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Connecticut western news., 1894-10-25
FALLS VILLAGE.

J. Monroe Benjamin has had large addition built on the south side of his barn for shed room.
 Ben Ball, Jr., from New Haven, visit ed friends here over Sunday. A golden eagle was shot on Prospect Hill Sunday morning. which measured seven feet from tip to tip and weighed ten pounds. It was sent away to be mounted.
 The teachers from the Amesville | schools attended the convention of the | Connecticut teachers association Fri day. There were about 1900 teachers present, coming from all parts of the state. The kindergarten convened at the capitol, the primary at Y. Nj. 0 A. hell, the high and grammar school teachers in the High school building. The teachers, who were members of the association. were given full fare one way and one third fare returning.
 Frank Stone and family attended the golden wedding of his parents, Mir and Mrs David W. Stone, at their residence in Lakeville last Friday.
 Dr Francis s Skiff has made some noteworthy improvements on his resi- dence and grounds of late, such as building on new wings, additions, new plazzas. enlarging the balcony on the side fronting Prospect street, putting in new stairwaYs and has had 1900 feet of Portland cement sideu ak laid, ex- tending the entire froat and several yards Ia length on Miner street and through the lawns. Charles Paul, oi Canaan. did the work.
 Robert Merriman has been at home sick for few days past.
 Dr ID. w. Wilcox has been assisting Dr Skiff in his medical practice for 3 few days,
 Misses Lottie Ensign and Emma Per. kins, of Winsted, were guests of Miss Cora E. Brown.
 The base ball season is over with the hines here. Since the. organization ol the first nine, about the first of July they have given the people many occa sions of amusement, besides affordine an exhilarating recreation to themselves That there has been lively interest taken in the sport is attested by tht large attendance at each game played and the generous contributions giver to assist them in their attendant expen ses. The third nine, not having beer organized for so great 8 length of time had few match games, but have proved conclusively that they understand th, game and have an ardent love for it, and while regretting that no more games will be witnessed this season, we car content ourselves with anticipating th, opening of the season in 1895. The game of foot ball now succeed base ball. The Hunt school have re-or ganized their team and are getting int, practice They. lined up against i, ''scrub" eleven Saturday afternoon and of course, defeated the "scrubs." The, occupy the Athletic field, which for match game with a regular organized eleven, will be about the size required
Connecticut western news., 1894-10-25
New Creameries.

We publish the following at the re- quest of W. J. Martin, General Freight Agent of the F. R. & N. E. Railroad.
 The Philadelphia, Reading and New England R. K. Go. (Poughkeepsie Bridge Route) is about to inaugurate the creamery system along the line of their road for the receiving aud ship ping of milk to the New York market It has been clearly demonstrated by experience that the only safe and proper way to work up and handle milk busi- ness is through the creamery system. General Freight Agent Martin is mak- ing arrangements to locate large num- Der of these creameries at different sta tions between Winsted and Campbell Hall. Upwards of fifteen creameries will be built. Already lumber is on the ground for creamery at Ancram and lumber is ordered for two more; one to be built at Hibernia, and the third building is not yet located. As fast as these creameries are taken new cream cries will be erected. A creamery has already been opened at Lakeville by Messrs Hauk and ono will be opened this week at Hibernia This road has carried to the city as high as 600 cans of milk day, but at present the num- Der of cans shipped are much less: The reason for the decrease Tn shipments is on account of the farmers shipping direct to small dealers in New York who in eight cases out of ten in the end be- come indebted to the farmer and never pay their bills. Under the creamery system the farmer will get about the same for his milk from the creamery as if he shipped it to the city, and he will get his pay on the 1st and 18th of each month. MT Martin is selecting the best dealers that can be obtained and makes 8 careful inquiry in every case to find out that the parties are perfectly reli- able before they are allowed to take the creamerles. The applications received from the different wholesale dealers who wish these creameries are now sufficient to fill all the points. and it is expected that the farmers will increase their stock and go into the milk business as fast as the creameries are put up at the differ ent stations. This information will be favorably received by the farmers living along the line of the road who desire to sell their milk.
 Hartford, Conn, October IT, 1894.
Connecticut western news., 1894-10-25

MT and Mrs Alexander Semple are visiting with Whiting J. Wilcox.
 Wm. R. Hindman, former resident of Cornwall, was in town last week.
 Harry l.. Monson, of Conway, N. Fl. |, paid visit to his native town last week and had quite an exciting experience in getting here. He hired horse of the famous Broncho breed at livery stable and while coming around the corner near the residence of O. W. Marsh the horse became frightened at some leaves blowing in front of him and suddenly upset the wagon, throwing Harry out, and ran up the lane past Mir Richter s store into Mrs Hitchcock's yard. He went around the house and demolished the hen house, which was in his way, and completely wrecked the wagon, and while coming out the small gate was brought to a stand still and captured. Luckily no one was hurt.
 The board of school visitors. with a view. of arousIng an interest in the schools of the town, will hold a session for the public examination of teachers in the school house in West Cornwall on Saturday, Oct 27th, at 10 o'clock a. m. All the teachers in town will be re- quired to be present.
 The pupils of the Hous. Valley Insti. tute having organized foot ball club and finding no one upon whom they could try their powers. prevailed upon the 'town boys" to be the victims. The game was witnessed by number oi spectators and the female contingent oi the H. V. I. cheeredtheir favorites with frequent "Rahl Rahi Rah's." It was announced after the game was over that the u. V. I team had won by score of IS to o. Just how we are unable tc say, being somewhat in the same mind of one of our citizens who remarked that he couldn't see no sense into tho darned game anyhow"
Connecticut western news., 1894-10-25
CANAAN VALLEY.

Your correspondent attended the fu- neral of l.. l.. Whiting at Norfolk last Thursday also visited Winsted on Sat urday.
 Ezra Langdon is running three cheeses a day but the apples keep ahead. Cider 8 cts per gal. now.
 I think the selectmen had better get Wm. Garfield to work all the roads in town. It will not cost so much as Will is pusher and knows how to do it, nevertheless he rounds up the road too much in some places.
 The robbery of the bank book did not take place at MT Sage's house as the correspondent left room for people to think.
 l.. J. Stewart goes to New Marlboro this week painting. He has two houses to paint there.
Connecticut western news., 1894-10-25
SOUTH ERN NEW MARLBORO.

MT l.. l.. Whiting, whose death was announced in the papers last week, and Mrs Laura Granger the week before, were old friends and neighbors. have known them more than sixty years. And little did think, when MT Whiting and Mrs Granger were visiting their old friends in Norfolk short time ago (where met them) that both of them would so soon be called to lay down the burdens of life. MT Whiting was born pied by William A. Moses. His father, Lorrin Whiting, was an invalid and 8 cripple all his days, and bedridden sev- eral years. At a very early age Loomis assumed the duties and responsibilities of a man, and managed with the assist ance of his younger brother, Harvey, to keep up the fertility of the farm and care and provide for the family. It was hard struggle. His school privileges were very limited. He had not even the ordinary advantages or means to get an education, and yet, in the face of every Encouragement and the hardships he endured, he preserved, improving every opportunity. till he had conquered seeming impossibilities and mastered not only the common branches taught in our schools, but higher mathematics and became practical surveyor. He taught school few terms When the excitement about gold in California reached these Berkshire Hills, he, with a company of others. started on their perilous journey overland and were be- tween five and six months on the road They all arrived safely at their destina- tion. His subsedRent history and pros- porous career I need>pot relate, nor his return from California, his marriage to Miss L. Gaylord, Nhis brothar's death and his journey to California to briag to his home to care forand provide for his brothers orphan children. MT Whiting was one of those men who have back bone, pluck and an indomltable will. He could not be coaxed nor bribed nor reasoned out of what he considered right and just. Would that we had more of such men. He has passed away. His stricken family mourn but not as those without hope. May they be com. forted. The memory of the just is blessed.
Connecticut western news., 1894-10-25
SALISBURY.

Mrs W. W. Hortie returned Monday from Holyoke. Mass, where she had been to attend the funeral of her mother.
 MT and Mrs G. E. Bower spent a short time in New Britain last week.
 Mir Strong and the Misses Conklin, Dakin, and Pierce attended the State teachers convention at Hartford last week.
 A barn on the Butterly farm was burned last week. The cause of the fire Is not known.
 Rev J. H. George and Mrs Sanford are in Hartford attending the missionary council this week.
 Miss Olive Thompson will give ar entertainment in Academy Hall, Thurs day evening, benefits for Christain En, deavor Society.
Connecticut western news., 1894-10-25

Humane Agent Thrall, of Hartford, visited this place one day last week, creating quite commotion among some of it's inhabitants.
 Mrs James Adams visited friends in New York recently.
 Rev o. Dixon has returned from his southern trip. Rev MT Spencer, of Litchfield. occupied his pulpit during his absence.
 Andrew Cook has gone to Torrington to work in shop.
 Miss Mary Richards has been spend ing week with Miss Minnie Adams.
 The grangers are fitting up rooms in the creamery, in which to hold their meetings.
 Allen Chapman spent Sunday in East Canaan.
 The Center church was dedicated Tuesday of this week.
Connecticut western news., 1894-10-25
PROF. ADAMS SECOND LETTER.
Editor of he Ne,cs:

Editor of lbe Ne,os:
 Harper's Ferry is unique for situation being at the base and up the slopes of Bolivar Heights, shaped like an angle in the letter r by the Shenandoah River in conjunction with the Potomac. The Heights in altitude are from 300 to 400 feet;with Maryland on the north of Poto- mao River, and Virginia east of the Shenandoah, each in height of 700 or 800 feet covered with dense growth of wood. An hour enabled us to climb 200 feet and stand on the Jefferson Rock. noted in historic annals. The arsenal and adjoining building, in which John Brown was captured for his unwise and premature attempt to free the slaves, have been entirely removed. Washington, the nations pride in cities, noted for it's spaciousness and magnificent distances, is still rapidly broadening its territorial boundaries to the north and northwest. The public government buildings are marvel in themselves, and of great interest to every tourist. The Washington monu. ment, now completed, is the greatest and tallest structure in masonry on the continent. At the base it is 55 feet square, with thickness of walls 15 feet and an elevation of 555 feet. An eleva- tor takes one to the summit In nine minutes, and the view at such height is indescribable. About 300 people visit this obelisk per day. Since being open ed to the public in 1888 to Oct lst of present year, 1.000.061 people have been Carried up and down this hollow shaft without single accident of any kind, and all without 8 cent of expense to. the visitors.
 Annapolis is a small city of 5000 pop ulation on the Chesapeake Bay, lowly for situation, with nothing especially attractive save the State buildings and naval academy. The State brides itself in keeping the Capitol intact in its primitive condition as far as possible. The senate and representative halls are the same in size and appurtenences as when Washington resigned his commis- sion, in the senate chamber, ss general in the army, at close of the War for In. depence. The old English clock on the wall which marked the time in Oct. of TITO gave us the standard time the 17th inst. 1894. The naval school and surroundings on the shore of the bay are types of neatness, order and com. fort The grounds cover 60 acres. The cadets number 254 each seemingly hap. py and content in his military life, and, as we learned, only regretting when the six ears course was finished
 Baltimore is an immense city, com. paratively level, built of red brick, with DO trees along its streets, but character ized by unlimited business interests Electric cars are hurried over the city in all directions, and steam trains are constantly answering the demands ol the public industries.
 Tsmpus fugit, and we are obliged te "move on." HM.A. Baltimore. Md, Oct. 20. 1894.
Connecticut western news., 1894-10-25
NORFOLK.

Mrs John DePue has returned from Maine, where she has spent several weeks with her parents.
 Arthur Vype Woodworth spent Sun- day as guest of Miss May Landon.
 H. s. Comstock, clerk at the drug store, Is taking vacation at his home in Warren.
 Wm. Windom and family, who have been here during the summer, returned to New Haven on Saturday.
 Robbins School foot ball team played the Winsteds in Winsted Saturday after noon. Neither side scored. The Rob bins played fine game. The Win steds play here on Wedno sday Humphrey Rood, while calling at Wm. Pelton's s. on Sunday evening, had a very valuable whip stolen from his carriage. It was gift and he prized it highly. His name in full was on 1t. Humphrey Rood, North Norfolk, Ct. " If the whip is returned in good shape | $2 reward will be given by him.
 Miss Mary Eldridge spent Sunday in New York.
 One of Dr Pearley's farm houses, oc- cupied by Charles Fields, was burned to the ground with barns, hay etc. The | furniture was saved. George Carrier, of Winsted, spent Sunday at Martin Hotchkiss'. Lyman Hedge, of Lakeville, spent Sunday with the Misses Eldridge. | Several two horse loads of young people attended the Y. P. s. 0. E. con. vention at Winchester Friday evening
 J. J. Whiting, of Winsted, was in | town Monday on business
 The funeral of the late l.. l.. Whiting was held at the Cong'l Church or Thursday at 2 p. m. The Rev John DePue oficiated. The honorary bearers were, B. T. Butler, Luther filling Austin Wooster, Phillip Curtiss, NJ. F. Grant and Amos Collar. Bearers, E. P Darrow, B. E. Brown, Samuel Canfield Melvin Snow, Lyman Johnson, and Austin Wooster Jr
 A straw load of young people went to Ashley Falls and enjoyed bountifu repast at Ferris Hotel on Friday even ing. After supper they danced for [ while.
 Mrs H. H. Bridgman has purchased of Mrs Wm. McCormic her property or Spaulding Ave.
 Charles Pulver is to move into th, rooms recently vacated by Thoma Higgins over Thurton's tin shop.
 Y. P. s. O. E. social was held at tn, gymnasium on Wednesday evening Music, readings and games occupied the evening.
 Auction of the late Henry Gaylort was held at his residence on Saturday It was largely attended. Many antiqu, things were sold. E. J. Prescott acted as auctioneer.
 Ed. Perkins moved into his ney house near Dr Kendall's. on Tuesday.
 A new smoke stack is to be erected at the Silk Mill. It is to be 75 fee high and of brick. John Rogers ha taken the contract.
Connecticut western news., 1894-10-25
STATE NEWS.

The report of Corner Higgins to the superior court shows that from April to October l, 1894, 22 sudden and un- timely deaths have occurred in Litch- field county.
 The new annex to the Winsted House has been carpetsd with. $50 yards of Brussels carpet. William Nisbet; the dry goods and carpet dealer, furnished the carpet.
 There are 394 prisoners in the state prison at Wethersfeld, the largest num- Der ever recorded in that institution. There are only eight unoccupied cells in the prison.
 The First Conn. Heavy Artillery will petition the legislature for permission to set up it's regimental monument on the capitol grounds In Hartford.
 Horace Johnson predicts very cold cold wave for October 26, November 6.
 At East Berlin recently John Swan. sey, Swede, blowout lamp in such a way that it exploded. The house was burned and Swansey with it.
 The Fenwick Hall property, at Old Say brook, the property of E. s. Stokes. will be sold at auction, December 17tb, unless So, s72 in back taxes is paid on it in the meantime The New Britain Art Terra Gotta Company's factory at Berlin was burn ed to the ground early Saturday morn ing. Thirty thousand dollars worth oi finished stock was destroyed with the buildings, making total loss of S5O,- 900. The insurance amounted to SI3,. 900.
 There are now 45 prisoners in Litch. field jail.
 John F. Simmons, of Winsted, has rendered his resignation ss agent of the Connecticut Humane Society.
Connecticut western news., 1894-10-25
GREAT HARRINGTON.

The teachers institute was held at the High school room last week We'd nesday. About 50 teachers were pres ent. Among them were Clara M. Bot tom, of East Canaan; Hottie E. Holt, Norfolk; Clara M. Dudley, New Haven. w. W. Abbott gave an address on how to teach geography; J. w. Mcdonald, on algebra. geometry and literature; Miss Arabella Roach. of Pittsfeld, on primary reading and spelling; G. T. Fletcher, on school management and orthography and pronunciation; Fl. T. Bailey, on drawing and illustrative sketohing.
 Col. W. l.. Brown and family closed their summer residence last Thursday and returned to New York.
 The Thursday morning club to-day will discuss the works of Richard Hard ing Davis.
 The post office was entered by burg. lar last week Wednesday night. About $l50 worth of stamped envelopes and some small change was stolen. The thief got in through rear window.
 The South Berkshire Congregations ministers were entertained by Rev Dl Marvin, Tuesday. The gathering wal regular meeting Of the association.
 Henry Bryton, of Boston, who claim ed to be cousin to the Prince of Wales was brought before the District cour last Wednesday and fined $2 for getting drunk.
 A house is being built for Reuber Beales near Brainard's Ave. Miss Sally Warner, who is 88 year. old, was taken suddenly ill at her home in the west part of the town last Thurs day. She is now confined to the bed.
 George B. Seeley has been appointed a weigher of coal and has qualified fol the place.
 The funeral of William Dutcher, who was killed last week in Brewers plan ing mill, was held from E. B. Culver undertaking rooms last Thursday after noon. Rev MT Foxcraft, of the Episco pal church at Van Deusen, officiated. At @ meeting of the board of register a week ago to-day 16 new names wer' | added to the list of voters. The John Hughs' place on Soul Main street has been sold to Thoma | Gibbons.
 MT R. N. Couch. of this village, ha purchased three building lots at Mil ford, Ct.
 Ward Reed, who has built severa buildings in town during::the past fey years, continues the business of erect ing new houses.
Connecticut western news., 1894-10-25
Fine Moon Photographs.

Scientific camera artists on top of Mount Hamilton have made the finest negatives of the moon ever registered on sensitive plates. Hills, valleys and craters that have never been noticed in direct observations through the tele- scope are perceptible and these men on Mount Hamilton have been able to see lunar. objects one-tenth of mile in diameter.
Connecticut western news., 1894-10-25
ALL FREE.

Those who have used Dr Kings New Discovery know its value, and those who have not, have now the opportunity to try it Free. Gall on the advertised druggist and get trial bottle, free. Send your name and address to H. E.. Buckien & O., Chicago, and get sam pie box of Dr Kings New Life. Pills free, e we'll as a copy of Guide to Health and Household Instructor, free. All of which is guaranteed to do you good and cost you nothing. w. H. pamp's drugstore.
Connecticut western news., 1894-10-25
Democratic Probate Convention.

A duly warned convention of the Democratic electors of tue towns of Ca naan and North Canaan for the purpose of nominating candidate for Judge of Probate for the District of Canaan was held at North Canaan last Monday. The convention nominated David c. WhittIe- sey, thus concurring with or endorsing the nomination made by the Republi. can probate convention held at North Canaan on the 18th inst.
 It was very graceful act of the Democrats to concur with or endorse the Republican nomination, and MT Whittlesey appreciates it and considers 1t not only a personal courtesy shown him but recognition of his efforts to discharge the duties of the office in an efficient and impartial manner.
Connecticut western news., 1894-10-25

Hon. Albert M. Cards Letter of Ac-
 ceptance.
 Messrs Luther Eaton. David l.. Smith. John Addis, I. N. Bartram. and Fred erick s. Richmond, Committee. etc. Gentlemen:
 am in receipt of your commuuica- ton notifying me of my nomination for Senator by the Democratic convention of the Nineteenth Senatorial District of the State of Connecticut, held at Falls Village on the 16th day of October, 1894 It is an honor unsought, and if con- suited only my own interest and con- venience, forgetful of my duty as citi- zen, I should hesitate to accept it.
 The people of this Nineteenth Sena- torial District are an intelligent. patriot ic and progressive people, and most of them by their thrift and industry, have secured the blessings of home and edu- cation to their children. and are work. ing side by side. hand in hand, to build up aud promote the best interests of their respective communities.
 Recognizing these facts and the obli. gations am under to them and the Democratic party for the many favort of the past, do. therefore, accept the nomination and look for the support ol all citizens who believe in Tariff Re. form, Tax Reduction and Labor Pro, lection, as laid down in the platforms of the Democratic Party of our State and Districts, ard truly believe that sys tematic and enthusiastic work until the closing of the polls on "Election Day will surely bring us success.
 Yours very truly,
 ALBERT NJ. CARD. Sharon, Conn, Got. 23, 1894.
Connecticut western news., 1894-10-25
Aspecthc forCroun.

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