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Connecticut western news., 1894-12-13
SOUTHERN NEW MARLHoRO.
Good aleighing on the hills.

Good sleighing on the hills.
 After so long l.. D. filling has suc- ceeded in getting horse. Hope it will prove satisfactory.
 Mrs A. A. Adams spent Thanksgiv- ing with her daughter, Mrs Spaulding, in Pittsfie Id, also visited her son, Rev H. O. Adams, at Turner's Falls.
 The bay mare, which W. Ellis has driven for % years, has departed this life
 S. N. Adams is getting two dozen eggs day from his fowls.
 The Barnum Richardson Go. is cutting off it's wood lot east of Harmon pond The pay is 4Octs. per cord for cutting Said lot of 27 acres was cut off in 1849 and 1867.
 It is sad, inexpressibly sad. to think that one who has been in high office in town and church, a school teacher, and with more than ordinary intelligence and nearly 75 years old, should be in Pittsfeld jail awaiting his trial at the January criminal court for heinous crime. It is to be hoped he will prove his innocence as he pleads not guilty, but the affair has created much excite ment and scandal.
Connecticut western news., 1894-12-13
NORFOLK.

John Swain, of Boston, spent Sunday as 8 guest of Miss Edith Peck.
 The Misses Seymour, Cowles, Bigelow and Phelps attended the wedding of Miss Kitty Mallory at New Haven on Wednesday.
 The Elite Debating Society will give m open debate at the Academy Hall this evening (Thursday.) The ques- ton for debate is (Which is the greater evil, war or intemperance?" Edward Johnson and Joe Hollister for the for mer and Lewis Granger and Geo. Mar win forthe latter.
 The Sunday school will be entertaiu- ed in New York city by Miss Mary FL dridge next Wednesday. A lunch will be served at Fifth Ave. hotel.
 James Flynn lost horse with sick ness last week.
 While John Chattleton and sister were taking sleigh ride on Sunday D. m. the sleigh turned over, throwing them out, and the horse started on a run down Mill street. He was stopped at the hotel. No injuries.
 The Rev Arthur Goodenough, of Winchester, occupied the pulpit in the Congregational church Sunday during the absence of Rev John DePeu, who addressed congregation at Yale col lege.
 The Young Ladies' Mission Band gave an old fashioned supper at the Academy Hall on Tuesday evening A large number attended and @ goodly sum was realized. The room was made brilliant with ''tallow dips" and the girls represented Misses of the olden time.
 Mrs w. w. Collar is very sick. Dr B. O. Gidman attends her. Miss Mary Arnold had one of her fingers crushed while stopping her ma chine at the hosiery Monday. Dr Ken dall was called. The injuries are not severe. but it will be several days be- fore she can resume her work. Lancelot Phelps returned to resume his studies at the Robbins school Mon- day after weeks illness at his home in Winsted.
 Miss Bella Eldridge attended the fu- neral of MT Robbins at Lakeville Mon day.
 There will be very interesting exercis- es at the Robbins school Friday p. m. Music, recitations, essays, etc. The school closes next Tuesday for the Holi- day vacation.
 Several from here attended the meet. ing of the Y. P. s. O. B. at East Canaan Wednesday evening. Miss Aura M. Beardsley is spending a week as the guest of her uncle at Hart. ford.
Connecticut western news., 1894-12-13
FALLS VILLAGE.

I P. Hornbeck purchased fast step- per last week that can glide over the frozen surface at as rapid a gait as its owner will care to ride
 Miss Caroline Dudley. of New Haven, is guest of Miss Lucy Randall.
 Mrs Minot Lyman, of Bridgeport, att tended the funeral of Mrs Robinson.
 George H. Chapman, of Boise City, Idaho, was 8 guest at A. P. Chapman's s last week. s..
 Mrs Charles Ostrander, who has been i'll for several days, is not gaining. A physician is in attendance daily.
 Mrs William Collins is still unable to attend to her household duties, her daughter Fannie being home to attend her.
 George Fl. Brown returned from Win sted, Saturday after few days soiourn there.
 Some of those who raised tobacco were stripping it Saturday and Monday.
 George V. Capron has returned from New York with cargo of goods desir- able for holiday gifts. See his adv.
 Two boys took bath last week, one in the cove, the ice not being of sufficient thickness to bear of ones weight, and the other near the mouth of the little river" Both were in up 10 their necks and would have drowned had they not had assistance If some of their num- Der should get lstf the others will per haps take warning and not be so ven turesome on thin or rotten ice.
 The Durand Family gave one of their unique and pleasing concerts at Citizens Hall two evenings last week. The young lad Dexter is born artist and showed unusual talent in hls perfor- nance on the different musical iustru ments, as we'll as character vocalization. while Rosini, the famous juggler, is a show in himself, giving greater eIhi- bition of difficult feats than has been performed in this town for many a month.
 The burial of Mrs Bridget Robinson took place at the Catholic cemetery Fri day. She was for many years the faith full servant in the family of the late Daniel Brewster, but for the past IA years has been an inmate of the Middle town asylum, her mind becoming un. settled years ago over the death of her husband. Her age was Fl years.
 John Fl. Welch has been of duty for three or four days suffering from se- were cold. Irving Gillette Is taking bis place in the meantime.
 E. W. Spur on hearing of the death of David Joyce, his partner in business in early life, started for Lyons, Ia.. to attend the funeral They engaged in the mercantile trade at Huntsville when the old iron works were in full bias, prior to Mir Joyce going West. His success was phenomenal, be becoming one of the foremost lumber dealers in the West. Through his own indomita ble energy he became millionaire. As there are those who knew him I leave il l to them to write more extended sketch of his life.
 At this writing Edward ,Andrus is iu 8 critical condition and there was a con, sultation this (Mouday) afternoon, three | physicians being present.
 Charles Bloomer is home from New Haven being somewhat indisposed.
Connecticut western news., 1894-12-13
THURSDAY DECEMBER Is, 1894

The Religious Herald (published at Ha1tford. Conn.,) of Dec 9th, contains . full column report of the exercises at the 15Oth anniversary of the Congrega- tional Church in Salisbury. At least three-fourths of said report was ''lifted" VerbMi,n ct iteratins from the CONNECT CUT WESTERN NEWS of Nov. 29th, yet the Herald fails to give the NEWS credit either directly or indirectly for even a word of said report. Such "clean steal" is bold and brazen one not withstanding it was perpetrated by a so called religious journal.
Connecticut western news., 1894-12-13
He Thought It Would.

"You must excuse me, 1" said the tim. i'd woman from the country, walking up to the clerk of down town hotel the other day, 'but I am so ignorant of city ways that must ask for instruc- tions Now, in case want a street car, what do do?''
 The clerk started to explain politely. but the woman was too loquacious to let him say more than a word or two.
 ''I don't like to run about and shout and wave my arms and make myself conspicuous, she interrupted. What I want to know is whether the car will stop if I simply stand quietly In the middle of the track and wait for it to come up to me. !"
 The clerk thought it would-Buffa- To Express
Connecticut western news., 1894-12-13
EAST CANAAN.

The first annual meeting of the stock holders of the East Canaan Cooperative Creamery Association was held at the creamery Dec. 1st. 1894 The Score tary's report covered a period of six months, from April 26 to Oct 26. Dur ing that time the creamery had turned out 28. 886 lbs of butter, at an expense of $1.684 co. Income $6 976.00. Net profit $5 272. The average expense per pound wes 80 0584. Gross selling price $O.2763, net price to patrons S02179 Showing most conclusively that if this creamery had the material it could turn out it's product at as low figure as any creamery in the state run ming on the same system the Cooley) provided the farmers will patronize their own home industry and not send their product to New York to parties they know nothing about, just because they get a cent or two more in the win. ter and lose it all in the summer through sour milk, low price or being stopped off on account of over supply. to say nothing of tossing large sums as they nearly all have. The directors for the ensuing year are: o. H. Sage, Pres. !; E s. Roberts, Sec'y and manager; D. T. Butler, Bepj Brown. A. B. Garfield. G. Stevens and A. T. Roraback. A prosperous year is looked forward to by officers and patrons.
Connecticut western news., 1894-12-13
GREAT HARRINGTON.

The annual meeting of Cincinnatus lodge of Free and Accepted Masons held last Friday evening elected these officers: W. M., Charles H. Booth; $. w., Clin- ton B. Coleman; J. w., John O. Ben ton; treasurer, Charles J. Burget; secre- tary, Isaac R. Prindle; chaplain, H. T. Robbina; marshal. Frank w. Adams; s. D., John N. Easland;J D.. Louie O. Raifstanger; s. &, Rufus NJ. Lane; J.S., Edward M Addis; organist, Amos M. Baldwin; Tyler, Gilbert H. Cook.
 The senior class of the High school has elected these officers: President, Gordon M. Bentley; vice pres, Eleanor Brown; sec'y., Grace B. Kline; treas, George L. Taylor.
 The Mother Goose entertainment,w with supper and dance, for the benefit of the Free library last week Wednesday night netted over $400 for the library fund.
 John F. Sanford. father of Judge Walter B. Sanford, died at his home on Main street last Thursday morning. He was born June 6. 1909. His father, J ohn Sanford, lived and died at Sanford 8 hill several years ago. The deceased was descendant of Rev David Sanford who came from Milford, Ct. and settled on the hill in l757. In 1773 he became pastor of 8 church at West Medway and was succeeded cn the farm by 8 SOD David, Jr. In early life the subject of this sketch taught school on Egremont plain. With his brother, Frederick T. Sanford of this village, he kept store at Green River, N I. After this they began trade on Railroad street and be- came prosperous. Their store was burn ed in the great fire of Oct 1854 and they soon erected the Sanford block on the same location. The firm retired from business several years ago. MT Sam ford is survived by widow, who was the daughter of the late Anson Brown, and son, Judge Sanford. By pre- vious marriage he Is survived by son John L., of Danbury, and daughter, Mrs D. P. Griffith, of Brooklyn. The funeral was attended Saturday afternoon from the family residence, Rev F. R Marvin officiating.
 Mrs Alice Butcher. whose husband, William Dutcher. was killed a few weeks ago while working on box ma chine at o. R. Brewers lumber mill, h as brought suit against Brewer for $50OO damages. She claims there was not sufficient light in the room where the accident occurred.
 The suit of William H. Dresser, of Sheffield, against the Eagle publishing company, of Pittsfield, for alleged libel, is set for trial in the District court to- morrow. H.C Joyner is counsel for Dresser, and Charles B Hubbard, of Pittsfeld. for the defendants.
 The missionary jugs sent out by St. James, Episcopal church were opened at tho rectory Friday evening. The amount of cash was $262 and there are others to hear from.
 Special music is being arranged for Christmas at St. Peters Catholic church by Prof. A. NJ. Baldwin. A Mass by Wiegand will be sung.
 Newton T. Hartshorn, of New York, who is spending the winter at South Sandisield, will address the Thursday morning club to-day; subject, ''What I have seen and heard as an artist"
 Frank G. Tefft and family left town Monday for New York to spend the win. ter.
Connecticut western news., 1894-12-13
TRAGEDIES ON ToMesToNEs.
English Churchyards and Their Deeply
 Craven Accusations of Murder.

English Churchyards and Their Deeply
 Craven Accusations of Murder.
 In the churchvards of Britain several tombstones exist with the accusations of murder deeply engraved upon them. A stone over the grave of three children in Warrington (Durham) chhrohyard bears the following inscriptions:
 Sleeping we were slain.
 And here we sleep till we must rise again.
 In Sandridge churchyard, Surrey, on the. tombstone of a custom house officer who was shot in an encounter with smugglers is the following:
 Thou shalt do no murder, nor shalt thou steal Are the commands Jehovah did reveal. But thou, O wretch, without fear or dread Of thy tremendous Maker, shot me dead.
 On a stone in Cadoxton churohyard, Glamorganshire, is inscribed the most fearful accusation of murder to be found on any tomb in Great Britain:
 ITO REcoRD MURDER
 "This stone was erected over the body of Margaret Williams, aged 26, living in service in this parish, who was found dead with marks of violence upon her in ditch on marsh below this church. yard on the morning of Sunday, the 14th July, 1929.
 Although the savage murderer es- capped for a season the detection of man, yet God hath set his mark upon him either for time or eternity, and the cry of blood will assuredly pursue him to certain and terrible but righteous judgment.
 A tombstone stood in Dulverton churchyard few years ago on which was inscribed: Poisoned by the doctor, neglected by the nurse. The brother robbed the widow. which made the matter worse.
 An accusation of murder appears on the tomb of Edwin, the Irish comedian, who was buried in St Werburgh' s churchyard, Dublin, and also on tombs to be found in Acton churchyard, Glou- cestersbire; Hoo, near Rochester; Little Stukeley, and Mytton, near Chtheroe, Lancashire. London Tit-Bits-
Connecticut western news., 1894-12-13
W EST GOSHEN.

The grange met at H. G. Wright's last Friday night. They are in hopes to have their hall finished in time for their next meeting, in two weeks.
 Mrs Joseph Wooster, a former resi- dent of Goshen, was brought here for burial on Monday; and child of MT and Mrs Fred. Blake was buried here Friday of last week.
 Miss Mary Richards is visiting friends in Bantam
 J 8 Smith, of New York, spent day or two last week at Highland Farm
 Mir Zaske, the shoemaker. expects to remove to Thomsston soon; and Ed. Cook is going to Torrington to work ID 8 shop.
 Sundays storm kept many home from church. Those who went heard an ex- cellent sermon.
Connecticut western news., 1894-12-13
STATE NEWS.

A Watertown woman killed turkey for Thanksgiving that weighed little over 38 po1nds.
 Sheriff Allen took nineteen prisoners to Wethersfield prison, who received their sentences in the October term of court. .s-
 A peculiar and very fatal diseased has appeared among the poultry pens of Norwalk. Chickens are dying by the hundreds in that section of the state. The disease seems to fill up the throats of the poultry, then the comb and gills turn black, and death soon follows. One man is reported to have lost 400 chickens. .-Winsted Evening Citizen.
Connecticut western news., 1894-12-13
Mrs Cleveland.

Mrs Cleveland, 1t is understood, will retire from society this winter in antici- patton of an interesting event which is to occur in March next. Several ladies of the diplomatic corps will be missed this winter for the same reason, includ- ing the beautiful American bride of the French ambassador; Mrs Yu, the Chi nese minister's wife, and Mrs Ariaga Laza of the Guatemala legation. Will liam E. Curtis in Chicago Record.
Connecticut western news., 1894-12-13
MARVELLOUS RESULTS.

From letter written by Rev J. Gun derman, of Dimondale, Mich., we are permitted to make this extract: "I have no hesitation in recommending Dr Kings New Discovery, as the results were almost marvellous in the case of my wife. While I was pastor of the Baptist Church at Rives Junction she was brought down with Pneumonia succeeding La Grippe. Terrible paroxysms of coughing would last hours with little interruption and it seemed as if she could not survive them. A friend recommended Dr Kings New Discovery; it was quick in it's work and highly satisfactory in results" Trial bottles free at w. Fl. Camps Drug Store. Regular size Boo. and 81.00.
Connecticut western news., 1894-12-13
CANAAN VALLEY.

About fifty neighbors and friends of MT and Mrs Ira Bunnell gavs them a surprise Tuesday evening, Dec 4th, it being the 50th anniversary of their mar riage. The evening was pleasantly spent in games and conversation. Mir H J. Mead gave soort sketch of their life, and Miss M. H. Webster wrote a poem for the occasion.
 There seems to be good many about here on the sick list.
 About the usual amount of turkey was consumed Thanksgiving week.
 Mrs Fl. P. Fargo. of Monterey. spent Saturday and Sunday at A. E. Benton's.
 Wm. Garfield lost a good horse one day last week.
Connecticut western news., 1894-12-13
Divorces Granted

In the Superior court at Winsted last Friday divorces were granted to the following parties: Jennie P. Frost from Samuel B. Frost; Ellen A. Wether- ell from Henry G. Wetherell; Louisa A. Jennings from Jeremiah Jennings; Martin Dings from Jennie Dings; and Marie Momier from Eugene Momier; the divorce asked for by Michael Kanja from Anna Kauja on statutory charge, was not granted, on the ground of in- sufficient evidence. Counsel asked for time to produce further evidence, which was granted.
Connecticut western news., 1894-12-13
DISTRICT of Salisbury, Probate Court II

nIsTRICT Of Salisbury, Probate Court, lt Dec 9th, 1894.
 Present, Donald T. Warner, Judge.
 Estate of Eliza J. Bostwick, late of Salis- bury in said district, deceased.
 George B. Burrall, administrator on said estate. having exhibited his administration account with said estate to this Court for al- lowance. ft Is
 orderedLThat the 22d day of December, 1894, at nine o'clock in the forenoon at the Probate Ofice In Salisbury, be and the same is assigned for hearing on the allowance of said administration account with said estate, and this Court directs said administrator to cite all persons interested therein to appear at said time and place. by publishing this order in some newspaper published in Litchfield County. and swing a circulation in said district. and by posting a copy on the public sign-post in the town of Salisbury where the deceased last dwelt, and by sending by mail, postage paid, at least ten days before the date of said hearing, certified copies Of this order. to the following named persons at the following addresses, viz: to Joseph Bostwiek and William Bostwick. at Mishawaka, Indianna; Carrie B. Copp and Edward E. Bostwick at Los Angeles, Califor- nia Elizabeth B. Moore Birmingham, Mass. George W. Bostwick. Montcair, New Jersey Eunice Carter, No. sos Putnam Ave, Brooklyn. N. Y ;and Ruth B. Day, No. S4l9 Calumet Ave, Chicago. Illinois.
 DONALD T. WARNER, Judge. The above and foregoing is a true and cor rect copy of the order Of hearing on the ad- ministration account of Eliza J. Bostwick, de- ceased.
 Attest, Donald T. Warner, Judge.
Connecticut western news., 1894-12-13
REMARKABLE TREES.
Some of the More Striking Curiosities of A Plant Life.

Plant Life.
 On the Canary island grows foun- tain tree, tree most needed in some parts of the island It is said that the leaves constantly distill enough water to furnish drink to every living creature in Hiero, nature having provided this remedy for the drought of the island. Every morning near this part of the is- land cloud or mist arises from the sea, which the winds force against the steep cliff on which the tree grows, and it is from the mist that the tree distills the water.
 China, too claims her remarkable tree. This is known as the tallow tree, so called from the fact of its produc- ing a substance like tallow, and which serves the same purpose, is of the same conscience, color and smell On the ts- land of Loo Choo grows tree, about the size of a common cherry tree, which possesses the peculiarity of changing the color of its blossoms. At one time the flower assumes the tint Of She lily, and again shortly takes the color of the rose. In Tibet there is a curious tree known as the tree of the thousand images. Its leaves are covered with well defined characters of the Tibetan alphabet. It is of great age and the only one of its kind known there.
 The caobab tree is conatdered one of the most wonderful of the vegetable kingdom. It appears that nothing can kill this tree; hence it reaches an aston. ishing age as we'll as enormous size. The natives make strong cord from the fibers of the bark; hence the trees are continually parked, but without damage, as they soon put forth new bark. It appears impervious to fire, and even the ax is resisted, as it continues to grow in length while it is lying on | the ground In Mexico there is plant known by the name of palo de leche. It belongs to the family of euphorbia The Indians throw the leaves into the water, and the fish become stupefied and rise to the surface and are then caught by the na- tives. In this case the effect of the mar cotio soon passes of. The milk of this plant thrown upon the fire gives out fumes that produce nausea and head ache. The milk taken internally is a deadly poison. It will produce death or insanity, according to the size of the dose. There is a popular belief among the lower class in Mexico that the in- sanity of the ex-Empress Carlotta was caused by this poison Jose Mers | cury
Connecticut western news., 1894-12-13
A Cure for Group.

When on visit to Iowa, MT K. Dal- ton. of Luray, Russell County, Kansas, called ut the laboratory of Chamber lain's & Go, Des Moines, to show them his six year old boy, whose life had been saved by Cham berlain's Cough Remedy, it having cured him of very severe attack of croup. Mir Dalton Is certain that it saved his boys life and is enthusiastic in his praise of the Rem- edy. For sale by ". H. Camp, Ca- man; Geo. T. Johnson, Norfolk.
Connecticut western news., 1894-12-13
Subscription Account.

The date on the colored slip of paper with sne name of the subscriber shows the time to which tho subscription Is paid: thus, R. B. Smith 5jul96 indicates that MT Smith has paid for his paper to July 5, 1895. It Is hoped that 0ubscribers will see to 1t that their account, as indicated by the date on their papers, is always oorrecS, 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 tor errors in these accounts will hereafter De 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 prfma facie evt- dance of its acceptance as correct.
Connecticut western news., 1894-12-13
Sore Throat.

For sore throat there is nothing better than flannel bandage dampened with Chamberlain Pain Balm. It will nearly always effect a cure in one nights time. This remedy is also g favorite for rheumatism and has cured many severe cases. 50 cent bottles for sale by W. H Camp, Canaan; Geo. T. Johnson, Norfolk.
Connecticut western news., 1894-12-13
nIsTRIoT of sharon ss. Probate Court.

nISTRIOT of sharon ss. Probate Court. b November 10th. 1894.
 Estate of Avis O. Knibloe late of sharon in said district, deceased,
 The Court of Probate for the District of sharon hath limited and allowed 6 months from date hereof for the creditors of said es- tate to exhibit their claims for settlement. Those who neglect to present their accounts, properly attested, within said time, will be debarred recovery All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make immedi- ate payment to
 JERUsHA KNIBLoE,
 Executrix of will of Avis 0. Kniboe.