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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-01-12

CHICAGO. Jan. i2-George B. Hen
messy. employed ia the retail stamp
department Of the post0hces was
robbed of stamps to The amount of
$3.50 He turned his back on he win
dow for an instant and turned around
just ia time to see the sta mps disap-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-01-12

DENVER. Col. Jan. Governor
Waite has received this dispatc from
Senator Stewart. ~ believe as q mat
ter Of law a state NAV make foreign
coin a legal tender, according to the
pure metal Of standard value, and
that a Mexican dollar might be made
-aaaL -enlar Tor Is faca HaLue.-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-01-12

CHIcAeo. Jan. 12.-Colouel Mont
gomery Bryant. commander at Fort
sill, Ok. has made application to be
put on the retired list of the army
March 4 Colonel BRYANT has seen
over thirty years Of active service.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-01-12

ENDTANAPoLIs, Ind. Jam liz #Eliiah
i'd Fulford. the champion wing shot.
and until two months ago construe-
tion foreman Of the Indiana aud Ohio
section of the American TELEGRAPH
and Telephone company's line. is
again q prisoner in the Marion county
Jail The charge against him is at
tempting to oribe BENJAMIN Marshall.
q mem Der of the grand jury
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-01-12

NEVADA, Mo. Jan l2-A report
was received here yesterday that Ed
Phipps had killed Bill Cook near
Caplenger's mill. Cedar county. Satur-
day last Phipps is son Of Tom
Phipps, who was killed by Cook q year
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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-01-12

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12.-AIem bers of
the house committee on banking and
currency say it is almost certain the
bill repeating the ten rer cent tax on
state bank issues viii be favora bly, re-
ported from the committee
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-01-12

81 LOUIS. Mo- Jan. 12-Private
kilograms from New Rochelle, n ~
announce the very dangerous Illness
Of Augustus Thomas, the playw rig lat.
author of s-Ala bama. y Elm Mizzoura"
and other dramas.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-01-12

va the santa Re Route every day u the
year without change. Snow blockades
avoided by using This line through New
Mexico and Arizona. the Stand Of SUM
shine y
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-01-12

LoSDoS. Jan 12-The widow Of
William Makepeace ThaelSeray. the
distinguished author. died this morn
ing a Leigh Essex-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-01-12

It's just as easy 10 try One Minute
Cough Cure as anything else. Its easier
to cure q severe cold or cough with IS
Let your next purchase for cough be
One Minute Cough Cure. Better medi-
cines better result; better try Be-
K Tnana
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-01-12

NO better cure for dyspepsia,
Nothing more reliable for biliousness
and constipation than DeWitt's Little
Early kisers, the famous little pills
J K JONES
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-01-12

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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-01-12

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Connecticut western news., 1894-11-22
W EST CURNW ALL.

Mrs D. l.. Smith spent Sunday in Shelton with Mrs M. A. Seeley.
 John L.. Washing is at Rocky. Hill on business.
 The carpenters arrived Tuesday morn ing, to commence work on Houston Cochrane's new house.
 The private telephone line is expect ed 10 be in order this week.
 Geo. R. Smith has fine wild duck mounted, which was shot by R. F.. Smith. A bird of such beautiful plum age has rarely been seen in this vicinity.
 Benj' Cole died very suddenly Sun day afternoon while sitting in his chair conversing with neighbor. He had for many months been in feeble health and his death was not entirely unex- pected. He had passed almost his en- tire lifetime in our midst and was a kind and obliging friend and neighbor. His funeral was attended on Tuesday.
 As Joseph Memmott and Linus Bownes were driving into the village with load of hay Tuesday morning a trace unlocked and frightened the horse, which ran throwing Mir Bownes against the end of the bridge opposite the post office, fracturing his skull. He is lying at this writing in an uncon- scious condition. MT Memmott jump- ed from the load near tue hotel and fortunately escaped injury.
Connecticut western news., 1894-11-22
HUN rSvILLE and SOUTH CANAAN

Miss Jennie New. of Lime Rock, was the guest of relatives and friends in this place for little time last week.
 Mrs B. E. Yale is in Great Barring ton, Mass. where she will remain with friends for short time Last Wednes- day evening her neighbors and friends to the number of about 60 gathered at her home for social visit. A most en- joyable evening was spent. A bounte- ous supper was prepared by the ladies, to which all did ample justice. Mrs Yale goes to Bridgeport soon us the guest through the winter of her daugh ter, Mrs F E. Bristol. This visit was simply an expression of good will from her many friends here.
 Mrs s. A. Strong. of South Egremont, Mass is spending little time with her sister, Mrs Geo. Cooper.
 Mrs Emily Goslee, of Stockbridge, Mass, Is at the home of her daughter, Mrs H. F. Morse, where she intends re- maining for time.
 Mrs Wells Yale, Mrs O R. Hunt, Mir E. B. Belden and MT Wm. Merriman have all been quite sick during the past week. but are now improving.
 Under the management of Misses Hattie Willard and Olive Pendleton, two barrels filled with clothing and many useful articles have been sent from this place the first to mission school in Ala bama and the other to the Home for the Friendless in New York city.
 The many friends of MT and Mrs Geo W. Dean will be pleased to hear that they are having a.most enjoyable time with their relatives and friends. They are at present in Clinton, O. Mich. They intend returning here about Jan. l.
Connecticut western news., 1894-11-22
CANAAN VALLEY.

Miss Anna Devipe, of Sheffield, visited friends here over Sunday.
 N. w. Granger, of Wlnsted, was in the place on Sunday.
 Miss Mary Green, of Canaan, has been recent visitor of Mrs G. E. De- Hart
 Miss Garfield closes the school here on Friday for week and goes to her home in Tyringham. Mass.
 Miss Lydia Langdon, of Naugatuck, is guest of relatives in this place.
 Miss Mary Stevens closes her school in Wadsworth district this week.
 The funeral of Stiles E. Stevens, wLo died the 18th. inst. aged 50 years, was held at his late residence on Sunday at p. m. Services were conducted by Rev George Langdon. The house was filled to overhowing, nearly one hun dred standing outside. which testifies to the esteem in which the deceased was held by the community. The casket was covered with profusion of flowers The bearers were Messrs Edward Roberts, Albert Briggs, George Brinton, Abram Coons, Hiram Miller and Henry Stevens Interment in the Canaan Val ley cemetery. MT Stevens had been a life long resident of this place and leaves widow and three children, also four children by a former marriage.
Connecticut western news., 1894-11-22
A CARD FROM A. q. BAKER.

Our furniture business at Hawleyville is now SO well known far and near, that we feel that we may safely, for time at least, cut down our advertising expenses. An "ad" to be of any value, should be changed every week. We are too busy to do it, Besides, we heard man say, the other day that "that furniture man at Hawleyville, who ad vertises so much, must be fool" Queer what big game one runs onto sometimes when one goes out without gun.l Another more charitable friend remarked to us conn- dentially, in an ofr hand way. that writing lads" out of business hours Is liable to lead to softening of the brain. Mind you, he did not say we had got 1t; and he looked away over into the next county when he said it but,-well we are not slow to take a hint, fl 1t Is blind one. It would be perfectly aw- ful If we should really get it (this softening disease, we mean and have 1t get real deep- ly seated before we knew 1t, or before we had time to vaccinate. So we are going to stop right of short, give up our advertising col umns for awhile, pocket the money that would otherwise go Into the coffers of these "grasping newspaper monopoliee," eat brain hardening food and attend strictly to busi- ness, 1. @. selling furniture at Hawleyville. what you think. Just remember how sensi- tive we are to adverse criticism. and say that we are simply boycotting and playing Debs with the newspapers for awhile, Don't tell them that we are tired or waiting for any thing to harden. Be compassionate. be just, be considerate be charitable, be liberal mind- ed one with another and last of all be sure and come to Hawleyville before you buy your furniture. Please commit this last sentence to memory and then pin 1t in your hat.
 A. G. BAKER.
Connecticut western news., 1894-11-22
LAX EvILLE.

Wm. Martin, the young man who was accidentally shot in the back two weeks ago, is able to be out doors again, al- though the ball has not been extracted.
 The W. R. O. of the G. A. R held an envelope dime soclable last week We'd nesday evening at Market Hall. which was we'll attended and much enjoyed.
 Mrs Myron Holley went to Philadel- phis last week to visit relatives.
 Edward Hubbard has raised the frame of his new house and will soon have it enclosed.
 Myron Holley is building an ice house, wood shed and barn in the rear of his store building.
 Edward Raynsford has his new house at the foot of Bostwick Hill nearly fin- ished. It has very attractive appear ance and Is of the most modern style and finish.
 All our stores are being filled up with Holiday goods. Advertise them in the NEWS. .-..
Connecticut western news., 1894-11-22
NORFOLK.

G. T. Johnson and family returned on Saturday from weeks visit at New York and Mt Vernon.
 Harry D. Stevens is quite sick.
 The Norfolk club met at Mir Curtiss' on Wednesday evening. A very enjoy able evening was spent playing whist
 Wm. O'Conor and Miss Kate Cornell are to be married at the Church of the Immaculate Conception on Wednesday, Nov. 28th. They have taken rooms at Mrs May Donahue's, where shey will commence keeping house.
 Dr Peasley is rebuilding his farm house on Pond Hill, which was destroy ed by fire a short time ago.
 Mir and Mrs Martin Hotchkiss expect to go this week tO Winsted to spend the winter with their daughter, Mrs Geo. Carrier.
 Miss Mabel Wessman, of New York, 8 guest of Miss Meyer, is very sick.
 Elite debating society held it's first meeting at the Academy Hall last Fri day evening. The subject for debate was: (Which was the greater general Grant or McClellan?" The affirmative debaters were George Marvin and Allen Swords; negative, Edward Johnson and Henry Gldman. It was decided in favor of Mo Clellan. The next meeting will be on Thursday evening. Resolved that penuriousneas IS greater vice than extravaganza.
 John Daly has severed his connection with M. T. Moore at black ksmithing.
 Miss Edith Peck has returned from 8 visit in New Haven.
 Mrs H. H. Bridgman has gone to New York city for the winter.
 Miss Belle Eldridge spent Sunday with her sister.
 The evening service in the Second Congregational church of Winsted on Sunday was under the auspices of the Mems Sunday Evening Club. The theme was "Help from the Hills," and the service was in honor of the Hon. Robbins Battell, who has done so much for music, and who was director of an English glee club in Winsted 20 years ago. Four pieces of music written by Mr Battell were sung, two by Mir Pierce, of Norfolk, and two by the choir. Two pieces arranged by Mrs Terry, daugh- ter of MT Battell, were sung by a quar- tette and the cht ir. Rev Mir De Peu and Judge Fenn made addresses.
Connecticut western news., 1894-11-22
GREAT HARRINGTON.

Deputy Sheriff L. 0 Raifstanger, who was agent for the Great Harrington coal company, was tried in the District court last week Wednesday for alleged short weight in load of coal. He was de- feuded by Lawyers Collins, Crosby and Joyner with H. l. Wilcox for the pros- ecution. The alleged transaction was on September l when Mir Raifstanger weighed load of coal for Mrs Gordon of Sheffield. George Gordon. who was driving the team, had the load weighed at J. A. Brewers and on the scales of Burget and Lewis. The prosecution claimed that there was deficiency of ITO pounds. After hearing all the evi- dence the court decided that the prose cntion had failed to prove any intent to commit fraud and the defendant was discharged. There are eight other cases against Mir Raifstauger. and some of these will come up for trial next Mon- day.
 A SOD was born to MT and Mrs James Kelley last week Wednesday night. O. Fl. Sage, William Stanley and Henry Hine have gone to Kitrell, NC |, for a few weeks shooting. .. D. G Anderson Post G. A. R. was in- spected last week Wednesday evening by Inspector Charles Linsky of Dresser Post, Housatonic The Woman's Re. lief Corps served supper.
 Rev Dr I. s. Hartley gave reception to the people of his parish Friday eve ming. This is the first public reception given in the new rectoiy.
 A meeting of the St. Peter's Total Abstinance society was held Thursday night and number of new members were elected.
 Mrs Han riet A. wife of Merrick c Hall, died at her home on East Main street Nov. IA aged 73. The funeral was attended from her late residence Friday afternoon with burial in Elm wood cemetery. She is survived by a husband and eight sons.
 A union Thanksgiving service of the Methodist, Congregational and Episco- pal churches will be held Thanksgiving day at the Congregational church. Rev F. R. Marvin will preach the annual sermon.
 Thomas, the 43 year old SOD of Michael Vasey, died Saturday at Mill River.
 Postmaster William O. Hinman and family moved into their new house on Benton Ave. this week.
 The bans of marriage between Michael A A.Condon. of Sheffield, and Rose O'Brien, of South Egremont, were read at St, Peters church Sunday.
Connecticut western news., 1894-11-22
The Light of the .Iirhtnins Buzz

Of late the naturalists have been los ing sleep and filling great deal of val uable magazine space in discussing the causes that produce the light emitted by firef1ies. As is generally the case where much study and investigation is involved, there is wide difference of opinion. One school of scientists trace the phenomenon to the nervous system of the insect; another to his respiration. while third school have prepared an article of 5000 words to prove that the light is entirely dependent upon the poor bugs circulation The burden of evidence seems to be in favor of those who claim that the luminous tissue is made up of fat globules, which are in- termittently acted upon by the oxygen of the air and the phosphorous of the creature's body.-St. Louis Republic.
Connecticut western news., 1894-11-22
Why Not Have a Fire District

Last week we urged on the people of the village of Canaan the importance of providing adequate means of defense against fire. We said there should be m ,re hydrants put in, plenty of good hose provided and the hose company supplied with necessary pecuniary aid to keep that organization in a healthy, vigorous condition. We intimated that this could be accomplished by voluntary effort on the part of the citizens of the village Since then we have been in. formed that the hoss company has al ready breathei out it's young life for want of proper nourishment. (True, an attempt is being make to revive it ) Furthermore the opinion is expressed that the voluntary system would not prove satisfactory anyway. That if it is adopted the burden will be borne by a comparatively few public spirited men. The other alternative, if any thing is to be done, is to incorporate the village within proper limits into a fire district. This is very simple mat ter, as far as the fred tape" goes, under the general act of the legislature. Then the expenses would be borne prorata by all the property owners and taxpayers living within the district. We have no Tammany Hall organization in this place, so there is no reason why the a:- fairs of the fire district should not be run on an economical, businesslike basis. Of course, nothing can be done townwise. We venture to suggest thai a meeting be called at once to take action on this matter.
Connecticut western news., 1894-11-22
STATE NEWS.

Winsted's registry list stands at 1886, and Torrington's list at 1878. . Last Thursday Lawyer Middleberger, counsel for Jolm Cronin, the murderer, State Attorney Eggleston and four doc tors, two for the condemned man and two for the state, one of the latter being Dr Down, of the Insane Retreat, met at the state prison and examined Cronin as to his sanity. In answer to a ques- tion as to what he thought of his not going to Heaven Cronin replied: "I guess the Lord and the law will have their way, no matter what think about it." The doctors will make their report to the Board of Pardons at the Decem- Der meeting.
 Charles O. Soper, the oldest Knight Tem mplar in Hartford, died at that city on Thursday at the age of 70.
 Col. Pope has offered the city of Hartford the Bartholomew farm of 70 acres for a public park.
Connecticut western news., 1894-11-22
KENT.

Reno Swift arrived from the West on Friday last and is with his family at Peter Skiff's.
 Mrs Sylvia Edwards has returned home from Chicago after an absence of several months.
 Wm. Bull left town Wednesday for New York city to take position in tue in. urance office of N. A. McNeil
 E. St. John. Genl Mang'r O. R. I. & P. R. R. called on his sister, Mrs M. St. J. Fuller. one day last week, on his way from Chicago to New York #..
 Dr W. NJ. Barnum, who has been at his home for few days, left .town Sun day, starting on his regular trip as steam ship surgeon, to Central America.
 Miss Flora Mallory is very low with typhoid fever She is attended by Q trained nurse from New Haven.
 The Woman's Foreign Mission Soci. ety held its annual thanksgiving meet ing at church parlors, Nov. 14th. al- though the day was. stormy, there were present about 25 ladies' At the close of the devotinal meeting five o'clock tea was served and a social hour enjoyed together.
 Mrs A Beckley is visiting friends in Canaan and elsewhere and expects to be absent several weeks.
 The work of putting in the basins connecting with the sewer is completed and Main St. is in passable condition once more. Next. Electric lights mex,
 We don't care anything about having trolley cars run through our city, but it might be a bright idea to appeal to the town for an electric light plant.
 The community has sustained sad loss in lthe death of Dr John w. King, which occurred suddenly on Wednesday Nov. IA, from heart trouble. He had been confined to the house a short time with fever resulting from grippe. but was not considered alarmingly ill until 8 day or two before. when the heart re- fused to do it's work, and he, e,sank rapid ly Dr King has been 8 resident of this village 25 years. Day and night, in sunshine and storm. he has driven over these hills and probably there is not a house in the town to which he has not been called to relieve suffering. He took many long drives out of town also. Through his faithfulness in the per formance of the duties of his profession, his kindness and ready sympathy he was highly esteemed. Many friends mourn for him and are sad in the thought that his portly form and genial pleasant face will be seen on earth no more. The funeral was attended at the Congl church at 1 p. ID Saturday, 17th. A large congregation gathered to this solumn service, which was conducted by Revs B. M. Wright aud w. F. Bielby. Many beautiful floral tributes were placed upon and around the casket.
Connecticut western news., 1894-11-22
ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION
 - of the North Canaan Bridge Com'y.

The subscribers hereby associate them- selves as body polite and corporate. in pur- suance of the Statutes of the State of Connec- ticut, authorizing and regulating the forma- tion of Stock Corporations, and adopt the following general articles of association and agreement:
 l. The name of said corporation shall be the North Canaan Bridge Company and It's capital shall be fifteen hundred dollars to be divided Into shares of twenty-five dollars each.
 2. The purpose for which said corporation is to be organized Is for the purpose of erect ing, maintaining, constructing, and putchas- ing toll bridge and abutments with necces- sary ways, approaches, land and appurteu- ances connected herewith in the towns of Salisbury and North Canaan, in said state Of Connecticut.
 8. The principal place of business of said corporation shah be at North Canaan, in said State of Connecticut.
 4. Each subscriber hereto agrees to take the number of shares of the capital stock Of said corporation set against hts name to be paid for by miscellaneous as called for by the directors hereafter to be appointed. Dated at North Canaan. Conn.,. June 2s. 1894.
Connecticut western news., 1894-11-22
The Car Cure

We do not know, but we strongly suspect, that our electric railways are en- couraging the car cure. In fact Eu- ropeans are gravely discussing the effects of electric railways on rheumatism. and many sufferers take the car cure with regularity and supposed benefit They get as near the motor as possible and cast longing eyes on the trolley. As a noted and eminent English physician gave as the result of his life's observa- tion "that fully two-thirds of the ail- ments of humanity were purely imagi- nary" we can readily see how the car cure for rheumatism is very effioacious. Atlanta Constitution.
Connecticut western news., 1894-11-22
FALLS VILLAGE.

Edward Andrus, who has typhoid fever, is improving.
 John o. Wolfe has the typhoid fever in severe form.
 Will Peetz is i'll with a fever, but not severely SO.
 Mrs J. o. Wolfe and children return ed from their visit in Bridgeport the latter part of the week on hearing of the illness of her husband.
 Dr and Mrs Skiff attended the funeral of Deacon Gibbs w. Skiff in Ellsworth, Saturday.
 Mrs Wm. H. HubbeD returned the latter part of the week from Bridgeport, where she has been visiting relatives for a couple weeks.
 Snow was one foot in depth on Ga nsan mountain Nov. 6, says one of the residents of that locality,
 Mrs Thomas l.. Van Alstyne and two children, from Waterville, are guests of her parents, MT and Mrs Eugene Deck CT.
 William l.. Willard moved into the house on tue south end of Prospect street last week.
 The ladies of the Congregational church met at their parlors Tuesday ,de- voting their time to the welfare of the needy in their parish. A supper was held afterwards.
 The Goggin brothers went raccoon hunting last Saturday night and caught four raccoons, which makes twenty they have caught thus far this season with their valuable dog "Carlo."' A good many of these animals this noble dog has killed without any aid whatever.
 The convention of the Epworth League, Poughkeepsie District. Housa- tonic Division, will be held to-day in the Methodist church. Morning ses- sion at 10; afternoon 2; evening 5 45.
 The Hunt team expect to play the. H. V. I team here Saturday, weather per hitting.
 Miss Lucy Bistick, of Bridgeport, is guest at Wm. H. Hubbell's.
Connecticut western news., 1894-11-22
w EST GOSH BIN.

Fifteen dollars were realized at the church. entertainment last week, and fifty dollars at the grange supper.
 Mrs NJ. Cook and several of her family are sick with the prevailing sore throat.
 Goshen grange visited the Torripgton grange last Thursday night.
 Miss Minnie Wooster, organist of the Methodist, church, is visiting friends in Hartford Miss Mary Richards presides at the organ during her absence.
 Miss Minnie Ransom, of Winsted, has been visiting her mother, Mrs l.. B. Ransom.
 Nearly all the snow disappeared dur ing the few mild days of last week.
 John Marvin is reported as very low with old fashioned consumption.
 Another wedding in our midst. This time it is Alice Bragg, daughter of Rodney Bragg, and Arthur Parker. of Bantam.