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Connecticut western news., 1894-02-22
East Canaan, Conn. Feb. IT, 1894.
New Name. For Canaan.

New Names For Canaan. Editor of Neacs:
 Having been subscribers to the CoNS WESTERN NEWS, for many years, and taking the welfare of Canaan, its resi- dents and industries, to heart we would like to be heard from in the matter of changing it's name.
 If you will allow us to pass comment on the subject, will begin by saying that Great Canaan, which has been sug- gested Is very good and we approve of it; as in this style and form the name of dear, old, Canaan Is not obliterated, fo, if it were. it would perhaps soon be for gotten. If. however, Great Canaan does not suit the multitude, we might sug- gest Pl1sariue, there being none other of that name in the U. s. Or to be a bit satirical, we would propose two others. viz, Fabidam or Sleepy Hollo1, of which there are only one other in the U. s. These may sound odd. but now- a-days everybody seems to want what is unique.
 What would Landlord Warner gay fl his old stamping ground was named; Warnerao,raf Perhaps his New York guests would have to pay double rates. There are no Warnertowns. For the present our repertoir is exhausted, and should we think or hear of anything de. sirable will communicate with you. snd in the mean time look with much inter, eat to ths future developments of re naming Canaan.
 Very truly yours,
 B GRorTA < SoN, New York City, Feb. Is, 1894
Connecticut western news., 1894-02-22
Born Feb. 22, l732. Died Dec. II, l999.

Today is the l6and anniversary of the birth of the "Fathsr of his Country"
 Today six G. A. R. posts. viz, Knight Post of Laksville; Covles Post of Canaan; Gridley Post of Miller ton: Gregory Post of Sharon; Barnard Post of Sheffield; Anderson Post of Great Burlington, hold a reunion at Lakeville. Conn.
 It is peculiarly appropriate that the annual reunions of the G. A. R. posts ia this section are held on Washingtou's birthday. for while celebrating his ami versary the members of the posts also celebrate their own individual and col loctive deeds in the cause of Freedom. George Washington was "First in war. first in peace and first in the hearts of his countrymen;" and that is also the record of the Grand Army of the Re public.
Connecticut western news., 1894-02-22
LAX EvHl.LR.

Robert Merrifield died last week Tues day He was the oldest man in town, aged 92 years. Deceased had been an inmate of the town asylum for many years.
 The sad intelligence came here last Saturday that John Camp. of Norfolk. died that day, aged 70 years. of Bright's disease. Mr Camp moved away from here nine years ago. He had resided. previous to that time. many years in Lakeville.
 Edward Dsuchy. of Ct Burlington, was home sick with the grip, but has recovered sufficiently to attend to busi- ness again.
 The Phils May Concert Go. gave a very fine concert Monday evening, at Academy Hall. to full and enthusiastic house. The Hotchkiss school students were present in body.
 It Ia our sad duty to announce the sudden death Of Mrs John McKone. She died last Thursday morning of pneumonia. aged about 50 years. being only sick about a week The funeral services took place Saturday at St Mary's church. Rev Fr Ramon offici. ated. A large number of friends fol- lowed the remains to their last resting place ID Falls Village Catholic cemetery. The husband and children of the de. ceased lady have the sympathy of their many friends and the public at large in their sudden loss of kind wife and mother.
 Since the great agitation has been in- angurated by Editor Beckley in sug cesting to add Great" to the name of the pretty village of Canaan, some of our populace are getting uneasy as re- gards the name of our village and think it sounds too diminutive, and suggest to change the eDd syllable to .view, !" wbi h would sound grander and more in harmony with the size and growing tendency of the village. and it's far famed beautiful lake. So here it goes, Lakeview Is to be the future name of our growing village if every body inter ested Is pleased with it Speaking about the gro-.h Of the village puts us Tn mind that the E " Spurr Go has bought the land on Dodge Hill of the Rostwick estate.
Connecticut western news., 1894-02-22
KENT.
Miss Matte St John is visiting friends

Miss Hattie St John is visiting friends in Bridgeport
 Mrs E A. Demming, of Sharon, was at E. Lineburg's few days last week.
 Dr w. King has gone on . south ern trip for his health, to be absent two or three months.
 The funeral of Mrs Amanda Barnum was attended at the home of her daugh- ter. Mrs Lucy Hall. North Kent, on Monday 18th. Rev T. D. Barclay con- ducted the service.
 Lawyers and constables have been very busy In this vicinity lately, but just at present everything Is quiet. Miss Cora Catlin is spending some time with friends in Winsted. Mir and Mrs John Peck are both i'll with grip. day morning was conducted by o F. Coaster. assisted by Dea- Nj. c. Gibbs. There WAS no service Tn the evening for the reason that the streets and walks were In a condition almost impossible. Rev M. Wright has been unable to return home as soon as he intended on account of serious tronble with his eyes. It IS hoped and expected that be will he ~Atu uhe Soh6NVkhbou 0u SuDuaY next The latest organization in this village is the Tuesday Club, composed of a certain number of ladies who meet every Tuesday afternoon to discuss some topic previously announced and to in. tarchange ideas for mutual benefit Tuesday evenings Mt Algo Lodge I o. G. T. holds its meetings. also the dan cing class practice at town hall. On Wednesday evening the T. NJ. R, U meet at their club rooms They have recently taken up debating. and prepare themselves to settle some weishty questions On Thursday evening oc- curs the weekly prayer meeting. St Luke's Lodge also meets the same eve. ning-that Is when the moon shows it's right side. Then there is the book club and the Missionary societies-the ladies sewing society now working for the Indians-the Y. L. NJ. c making up boxes to send to the lumber camps in the West St Andrews Guild Daughters of the King-Willing Work ers, and. and. but it Is unnecessary 10 extend the list further to prove that if all things are not accomplished as de- sired in this place. it will not be for the lack of organized effort
Connecticut western news., 1894-02-22
TWO LIVES SAVED.

Mrs Phoebe Thomas, of Junction City. Ill was told by her doctors she had consumption and that there was no hope for her, but two bottles of Dr. Kings New Discovery completely cured her and she says it saved her life. Mir Fhos Eggers, l39 Florida St San Fran cisco, suffered from a dreadful cold, approaching consumption, tried with ont result everything else then bought one bottle of Dr. Kings New Discovery and in two weeks was cured He is naturally thankful. It is such results, of which these are samples, that prove the wonderful efficacy of this medicine in coughs and colds Free trial bot. tles at w H. Camps drug store. Re- gular sixs 5Qo. and 2l.00.
Connecticut western news., 1894-02-22
FOLk.

Fl. s. Comstock, clerk at the drug store, returned Monday from a visit with his parents in Warren, Conn.
 The Dillon family. which has been quarantined for SO many weeks. was liberated Saturday.
 John Spaulding, residing in the of New York parties hne span of matched horses.
 Lyman Hedge. of Lakeville. spent Sunday with the Misses Eldridge. John Sullivan has purchased the Humphrey Dewell place in West Nor folk of Mrs Emily 5 Welch. A surprise party was given to MT and Mrs Winthrop Cone at their new resi- dence the Ledge" on Tuesday evening last
 Mr and Mrs John Owens. of winsted. are visiting friends in town.
 The hosiery which has been shut down for several weeks resumed work last Monday.
 $. Canfeld. our popular milk ped dler, Is again seen on his daily routine after two weeks of suffering from vac. cination.
 Mira John Hollister diel last Tuesday or consumption at the home or MT Charles Holster. Her funeral was at the Catholic church Friday morning at niue o'clock She leaves a husband and child. father, two sisters and two brothers to mourn her loss. She was highly esteemed by all who knew her. She was 23 years of age.
 Mir John Camp died Saturday morn ing about l2 o'clock. He has been a resident of this town for many years and was highly respected. For the past three years he has done thriving busi- psss at marketing. His funeral was held on Tuesday at 10 30 a m.
 Mir John Swain of Boston, spent Sum- day In town.
 Miss Sarah Brown and G Cliffard Scoville were married at the Congrega. tional church Tuesday evening at ' o'clock. The church was very hand somely decorated with potted and cut flowers. The bride was attired in white lace and blue silk. The ushers were David Scoville, brother of the groom, A. V Woodworth. O. H Peck and Harry E. Stevens. There were several friends present from out of town. They have taken rooms and are going to keeping house at the residence of Dr Kendall
Connecticut western news., 1894-02-22
SAI.ISBuR Y.

Several from this village attended the Phila May concert st Lakeville, Mon day evening.
 The Congregational Sunday school sociable held at the Town Hall Friday evening was we'll attended and enjoyed by all.
 The Rev Spencer Voorhees,. of West Winsted, occupied the pulpit at the Congn church Sunday in exchange with Rev O. Goddard
 The Junior Endeavor society enjoyed a sleigh ride to Sheffield on Monday of this week.
 Mra William Washhurne and daugh- ter are visiting at J. P. walton's.
Connecticut western news., 1894-02-22
A Kn...x wa... E.y.r,..r..

Mir Albert Favorite. of Arkansas City, Kan. wishes to give our readers the benefit of his experience with colds. He says: II contracted cold earl, last spring that settled on my lungs and had hardly recovered from it when caught another that hnng on all sum- mer and left me with hacking cough which thought never would get rid If. had used Chamberlain's Cough Remedy some fourteen years ago with much success. and concluded to try it again. When I had got through with one bottle my cough had left me, and I have not suffered with cough or cold since. have recommended 1t to oth- CTS. and all speak well of 1t" % and 50 cent bottles for sale by " H. Camp. Canaan; Geo. T. Johnson, Norfolk.
Connecticut western news., 1894-02-22
CORNWALL. BRIDGE.

Wm. L. Clark. . highly respected citizen of our town. died at his rrsi- ,ience on Clark Hill on Saturday, the nffices and was elected to tho General Assembly. He leaves widow and four children. His age was 83 years.
 Mrs Mary Troy, who has beeu in poor health for some time. died at her home on Saturday last. She had lived here for over half century. She was kind neiehbor and was respected by her many friends and relatives. She was a nensioner. having lost a son in the late war.
 The sociable at the parsonage was well attended, considering the bad travelling
 Owing to the illness of Rev Mir Bir- kins no service has been held at the NJ E chdrch for the past two Snndays.
 In the selection of a name for the village of Canaan ws would respectfully say that in onr opinion Great Canaan would be suitable, for few menti ned rrasons. We have known a great many good people of that place, and a gredf many now remain. It Is . great place to wait for railroad trains The officers of the town are gredt and good men The editor of the CONNECTICUT WESTERN NEWS has grenf many friends and has a greaf many subscribers to his valuable paper and without doubt has a gredf many who are delinquent in payment thereof It is great place for sand and great place fnr pig iron on the east side. It has a great savings bank where a great many invest their savings safely. It is blessed with a gr-eaf many int-lli- gent ladies and gredf many pretty girls. all of which are greatly respec's d and if we are not greatly mistaken Great Canaan should be the name. We could sav a great many more words about thi qreGt subject were we not in greet hnrrv to get this to the great train which conveys gredt many letters to your great town.
 The blizzard hit us somewhat hard but no serious accidents have occurred.
Connecticut western news., 1894-02-22
Call It Canaan City.

Editor Coaa Wesieya Ne,cs.
 Canaan Is really anxious to have her name changed. So let me suggest . name that has not hitherto been men, toned. Call 1t Canaan City; for some day, who knows when (P1 we shall see Canaan City with her electric lights and later. electric or cable cars and every thing that goes to make up large city. The name that suggest is not found Ito my knowledgel anywhere on the continent There are number of vii, lages which bear the name city, how ever. such as Jewett City. Charles City. Mason City. Blue Earth City. and a score of others could be mentioned. I will place my plea before the jurors and let them decide: to change the name from Great or Grand Canaan to Canaan City.
 Yours respectfully.
 RAF. East Canaan, Conn, Feb. IT, 1894.
Connecticut western news., 1894-02-22
Call It Cornfield.

Editor Beckley. of Canaan. is anxious for new name for that town. Several of the best names ip this state are made by combinations of parts of two or more names In this way Winsted was formed by taking the Win from Winchester and the sted from Barkhamsted. Why not rename Canaan in this way from the places south and north of it by taking the Corn from Cornwall and the field from Sheffield. Think of it Brother Beckley. Can you do better?-[Winsted Herald No need of taking all that trouble Brother Marsh when by merely changing the second letter ga" in the name Canaan to the letter 70" it will read Cancan-iust what some people dance the moment you speak of chang. ing CAnAAn's name.
Connecticut western news., 1894-02-22
" RIsv0l-

Meda Sandal. little girl seven years old. living on Federal St, fell back ward into tub of scalding water last Monday and was terribly burned from her neck to her ankles. Her recovery Is doubtful
 A town meeting is called for Satur,ia, the 24th to arrange for rebuilding the lire engine house recently destroyed by fire.
 Walter Hodges, of Polkville, two vears old, died suddenly Saturday in fit The berraved family have the sym pathy of the entire community.
Connecticut western news., 1894-02-22
s~s.crspss.. Account.

The date on the colored slip of paper with me name of the subscriber shows the time to winch the subscription Is paid. thus. R b Smith aiula5 indicates that Mir smith has paiu for his paper to July 5, lSe5, It IS hoped thai uubscribcrs will sec to it that their account As indicated by the date on their papers, Is AlwAys correct. and when they pay for re renewal of their subscription will observe whether their date ia changed 10 indicate the proper credit, and in the event of an error 10 inform us for correction al once. No claims for errors in these accounts win hereafter be consi,icred unless presepted within thirty days after the payment fs claimed to have been made, as the receipt of the paper with che date to which the subscription Is paid Dlainly printed thereon is prfmA fAcie evi. aAnce of its acceptance as correct.
Connecticut western news., 1894-02-22
Cornwall, Feb. ia. 1894.
nTSTRICT of Cornwall ss. Probate Coul VI Frhruary 18th A ID. 1894

nISTRICT of Cornwall ss. Probate Court IJ February 18th, A. D. 1894
 Estate Of Daniel B. haldwIn, late of Corn- wall in said district deceased.
 Upon the appl caiion of tatharine O. Bald win, praying that letters uf administration may be granted on said estate. as per appli- cation on Ale more fully appears, 1t Is
 Ordered that said application b.. heard and determined al the Probate once in Corn wall in said district on the list day Of March. A. D. 1894 at o'clock in the afternoon aud that notice be given of the pendency Of said application and the lime and place of hearing thereon. by publishing the same once in som. newspaper having circulation in said dis trict. and by posting a copy thereof on the public signpost In the town of Cornwall in said District.
 GEORGE c. HARRISON, Judge.
Connecticut western news., 1894-02-22
Legdg Notices.
TAX NOTICE.

The rate bill of 1894 on list of 1898 for the town of Cornwall. Conn. has been pl ced in my hands for collection will meet the tax payer- of said town to receive their taxes On the following days, viz: on Thurs day, March %, al O. K. Wilcox < Son's store at 10 a. m. on Friday, March 90. at the Cornwall Bridvds Iron Co.'S storc st 10 m. on Saturday. March Slst at Smith X Sons store al 10 N. m. Three-fourths (s.l nf thereafter.
 q. E. BALDWIN, Collector. Cornwall, Feb. i2, 1894.
Connecticut western news., 1894-02-22
.IsTRICT of Salisbury. ss. Probate Court. y Eahrnarv 10Th f~QA

lt February i2th. 1~e4.
 Estate of James Brasie late of Salisbury in said district, dec-ased.
 The Court of Probate for the District of Salisbury hath limited and allowed months from date hereof for the craiitors of -aid es- tate 10 e, hibit their claims for settlement. Those who neglect 10 present their accounts. properly attssted. within said time, will be debarred recovery All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make immedi- ate payment 10
 ALFRED BRAsrE, Administrator. F. 0. Address, Lime Rock, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1894-02-22
GEORGE c. HARRISON. Judge.

ABSTRACT of Cornwall, ss. Probate Court D February 18th, 1894.
 Estate of William l.. Clark late of Cornwall In aaid district deceased
 The Court of Probate for the District o Cornwall hath limited and allowed sis months from date hereof, for the credi- tors Of said estate to exhibit their claims fo' settlement Those who neglect to present their accoun s. properly attested, within said time, will be debarred a recovery. All per sons indebted to said esmte are requested tc make immediate payment to
 EDWIN b BENEDICT. r~u.,,.au-.
 L. w. CLARKE,
Connecticut western news., 1894-02-22
State of Ohio, City .. Toledo, $,

Lu0M0 County.
 YrANr J. CHKNKY makes oath that he Is the eenior partner of the firm of F. ]. Cheney T Oo.. doing business in the City of Toledo, County and State aforesaid. and that said 0rm will pay the sum of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for each and every case of Cstssrrh that cannot be cured by the use 0f HALLS CArArRH CunR FRANK J. CHENEY. Sworn to before me and subscribed in my prosAoce. this 9th day of December, lS66.
 w. GLEASON,
 sxAL Notary Public. Halls Cafarrh Cure is taken internally and acts directly on the blood and mucus surfaces of the system- Sand for testimonials, freq
 F. J. CHENEY & CO, Toledo. Ohio AWocad by Drusvtsts. f6e.
Connecticut western news., 1894-02-22
TERMS OF sOsssCRlPTloNs
Eaws Respecting Newspapers,

EAWs Respecting NcwsRNpcr~, Printed for the benefit of those who think saat ordering paper stopped Aosoives them from paying ap arreArages:-
 @m sah~crieers rcfaee or neglect 10 take their paper from shc poes-otAce 10 which they arc di- rscsed they are held responsible until they have sestlsd their niis and ordered their papers aieoon- tinned.
 sssnhecrtbers who do not give express nonce to khs contrary are considered ae wishing toconfinus thsir subscriptions.
 "f sahecriocgs order the discontinuancso oftheir paper the publishers may continue 10 send them an1il all arrearr are paid
Connecticut western news., 1894-02-22

"Have you an ideaf It may be val uable Is it patentahle7 Write DUBoIs 6 DUBon. long established Patent At tornsys. Washington, D. Q.
Connecticut western news., 1894-02-22

A Hartford newspaper man has fgur- ell out 37 slang terms for saying that "A man is drunk.
Connecticut western news., 1894-02-22
F. 0. Address, Lime Rock, Conn.
nISTRICT of Salisbury, ss. Probate Court, \ Eahruary IQfh IgQ4

nISTRICT Of Salisbury, ss. Probate Court, February i2th 1894
 Estate of Admatha Bates late cf Salisbury in lid district. deceased,
 The Court of Probate for the District of Salisbury hath limited and allowed six months from date hereof for the creditors of said Estate to exhibit their claims for settle mert. Those who negIec. tn present their accounts. properly attested. within said time. will be d-barred a recovery All prrsons in- debted to said Estate are requested to make immediate payment 10
 ALBERT F ROBERTS, Administrator. F O Address. Lakevillc, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1894-02-22

Acel Tobey was adiudeed insane and was taken to Middletown last week.
 We have no cases of small pox above Canaan Valley" so O B. 5. can come this way with perfect safety.
 J. H. Benton. of New Hartford. spent Sunday at home.
 Frank Hart, of Monterey, spent Sum- day with friends Tn this vicinity.
Connecticut western news., 1894-02-22
CANAAN VALLEY.

Received too late for last issue.l
 Lyman Couch went to New York last week and returned with three new horses.
 Frank Langdon has dug cellar and is getting out lumber to build house on piece of land he has recently bought near his fSther's. We hardly think Frank will occupy tue new house alone, but time will tell
 Mrs A. J. Hines is dangerously ill at the home of her son-in-law, Walter s. Parmalee.
 Miss Myrtle Thompson, of Bridge port. has been visiting at Ezra Lang ion's
 Mrs Joseph Lefingwell, of Great Bar rington. has been staying a week at Mir Levi L~ffingwell's.
 There have been many on the sick list for the past few weeks, most of them sufferers from Ia grippe
 A letter from Montana last week stat ed that the mercury was forty degrees below zero there.
 The steam sawyers seem to be getting in hurry as they run the mill night and day.
Connecticut western news., 1894-02-22
DsTRI T Of Salisbury ss. Probate Court.

ESpAuat cAu. AcSf
 Estate of James Burkett late of Salisbury in said district d-ceas-d.
 The Court of Probate the District of Salisbury hath limited and allowed months from the te hereof, for the creditors of said Estate to exhibit their claims for ttlement Those who neg lect to pr-sent th, fir accounts. properly at- tested. within sail time, will be deharred & recovery. All persons indebted to said Es- tate are requested 10 maks immediate pay msnt to
 MART !. BugxxTr, Administrxsrix. P. Q. Aidrvss, Falls Village, Conn.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1894-01-20

In the selection OF Mr.. +. w. S. TIN
gle, for a long time business manager oil
the Butte Miner, and one OF the best
all around newspaper men in the north
west, to fill the important consulship al
Brunswick, Germany, the president has
made a choice that will be commended
by all Montanians who enjoy Mr. Tin
giles acquaintance. The press Of Mon
tana loses one of its ablest men in Mr..
TingIe's retirement from journalism and
the public gains the services OF an able
and accomplished gentleman, VINO will
reflect credit upon this country abroad
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1894-01-20
IRRIGATION AND FAULT-F1NDrNG.

IRRIGATION AND FAULT-FINDING.
There are two kinds Of journalism ia
the world; one liz 10 condemn and pull
down the men and measures we do not
like and the other is 20 correct and
build up. As people we have started
out 10 devise some scheme 20 irrigate
the ard lands Of our country, an under
taking Of vast magnitude, as the coun-
try needing irrigation comprises nearly
all the arabic lands in an the states and
territories west Of the immediate valley
Of the Mississippi and the gulf regions
Of Texas, and the Pacific coast north OF
the Columbia river valley.
Now 1t 80 happens that Mr.. Powell. OF
the United States geological survey, has
been given the means and been in
structed to make the necessary surveys
70 determine the best system ~ irriga-
cation 10 accomplish this great work.
This 10 as IL should be. This survey.
which has It's men Of science 10 all parts
Of this country, can do the work cheaper
and as well as any other department Of
the government Mr.. Powell may on
may not be the test man 20 direct this
work that could be found in the eoun-
try. Still we have him, and we must
help rather than disparage and obstruct
his work. This great work is outside
o. party politics aud personal dlslikss.
We might make the same remark q the
honorable secretary Of agriculture
whose efforts IN the way Of irrigation