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Connecticut western news., 1895-03-21
HAST CANAAN.

Our chools closed Friday. Both de- partms nts have made excellent progress during the term.
 Miss Blanche Garfield closed her school in Canaan Valley Friday, where she hes given much satisfaction in her methods of teaching. She staid Friday night with her relatives, A. B. Garfield's s family, fni returned to her home in Tyringham, Mass Saturday.
 There was much enjoyment and Q in GTange Hall Friday evening.
 Tho funeral of Mrs. George Green vas largely attended Friday at her late residence. The burial was in Mill River. Mass.
 MT Wright of Hartsville, is now oul blacksmith.
 Tho ladies aid society will be enter tained by Mrs. A. l.. Briggs this week
 Henry Dean moved to South Canaan Monday.
 James Fields is to move to Brook 's Hollow this week.
 The Grange Is to give an entertain ment Monday evening. March 25. The services of good elocutionist have beer secured and, with vocal and instrument al music, an evenings entertainment ot . pleasing and instructive nature is as sured. One of the motives of giving this entertainment is, to incite the chil dren of the vicinity to greater efforts ir correct elocution and the bills suggest that the parents make an effort to have their children attend. All are invited
 Only thrce of our Christian Endeavol society attended the O. E. convention in Winsted. it being necessary to staJ all night there.
Connecticut western news., 1895-03-21
GREAT HARRINGTON.

William Msrk Merrill, formerly of Lee died at bis home, the Baldwin farm south of this village, Friday. He was a highly respected citizen. With his wife he kept boarding house in this village until the inirmities ofage obliged him to retire. His remains were taken to Lee on Monday, where the funeral occurred from the Congregational church of which he was a member. He is survived by widow, son and daugh- ter. The deceased was also uncle to Deacon o. W. Baldwin of this village. His age was 7S years.
 Harrison Calkins, who has had charge of horses at the Halsted stock farm and formerly was employed by O. N. Gilbert has returned to his farm on the mount aims of Afford. Edward J. Hall. of Monterey, and Miss Berthia NJ. Turner of this town were married by Rev. J. A. Burnap at Monterey, March 12. They have gone to Hartford for bridal trip.
 Four trout weighing five pounds each were sent from the Berkshire trout hatchery on Friday.
 The Farmers Market Day auction Saturday was attended by upwards oi 500 men, and few women, from Berk shire, Litchfield and Colum bis counties, Cows were sold at various prices, the best at $35 to $42. Horses went at $25 to $l50 each.
 l Augustus R. Smith, of Lee, addressed the Christian association Sunday after noon. Subject The Young Man and Business.
 William Livingstone. of Perry's Bridge N. Y. and Miss Alice Kells. of this town were married here March 13, Rev Dr l s Hartley officiating.
 The High school closed Friday for $ vacation of one week. The spring term will open Monday.
 | Rev. K. K. Holden, of Bridgeport supplied the pulpit at the Congregation al church Sunday.
 Mrs. o O. Painter, widow of the late Prof. Painter. has gone on visit of sev eral weeks at Glastonbury, Ct.
 Edward Cosgrove will give an address to the society of Christian Endeavor a the Congregational chapel tomorrow evening. Subject, "Iu the Sums O Great Cities.
 Thomas J. Kearin, of this village, hal been appointed District Deputy of tn, Ancient Order of United Workmen.
 The owner of the Miller House con templates building an extension to tha structure.
 F. T. Whiting, one of our oldest ant most respected citizens, is critically Ill
Connecticut western news., 1895-03-21
NORFOLK.

The Rev O. D. MIliken preached here on Sunday and the Rev Mir DePeu at Canaan. The church was adorned with very choice cut roses.
 O w Delano led the opening service of the '. P. sc. E convention at Win. sted last week and also spoke at the ' NJ. O. A. rally Sunday afternoon.
 MT and Mrs E. c. Stevens were in New Haven from Saturday until Mon. day.
 A. P. Atwood is quite sick with g severe sore throat. His sons, George and Harry, have just recovered from g like illness,
 Mrs Trowbridge. sister of Mrs Frederick Porter, is very feeble and noi expected to live.
 Joseph Cowles, of Boston, is spend ing few days at his fathers, J. N Cowles'.
 Robbins Stoeckel of New York, visit ed his parents at "Elmslea" over Sun day
 Edward Johnson, after passing satis- factorly the trying ordeal of school ex animation here, commenced his duties as teacher in the Burr district on Mon day.
 Nat Lawrence has purchased of Nil O'Brien his team of heavy draft horses to put on his farm. that he is to move to the first of April.
 Henry Comstock, clerk at the drug store, spent Sunday in Hartford,
 The Christian Endeavor society held business meeting on Tuesday evening, followed by mum" sociable at the Academy Hall
 E. s. Johnson is having a thriving business in the telephone connection as he is supplying large numbers oi houses this spring with the telephone H. W. Carter is sick and unable tc attend to his duties at the Robbins school. ...-
 The Robbins school closes for the spring recess on Friday with exercise. in the afternoon and "drama," follow ed by dancing, at the gymnasium 1T the evening. Miss Frances Morgan, of Bridgeport is spending the week at her parents 1T North Norfolk Miss Irene Swift, of Detroit. Mich. is a guest of her annts, the Misses Fl | dridge.
Connecticut western news., 1895-03-21
NOTICE.

Levied upon by virtue of sundry tax war rants to me directed as Collector of Taxes of the town of Salisbury. and will be sold at public auction to the highest bidder on the l1th day of May. 1895 at o'clock in the after noon at the public sign post in said salisbury near the village of Amesville, so much of that certain tract of land and buildings thereon in said town of Salisbury, bounded and de- scribed as follows, viz. bounded north by the highway leading from the residence of Nicholas O. Briggs to Amesyille; east, south and west by lands of Thomas Jarrett. contain ing one half acre. more or less, being the same real estate set in the name of Adam Leherman in the town of Salisbury's grand list for the years 1887. 1888. 1889. 1890. 1.9l, 1892 and 1898, as will pay the following named taxes assessed against Adam Lfher- man with interest and cost of collection, wis a town tax of eleven mills on the dollar, on list 1887. amounting to S7.70; town tax of eleven mills on the dollar, on list l8s8 amounting to S7.70; town tax of eleven mills on tie dollar, on list 1889. amounting to g 70; town tax of ten mills on the dollar on list 1890, amounting to $40; a town tax Of ten mills on the dollar, on list 1891, amounting to S2.20; a town tax of ten mils on the dollar on list 1892, amounting to SI .25 1898. amounting to Sl %, with interest on said amounts from the first days of May re- spectively succeeding said years. Dated at Salisbury, Conn.,, this 7th day oi
 March, A. D. 1895.
 WM B PERRY,
 Collector of Taxes for the town of Salisbury.
Connecticut western news., 1895-03-21
WEST GOsHk kN.

School closes this week for the usual spring vacation.
 Real estate is changing hands more than usual this spring, if reports are true.
 John Lucas hurt his hand quite bad ly while working around his saw mill.
 The wife of Fred Williams, who lived on West Side. died quite suddenly, Saturday, leaving 8 family of nine children.
 Mrs Minnie Cone, of New Haven, recently visited her parents here.
 The Misses Alma and Gertrude Mer- win have opened dressmaKing rooms in Torrington. ..-.
 Mrs Peirce. of Winsted, and Mrs John Marvin spent Sunday among friends here.
 Geo. Cook is buying eggs and but. ter and carrying them to customers in Torrington. .-#ar
Connecticut western news., 1895-03-21
CORNWALL. BRIDGE.

Morton c, Wadhsms, of Thomaston, visited friends here last week. He re. ports business dull in that place.
 Mrs Sarah Pierce, of Merideu, is visit. ing on Beers Hill.
 Miss Ruth O. infant daughter ol Geo Hand Ella 5. Beers, is seriously i'll.
 Hon V. c. Beers is having his own and few other crops of tobacco sorted at his warehouse.
 Much sickness prevails in town, and our physicians are very busy attending the patients.
 Miss Della A. Sturges will close her school iD the 18th. dist for the winter term this week.
 Mrs l. A. Robinson is visiting her daughter, Mrs Chas. Fabrique, at New Haven.
 Mrs Ann H. Bierce. of Bridgeport, called on friends here last week.
 Mrs James Tobin and son, of Kent Mountain. visited friends here over Sunday.
Connecticut western news., 1895-03-21
ASHLEY FALLS,

Rev Wm. Wake preached for us last Sunday afternoon. as Rev Mir Smith officisted at the funeral of Mir Burtch in Sheffield. Sunday evening the usual monthly service was held, Rev Wm. Carr officiating.
 H. 0 Joyner has been nursing g black eye (not gained by boxing lessons however, but by coming in contact with a stick of wood, which started skyward while he was chopping it.
 Mrs F. w. Sackett spent few days at her home here last week, returning to Collinsville Saturday.
 George Wood went on business tc Westfield and visited his friends al Southwick last week.
 Mrs Julia Decker returned home from Ct. Harrington Monday, having been called thither by the illness of hsl son and his wife.
Connecticut western news., 1895-03-21
NOTICE.

All persons liable to pay taxes in the town of Salisbury on the assessment list tf 1854 are hereby notified that will meet them al the post office in Chapinyille. Friday, March 29th from a. ID. to II a. m. ; at George Fl Clark's store in Salisbury ou the same day from 12 m to 2 p. m at James N Wood worth's store, Ore Hill, on the same day from 8 p. m to 5 p. m at He ,atonic R. R. House in Falls Village onI Saturday, March s0ih num's store ln Lime Rock on the same day from p. n. to 8 p. m at my house in Lake vile on the same day from 4 p m. to 6 p. m. All persons negiecting to pay said tax on the days mentioned win bs charged legal fees. Interest at the rate of nine per Ct nj per snnum will be added to all taxes remain, Ing unpaid after the first day of May 1895.
 wM. B PERRY, Collector. Lakeville. Conn ,'March II. 1895.
Connecticut western news., 1895-03-21
A Ia Court of Probate held at sharon, oI "A the 11th day of March. 1895.

A Court of Probate held at sharon, on "A the 11th day of March, 1895.
 Present, W. ". Knight. Judge.
 Estate of Calvin Ticknor, late of Sharon in said district, deceased. .
 An application was received from Daniel Hall, I said sharon. praying that an instru- ment purporting to be the last will and testa- ment of said deceased be admitted to pro bate and that letters testamentary be issued to said Daniel Hall, the Executor named in said will i; therefore
 Ordered-That said application be heard and determined at the Probate Offlce in sharon, in said district, on the 30th day of March A, b 1895, at 10 o'clock forenoon, and that said Daniel Hall give public notice to all persons interested in said estate by adver- tising twice in a weekly newspaper having a circulation in said probate district, and by posting a copy of this order upon a public sign-post in the town of sharon at least five days before the day of said hearing and by the clerk of said court sending by mail se- curely enclosed in post paid wrapper at least five days previous to said hearing a marked copy of the newspaper containing said order directed 10 each of the following olI
Connecticut western news., 1895-03-21
SPECIMEN CASES.

s. n. Clifford. New Cassel, Wis was troubled with neuralgia and rheumatism, his stomach was disordered, his liver vss affected to an alarming degree, ap- petite fell away, and he was terribly reduced in flesh and strength. Three bottler of Electric Bitters cured him.
 Edward Shepherd, Harrisburg, Ill {, had running sore on his leg of eight years' standing. Used three bottles of Electric Bitters and seven boxes of Bucklen's Arnica Salve, ard his leg is sour d and welt John Speaker, Cataw- ba, O., had five large fever sores on his leg. doctors said he was incurable. One bottle Electric Bitters and one box Buoklen's Arnica Salve cured him en- tirsly. Sold st W. H. Camps Drug
Connecticut western news., 1895-03-21

The United States can whip the world. An eminent military authority says: The State of New York alone has over TOO, 900 men available for army duty-a force larger than any standing army in existence. Pennsytvanis has 6e0. GOO; Ohio 600, 900; Illinois $50. 900; Indiana 45O. GOO; New Jersey 275 900; Nor b Carolina 280. 900; Texas 300 900. Even little Rhode Island could contribute 47, GOO fighters, and all told we could place 9, IA. 500 fighting men in the field with in six months. No doubt some of the patriotic women would want to join in the melee, too With unlimited re- sources and 5000. GOO men ready to up. hold her flag, Columbia need never finch from any foe
Connecticut western news., 1895-03-21

On Friday last Justice Walter J. Lord discharged Liquor Dealer Bannon on the nine complaints brought against him for selling to minors. On Monday of this week Bannon was again arrested on ten more com plaints for similar offenses. He was taken before Justice Wilson E. Hicks and gave bonds in the sum of 5000 for bis appearance on Saturday of this week at 10 a. m. when the trial will take place.
Connecticut western news., 1895-03-21
A Court of Probate held at sharon O

A Court of Probate held at sharon on f1 the 18th day of March, 1s95.
 Present, w, ". Knight Judge.
 Estate of Francis J. Malcuit, late of Sharon in said district. deceased
 Charles Malcuit, of sharon, Conn. appear ed in Court and moved that administration be granted upon the estate of said deceased alleged intestate to Peter Chivellot, of sharon, Conn.,, therefore
 Ordered-That said application be heard and determined at the Probate 0ffice in Shar- on in said district on the z7th day Of March A. D. 1895 at 2 o'clock in the afternoon, and that said Chivellot give public notice to all persons interested in said estate by advertis- ing once In a weekly newspaper having & cir culation in said Probate District and by post ing copy of this order uyon public sign post in the town of sharon at least five days before the day of said hearing, to appear, if they see cause. at said time and place and bc heard relative thereto and make return to this Court.
 Attest, ". ". KNIGHT, Judge
Connecticut western news., 1895-03-21
NEW MARLBORO.

Town meeting came off Monday. The entire Republican ticket was elect ed. The town voted S2 500 for high ways and bridges, S2, 900 for contingent expenses. $200O for the support of schools, S175 for school superintendence. Money was also appropriated for the purchase of new seats for the schools needing them. the Clayton school to be supplied first The town voted yes on the license question.
Connecticut western news., 1895-03-21

Read the following extract from let ter of Chas. M. Gutfeld, of Reedley, Freeno Co.,, Cal:
 "It is with pleasure I tell you that by one days use of Chamberlain's Cough remedy I was relieved of a severe cold. My head was completely stopped up and could not sleep at night. can recommend this remedy" A cold near ly always starts in the head and after wards extends to the throat and lungs By using this remedy freely as soon as the cold has been contracted it will cure the cold at once and prevent it from ex- tending to the lungs. For sale by druggists and dealers everywhere.
Connecticut western news., 1895-03-21
FALLS vILLAGE.

Miss Carrie Owen is teaching school at "Lower City" having begun her term last week Monday.
 Miss Edna Coggswell. of Pittsfeld, has been visiting Miss Bertha Hubbell for few days.
 Joseph Allan and James Vreeland, of the New Haven R. R. shops. were in town Friday.
 Mrs. Edward Jennings was stricken with paralysis last Friday. Rev. T. F. Ramon, we are in formed. gave very comprehensive his torical sketch of the life of St. Pstrick at the R. O. church Sunday. The G. W. Hall Company are having . large sals of adiss' spring or ss.goo6s. silks, etc. with gloves to match. It is the second invoice they have had con- signed them this month. It is large and fine stock. .... - Dr. o. A. Sanford and his mother ex- pect to break up housekeeping and to board at Mrs. Halls after April 1st, Mrs. Sanford is now in Brooklyn. N. '. with her brother, Charles H. Gardner, who is dangerously ill, with slight chance of recovery.
 A number anticipate attending the concert at the Casino in Lime Rock, Friday night.
 Several attended the meeting to con. slider the subject OK form ing 8 gentle mans driving association at Lakeville, Saturday.
 Parties from New Milford were sorting tobacco for Edward Ward, Monday, and have other crops to sssort.
 Morris Velnoveitch bought horse al the auction at Ct Harrington Saturday
 Fred E. Egleston has the agency foi Alfred Peats' of New York and Chicago, wall paper. If you want to get good article for less than you can purchase it anywhere else, see him and you will surely be convinced. i Joseph Wickwire has rented his farm to James Woodin from April lst. Nil Woodin will occupy the Decker house on River street.
 Morris Brothers have secured the job of plumbing on the Scoville house in Chapinville.
 Charles Wolfe, of Leominster, Mase. arrived home Tuesday for q weeks | visit.
 The entertainment, or album social given by the Y. P. s. O. B. at the ladies parlors of the chapel Tuesday evening netted over $50. 00.
Connecticut western news., 1895-03-21
CHI WILL E.

Rev Mir Somers. of New Jersey, and the Misses Carrie Decker and Mary Deln, of Aucram, N. Y, were the guests of A. J. Spur over Sunday.
 Mir and Mrs John Shepard, of Provi- dence. R I are at their Sage farm for few days. ...
 George Garlin, having filled 30 cars of ice for the milk factory at Whiting fill, East Canaan, is now filling the ice house at our station, and Ernest Wo odin expects to receive the mllk.
Connecticut western news., 1895-03-21
NOTICE.

Notice Is hereby given to the tax payers oi the Town of sharon. Conn, that l will be on dates specified at the following named plares for the purpose of receiving taxes laid on list of 1894, due and payable April 1st, 1895: Al Town Hall, Monday. April ist and first Mon- day of each month after, from o'clock a. m Offiee. Monday. April 18th, from g o'clock a m. to o'clock p. m. On all taxes not paid on or before May 1st. 1895. interest at the rate of per cent per annum will be charged as per statutes. .
 a. A. sKrrr, Collector. sharon, Conn.,, March 7th, 1895.
Connecticut western news., 1895-03-21

The death penalty was abolished 90 years ago in Belgium, and imprison- ment for life in solitary confinement in a dungeon 80 constructed that the con- demned man never sees human face or hears a human voice was substituted It is found that criminals never survive three years. They either waste away or die raving mapiacs.
Connecticut western news., 1895-03-21
BUCKLEN'S ARNICA SALyE

The best salve in the world for cuts, bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum. fever sores, letter, chapped hands, chilblains, corns, and all skin eruptions, and posi- lively cures piles, or no pay required It is guaranteed to give perfect satis- faction or money refunded. Price 25 cents per box. For sale by W. Fl. Camp.
Connecticut western news., 1895-03-21
HIM K ROCK.

John l. Owen has leased the W. Fl. Barnum Estate farm for five years from April first.
 The Card Family will sing in the Casino Friday evening March 22nd. This will be their third appearance here.
 It is reported a change in the hotel proprietorship will take effect April first.
Connecticut western news., 1895-03-21
TAX NOTICE.

All persons liable to pay taxes laid on list of 1894 in the town of North Canaan, are hereby notified that l will meet them on Thursday, March 2s, 1895. at the post ofice In East Canaan. from g a. m. until IA m also on Saturday, March 30th, at Fuller X Peet's store. Canaan, from g a. m. until 3 p. m. for the purpose of receiving said taxes.
 Three fourths of one per cent per month will be added to all taxes remaining unpaid after May l, 1895.
 JOHN 0. RICHMOND, Collector. Dated at North Canaan March IS, 1895.
Connecticut western news., 1895-03-21
LeoGL Notices.

nISTRICT of Sharon ss. Probate Court U March 7th, 1895.
 Estate of Harriet Lord, 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 to exhibit their claims for settlement. Those who neglect to present their accounts, properly attested, within said time, will be debarred recovery All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make immedi- ate payment to
 ERAsTUs l.. DUNBAR, Executor, Pest office address, Bay City, Mich.
Connecticut western news., 1895-03-21

Mabel-Dear mel I,wonder what will be the next fashionable dance.
 Dick-St Vitus, if they keep 1t up at this pace through Lent
 Tagleigh-That girl dresses out of sight. doesn't she?
 Wagleigh-Of course she does. Where would you have her dress?
Connecticut western news., 1895-03-21
CLAYTON.

Our new blacksmith came last week and is now settled. ready for business.
 Charles Stanard, who has worked for the Clay Go. the past year, has rented a house in Norfolk and will work at the carpenters trade.
 Mir and Mrs Edward Ferry. who lived in Prof Boisse's house since the pro- lessor left for the city last fall, will soon move to Canaan and occupy the tenen- ent near s. A. Eddy's residence. Their daughter Helen will live with them, and their grandson, Monroe Ferry, who has worked for Wm. Ferguson the past year, will work for Dr Church this year.
Connecticut western news., 1895-03-21

J. A. Richardson. of Jefferson City. Mo, Chief Enrolling force 3Sth general assembly of Missouri, writes: I wish to testify to the merits of One Minute Cough Cure. When other SO called cures failed, I obtained almost instant relief and speedy cure by the use of One Minute Cough Cure. w. H. Camp, Canaan; Geo. T. Johnson, Norfolk.
Connecticut western news., 1895-03-21

B. H. Bowman. Pub. Euquirer, of Bremen, Ind. writes: Last week our little girl baby the only one we have was taken sick with croup. After two doctors failed to give relief and life was hanging on mere threed we tried One Minute Cough Cure and its life was sav- ed. W. H. Camp, Canaan; Geo: T. Johnson, Norfolk.
Connecticut western news., 1895-03-21

Good work and low prices on Enter. tainment Printing at the NEWS office. Dance Invitations, Orders, Show Post. CTS, Programs, Tickets, etc. Conner. cial Printing for the business man.
Connecticut western news., 1895-03-21
nIsTRICT of Cornwall ss. Probate Court,

nIsTRICT of Cornwall ss. Probate Court, U Feb. 25th, 1895.
 Estate of John P. Fritz, late of Cornwall in said district, deceased. The Court of Probate for the District of Cornwall hath limited and allowed months from the date hereof, for ihe creditors of said Estate to exhibit their claims for settlement. Those who neg feet to present th.ir accounts, properly at tested, within said timc, will be debarred a recovery. All persons indebted to said Es- tate are requested 10 make immediate pay ment to
 JOHN G. FRITZ Administrator.
Connecticut western news., 1895-03-21

W. T. San ford, Station Agent of Leep- CT. Clarion Go. Pa. writes: I can rec. ommend One Minute Cough Cure as the best ever used. It gave instant relief and quick cure. W. H. Camp, Canaan; Geo. T. Johnson, Norfolk.
Connecticut western news., 1895-03-21

La Grippe is here again with all of its old time vigor. One Minute Cough Cure is a reliable remedy. It cures and cures quickly. W. H. Camp, Canaan Geo. T. Johnson, Norfolk.
Connecticut western news., 1895-03-21
Doctor H R Fish of Geavo;s Mi,

Doctor H. R. Fish, of Grsvois Mills, Mo, a practicing physician of many years experience, writes: De Witts Witch Hazel Salve has no equal for in- dolent sores, scalds and burns. It stops pain instantly, heals burn quickly and leaves no scar. W. Fl. Camp, Canaan Geo. T. Johnson, Norfolk.