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Connecticut western news., 1893-11-02
MURDER!

A P., R. & N. E. Employee Killed for
 His Weeks Wages Boarded in Ca
 naan and Watched the Bridge at
 Chapinville.
 The body of Lawrence White, bridge tender, was found in the watchman's s shanty at the east end of Chapinville trestle, four miles west of this village, on Tuesday morning. The door of the shanty had been broken in and White lay wrapped up in blanket which had been set afre. One arm was burned to char and the face was bruis- ed. On the floor lay large stone. Monday was payday and it is supposed White was murdered for his weeks wages. The perpetrator of the crime did not get this however as MT White had left his money with Mrs Dan Suli- van, of Canaan, the lady he boarded with. Coroner Higgins was summoned and decided that the man had been murdered by unknown parties. There is no clue to the murderer and he will probably go unhung. MT White was B years old and has four little children living in Poughkeepsie.
 Mir Whites watch and chain were missing which points strongly towards foul play.
Connecticut western news., 1893-11-02
NOT TO BE PUBLISHED.

Last Thursday night lively party of four couples of young people from East Canaan and Canaan Valley attended a social ball given at the hall in Monterey. Mass. They left East Canaan about 6 D. m. and with the assistance of num- Der of tn horns proceeded to make music for themselves and for the people along the road. At one place they were hailed by 8 number of men who excitedly asked "Where is the fire?"
 When about mile from Monterey it was discovered that the wagon had flat wheel, done in passing over the apology they call road up there. The gentlemen were, in consequence, com pelled to get out and walk the remain der of the way. They arrived at the hall shortly after 9 o'clock and pro- ceeded to enjoy themselves in dancing. About midnight an excellent supper was provided at the hotel of which about forty couples partook, after which they returned to the hall and continued to "trip the light fantastic" up to about 4 30 in the morning. Then our party adjourned to the hotel to wait for daylight and the village black smith, for it was necessary that the wheel should be repaired before they could return. As soon as it was day light the blacksmith was called up and was soon at work. While waiting for him the party amused themselves by viewing the natural scenery, getting breakfast at the hotel, playing whist and telling stories of similar occurrances.
 About 10 o'clock in the morning the wheel was sufficiently repaired that the blacksmith "thought they could get back to East Canaan all right if they drove careful" and the company started. In turning the sharp corner between the Congregational church and the post office. before they had got out of the village, the wheel, without aoord of warning. suddenly gave way and went all to pieces. The lady and gentleman in the rear seat were pitched uncere- moniously into the middle of the street and by almost miricle escaped with out any injury, and picked themselves up and made merry over the accident All then went back to the hotel to await developments and see what could be done toward getting home. After a while another wheel was procured>and they again started. They succeeded little better with this one and actually got little this side of Hartsville be- fore the new wheel got tired out. They then stopped and secured the services of lumber-box wagon which carried them safely home, arriving there about 4 o'clock Friday afternoon.
 Nevertheless they all say they had first-rate time and are going again some time.
 The horns were conspicuous by their silence on the return trip. B. c.
Connecticut western news., 1893-11-02
POINTERS.

Overcoat lost. See adv.
 Read D. W. Manvel & Co.'S business card.
 Notice the bicycle bargains offered on this page.
 Special sale of dress goods and cloaks at Hall & Hornbeck's. See adv.
 E. P. Hunt & Go. are creating sen- sation in jackets, capes and furs. See adv.
 House, barn and store for sale at Falls Village. See B. s. Browns ad- vertisement.
 The variety and extent of A. W. Par sons' stock of general merchandise will attract legion of customers. See adv.
 1.-The Old Oaken Bucket" hung in the we'll years ago. Nowadays we don t use the old well-sweep. Burget & Lew is keep the latest devices for getting water out of a we'll. Read their adv and see about hardware.
Connecticut western news., 1893-11-02
4 WARNING TO COMRADES.

It has been we'll known by most peo- pie for some time past that the pension department has sent out spies or aetec- lives looking up pensioned soldiers as to their disabilities, and finding out as nearly as they could whether they in reality were deserving of pensions, etc. A short time ago a stranger chanced to call on an old comrade. The stranger claimed to be rich and about to pur- chase large farm in the immediate neighborhood. and perhaps two such farms, cheap for ready cash and at the same time engaged board with the com rade whilst completing arrangements for said farm and making some neces- sary repairs. Comrade No. being very rich was taken into full communion by Comrade No. 2 and all went we'll with the two. No. 1 having in contempla- tion, in the near future, large farm heavily timbered proposes to cut of several hundred cords of wood the com ing winter, and his help must have place to board; therefore No. 2 was just the person to take the responsibil- ity as the one to prepare food and lodg ing, and to act as weekly paymaster Arrangements were being made as speed lily as possible under existing circum- stances. A butcher had been spoken to to be on hand twice week, and as nearly as could we'll be done the time was set that his cart was to make it's first trip, which was to be quite an item to feed 15 hearty woodchoppers through the winter and spring. Friday, Oct. 20 was set apart to pay visit to New York city where lying in wait as free gift from No. to No. 2 was fine span of horses, weighing, by estimate. just 2200 lbs., a splendid team such as would make neighbours ''eyes bleed" The team was to appear in new harness, a free gift from another party, and a pole neap for recently painted carriage was to be given by third, and in fact every thing that could be builded in form of an aircastle was completed.
 THE DOWNFALL. On Monday, Oct.16, No. l wishing to take the early train for Ct. Harrington to complete the farm purchase, was taken to Ashley Falls by No. who waited the return of No. till the five o'clock train arrived. But alas! No. has not been heard from as yet, and all No. l got for boarding with No. nine days, was the overcoat No. l borrowed and wore away. Perhaps it will not be out of place, or saying too much, if we mention that Oomrade No 3 appears home sick. VETERAN.
Connecticut western news., 1893-11-02
DEATH OF MRS. BENNETT.

Mrs Adeline Peck Bennett, wife of MT William Bennett, died at her home in this village last Friday at l. 30 p. m., with typhoid pneumonia and compli- cation of diseases. For a number of years Mrs Bennett had suffered greatly from scrofula or with cancerous sores near her ankles which not only made her very lame but at times confued her to bed, yet notwithstanding every step was painful she did wonderful amount of housework and never would give up and rest until actually compelled to- Her last illness was of brief duration On Sunday, Oct 22, her throat began to be sore. ca Monday or Tuesday tonsilitis manifested itself, and after ward typhoid pneumonia developed which terminated fatally on Friday Her funeral was very largely attended at her late residence last Tuesday at p. m., many relatives and friends being present from out of town. Rev F. w Barnett conducted the services. Inter- ment at the lower cemetery.
 Mrs Bennett was daughter of the late Major c. Peck and Olive Johnson Peck, and was born at Huntsville, Conn.,, Jnly 5, 1920. In early life she married Deacon Charles Kellogg who died a, Canaan in 1865. In 1872 she married MT William Bennett, who survives her She leaves three sisters, Mrs Hunt, oi Lenox, Mass. Mrs Caroline B. King, of Georgia, but at present living at Canaan and Miss Mary J: Peck, of Canaan. She also leaves number of nephews and nieces, and grandnephews and grandnieces.
 Mrs Bennett was remarkably indus trious, kind-hearted and generous wom- an; kind neighbor and friend. and she will be greatly missed not only in her home but in the entire comm unity. Ever since boyhood the writer has ob- served her manifold acts of kindness in providing some entertainment or pleas ure for young people; and in caring for sick or destitute persons or by sending them some delicate food, some flowers, some needed clothing, or by doing something for their comfort. A good woman has gone to her reward.
Connecticut western news., 1893-11-02

Appropriately enough, even in scrub hatcher, footballers try to wipe up the earth with each other.
 Beware. my son, how you firt with the intoxicating cup. The great Goliath was brought down by sling. g.-Boston Transcript.
 Mir Chauncey Depew is credited with having said recently. "A man forms few friendships after the agesof 40 and none at all after 50."
 The ragpicker seldom grumbles. He. of all men, IS content to take things as he finds them -Buffalo Courier.
 The trenometer is device of Dr Quintard, Frenchman, for gauging the trembling of nervous people.
 A poor son of the Emerald Isle ap- piled for employment to an avaricious hunks. who told him he employed no Irishmen, ''for the last one died on my hands and I was forced to bury him at my own charge" "Ah! your honor, , replied Pat, brightening up, ''and is that all? Then you'd give me the place, for, sure, l can get certificate that 1 never died in the employ of any master I ever served"
 A great many people do not learn un- til they are forty-five or fifty that it is dangerous to become confidential with people.-Atchinson Globe. This country will have the privilege before long of witnessing the most re- markable race on record, the contestants being the English Queen Empress and the American, No. 999, locomotives now on exhibition in the Worlds Fair. A large sum of money is wagered on the result and it will be donated to charity, DO matter which side is winner. The drive wheels of the American locomo- tive are 86 inches in diameter and those of the English machine 85 inches.
Connecticut western news., 1893-11-02
And Ne Heed it Not.

Despite the warnings of the prophets women persist in wearing the big spln- maker sleeves. We have already quoted Ezekiel 18th, 8th, as follows: "Woe to the women who sew pillows to all arm holes." What will happen to the obsti- nate and frivolous creatures if they will cling to their puffed sleeves is recorded in the 20th verse of the same chapter: Wherefore, thus saith the Lord God :: Behold, am against your pillows, wherewith ye there hunt the souls to make them fly, and I will tear them from your arms, and will let the souls go, even the souls that ye hunt to make them fy."-Gowanda Herald.
Connecticut western news., 1893-11-02
STATE NE WS.

New Canaan has made large corset man. ufacturing concern an offer which has been accepted.
 What is supposed to be a meteorite has been dug up at Windsor, Conn. It is about 31. feet by 21s feet and IS inches thick with "a knob at one end.
 Only 414t women voted at the recent town election. It is believed that there are 1S5, 900 women in Connecticut who are eligible to become voters.
 The Baptist church at Colebrook has re-or- ganized under the new law.
 Kosky Hodge, of Rivsrton, has returned hame from New Mexico, where he has been for three years past. Superintendent O,Hara, of the Echo Farm creamery at Washington, reports the present shipment of milk at 5000 quarts daily. The price for last month was three cents. An epidemic of diphtheria Is in Norwich and the Roach avenue public school has closed. Seven children and one teacher were attacked with the disease.
 Sherman H. Hill, the New. Milford tobacco packer, holds 400 cases of the 1892 crop. and 240 of the 1891 crop-hne goods. tt. A. Cni- chester & Son. the Danbury packers, hold 500 cases of 1891 and 1892 leaf.
 MerIden church people are making war on the Salvation Army. Court of Common Pleas, Judge Warner, opens at Litchf1eld Tuesday, Nov. 7th. One hundred and seventeen children are now at the Gilbert Home in Winsted. Walter B. Pease. 24, a medical student, liv- ing at Thomaston, committed suicide last week Wednesday by taking strychina. He was a son of Dr W. B. Pease, Of Thomaston, and bright, popular young man.
Connecticut western news., 1893-11-02
The Cat In Ancient Times.

The cat was so very highly regarded in England at one time, both as a rat and mouse catcher, and as an ornament to society, that we find the following salu- tary law passed by one of the princes of Wales:
 If any one steal or kill Cat that guards the Princes Granery, he is to forfeit a milch Eve, it's Fleece and Lamb. Or, as much Wheat as, when poured upon the cat suspended from it's tail, with the head touching the floor, would form heap high enought to cover the tip of the former"
 Though the Welsh had high opinion of the cat. the ancient Egyptians had still highe-, These intelligent and civ ilized peopls treated cats with great dis tinction. It was a crime to kill them, and when they died they received pub lie burial, at which the people mourned, having first shaved off their eyebrows as token of sorrow. The most prominent cats were upon death embalmed in drugs and spices, and cat mummies have been found side by side with those of kings. When Cambyses, the Persian, attacked the Egyptian city of Pelusis, he cunning ly provided his soldiers with cats in- stead of shields. When the host ad- vanced, the Egyptians retired in confu- sion upon discovering that they would be unable to do damage to their enemy without seriously imperiling the lives of vast numbers of cats. And so the city vas taken easily and without the loss of blood or of cat, It cannot be disputed that the ancient Egyptian cats must have enjoyed life very much.-St. Louis Post Dispatch.
 The Mount Vernon association holds the key of the Bastile presented to Wash ington by Lafayette.
 On the body of a notorious brigand recently killed in Turkey was found g4,000 and a notebook which showed he had murdered 192 men.
 A New York cat, whose teeth had been knocked out by a rufian, had a false set made for it by a dentist and wears them comfortably.
 China is about to establish postal system, beginning with the seaports. It is hoped that within 10 years it will be extended throughout the empire.
Connecticut western news., 1893-11-02
Football.

The Canaan Academy football team went to Falls Village Monday and play ed the Hunt school team of that place. Only one half was played. the Hunts having the ball, and the score stood 20 to in favor of the Academy. The Sedgwick Institute eleven will play the Academy eleven here on Saturday of this week. This promises to be good game. The Academy has games scheduled as follows: At Canaan, Nov 4, with Sedgwick Institute; at Canaan, Nov. Il, with Robbins School; at Nor folk, Nov. Is, with Robbins School; at Canaan, Nov. i8. with Hunt School; at Great Harrington, Nov. P, with Sedgwick Institute.
Connecticut western news., 1893-11-02
READING Hrw ENGLAND \, \. cu.
 Poughkecpsic Bridge Route.
Commencing Sunday. October 20, 1898.
 nnfsa v1ar

Commencing Sunday. October 20. 1898.
 oono EAST. Leave Canaan 2.20 a. m. (Daiy Expresa) for Boston. arrive Hartford Ai0. Bos on SIS Leave Canaan Ioas a. m., arrive Hartford 11.50 n. m.
 Leave Canaan IA .45 D. m., arrive Hartford 2.b5 p. m., from Campbell Hall and way points. Leave Canaan 3.52 p. m., arrive Hartford 6.o0 D. m. Leave Canaan TIT p. m, arrive winetcd 500 p. m., from Poughkeelnio, and New York. Leave Canaan lsundays onlyl s.bb ?. m. arrive Hartford 6 2o p. m.
 GOING WEST. Leave Canaan 7.b5 a. m. for New York and poughkeepsie.
 Leave Oanaan $40 n. m, fnr Millerton. Leave Canaan IA 45 D. m for Campbell Hall, connecting at Silvernails for Rhlneolin. Leave Canaan "A. arrive Millerton 6.20 p.m. Leave Hartford 10 2b pm, (Daily Expressror Philadelphia, Baltim, re and Washington, oanaan f225 n. m., arrive maybrook s.O0 a. m., Philadelphia, 7.50 a. m. Leavc Hartford 900 a. m. Sundays onlyl Oa- naan 3.b5 p. m., arrive Campbell Hall 7.20 D. m.
 At Hartford with NY&NK KnR, Y,NH &HRR, Hartford & Valley Divisions. At simsbury and at Pinc Meadow with N ', N Winsted with NHk kH N. Nausa- tuck Division.
 At Canaan with Housatonic h. N; at Killer ton and Mt Riga with Harlem Division N Y O A II IL R R at Boston Corners with HArlem Division N 0 & H R R R. and Y Y A M N n |, at Poughkeepsie with NY "a N n R n; at RhIneciH with N Y O N N. by ferry to Rondout with the Ulster & Delaware R R, at Maybrook with the Lohigh Hudson River Ky; at Campbell Hall with sfo&w Waikiki vallay R R. 0 M. LAwLER. D. Y. KENSKR, Gena Superintendent. Gen1 Pass'G Ag'.
 Hartford, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1893-11-02
ssOu With the New.D

MT Freeman W. Vosburgh, of Tor rington, and Miss May Hamilton, of Torrington, were united in the bonds of Hymen by Justice Herman. at the residence of MT William Shultz, Sunday A number of relatives were present. Miss Hamilton, the bride, was recently employed in Winsted and received di- vorce in the Superior Court at Litch- field last week. k.-Winsted Citizen.
Connecticut western news., 1893-11-02
ATTEMPTED SUICIDE
In Canaan Valley

Monday morning the people of the quiet little place, Canaan Valley, were startled by the report that Charles Granger young married man living there, had attempted to kill himself. He procured rope and going back of Thompson's s cider mill climbed large elm tree and adjusting the rope about his neck jumped off. He was discov- cred, just in time to save his life, by his brother, who rushed out and cut him down and he fell with splash into the river beneath. Jealousy and domestic infelicity said to be the cause of his rash act.
Connecticut western news., 1893-11-02
s1oo REWARD. sIoo

The readers of the CONNECTICUT WESTERN NEWS will be pleased to learn that there is at least one dreaded disease that science has been able to cure in all its stages, and that is Catarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure is the only pos- itive cure now known to the medical fraterni- ty. Catarrh being constitutional disease, requires a copstltutional treatment. Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally, acting di- rectly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the system, thereby destroying the founda- ton of the disesse. and giving the patient strength by building up the constitution and nature In doing its work. The pro- prietors have so much faith in It's curative powers that they offer One Hundred Dollars for any case that 1t fails to cure, Send for list of testimonials.
 F. J. CHENEY & Co.,, Toledo, Ohio.
 1rSold by Druggists, 75 O.
Connecticut western news., 1893-11-02
A TriaIf0 Them

''I hate to see Johnny growing up so fast, said Mrs Bloobumper. "Child- hood is so sweet"
 ''That is so, said Bloobumper, "bui that isn't the worst of it. We'll have to borrow boy to go to the circus with" -Judua
Connecticut western news., 1893-11-02
Desirable Property For Sale,

Situated at Falls Village, Conn.,, corner of land, Store and Tenement building, good barn. Tenement contains seven rooms. Running water house and barn Store suita- ble for Stove and Plumbing business. Price reasonable. Write to E. H. BROWN,
 Box 198, Winsted, Ct,
Connecticut western news., 1893-11-02

G. D. Langdon, of Copake, has hog which weighs 85l pounds.
 The Hsrpers are said to have on hand more than $50,000 worth of accepted manuscripts.
Connecticut western news., 1893-11-02
ONE MORE.

The Grcst Rock Island Route hos done much in the past six months to inducs immigration to Kansas. Colorado Indian Ter ri,ory and Texas, and any looking for cheap lands and good locations should aend for . new paper issued by that company. It is called the Western Trail. and will be sent free ons rear. Address Editor Western Trail. Chicago.
 JNo. SEBASTIAN,
 General Passenger Agent Chicago
Connecticut western news., 1893-11-02

"Have you an idea? It may be val uable. Is it patentable? Write DUBoIs & DUBoIs, long established Patent Att torneys, Washington, D. 0.
Connecticut western news., 1893-11-02

On Oct. 28th m Ov~rooat was lost between Sabin Ives and the Enst Caraan postoffica. The finder will ba suitably rewarded by leav- ing the same at said postoff1ce.
 VIM. SARDAM
Connecticut western news., 1893-11-02

TIFFANY-At Barkhamsted, Oct. 30, James Tiffany, aged 97. WaKELKR-At Great Harrington, Mass, Oct. 29, Mrs Frank Wheeler, aged 19 years. FoRREsT-At New Marlboro, Mass, Oct 27. Dovid G. Forrest, aged 6S years. HART-At West Cornwall. Oct. 30. Mrs H. c. Hart, aged 53.
 BKNNETT-In this village. Oct. 27, Adeline Peck, wife of William Bennett, aged 73. EDMUNDs-At Wineted. Oct. 28, Minnie, daughter of MT and Mrs William E. Ed munds, aged 6 years. HoTcHKIss-At Sharon Valley, Oct. 3l, Of pneumonia Carrie, daughter of F. A. Hotchkiss, aged 39 years.
Connecticut western news., 1893-11-02
FOR SALE.

House and one acre of land situated in Falls Village, on road leading to Salisbury. For par ticulars, address MRS. E. H. PECK.
 52 Wadsworth St., Hartford, Ct
Connecticut western news., 1893-11-02
BORN.
DIED.

RAYNoR-At West Cornwall. Oct. IT. a daugh-
 ter to MT and Mrs Charles Raynor.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1893-05-05
Death Of Col. Joe ROssOn.

Col. Joe ROsson, one Of
the oldest citizens Of Harde-
man county, died at his home
near Pocahontas this week, in
the Seth year of his age.
Deceased was the Oldest
son of John Rosson, one of
the earliest settlers of this
county. He was the first
deputy sheriff in Hardeman
county, serving under Gen.
j. G. n. Robertson. For a
number of years he acted as
county surveyor, and assisted
in running the first line
through Tennessee for the
Memphis and Charleston rail
road, with which he has been
connected for number of
years as claim agent. He rep
resented this county in the
senate and lower house sever
al times, and was an active
and influential member. For
the past few years his health
has been falling, and he has
remained closely at home.
He was married three times.
A wife and several children
survive him.
No man ever lived in this
county who was more popu-
lar than Joe Rosson. He
commanded the respect AM
esteem of the people to a re-
markable degree. His demise
will be deeply regretted by
an extensive acquaintance,
not only in Hardeman, but
in distant counties and states.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1893-05-05
Murder at Selmer.

SELMER, Tenn, April 29.-Yester-
day Asbury SIpes and Ed Braden left
this place TO play game of cards in
the woods just outside the corpora
ton. 1t is presumed that some trou-
BILE occurred over the game, and Bra
den was found dead with a pistol
shot in his forehead. Subsequent de-
velopments are that Sipes ack1owl
edges the killing of Braden and
claims that it was done in self defense.
Sipes was arrested and confined at
Selmer, and the remains of Braden
were inferred at Selmer this afternoon.
Both Brade1 and Sipes are of good
families, and the tragedy is the cause
of general regret in this community.
There are no threats OF summary
vengeance upon Sipes.-Jackson
Wing.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1893-05-05
Dunlap Springs.

If the people Of Bolivar expect to
enjoy during the summer the healing,
health giving waters of Dunlap, it
is necessary that attention be paid to
the place at once, and some improve
ment made. This is a matter in re-
gard to which the whole town should
feel an interest, and should assist 10
every way possible in putting the old
pleasure resort IN repair. We un-
derstand the ladies will give an Ell
tertalnment at the opera house soon,
proceeds to be devoted TO this pur-
pose. The ladies are always ready
and willing 10 do their part, but now
what do the men propose to do? Our
friends in the livery business are
more directly interested than others,
and We would suggest that they carry
around subscription paper, first lib.
orally contributing themselves, which
OF course they will do.