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Connecticut western news., 1894-03-01
HUNTSVILLE and SOUTH CANAAN

Mrs A. B Ensign is in Railway, N where she will remain several weeks as guest at the home of her son, H. M Ensign.
 "What shall we plant in our garden next spripR?" was the subject discussed by Hollenbeck Grange at its regular meeting held Feb. 21. A number of new ideas were brought out 80 that as a result we expect great things from the Grange gardens during the con ing sea- son.
 Last Thursday evening about 40 of the friends and neighbors of MT and Mrs Milton Emmons assembled at their home in the capacity of a surprise party, the occasion being little express sion of kindness and good will toward Mir and Mrs Emmons, who have resided in our neighborhood for a number of years and who will shortly leave us ''to dwell under their own vine and fig tree" A most enjoyable evening was spent not least of all the good things being the bountiful supper provided by the ladies of the party. Hearty good wishes follow Mir and NJ s Emmons to their new home.
 Mir Clarence Aillyer, of Easton, Pa., spent little time here last week.
 The many friends of Mir Chauncey Hillyer will be pleased to hear that he is slowly but surely recovering from bis l recent dangerous illness at his home in South Easton, Pa.
Connecticut western news., 1894-03-01
How to Get Sleep.

Sleep rules have an addition. It is to place the right hand on the forehead, and the left at the back of the neck, while counting 49. The rational of this process is explained by Dr Salisbury: The palm of the right hand and the fore part of the body are both plus tpositive
 magnetic poles. The left palm and the back part of the body are lmirus) or negative poles. Like poles repel, aud by thus placing the palms of the hands over the various centres of plexuses, a vital current is directed back into the body, it's normal circuit is re-establish- ed, and its energies are guided and even- ly distributed among the organs situate along its course. The physical and mental systems will become passive, con- tented, and comfortable, all parts work ing together for the common good. The result will be composure and recupera. ton. All distracting, harassing, melan- choly imaginstions and gloomy forbod- ings will pass away; the stomach and bowels and all their glandular append ages will renew their healthy functions, while digestion and assimilation, pre- viously at a standstill, will go on nor mally. Overwork and improper food are at the bottom of our sleeplessness
Connecticut western news., 1894-03-01
KENT.

Rev and Mrs B. M. Wright and son returned home on Friday last. after an absence of several weeks.
 Mrs B O Swift, of Ottawa, Ills. is visiting her mother, Mrs Helen Vim cent, and other relatives in town.
 Mrs Miller, of Middletown, Conn, is with her sister, Mrs W. F. Bielby.
 Wallace Welch was in town Sunday to visit his mother. Mrs H. Welch, who returned to Bridgeport with him.
 Miss Martha Lane went to Bridge port last Saturday.
 Clifford Sprague. who has been spend ing some time at J. w. Lanes, has re- turned to Bridgeport.
 The Phila May Go. gave concert at Town Hall on the evening of Feb. 2l, to a small but apprecistive audience. Nearly every selection was encored, and the company very kindly responded. It is seldom that the people have an op- portunity in this village to enjoy an en- tertainment given by so refined and talented artists. Unfortunately there was no piano and Mir McColl's solos were necessarily omitted.
 The many friends of Wilbur s. Peck, of Danbury, were glad to see him iu town a few days ago.
 Rev MT Starr. of Cornwall, preached at the Cong'l church Sunday morning
 The death of Charles Leonard occur. red suddenly at his home in Macedonis on Monday afternoon, Feb 26 He was found sitting in his chair by Dr Futile, . who pronounced the cause to be heart disease, and that life had been extinct about three hours when the sad discov. cry was made.
Connecticut western news., 1894-03-01
RESOLUTIONS.

At regular communication of Hous. tonic Lodge. No. 61, F. & A. M, held at their lodge rooms at Canaan, Conn. Saturday evening, February 24th, 1894, the following resolutions were adopted
 WHEREAS it has pleased God to take from our number Brother Harlan P. Tracy and whereas wo feel that in his death his family has lost tender and affectionate husband and father; that this Lodge has lost an honored and val ned friend aud Brother and the com munity an upright citizen, therefore,
 BE IT RESOLVED, that while we bow with submission to the will of the Grand Architect of the Universe, we deplore the loss of this Brother. the rectitude of whose life and whose steady adherance to bis convictions of right exemplfied to the world the principles of our insti. tuition.
 RESOLVED, that we cherish his mem- ory as that of just and upright mason, whose cheerful presence and pleasant greeting will long be remembered among us.
 RESOLVED, that we sympathize deeply with those upon whom the loss has fall en most heavily, whose hearts bound to him by ties of tenderest affection are desolate by this bereavement, and we trust as time shall pass, with healing in his wings, his life and love shall remain to them blessed memory and that God will comfort and sustain them.
 RESOLVED, that these resolutions be spread upon the minutes of this Lodge and that copy thereof be transmitted to the family of our deceased Brother.
 FRANK A PEET. Secretary.
Connecticut western news., 1894-03-01
NORFOLK.

MT Jos. Cowles, who has been visit ing his parents, MT and Mrs J. N Cowles, returned to Cambridge on Monday.
 Rev Mir Milliken, of Canaan. preach tional church on Sunday.
 Miss Ruth Holmes, of Winsted, spent last Thursday and Friday with her sis ter, Miss Leila Holmes, who attends the Robbins school
 Miss Mary Curtiss spent Sunday with friends in Winsted.
 Miss Minnie Munson, of Sheffield, is visiting at R o. Burr's.
 Several from here attended the Shakespeare's play, Richard Sd, at Win sted on Friday evening.
 Parties from New York and New Hav- en have been in town to engage board or rent for the coming summer. Miss Mary Eldridge was in New York over Sunday.
 The main room at Robbins school was filled on Thursday to witness the exercises prepared by Prof. Carter and hls pupils in honor of Washington. The programme was very interesting. in- cluding music, recitations, etc. .'The National color bearers" including the various historical flags of our country from the time of St. Georges cross to the present number of stars and stripes, was particularly an interesting feature. The school was presented with a large crayon portrait of Washington by Mir Battell. He also lent them for the day. q cup used by Washington at Mt. Yer non. an old fashioned album with pro- file picture of Washington in bronze, and painting done by Miss Urania Bsttell of his home at Mt. Vernon. In the evening reception was held at the gymnasium.
 Miss Clara Clark, of East Canaan, vis- tied Miss Martha Stevens few days last week.
 Prof. Hurst, of the gymnasium, is preparing for an exhibition. Mir Edward A. Cobb attended the State Library meeting at New Haven lust week.
 Jason Roberts cut his knee badly on Thursday last. Dr Kendall was sum. moned.
 Mrs James DePeu, who has been wis. iting at Rev John DePeu's, returned tc her home on Saturday The house on Emerson street, being built by Mir Levi, is nearly flushed | Frank SIlvernail will move into 1t in g | few weeks.
 | It is said that it is Ralph Sardam who has bought the Humphrey Dewel place at West Norfolk.
Connecticut western news., 1894-03-01
sHEFFIELD.

This Wednesday evening at 6.3O o'clock at the Methodist Episcopal church, by Rev A. E. Lord, pastor, the marriage of William Shook, of this place. and Miss Minnie Gilbert, of Falls Village. Ct, was solemnized. As MT Shook has been with us for sometime as clerk in the store of E J. Vosburgh, and now is to bring his bride here. we offer them hearty congratulations and give them a welcome with best wishes of their many friends.
 The lecture given by Rev J. M. Dul- ton, of Newtownville, Mass subject, "In my minds eye, Horatio," was one of the best we have had in a long time, and greatly enjoyed by all who listened to it. We only wish the weather and tray cling had been favorable to large audience.
 The funeral service of Wells Clark was held at the NJ. E church, Monday afternoon, conducted by Rev A E Lord. The remains were brought here from Northampton, Mass, for interment. Some changes are to be made among the village residents this spring. Our | timer, Mir Merrifeld, is to move with his family into the house on Main street, owned by Mrs Frances Goodsell, and his store and shop to the Conway building opposite the hotel His brother has harness shop in the same building. Walter M Miner and Mrs William M. Chapin went to Hudson, N. Y, last week to attend the funeral of their sis ter, Mrs Charles E. Joslen.
Connecticut western news., 1894-03-01
Power of the Imagination.

'I never was more firmly convinced of the power of imagination" said man, ''than was by something that happened to me on the occasion of visit to friend. It had been an extremely hot day, and when l went to bed at night the heat seemed almost insupportable. It seemed to me that if should open the door from my room into the hall it would make a little circulation and make the air more comfortable. and felt safe in doing this because l am an early riser. and knew could get the door shut before any body was stirring in the morning. So opened the door, with the pleasant result that had anticipated, and when went to close it in the morning found that had opened not the door into the hall, but the door into closet. "-Nsw York Suu.
Connecticut western news., 1894-03-01
A SIAMEsE SPECTACLE

The Barbaric Pomp and Splendor of ths
 March of the Elephants.
 The magnificent temple elephant de- scends the long flight of steps in gor- geous state caparisons of let and bearing the golden shrine of the sacred tooth under a golden howdah. A score of attendants walk at the side, support ing a lofty cloth of gold canopy outlined with lamps and flowers. Snowy plumes rise behind the Tapping ears, and tur- baned mahouts kneel on the richly masked head and lean against the gilt columns of the howdah, holding peacock feather fans and scarlet umbrellas edged with tinkling golden bells. The temple band leads the way, the barbaric strains of music being accompanied by the elashing cymbals and rattling castanets of hundred whirling dancers.
 The dignified Kandyan chiefs walk in glittering ranks before the mighty ele- phant which occupies the post of honor, his small eyes twinkling through the red and goldenemask of the huge head which towers above the multitude, and his enormous tusks guided carefully by the temple servants to prevent accidental damage from their sweeping ivory curves. The 80 elephants of the proces- sion walk three abreast, ridden by officials in muslin robes and embroidered scarfs of sacred red and yellow, and holding golden dishes heaped with rice, cocoanut and flowers, the consecrated offerings of the Buddhist religion.
 Each trio of elephants is preceded by 6 band of music. troop of dancers and a crowd of gaudily clad natives, with blazing torches and scarlet banners. Sometimes a baby elephant trots along by his mothers side as preliminary ed ucation in the future duties of his sacred calling and seems terrified by the noise and glare, which in no way disconcert the imperturbable dignity of his elders.
 Round and round the wide area of the temple precincts the gigantic animals move with the slow and stately tread which allows ample time for the wild svolutions of the mazy dances perform. ed before each advancing line. The splendor of the barbaric pageant har- monizes with the vivid coloring of native life and landscape. The red glare of a thousand flaming torches flashing back from the gorgeous trappings of the no ble elephants, the dark faces of the bounding dancers, the waving fans and floating banners, the wild bursts oi savage music and the oriental brilliancy of the many colored crowd, contrasting with the jeweled costumes of Kandyan chiefs and the yellow robes of the Bud dhist priesthood. render the imposing ceremonial 8 picture of unprecedented splendor. Magazine.
Connecticut western news., 1894-03-01
LAX EvILLE.

The Union Veteran Association meet ing on Washington's birthday proved a gala day for Lakeville Aspecial reporter for the NEWS was on hand who will let the public know what grand social time the veterans and their friends had.
 The past few weeks our farmers have been drawing logs to the E w. Spur Co.'S. steam saw mill where they are be- ing saved up at short notice.
 Mir and Mrs Hubert Williams have been visiting friends in New York city the past two weeks.
 Miss Sarah Holley arrived home from a visit to relatives iu New Britain.
 It is reported that Mrs Tupper's two houses near the railroad bridge are sold to party in New York city who in- tends to build large building on this prominent location.
 Miss Nollie Staniforth is quite i'll and has been confined to bed for over a week with rheumatism.
 A large number of ladies gave Mrs Abram Martin surprise party on her birthday anniversary, Tuesday of this week.
 Miss Grace Jennings, of New Haven, is here this week visiting her sister, Mrs Morgan Ebert.
Connecticut western news., 1894-03-01
RIsTRICT OF SHARON. ss.-PRoBATI

nISTRICT OF SHARON, ss.-PROBATE II Court, February 24th. A D 1894.
 Estate of CarrieL. Hotchkiss late of Shar- on in said district. s. Upon application of Frank A Hotchkiss of Millerton in the County of Duchess and State of New York. praying that letters of adminls- traiion may be granted on aaid estate of said decessseo as per application on Ale more fully appears, 1t is
 Ordered that said application be heard aud determined at the probate cffi,.e in Sh lron in said district on the 10th day of March A. D. 1S9i, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon and that notice be given of the pendency of said appli- cation and the time and place of hearing theron, by publishing ths same twice in some newspaper having circulation in said dis trict, and by posting a copy thereof on the public sign-post in the town uf sharon in said district.
 A M Gam Judpa
Connecticut western news., 1894-03-01
CHAPaN WILLIE.

Mrs John O'Hara sustained shock on the 23d of February, one side being helpless.
 Mir John Shepard, Jr. of Providepce, R. I spent four days last week upon the Sage farm, bringing with him plans and specifications for talaho barn which is to be 35x80. three stories high, and will set upon the lower side of the highway. and about opposite the Mount Washington road. thus giving him the hill lot for his dwelling, clnb house, lawn tennis. etc. No artificial grading could have afforded more pleasing spot to Mir Shepard's taste than this, and thus he will decorate and beautify.
 l. s. Judd expects to have the Sco- vile house finished about the 20th ot March and has already commenced the Miller house on the east side of Twin Lakes. Both Mir and Mrs Judd have had a tnssel with the grip. while youl humble servant is now passing through the Ed round, yet not like Mitchell sur. rended the belt, although, but little left to buckle around.
 The infant child of Edward VanDeu. sen has the croup.
 Beers &, Trafford. of Millerton, are figuring with view of putting in bid on the Shepard work.
Connecticut western news., 1894-03-01
W EST GOsHE EN.

Saturday morning at seven o'clock the. mercury registered ten below zero, aud four below at noon. Besides being cold the wind blew furiously from the northwest.
 On Tuesday the 18th, MT Nicholas Cook died of pneumonia at the age of 59 years. MT Cook was born in Ger many and came to this country in 1866, coming first to Goshen. Since that tune his home has been in different parts of that town. He leaves a wife and eleven children to mourn for him. The funeral was held on Thursday, a large number being present, among whom were many of his own country men from this aud surrounding towns
 Mir and Mrs Geo, Woodward and son, of Nashua, N. H., were here last week to attend the funeral of her father.
 Selectman w. Fl. Wadhams is on the sick list,
Connecticut western news., 1894-03-01
LegGJ Notices.
DISTRICT Of Salisbury. ss. Probate Court " February 26th. 1894.

RESTRICT of Salisbury, ss. Probate Court, February 26th. 1894
 Estate of Noadiah Warner late of Salisbury in said district deceased,
 Upon Application of Darwin D. Warner, of said Salisbury, praying that an instrument In writing purporting to be the last will and testament of said Noahdiah Warner deceased may be proved. approved, allowed and sd- mitted to probate as per application on file more fully appears, it is
 Ordered that said application be heard and determined at the Probat Ofnce in Salisbury in said district on the 12lh day of March A. D. 1894 at II 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 the same once in some newspaper having circulation in said dis trict, and by posting a copy tn reof on the public signpost in the town of Salisbury in said District. Aud it appearing to this court that the heirs at law of said deceased. Percy DeF. Warner and Elizabeth Warner, are minors, Maria B. c. Warner of Salisbury, the mother of said minors, Is hereby appointed guardian ad litem for said minors, and 1t is further ordered that marked copy of the newspaper containing this notice be sent to the said Maria B. O Warner.
 Attest; David 0. Whittlesey, Acting Judge.
Connecticut western news., 1894-03-01
Rheumatism Quickly Cured.

Three days is very short time in which to cure bad case of rheumatism but it can be done, if the proper treat. ment is adopted. as will be seen by the following from James Lambert, of New Brunswick, Ills II was badly aff1ict- ed with rheumatism in the hips and .legs, when bought bottle of Cham. berlain's Pain Balm. It cured me in three days. I am all right to-day; and would insist on every one who is aff1ict- ed with that terrible disease to use Cham berlaih's Pain Balm and get well at once 50 cent bottles for sale by w. H. Camp, Canaan; Geo. T. Johnson, Norfolk.
Connecticut western news., 1894-03-01
CORN WALL CENTER.

The school in Johnson Hollow closed the winter term Saturday morning.
 Mrs Lewis Catlin and family have been qnite sick with grip.
 Mrs Jas. Ford fell one day last week and stuck nail in her hand, infictine a serious wound.
 William w. Baldwin. life long resi- dent of this place, died Saturday al Morgan Murphy's where he was board ing this winter.
Connecticut western news., 1894-03-01

A Kansas woman has found the solu. tion of the tramp question. She is police justice of her city, and 8 western paper tells thls story of her: The first tramp who was brought before her for iudg. ment was sentenced to two baths day for ten days, and to hard labor on the stone pile, with the order that he be fed if he worked, and starved if he shirksd. The prisoner survived the ordeal, but now the first question tramp asks on approaching Kansas town is whether the police judge is a man or woman.
Connecticut western news., 1894-03-01

Mrs Lyman Dunning will entertain the Ladies' Aid society Wednesday af- ternoon.
 Geo. K Goodwin has started milk route through this village to accommo- date the many families who wish to buy milk. We have no doubt of his suc- cess.
 MT and Mrs A. A. Lawrence went Friday to Branford to visit Mrs Law rence's sister, Mrs Sheldon. They re- turned home Monday.
 Mrs Ives has moved from her own dwelling to that of her daughter. Mrs Geo. K. Goodwin, ana intends to make her home with Mrs Goodwin.
 Saturday was the coldest by several degrees of any day for several winters.
 Happy Canaan.
 Good Canaan. O. B. s.
Connecticut western news., 1894-03-01
They Want the Heat.

1.-The people of this vicinity insist on having Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and do not want any other" says John " Bishop, of Portland Mills. Indiana. That is right. They know it to be su- perior to any other for colds, and as a preventive and cure for croup, and why should they not insist upon having it.
 25 and 50 cent bottles for sale by W. Fl. Camp. Canaan. Geo. T. Johnson. Norfolk.
Connecticut western news., 1894-03-01
DIsTRIcT of Canaan ss. Probate oour

AI February 27, A D. 1894.
 Estate of Laura R. storm, late of Canaan in said district, deceased.
 The administrator having exhibited hts ad- ministration account with said estate to this Court for allowance it is
 Ordered, That the sth day of March, 1894, at II o'cl, ok in the forenoon, at the Prchate Onice In said North Canaan, be and the same Is assigned for hearing on the allowance of said adm nistraiion account with said estate, and this court di ects the administrator to give public notice to all persons interested therein to appear and be heard thereon, by publishing a copy of this order in soma news paper having a circulation in said district. aud by posting copy of t is order on the public sign-post in fhe town where the de- ceased last dwelt. five days before said day of hearing and return make to this Court
 Attest, DAVID 0. WHrrTI.RsEY, Judge
Connecticut western news., 1894-03-01

The New York Mail and Express is responsible for the statement that the resiu and acid in the lager beer usually sold has very deleterious effect on the hands of bartenders. in some cases even causing fingers to rot off. If it has such an effect on the fingers of the bartend- CTS what must it have on the stomachs of the drinkers?
Connecticut western news., 1894-03-01
Ferry MAI. R,s~.

E. R. Swetnan, of Fairfax Station, Virginia, says: "A party came forty miles to my store for Chamberlain s Cough Remedy and bought dozen bottles. The remedy is great favorite in this vicinity and has performed some wonderful cures here" It is intended esp cially for coughs. colds. croup and whooping cough aud is a fsvorite wher- ever known. For sale by W. H Camp, Canaan; Geo. T, Johnson, Norfolk.
Connecticut western news., 1894-03-01
SALISBUR Y.

Rev MT Buehler, of the Hotchkiss school. occupied the pulpit at the Con- gregatiopsl church last Sunday.
 Mrs Arthur Gould, of New Haven, is visiting at Lawn Cottage.
 Charles E. Miles and wife have return ed from their wedding trip and have begun housekeeping in part of MT A.P Felt's house.
 Mrs Henry Hubbard is visiting friends out of town.
Connecticut western news., 1894-03-01
Will Play Ball.

The Winsted base ball club has chos- en John Simmons as manager of the club. The lovers of base ball in this section will probably have excursion rates to Winsted this season. The club proposes to play ball, and have no fakes. Mir Simmons was manager of the club the latter part of last season. He says perhaps it is his good luck which makes him successful in whatever he undertakes. We think Johns sue. cess is due more to his good judgment, thoroughness and hustling qualities.
 Speaking about hustling reminds us how John Simmons, who is an agent oi the Humane Society, and State Agent Thrall made the farmers in this section hustle few years ago at Canaan. Said farmers had been iu the habit of bring ing calves to market tied head and foot and thrown into heap in wagons. One day Simmons and Thrall got after the farmers here, and the scenes in the streets eclipsed circus day. Since then the calves have been brought in crates to this station.
Connecticut western news., 1894-03-01

Two men who represented themselves as soap agents, last week succeeded in beating large number of persons in Catskill. They sold cakes of soap ai ridiculously high prices, offering big premiums for the wrappers when re- turned to the company. After swind
 ling every one they could, they drove away with hired team, which was later found at Rondout Red Hook Journal.