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The Lamar register., 1895-09-28

Tho personal attacks on the repub-
lican candidates made by the Sparks
this week will react on the independent
ticket in about the same proportion that
it did this spring. The editor of that
paper had an experience with NJ. j. Tn
derwood two years ago, and has never
forgiven him for the decided preference
the people showed for Mr. Underwood.
The Lamar register., 1895-09-28

According to Mr.. Pixies sworn state
ment the contingent levy for last year
was $3.50. The Sparks, with its usual
inability to tell the truth, states that its
party has saved 5000 of this amount for
the taxpayers A man with such effron-
tory for lying could figure a surplus out
OF the present tariff law. Instead of the
lower tax levy promised the people two
years ago, an increase of $1,000 has been
made, and the Sparks is trying by per
sonal abuse and lying to hide this the real
issue of the campaign.
The Lamar register., 1895-09-28

AS the ladies take by far the most in
terest in school matters the republican
party decided that it was no more than
right that they should have the office Of
county superintendent. OF schools. The
candidate, Mrs. NJ. L. Stewart, was a stu
dent of the Missouri State Normal School
and previous to her marriage was a
teacher IN the public schools of this
county. The office is one of the most
important ones in the county and her ex-
perience both as teacher and in bust
ness has amply qualified her to fill all
the duties Of the office in an efficient and
satisfactory manner.
The Lamar register., 1895-09-28

For coroner Fred Leo is sure to be
elected and while no one wants him to
have any business to attend to, yet all
know that should occasion occur Fred vii
attend to it promptly and with proper
understanding. Fred is too well known
TO the people TO be left out and his cleo
ton Is only question OF majority.
The Lamar register., 1895-09-28

John A. Williams, big and iovial as
they make 'em, is the man who will assess
the county for the next two years, and
do it in the right way. Mr.. Williams had
plenty OF friends two years ago, but
the plenty has grown to hosts, gained
by the conscientious discharge of his
duties. To know him is to like him, n
result which always follows where one is
possessed Of high sense OF honor. Mr..
Williams is capable, full OF energy, al
ways genial and his nomination adds
weight to the ticket-in more ways than
one.
The Lamar register., 1895-09-28

The convention honored the party
when it placed upon the ticket CL Nc
Pherson, OF Holly, for commissioner. He
is the right man for the place. A man who
by his business ability. has made sue
cess OF his own affairs, is the one to bring
to the office OF commissioner, the neces-
sary qualification to manage the business
Of the county. There is no more impor-
tant office than that Of commissioner. 1t
is the one in which the people are most
vitally interested, and they can rest safe
in the assurance that in Mr.. Mcpherson,
they will have faithful and vigorous
guardian.
The Lamar register., 1895-09-28
THE REPUBLICAN TICKET.

The republicans OF Prowers county
elected A. d. Barton surveyor for one
year last fall by large majority, and in
spite of bis earnest protest. This fail
they intend to give him double sized
majority for the two year term.
The Lamar register., 1895-09-28

NJ. j. Underwood, as every one in the
county knows. is man who unites with
his business ability those qualifications
of gentleman, which make transactions
The Lamar register., 1895-09-28

Why is it that the Sparks this year has
nothing whatever to say about lowering
taxation. We think taxpayers who voted
the independent ticket two years ago
would again ENJOY that papers assurance
that tho taxes would be decreased.
The Lamar register., 1895-09-28
SECRET SOCIETIES.


uRffsI CHArTKR, Y. D.. r. A. N.-Stated
Icny ttnrs ist and 3rd Wcdnasd1ys
A L. HAMILTON A. r. Hor-rEI IA. p
Acting Secretary.
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TUESDAY, - p m. Al members Of this hodge
Al.c Al visiting brothers % tho order arp eori-
aiiy t5sstsd % Attsad. ". ?. HEAroS, n. G.
J. h. IEkxLER. Sec.
A. =. IA. M.-LAHAE LoDdE No %. meets on
snoath o. M TIaosxS W ~
J, D, TxA1LEH. Sec. AAN' ~ A.
W0oDMES or THE CAxP
No . meets the FRS. aad third friday ia every
AZ D m. Visiting onishbors arr always well
A. vAS DxusKS. Clerk.
X. o. 7. A.-L.gAz TExT No. rs r,ee,s a, the
hasunis hall the arat Thursday In each mouth
All kaishis iHyited TO attcai reviews.
c.a. LrE. AK. e0'A'
GA. R.-Err CAssdN Posr No. 50 rnec,s on the
te~cnd ard f9urth Thursday Ia eyery plouth at
3. "a An eosarAdss are tnIited 70 come into
D. Z. CoorEE. All.
wsR. C.-TItH wosHs's REIrEY coHys rnee,s
a, ~ OH feiloEs hall at D. IN. "a the soouad
and funfiA ihurs1ay u zach ulouth-
ELzS wsioar, Pres.
THn LSstE ptEE DEFAxrnx<r meets az ,he
Hoe hease % the arss Tuesday IN each
u'f,nih stsp n fxED scHHfnr. CHIEF
Jaa I. LtsGsEss. Sec
o A-ALs1sSpEE REALH No. % rscets
every Nuudey AZ ) ,. N. Visiting mcmbers
csS'itAlls iHxitsd 10 attend.
The Lamar register., 1895-09-28
-GRANADA Societies.

1haANAfA SlNtEtltlo-s-
A.F. "A. M.-GEAN1DG LoD6E 10. - ueo.s
SateariAy niEkfs o. Or before each full moon
and tso ~saks thsrcAfteT;
G, l. NePgrzsox. sse'y.
Lo. o. F..-5zSxAnA I.opoH No. IS meets cv-
err sAsarday sight
IL MsIYrrID. seer.
The Lamar register., 1895-09-28

Congregations Isl aad 8Fd Wcdna~days
A l.. HANfI. rdN A. II UnTTEf u p
Acting Secretary.
The Lamar register., 1895-09-28

No. lAaa $ as thrusxh srAizs-
W. EcApE- Assas.
Connecticut western news., 1895-03-07
He Saw the Joke.

Lord Fitznoodle, the second cousin of Lord Dundreary, had, with his valet, the estimable James Yellowplush, come to America and gone west h the hope of bagging O few grizzly bears and buffaloes America and the Americans seemed to the noble lord "beastly vulgar, doncher know" and this opinion he frankly told those Americans whom he favored with his lordly society. Nevertheless fate com pelled him to accept as a travelling com panion a rampant American. They were travelling on horseback across the prairles. and one day after a vain search for the settlement in which they were to spend the night they came to a crossroad which boasted a charcoal blacksmith's hut and a signpost. The sign read; "Muggs Cor ner, four miles on the right hand road, If you can't read. ask the blacksmith"
 Thereat the American laughed long and loud, but the Englishman remained silent and pensive.
 II say, me good fellow" he expostulat What is it1"
 If you don't see it, i" replied the Amer ican, "I shan't tell you But tell you what will do, If you soc it before we leave the Inn tomorrow. I'll pay the bills. !"
 All through the rest of the day and evening the Englishman remained silent He was working the brain evolved by five centuries of culture. When the American retired to his straw mattress and antedi luvian spring, there had as yet dawned no gleaIn of intelligence on the Englishman' 8 face. But in the middle of the night the former was awakened by a loud knock on his door. accompanied by a hearty laugh "I say. me good man, came the voice, 'it Is a good joke doncher know. Sup. pose the blacksmith should be out "- Boston Rudpet
Connecticut western news., 1895-03-07
GREAT HARRINGTON.

D. Ward Northrop and H. R. Butler, of Middletown, Ct., who are directors of the electric light company in this village, were here last Thursday. They came to inspect the new plant and elec- trio power which their company have introduced into this place.
 Mrs John Merriott, formerly Miss Kate Pixley, sister of Mrs E. B. Culver of this village. died last Thursday at New York city, from the effects of 8 surgical operation for tdmor.
 The Berkshire trout hatchery club sent 10 GOO trout to New Haven last Thursday.
 An addition will soon be built to the rear of the Berkshire block, in order to make larger store for O. 0. Tough tailing who will move his stock of dry goods from Housatonic to this village.
 Mrs Harriet O., wife of Henry Luks, died after lingering illness at her home, Van Deusenville, last Thursday. She was sister of George Kipp, and resided for several years in this village. Nine years ago they went to Florida for the benefit of Mrs Luka's health and remained there winters until last year. She was a very esteemed member of the Episcopal church. She is survived by her husband and two daughters, Alice and Dora.
 March 25, when one selectman for three years, an assessor, school commit tee and other officers are to be elected.
 A mock court trial will be given by the Christian association at the Town Hall the evening of March 12. A prominent citizen will be tried for steal ing Plymouth Rock rooster from a neighbours hen coop. The trial will be under the direction of Col. A. V. New ton, of Worcester.
 At the annual meeting of the electric light company last Thursday these officers were elected: President, b w. Northrop, of Middletown, Ct; vice. president and general manager. Ward Lewis; assistant manager, Edward Addis; treasurer, Charles J. Burget, of this town. F. l.. Pope. consulting en- gineer, made an interesting report of the improvements and changes made by the company during the past year. The electric power is now derived from the plant of the Monument Mills com pany on the site of the old Alger fur mace above Housatonic.
 Lydia Buel, widow of the late Dea- con Alfred Peck, died at her home, The Collins House, Friday, aged v years.
 The Current News club met at the home of Mrs Jacob Raifstanger. Friday. The subject for debate was Frederick Douglass.
 Charles R. Brewer has begun large wood job at Muddy Brook, and steam saw mill will soon be put in operation
 Miss Eva Ramsey, a teacher in this town for several years, died Saturday at the home of her sister, Mrs Charles Kellogg, Green River mills. She was born in May 1861.
Connecticut western news., 1895-03-07
EAST CANAAN.

Ladies Aid meet with Mrs H. Utter. wick Friday p. m.
 Miss Clara Bottum closed her school in Clayton, Mass, Friday, and returned home.
 Mrs Gillette went to Torrington Fri. day to see her daughter, Mrs Spencer, who is suffering from an attack of la grippe.
 Alvin Bartlett went to Torrington Saturday to visit friends.
 Mrs l. I.Emmons went to Dalton, Mass. Monday, to visit her son there.
 Mrs Geo. Green is very low with con- sumption MT Greens mother. Mrs Huntington, is with him, also his sister from New Haven.
 The funeral of Mrs Quinn was largely attended at her late residence, Sunday afternoon. The services were conduct ed by Rev H. Utserwick. Burial 1T Hillside cemetery.
Connecticut western news., 1895-03-07
Is 1t the Missing Link?

Tho bones of an aptediluvian animal hsve recently been discovered in Java. which are shown by comparative anat omy to have belonged to some animal which walked erect and was much more like man than any of the existing man. like apes. Prof O. 0. Marsh, of Yale college, is said to be quite enthusiastic over the discovery. He thinks he has found his long-lost great-grandfather.
 This puts us in mind of the story of the Irishman, who, having stated that he had given an '.evasive answer" and being asked what he said, replied. 'I asked him if his grnndmo other was a monkey"
Connecticut western news., 1895-03-07
BRISTOL.

The family of Judd Mix have been severely afflicted, all being sick with grippe at the same time. With Mrs Mix pneumonia set in and she died Friday evening.
 Rev W. H. Moore, of Hartford, secre tary of the Connecticut Home Mission ary society, occupied the pulpit of the CongI. church Sunday morning giving brief outline of the work accom- plish- ed throughout the State.
 Mrs Edward Ingraham, who has been in poor health for some time, died of pneumonia Friday.
 A sleighing party composed of Harry Bartholomew's Sunday school class drove to Polkville Friday and spent a social evening with their teacher.
 The schools were in session Washing toms birthday. In the afternoon, exer. cises appropriate to the day were held in various rooms.
 The thirtieth quarterly meeting ol the Plymouth Christian Endeavor Union will be held in the Prospect NJ. E church, Bristol, on Wednesday evening. March 9th.
 The Bristol Copper Mine Go. has recently added several thousand dollars worth of machinery for crushing ore.
Connecticut western news., 1895-03-07

At its regular session of Feb. 20, Hol- lenbeck Grange held very interesting meeting. The lecturer, Mrs Levi Gan ser, had prepared program on "Wash- ington." his military and political life being dwelt upon, also sketches of his three lady loves. The exercises were interspersed with vocal and instrument tai music. At the close of the lecturers honr, refreshments were served. A number of the mem bers appeared in old time costumes. Visitors were pres ent from East Canaan Grange.
 Miss Emma Howe has been sick for a week past, but is now improving.
 Mrs Laura Decker died at the home of her daughter. Mrs Sheldon Dean, Saturday, Feb. 23d. She had been sick for several months, hut was not consid- cred dangerously ill until few hours before her death. The funeral was at- tended Monday, Feb. 25, from the school honse (Huntsville.) Rev c. w.. Hanna officiating. Burial at Sand Hill Mrs Decker was passionate lover of flowers, declining health snd old age not diminishing in the least her love and care for them.
 Mir M. Emmons, of Lime Rock, called on friends here last week.
 Milo De Forest, of Berlin, has been the guest of his parents, Mir and Mrs l.. De Forest, for a little time during the past week.
 Friday evening. March l, the church held its annual reunion, roll call and supper. On account of the almost i'm passable condition of the roads in places, the attendance was not as large as it would otherwise have been. Those who were present enjoyed one of the most interesting services ever held there. At the expense of much time and trouble, Rev O. W. Hanna had pre- pared history of the church from its foundation up to the present time. In- teresting reports of the Sunday school and Y. P. s. O. E were also given Al the close of the exercises & bountiful supper was0 served to all present. Through the kindness of friends there was beautiful collection of flowers which ornamented the desk and com munion itable.
 Wednesday evening, Feb. 27. under the management of the Epworth League of the M. E. church, Falls Village, g social for the benefit of the league was held at the home of Mir and Mrs O. E overfowing and as result handsome sum was realized. A bountiful supper was provided by the ladies of the league,
 People who have farms, or country homes, for sale or to rent in this sec. tion will do we'll to address. HARRY SEDGwICK, Cornwall Hollow, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1895-03-07
NORFOLK.

Sunday being Communion. four new members were added to the church. Dr and Mrs Gidman, Mrs Merritt and Miss Mabel Pauline Cowles. A very pretty orchid adorned the front of the pulpit. Tamerack Lodge the first of the week, looking after his large number of valu- able horses, which remain here during the winter.
 A. P. Atwood has been suffering from sprained ankle.
 Miss Juliet Mills died at the residence of Lyma an Johnson, after an illness of about five months. of heart trouble. aged Fl. She has lived in Norfolk all her life and been much respected. Her fu- neral was held at the residence on Mon- day afternoon, Rev Mir DePeu officia- ting.
 Misses Mary and Isabella Eldridge went to New York on Monday, think ing Miss Mary might improve with the change as she still remains quite feeble.
 The sewing schools for girls under the supervision of Mrs Dr Kendall open ed for the first time this year on Sstur- day, March 2ud.
 Mrs Lewis. of Chicago, is visiting her mother, Mrs Bellows.
 Mrs A M Tobey has returned to Der farm on Tobey Hill in Canaan. She has been spending the past year at her daughters, Mrs Humphrey Rood's, in this place.
 H Nj. Stsnard, of this place. exchanged horses with Wm. Amstead, of Canaan Valley, and now drives a very handsome span of bays.
 The Norfolk Club met at the gymna- sinm on Wednesday evening for dan cipg.
 Mir and Mrs Hiram A. Camp have re- turned to Norfolk, after spending sever al months in New Haven and Stamford.
 R. John Clapp, of Hartford, was in town on Monday.
 There is to be another bowling match between the Winsteds and Norfolks this (Thnrsday) evening.
 Mir and Mrs s D. Garfield and son Erwin, attended the wedding of Henry A. Parmalee and Miss Sarah E. Butler, in Colebrook. at the home of the brides parents, on Monday evening.
 Miss Dell Reyes, of Philadelphia. has returned to her home, after spending a week with her grandparents, Mir and Mrs s. D. Garfield, ST.
Connecticut western news., 1895-03-07
Temperance Legislation.

More than fifty bills have been re- ferred to the Committee on Temperance of the Connecticut General Assembly. Nearly all of these are intended to be restrictive of the liquor traffic. There is to be public hearing on their gener- sl features in the Hall of Representa- tives Wednesday. March 13. at 2 p. m. A call has been issued urging the at tendance of friends of sobriety from all parts of the state, signed by Rev Dr James. Hon. c. E. Gross, Bishop Tier. ney. Judge Shipman, Rev J. H.Twichell of Hartford, President Ray ymond and Prof. Rice of Wesleyan University and others. Able speakers have been secur. ed, and it is intended to make this 6 field day for te IT perance.
Connecticut western news., 1895-03-07
Good Prices for Tobacco.

The first of the auction sales of tobac- co under the auspices of the Connecti- cut Valley Tobacco Growers Exchange was held in New York city last week Wednesday. The result of this sale has been looked for with great eager ness by tobacco growers who have the crops of two or three years still on their hands. The prices were above the ex- pectations of the growers and ranged from 2i to 20 cents pound. There was, however, some tobacco sold of a very inferior quality and which natural ly brought only a small price. The members of the exchange who were present are we'll satisfied and will ar rauee for another sale, and all growers who wish to take part in it should ad- dress G. w. Barnes, Sec'y., Windsor, Conn.,, at an early date
Connecticut western news., 1895-03-07
yHAT BACHELOR FRIEND.
As Critic of Babyhood He Is Not suc-
 cess.

As . Critic of Babyhood He Is Not a Sue
 cess
 !, A man never feels quite so heartsick as he does just after he has been showing of his new baby boy to a bachelor friend.
 The task is foolish one, because, no matter how many virtues the boy may have, the bachelor doesn't know enough to appreciate them.
 On the subject of babies bachelors s mind Is either a maudlin mass of miscel- lansous misinform mation or an illimitable incrustation of idiotic Ignorance.
 "Yes, Bifkins," you say, with proudly beating heart that fairly makes your bos- cm swell, "that boy weighed ten pounds to start with surprise and exclaim: By love, you don't sayt Isn't he a corkers" But he doesn't start. He doesn't exclaim. He doesn't uncork single corker He accepts the astounding information calm ly What does he know about the proper weight of a corker' Nothing, absolutely, unqualifledly nothing. He doesn't know that the average weight of infants at birth is about six pounds, and that your baby lacks only two pounds of being twice as much of baby as the ordinary baby. On the contrary, he seems surprised to hear that the boy weighed so little. In short, what your bachelor friend doesn't know about babies would fill the shelves of the new Congressional library building.
 Then, too, the boy may have laughed and crowsd for you all day, but when you wish him to show of before your bachelor friend he smiles not, neither does he crow. He usually cries. The blundering bachelor has of course half scared the life out of him. Ths only crow in evidence is the metaphorical crow you eat before Bifkins, and the only laugh Is tho laugh of Bifkins at your expense
 If the boy Is 9 months old. Bifkins is surprised to learn that he does not talk several languages and Is amazed when you reluctantly admit that he cannot play leapfrog over the parlor chairs. Bifkins not only fails to compliment the boy, but he seems loaded with tactless remarks.
 "well, old man." he says dismally, "I suppose he will soon be old enough to break up the furnituref' Then he smiles malev violently and adds, "I suppose he's old enough already to break you up fnan. ciallya''
 To cap the climax, your blundering bachelor friend displays the staying pow, CTS of champion pugilist and the tireless, amending effectiveness of tariff tinker. l He remains SO late that the boy, unduly exposed in such a windy atmosphere, gets the collie and is hurried screaming from I the room.
 When Bifkins rises to go, you possess more of an internal disturbance than the boy whose vocalizing is faintly audible in | the distance. But you are outwardly calm. You restrain yourself You do not kick him down stairs You simply kicb yourself for knowing him. Truth.
Connecticut western news., 1895-03-07
W EST CURNW ALL.

Miss Grace Hubbard visited at Miss Delle Cochrane's one day last week.
 O. Gold entertained the Whist Club from Falls Village last Tuesday evening.
 Mss Julia Wickwire has been visit ing her sister at Falls Village the past week.
 Will Cartwright has purchased a new model Columbia bicycle of O. M. Hall.
 c. M. Hall and George W. Cochrane are in New York this week buying goods for the spring opening.
 A very enjoyable whist party was given by Miss Laura Hall last Friday evening, about twenty being present.
 Agency for Columbia bicycles at the jewellery store. They are the standard, as every body knows; unequaled and unapproached, and foremost in beauty, grace. speed and durability, See the new models for 1895. they are beauties, also the Hartfords at $50 OO, $6O %, and $8OOO fully guaranteed by the Pope Mf0 Go
Connecticut western news., 1895-03-07
MARVELLOUS RESULTS.

From letter written by Rev J. Gun derman, of Dimondale, Mich., we are permitted to make this extract: "I have no hesitation in recommending Dr Kings New Discovery, as the results were almost marvellous in the case of my wife. While I was pastor of the Baptist Church at Rives Junction she was brought down with Pneumonia succeeding La Grippe. Terrible paroxysms of coughing would last hours with little interruption and it seemed as if she could not survive them. A friend recommended Dr Kings New Discovery; it was quick in it's work and highly satisfactory ia results" Trial bottles free at W. Fl. Camps Drug Store. Regular size 5Oc. and $1.00.
Connecticut western news., 1895-03-07
DISTRICT of Canaan, ss. Probate Cour U March G. 1885,

nISTRICT of Canaan, ss. Probate Court, U March 6, 1895.
 Estate of Frederick O. Peetz late of Canaan In said district. deceased
 The Administrator having exhibited his administration account with said estate to this court for allowance, it is
 Ordered-1hat the 14th day of March A. D, 1895 at one o'clock in the afternoon, at the Probate Offlce in North Canaan be and the same is assigned for hearing on the allow ance of said administration account, with said eetate, and this Court directs the said administrator to give public notice to all persons interested thorein to appear and be heard thereon by publishing a copy of this order in some newspaper having a circula- tion in said district. and by posting a copy of this order on the public sign-post in the town where the deceased last dwelt, five days be- fore said day of hearing and return make to this Court.
 Attest, DAVID O. WHIITLEsKY, Judge.
Connecticut western news., 1895-03-07
Mir Nickerson's Argument.

Some of the points made by Attorney l.. J. Nickerson in his argument for the repeal of the law of 1893 before the ju- dietary committee on Tuesday were: That the lsw imposes on the state the duty of maintaining" the present bridge, not of building at great expense 8 new bridge. The bridge commission CTS never took the oath of office. The commissioners also failed to comply with the law by not submitting the con- tract and proposed estimate of cost to the comptroller. They never permitted any public bidding.