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Connecticut western news., 1895-05-23
FALLS VILLAGE.

Miss Louise Gibbs, of Kent, visited relatives in town Sunday.
 Mrs G. w. Hall is visiting NeV Hav- en relatives.
 Mrs Jerome, from New York state. is visiting her daughter, Mrs J. H. Spicer.
 Messrs Henry and Nathl Bishop. of Bridgeport, spent Sunday at Twin Lakes.
 The Junior Epworth League held an ice cream festival Saturday night.
 A few from this place went on the Hudson river excursion Monday.
 s. o. Beckley, editor of the NEWS, was guest of your correspondent Sun- day.
 Several acres of corn were planted last week and F. H. Reed planted the week proceeding, while majority will plant this week.
 The Falls Village and Ct. Harrington boys played match game of ball here Saturday afternoon. The visiting team seemed to have everything their own favor.
 About 100 stereoscopic views of the battles of the late war will be presented at the hall next Wednesday evening. Messrs Mont ton and Martin will engineer the thing. The next day being Memo rial Day, a detachment of veterans or Sons of Veterans will come over from Lakeville to decorate the soldiers graves.
 The grand excursion over the P. R. & N E. R. R. and down the majestic Hudson river Monday was all Its man. agers claimed for it, from its first in- ception till It's close. The company chartered the elegantly and newly fitted up steamer "Mary Powell" to take the excursionlsts over the American Rhine." Promptly on time the steamer started from the landing at Rhlneclif. Among the charming sights as seen from the boat are West Point, the High lands, Palisades aud Tarrytown. All the views are full of interest at the low CT part of the journey. West Point is especially interesting to all, situated as it is 100 feet above the waters edge and the cadets were seen walking over the we'll kept grounds. The celebrated steamer "City of New York" and the British steamer "City of Rome" were alongside their piers. The Bartholdi Statue ofLiberty, the Brooklyn bridge and Po'keepsie bridge were other sights which attracted much attention, while on the east bank at Riverside Park is seen the magnificent tomb of General Grant, in the course of erection at g point which commands an extensive view for long distance. The distance covered was 200 miles. which was made at the rate of a mile in three minutes. The music by Prof. Schofeld's orches. tra from Poughkeepsie gave the party an opportunity to dance, which was in. dulged in all the way down to the city and back.
Connecticut western news., 1895-05-23
LAX KvILLE.

The sixth anniversary of the Epworth League organization of the Methodist Church in the United States, was cele brated at the M. E.. church last Sunday evening. Henry Barnet, president of the league here, presided. The meet ing was opened with singing number of old fashioned praise hymns. After that, Miss Addie Chspin read a compo- sition on the origin of the Epworth League, then Miss May Sanford read an historical account of the Epworth League here. and Miss Birdella Silvernale read an essay on the junior league. The meet ing was largely attended by young peo- pie. Miss Mary Kane and Rev F. Abrams, the pastor, who attended the District convention of the Epworth League at Po'keepsie, the 18th inst, as delegates from the league here, made elaborate reports which were listened to with rapt attention. Our post office building was put on rollers Monday morning and by Tues day noon it was rolled onto its new foundation next to the barber shop, The three large maple trees between Bissell's store and the barber shop have been cut down to make room for the large store building, which the Holley Manuf'g Go. will erect on the corner of Main and Mechanic streets. The old store will be moved next alongside the post office.
 Hiram Eddy Camp Sons of Veterans will turn out on Memorial Day in grand style. They have recently been made happy with splendid new guns. gift | f-z H-k. II have handsome new flag, which was procured by subscription, and each member has bought himself a new uniform. So don't fail to core out and see our noble camp of s of V. under command of Capt. H. J. Bissell.
 The W. R. 0. of the G. A. R. gave 8 supper for 25 cents a person at the Wononsco last week Wednesday eve- ming, which was frst-class in every par ticular, and the cream and cake served was delicious. The attendance was large. After the supper some >pf the young people present felt 70 vivaeious, that they tripped it on the light fantas- tic toe for @ short time.
 Chas. Millspaugh's eldest son, Harry, is still very sick. It turns out now that his complaint Is not rheumatism, but tho cause of his trouble Is bruised bone in one of his legs above the ankle, and it Is feared amputation will be nee essary to save his life.
 Landlord Peabody, of the Wononsco House, is grading the grounds in front of the hotel and putting the lawns in trim. A new bridge across the pond has just been completed for the accom- mediation of the hotel guests.
 Eighteen persons went from here Monday on the excursion to New York city via. the majestic Hudson river on the handsome river steamer Mary Powell. They report good time and elegant refreshments on the boat, which satisfied their ravenous appetites after inhaling the salt water air on the river.
 Harnessmaker J. NJ. Miller has just received an elegant large assortment of lap dnsters, summer horse blankets and sheets. Prices from 25 cents upwards to $4. co apiece. also sale harness from S5 % upwards, single and double. nickel and genuine rubber trimmed; made to his order and therefore of good quality leather and workmanship.
Connecticut western news., 1895-05-23
THE BURNED BRIDGE.

The question has heen raised whether the burning of the Hartford bridge has changed the legal aspects of the case in any way. It is stated that some lawyers cay that the bill which has passed the Senate is nov inapplicable. because there is now no bridge in existence to throw onto the five towns. But there was practically no bridge when the Sen- ate passed the bill It seems to us that the burning of the bridge has not changed the .fdcts of the case in the slightest degree. A majority of the judiciary committee recently reported that as long ago as 1893 the bridge com missioners knew that Q thew structure. was then necessary, and that such knowledge on their part was one of the chief incentives to their efforts to trans
 fer the control of the bridge to the state. This fact was studiously conceal cd from the knowledge of the General Assembly of 1898, and the bill propos. cd to the General Assembly. and pass cd by it omitted any apt phraseology looking to such contingency" A ramshackle. unsafe bridge, which had got to be taken down, was virtually no better than no bridge at all There was in fact no bridge to turn over to the state in 1898. there was none at the beginning of this present session of the General Assembly and there is none now after the bridge is burned down. The fact that the General Assembly did not know that there was, to all intents and purposes, no bridge in 1893 does not alter the facts of the case. The questions at issue at the beginning of tho present session, before the bridge was burned, and are now, whether the state had made valid contract to build and maintain new bridge and on whom should the obligation of building g bridge be imposed. We do not see that tho burning up of the old, dilapidated death trap changes the situation at all.
Connecticut western news., 1895-05-23
HUN rSVILLE and SOUTH CANAAN

Edwin Merwin, of Lyons, Ia. is the guest of relations and friends in this town MT Merwin is son of Mrs Ly- man Page, of Falls Village, and brother of Mrs Henry Howe. of this place So. Canaan
 Mrs s. Adams, of New Marlboro, Mass I, will spend few weeks at the home of her daughter, Mrs D. Kenesson.
 J. Morgan, of Ct Burlington, Mass, was a guest for little time last week at the home of his cousin, Mrs R. P. Pen dleton.
 J.H. Flakes has been in Morris dur ing the past week visiting relatives and friends.
 Mrs Geo Judd and daughter were in East Canaan last week as guests at the home of Mir and Mrs 0. s. Adam.
 Miss Jennie New, of Lime Rock, call ed on her cousin, Miss Mattie Presher, last week.
Connecticut western news., 1895-05-23
NORFOLK.

Prof Porter, of New Haven, supplied the Congregational pulpit on Sunday.
 Rev Mir Davis, of New Britain, spoke at the Methodist church Sunday after noon and evening.
 Charles Ramsey and Miss Rose Meyer were married at the brides home on Sunday evening by the Rev Mir Davis.
 Burton De Bell will assist Mir Peck at the gymnasium this summer.
 John O'Brisn has the foundation to his large barn completed and com menced the carpenter work this week
 Mrs E, D. Ives, of Dunkirk, N Y., has been calling on her many friends in town the past week.
 Mrs Horace Knapp has rented one of her places on Maple Avenue to South CTS ladies for the summer.
 W. P. Lawrence has purchased bi- cycle.
 F. s. King spent Sunday in Tyring- ham.
 Mir James Keefe, of Winsted, and Miss Minnie O'Connell, of this place, were married at the Catholic church Wednesday morning.
 Miss Julia Weesman has returned from Europe and opened the Battell residence. A vine dresser from N. Y., is employed to trim and arrange the shrnbbery etc. about the place.
 The Catholic church is undergoing repairs both in the interior and exterior
 Geo. Johnson is having an addition and yerandah built on his house and remodelling it somewhat inside.
 John O'Brien has fine pair of black horses recently purchased of Millerton parties.
 Miss Louise Stevens is at her resi- dence here experimenting the arrange ments about her place.
 Charles Goodale spent Sunday with his parents at Falls Village. MT Stevens Is remodelling the inter. for of his house which will add much to it's attractiveness.
 Miss Sawin, music teacher at the Robbins school. and organist at the Congregational church, gave an organ recital on Wednesday evening at the church.
 Mrs Humphrey Rood visited hei daughter, Miss Elsie, from Saturday un. til Monday at New Britain where Miss Elsie attends the Normal school
 Miss Hattie Bell, of Hartford, is visit. Ing her parents nere. Jo. Cone and Walter Baber took 6 bicycle ride to Ct. Harrington on Fri day and spent the night returning on Saturday.
 Mrs W. P. Lawrence has returned to her home after spending several months at New York hospital where she has been for medical treatment and is much improved in health. Miles Rood has purchased bicycle. Mir and Mrs H. B. Knapp have re. turned to their small farm near Levi Phelps.
 Mrs Mosely has returned to hel beautiful residence on "Laurel Way. Queens Evidence" will be presented by the dramatic club at Village Hall, May 28. See advertisement for cast. MT and Mrs Frederick E. Porter cele. brated in quiet way the fftieth ami. versary of their wedding Tuesday.
Connecticut western news., 1895-05-23
The Hartford Bridge Burned.

The old covered wooden bridge across the Connecticut river between Hartford and East Hartford was totally destroy ed by fire Friday evening. The fire broke out near the East Hartford end and was first discovered by one E G. Cunliff about .25 o'clock. MT Cunliff says that he at once notified the East Hose company, but that they refused to respond. Engine company No. 3, of Hartford, was notified at 15 o'clock and st once took their apparatus to the scene of the fire. The flames spread with such rapidity through the dry ma terial of the old structure that Chief Eaton, seeing the uselessness of any at tempt to save the bridge, forbade the firemen to go onto the bridge to any distance. As it wsA.the hose cart of No. 3 and the two horses were lost and two or three ftremen narrowly escaped with their lives trying to save the horses. The horses were great favorites with the fremen and had been taught many curious tricks. Some pedestrians also nearly lost their lives as the flames swept through the bridge as they would up . chimney. The burning bridge presented a grand spectacle. The bridge was insured for $25,OOO.
 The cause of the fire is unknown. One theory is that it was caused by the trolley wires, another that it was light ed cigar stump, and it has been suggest cd that it may have been the work oi an incendiary.
 The bridge commissioners next day ordered the Berlin Iron Bridge Go. tc build a temporary bridge. The com. pany at once began the work with the expectation of completing it in six days. In the meantime two ferry boats are running.
Connecticut western news., 1895-05-23
IT MAY DO AS MUCH FOR YOU.

Mir Fred Miller, of Irving. H., writes that he had a severe kidney trouble for many years, with severe pains in his back and also that his bladder was af. fected. He tried many SO called kidney cures but without any good result. About a year ago be began use of Eleo. trio Bitters and found relief at once. Electric Bitters is especially adapted to cure of all kidney and liver troubles and often gives almost instant relief One trial will prove our statement. Price only 50c. for large bottle. At w. B.. Camps drug store.
Connecticut western news., 1895-05-23
Quite a Contrast.

An observant moralist and philoso- pher, who has been travelling in Persia, says he was in "a town where the bells ring for prayers five times a day, and business men rush out of their stores to the churches. leaving their stores alone and unlocked, and nobody ever has thing stolen. But we must remember that those people are heathen. Take it in this country, where we send mission aries to the heathen. and a man who went out to attend prayer would lock both ends of his store, tie his clerks hands behind him, and have police man to watch the store, and another man to watch the policeman. Besides the man who owned the store wouldn't go to prayers elther."
Connecticut western news., 1895-05-23
KENT.

Mrs J. F. Gibbs visited friends in Bridgeport few days this week.
 Mrs S. Watson and MrsM J. Watson are in New York.
 Linus Vinegar is quite feeble, not able to sit up.
 F. A Mallory still remains in help less condition and it is feared cannot long survive.
 Rev H. McDougall preached at St. Andrews on Sunday last. He, with his mother, will soon move into the rectory.
 Mrs O. S. Fuller and Mrs Rufus Fuller and son have arrived from New York, and re-opened their house in this village expecting to remain here part of the summer.
Connecticut western news., 1895-05-23
SALISBURY.

Mrs Robert Logan, missionary from Micronesia, gave very interesting de. scription of her work there, in the Con- gregational church Sunday morning and evening.
 Mrs R. Hubbard is in New Haven this week
 Mrs Russell is building a new stoop on the Maple Shade.
 Mrs Porter, of Ellsworth, is keeping house for Henry Whitbeck.
Connecticut western news., 1895-05-23
Attest, WILLIAM W. KNIGHT, Judge.
nIsTRIoT of Cornwall ss. Probate Court,

D may I, lc5o.
 Upon the application of Nellie A. Preston showing that she is the guardian to Harold Andrus Preston, minor, residing without the state of Connecticut, and that said minor Is the owner of real estate lying in the town of Cornwall, in the Probate District of Corn wall and state of Connecticut, viz: an un- divided one-fifth interest subject to the down right of the widowl in the estate of Alauson Preston, late of Cornwall, deceased, and that said estate Is improductive and that It will be for the advantage of said minor to sell the same and invest the same according to law and paying for an order to sell the same pursuant to the statute in such case made and provided, as per application on file more fully appears. 1t Is
 Ordered-That said application be heard and determined at the Probate Office in Corn wall in said district on the 20th day of May A. D. 1895, at one o'clock fin the after noon. and that notice be given of the penden- cy of said application and of tho time and place of hearing thereon, by publishing the same two weeks successively in some news paper having a circulation in said district. and by posting copy thereof, on the public sign-post In the town of Cornwall in said district.
 GEo. o. HARRISON, Judge.
Connecticut western news., 1895-05-23
BUCKLEN'S ARNICA SALvE.

The best salve in the world for outs, 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., 1895-05-23
KNIGHTS OF THE MACCABEES.

The State Commander writes us from Lincoln, Neb., as follows: After try ing other medicines for what seemed to be very obstinate cough in our two children we tried Dr Kings New Dis covery and at the end of two days the cough entirely left them. We will not be without it hereafter, as our exper- fence proves that it cures where all other remedies fail. ."-Signed F. W. Stevens, State Com.-Why not give this great medicine trial, as it is guaranteed and trial bottles are free at w. H. Camps drug store. Regular sizes 50c. and $1.00.
Connecticut western news., 1895-05-23
LeQGL Notices.
Ellsworth Society
ORDER or NOTICE.

EISWoTAu cociobf
 vs. ORDER or NOTICE. Engene Demnsey, ct al
 State of Connecticut .o Woodbury County of Litchheld May 8th. A. D.1895.
 Upon the complaint of the said Ellsworth Society of sharon In said county, praying for reasons therein get forth for a foreclosure and possession of certain mortgaged premises re- turnable to the Court of Common Pleas for Litchfield County to be holden in said coun- ty on the Ist Tuesday of June, A. D., 1895.
 It appearing to and being found by the subscribing authority that Matthew Demnsey one of the defendants In said action is absent from the state and has gone to parts un- known. Therefore
 Ordered that notice of the pendency of said complaint be given said defendant by pub fishing this order in the CONNECTICUT WEST KRs NKws, a weekly newspaper printed al North Canaan in said county of Litchfield three weeks successively commencing on or before the 18th day of May 1895 and return make. ARTHUR ID. WARNER, Judge of the Court of Common Pleas for Litchheld County.
Connecticut western news., 1895-05-23
SHIRT WAISTS

This warm weather is bringing in n great many people after shirt waists. We shall disappoint no one. We've such an nssort- ment as you'll not find in all the stores in town combined. And only the dependable sorts here Sateens. Percalcs, Chambrays, Cambrics. Lawns.
 ssc.. Soc. 75c.. up to si.ss and moro. The seeing is half as good as the buying.
Connecticut western news., 1895-05-23

Queen Victoria has issued decree against the practice of cutting off dogs tails, and henceforth no mutilated dog will be eligible for prize in the Fog fish bench shows. This is expected to put a stop to the curtailing of cur tails in the United Kingdom.-Danbury Dispatch.
Connecticut western news., 1895-05-23
EAST CANAAN.

It is thought that the frost of last week injured most of our small fruits.
 Mrs Cowles. of Sheffield, Mass, visit ed Mrs J. Gillette last week.
 Mir and Mrs Eli Giddings are visiting friends in this place. All are ready to extend 8 cordial welcome to these friends ewhoss residence is now in Wethersfeld.
 Ladies' Aid Society will meet with Mrs Anson Lawrence this week.
 Eleven persons from this place went on the excursion Monday. OBS.
Connecticut western news., 1895-05-23
In Paris the lady cyclists wear short baggy trousers and silk stockings.

We recommend De Wits Colic and Cholera Cure because we believe it a safe and reliable remedy. It's good ef- fects are shown at once in cases of cholera morbus and similar complaints. W. Fl. Camp, Canaan; Geo. T. Johnson, Norfolk.
Connecticut western news., 1895-05-23
A Remarkable Cure of Rheumatism.

From the Groton Connecticut Review.
 David Lewis, who has been afflicted all winter by rheumatism, is out again and all due to one of the medicines ad- vertised in our columns. After trying everything possible, he used Chamber. lain's Pain Balm. which has relieved him of all pain, from which he was 2 constant sufferer and promises to make him fit for duty soon. We know David has been a great sufferer and are glad to See him around again. For sale by druggists and dealers everywhere,
Connecticut western news., 1895-05-23
A T a Court of Probate held at sharon on

A the 2d day of May 1896.
 Present: William W. Knight, Judge.
 Estate of Jacob Finn late of sharon in said district, deceased.
 George H. Zinn. of Lakeville Conn, appear ed in court and moved that letters of admin istration be granted upon the estate of said deceased alleged intes,ate. to Herman O.. Rowley of Sharon, Conn.,, therefore
 Ordered, that said application be heard and determined at the Probate ofice in sharon in said district. on the 18th day of May A. D. 1895 at 10 o'clock, forenoon; and that said George Fl. Zinn givo public notice to all per sons Interested in said estate by advertising twice in U weekly newspaper having a clrcu- lation in said probate district, and by posting a copy of this order upon public sign post in the town of sharon, at least Ave days be- fore the day of said hearing, to appear If they see cause, at said time and place. and be heard relative thereto, and make return to the court.
 Attest, WILLIAM ". KNIGHT, Judge
Connecticut western news., 1895-05-23
Axreeably Surprised |.

sI had very severe cold on my lungs that caused much soreness and gave me considerable uneasiness in regard to the result. says MT T. B. Smith, of Bill erica, Nass .'A local druggist called my. attention to Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, and on his recommendation l esve the remedy . careful trial The rasult surprised me; l recovered entirely in three days." 26 and 5O cent bottles IF eole by druggists and dealers every vheres
Connecticut western news., 1895-05-23

There is great danger in neglecting collie, cholera and similar complaints. An absolutely prompt and safe cure is found in De Witt's Colic and Cholera Cure. W. H. Camp, Canaan; Geo. T. Johnson, Norfolk.
 Recorder Golf has just imposed the first fine under the provision of the New York code against suicide. A common laborer. who tried to take his life be- cause of domestic troubles, was asked to pay $l00.
Connecticut western news., 1895-05-23
HIM E ROCK.

W. E. Yale spent Sunday at Union vile.
 The rectory is being renovated thoroughly inside by painters and paper hangers.
 The Misses Ensign returned from New York on Saturday.
 Rev Henry Tarrapt. of Westield. Mass, has accepted call to Trinity parish and will arrive early in June.
 Milo B. Richardson, IT,, and Walter Wakeman have purchased bicycles late ly.
 The ladies are talking of holding a strawberry festival early in June.
Connecticut western news., 1895-05-23

Travellers find 8 safe companion in De Wits Collie and Cholera Cure. A change in drinking water and in diet, often causes severe and dangerous com plaints. This medicine always cures them. w. H. Camp, Canaan; Geo. T. Johnson, Norfolk.
Connecticut western news., 1895-05-23
Oubscripsion Account.

Tho date on the colored slip of papcr with Sne name ofsthe subscriber shows the time to which the subscription Is paid thus, R. B; Smith 6jul96 indicates that Mr smith has pslo for his paper to July 5, 1895. It IS hoped tnas oubscribers will see to it that their account, as indicated by the date on their papers, IS always correct, and when they pay Tor re, whether their date is changed to indicate the proper credit, and in the event of an error to fnform us for correction at once. No claims for errors in these accounts will hereafter be consfdered unless presented within thirty days after the payment Is claimed to have beon made, as the receipt of the paper w1tn Che date to which the subscription is paid plainly printed thereon is prfma facie evi' Aance ~f its acceptance as correct.
Connecticut western news., 1895-05-23

Persons who are subject to diarrhea will find speedy cure in De Witt's Collie and Cholera Cure. Use no other. It is the best that can be made or that money can procure. It leaves the sys- tenn in natural condition after it's use We sell it. w. H. Camp, Canaan; Geo. T. Johnson, Norfolk.
Connecticut western news., 1895-05-23
The Buchanan Case.

The New York Court of Appeals has issued an order directing the warden of Sing Sing prison to bring Dr Buchanan before the court next Monday to show cause why he should not be re-sen- fenced.