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Connecticut western news., 1894-02-15
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There is good story told of Oscar Tur- her." remarked a once prominent lawyer and county judge of the interior of the state, who is now a minister of the gospel '.They say" be continued, that upon one occa- sion, many years ago, he was engaged in & very important case in one of the interior counties. There was large array of legal talent on each side. and the case was fought bitterly. Soon after the court opened one morning Colonel Turner was examining c witness He asked a question to which the other side objected, and discussion at once ensued. The opposition spoke at length against the asking of the question. One of equally lengthy argument.
 Another of the opposing counsel ad- dressed the court, and another of Colonel Turner's colleagues responded When the latter had finished, a third attorney for the opposition aired his views on the subject andwas followed by another of Colonel Tur- ner's fellow lawyers. This continued until the day was we'll spent and all parties were worn out. All during the argument Colonel Turner, who had asked the question, sat in silence, paying close attention to the speak CTS, but taking no part whatever in the discussion. Finally, about { or o'clock in the afternoon the presiding judge de cided that the question was proper one and might be asked.
 "'Now, Colonel Turner" said he, you may put your question to the witness.'
 "'Oh,' responded Colonel Turner, arous- ing himself, have forgotten it now, judge. It was not important anyway" ," Louisville Courier-J ournal
Connecticut western news., 1894-02-15
Two Remarkable Cures.

An old Irish woman's COW was sick unto death, so she turned to the priest to save it. Il can't do anything to keep your COW from dying" he said impar tiently.
 "Fath an begorra it's you that can if any one can," the answered in simple faith.
 Unwilling to have her reverence in him shaken. the old man went to her cabin. The sick COW was brought out into the yard and propped up, then the priest began solemn march around it. chanting monotonously, If you die, you die; if you live, you live" When at last the tired priest sat down, the COW was reviving, and it afterward lived to green old age. Some years later the priest was at the point of death with terrible quinsy, when the old Irish wom- an presented herself at the house and told the doctor she could cure him. She was laughed to scorn, but at last had her own way. She insisted upon having the dying mans bed brought out into the middle of the floor, and around it she slowly cantered, singing, "f you live, you live, and if you die you die." The humor of the situation tickled the suffering priest so that a hearty laugh broke the quinsy, and he also hved--to green old age. .--Springheld HomseteAd-
Connecticut western news., 1894-02-15
A GOOD SHOT.
old Bin Kusw What He Was About, After

"It was while Stemwinder Johnson had the upper store at the Rosebud" said Colo nel George Barry last night at the Lotos club, that Nose Howard was the chief government herder for the agency. I was stationed at Fort Niobrara in those days and occasionally got over to the Rosebud at other times than issue days. Old Bill Hu- ston, a sort of retired cowboy, was hanging around the agency then, sometimes work ing as a herder, but for the most part pick ing up what he could as hunter. He was the finest shot with winchester 1 ever saw and thought nothing of taking of the head of sage hen at 100 yards He wouldn't pick up jack rabbit that he'd hit anywhere else than in the head.
 "Mose Howard and oltAI,ill Huston were good friends. Nose used to say in his slow drawl, Old Bill ain't sech a feller as he use to be, but he's humble citizen, an that's me every time.'
 "One day when I happened to be in Johnson's store Nose came in, more ex- cited than I had ever seen him before. For a quarter of an hour he didn't say a word, but stood over by the big stove-it was a cold, raw day ia the fall-chewing tobacco and shooting tarantula juice in a way that showed violent perturbation of spirit.
 "'Say, Johnson,' he drawled out, 'wha' ye think old Bill Huston donef We'll, If he didn't come plum nigh to shooting mo cold. Pm goat, was comin up fm the lower store, an was bout half way across, when a winchester ball pinged right past my earso close could feel the wind of it. 1 looked around bit, an over there on the creek bout half mile was old Bill Huston pickin up a sage hen. Sa-a-y, maybe you fellers b'leeve I wasn't hoss-tile.'
 "'What did you do. Mosep asked John son.
 1T jess waltzed over there said Nose, 'an says I to Bill, What," says, lair you a-shootin ats'
 "'"Humph," says Bill. You fool. Don't you s'pose seen youf Moved around till you was plum four inches out O range. "'"-New York Sun
Connecticut western news., 1894-02-15
Tt is reported that Edward Hawver, of Chapinville, has hired the Henry 0. Stevens farm in East Canaan.

It is reported that Edward Hawver, of Chapinville, has hired the Henry o. Stevens farm in East Canaan.
 Part of the F., R. & N. E. engine house near the Blackberry river has been torn down and removed.
 Miss Lillie Roots new house will be 8 neat and convenient one. The frame has been raised and covered.
 -H. N. Bodwell is finishing up the interior of his new house while the weather IS too severe for him to work upon the exterior.
 Salmon Barlow's new house is steadily progressing and it is going to be . good one Mir Barlow does all the carpenter work alone.
 Rev T. H. Baragwanath, pastor of the Nj E. church at Rhine beck, N. Y., has been requested to remain pastor of the church another year.
 The sun did good big days work last Thursday in removing snow and ice but the snow squalls on Friday patched up the sleighing somewhat.
 Charles Nickerson got badly poison ed with sumach or ivy last week while chopping wood in the swamp. He has been laid up several days in conse- quence.
 The old tenement house at the cor ner of Church and Reed streets is being torn down by degrees. It is rumored that new house will soon be built on that site.
 The pupils of the Canaan Academy and of the three public schools in this village took sleigh ride or mud ride last Thursday, going to DutcLer's bridge and from thence through Wea. togue to Ashley Falls and home. It re, quIred six two horse teams and one four horse team to convey the jolly party.
 We hope that this village is the Canaan referred to by the Sharon cor. respaadent of the Millsrton Telegram who says:
 Mir A. N Bartram and family are ex. pecting to move to Canaan soon, which yill be great loss to our village in many ways. They will be missed very much iu the M. E. church, where they have always taken great interest and la bored earnestly for the Masters cause While we regret their departu e, we will console ourselves that they are not going any farther. and that our loss will be Canaan's gain. It makes another strong cord which will bind our hearts to the people.
 The Sharon correspondent of the Amenia Times, writing under date oi Feb. 9th, says;
 | Rev Robert Hunts condition changes but little as time passes on. One day he seems little better; following thi. comes a report that he has had pool i, night, or a restless day OD the whole there Is but little change from that O the first, yet we hope for the better. Mi Hunts sister. who makes her home witt the Reverend, is very ill.
 LATER. The editor of the NEWS has re ceived letter (dated Monday morning Feb 12) from Mir J. B. Hunt wh' writes: "Father's condition is yer, | serious. His right side is entirely par 1 ally zed, and we have but slight hopes 0 his recovery. Everything is being dom for him. but he seems to be gradual, failing. Shall wire you in case o death"
Connecticut western news., 1894-02-15
Know Your Business.

Mir Vanderbilt pays his cook Sl0,- 900 year, my boy, which is great deal more than we get, because he can cook, that is all. Presumably because he can cook better than any other man in America, that is all If Monsieur Saucegravi could cook tolerably well and shoot littlo, and speak three lan- guages tolerably we'll, and keep books fairly, and sing some, and understand gardening pretty well. and could preach fair sermon, and knew something about horses. and could telegraph lit tie, Iand do light porter's work, and could read proof tolerably well. and do plain house and sign painting, and could help on threshing machine, and knew enough law to practice in jus tice's court in Kickapoo township, and had once run for the legislature, and knew how to weigh hay, he wouldn't get $10, 900 for it; he gets that just be- cause he knows how to cook. It wouldn't make cents difference in his salary if he thought the world was flat, and that it went about on its orbit on wheels. There's nothing like knowing your business through and through. my boy, from withers to hoof, whether you know anything else or not Whats the good of knowing every thing2-Bu dette.
Connecticut western news., 1894-02-15
DIED.

wArsos-In this village. Feb. 8, William D.
 Watson. aged s1 years and 26 days. SPRAaUE-At New Milford, Feb. s, Nathan ".
 Spragus. aged "A years. FIss-At New Milford, Feb 4, John Finn,
 aged 67 years.
 WAsHNe-At West Cornwall. Feb. 2, Louis
 Washing, aged years, son of hr and Mrs
 John L. Washing.
 WoosTKR-In Goshen, Feb. g, Mrs Phebe Wooster, in her 94th year. CLARK In Cornwall, Feb. 10, William L. Clark. BREwER-At Inter Lachen Fla, Feb 10, John
 Brewer, aged nearly 30 years, Interment
 at Great Harrington. Mass. BENrLKY-At New Marlboro, Mass., Feb. 2,
 Elisha Bentley, aged 7Syears. GUERssKY-At Northeast, N. r., Feb. 8, Mrs
 John 8. Guernsey. aged 6s years. ZEIaKsFuss-At Poughkeepsie, N r.. Feb. 8,
 Rev pr Henry l. zeigenfuss, aged As years. HoLIIsrKn-At Norfolk, Feb. IS. Mrs John Hollister. aged about 25 years. TRAoY-At Roselle, N. J., Feb. 8. Harlan P. Tracy, aged 52 years. Funeral at Canaan, Conn, Feb. IA. Interment at Cornwall Hollow.
 CLEARY-At winsted, Feb. Il, James Cleary, aged 33.
 BARcIAI-At winsted, Feb. IA. William V
 Barclay, aged 62.
 BRooKs-At winsted. Feb. 10, Mrs Eliza A. Brooks, aged 76. 
 BuRcK-At ,swfield, Feb. 9th, Alexander Bierce. aged 62.
 GRADY-At winsted, Feb. 9. of pnuemanis
 Johnnie Grady, aged 8 years, son of Joseph Grady.
 NoRTH-AtNewield, Feb. IS Frederick North aged 90 years and 6 mos. RoeERs-At Canton Center, Feb. IA Howard s. Rogers, aged 52 years
Connecticut western news., 1894-02-15
POINT FRS.
Read the probate notices.

Read the probate notices.
 Two pairs of horses offered for sale by the Cornwall Bridge Iron Go. See adv.
 See notice of dissolution of partner ship of Bissell & Bartram, Lakeville, Conn.
 Belden. the clothier, does not make garments but he makes official predic- tions. Read them.
 The tax payers of the town of Ccrn. wall, are requested to read and heed O. E. Balow wins notlce.
Connecticut western news., 1894-02-15
STATE NE TVS.

Harwinton Agricultural Society will have about $60 left after paying the premiums of the late fair.
 Judge Wheeler of the Superior Court has just made the important ruling that divorces must hereafter be heard in open court and not privately before a committee
 Michael Hennessy, of New Milford, the man who brutally threw his wife into fireplace, burning her so that she died, Is now thought by the officials at the Litchfield jail to be in- sane.
 The annual banquet of the Connecticut so- ciety of the Sons of the Revolution will be held at the Atlantic Hotel, in Bridgeport, on the evening of February 22d. Amos P. Will der and other distinguished orators will ad- dress the gathering.
 Parties from Massachusetts have bought the stone quarry on Smith Cleveland's farm and 1t Is reported that extensive preparations will soon be made to work the quarry thor oughly. switch track will be laid from Ore Hill to the plant. This Is said to be the finest working stone in this section, and is bound to be success when properly worked.-Mil- lerton Telegram.
 There are ,771 school children in Bristol. 1, ,128 In Southington, and 379 in Plainville. Fl G. Bowen, of Providence, has been en- gagged as leader of the Pope band in Hartford. The selectmen South Lyme will neither | feed nor harbor any more tramps. The sale of live chameleons to be used as ornaments has been prohibited by the Hu- mi no afu Tn York and other cities. It was the custom to | wear these little green Hazards, which are | brought from Florida, on the shirt bosom of the wearer where they were secured by lit- tie gold chain attached to pin. Miss Maggie Houlihan, a respectable young factory girl, committed suicide, while slight ly deranged, on the 9th inst. by throwing her. self on the track in front of train on the Consolidated road at Hawleyville. She was 8 cousin of County Commissioner H ulihan, o Newtown.
 | George K. Birdseye. wholesale coffee, tea and and spice dealer, of Bridgeport, made ar assignment On Thursday. His liabilities as named are $3O, 900, and assets at only S4, 800
 There is a German girl employed in ( | Lf'chfield family, who is only fourteen thii month. Yet all last summer she worked or 8 Minnesota farm doing regular mans work She drove four horses to a sulky plough managing It alone as well as man. shs fl five feet, nine inches high and large in pro portion. Although so large and strong, sh' Is agreeable in face and manner.-Torringtol
 Register.
 Litchfleld had but 30 deaths in 1893 mak
 ing her rate the very low one of 9.07. a against l9 56 in the state.
Connecticut western news., 1894-02-15
Prof Gliding. at Columbia colleg,

TUT ut OOfuHHDfR Ooffcscs
 At the monthly meeting of the board of trustees of Columbia College. New York city, Prof Franklin H. Giddings, of Bryn Mawr College. Bryn Mawr. Penn, was appointed to the chair of professorship of sociology. Prof. Cid dings is one of the leading writers on political economy, sociology and kin dred subjects. He formerly lived in Housatonic, Mass, and at different times was on the staff of the Berkshire Courier, Winsted Herald, and New Mil ford Gazette.
Connecticut western news., 1894-02-15
SEE THE woRnD's FAIR FOR FIFTEEN GENT

Upon receipt of your address and fifteen cents Tn postage stamps. we will mail you prepaid our Souvenlr Portfolio of the Worlds Columbian Exposition. the regular price is fifty cents, but as we want you to have one, we make the price nominal. You wilffnd 1t work of art and thing to be prized. It con- tains fnll page views of the great build ings, with descriptions of same, and is executed in highest style of art. If not satisfied with It after you get it. we will refund the stamps and let you keep the book. Address
 Fl. E. BUoKLEN & O., Chicago, III.
Connecticut western news., 1894-02-15
Il a

Our matured stock is netting an in- yestment of II per cent.
 We want a reliable man or firm to introduce this stock In Canaan.
 Address, with references, The Pee pls's Building, Loan { Saving Assn. cen1vay ". Y.
Connecticut western news., 1894-02-15
Men Were peceirer. Eyer.

"John," said Maud, didn't you promise me that on the day became your wife you'd give up smokingi"
 "Yes, dear"
 "And now I find you puffing on cigar. |" "Why not, dearf l kept my promise. didn't smoke a bit the day you became my wife. .n-Truth
Connecticut western news., 1894-02-15
He Was Safe.

Don't be so reckless, Pat" said the boss to one of his bod carriers. "Be little careful going over that scaffold. or you'll fall and get killed"
 ''No danger of thot, sor," replied Pat confidently. Its meself as bod me loif in- sured only lasht Chewsday. ."-Brooklyn Life
Connecticut western news., 1894-02-15
One Way to Find Out.

Look out for thievesl Hands on your pocketbooks" sung out little man in the crowd.
 That chap with the velvet vest carries his wad in his sleft hip pocket, Gabep' he added in an undertone a moment later, speaking to an innocent looking man standing by his side.-Chicago Tribune.
Connecticut western news., 1894-02-15
PHILADELPHIA, xrAnua Sxw xsoLAxp n.R. ct.
 Peuskkeepsie Bridge Route.

Commencing Sunday. December A. 1898.
 oono FAST. Leave Canaan s.so a. m.. arrive Hartford Leave Canaan IA 4s p. m., arrive Hartford aso ?. m., from Campbell Hall and way points. Leave Canaan s.o2 p. m., arrive Hartford s.ss Leave Canaan 6s7 D. m |, arrive winTted T.ss D. m, from Poughkeepaie, and New York. Leave Canaan lsundays onlyl a.bb ?. na. arrive Hartford 2s ?. m.
 oorsa wx@T. Leave Canaan s.i2 a. m. for New rork and pougb keepeie.
 I.eavo Canaan I0.ss a. m.. for Millerton. Leave Canaan I2Ao ?. m for Campbell Haii. connecting at silvernails for Rhineclin. Leave Oanaan s0. arrive htlierton 6.Oa p.m. Leave Hartford goo a. m. lBundays onlyl O@- man s.be D. m., arrive Campbell Hall 7.2e D. m.
 CONNECTIONS.
 At Hartford with MAN ERR, r.kH A H K R, Hartford Valley Divisions, Al eimsbury and at Pine Meadow with N Y. N winsted with N ' NH MI R n. Saass- Al Canaan with Housatonic R. R at Miller ton and Mt Riga with Harlem Division N O < HRR R; at Boeton Cornern with Harlem Division N a II R h n. md N N A N hR, at Poughkcepsie with Ero&HRRhs st to Rondout with the Ulster 4 DelawAre N RI at Maybrook with the Lehigh Hudson River Ky. at Oamp pbell Hall with krOAw Ky, NIL E&W R., pPA R n snd wallkill Valley R R. O N. IAwLER, WI. MAnTIE, Geu1 Manager. 0en1 fasN'G AaA
 Hartford. Cora.
Connecticut western news., 1894-02-15
One Thing Sure.

A Negley avenue family was discussing the long distance bicycle race.
 What will the winners getf" asked the mamma.
 They'll get tired any how" ]" replied 6-yesr- old Edward before any one else could reply. Washington Star.
Connecticut western news., 1894-02-15

He declares it to be "the best remedy for cough and croup." Mir D. T. Good. Columbia. Tenn, writes: II keep Dr Bulls Cough Syrup in the house all the time It is the best rem sdy for cough and ctoup I ever used.
Connecticut western news., 1894-02-15
Cold Comfort.

Miss Prettie-Why didn't you tell me my hair was in such a statef Lord Nabobb must have noticed it.
 Miss Beautie-No need to worry, my dear. am sure he didn't see it. He didn't once look at you.-New York Weekly.
Connecticut western news., 1894-02-15
Her Flat.

"Oh, Maria. Pm so glad to see you. haven't seen you for ever so long. Where are you boardingp" Maria Qoftily(-"I don't board. I am married and have taken Hat" "You don't say sol What is his namsy'--New York Clipper.
Connecticut western news., 1894-02-15

The Mississippi River deposits annual ly in the Gulf of Mexico about SIP. 500,- OOO, 900 pounds of sediment. or enough to make pyramid square mile at the base over TOO feet in height.
Connecticut western news., 1894-02-15
ApnrOprfatA.

Perhaps the deceased's business will help us to decide on an appropriate cpl taph," said the tombstone sculptor.
 He was bill collector"
 "Then how would this suit: His work Is dunY "-Tit- Bits
Connecticut western news., 1894-02-15

At the club-By the way. Jones, who was the greatest liar? Jones-B Baron Munchausen No; Rip Van Winkle Didn't he lie in the woods for 20 years? Record.
Connecticut western news., 1894-02-15

Husband (irately) = You think you know everything, don't you? Wife (softly)-No, dear; never did know why you know 80 little. e.-Detroit Free Presa.
Connecticut western news., 1894-02-15

Mir Chas Carman, from Petersburg, Ill, writes: T know Salvation Oil to be very good remedy for neuralgia, rheumatism, burns, toothache and cuts. We are never without 1t.
Connecticut western news., 1894-02-15
BORN.

BENHAM-At New Milford. Feb. 2, daughter to Mr and Mrs Charles Benham. GAYLoRD-At Southield, Mass. Feb. 10. daughter to MT and Mrs Arthur G. Gaylord and granddaughter to Grove Gaylord. sHrPPARp-At New Milford, Feb. 9, son to MT and Mrs Albert Sheppard.
Connecticut western news., 1894-02-15
Heartless.

Young Widow twho has put her daughter Fanny to bed for impudencel-You are a naughty girl, but when you grow older you will realize what a good, kind mother have been to you
 Fanny-A good, kind motherl Not much. If you had any regard for me, you would long ago have married a man who keeps candy store.-Texas Siftings.
Connecticut western news., 1894-02-15
Could Be Fired .
Desirable Property For Sale

My property on Railroad St, Canaan, con- sisting of house, barn, livery business, store and pool room. A good business chance for the right party. For particulars enquire of
 EDWARD FrrzoKRAIp,
 Causan, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1894-02-15
A CARD.

We sincerely thank our neighbors and | friends fer their kindness and sympathy du- | ring the illness, and at the death and burial, | of our little son. MR AND MRS JOHN L. WASHING, West Cornwall, Feb. IA, 1894.
Connecticut western news., 1894-02-15

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The Forrest City times., 1894-06-29
Eortne -Lee.isIatura

TEE TINES Unauthorized 10 announce Ar. James Hasiey, 8t G Gerss toEust,p IS il calidi- date for Representative from St. Francis county ia the lower b0usC Of tha General Assembly. subject t0 the a1f.ua st the Demo cratic primary election.
 gnE TIMES = authorized 10 announce bF ". j. MATHEWS as S candidate For i1e Lower House Of the General Assembly Of the state of Arkaneas from St. traaeis county. sutfoei to the Democratic primaries
 We are authorized "a announce Hon. l.. " PeeVag. of Ieiieo township. as a candidate tor reelection to the office ct Representative iron St. Francis county n the lower hDaFe oi tae General Assembly, subject e the action of inc democratic PrRary Election
 TIE fImEs is authorized to announce Nr. J. '. ELA&T0N SIS 8 candidate Tor tue oihee os Representative Ot St Francis County in tde lower house Ot the General Assembly. suAg eel to the action of the Democratic primary eicc- ton.
 TIE TIMES is authorized ,o announce Mr, L r. DUNN of Blacklist township. as 8 caudl- date before the people for the office ot Repre- sentative of St Francis County ia the lower house of the General ssenby
The Forrest City times., 1894-06-29
A Mistake Corrected.

It has been reported that the Bap- tist church Is unsafe, and dangerous to occupy.
 I wish to state that Bro. J. W Beck aud myself had Mr Rosenplanter to examine the walls and roof, and after doing so, he, as first-class architect, pronounced the house safe and sub stantial ill every way. The cracks, of which so much has been said, being only an opening between the cap at the corner and the wall, caused by the morter droping out, the cap having no connection with the wall.
 II RHODES MORAN, Pastor.
The Forrest City times., 1894-06-29
Reply to Taxpayer.

In reply to Taxpayer" rather caustic letter in the last issue of the TIMES. 1 will say, tried to answer his first letter as coneiseiy as 1 could from the record. He seems not satisfied. As custodian of the records of the county, ] will take pleasure Tn showing them to him, aud he can thor aughly investigate Che officials acts Of eNey officer in the county. tand am con- fident there are none who will object, and give the people the benefit of his re- search. not only invite him to make tlle investigation, but insist on it, and if his purpose is to turn on the light he cer- tainly cannot refuse, but if 1t simply be a desire 10 get up controyersey, he will be disappointed, as it requires about all my time to attend to the legitimate duties of the office Respectfully,
 E. LAUGHINaHOUSE
The Forrest City times., 1894-06-29
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