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Connecticut western news., 1894-10-18
GREAT HARRINGTON.

The Republican convention for the 9th Berkshire representative district was held at the town hall in this village Egremont, called the convention to or der. John 0. Benton, of this village, was chosen chairman, John H. O. Church, secretary; Charles Harris, B B. Culver and Col George Church were committee on credentials. There were nine delegates present from Great Bar rington; two from West Stockbridge and two from Egremont. The Afford delegates did not arrive until after the business was finished. On an informal ballot Frank H. Briggs, of this village, received five votes, Erwin F. Barnes, of West Stock bridge, six and George E.. Russell one. A formal ballot was then taken, Briggs receiving six and Barnes seven votes. The nomination of Erwin F Barnes was then made unanimous. Mir Barnes is the proprietor of the Rockdale mill.
 Hope fire company had dinner at James Crotty's restaurant last week Wednesday evening which proved a very pleasant occasion.
 ooon to have electric lights of their own. They will use the Westinghouse system.
 A service of sacred song was held at the Congregational church Sunday morning.
 A cake sale for the benefit of the ladies' aid society was held at the home of Mrs Charles J. Potter Saturday.
 The Currant news club met at the home of Mrs Jacob Smith Friday after noon. The encyclopedias and other books regarding were searched for in formation regarding Arabia.
 F. B. Schenck, cashier of the Mer- chants National Bank, New York City, will make the address at the anniversary of the Young Mems Christian Associa ton at tho Congregational church Sun day evening, October 28. Secretary J. E. Garfield will give review of the work of the first year.
 Rev Dr Isaac s. Hartley, rector oi St. James church, has been appointed on the board of school committee ir place of Rev Dr David Moves resigned In the District Court of Southern Berkshire last week Wednesday Henry B. Rounds, of Egremont, was fined $7e for an uncalled for and desperate assault on Leonard Feldter, an old soldier ol that town. Rounds was also put under $100 bonds to keep the peace. John Castner died at the home of his brother in this village Saturday evening The funeral was attended Tuesday fore noon Dr F. R. Marvin officiating. Treasurer w. B. Sanford. of the Housatonic Agricultural society, is re. vising the list of members. Itis good deal of work as there are about 15OO O them.
 The selectmen signed the contrac Saturday to build one mile of the stats road leading east from this village. William Butcher, employed in 0. K Brewers lumber yard. was instantl, killed Monday evening while at work il the yard. He was running board through the edging machine, the saw O which makes 4500 revolutions minute The board got caught and wal throwr with great force against his chest. Hs leaves a wife and seven children. The Democrats of the 9th Berkshirt District held their convention at Grea Burlington Tuesday forenoon. Charles Giddings who represented the distric at Boston last year was renominatet | for that office.
Connecticut western news., 1894-10-18
CHAPlNvILLE.

The Shepard family returned to Provi- dence, R. l., last Friday. Their house is progressing finely, as the first story, which IS of field stone, is nearly finished outwardly.
 There has been another extension put on the Humes qnarry lease to run till next February.
 Charlie Pickett has returned from Redwood, N. r., and is to work for l.. s. Judd, who is putting an addition on the Frank Miller house east of the Lakes.
 Tom O'Hara has sold two or three more building lots east of the Lakes, which vicinity seems to have quite a boom.
 Our union Chapel. sheds and fence have had two coats of paint and now the interior is being painted. kalsomined and the woodwork vanished, conse- quently the Sunday school and services will be at the school house the next two Sundays.
Connecticut western news., 1894-10-18
HUN rsvILLE and SOUTH CANAAN

After several weeks tarry in New Milford and vicinity as the guest of rel atives and friends Mrs A. B. Ensign has returned home.
 Lucius Pendleton has been on the sick list for 2 number of days, but is now improving.
 Miss Ada Barnum, of Indian Orchard, Mass, is the guest of her cousin, Miss Belle Judd.
 R. P. Pendleton las painted his house which adds much to the fine appearance of his place. Lucius Pendle- ton did the work.
 Chas. Nodine. of Bridgeport, is spend ing little time with his parents, Mir and Mrs Milo Nodine.
 Geo. Dean is in 4Clermont N. r., as the guest of relatives and friends.
 G. M. Hanchett, of Bridgeport, spent little time last week at his home in this place.
 Miss Emma Howe was in Canaan last week as the guest of her brother, Lyman Howe.
Connecticut western news., 1894-10-18
EST CORNWA ALL.

Miss Llllie Wilson, of Huntington, is visiting friends here.
 Mrs M A. Seeley spent Sunday at her home in Shelton.
 Miss Mary Beck has returned from her visit in Yalesville, much improved in health. Violette Fenn came with her
 Fred Fl. Wood, of the New York Chemical Bank, is home for few days vacation.
 Miss Lottie Harrison has returned from visit ia New Haven.
 Mrs R. R. Wheeler, of Pawling, N Y. is guest at the Mansion House.
 The Missionary Rally was not held last Wednesday, as stated last week, owing to the indictment weather.
 Private telephone lines are being established between this place and Cornwall Plains with favorable pros pect of extending throughout the town.
 Some fine fur and plush capes just opened at the. millinery rooms selling at very low figures. Call and see the new special shapes in hats and bonnets
Connecticut western news., 1894-10-18
LIME ROCK.

A few of the young people held a dance in the Casino last Wednesday evening.
 The furnace starts up this morning after . shut down of about three years.
 James Randolph, of Tallahasse, Fla. is 1t F. 8. Burralls.
 The annual meeting of the social club will be held Friday evening Oct. 19 at the Casino.
 Rev Mir and Mrs Putnam left for Brooklyn last week, where they will spend the winter.
 The entertainment Friday evening. 12 inst. by Sharon talent was we'll at tended and enjoyed, Proceeds for benefit of M. E. church.
 Painters are at work on the store and market.
 Mrs and Mrs Chas Vosburg went on the excursion to Albany on Monday They got there this time.
Connecticut western news., 1894-10-18
EAST CANAAN.

Monday-Snow flakes, 8 few.
 Five persons went on the P. R. & N. E. R. R. excursion from this place.
 Tuesday-Cooler atmosphere.
 All are invited to . sociable at the parsonage in the evening.
 Wednesday--Parties go from this place to the teachers institute in Ct. Harrington, Mass.
 In the evening occurs the anniversary of the East Canaan grange at Stevens Hall at 7.30 o'clock.
 Thursday evening is the usual meet ing of the Y. F. s. o. E.
 Friday afternoon the semi-annual con- vention of the Y. P. s. o. B. to be held at Winchester.
 Saturday-Complete any unfinished jobs of the week and prepare for Sun- day when Rev Geo. Langdon, son of Ezra Langdon of Canaan Valley, will occupy the pulpit of our church in the absence of Rev. Henry Utterwick.
 Miss E. Lawrence went Monday to visit friends in Chatham, N. Y.
Connecticut western news., 1894-10-18
CANAAN VALLEY.

Ezra Langdon has his cider mill full of apples and still they come. He thinks it will be freezing weather before he gets them all ground out.
 Hiram Miller sold his COW. It was not stolen, as reported last week.
 Oh, Mir Editor get on to your bicycle and take ride to Canaan Valley via East Canaan and see the broad street we have, thanks to Wm. Oanfield, who has had men and teams working on our road from the state line.
 I visited at Mr Ellis last week. and found all we'll except Mrs Ellis, who was quite badly bitten in the right hand on Friday by dog while parting their dog from another dog with which it was fighting. The wound was very painful
 Mrs Mary A. Robbins, who died in Winsted, Oct. 6, was buried here last week Tuesday. She was "A years of age.
Connecticut western news., 1894-10-18
STATE NEWS.

The probate convention for the Litch- field district was held in Litchfield Sat urday. George M. Woodruff was re- nominated Judge of Probate. He has held this office for fifteen years,
 Judge George M. Darlington, of Cole brook, has been re-nominated Judge of Probate for the district of Winchester
 Attorney w. s. Judd of Litchfeld was nominated for Senator Saturday, by the democrats of the 2Oth district. Mir Judd is . strong man, a good debates and influential. It looks little as ii he was put forward in view of the con- test which is likely to arise in regard to the location of 8 new jail and its re- moval from Litchfield. Winsted Citi- zen.
 Comptroller Staub has brought suit in the Superior court for Windham county, in his official capacity, against School Fund Commissioner Olney to recover $50. 900 alleged to be due to the state of Connecticut and misappro- priated by Onley. Papers were served and property attached last Friday. The complaint charges that between 1881 and 1894 Onley loaned money belong ing to the state to parties in Ohio on real estate and that on all the sums so loaned the defendant collected and con- verted to his own use one per cent of interest above the rate named Tn the notes and bonds aggregating in all the sum of more than $45. GOO.
 The engagement is announced of Charles Hooker Talcott of Hartford to Miss Mary Dudley Vaill of Winsted.
 MT and Mrs D. E. Soule, of New Mil ford, who have been absent in England several months, arrived home the 9th inst.
 A Jersey bull, valued at 5000 and owned by Edgar Brewer of East Hart ford, died from the effects of being over-fed while on exhibition at the Con- necticut State fair at Meriden last month.
 The individual communion service, for the purpose of guarding against disease, has been introduced in the First M. E church in Bridgeport. Each communi- cant has dainty little silver cup, serv- cd on silver tray.
Connecticut western news., 1894-10-18
A HOUSEHOLD TREASURE.

D. w. Fuller. of Canajoharie, N. T., says that he always keeps Dr. Kings New Discovery in the house and his family has always found the very best results follow its use; that he would not be without it if procurable. G.A.Dyke- man, Druggist, Catskill, N. r., says that Dr. Kings New Discovery is undoubt- edly the best Cough remedy; .that he has used it in his family for eight years, and it has never failed to do all that is claimed for it. Why not try remedy so 1ong tried and tested. Trial bottles freo at W. H. CAmp's Drug store. Re- aolnr ntno 6oo. and 9l.00.
Connecticut western news., 1894-10-18
LAX EVILLE.

Rev David Philips, of Red Hook. was in town last week visiting friends.
 Henry Barnett and Miss Jennie, daughter of Captain Wm. Bartle, were married Wednesday evening of last week at the brides home at Ore Hill, Rev F. Abrams, assisted by Rev b. Philips, performed the marriage cere- mony. The happy couple were the recipients of very large number of costly and elegant presents. Congratu lations are extended.
 AloDzo Church and family departed for their home at Washington, D. O., last Friday.
 McGee Grant, of Naugatuck, was here last week and attended the we'd ding of his cousin Henry Barnett.
 Mir and Mrs Gardener Barnett, of Winsted, have been here last week to visit relatives and also attended the wedding of Mir Barnett's brother.
Connecticut western news., 1894-10-18
SAI.ISBUR Y.

Rev David Sanford, of Bellows Falls, Vt, and Rev E. Sanford, of Nebraska, are at the Rectory.
 The Educational Association of the town, met at the Town Hall last Fri day. Mrs Smith, of Hartford, address cd the association, taking the ''Kinder- garten" as the chief subject. It was much enjoyed by all.
 Rev J. 0. and Mrs Goddard are spending . week in Yonkers, N. Y, Mir Beuhler, of the Hotchkiss School. occupied the pulpit Sunday.
 Miss Jennie Gardner, of Ashley Falls, Mass.. spent Q few days with friends last week.
 Miss Mary Conklin began teaching in Whittlesey District this week.
 Several went to Albany on Monday.
Connecticut western news., 1894-10-18
LegGJ Notices.

DISTRICT of Cornwall ss. Probate Court, N October 16th, 1894.
 Estate of William ". Baldwin, late of Corn wall in said district, deceased.
 Upon the application of James A. Coch- rane, Administrator with the will annexed praying that an order may be granted by this Court authorizing and directing him or some meet person to sell all the real estate, or an equity of Redemption therein, which the said Wm. W. Baldwin owned in said Cornwall at the time of his decease as per application on file more fully appears, 1t is
 Ordered-That said application be heard and determined at the Probate Oface, in Cornwall in said district. on the 25th day of OctoberA.D ID, 1894 at o'clock in the afternoon, 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 district, and by posting copy thereof on the public sign- post In the town of Corn wall in said district
 GEORGE 0. HARRISON, Judge.
Connecticut western news., 1894-10-18
A specsf1c forCrouu.

s'I consider Chamberlain's Cough Remedy specific for croup. It is very pleasant to take, which is one of the most important requisites where a cough remedy Is intended for use among children. I have known of cases of croup where I know the life ofa little one was saved by the use of Chamber lain's Cough Remedy" J. J. LaGrange. druggist, Avoca, Neb. 25 and 50 cent bottlesfor sale by ". Fl. Camp, Canaan; Geo. T, Johnson, Norfolk.
Connecticut western news., 1894-10-18
Sized Up.

Steal chicken, and you are thief; steal $1 900 from your employer, and you are an embezzler; steal $5, 900 from the Government, and you are a default CT; rob your competitor on the stock of $lO,OO and you are fnancier; rob him of $1OO. 600 to $500, and you are wizard or g Napoleon of finance; wreck railroad and gather 1t in, and you are .'msgnate;" wreck a great railroad system and you are railroad king;;" conduct a negotiation" by which g strong nation plunders weak nation of thousands upon thousands of square miles of territory. and makes the weak nation pay millions of money in demnity for the wrong it has suffered, and you are 8 diplomat. Truly, ''the times are out of joint. Religious Her. ald
Connecticut western news., 1894-10-18
CLAYTON.

Mir and Mrs Wm. J. Ferguson are visiting their son in Bridgeport. i. Miss Kittie Tubbs spent last week with friends in Stockbridge and enjoy ed the beautiful drives in that vicinity.
 Mrs Catharine Melius, of Mt Wash ington, visited her daughter, Mrs Charles Houghtaling, during last week.
 Saturday week, Roscoe 0. Taft, wife and two daughters, of So. Egremont, drove to Clayton, were guest of John Tubbs, and took survey of the clay and brick works.
Connecticut western news., 1894-10-18
nIsTRICT of Cornwall ss. Probate Court

nISTRICT of Cornwall ss. Probate Court, U October 18th, 1894.
 Estate of William L.. Clark late of Cornwall, in said district, deceased.
 Upon the application of Edwin D. Benedict and l.. W. Clark, EXITS. on said estate praying that an order may be granted by this Court authorizing and directing them to sell all of the real estate, which said William l.. Clark owned at the time of his death, as per appli- cation on file more fully appears, it Is
 Ordered-That said application be heard Cornwall In said district, on the 22d day of October A. D. 1894 at nine o'clock in the fore noon. and that notice be given of the pen dency of said application and the time and place of hearing thereon, by publishing the same once in some newspaper having cir culation in said district, and by posting a copy thereof, on the public sign-post in the town of Cornwall in said district.
 GEORGE 0. HARRISON, Judge.
Connecticut western news., 1894-10-18
BUCKLEN's ARNICA sALvE.

The best salve in the world for cuts, bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum. fever sores, letter, chapped hands, chilblains, corns, and all skin eruptions, and posi- lively cures piles, or no pay required. It is guaranteed to give perfect satis- faction or money refunded. Price 25 cents per box. For sale by W. H. Camp.
Connecticut western news., 1894-10-18
DISTRICT of Salisbury, ss. Probate Court

nISTRICT ot Salisbury, ss. Probate Court, U October IT. 1894.
 Estate of David Scott late of Salisbury in said district, deceased.
 The Administrator having exhibited his ad- ministration account with said estate to this Court for allowance, 1t Is
 Ordered That the 22d day of October AID 1894, at g o'clock in the forenoon, at the is assigned for hearing on the allowance of said administration account, with said estate and this Court directs the administrator to cite all persons interested therein to appear at said time and place, by publishing this order in some newspaper published in Litch- field county, and having a circulation in said district, and by posting a copy on the public sign-post in the town of Salisbury where the deceased last dwelt.
 Attest, DAVID c. WHrrTLEsEY, Acting Judge.
Connecticut western news., 1894-10-18

Senator O. H. Platt. who has been spending few weeks in the Adiron- dacks. has returned to his home.
Connecticut western news., 1894-10-18

A large stock of Fur Muffs and Boas. t-...
Connecticut western news., 1894-10-18
State of Ohio, City of Toledo, O..

State of Ohio, City of Toledo, %
 Lucas County.
 FRANK J. CHENEY makes oath that he Is the senior partner of the firm of F. J. Cheney < O., doing business in the City of Toledo, County and State aforesaid, and that said firm will pay the sum of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for each and every case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by the use of HALLS CATARRH CURE. FRANK J. CHENEY. Sworn to before me and subscribed In my presence, this 9th day of December, 1886. t--, A. w. GLEASON,
 SEAL Notary Public.
 Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken internally and acts directly on the blood and mucus surfaces of the system. Send for testimonials, free.
 F. !. CHENEY q O., Toledo, Ohio Ar6old by Dru9sists. 76s.
Connecticut western news., 1894-10-18

It is said that it cost New Britain liquor dealers Sl0.O 600 to get vote for license at the last election.
Connecticut western news., 1894-10-18

Sheriff Allen took l3 prisoners from the Litchfield jail to Wethersfeld on Saturday.
Connecticut western news., 1894-10-18
E HoLLIsTER & SON.
 Underwear Department

Mo- T. Ladies Jersey Rib Vests and Pants heavy feeoed
 2o cts value 38 Mo- Ladies Merno Vests and Pants very heavy all sizes
 46, 374 cts, never sold less than So cts. Mo- B. Mems Camels Hair Shirts and Drawers silk aced rib
 bottom, 4o cts. Mo- 4. Mems Heavy Fleeced Lined Shirts and Drawers 6sc
 value s75 cts. -.s. Ladies Cashmere Gloves IS cts, quality you are in the habit of paying 25c. for.
 For 2a3c. finer glove, usual retail price 35c. Cloak Department is up to date New Goods
 nearly every day, consequently all the latest novelties Send stamps for cakes of the celebrated Float ing Castie Soap
Connecticut western news., 1894-10-18
nIsTRICT of sharon ss. Probate Cour

nISTRICT of Sharon ss. Probate Court, U October 9th, 1894
 Estate of Dwight Hotehkiss late of Sharon in said district, deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the District of Sharon, hath limited and allowed six months from date hereof, for the creditors of said Es- tate to exhibit their claims for settlement. Those who neglect to present their accounts, properly attested, within said time, will be debared a recovery. All persons in- debted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment to
 FRANK 4. HoTcHKIss, Administratof. P. 0. Address kilisrtsn. N, x.
Connecticut western news., 1894-10-18
AS. fASSETT

Ladies' Jackets from $3. 10 to S12.OO.
 Ladies Long Goats from s4.75 to $25.O %.
 Ladies' Cloth sCapes from s7 to $15.O0.
 Children Coats for 3, 3 and 4 years from s3.75 to *10.00.
 Children's Coats for 4, 6, 8, and 10 years from s2.90 to SIP.
 Misses Jackets 12, IA, Is and IS years from $500 to s16.0
Connecticut western news., 1894-10-18
DIsTRICT of Salisbury ss. Probate Court

IT lISTKICT of baIlsbury ss. Probate Court, U October 1st. 1894.
 Estate of James F. Reed late of Salisbury in said 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 meIt Those who neglect to present their accounts, properly attested, within said time, will be debarred recovery. All persons in- debted to said Estate are requested to make immediate payment to
 FRANK H. REED, Administrator. P O. Address Falls Village Conn.,
Connecticut western news., 1894-10-18

A complete line of Fur Capes from S5. % to $30.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-03-19
LIFE Masks or the EsQUINAUx.
From The Chicago Record.

From The Chicago Record.
Artists are putting the finishing touches on
great collection OF life masks Tor ,v re- ie s,,no
umban Museum The series was begun lasI SUN,
m.r bv Professor Putnam chief OF me sepaftt inens
of sthnology. who secured subjects IN me MiuWay
PaiStnce and among various hdtiohiii'.cs ieP-
resentnI at the Fair. Since then II has been ex-
ten,ed The most recent addition, ana one or un.
usual value because ~ its rarity, Is a series OK
casts from Alaskan csquimalN noN III TINS county
but natives OF the polar region, Low m'es norm
Va ro tha st,icn: Of ethnology these fac-smiles OF
human e,ds tell race histories. supply Crews 10
IN" origin of tribes and mark the natural relation
OF widely separated peoples me f.squi'au rtsss
are curi0rsy Interesting in this regard. Ranged
Vn,iar showing the shoulders. neck and head.
t1ev star, into the spectators eyes Win an , I'm.
canny naturalness OF eXpressi2h t in sneech
half expect the plaster NpS open IN Speech en-
The hgh cheek-bones. the broad Iiat nostr!s, tns
hi,nes st ewes are unquestOnably Asiatic. stripped
of color. the features iminonme, ,h,y cns.a
"re.seI inc Iehrlng Sea in ancient days. Ihe faces
~ In men are Japanese in form. or sucn as tho
Japanese would be- aiter centuries Vi 'o ' A" ''e'A
rhn v,nnan's face suggests the highest type OK
.r,er,c1n Indian but the artists say the supJect
had A complexion OF marvellous failsp ehes suen
o., ,s,,er among the Western Indians Very little
iiryarsncr l. discernlbe by which TO distinguish the
sex Of the srbiects-so mite INA. tne opsert Yer
conId not identify the woman were II not Tor ING
,bra. ashes in the chin which invariably mark
ttree masks were incidental TO the acqusi.
., l dneS - large number OF Implements weapons.
ni,n,es and hunting and fishing apparatus bought
NJ Miner IL Bruce by Chairman Higinbotham. OF
inc,r,ieJ an agreement that the natives should sub
III IN the cast process which they eventually ala
nii,hout objection. though trouble had been ex.
,ected because the performance involves cohsluera-
he discomfort 1t is said TO be the first instance
n.c raccrd where an Esqumau woman has been
Subjected 70 the plaster-cast process