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Connecticut western news., 1893-12-28
LAKEVILLE.

A large number of people were pres- ent Xmas evening at 'Dr Knights h. stitute to witness an operetta by the children of the imbecile school entitled Carries Xmas" The singing and acting were excellent and Dr Knights orchestra played very fine pieces between the acts After the operetta was performed, the most inter- esting part for the children, in the large gymnasium room, was an lm- | mense Xmas tree which was lighted up ard everyone of the children and all the attendants received an elegant Xmas present off the tree at the hands of Dr Knight Himself.
 Xmas services were held by the Sun- day school children of the M. E. church last Sunday evening consisting of sing ing and recitations. The altar was beautifully ornamented with flowers and palms.
 At St. Mary's Catholic church Xmas services commenced at six o'clock a. m. and continued at intervals throughout the day. The music for the day was very grand. The attendance at all the serv1ces was large.
 A large number of people from abroad spent Xmas day with their relatives and friends here. Among them were: Prof Frank Sanders of New Haven, Dr and Mrs Robert Knight of Amenia Union, Dr Wm. Knight of Sharon, Mir and Mrs | O. F. Potter of Winsted, all guests of Dr G. H. Knight; Miss Sadie Abrams of Wilbraham, Mass, and George Abrams of Hancock, N. Y., guests oi their parents, Rev and Mrs Frank Abrams; Miss Susie Norton of North field, Mass, and MT and Mrs Walter Norton of Lime Rock, guests of MI and Mrs T. l.. Norton and Miss Glars Dakin of Meriden.
 Alfred Heaton went to Ashley Falls last Saturday to spend Xmas with his parents.
Connecticut western news., 1893-12-28
SALISBURY.

Our village schools closed for week. vacation last Friday. The children in the intermediate room furnished gifts, with little assistance, for each other, but particularly for those in the primary room, who took prominent parts in mak. ing the program the success that it was. The tree was well loaded with pretty gifts, and when lighted looked very pretty indeed. Then Santa Claus add ed very much to the pleasure of the lit tie ones. The many parents and friends of the children availed themselves oi the opportunity of hearing the exercises which were very enjoyable.
 F. A. Jewell, of New Hartford, spent Christmas in town.
 Several from our village attended the funeral of Miss Ida Roraback on Satur- day last.
 The Congregational s. s. had their Christmas tree Saturday afternoon al the town hall. The Episcopal S.S. had their Christmas tree and other exercises on Christmas eve in the church.
 Miss Theo. George is home from Waterbury for the holidays; also Miss Gertrude Suydam from Willimatic; Miss Elsie Warner from Rye, N. r.; Miss Grace Warner and Miss B. O. Selleck from Albany; Miss Annie and Miss Lizzie Bennett from Thompsonville, Conn Miss Mary Conklin from East Canaan.
Connecticut western news., 1893-12-28
NElFTON-TRIPP.
A Wedding at North Yakima, Wash.

A Wedding at North Yakima, Wash.
 A rather romantic wedding occurred way out west in the snow burdened woods of the state of Washington on November Is. The contracting parties were Samuel Owen Newton and Miss Edna Tripp both formerly of Now York city. They were married at the little settlement of North Yakima, by the Rev George Mac Kiunon. MT Newton is experimenting lumber industry at North Yakima, which is but small lumber camp. Miss Tripp, now Mrs Newton, has lived in New York until this fall, when she left for Washington to meet her betrothed husband. In tho little settlement of North Yakima Mrs Newton and the Amizonisn cook con- stitute the feminine population. The nearest neighbors are 10 miles dis tant and the nearest post-office 31 miles away. Sam is son of R. O. Newton of Canaan and he aud his plucky young wife have many friends in Canaan who send them congratulations
Connecticut western news., 1893-12-28
HIM E ROCK.

The Methodist Sunday school held their Christmas festivities in the cha pei last evening, 27th inst. The exercises were very interesting, end the chapel was we'll filled with friends.
 The terrible condition of the ro ds prevented many from attending the Fry concert here on Monday evening, hut those who did hear the company were we'll repaid.
 The young people are enjoying the skating on Gillettes pond, this week.
 O. w Barnum has sold his pair of oxen to parties in Dover. N Y. The weight of the oxen on Wednesday, the day of leav ne, was 5560 lbs. one weighing 2690 lbs, the other..2S60 lbs.
 Miss Libbie Rowe, of Bridgeport. is at James Winterbottom'
 Most of our people either entertained friends or spent Christmas day out of town. A number of strangers were seen within our gates over Sunday.
Connecticut western news., 1893-12-28
KENT.

Fred Barclay is at home from Am herst college for the holidays.
 James Brown, of New York, also Ohas Roberts, of Philadelphia, came home to Christmas dinner.
 Mrs B. Demming with her son and daughter, from Sharon. also Mir and Mrs B. J. Soule, of Bridgeport, were at E. Lineburgh's last week.
 The members of St. Luke's Lodge F & A. M. gave their annual supper and ball Thursday evening, 21st. The hall was dressed in it's best and looked un- usually we'll. Festoons of evergreen were suspended from the four corners of the walls to the center from which hung large evergreen bell Wreaths and Masonic emblems were placed over doors and windows, the band stand was adorned with the stars and stripes, and also with Bridgeport orchestra who furnished fine music. The costumes of the dancers were varied, number ap- peared in full dress. At midnight a sumptuous feast was enjoyed by about 175 persons. All present were of the opinion that the annual of '93 was 8 success.
 The Cong1 Sunday school was given Christmas supper at the church par lors on Saturday evening, 23d. There was music and recitations, and @ social time generally. On Sunday morning Rev B. M. Wright preached very ex- cellent sermon and appropriate music was rendered by the choir. In the evening the choir, assisted by others, gave the cantata, Emmanuel" The church was decorated with flags which would perhaps have been appropriate for the nations birthday-however, a wreath on the pulpit and few branches of laurel suggested that it might be Christmas after all.
 Service at Church of Sacred Heart on Sunday evening, also early Monday morning.
 On Christmas day at 10 30 a. m. com munion service was attended at St. An. l drew's. In the evening the church was brilliantly illuminated and we'll filled. The service was for the Sunday school. After the singing of several pretty carols and pleasant talk and Christmas greet ing by the rector came the distribution of presents from the tree which yielded fruit for every boy and girl.
Connecticut western news., 1893-12-28
LegGJ Notices.

nISTRICT of Cornwall, ss. Probate Court, O December 21st, 1898.
 Estate of Zalmon Willard late of Cornwall In said District, deceased.
 Upon the application of Mary L.Webb et. al. praying that an order may be granted by this Court authorizing and empowering Mary l.. webb Executrix and ex-officio Administra- trix an said estate to sell and convey certain real estate belonging thereto as per applica- ton on file more fully appears, it is
 Ordered, that said application be heard and determined at the Probate 0fnce, in Cornwall in said District, on the 4th day of January A. D. 1894 at one o'clock in the after noon, and that notice be given of the pen dency of said application and the time and place of hearing thereon, by publishing the same once in some newspaper having cir culari on in said District, aud by posting a copy thereof, on the public sign-post in the town of Cornwall in said District nearest where the deceased last dwelt.
 GEORGE 0. HARRISON, Judge.
Connecticut western news., 1893-12-28
SOUTH ERN NEW MARLBORO.
mite mild weather of late.

Quite mild weather of late.
 l.. D. filling has a yearling heifer which had a nice calf at the age of IT months and 20 days.
 M. Decker has been quite unfortunate the past few months. Besides the loss of his tobacco crop, he has lost three horses. one COW, and his dog.
 H. w. Palmer & Son have taken time by the foretop and filled their ice house, the ice being about niue inches thick.
 s. Adams and Wellington Palmer have secured plentiful supply of bait fish for pond fishing.
 L.. D. filings hog weighed 413 lbs. Mir filling kept an exact account of what he paid out for feed, meal, etc.. includ- ing cost of pig, and not counting milk, slops, apples, time. and care of said pig, he found. according to the present price of pork, just AS cents in his favor.
 How an old man 90 years old could walk mile and one half, to see his brother, and over steep hill and g very icy, slippery, road the whole distance, and not fall once, is a mystery; and yei Sheldon Norton accomplished tho feat, last Saturday. and was apparently none the worse for it.
Connecticut western news., 1893-12-28
WOODRUFF THOMPSON.

There was very pretty home wedding Monday evening, Dec. IS, 1893. The contracting parties were Phebe Alice Thompson and Fred K. Woodruff, d popular conductor on the Berkshire Div. of the Consolidated road. The ceremony was performed at the resi- dence of the bride. 25 Harriet street.
 Bridgeport, at o'clock by the Rev Ed ward Grier Fullerton, pastor of the Park St. Cong1 church of which the bride is a member. The bride was attired in pearl silk, cut entraiG, trimmed with silk lace and pearl trimming. The maid of honor was Miss Myrtle Thompson, who wore gown of pearl crepon, trim ed with Nile green silk. The best man was Alonzo H. Merrill, brother of the bride. The wedding march was played on the piano by Miss Rena Castle. After the ceremony an excellent collation. was served. There were many presents, among them many pieces of silver. The happy couple left on the l2 45 train for Washington, D. o. There were guests from Westfeld, Danbury. Meriden. State Line, Canaan and Ct. Harrington.
Connecticut western news., 1893-12-28
GREAT HARRINGTON.

At the annual meeting of Cincinnatus lodge of F. & A. M., Fridsy evening, the following officers were elected for the ensuing year: Charles H. Booth, w. M. 1; Clinton B. Coleman, s. w.; John o. Benton, J. w.; Charles ). Burget, treas. i; Isaac R. Prindle, sec'y.; Henry T. Rob- bins, chaplain; Charles J. Potter, mar shal; John N Easland, 8. D.; Louie O. Raifstanger, J. D.; Rufus M. Lane. s s. 1; Edward M. Addis, J. s.; Amos M. Bald win, organist; Will B. Leonard, I. s. i; Gilbert H. Cook, tyler. The installation the evening of January 9th will be pri- vate, with Miles T. Huntington as the installing officer.
 The Southern Berkshire Democratic club held their annual meeting the even- ing of December 2Oth and elected these following officers for the ensuing year: President, J. Fred Whiting; vice presi- dents, John N. Easland. M. Lux, Fred erick Abbey, John McTigue; secretary, Charles w. Ray; treasurer, l.. O. Raif- stanger.
 The next entertainment in the lecture course will be the evening of January 4. Leland T. Powers will impersonate the characters of David Garrick.
 The public and private schools are having vacation until New Years. The selectmen will hold 8 meeting al the District court room to-day to hear | all parties regarding the introduction o1 the wires of the Berkshire Electric Light Company into this village. The 9th anniversary of the marriage of MT and Mrs Col. B. J. Bliss was ob served at their home on South street last week Wednesday evening. A salad | supper was served, and the evening was passed with various amusements. A number of their friends in town were | present.
 Miss Mary Holmes, the teacher of the Seekonk school, had Christmas tree for her pupils Friday afternoon. Pres ents were given and recitations render. cd. About fifteen visitors were present The annual meeting of the Republi can league of Southern Berkshire will be held Monday evening. A republi l can town committee will be chosen at the same time.
 The Sunday school of St. James, Epis. copal church hold their Christmas festi val to-day.
 Fishing through the ice at Long lake is now the favorite sport. The fisher men have good success.
 1 The Misses Nellie Loomis and Elsie Mills are visiting Mrs Willis B. Leonard at Pittsfeld.
 James K. Parker is in poor health and has become 50 exceedingly nervous that it was deemed advisable to take him to private asylum this week.
Connecticut western news., 1893-12-28
NORFOLK.

Ralph I. Crissey is confined to the house with Ia grippe.
 Through the generosity of the Eld- ridge and Battell families several loads of coal, provision, etc., have been dis tributed among the poor.
 MT and Mrs H. Fl. Bridgman are spending Xmas at the Eldridge mansion.
 George Beebe, of New York city, is spending the holidays at M. N. Clark g.. Misses Sara Hollister and Anna Meyer are home for the Xmas vacation. Sunday the Cong'l church was very handsomely decorated with palm branc . es, moss and holly on either side of the pulpit, while in front was large bunch of mistletoe. Rev MT DePeu delivered an excellent sermon on Christ's birth. Robbins Stoeckle, of Yale, is visiting his father, Prof Stoeckle, at "Elmslea. ' The funeral of Denis Foley was largely attended at the Catholic church | on Sunday.
 Prof H. W. Carter is still confined to the house with the grippe.
 On Monday evening the gymnasium was handsomely decorated for the Xmas entertainment with holly, mistletoe and evergreen roping. There were foul trees sparkling with brightness and which in each beautiful doll reached out toward all. At the lower end of the main room was chimney reaching from the floor to the ceiling made en- tirely of bricks filled with candies. Or the mantel surrounding it were stock ings hung waiting the arrival of Santa At the left of the chimney screened by a curtain was large mounted reindeer As Santa Claus emerged from the chimney out came the deer drawing g sledge filled with presents, amidst { shower of snow. Santa from his looki evidently came from the cold, colo climes, and as each child's name wa, called gift, brick and an orange wa. received with Santa's best wishes. Al the onset MT DePeu spoke briefly O what day they were celebrating, aftel which the school sang. During tho whole, three pieces of Severn's orchestra ! of Hartford, rendered fine music. At the close three cheers were heartily giver for the Eldridge ladies, as the entire expense was borne by them.
 At the annual meeting of Western Star Lodge, F. & A. M., the following officers were elected and will be pub l licly installed at Academy hall Wednes day night, after which they will adjourn | to the Stevens House for an oyster sup per: W. l. Egleston, W. M; E. l. Cole, s. w.; H.A. Stanard, J. w; J N. Cowles, Treas. w. A. Thurstou Sec. M. E. Snow. s. D.; B. Bsckman J. D.; w. Warland, s s.; U. 0. Ram sey, J. 8 w. D. Egleston, tyler; c. R Chap; G. w. Scoville, marshal.
Connecticut western news., 1893-12-28
EAST CANAAN.

Louis Roys, wife and daughter. of Hartford, were at Geo. Beebe's over Sunday.
 Mrs Joseph Holcomb and daughter spent Christmas at Natl Beebe's.
 Mrs Snow, of New Preston, is visit ing relatives in this place.
 were ct Josiah Gillette's over Sunday.
 Mr Jerry Ga'livan, of Bridgeport, called on friends here Monday. He was . school boy here years ago.
 John Foley attended the funeral of his brother at West Norfolk on Sunday
 John Whalen, of Simsbury, was at Daniel Keefe's spending Christmas.
 Tho Go Operative Creamery Go. is an assured success. A board of efficient directors has been appointed, and the money needed is already pledged, but it seems to be desirable that the patrons should ss far as possible own the stock of the company which is limited to 84OOO and the shares are $25 each. The location will undoubtedly be on the land of Wm. Hayes which will be best suited to the Norfolk and East Canaan patrons.
 William Fenn has been suffering with epileptic fits for some days and is under treatment by Dr Camp.
 The Ladies Aid society of this place did the fair thing for the city mission of Hartford by sending large and well filled Christmas box containing bedding, clothing, boots and shoes and other use- full and seasonable articles. A very con- servative estimate places the value oi the box ct $60.
 Harry Holcomb has g contract for stone laying in Thomaston.
 James Bailey, who has contracted the quarrying of stone for Garfield Bros. will sever his connection with them Jan. 1st.
 Henry Trercott has been killing lots of hogs. Most every body has suffered by hm depredations. He owns up tc the killing of about sixty and half as many beef cattle. Henry is quite slick at the business.
 The committeein charge ofthe Christ mas festivities at the church Monday evening seemed to have outdone all their previous efforts. An original and only "Santa Claus" was provided in the person of our friend, Henry Beardsley. who had provided himself with regu. lation suit, sleigh and reindeer and when say that he did the handsome thing by the children am giving it te you in mild terms. So perfectly did he initiate old "Santa" that one little fellow says: Don't tell me no mo- deJ ant no Santy Claus I seen himp'
 James Dugan broke through the ice on furnace pond, Sunday. and went down twice in ten feet of water. HelI was quickly at hand and he was saved Boys never will learn that thin ice Ii treacherouG.
Connecticut western news., 1893-12-28
nISTRICT of sharon, ss. Probate Court, A December 28rd, 1898.

nISTRICT of sharon, ss. Probate Court, I/ December 28rd, 1898.
 Present A. M. CARD, Judge.
 Estate of Horace R. Williams late Of the City, County and State of New York leaving estate in said district deceased.
 Upon the application of Herman 0. Rowley of said Sharon and Mary K. Walsh of the City, County and State of New York praying that a duly exemplifed and authenticated copy of the will of said deceased and of the records of the proceedings of the Surrogates Court of the City, County and State of New York proving and establishing the same may be filed and recorded in this Court and that auxiliary letters testamentnry may be grant cd to them as per application on Ale more fully appears, it Is
 Ordered that said application be heard and determined at the Probate 0ffice in sharon in said district on the 9th day of January. 1894, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon and that notice be given of the pendency of said application and the time and place of hearing thereon by publishing once in some newspaper having 6 circulation in said district and by posting a copy of said order on the public sign-post in said Sharon and by the Clerk of this Court this day sending by mail postage paid a true and attested copy of this order to each of the following persons at the following addresses Hawley Bartram and Annie Bartram his wife, of 616 Green Ave-, Brooklyn, New York Fran ces 0'Neil, of $40 k. 119th St., New York City, N. Y. and Orban q. Hitchcock. of b1 West 29th St., New York Clty, N. Y.
 Attest. A. M. GARD. Judge.
Connecticut western news., 1893-12-28
The Roraback Calamity

is uppermost in the minds of Canaan people, and the dwellers in this whole region. Everyone is sorry for the be- reaved family. but no one. unless they have passed through similar experi- enee,, can comprehend the feelings of the afflicted family or fully and com- pletely sympathize with them. The feelings of this community can best be described in homely but sincere words as follows: Canaanites wish to rally around the Roraback family and help them carry the burden of sorrow and grid.
Connecticut western news., 1893-12-28

loan of his manuscript; also requested reproduction of the sermon in case he used no manuscript. Dr Marvins reply to the editors request is as follows: Editor of Conn. Western Ne,ns;
 Dear Sir:
 In response to your request for copy of the address delivered by me at the funeral of Miss Ida V. Roraback in the Pilgrim church at Canaan last Saturday, I am sorry to be obliged to say that I had neither manuscript nor notes of any kind. and am entirely unable to repro duce from memory what was said on that occasion. I spoke from the full ness of the heart, and voiced without thought of plan or method, my high ap- preciation of character than which this world has seen few nobler. and my own deep sense of personal bereavement in the loss to both my wife and myself of 8 friend whose counsel and compan- ionship will ever remain one of the most sacred of remem brances.
 AS teacher of many years experience in our High school she has shaped for usefulness here and happiness hereafter the minds and characters of the young, not in Great Harrington only, but in surrounding villages, and may say in the entire county.
 In our ohurch and Sunday school she was always faithfal and devoted, with a strong helpful hand for every good work. In our home she was a true, cheerful, and honest friend, and in Der death she has left us all an example oi beautiful heroism that will never be for. gotten. Truly the words of the great Apostle apply with peculiar force and directness to life and death like hers II have fought good fight, I have flu ished my course. have kept the faith henceforth there is laid up for me 8 crown of righteousness which the Lord, the righteous Judge, shall give me al that day; and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.
 I am Dear Sir, very truly yours,
 FREDERIC R MARVIN, Great Harrington, Dec. 26, 1893.
Connecticut western news., 1893-12-28
Did Ton Know Thisi

Few persons know what is meant by a 'size" in the matter of coats, shoes, etc. A size in coat is an inch; a size in un- dearwear is two inches; a size in sock is one inch; in collar. one half an inch in shoes, one.sixth of an inch; trousers. one inch; gloves, quarter of an inch; hats, one-eighth of an inch.
Connecticut western news., 1893-12-28
a.I,.cription Accouns.

The date on the colored slip of paper with the namo of the subscriber shows the time to which the subscription is paid: thus, R. B. Smith 6juls9 indicates that Mir Smith has paid for his paper to July 5, 1889 It is hoped that 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 hereauer pc cOnsidered unless presented within thirty days after the payment Is claimed to have been made, as the receipt of the paper with the date to which the subscription Is paid plainly printed thereon Is prima fRcie evt. dence of its acceptance as correct.
Connecticut western news., 1893-12-28
BUCKLEN'S ARNICA sALyE.

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Connecticut western news., 1893-12-28
Best wishes to the editor of NEWS and

Best wishes to the editor of NEWS and his readers.
 The committee on Christmas arrange ments trimmed the church beautifully. The tree was laden with many beautiful gifts to please the little ones.
 Tho Ladies Aid Society sent. last week., . large and we'll filled box to the Hartford home to comfort it's inmates.
 Your readers were much pleased with the NEws' supplement of last week.
 Miss 0. M. Bottum is ct her home hero to spend one week.
 Brother Bond, of the Canaan M. B. church, preached in the No. 5 school house December 18th. Considerable religious interest is apparent in that dis tri0k.
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