,
lions from reputable physicians. as the DAMAGE
they VIII do Is ten fold 10 the good YOU can nos
sloly derive from them. Halls Catarrh Cure
manufactured by f. j. Cheney A % Tola3o -
contains no mercury, and is taken internalIv
acting directly upon the blood aud mucous sur
faces OF the system In buying Halls Catarrh
cure Oe sure you get the genuine Ii is taken in
ternally' acting directly upon the blood and mn
cous surfaces OF the system. IN buying Halls
ttArrh Cure 0e sure You get the genuine Ii is
J. Cheney Co. Testimonials free -
20 sold by druggists, price IS cents Der hottie
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-12-08

II there ever was a specific for any one com
plant then Carriers Little Liver Pills are a sra
cinc for Sick Headache, and every woman sho1id
know this. They are not only positive curs
but a sure preventive if taken When the approach
Is felt. Carers Little Liver Pills act dirertIv on
the liver and bile. and in this way remove the
cause OF disease without first making YOU sick nv
weakening purge, II you try them YOU will
not be disappointed.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-12-08

Prof. Barrett OF St. Lawrence county v
speaking OF pulmonary diseases. saws: MOT ona
death OCCURS now where twenty died before
Downs Elixir was known. over ff v wears 81
constant success places Downs Elixir at the head
OF the long list Of cough remedies
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-12-08
BrattIeboro Souvenir Calendar

Sent by mail at 30 cents each. or two for 50 cents
Twelve large views of Bratteboro
4 T. ATWOOD
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-12-08

The Brooks House Hack and Coupe
Line
Is now under one management and is prepared
60 carry passengers to and from all trains and TO
all parts OF the village. Orders may be given by
telephone to the Brooks House. coupe stand on
Main street, or al the Brooks House stables AL
baggage carried free. We shall strive by prompt
and courteous service to merit the public patron
age. H o. CooLIDeE
silver Plated Knives. Forks and spoons
This year We lead them all in quality and price
and sell you the best knives and forks for s. so
dozen Come m and See our new patterns
VAN Doors q NORRIS
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-12-08
Amer the Ball.

After the ball is over.
After The play Is done.
O1t IN the chilly night air.
Many cough : begun
many a cold has been taken
Leaving a crowded hall
rake Anglers Petroleum Tshlats
After the ball. ''''
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-12-08

Mandrake Bitters use hAAtsrs
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-12-08
HOME NEWS.
meteorological Record .

wsEE E>pao THURSDAY EVENING, Dec. 1893
Connecticut western news., 1893-03-09
THE CONFEDERATE SPY.

A large and appreciative audience crowded the town hall to its fullest ca- pacity on Friday night to witness the performance of the play, ''The Confed- crate Spy" Although extra seats were brought in a large number of people had only standing room. The play is a drama of five acts. It is story of love and WET. Maud Bradley, young southern lady and George Waterman, a northerner, n ear whose home Miss Brad ley has been at school, are engaged lov- CTS, whose marriage is delayed by the war. George Waterman and Phillip Bradley, Miss Bradley's brother. join the Union and Rebel armies respective ly. Bradley is captured as 8 spy and condemed to be shot George Waterman, however, allows him to escape and thus gets into trouble himself, being in fact, condemned to death. The final result is that nobody is shot George and Maud are to be be married, Phillip and George are reconciled. and the play closes with very beautiful and effective tableau, in which George and Phillip appear shak- ing hands over the bloody chasm, 7" soldiers in blue and grey, and ladies are grouped around, and above all, stands a beautiful Goddess of Liberty, h Gre elan costume, holding aloft the United States shield.
 The play was we'll acted, especially for an amateur company. Miss Marcel la Farley, who impersonated Maud Bradley, and MT Thomas Martin, who assumed the role ot the Spy, deserve special commendation. The humorous element of the play was we'll sustained by H. s. Wilson as Sockery Schneidel- becker and by Mir Trimble Foster as the 'gemman of color," who never fail ed to excite laughter at their antics, even while the other players were engaged in the most serious business. Miss Jessie Turner as Nora McLeggin. and Daniel Lorrigan as Policeman Mulgarry, rem dered their parts to perfection, brogue included. Miss Nellie Miller as Mrs Waterman, and J. B. Marvin as George Waterman, did we'll yet we think they should have expressed little more pathos. H. H. Mason as Major General Banks, U. s. A, was an ideal officer in his splendid uniform and he acted his part with becoming dignity. H J. Bissell as Col Willard, U S. A., and E. J. Beers as Rebel Aid d-de- Camp, we'll sustained their parts. The orchestra was prevented from being present by railroad accident.
 The play held the eager attention of the audience to the last, and the mani festations of pleasure and amusement were frequent and very marked. Many incidents were really very thrilling and dramatic, and, as whole. the play was very suggestive of the time of the war of the Rebellion and of the life of sol dier.
Connecticut western news., 1893-03-09
A NIGHT of TERROR.
Two Portland Ladies and Two Men Ca
 ried to Sea In an Open Boat.

Two Portland Ladies and Two Men Car
 ried to Sea In an Open Boat.
 Friday morning two Portland ladies staying at the Lawson House, Harps- well, accompanied by two young men, one of them graduate from the college at Montreal, left Harpswell in an open boat for the city. The southeast storm of the previous night had evidently blown itself out, and there seemed to be signs of clearing weather. The party reached Portland in safety, although they found the sea heavy, for the wind was strong enough to bring them along quickly.
 The party stayed in town but short time, as they desired to get back to Harpswell before night set in. If they had possessed much knowledge of navi- gation in these parts they might have seen that the wind had shifted back into the northeast quarter, and that the signs were good for tough storm. But they started off, thinking they would have no trouble. Before they had been out very long the wind arose as they reached the open places where the sea had a sweep, the boat began to labor and the s1tuatlon became serious.
 In maneuvering the boat a heavy sea smashed the rudder, and for a few mo. ments the boat narrowly escaped swamp ing. Before the control was obtained the boat was swept out beyond the line of the islands, and then a most perilous voyage began. The boat shipped seas, and it required the constant efforts of all hands to bail out. At times it seemed as if each moment would be the last that the frail craft would remain afioat, tossed as she was at the mercy of the storm. The hours passed as if they were ages. The bowling northeast wind drove the boat before it, and darkness gath cred, night came on, and the four occu- pants of the boat, never expecting to see home again, still strove to keep their boat afoat and to keep up their courage
 About o'clock Saturday morning, after being exposed for thirteen hours, drenched all that time to the skin and more or less bruised and battered by the pitching of the boat, the great waves tossed them into Simonton's cove, just beyond Fort Preble. They were com pelled to leave their boat and wade al- most up to their necks before reaching land, where they dropped on the beach.
 As soon as they could gather strength they sought the first place of shelter, fisherman's house, and aroused the in mates, who furnished them dry clothes, wrapped them in blankets and gave them thorough warming, and later in the morning they came to town in one of the barges that run from the cape to the city. Their friends at Harpswen supposed they were safe in town, and their friends in Portland supposed they were in Harpswell. Some of the party are suffering from the exposure. It was a narrow escape from death and night of terror to all concerned.-Portland (Me.) Press.
Connecticut western news., 1893-03-09
Willie Holcomb is now clerk in Fuller & Peet's store.

Willie Holcomb is now clerk in Fuller & Peet's store.
 --Erastus Holcomb sold wagon-load of tobacco to Victory O. Beers yesterday.
 The Housatonic ticket office has been moved into the telegraph office on account of the leaky roof.
 The Canaan Lime Go. will build another kiln and have already common ced work on the foundation.
 Rev T. s. Bond will preach ser mon on St. Patrick, the Apostle of Ire land. Sunday night in the M. E. church.
 Mir George w. Eaton states that he has measured the snow in the woods, and he finds 1t on the dead level from 38 to 40 inches deep. Winsted Citizen.
 The first Spring poem we have re- ceived this season proves to be poem on Winter. We'll, that's proper inas- much as "Winter fingers in the lap of Spring." although it may not be prop CT LOT w lub6T bO uO SO.
 "A freight train on the P. R. x NE. was wrecked near Lloyd, N. Y. last Sat urday. A broken wheel caused the dis aster. Two cars were thrown down the embankment and several others were derailed No one was injured but all trains were delayed several hours.
 H-From Saturday night until Monday morning the P R. & N E. road was vir- tually blocked with snow west of Lake vile. The Boston express trains due here at Al a. m. Sunday morning and at the same hour Monday morning both reached here about o'clock Monday morning. The Washington night ex- press on Saturday evening was annull- ed.
 NThe rear car of the P. R. & N E. passenger train due at Canaan at 2.35 p. m.. jumped the track on the embark ment east of Lakeville last Friday. The car crossed two bridges on the ties but on entering the cut the draw-bar part ed and the car swung crosswise the track, breaking both trucks and striking the bank with such force as to sbatter all the windows and hurl the passengers from their seats. Mrs Ellis, of Lake vile, was thrown against the side of the car and received a severe cut on her head. The other passengers escaped without injury, but were thoroughly frightened. Tine Confederate Spy" and the rest of the Lakeville Dramatic Club were in the car. If you don't think they were "skeered," ask Tom Norton.
Connecticut western news., 1893-03-09
An Antiuuity of Canaan

It will doubtless interest our read CTS of antiquarian tastes to know that the town cash book, which was bought for the use of the town of Canaan in 1773, is still extant and was used in this town down to 1865. The entries begin in January 1773. at which time Capt Isaac Lawrence was treasurer. Several of the first items are charges against the town for taking care of and "doctering Phebe the black woman" and her chil- dren. A part of the book is in the handwriting of John A. Beckley, tLe father of the editor of tbe NEWS. who was town clerk for number of years. In turning over the pages one comes across the signature of ''Squire" Forbes and sees the we'll known old Canaan names of Douglass, Dunning, Watson, Fem, Adam, Ensign, Dean, Lawrence, Stevens, Burrall, Russell and many more. Some of the handwriting is beautiful in it's precise neatness. It is bound in white parchment This book should be kept in some secure place for relic, if for nothing else.
Connecticut western news., 1893-03-09
Mad Dog Scares.

Scarcely a day passes in New York and vicinity, or in fact in any of our large towns, but that some dramatic in- cident is chronicled in the daily press with mad" dog as the heavy villain in the cast. Though in many of these cases, we might say in nearly all of them, the dog is no more mad than its prosecutors, still as so many injuries arise from these scares the matter should seriously command the attention of our oity authorities. It has been shown that the existing regulations and mode of doing away with the CUTS of the street are well nigh useless. The situation calls for larger safeguards to protect the public. We would remind those who should know better that human beings treated as many dogs are treated would generally lose their mental bal ance and be liable to become dangerous. Torturing muzzles, constant chaining, neglect in feeding, thirst and many other acts of carelessness on the part of owners all contribute to put the dog in an unnatural condition.
 If the dog is denizen of the street It's peculiar actions attract an excited crowd, and the dog, driven to extremi- ties, loses all control of its passions, and finding every mans hand against 1t uses the only weapon nature has given it to defend itself with.
 The carelessness and ignorance of how much there is in common between the nature of man and brute is largely re- sponsible for the increase of thesy seem ingly rabid dogs. It is the neglected, half starved and persecuted dog who is in special danger of becoming wild.
 In all this great city it is matter of comment that there are so few drinking troughs for horses, and it is a most ex- ceptional case when trough is low enough to allow any but the largest dog to drink from 1t. There is wide scope for philanthropy in this respect.-Forest and Stream.
Connecticut western news., 1893-03-09
Lanes Family Medicine. Moves the bowels each day. In or er to be healthy this is necessary
Sewing on Buttons.

l once heard woman say: Any one can fill tick with straw, but not ono person in twenty knows how to do 1t right I think the same may be said of sewing on buttons. This is my way: Have stout thread, double 1t, tie 8 good knot on end, pass needle through goods, allowing knot to be on the right side of goods exactly under the button. Now pass through button and lay a pin across it so that the thread will pass over pin each time. Sew on the button securely. Now remove pin and pass needle through button and wrap thread four or five times round between button and goods. This forms good neck for the button. Draw needle and thread to wrong side of goods and fasten with three back stitches. This way can be fully recommended for mems pants and overalls and children's uuderwaists. I find buttons sew on right there, even when the garment is worn out-Stock- man and Farmer.
Connecticut western news., 1893-03-09
Charity covers a multitude ot

Charity covers a multitude ot sins-paint multitude of ofimparfections. The better the paint the more effectual- ly are the imperfections concealed and the greater the quantity of them hid from view. Given durability, the best test of paint is the quantity of surface that it will properly cover. Wherever the Chiffon Paints have been tried. it has been found that they effectively cover from from 30 per cent. to 40 per cent more space than like quantity of any other paint. Moreover, being seven times ground in all shades there is an absolute uniformity of color and an ab- sence of streaking particles. They are made with pure Linseed Oil and the best turpentine drier and give a beauti- ful finish. Get pound can and see for yourself.
 chilsen YAiut o., New xork Sud Boston.
Connecticut western news., 1893-03-09
An Enormous Snow-bank.


 The biggest snow-drift in the recollec- tion of the inhabitants of that portion of the town is to be seen on the west branch of lower South street, and is attracting many sight-seers. Commencing at the residence of John Shanks the snow IS banked upon the road in one solid mass to an average height of over ten feet, as far as Thomas Alymer's. The apex of this mountain is in front of the Delafon- taine and Kennedy places, where the head of person standing on the drift is on level with the caves of the roofs The snow is packed so hard that 1t is very good walking all along, and it re- minds one of travelling on the elevated roads in New York, as you can look right into the rooms on the second floor of the houses Most of the door-yards are al most entirely free from snow, the side of the drift being as abrupt as a preci- pice. The probable cause of the bank ing up of such an enormous amount of snow along this stretch of road is the row of hemlock trees along the west side of the street which break the force of the wind. Judging from present ap pearances the street will not be open for travel in several weeks. ks.-Litchfeld Enquirer.
Connecticut western news., 1893-03-09
LETTERS FROM THE PEOPLE.
w hat is the Matter?

Editor Of NeaoS
 I wish to call the attention of the town fathers, through the columns of your valuable paper. to the excentrici- ties of the latter day winters. What is the matter9 Has someone been fooling with the Isothermal lines? Have we been robbed of some territory on the north? Are we not already too far from the Berkshire Hills to ever amount to much? I dislike to reflect upon our very respectable neighbors north of us. Has our town moved? Possible, but hardly probable. A word to the wise, &c, &c. U.
Connecticut western news., 1893-03-09
POINTERS.

H. D. Sisson offers several full blood Jersey COWS for sale. See adv
 Collector Richmond has issued his annual proclamation to North Canaan tax payers. Read it.
 A Morgan mare, canopy top buggy and new harness are offered for sale by Mrs Turner, of Amesville. See adv.
 B. Hollister & Son are offering spe- cial attractions and prices in spring and summer ginghams, satines and prints. See adv.
Connecticut western news., 1893-03-09
TAX NOTICE!

All persons liable to pay taxes laid on list of 1892, in the town of North Canaan, are hereby notified that will meet them on Sat urday, March 25. 1893, at the post office in East Canaan from a. m. until l2 m. Also on Monday, March 27, at Fuller Peet's store. Canaan, from a. m. until p. m. for the purpose of receiving said taxes. Three fourths of one per cent per month will be ad- ded to all taxes remaining unpaid after May 1, 1898. JozH G. RICHMOND, Collector. Dstsd North Canaan, March S, 1928.
Connecticut western news., 1893-03-09
BORN.

WEAvER-In this village, Feb. 22, a son to
 Henry 8. Weaver
 WBIPPLE-At Pine Meadow, March 1, a son to Rev and Mrs Reuben B. Whipple. GIIL-At winsted, March 9th, twin daughters
 to MT and Mrs Ritchard Gill. Weight of the two, just 15ll pounds. HEEDs-At Winsted, March 4th, son to Mir and Mrs Thomas H. Needs, weight Il lbs FERRY-At Clayton, Mass, Mar. 6, son to MT and Mrs Porter Ferry. MoCUE-At Lakeville, March 1st, son to MT and Mrs Edw McCue.
Connecticut western news., 1893-03-09
The HOusatonic Lease.

The demurrer of the defendants in the suit brought by Francis A. and Creda E White, of New York, holders of Hous- atomic preferred stock, to have the lease of the Housatonic to the Consolidated road declared invalid, and that it be cancelled, has been argued in the U. s Circuit Court at Hartford George D. Watrous, of New Haven, appeared for the Consolidated road and Simeon E. Baldwin for the HousatoEic. Decision was reserved.
Connecticut western news., 1893-03-09
Must be in Eggstacy.

Editor 0f Lbe Neaos: ..
 How is this for hens this severe cold winter? We have 30 hens and have got from them 1282 eggs in the three months of December. January and Feb- ruary. l.. $. PARSONS, Sheffied, Mass, March 7th, 1893
Connecticut western news., 1893-03-09
DI ED.
MUNDnY-At Ct Harrington, Mass, March {

MUNDRY-At Ct Burlington, Mass, March 9,
 Peter Mundry, aged 72. LERoY-At Ashley Falls. Mass, March 9th, Albert LeRoy, aged 67. WRIaHT-At Van Deusenville, Mass, March
 5, Miss Ella Wright, aged 32. vANBENscoTEN-At Millerton, N. Y., Feb 24,
 Egbert Van Benscoten, aged 66. BARNEs-At Roxbury, Conn.,, Feb. 23, Ashel
 T. Barnes, aged 78 years and months. LAMsoN-At Russell, Mass, Mar. 2, Mrs Julia
 Lamson, aged 78 years. KENT-At Kent, March 1st, of typhoid fever,
 George Kent, aged 19 years.
Connecticut western news., 1893-03-09
Beware of Ofntm ents for Catarrh shas
 Contain M Mercury,

as mercury will surely destroy the sense of smell and completely derange the whole sys- tenn when entering 1t through the mucous surfaces. Such articles should never be used except on prescriptions from reputable phy- sians, as the damage they will. do is ten fold to the good you can possibly derive from them. Halls Catarrh Cure, manufactured by F. J. Cheney & Co.,, Toledo, O., contains no mercury and is taken internally, and acts directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the system. In buying Halls Catarrh Cure be sure you get the genuine. It is taken internally, and made in Toledo, Ohio, by F.. J. Cheney q Go.
 ~Iold Sy pYsesists, 7s ssass.
Connecticut western news., 1893-03-09
WEIR E IN Dead Earnest

When we make the statement that we are in position to supplyyou with Goldwatches, Gold and Plated Jewelry, Solid Silverware, Plated Ware, Artistic Clocks, Gold Pens and Pencils, Etchings, Picture Frames, spectacles and Eye Glasses of almost every description, and can probably save you time, trouble and money. Time costs money in business. We didn't take the time and trouble to write this ad just for fun. It's business matter with us and we believe that if you ponder carefully upon the meaning of our statement to the ef- feet that we can save you time, trouble and money, you will look at the matter in the same manner as ourselves.
 Come and See Them
 F. R. COLLIN, Agt.
Connecticut western news., 1893-03-09
FOR SALE.

Cow "Betsey Jane" full blood Jersey, Q years, in milk since Jan. 1st, price $40. Five qts. of her milk have made pound of butter at different times. Cow "Betsey Ann," full blood Jersey, 6 years old, daughter of above, calf due April 18th, price S55. Cow "Mc. L." full blood Jersey, years, given milk since Christmas, price $40. half blood Jersey COW, years, calf due April 9th, price s45
 H. D. SESSION,
 Mill River Mass.
Connecticut western news., 1893-03-09
Gov ExPcuted.

William L. Coy, the murderer of John Whalen, was hanged at 1041 a m. last Friday in the jail at Pittfeld, Mass.
Connecticut western news., 1893-03-09
MARRIED.

sTEDMAN-sHARP-At the Methodist Episco- pal parsonage in Millerton, N. T., Feb. 25th, by the Rev W. O. Oliver, Truman Stedman, of Canaan, Ct., to Emma Sharp, of New Britain, Ct.
Connecticut western news., 1893-03-09

The charming town of Dijon is cele- brated for some time honored and curi- ous industries-pills, mustard and gin gerbread
Connecticut western news., 1893-03-09

"None better" MT Thomas Buckley writing from the Iron Works, Elm St., Troy, N. Y., says: "Dr Bulls Cough Syrup is one of the finest cough syrups for colds. None better. always use 1t '"
Connecticut western news., 1893-03-09
$l2,OOO.

worth of goods all bought with in short time (no job lots among them) at prices very much below cost.
 They must be turned into money in the next 30 days. This is the greatest opportunity ever offered to purchase new and desirable footwear at much less than the real value.
 Call early before the assort- ment is broken.
Connecticut western news., 1893-03-09
DRESSMAKING.

I shall open Dressmaking Establishment at my house March 9th, having secured the services of a competent cutter and filter.
 MRS GEO. H. BLoDGET,
 Ashley Falls, Mass.
Connecticut western news., 1893-03-09
WANTED!

A young man to learn the grocery and crockery business. Must be able and willing to work, and have a determination to make something of himself. To such one I offer a situation with plenty of work and all the assistance I can render. Address in own hand writing, or call in person.
 GILBERT l.. HART,
 West Winsted, Conn
Connecticut western news., 1893-03-09
FOR SALE.

A Morgan mare, good roader, safe for a lady to drive weight about 300, also canopy top buggy and new harness. MRS TURNER, F. O, Falls Village.
Connecticut western news., 1893-03-09
FOR SALE.

House and one acre of land situated in Falls Village, on road leading to Salisbury. For particulars, address,
 MRS. k. H. PECK,
 52 Wadsworth St., Hartford Ct