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Connecticut western news., 1893-04-27
DIED.

RooT-At Huntsville, April 2S, Roswell Root, aged 5S years, member of Co. F, End Conn. H. V. A.
 PR1NoE-In this village, April 2i. Miss Maud E. Prince, aged 19 years. MoREHoUsE- East Kent, April 21, Morgan Morehouse, aged SS.
 BRowN-At Kent Mountain, April 22, George Brown, aged 52.
 WALToN-At Salisbury Town HilD, April 22, William Henry Walton, aged 76 years. HAwKsLEY-suddenlya at Colebrook, April 22 George Hawksley, aged 5s. srARxs-At Burrville, April A, Thomas starks, aged 7S. HARR1soN-In this town, April 22, Mary A..
 widow of William E. Harrison, aged 7s
 years, 8 mos and 10' days. Interment al
 Cornwall Plains. April 25. BRowN-At Boston, Mass. April 22, William
 B. Brown ("Comicar" Brown), aged 60 yrs HorsRADT-At Millerton, N. r., April IS. VII.
 liam Hoysradt, aged 62 years. osBoRN-At Litchleld, April IA, Myron os'
 born, aged 96 years, 6 months, and 16 days PULEY-At Ct Harrington, Mass. April 2s Miss Fannie Pixley, aged..s3 years. DoNAHUE-At Ct Harrington, Mass., April A John Donahue. aged 30. KE1LEY-At New York, April 2S. Edward Kel' ley, aged A. Interment at Ct Harrington RowLEY-At New York. April 20, Hon Gros'
 venor P. Rowley, born in Egremont, Mass.
 aged 82 years.
 PALMER-At South Canaan, April IF. Mir Luoinda Dean Palmer, widow of Theodore
 Palmer, aged s1 years. She was the las
 of her generation.
Connecticut western news., 1893-04-27
Dae 10 an Accident.

The first New York daily newspaper to issue Sunday edition was the Her ald. and according to Mir Robert Bon ner the innovation was due to au acci- don't. One Saturday the Herald gal leys, on which the set-up type is held in readiness for making np into pages, were filled with left over matter that had been crowded out of the Saturday paper, and Mir Bennett said to bis fore man: "Let's get up Sunday issue. Use the old matter, and put in few fresh things" This happened shortly before the war, and as the publication of @ Sunday newspaper was at that time considered disreputable, the other dai- lies did not follow the Herald's example until the beginning of hostillties created an eager demand for news from the front.
Connecticut western news., 1893-04-27
THURSDA Y NIGHTS FRACAS.

Alfred Jackson and William Johnson, both colored. residents of this town or vicinity. arrived in this village last Thursday evening. They were loaded with Falls Village bug juice and were spelling for fight. After vainly en- deavoring to get into fight with differ ent persons in front of Fuller & Peet's store they concluded to fight each other, and they had qnite lively scrapping match for some minutes. land made the atmosphere blue withiprofanity and ob. scenity. The proprietors of the store repeatedly warned them away but the "coons" paid no attention to the advice and warning given them. Finally in order to cool the angry passions of the ''coons." one of the proprietors of the store threw a pitcher of water upon Johnson. It had the desired effect. and Johnson quietly walked away. A simi- lar dose of water given Jackson pro- duced an opposite effect, created an ex- plosion of passion, so to speak, for Jackson grabbed up stone about the size of brick and hurled it with savage fury into the crowd. Luckily no one was hit by the dangerous missile, but the marks are still visible where the stone landed against the casing of the show window. Then one of the pro- prietors of the store "laid out" Jackson by striking him on the head with the pitcher. breaking the pitcher iuto frag- ments and cutting several gashes in Jackson's head, from which the blood flowed freely. Constable Drake was then summoned and arrested the scoons." Jackson's wounds were then dressed by physician.
 On Friday morning Jackson and | Johnson were brought before Justice Roberts and tried on charges preferred of "assault and battery, breach of the peace, and abusive language. Jack son was placed under $200 bonds to ap- | pear at the June term of the Superior court to be held iD Winsted. Johnson was fined $5 and Costs and sentenced to 30 days in jail. h the afternoon both culprits were taken to Litchfield jail.
Connecticut western news., 1893-04-27
" COMICAL" BRO WN.

William B. Brown, tue famous old comedian, died at the City Hospital in Boston on April 22. of aroplexy. He was 60 years old and leaves wife and family.
 "Comical' Brown was well known to Canaan people and appeared here at in tervals ever since he started in the show business, and short sketch of him will be interesting to those familiar with the old comedians face. He was born at Lancaster, Mass, August 6, 1883 and early developed taste for impersonation and violin playing. At sixteen he made successful tour, doing those special ties. Three years later he organized and managed minstrel troupe. He then took up stereoptican panorama and with Miss Elmira Marsh made a successful tour of the New England states. Afterwards Brown played with various troupes and had taken every character in "Uncle Toms Cabin" ex- cept Topsy and Eva. He composed a great amount of comic songs and some instrumental music. During the last few years he was the head of company of which his impersonations and his own comic songs were the special fea. ture. "Comicap never gave up violin playing and people who liked to hear real good harmonious tunes always en. joy ed his playing. In his many visits to this town "Comical' Brown had formed many acquaintances and it is with genuine sorrow that they hear oi the death of this genial, large hearted man.
Connecticut western news., 1893-04-27
ANOTHER VETERAN DEAD.

Roswell Root, member of O. F. 2nd Conn. HI V. A. ,died at his home near Huntsville lastSunday, ,aged58years. 'Ros' Root was brave soldier, keen and ready wit, and he was the life of his company during the civil war. Many of his droll and witty remarks while in the service of his country are frequently repeated by his comrades to this day. The deceased is survived by one mar red daughter.
 MT Roots funeral services were at- tended at the school house in Hunts vile on Tuesday at 2 p. m., Rev L. A. Robbins officiating. The pail bearers were all G. A. R. men, viz: Geo V. Capron, James flakes, Abram Coons, John Rodemeyer, Otis Billings, Junius Dean.
Connecticut western news., 1893-04-27
SHINGLE!

Experience has proven that. by a little painstaking BERKSHIRE PINE makes the best shingle for the money cost. Pines in groves grow near together with small, sound knots and a thin sap that joints off In making. They should be made in winter and early spring and laid before hot weather, before staining. They should be laid on narrow, open roofboarding; and not lay the shingles too near together, but break joints we'll; lay so the water will run of and dry out quickly and not use too many nails.
 16 inch S2.50; and IS inch shingle $500 per M.
 Il. D. SrssoN. Mill River, Mass.
Connecticut western news., 1893-04-27

An Oklahoma editor says in his paper Yesterday we were again married. It will be remem bered that both of our former wives eloped with the forman of the office. To avoid any further inconven- fence of this kind we have this time married lady who is herself compos. itor, and she will set the type while we hustle for the ducks who will owe on tho subsoyipeaon.
Connecticut western news., 1893-04-27
Miss s. P. Norton was in New York

Miss s. P. Norton was in New York several days last week.
 We may now confidently predict mild open winter for the next few months Winsted Herald.
 Next Monday evening the Rev T. D. Jester will be installed pastor of the Presbyterian church at Millerton, N. Y.
 Miss Hallie Smith, of New Hart ford, is guest at s. o. Beckley's.
 Edmund D. Lawrence is having nice barn built on his premises on Pros pect Ave.
 MT Pepoon Jacobs has been confin- ed to his bed nearly three weeks and is quite feeble.
 The selectmen purchased another large safe yesterday to hold the town and probate records.
 George H. Spencer, proprietor of the Brick store at New Hartford, made an assignment on Tuesday.
 Thirty calves were purchased at this station Tuesday at prices rang ing from 4 to 6a cents per pound.
 The May meeting of the Housaton- ic Valley Methodist Ministers Associa- tion will be held in Sheffield, May 9.
 -"Brud" Mcintyre has been enjoy ing little vacation around home. "Brud" is an employee of the N. Y. N. Fl. & Fl. R. R. Go. Berkshire Division.
 John Warner, of Canaan Valley, a brakeman on the Housatonic road, fell from the through freight train at Ct Harrington yesterday morning and was instantly killed.
 Frederick Roberts, of Missouri, is visiting his brother Edward s. Roberts, at East Canaan. Mir Roberts formerly lived Tn Huntsville but moved to Mis- souri 33 years ago.
 The first quarterly conference of the Methodist church for this year will be held in the lecture room of the M. B. church next Tuesday evening. Pre- siding Elder R. H. Travis will be pres- ent.
 Mrs Card, mother of Editor Card of the Millerton Telegram, died at her home in Boston Corners last Friday af- ter long illness. We tender our sym pathy to Editor Card in his bereave- ment.
 Tt is rumored that there is whist club in town which meets Tuesday ev. enings whenever any member volun- teers to entertain the club. Now that is all the information we have on this subject.
 To-day we publish Dr Talmage's twenty y-fourth anniversary sermon. Read it,not only for it's intrinsic worth but be- cause for the next few weeks we expect to substitute series of Dr Dlxon's sensa- tional sermons for Dr Talmage's ser mons.
 The Winsted Citizen of April 24 says:
 A telegram was received by MT O. B. Andrews this morning, informing him that his celebrated brood mare, Matte Carr, was dead at Highlawn stock farm at Lee, Mass.
 Last Saturday the Winsted Daily Herald said: Photographer Deming is confined to his house on Hubbard street with the grip" On Tuesday tho Herald said: Photographer Deming is sick again with the same sickness he was sick with when he was sick with his last sickness"
 Edward Fitzgerald, who lives on Railroad street, has been sick since last week Monday with diph- theritic tonsilitis, but is improving steadily, and will be around again in a few days. It has been reported in town that MT Fitzgerald had the diphtheria but the attending physician states em phatically that it is not so and that there is nothing contagious about the ailment with which Fitzgerald is afaict. ed
Connecticut western news., 1893-04-27

DoTY-PArTERsoN-AtL Lime Rock, April 19, MT Charles Doty and Miss Ella J. Patterson both of Lime Rock. IS, by Rev W. 0. Oliver, Mir Charles A. Moore, of Canaan ,and Mrs Florence Beyers, of Baltimore, Md.
 Chicago, Ill.,, April l2, by Prof Graham Taylor formerly of South Church, Hartford, Ct Mir Ernest c. Spurr, of Correctionville, Ia., and Miss Cora A. Potts, of South Egremont Mass. Wn.cox-FULLER-At Nillerton, N. r., April IS, by the Rev ". 0. Oliver, MT Samuel H. Wilcox, of Lakeville, Conn.,, and Miss El- nora Fuller, of Sheffield, Mass.
Connecticut western news., 1893-04-27
Rose Terrace Poultry Yards.
Falls Village, Conn.

Falls Village, Conn. EDWIN W. HORNBECK, Proprietor
 Eggs For Matching. Br. Plymouth Rocks (Hawkins strain) Eggs. $1.6O per 16, $2.50 per 30.
 wh. Plymouth Rocks (Hart strain) Eggs $1.60 per 16, $2.50 per 30. 8. 0. Brown Leghorns (Gallinger strain Eggs s1.50 per Is, $2.5o per 80. Buff Leghorn Pullets (Hannum strain) Oockerel Arnold strainl Eggs $500 per 16 $500 per %.
 - h sSadins for circular ineloss stamp.
Connecticut western news., 1893-04-27
For Sale or to Let.

The commodious residence at Lakeville, Conn.,. formerly occupied by Mir Henry Cha pin. Five large sleeping rooms with ample accommodations for a family of six or eight persons. Abou, one and one-quarter acres Of ground, we'll shaded. Running water in house, besides two wells. Barn including box stalls, room for tbree horses. House fully furnished. Can be seen on application to H J. Bissell at Lakeville. For further particulars address
 E. s. CHAPIN,
 177 Duane St., New York
Connecticut western news., 1893-04-27

iourned April II, after announcing the following appointments for the ensuing year:
 PoUGHKEEPsIE DISTRICT.
 R H Travis, Presiding Elder
 Amenia- Ancram-C s Oakley
 Bangall-James Douglass
 Brewster-F N Ramsey
 Canaan, Ctr s Bond
 Carthage Landing and New Ham, burg-N o Lent
 Chatham-W F Compton Claverack-H F Brown
 Cold Spring F Brush
 Copake-
 Dover Plains-J s Ladd
 East Chatham and Red Rock
 Elizaville and Jackson Corners-J W Morrison
 Falls Village, Ct-L A Robbins Fishkill and Glenham-
 Fish Ion Hudson-Sylvester Low ther
 Garrison Seeholzer
 Gaylordsville, Ct-
 Ct Burlington, Mass-W F Albrecht Hartsville, Mass
 Hillsdale-V N Traver
 Housatonic, Mass-Joseph Long
 Hudson, First Church-Edmund Lewis
 Hyde Park and Stattsburgh-Thomas Vealie Johnsonville--
 Lagrangeville and North Clove-G B Mead
 Lakeville, Ct-F D Abrams
 Lee. Mass-W A Mackey
 Leuox and Leroxdale, Msss-I T Stafford
 Madalin-A M Griffin
 Matteawan w s Winans, Jr
 Mill Brook and Verbank-W E Evans Millerton-W O Oliver
 New Fairfield, Ct. and Haviland-M M Curtis Norfolk and Goshen, Ct-supplied
 North Egremont and Afford, Mass M B Cummings
 North Germantown and Cheviot-P N Chase
 North Highland-M R Lent
 N and W Hillsdale-J Fl Lincoln
 Pawling and Reynoldsville-B O Warren
 Philmont-C Fl Reynolds
 Pine Plains-A E Barnett
 Pleasant Valley and Washington Hol- Poughkeepsie, Cannon St-supplied; Hedding Church-Fields Hermance; Trinity-G B Strobridge; Washington St-C H Snedeker
 Poughquag Fl Evans
 Red Hook-David Phillips
 Rhinebeck-T H Baragwanath
 Rhinecliff and Hillside-T Fl E Rich ards sharon. Ct. and Amenia Unlon = Robert Hunt
 Sheffield and Ashley Falls, Mass--A E Lord Spencertown and Harlemville-H I Hoag Stockbridge and South Lee, Mass- Wm Akroyd Stockport-J Cross
 Tyringham, Mass Wappingers Fals-L Fl Mitchell West Stockbridge, Quechy and Rich mond. Mass West Taghkanic-I G Price Wings Station-G E Kerr From appoin tments in other districts we select the following names which will be familiar to our readers:
 NEwBURGH DISTRICT. W Fl Mickle, Presiding Elder Cornwall and Mountainville-W B Clark
 Goshen-S F White Newburgh, St Johp's--B H Burch
 Plattskill Valley--Wm Wilcox KINasTON DIsTRICT Alfred Coons. Presiding Elder Bloomfiald-S McCutcheon Cairo-W H Peters Catskill-David Mccartney Coeymans-B N Lewis ville-C w McPherson Palenviiie-F T Angevlne Rondout-F Belcher Walton-E H Roys NEW YORK DISTRICT. | Andrew Longacre, Presiding Elder
 Kensico and Armonk-Newton Wray
 Lake Mahopac-F R Elsden
 Morrisania G Oakley
 New York, Bedford St-Olark Wright Perry St-Exra Tinker; Five Points Mission-Dr A K Sanford; 35th St. Jesse Alderman | Pleasantville-C B Landon
 Shrub Oaks-E Fl w Barden
 Tarrytown-P Germond
 From the appointments made by the New York East Conference we select the following:
 Litchfeld-I c Spencer New Milford-H s Still
 New Haven, Epworth-R T Cooper
 Torrington-W B Scofeld West Winsted ID E Jordan
 John H Lane, of the Kingston Dis trtct, has been made superuumerary and will reside at Pittsfeld, Mass.
Connecticut western news., 1893-04-27
NOTICE

Public notice is hereby given. that George Potter of Cornwall who was convicted Of the crime of Adultery at the October term 1892 of the Superior Court for Litcbfield County and sentenced to years in the Connecticut States Prison, will petition the Honorable Board of Pardons for release from States Prison, at the June session 1898, of said Board.
 Dated Cornwall, April l2, 1898.
Connecticut western news., 1893-04-27
Hartford BicYles

Can't be beat on quality and price combined. For $Io5 can sell you pneumatic that will give perfect satisfaction. A perfect beauty for $12o; light and speedy. All wheels guaranteed.
 John c. Beckley, Agent.
 Canaan, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1893-04-27
TO RENT.

A house and barn and two acres of land situated near the Canaan Lime Co.'S kilns. Enquire of
 JAMES BAILEY,
 East Canaan, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1893-04-27
A CARD.

We wish to express our gratitude to the members of Orrin H. Knight Post, to the com- mittee from the Legislature our cities and boroughs, and to the neighbors and friends who so kindly remembered us in our recent an1iction. MRS. HENRY BRNToN, Falls Village, Conn, April A, 1898.
Connecticut western news., 1893-04-27
For Sale or to Rent,

desirable house with twelve rooms; and four acres of land, both fruit and shade trees on the grounds, very pleasantly located on South Main Street in the village of Sheffield, Mass. Address MISS MARY E. SAGE,
 Sheffield Berkshire Co.,, Mass.
Connecticut western news., 1893-04-27
BORN.
MAR REED.

TULLER-At Ct Harrington, Mass, April 21
 daughter to Sidney Fuller.
Connecticut western news., 1893-04-27
MaxWelton No. lO880.

Kentucky bred, Nutwood stock, solid bay. black points, perfect disposition, sound and without blemish, sure foal getter. Will stand the present season at Cream Hill Farm. For terms and pedigree address
 CHARLES s. GOLD,
 West Cornwall.
Connecticut western news., 1893-04-27
WE'RE IN Dead Earnest

When we make the statement that we are in a position to supply you 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., 1893-04-27
LOST!
FOR SALE.

House and one acre of land situated in Falls Village, on road leading to Salisbury. For particulars address,
 MRS. E. H. PECK,
 52 Wadsworth St., Hartford ,Ct.
Connecticut western news., 1893-04-27
c. ". 500 WILLIE,
NORFOLK,

NORFOLK, FUNERAL DIRECTOR CONN AND EMBALMER
 All calls left with Russell Baldwin, of
 | Southfeld, Mass, will ha promptly forward
 | ed, and shall have immediate attention.
Connecticut western news., 1893-04-27

The new SPRING GARMENTS are very captivating, with their pretty combinations of Ribbons, Velvets, and Embroidered de- signs, and so are the JACKETS, with the new shaped sleeve and Butterfly shoulder cape.
Connecticut western news., 1893-04-27
CONFERENCE APPOINTMENTS.

The Conference of the Methodist Episcopal church held at Tarrytown ad- iourned April II, after announcing the following appointments for the ensuing year.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-08-03


Hon. Robert II. Foss died at his home in
Dover, N. H., Friday. lie was born In 1874.
He was a well-known Mason and politician.
The Empress of Austria has sent magnin-
cent tortoise shell album TO the Woinan's BUILD
ing at the Worlds Fair as an expression of
her interest In woman's work.
monument to commemorate the burning
Of Chambersburg by the Confederate forces,
under General McCauslnud. on July 9th, 1851,
was dedicated in that town Friday.
Surgeon Martin, OF the navy, oil duty at Mar
settles, cabled Dr Wymau, encouragement of
the Marine Hospital, Friday, that cholera
prevails at La Nallette and Aubenss, France.
Dispatches from Medford, Prentice Junction
and fineld. Wis, say those towns have been
wiped out by forest fires. Medford has a popu-
laton OF 1900; Prentlce 1900, and fined, ,00J.
A Lake shore freight train broke in tw
Thursday night, neat Harbor Greek, Pa, aud
in collision Of the sections two tramps riding
on a coal car were crushed to dc eth and two
companions were badly hurt.
The 500 machinisis Of the Westinghouse Air
Brake Company at Wilmerding, Ia, have
been notified OF a reduction IN wages oil from
10 to 20 per cent As 100 men have already
been laid of, 1t Is thought the reduction will
be accepted.
The Gettysburg Battlefield Commission has
so far laid out seven avenues on tho i-ettys-
burg attlefield, which intersect the electric
road at many points. and IL may be necessary
TO secure their continuity by condemnation OF
the railroad right away at these points.
Pierce Converse OF San Antonio Tex, visit
ing at the home Of N. Converse, in Rayenna
Ohio. shot and probably fatally wounded d
burglar early Friday morning. The burg.
lar returned the Are, and hit Converse twice,
seriously wounding him. The burglar gave
his name as Frank Edwards of Philadelphia.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-08-03
PLOUGRED ny LIGHTNING.
Freaks Of the Current That Astonishet
an Honest LabOrer.


The man with the ginger beard was
watching his neighbor laboriously dig
ging post holes, says the indianapolis
Journal
"They didn't dig 'em that way out in
Colorado, where lived, " said nc.
The neighbor, who was hired man,
dropped his patent digger, looked around
to see II his employer was visible, found
he was not and took a Scat on the
ground, ready to listen.
"How did you work it?" he asked
"by steamr'
"Steaml" said the man with the
ginger heard;
"Naw--done il by lightning"
Lightning ?"
"Yas. You sec, in the part of the
State was in they is no metals of any
kind in the ground and no trees. I've
often watched the lightning cavortin'
around in the heavens fer hour al a
time, jist achin' fer somethin' to strike
at; but not bein' able to do so, cause
they wasn't nothin' it could take a start
at-no attraction, you see. Well, one
day | was a-sweatin' away, just like
you would be if the boss was around
now, when old Teller, that lived there
before come, come along and says he'd
| show me a scheme to save all that work
You can bet was willin', so he send:
me to the house fer bag o. tenpenny
nails, and he plants nail in every
place had marked fer hole. They
is storm GONNA, says he, and If | ain
mistakened she is a-goin' to do the jot
in one wbirl.' didn't say nothing, fer
honest, thought he wus crazy, an
lowed I'd better humor him.
after he got the nails all planted he
dragged mo away to safe distance an
told me to watch her work. Pretty sooT
the storm came along, with more thun
der an lightnln' in it than you will SCI
here in a month o. Sundays. Dreckll
1t got over them nails Then-biff !
blam 1t went to pluggin' away a
them there, nails stuck in the ground
the most delighted lightnin' you eve
see to git somethin' to shoot at. An
ev'ry time she hit there was the neates
post-hole dug out you ever see. l die
hat tn trim few Of em up with a spade
but, as a general thing, they was as nea
asa body would want to look at. Natur
Is mighty useful if you know how tc
handle her."
The hired man said "Gcsh" and re
sumed work in the automatic manner
OF one in quandary.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-08-03

baltimore gun, July sJDs ..
Mosquitoes? Well, should say So"
exclaimed genial Captain Veazey, Of
the steamer Enoch Pratt, yesterday. He
had been asked ii this was good season
for the birds. why, there are billions
Of them down in the tidewater counties
of Maryland and Virginia. We caught
it at Deals Island last Friday. There
was land breeze, and the mosquitoes
swarmed about the boat Every one
was lean and hungry and seemed to
want a square meal, and from the way
we felt when we got away they must
have gotten it. They are bad in Somer-
set. I've got farm four miles from
Princess Anne, and wanted to go up to
see if my wheat had been harvested
properly, but was afraid of the mos
quitoes. l haven't been yet"
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-08-03

Samuel Edison, father of the inventor,
will celebrate his Dist birthday next
month.
tits, perhaps, only fair to the Duke
Of Veragua to say that he has appar-
emily not authorized the Chicagoans to
pass the hat around for him.
John Fay, an Ohio veteran, whose
widow" has been drawing his pension
for years, has just entered the Soldiers
Home at Dayton Couirade Fay is an
old bachelor too.
China has an extraordinary infantile
scholar, a 4-years-old girl, who has
passed an examination for literary
honors at the Hong Kong University
and written an essay that amazed tine
examiners.