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Connecticut western news., 1895-08-01
The Minstrels.

Hall and Julian's Minstrels have been playing to crowded houses iu the sur rounding towns and last Wednesday night, 24th, ult., packed the Town Hall in this place. T. cir show is one of the best seen and is of the old time minstrel order. Dan Mason was a prime favorite with his dancing and Dutch specialties. Hall Brown, the trick banjo player aud song and dance man, was we'll received "Just Plain'' Will Gardiner kept the house in & roar with his eccentric turn and as the musician and introlocutor was ''all right" The singers, Bradley aud Will son were splendid and were heartily encored. Hall and Julian kept the audience in spasm of laughter with their genuine comicalness. The dress circle business was finely done and as one gentleman remarked it was the "best have seen since the days of Bryant and Backus" The Minstrels will appear at Lakeville, Aug. 2, and at Norfolk, Aug. 3. when they will intro duce new burlesque: "Trilby s Troubles" Geo. Hall as ''Svengali" and Otis Julian as s'Trilby."
Connecticut western news., 1895-08-01
STATE NEWS.

A Danbury man is cultivating milk white cucumbers. At no time during their growth are they of a green color.
 Wellington B. Smith, of Winsted, has been appointed prosecuting at- torney for Litchfeld county, to prose cute offenders against the liquor laws He held the same position some years ago.
 The state prison directors have in- structed Warden Woodbridge to pre- pare 8 list classifying the convicts by crime, sentence, conduct and habits. The intention is to separate those sus- ceptible of reformation from the har- dened criminals.
 A gentleman in Waterbury has very curious clock, made in Europe in 1Si3 by famous Italian clock maker. It is a small statute of one of Napoleon E marshals, Poniatowski, on horseback, he dial of the clock being on one side of the horse. The blue eyes of the rider move with the movement of the clock.
Connecticut western news., 1895-08-01
THE IMPORTANCE OF BIRDS.
[Our Dumb Animals

We have before us very interesting article by F. LeIsoy Homer, of Alleghany College, Meadville, Pa, on the above subject. It has been often said that if all the birds were destroyed, insects would so increase as to devour all vegetation, and no animal or human being could live on the earth, and this article seems to substantiate the state ment.
 From it we learn that & single pair of plant lice can produce in about two months about six thousand millions of their kind-that one female of moth can produce in single year about sixteen millions of caterpillsrs-that in France iu two years, one florist lost about two hundred thousand rose trees from tue larve of the cockchafer-that in the Hartz mountains about fifteen hundred thousand trees were killed in a few years by the bark boring beetle-thst iu our own country, in spite of all our present number of birds, something like from five to ten millions bushels of wheat alone are annually destroyed by insects-that Professor Treadwell, of Cambridge, proved by actual experiment that robin consumes about one hun dred and forty per cent of its own weight every day-that young bird in his possession consumed sixty-eight earth-worms in twelve hours-that Al exander Wilson, the great ornithologist, estimated that the red-winged black bird alone destroys about sixteen bii. lions of insects every yesr-thst about twenty years ago, such clouds of grass. hoppers descended upon the Western States and territories that in Utah the food supply was threatened with entire destruction, but at the moment of great. est peril large focks of beautiful snow white gulls appeared, coming from nc one knew where, and devoured the grasshoppers almost without ceasing, SC that the crops were saved and the Sali Lake prophets solemnly declared that the Lord had sent these beautiful winged messengers to save his chosen people.
Connecticut western news., 1895-08-01
KENT.

Quite number of boarders from New York and Brooklyn are at Mrs NJ. St. J. Fuller's.
 MT and Mrs E Davis, of Branford, Miss l.. Gaston, from West Stockbridge, Mass and Miss Gillum, of East Nor walk, are at k. Frisbie's.
 Rollin Rowland spent Sunday last with his aunt, Mrs R Frisbie.
 Mrs Richard Ives and children, of Bridgeport. are spending short time with Mrs Almira Ives.
 Miss Jennie Woodend. of New Haven, is the guest of Mir and Mrs Fl. I. Wild man.
 Mir and Mrs H. Spooner started Mon- day morning for their home in Chicago.
 Rev B. NJ. Wright leaves town with his family this week for months yaca- tion.'
 The Cong1 Sunday school will be given picnic In the near future.
 The Kent B. B. club went down and play ed with the Sherman nine Saturday afternoon. The game was not finished on account of rain, but the Kent boys were on the winning side. The Sher- man .eam will visit Kent next Saturday afternoon.
 Burglars entered the depot in this place by prying up window at about o'clock last week Wednesday morning. blew open the safe, broke into the cash drawer and desk and scattered things generally. Agent Smiths son Win heard the explosion of the safe and aroused his father, who, perceiving faint light fickering through the office windows, supposed the building to be on fire, and taking pail of water. rush. ed over and found the doors open. Running into the office he called out "Wbat is going on here anyway?" The instant reply was pistol shot, the flash revealing to him the figure of man and also the fact that he was in close quar- ters with two or more burglars and his only weapon pail of water. The fel- lows made their escape through the door of one of the waiting rooms, MT Smith bravely following. but once out side could find no trace of them either then or later, when with others, search wa3 made. There was no money in the cash drawer. and all they got from the safe was gold pieces amounting to about Sl0 %, revolver and valuable com pass. On the same night O. s Smiths feed store was broken into. supplies were taken from Mrs Haxtum's pantry and canned fruit from tue cellar of MT Duncan's house in Macedonia. On Thursday night the Congl church was entered, locks of organ and bookcase demolished, cushions piled up for a resting place, etc, etc. Cans of fruit were taken from Rev B. NJ. Wright's cellar. The church of the Sacred Heart has also been invaded It is hop ed that the gang of robbers has passed on. but let them be warned that every revolver, rife and double barrelled slo gun in this village is loaded and point ed in the right direction, every citizen sleeps with one eye open and there will be no possible chance of escape for the midnight robber.
Connecticut western news., 1895-08-01
Death of Mrs Wood.

This community was shocked and sad dened last Thursday morning upon learning that Mrs Geo. Wood had died at about o'clock the previous evening, about three hours after having been de- livered of lifeless child.
 Mrs Wood, whose maiden name was Huldah Reel. was the daughter of MT and Mrs James Reel and had always lived in this town. She WAS married about a year ago to George Wood, car inspector on the P. R < N. E. road at this station. Mrs Wood was highly es- teemed by all who knew her and much sympathy is felt for her parents and the other members of the family as we'll as for her husband iu this deep affliction.
 The funeral of Mrs. Wood was held at Christ church, at l p. m., Friday The remains of the young mother, with those of her born babe lylng in her arms, were enclosed in a cosket covered with light-drab velvet. which rested on white catafalque. On the casket lay an abundance of beautiful flowers. A sympathetic congregation completely filled the church, including the gallery.
 The services consisted of the usual burial office of the Protestant Episcopal Church. Rev. F. w. Barnett officiated, and in brief address spoke words of comfort and sympathy for the afflicted, and also tenderly alluded to the fact that the deceased had been communi- cant of the Church and member of his own Bible class.
 The pallbearers were G. Willis Par sops, Philip Ham, John Killmer, John Cudney, Frank Prince and John Ter mond. The burial was in the Reel family lot in the Norfolk cemetery.
Connecticut western news., 1895-08-01
A New Potato Pest.

A new pest that promises to be as deadly an enemy to potatoes as the po- toso bug has appeared in Danbury. It is minute insect, resembling in size and shape the ordinary flea. It eats the foliage of potato vines and destroys the life of the plant. Some of the farmers at Beaver Brook have already met with severe losses from the ravages of the pest. Anson Eggleston a few days ago had four acres of fine potatoes, but to- day he has less than two, and is in a fair way to lose the remainder in few days. Paris green has no effect on the insect -TDanbury News.
Connecticut western news., 1895-08-01
One night when MT Isaac Reese WA

One night when Mir Isaac Reese was stopping with me says M F. Hatch, a prominent merchant of Qaartermaster, Washington, I heard him grooming. On going to his room found him sui fering from cramp collie. He was in snch agony feared he would die. I hastily gave him dose of Chamber lain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. He was soon relieved and the first words he uttered were, "what was that stuff you gave me?" I informed him. A few days ago we were talking about his attack and he said he was never without thas remedy now. I have used it in my family for several years. know its worth and do not hesitate to recommend it to my friends and customers. For sale by druggists and de alers everywhere.
Connecticut western news., 1895-08-01
GRAVES OF A NATION.
Where the Presidents of Our Country
 Lle Buried.


 Lie Buried.
 George Washington is buried at Mount Vernon, Virginia; John Adams at Quincy, Massachusetts; Thomas Jeff erson at Monticello, Virginia; James Madison at Montpelier, Virginia; James Munroe at Richmond, Virginia. John Quincy Adams at Quincy. Massachu- setts; Andrew Jackson at Nashville, Tennessee; Martin Van Buren at Kin derhook, New York; William Henry Harrison at North Bend, Ohio; John Tyler at Richmond, Virginia; James K. Polk at Nashville, Tennessee; Zachary Fay Tor at Louisville, Kentucky; Willard Fillmore at Buffalo, New York; Frank lin Pierce at Concord, New Hampshire; James Buchanan near Lancaster, Penn sylvania; Abraham Lincoln at Spring field, Illinois; Andrew Johnson at Green vile, Tennessee; Ulysses s. Grant at Riverside Park, New York; Rutherford B. Hayes at Columbus, Ohio; James A. Garfield at Cleveland, Ohio: Chester A Arthur at Albany, New York; August Ladies' Home Journal
Connecticut western news., 1895-08-01
Lost in the Woods.

Miss Mary Adam of this city was on South Mountain Tuesday with a party of friends and, wandering of by her self, got lost. Her friends became alarmed and an organized search was made for the young lady. In the meantime, Miss Adam encountering some cows, and with the philosophy of farmer, sat down and awaited the time when the "bossies" would wend their way homeward. By this means she was led to the road and found her way home safely y.-Pittsfeld Call,
Connecticut western news., 1895-08-01
EAST CANAAN.

The heavy rains are appreciated. The strong winds have leveled several fields of corn.
 Rev Henry Utterwick is expected home early this week from his western tour.
 Lyman Dunuing is much improved in health and is gaining strength.
 Mrs Henry Abbott is very weak. Her daughter, Mrs Edward Rose, of Geneva, N. T., Is with her.
 MT and Mrs T. Pulver have daugh- ter born to them.
 Ladies' Aid will meet in the confer. ence room Wednesday afternoon.
 Some of our people went to Canaan Sunday evening to listen to Rev B. See. holzer's report of the Boston, Mass In, ternationsl O E. convention.
 The birthday party given in the con ference room, by the young people was a success every way, especially inan cially. The receipts were nearly $40 Miss I. M. Smith, of Pittsfeld, Mass. who was visiting relatives here, took part in the entertainment, recitiug the Sioux Chiefs Daughter" and other poems, which helped make the occasion more pleasant one.
 Mary $. Wright, the five-months-old daughter of MT and Mrs Hervey Wright, died about o'clock Tuesday morning. The funeral was attended al the house yesterday afternoon Ut ] o'clock. Burial at Sheffield, Mass.
Connecticut western news., 1895-08-01
HOw'S THIS

We offer One Hundred Dollars reward for any case of catarrh that cannot be cured by taking Halls Catarrh Cure.
 F. J. CHENEY & CO. Props, Toledo, o We, the undersigned, have known K. J. Cheney for the last 15 years, and believe him perfectly honorable In all business transac- lions, and financially able to carry out any obligations made by their firm. WEST TRUAx, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, Ohio.
 WALDINa. KINNAN X MARVIN, Wholesale Drug
 gists, Toledo, Ohio.
 Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken internally, act ing directly upon the blood and mucous sur faces of the system. Testimonials sent free Price 75c per bottle. Sold by all druggists.
Connecticut western news., 1895-08-01
The Burglars Guest.

Last week burglars visited Wassaic, N. r., about two o'clock one morning and accidentally falling in with one Otis Way, who was on hls way home from calling on his girl, they compelled him to go with them to Lewis X Doyle's store. Here he saw them blow open the safe, securing very little money. They left him bound and gagged.
Connecticut western news., 1895-08-01
DIED.

WooD-In this town, July 2i, Huldah, wife of George Wood, aged 23 years. HARkIs-At Lakeville, July 24, Mrs. Milo Harris, aged 80 years. SHyERNAIL-At Lakeville. July 24, Mrs. John Silvernail, aged 91 years and months. PUFfER-At winsted, July 27, Captain Otis Pufrer aged 70 years. WHaELER-At New Marlboro, Mass, July 20, MT Norman Wheeler. RoGERs-At Heron Island, Me-. July 26, Mrs Edwin Rogers, of North Adams, Mass, aged 75 years. Mrs Rogers fell and sus- tained fractured hip, about three weeks ago, and was unable to recover from the shock
Connecticut western news., 1895-08-01
POINTERS.
Read the probate notices.

Read the probate notices.
 Ensilage cutter and sweep power for sale. Seed adv.
 Wheelmen, attentionl Don't fail to read O. $. Fosters advertisement.
 Seasonable goods at slaughtered prices. That's it exactly. Nisbet's new advertisement givt you the particulars.
 "Midsummer Clearance Sale' is the banner that A. l. Clark now raises, and many will rally beneath that banner. Better read Clark's new adv.
Connecticut western news., 1895-08-01

''It is the best patent medicine in the world" is what Mir D. M Hartman, of Marquam, Oregon, says of Chamber lain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. "What leads me to make this assertion is from the fact that dys- entery in its worst form was prevalent around here last summer and it never took ovor two or three doses of that remedy to effect 8. complete cure." For sale by druggists and dealers every where
Connecticut western news., 1895-08-01

Mir O. G. Strong, principal of the public schools at Anderson, Cal, says: have used Chamberlain's Pain Balm and have found it an excellent remedy for lameness and slight wounds"
 Lameness usually results from a spraiu. or other injury, or from rheu- matism, for which Chamberlain's Pain Balm is especially intended and un- equalled. It affords almost immediate relief and in a short time effects a per- mapent cure. For sale by druggists and dealers every where.
Connecticut western news., 1895-08-01
BUCKLEN,s ARNICA sALyE.

The best salve in the world for puts, 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 monoy refunded. Price 25 cents per box For sale by ". H. Camp
Connecticut western news., 1895-08-01

Easy to take, sure to cure, no pain, nothing to dread, pleasant little pills. De Witt's Little Early Risers Best for Sick Headache. Billousness, Sour Stomach and Constipation. W. H. Camp, Canaan; Geo. T. Johnson, Nlr- folk.
Connecticut western news., 1895-08-01
w hat Lincoln Said.

"You can't fool all the people all the time" True. A cheap havored-up cigar may sell for awhile. Those brands come and go. But the Berkshire Belle Cigar is always good. It suits tue smok- CT every time. Try it.
Connecticut western news., 1895-08-01
BORN.

HUMPHREY-In this village, July 28, daugh- ter to MT and Mrs H. D. Humphrey. WEILNER-In this village. July A, daugh- ter to MT and Mrs H. Wellner. EAToN-At Kent, July 26, son to MT and Mrs Burritt Eaton.
Connecticut western news., 1895-08-01

Cholera Morbus is dangerous con- plaint, and often is fatal in its results. To avoid this you should use De Wltt's Collie and Cholera Cure as soon g the first symptoms appear. W. Fl. Camp, Canaan; Geo. T. Johnson, Norfolk.
Connecticut western news., 1895-08-01

And now boy at Tazwell, Ind, is dying from the effects of practical joke, which consisted in "friend" pulling chair out from under him.
Connecticut western news., 1895-08-01

Severe gripping pains of the stomach and bowels instantly and effectually stopped by De Wits Collc and Cholera Cure. W. H. Camp, Canaan; Geo. T. Johnson Norfolk
Connecticut western news., 1895-08-01

There is no doubt, no failure. when you take De Witt's Collie x Cholera Cure. It is pleasant, acts promptly, no bad after effects. W. H. Camp, Canaan Geo. II. Johnson, Norfolk.
Connecticut western news., 1895-08-01
M AR R FED.

JEwELL-GATEs- New Hartford, July 24, by Rev J. P. Hawley. at the residence of the bride, Frederick A. Jewell, Esq and Mrs Ada s. Gates.
Connecticut western news., 1895-08-01
STATE Normal School

The Fall Term begins the first Tuesday in September.
 These Schools are for those who intend to teach In the Public Schools of the State. There are no expenses for tuition or for the use of text books.
 A diploma from College or High School, a State Certificate, or three years successful experience in teaching will be accepted in lieu of examination. For particulars address the principals:
 M. WHITE, New Britain.
 G. P. PHENIx. Willimantic.
 A. B. MORRILL,, New Haven, or
 CHARLES D. HINE Secretary,
 Hartford, Conn. Examinations for entrance and for State Teachers Certificates will be held at SCHOOL HOUSE, Dist. No. 2, No. Canaan, Aug. 16 and IT.
Connecticut western news., 1895-08-01
A CARD.

We desire in this manner to express our sincere thanks for the kindness and atten- tion shown us during our re .ent sad bereav- ment, 1t being in Gods judgment to take our loved one from us also for the flowers con- tributed by friends. May the blessing of heaven rest upon you all, and protect you all from such sorrow, Is the earnest wish of your truly grateful friends.
 MIR. AND MRS. REEL AND FAML LY. Canaan, Conn, July %, 1895.
Connecticut western news., 1895-08-01

Pugilist James J. Corbett was knock ed out Wednesday. A bicycle did it. The bicycle is achieving new wonders daily.-New Haven Register.
Connecticut western news., 1895-08-01
c. " SCOULLE,

V. ". DOO v LhL6,
 NORFOLK, FUNERAL DIRECTOR CONN AND EMBALMER
 All calls left with Russell Baldwin, of Southfald, Mass, will hs promptly forward ed, and shall have immediate attention.
Connecticut western news., 1895-08-01
GHICkENS WANTED. W. G. CHAPIs, V Sheffiald Mass |
WANTED.

Young Man wanted to learn the Grocery and Crockery business. Apply to
 GILBERT l.. HART. Cash Grocer. West Winsted, Ct.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1895-07-16
1895 81
Recess till o'clock a: ii: July
10th, 1895 b.
July 10th, 1895. =.... .
The board met. at 8 O'Clock

r.. y r -
The board met at 8 O'Clock
a. m. & IS .s ..s :.s rs :: s: VIII.
The petition Of N. @. Nelson,
chairman ofsupervisors Of White
field, for fifty dollars, for building.
bridges across ditch No. 6, III
sections Is and %, said town.
was on motion allowed. " sz.xs
The board proceeded to the:
county treasurer's office to count.
and ascertain the amount of
funds in the county treasury as
required bylaw. r
The amount charged to the
county treasurer at the close OF
business hours July 9th, 1896,
as ascertained from the county
auditors books, was $17624.21.
The amount Of funds in the
treasurer's hands was as follows:
Deposited in Kandiyo-
hi County Bank $7392.82
Deposited in Bank of
Willmar 629O.1O
Deposited in State Bank
of New London 100000
Deposited in Security
Bank of Atwater 100000
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1895-07-16

Il
ty road between sections 81 and
I35, town Of Willmar, was pre-.
|sented and read Proof having
been filed that notices Of hearing
had been posted according 20
law, the petition was on motion
accepted and Commissioners
Norm and johnson appointed a
committee to view said change
of county road, to meet prepara-
tory to such viewing at the aud
ltor's office in Willmar, Mimi, on
July 18th, 1895, at 5 O'Clock
p. NJ .:ssssss 7, .-.s.. = TT,
Petition of Per Norberg for
survey of change of county road
in sections 5, 8 and 8, town OF
Lake Lillian, was presented, read
and on motion granted, provided
that the county will pay no ex-
pcnses except the per diem OF the
surveyor.
Petition OF Louis e. Peterson
and others to have the corner 70
sections Is, 16, 81 and % and
quarter corner between sections
II and %, all in town OF Lake
Elizabeth, re-established, was
presented, read and. ON motion
granted, provided that the petit
TONERS pay all expenses connect
ed with said survey and re-estab-
fishing.
Recess till 2 O'Clock D. IN.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1895-07-16
COUNTY CORNERSTONE 5.
Official Proceedings of the Board
at the Regular July
..s% ~ Session. zz;s.E

Auditors Office, July 8, 1895.
E The board OF county commits:
p sioners met pursuant to law. >,
All members present. ~; -. .
Interested parties being pres
emit and wishing to be heard, the
petitions of H. r.. and A.<E. An
derson, to be set off from school.
district No. 81 to district No. 5,
were taken up. There was no
objection to the granting of the
petition Of A. i. Anderson except
the taking OF VIZ nwA and neH
nwH, section 49,. township III,
range 33. F."
The petition of H. Z. Anderson
was objected to by parties from
district 81 on the ground that it
would cripple district 81 to take
any land out and attach it to
other districts. Mr.. Anderson's
reason for being. set off was the
difference in distance to the
school houses in the two districts.
Final action deferred till later.
The petition of H. Gort, to be
set off from school district No.
GA to district No. 81, was on mo-
ton granted.
The petition Of Geo. Greenfield,
to be set off from school district
No. 40 to district No. SO, was Oh
motion granted.
The petition OF G. E. Wilson,
to have the eH swA, section -,
town 121, range 33, set off from
school district No. So to district
No. 4, was on motion set for
hearing.
The petition OF a.. T.. Anderson
was upon motion granted, pro-
vided that the VIZ nwA, neA nwA,
and nwK neA OF section 10, shall
not be set over as petitioned for.
The petition of H. E. Anderson
was on motion tabled.
Petition OF M. Wolne1 and 9th
ers for change OF county road in
town OF Lake Lillian, in sections
6, 7 and IS, was presented.
Proof having been filed that no.
tice of hearing had been posted
according to law, the petition
was on motion accepted and
Commissioners Skoglund and
Lofgren appointed a committee
to view said change Of county
road, to meet preparatory to
such viewing at the residence Of
Erick Knudson, on SEX SEX, Sec
ton 81, town 11S, range 81, on
September 10th, 1895, at 2
o'clock p. IN.
Petition of Lars Molin and
others, for a change of county
road in section :}5, town of
Whitetield, was presented. Proof
having been filed that notice OF
hearing had been posted accord
ing to law, the petition was on
motion accepted and Commits
sioners Skoglund and Lofgren
appointed a committee to- view
such change, to meet prepara-
tory to such viewing at the
northeast corner of section rs,
in town OF Whitefeld, on Septem-
Der 10th, 1895, at 5 o'clock
D. m.
. Recess till 8 Il: H., July 9th,
1895.