davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Connecticut western news., 1895-01-03
GREAT HARRINGTON.

After ap illness of several months, with consumption, Mrs Mary Campion, widow of Phillip Champion, died at her home on East Main street Saturday. She leaves a family of six children.
 Thomas Graham, who cut his foot over two weeks ago while chopping wood. was taken to the House of Mercy at Pittsfeld Saturday. His wife and three children have been provided for by friends
 The Great Harrington band had its first rehearsal since last fall at the band rooms Thursday night. A business meeting held previous to the rehearsal resulted in the choice of the following officers: President and leader. Amos M Baldwin; treasurer. T. A Wolcott; secretary, Clarence E. Culver; directors, E. B. Culver, J. T. Whiting, John N. Easland and John A Brewer. The band will meet Tuesday and Thursday evenings for practice.
 The town schools opened Monday for the winter term of II weeks Robert NJ. Arnold, of West Stock bridge. is a new teacher in the grammar school in place of Miss Emily NJ. Clapp, resigned.
 The marriage of Miss Villa Wright, a daughter of the late Henry w Wright. of this village, and MT w. H. Kemp, of Boston, took place at the home of the brides mother on South Main street Tuesday.
 The Farmers market day associatiop will have auother auction sale at tue Miller House yard January 26.
 The children's service at St James Episcopal church was we'll attended Friday afternoon. After singing carols the children brought forward various offerings for the poor. Rev Dr Hartley, rector of the church. made an address. The candles on the Christmas tree were lighted and the gifts were given to the children Among the numerous pres ents were a number from E. S. Searles of Kellogg terrace.
 The recently elected officers of the Ancient Order of United Workmen will be installed tomorrow evening.
 Benjamin Talboys. of Palmvria, Ia. who removed from town iu 1856, is vis iting his sister, Mrs Seneca Nodine. He is the son of Mir Talboys who was a Methodist local preacher
 The 9th annual ball of W. H, Steven. son lodge of trainmen was attended by upwards of 1000 people at the Town Hall Friday evening. The hall was finely decorated by Candee, of New Haven, Clark's orchestra of Pittsfield furnished the music After the concert the dance began with the grand march led by Conductor and Mrs W. H. Casey with Thomas O'Neil, of this village, and Miss Della Curtin, of Winsted, 125 couple taking part. There was an in- termission at midnight when supper was served by Bryant lodge, Daughters of Rebecca. At in the morning the entertainment was brought to close. Interesting Watch night" services were held at the Methodist church Mon. day night from g to l2 o'clock Rev W. F. Albrecht preached on the parable of the Barren Fig Tree" A praise and consecration service with commun- ion added to the interest of the occasion.
Connecticut western news., 1895-01-03
LAX E WILLIE.

A Happy New Year to. the Editor and staff
 A very pretty home wedding took place Monday evening. Jessie Katie, daughter of Mir and Mrs Peter Turner. and Mir Elias Van Valkenburg were united in marriage by the Rev James George, of the Episcopal church, Sails bury. The happy couple were the re- cipients of many valuable presents.
 A large party of young people from New York city stayed at Wm. B. Perry's Wayside Inn. They came here to en- joy the winter sports on the lake, skat- ing, sliding down hill and sleighing They departed for home Wednesday
 Walter P. Silvernail died last Satur- day after lingering illness from bronchial troubles. His funeral took place Tuesday morning. Funeral servi- ces were held at the M. B. church, Rev F. Abrams officiated. A large number of relatives and friends attended the funeral The pail bearers were his shopmates in the knife factory, Messre J. Washington, Frank Owen, John Roebuck. Edward McCarrick, Henry Dewey and Benjamin Senior. Deceas- ed was 43 years old and leaves a wife and three sons who have the sympathy of their many friends. Interment in Salisbury cemetery.
 MT Thos Chambers, of New Britain, spent the holidays with his family here.
 At the M E. church Watch night was celebrated New Years night. Many were present.
 Our Hiram Eddy Camp s. V. No. 3, recently passed good inspection by w. J Bissell, of Litchfeld. They scored 93 points, 100 being perfect. Their captain. H. J. Bissell, is to be highly complimented on this splendid result.
 Skating on our lake is first class Many were here from Falls Village and Canaan New Years day and enjoyed the sport.
 Presiding Elder Travis preached an eloquent sermon at the M. B church last Sunday morning.
 John A. Decker. Jr., of Hartford, spent Xmas with Charles Day and went home last Friday, we'll pleased with the progress Lakeville is making.
Connecticut western news., 1895-01-03
CH WILLIE.

Messrs Robert and Hubert Scoville were iu the village last week.
 Slater & Son have moved their steam saw mill from Otis onto A. J.. Spurs land, where they will soon be ready to saw about l3 900 feet of lumber day for E. w. Spur < Co.,, they having bought two wood lots for lumber.
 Christmas exercises were held in our church last week Tuesday night Sing ing and recitations were we'll rendered, after which we'll laden tree of gifts, be- sides the platform half full, were dis tributed. My little girls and dolls were thicker than hair on my head. A vote of thanks was passed to all who gave, and especially the four ladies who sent money and gifts.
 A 16 year old son of Rev Abrams, of Lakeville, occupied the desk last Sun- day, giving an excellent sermon with credit to himself which was thankfully received.
Connecticut western news., 1895-01-03
Suicide. Boycottinr Niaxar. Falls.

Even though the times have been hard for year past and many people have been in tough luck, it is frequent ly remarked that no one has ended life by jumping over the falls, if memory serves correctly, since Noble Kenny of Buffalo went over at Prospect point two years ago last summer. A park officer remarked today that previous to that not 8 season passed without witnessing from three to seven of such cases. One day man and woman committed sui cide, one from Prospect point and one from Luna island. It is not argued that suicides throughout the country are less frequent than formerly, but the fact seems to be apparent that the falls is less popular as means of ending life lhan in days gone by. y.-BuffaloC Courier.
Connecticut western news., 1895-01-03
CANAAN VALLEY.

Our Sunday school, of about thirty mem bers, celebrated Christmas on We'd nesday evening. Dec. twenty-sixth, at the home of Mrs Jenson Emmons Seventy -four people were present tendent George Stevens, there was singing and speaking by the children, which did them much credit, also singing by some older ones. Rev Geo Langdon read the Christmas story of the New Testament very beautifully. and offered prayer. There was we'll loaded Christmas tree for the Sunday school, and refreshments for all It was an evening which all seemed to enjoy.
 The wedding of Frank Langdon and Mary Lewis took place on Thursday evening, Dec. twenty seventh, in the new house just finished and furnished for their home. At this pretty home wedding there were gathered about fifty relatives, and long time friends of the family, to witness the ceremony which was performed by Rev George Langdon. brother of the groom. The bride and groom stood under large evergreen arch, receiving many con- gratulations and good wishes. There was long table, spread with cake and other good things for the guests. The presents were both valuable and useful, and there were many. Mir and Mrs Langdon are taking short wedding trip. visiting friends in Waterbury and Naugatnck.
 MT and Mrs Henry Warner, of South Lancaster, Mass, are visiting at Ezra Lanvdons.
 Harry Rudge, of Ct. Harrington, made short visit at Elihu Donslds' Christmas week, and Will Rudge, of New Hartford, spent Christmas day there.
Connecticut western news., 1895-01-03
exIeENclEs OF SPELLING.
It Was Just About as Easy as Rolling os
 q Log.


 A professional man of this city whose learning has the correct college brand en- tered tho office of a prominent business house and found the three members of tho firm deep in consultation.
 Excuse me-" he said, turning to leave, but he was hastily called back.
 You are just the man we want to see, !" said.one of the partners as he poised pen in the air. We are In doubt and hope you can assist us."
 The professional man thought he scent ed case of embezzlement, but he only said aloud:
 "Glad to be of service. What Is the difi- oultyf"
 "Let me state tho situation" said the senior partner. We do not agree at all. am convinced I am right, but neither Jones nor Smith is of my opinion"
 "Is 1t a case ot'-
 Spelling" interrupted Mir. Jones i've have word we want you to spell"
 "Oh.h.h." said the professional man, with a groan. II am very tired and must 20 home to lunch. Any other time"-
 "Oh. it won't detain you a minute The word is''- and be syllabled It od.
 "Oh, that's easy enoughi You mean a place of general merchandise. Why, that is sbI-z-ar.r.e-easya as rolling of logi'
 Good heavens, man, that is the thir- teenth way Eve heard it spelled today. spell lt b-a.a.z.a.a.r Now, If that Isn't right, what lsf'
 II tell you. " said Smith, "there are two z's and one In 1t I'm dead sure of that. ''
 Bet you the cigars. said Jones, that we are all of us wrong Run In next door. Jimmy, and borrow a dictionary and get one that's mp to date" When the boy returned with the book, Jones looked up. the word.
 Cigars is Is, be seid, with a chuckle. Its spelled here bazaar Come on, boys. and have a smoke "-Detroit Free Press
Connecticut western news., 1895-01-03
w EST CURNW Alb.

MT Andrew Hallock and family, of Bethel, spent Christmas with Mrs A. Hallock.
 Mrs R. N. Cochrane is visiting at her daughters in Bridgeport
 J. Wood has been in New York the past week.
 Samuel Scoville, Jr., of Stamford, spent his vacation at Mrs R l. Scoville's.
 Mir D. Dibble, of Long Island, has been visiting at Mir l.. J. Nickerson'f the past week.
 Miss Alice New is spending part of her vacation with friends in Canaan.
 Miss Edna Dean has gone to Killing. worth to attend the wedding of Miss Lane who formerly taught school here.
 Walter Hart spent Sunday at home.
 The social event of the season took place last Thursday evening at the residence of l.. J. Nickerson, Esq. on Plainview Hill. About thirty respond ed to the cordial invitations to partici. in the festivities of the evening which consisted of dancing until an early hour. At past midnight bountiful feast of delicious viands was served from tempt ingly arranged tables which fairly groaned under their weight of good things and proved beyond doubt the truth of the universal saying that MT Nickerson's hospitality knows no bounds on such occasions.
Connecticut western news., 1895-01-03
Legal Notices.
FARMS FOR SALE.

To close the estate of the late Silas c Beers, of Cornwall. Conn.,, we offer for sale the fo- lowing desirable farms lying in said town of Cornwall:
 FARM NO. contains about S30 acres situated about one mile west from the vi lagc of Cornwall, with large two story dwelling house. new base- ment barn 40xl00 it., Ice house. piggery and other buildings, all in good repair. Well supplied with never failing springs and streams of water, and Is suitably divided into meadow, pasture, wood, at d tllabl. land with considerable valuable timber.
 FARM NO.2 contains about 200 acres of choice land lying in the valley about lis miles south of the VII. lage of Cornwall, with iI story farm housc with Ell, new basement barn 4nxS0 ft.. horss barn. ice house, granary and other necessary buildings. all in good repair. About two-ffihs of the farm is suitable for meadow and plow land. the remainder is pasture and wood land and well supplied with living water. FARM NOS
 contains about POO acres located about IT., miles easterly from the village of Cornwall Two story dwelling house one basement barr and two small barns, ice house and granary buildings in fstr condition. Well supplied with water, suitably divided iuto meadow, wood, pasture and tillable land. These farms are all good dairy farms. Fol particulars, prices. or any further ipforma. ton apply to
 JOHN E. CALHOUN p...,,,.-.
 GEO. 0. HARRISON, hAeeu'orS' Cornwall Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1895-01-03
NEW MARLBORO.

MT and Mrs Ward Hollister spent Christmas in Granville.
 Geo. Forrest has bought two farms in the Hall district and has two teams drawing logs from there to G. A. Stevens mill in Hartsville.
 M. J. Fitzpatrick and family have gone to Winsted. Mir Fitzpatrick has bought Geo. Forests trotter Nellie Wilkes" Mir Forrest has pair of Shire horses from the Bloodgood Farm
 The storm of Wednesday night filled the roads, uprooted trees and blew down barn on the Adsit farm north of the village.
 A party of young men came from Winsted to Mill River Wednesday night, but were unable to force their way back through the snow drifts until Friday afternoon.
Connecticut western news., 1895-01-03
W EST GOSH BIN.

Miss Grace Hammond is spending her holiday vacation at home.
 Mrs Lydia Crandall, of Newtown, is 8 guest of Mrs F. w. Griswold.
 Miss Lizzie Besse visited friends in Waterbury last week.
 Rev o. Dixon spent part of last week with his daughter in New Haven.
 Our village school began on Wednes- day with Miss Carrie North as teacher
 MT and Mrs Geo. s. Hammond enter tained few friends very hospitably the day after Christmas.
 Mir and Mrs James Adams were call ed to Middletown, N. Y., last week to attend the funeral of MT Adams brother.
 The grange had a supper and dance at their new hall New Years eve.
 Mir and Mrs T. Willard are visiting at Mir Padjett's.
 Thursdays wind and snow storm was the worst of the season.
 Miss Lucy Miner and brother, of Tor rington, spent Sunday at James Vaille's.
Connecticut western news., 1895-01-03
EAST CANAAN.

I wish for yourself and readers a glad New Year.
 Ladies' Aid Society will meet with Mrs Lyman Dunning Thursday after noon
 Preparatory lecture Friday afternoon at o'clock, and at its close will be held the annual church meeting for the elec- tion of officers for another year.
 MT and Mrs Anson Lawrence went to Egremont, Mass to visit their relatives. Mir and Mrs James Wolfe, and returned home Friday.
 Alvin Bartlett is spending the week with relatives in Ansonia and New Hsv- en.
 John Webster. of Torrineton, was in town last week visiting relatives.
 Miss Hattie Forbes, who has been spending year here. returned to Bos- ton, Mas, Friday. Q. s.
Connecticut western news., 1895-01-03
KENT.

Miss Hattie Frink is spending the holidays with friends in New York.
 Miss Amy Hopson returned to New London with her brother for a short stay.
 Miss Kate Hopson is in Dover. N. J.
 Miss Emma Cogswell, from Ohio, is visiting Mrs R. Frisbie.
 Mrs NJ. Seabrook. of New Haven, is the guest of her brother, Jesse St John.
 Mrs Fred Dains has been quite i'll with grippe. She is attended by Dr Barnum.
 Mrs Susan Watson, who has been away several weeks, has returned and re-opened her house.
 Relatives and friends to the nun Der of about sixty gave Mir and Mrs A Nal Tory surprise at their home in Bulls Bridge on the evening of Dec 27th. All joined in a social dance and they report a lively and enjoyable time.
 Surprise parties are qlite the thing Tn this vicinity just now. One need not be surprised if ones friends call in by the dozens any evening without warning, take possession of the house and entertain themselves in @ most agreeable manner.
Connecticut western news., 1895-01-03
LIM E ROCK.

Jas. Randolph, who has been visiting at P s Burrall's for the past few weeks, left Wednesday for home in Tallahassee, Florida.
 Progressive euchre at the Social Club on Friday evening.
 Schools began yesterday "Wednesday and the children are happy.
 Ice is being cut on Gillette's pond 10 inches in thickness
 A young married man had good deal of trouble one cold morning lately in making the kitchen fire burn. On stepping out of doors he observed tur- key roasting on the chimney. He call. ed the turkey down.
Connecticut western news., 1895-01-03

nIsTRTCT of sharon ss. Probate Court December 18th, 1894.
 Estate of Gibbs W. Skin late of sharon in said district, deceased
 The Court of Probate for the District of sharon hath limited and allowed months from date hereof for the creditors of said es- tate 10 exhibit their claims for settlement Those who neglect to present their accounts properly attested, within said time will be debarred n recovery All persons indebted ate payment to
 LucY NJ. SKIFF. .s..,.,..-.,,-.
 GILES SKIFF, A''"'''s Post office address, Cornwall Bridge, Conn
Connecticut western news., 1895-01-03
THURSDAY. JANUARY 8, 1895
Dr McGlynp.

After eight years since his excom- munication Rev DrMcGlynn has recent ly been assigned to rectorship in the archdiocese of New York. While this news brought joy to the hearts of all admirers of this large hearted and real ly good man, it must be admitted that, as an influential Catholic priest, he could hardly expect that his dangerous denial of the right of private ownership in land could be allowed to pass un- noticed by his ecclesiastical superiors.
Connecticut western news., 1895-01-03

Carlton Cornwell, foreman of the Gazette, Middletown, N. J., believes that Cham berlain's Cough Remedy should be in every home. He used it for cold and it effected speedy cure. He says: 'It is indeed grand remedy; I can recommend it to all I have also seen it used for whooping cough. with tho best results" 25 and 50 cent bot tlss for sale by W H. Camp, Canaanj Q. T. Johnson, Norfolk, druggists.
Connecticut western news., 1895-01-03
The Transmiaratiou Theory,

couple of dilapidated tramps were standing in front of the window of ar Austin drug store in which were 6 nun Der of bottles containing specimens oi Texas insects.
 When kick the bucket. I want to turn into an insect" said the first cross roads tourist
 What good will that do yer," said tho other
 Well, might be put in bottle of al. oohol If was'a centerpede, replied ths philosopher. --Te1as Siftiuea
Connecticut western news., 1895-01-03
ALL FREE.

Those who have used Dr Kings New Discovery know it's value, and those who have not, have now the opportunity to try it Free. Call on the advertised druggist and get a trial bottle, free. Bucklen & Co., Chicago, and get sam pie box of Dr Kings New Life Pills free. as we'll as copy of Guide to Health and Household Instructor, free. All of which is guaranteed to do you good and cost you nothing. W. H. Camps drugstore.
Connecticut western news., 1895-01-03

Poor BAbyi weer the babies had toDsilitis-oh. Lord but what timet The father of all poets could not tell it halt ,n rhyme ], wa, hustle Tor the doctor a, i2 o'clock s, night And scurry 10 the drug store before the morn ings light. Ther baby's pills as seven. And t'other one's at eight. Prescriptions next in half sn hour Don't be \ minute late, And don't forge. th. powders, and the iron for the blood And peptonotds a eating time 70 saks ,hs place of food And when the darlings walked and cried wN papa walk the eoor With twenty pounds on one Nrm or the other fifty more, And keep the house warm Ni the time, an don | get in draft And don't miz up the medicines Why didn t l go daft, With baby, pilis al seven ard tosher one. t eight. Prescription. then :n half an hour Don be minute late, And don't forget sh. powders, and shs Iron for the blood And peptonoids at eating ame to take the place of focd' The doctors brought them through all right, and thank the Lord for that And both are strong and rosy now, and both are getting fat He showed most wondrous skill think, us doctors often do. But what marvel most at Is that wife and lived too, With baby's pills at seven, and t'other ones at eight, Prescriptions then in half an hour. Don't be minute late,' And don | forget the powders and the iron for the blood. And peptonoids at eating time to take the place of food.
 Buffalo Express.
Connecticut western news., 1895-01-03
Ara Court Of Probate held at sharon

A T Court of Probate held at sharon, h within and for the district on sharon on the 3lst day of December, A. D 1894.
 Present A. N. Card, Judge.
 Estate of Ralph K. Woodward, late of sharon in said district, decoased.
 Ralph K. Woodward and Mary Woodward of said sharon fin said district Executors of the will and codicil of said deceased, rcpre- sent the estate of said deceased insolvent after the expiration of the time limited for the presentation Of claims against said estate and the Court deeming it expedient that said estate should be settled as an insolvent estate 1t is
 0rdered-That commissioners to receive and examine the claims of the creditors of of said estate be appointed at the probate office in sharon on the l2th day Of January, 1895, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon and this Court directs the Executors to give public notice to all persons interested in said estate to appear, if they see cause, at said time and place to be heard relative tu said appointment by posting copy of this order on the public sign-post in sal,i district nearest to the place where the de- ceased last dwelt and by publishing the same twice in a weekly newspaper published in Litchfield County and having a circu iation in said district and return make to this Court of the notice given.
 A. Nj. CARD, Judge.
Connecticut western news., 1895-01-03

A man must have learned to be just before he can be liberal, honorable be- lore he can be generous. He must have earned self denial before he can dare ise the word "self sacrifice. |"
Connecticut western news., 1895-01-03
DIsTRIoT of Canaan. ss. Probate oour

hlSThlOT or Cauaan, ss. Probate Court, lt January 2. 1895.
 Estate of George A. Benedict, late of Shef- field in the County of Berkshire and State of Massachusetts. leaving estate in said district, deceased.
 Upon the application of Harriet Benedict, executrtx of the last will and testament of said deceased, praying that the duly authen- ticated and exemplined copy of said will and testament and of the records of the proceed ings proving and establishing the same may be filed and recorded in said enurt, as Der application on Ale more fully appears it Is
 Ordered-That said application be heard and determined at the probate office at North Canaan in said district on the Sth day of Jan uary 1895, at ten o'clock in the forenoon, aud that notice of the pendency of said applica- ton and the tune aud place of hearing there on, be given by publishing this order once in some newspaper published in Lftchneld County and having circulation in said dis trtct and by posting copy of said order 'n the public sign-post in the town of North Canaan.
 Attest, DAVID 0, wHrrTLKsKY, Judge
Connecticut western news., 1895-01-03
Two Poets!

A man can spend his money fast, A dollar no time seems TO last Indeed it flows away like water. Paying for three cigars quarter.
 SECOND POET (REJoIcINa.) My money goes, but not so fast, For have struck cigar at last; A nickel smoke fit for swell, Called the famous Berkshire Belle.
Connecticut western news., 1895-01-03
To Rem owe,

Here is another idea of mine." ob. served the inventor, pointing to his model.
 For me to carry out suppose. tnap. ped his wife as she laid violent hands on Inc structure. -pstreit Tribune
Connecticut western news., 1895-01-03
s.o.crtpsso. Account.

The date on the colored slip of paper with tne name of the subscriber shows the time to winch tho subscription Is paid: thus, R. B. Smith 5julso indicates that MT Smith has paid for his paper to July 5, 1885 It Is hoped thai subscribers will see to 1t that their account as indicated by the date on their papers, is always correct. and when they pay for re renewal of their subscription will observe whether their date is changed to indicate the proper credit, and in the event of an error to Inform us for correction at once. No claims for errors in these accounts will hereafter be considered unless presented within thirty days after the payment Is claimed to have been made, as the receipt of the paper with the date to which the subscription Is paid plainly printed thereon Is prfma facie evi dence of It's acceptance as correct.