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Connecticut western news., 1895-11-21

John Grinnell. of Monroe, Wis has dug up on his land paved roadway or walk, supposed to be a relic of some city or remote antiquity.
 The New York Tobacco Leaf. discuss- ing the Cuban troubles, and the situs- tion generally, remarks: "Prices are bonnd to rise, and should they go be yond all bounds, domestic leaf will have to be fallen back on. :"
 A writer in the Waterbury American says that Southern men are much more polite toward each other than Northern men are, and states that the reason is that in the South men usually carry ! pistols and shoot when iusulted.
 It is said that an Indiana girl has in. vented a lamp that will go out at pre-. cisely 10 o'clock P. NJ. Now. If she will let her genius expand and invent a papa who will go to bed at nine. a dog without teeth. and little brother who is deaf and dumb. the course of true love may eventually run smooth.
 The silver question is bound to swamp the country yet. A man ont ID Kansas won't allow his children to go Sunday school where they teach 'gol den text"
 The will of the late Norman Brooks of Wiusted, will be contested Judge Burlington has reopened the case.
Connecticut western news., 1895-11-21
HIM R ROCK.

The Ladies Society hold their first meeting at the Casino this (Thursday) afternoon The gentlemen are invited to tea from five until seven o'clock
 The Social Club held their annual meeting last evening at the Casino
 The Misses Sherrill, of Richmond. Mass , are visiting at w. W. Norton's
 F. H. Bristol, of Chatham, N. Y, was in town last week at Gibson Gillette's.
 The hounds barking Justify early Tuesday morning induced a party oi well known sporting gentlemen to fol. low the trail and enjoy days sport Upon arriving on the spot. about half a mile up the mountain side back of the village, they found the dogs in great ex. citement. barking loudly, and from a Assure in the rocks came forth sounds that led them to believe that big game was before them In fact, bear. wild cat or lynx were some of the animals mentioned as possibly being the '.what. is-it A consultation of war was held, guards appointed. weapons distributed, and messengers sent to the village for endorsements. mere implements oi war. and provisions, for the seige was likely to be long one. After holding guard from eight o'clock until three, building fires, tearing down rocks. the animal was secured and proved to be a poor innocent house cat that had stray. ed away from home. An imposing sight was the line of march on the way home. men, boys, dogs, shovels, axes, crow-bars, dinner basket, jug, etc, etc,
Connecticut western news., 1895-11-21
CHAPlNvILLE.

There will be some prizes distributed in our Sunday school next Sunday for the best learned verses and steadiest in attendance.
 George RyVeal has bought the Ed |. Dauchy place of Andrew Humes, pay ing $l. 600, with possession next April.
 Emily. widow of Charles Spur. who died in South Meriden, Nov. II, had been in feeble health for years, having fallen upon the ice years ago, disloca- ting hip, since which she had been a great sufferer, wasting away with bron- chial consumption. Last October, while in the act of reaching for her crutches, she sustained shock, she partially recovering until she sustained the second and passed away. Burial was at WallinRford. Ct Mrs Spurr left an estate of $4,0O0. Mrs T. F. Dexter. of Salisbury. and Clarence Warner. of Sheffield, attended the funeral. Two brothers of Mrs Spurr have died within six months.
 Mrs Platt Whitney, died on Monday She was 8 grandmother of Frank Holmes. Her husband died in 1853. A five-yesr-old boy of Mir and Mrs John Bali died on Monday night. 4 child was born to Mir and Mrs Ball the same night.
Connecticut western news., 1895-11-21
HIS MOTHERS GIFT.
But He Met with a Loss and Had an Az
 peal to Make.


 peal to Make
 "what wanted to say to you" he be- gan as he stood In the door of an offioo in the Bennett building, was that have dear old mother
 The occupant of the room looked up and then busied himself with the papers on his desk.
 "Yes, have dear old mother" con- tinued the man in the doorway. "When I left homo, l5 years ago. she presented me with a pocket Bible and made me promise to be guided by its preoepts. Pro- oepts Is rather hiAnvord, but l trust that you understand its meaning-I trust you do."
 The occupants attitude was neutral, and after waiting for half a minute the caller said:
 up to last week carried that precious volume next to my heart, and but for an untoward accident 1t would be there yet. Untoward is not a common expression, but hope you catch It's meaning-I hope you do."
 The occupant looked up and around the room, but in a oursory way.
 "The untoward accident referred to re- suited In the loss of my Bible, and the ob- jeot of this call Is directly connected with
 
 | ity. The word verbosity is seldom used, but you doubtless know Its signincation- you doubtless do"
 The occupant took up a pen and began l to write, and he had written five lines across the sheet before the man In the doorway observed:
 ''I can stand hunger. heat, cold, rags and the contempt of my fellowmen, but | mourn the loss of my mothers gift. One | dollar will replnce 1t. That is only 10 cents from ten different men. Can take | it that you will be melted to help me to the extent of dime2 Inoited Is not . familiar word, but something tells me that you will understand its connection in this sense."
 The occupant stopped writing for a mo. ment and nibbled at the penholder, and he had just taken fresh ink on the per when the man in the doorway cleared hi' | throat and sa6:
 l "I do not ask for money for my phys ical, but for my mental needs. May I con l fldentially bank on donation of 10 cents from this offices While 1 am not at all pressed for time, an early reply on youI part would set conflicting doubts at rest Of course you know what conflicting doubts aref If not, I will cheerfully eI plain"
 The man at the desk laid down hi pen, rose up and quietly approached thu man in the doorway. When he reaohet him, he gently pushed him out Into thu hall, and the door was then closed ant locked. For long minute the man or the outside stood and gazed at the paneli of the door, which had so suddenly shut him out. Then he knelt down, applied his mouth to the koyhole and said:
 "All right, old manl I hoped you woult be imbued with spirit of generosity, but made mistake. Yes, imbued with spirit of generosity, and being you arc suoi blamed mean man I'll soc you in Hall fax before I'll explain to you what imbueS means. "-Detroit Free Press.
Connecticut western news., 1895-11-21
GEE WHIZ ]!
 Hs

Thanksgiving most here aud cold weather coming on very fast apd my clothes sfe getting tain and poor. and think I will take trip to the leading clothiug store in this section and tt my self out with new winter suit, ,yer- coat, etc.
 Yes will go right over to EAST CANAAN, CONN, and see NJ. YANU' SHWETS X co. and rig myself ont, as they sell good goods at extremely low prices, and while I am there will also purchase some of their choice groceries. ' Come right on and we will make you happy and what you will save will buy your Turkey for Thanksgiving which you will enjoy much better than if you had purchased your winter clothing elsew here and paid larger price for the same, out of your hard earned wages.
 If we could, we would present each customer wi,h a nice, large, fat Turkey with his purchase, but our margin is so close that we will allow you to save enough to buy the Turkey yourself.
 Come early and avoid the rush aud we will try and make you happy.
Connecticut western news., 1895-11-21
KENT.

Mrs NJ. l.. Stuart and daughters left town last week for New York. They will spend the winter in Washington, D. O. Mir and Mrs Patrick Finn will occupy . part of their house and take charge during their absence.
 Miss Cora Benedict has been visiting among her young friends here
 Miss Mary Hopsoo is spending some time in New London
 Miss Mary Gibbs is in Bridgeport for Q few weeks.
 Mrs M J. Waldron, of New Milford, is visitiog relatives iu this village.
 Mrs J. s. Robertson ard daughter, of Ansonia, are guests of Mrs Robertson s mother. Mrs M J. Watson
 Mir and Mrs R. Frlsbie, who have been absent for two or more months, re- turned home from Branford on Friday last It is pleasant to see their house open once again and their reflector sending it's bright light out far into the street these dark nights. and to know also that Mrs Frisbie has returned much improved in health
 James Palmer, of Branford, is the guest of Mir and Mrs Frisbie
 John Slosson has nearly recovered from recent illness, and is able to ride out.
 Mrs Lucy Hall, who has been quite ill and partially helpless from shock of paralysis. is recovering slowly.
 Luther Eaton is confined to his home with illness
 The ladies of the Cong1 society will meet ct the parsonage on Friday after noon of this week to consider the ques. ton of orkauizing an old fashioned sew. ing society ,or series of church sociables or something of the kind to stir uI moro of the spirit of sociability among tho members.
Connecticut western news., 1895-11-21
The Children Ran Away.

Two little wanderers (s boy and girl,
 aged about 10 and 12) came down the railroad one day last week and were accosted by the railroad fence builders just above Ashley Falls as to their journey and destination. The travellers said they were going to Torriugton to see their mother, had left their grand. mother in Housatonic. One of the workmen suggested their taking the cars at Ashley Falls and going the re- mainder of their journey by rail. This they agreed to and the workman came to the station with them and while they were waiting for the 5 p. m. train Mir Tripp autographed to the friends left in Housatonic and when the expected train came the children were surprised to see their uncle, who took them to the Ferris House. gave them a supper and later boarded the 7.3O train, taking them north instead of south, to their grandmother instead of to their mother, who the uncle said WAS dead. The children claimed that their grand m other was unkind to them and that they would run away again If taken back.
Connecticut western news., 1895-11-21
AN ELOPEMENT 1!

Sheriff Chopper was called upon last week Tuesday evening to assist MT Uager from Winchester, Conn.,, in fin3- ing his wife and little adopted daughter. who had taken French leave" Mir and Mrs Unger drove from their home in Winchester to Torrington and while he was attending to some business tran ssction Mrs Unger wheeled about" and drove home, where a man (whom she had hired to assist her) with the little daughter had one-horse wagon load of household goods Sewing machine, pictures, etc. J ready for flight. and with this load, span of ponies and carnage. the three started en route for Hudson.N Y. Between Clayton and Ashley Falls they got on the wrong road, but, meeting a Mir Curtis, were soon righted and stopped just north of Ashley Falls to feed their horses by u @ roadside. The husband discovering the absence of his wife. procured livery team at Torrington, drove to his home. and realizing the game being played on him started in pursuit. Just east of Ashley Falls he stopped at house to inquire if the fugitives had been seen. and it happened that he inquired of the same Mir Curtis who had directed. his wife when on the wrong road about an hour before. Mir Unger then went di- rectly to Ashley Falls putting his horse in the hotel barn to rest, and he. with Mir Chopper, driver and fresh horses, again started in pursuit, overriding the fugitives near the "big elm." just south of Sheffield. As soon as they saw they were caught the man jumped from the wagon and ran off across lots and has not been seen eince. The woman re- quired a deal of coaxing and some threatening before she would consent to return to Ashley Falls. The night was spent at the Ferris House and in the morning the matter was compromised between husband and wife. she taking the two teams and household goods with which she had started and quietly going on her way toward Hudson. The little girl drove the one horse with load, while the wife drove ponies and carriage and the poor forlorn husband wended his way back to the farm to care for the COWS, pigs and poultry. which she had given him in return for his goods and cbattles, which she had con6scated. Such is life. Next?
Connecticut western news., 1895-11-21
SPEAK KINDLY TO THE ERRING

There is nothing more beautiful in the sight of Heaven, than a family, where the affections of the heart flow out to each other; where the happiness of one is the happiness of all; where the misery of one is the misery of all. How de- lightful to see families under every cir cumstance cling together and strive to mitigate each others woes. If n mem- Der errs, kindly forgive him. pardon his faults, and not by coldness and wither- ing contempt. crush one whom you have loved, and who still loves you, and in this unkind manner lead others to do the same. Remember who has made us to differ. and be thankful if you have escaped the snare of the fowler. Is thy brother incorporate; does he love the flowing bowl; does be frequent the banDts of vice; does it pain, or only mor- tify you? If the former, and you wish to reclaim your brother. take his for your example, and great will be your re- ward.
 Edward P. was an only son. his mother widow. He had one sister whom he loved as his own soul, and she returned it all with uudying affection. He was drawn aside; he fell; his cbarac. ter and reputation were fearfully tar. nished. His sister went to him in his sober moments. went alone, took his hand. and looked him kindly in the face, said in melting accents, My brother my dear, dear brother; we are all liable to err. You have done wrong, very wrong; but cannot cease to love you There Is the same nearnesss the same tie. the same desthless union still exist ing, that ever bound us together. You have, it Is true, done exceedingly wrong, and if. you persist in your down ward course, will ruin both body and soul. This your own reason tells you is true. Now, my dear brother, fol once, listen to me. Notwithstanding all your aberrations,you are my brother still, my mothers son; once, the prid, and joy of 8 father, who slumbers in bi
 lowly bed. love you. and would al most, yea. quite die to save you. NJ, mothers heart is breaking, she is dying daily; you love her, she knows it; know you love me. Now, my dea
 brother, return; be yourself again; tb' past shall never be named. cur hearth stone shall again be made the centre o
 happiness; the fire will gleam as bright ly. the lights as brilliantly; the smile O joy will return, all as formerly. Come be man again, forget yourself, forge the past-come to us. my brother, fo We cannot live without you"
 A sisters love conquered. sister love reclaimed. Edward P. is happ. man. a prominent member of society
 the father of Q lovely family, and hs ono of the finest women of the age fo his wife. Were this more frequent, practised, how many would be saved , how often would Paradise be regsined How would Heaven smile upon th
 children of disobediepce! How oftel
 do we see families rent aud torn assun
 der by will. unbending, unyieldin
 will A false kind of delicacy assume a superior love of virtue, s'purity c mInd, tbat cannot stoop to raise falle brother or sister, but turns away, an
 by cold neglect and whitening scorn blast and extinguish the last spark c , affection. c.P. B.
Connecticut western news., 1895-11-21
W EST CORNW ALL.

Mrs R NJ. Hubbard and family have gone to Sandusky, Ohio, to spend the winter.
 Harry Rogers was quite severel ? burned on the face and right arm with small bag of powder that he under took to burn up last week.
 Mrs R. K. Wheeler returned home to Pawling. N r., this week
 Rev B. NJ Wright, of Kent, preach ed here last Friday evening.
 Mrs E. H. Dean is on the sick list al this writing.
 Mrs Noah Rogers and son Harry have gone to Bridgeport to spend the winter
 Brewster Hubbard will attend schoc in Clinton this winter
 Mir and Mrs T S. Gold visited friends in Hartford and vicinity last week.
 There's wholesale slaughter in prices at the millinery rooms in pattern hats cloaks, capes, etc. No such bargains offered for miles around. The sale con tinues through November.
Connecticut western news., 1895-11-21
NORFOLK.

At meeting of the Sunday school teachers held at Mr DePeu's, it was de- cided to devote one half hour each Fri day evening after prayer meeting to special study of the Sunday school les. son, instead of the normal course pur- sued last winter
 The annual sale of the pews at the Congregational church took place Mon day P. m
 Prof Fry, of Winsted. was in town Monday, his headquarters being al Winsted Optical works now.
 Prof Loomis, of New Haven normal school. lectured at the Center school house on Saturday D. m. on "Practical Geology"
 Miss L A Norie, of Brooklyn, N ' is holding rehearsals at the Town Hal every afternoon after school, for hel operetta ''The Gypsy Festival" wbicl she is to give here next Monday eve ming and with which she has met sucl universal success in large towns anC cities. Miss Lila Johnson will appeal as the countess, Eddie Devine as tho count, Rosa Johnson as the queen Bessie Landon as the fortune teller She is boarding with Mrs H. B. Knapp while here.
 Mrs T H Beardsley and daughters Aura and Alice, are to go to BostoI for the winter this week Saturday. Mir and Mrs Green and daughter, Mis- N. Y this week.
 Several from here attended the Hors' Show in New York Dr Dennis receiv ed two prizes on his Hackneys whicl are kept at "'Tamarack Lodge" hi summer home here Mrs Jerusha Richards, who died a her nephew's. Grove Gaylord's, il Southfield on Thursday of last weel had lived with Mir T. H. Bennett O this place as housekeeper until he health failed, when she moved to M Gaylord's, where she has had the bes of care and kindness extended to he in her last days.
 Mir Maloney, of Ct. Barrington,i is i'm proving his tenement house here b. placing the Lake Wangum water in tn house, painting and otherwise improv ing outside.
 Officer P. J. O'Connell arreste Thomas Dunn in New Britain an brought him before Justice Crissey O Saturday where he pleaded guilty t theft at G. T. Johnson's store abou one year ago, when he escaped from tn officers at Mir Crissey's house He WE placed under $500 bonds which wer not furnished and he was taken t Litchfeld
 The ladies Home Missionary societ meet at the chapel Friday p. m. at thre o'clock.
Connecticut western news., 1895-11-21

The town of North East, N. r., Mil lArton) provided food and lodging to one hundred and twenty tramps during the past year. That town has now evident ly .'soured" on tramps. The Millerton Telegram says, .'The town board has is- sued notices which read: sTramps take notice. Any tramp within the limits of this town applying to the overseer oi the poor for help will be at once arrest cd and punished to the full extent oi the law"
Connecticut western news., 1895-11-21

The Shakers have made a great hit Their Digestive Cordial is said to be the most successful remedy for stomach troubles ever introduced. It immediate ly relieves all pain and distress after eating. builds up the feeble system and makes the weak strong.
 The fact is, foods properly digestsd are better than so called tonics. The Cordial not only contains food already digested, but is digester of other foods. Food that is not digested does more harm than good. People who use the Cordial insure the digestion of what food they eat and in this way get the benefit from it and grow strong.
 The little pamphlet which the Shak- ers have sent druggists for free distri- button, contain much interesting in formation on the subject of dyspepsia.
 LaxOl is not a mixture of drugs. II is nothing but Castor Oil made palat.
Connecticut western news., 1895-11-21
DISCOVERY SAVED HIS LIFE

MT G. Caillouette, Druggist, Beavers vile. Ill, says: "To Dr Kings New Discovery l owe my life. Was taken with La Grippe and tried all the physi clans for miles about. but of no avail and was given up and told I could not live. Having pr Kings New Discoy- cry in my store I sent for bottle and began it's use and from the first dose began to get better, and after using three bottles was up and about again. It is worth it's weight in gold. We won't keep store or house without 1t. T Get Q free trial at W. H. Camps Drug Store.
Connecticut western news., 1895-11-21

Messrs 0. F Moore and O., of Ne l: berg, Ore, says: We sell more of Cham berlain's Cough Remedy than all others put together, and it alYays gives satisfaction Mir J. F. Allen, Fox. Ore |, says: "I believe Chamberlain's Cough Rem sdy to be the best have handled. Y" Mir w. Fl. Hitchcock. Columbus, Wash . says: "Chamberlain's Cough Remedy sells we'll and is highly praised by all who use it." For sale by druggists and dealers everywhere.
Connecticut western news., 1895-11-21
General Mnrketa

NEW YORK, Nov. l9.-FLOUR-State and western quiet but steady; city mills patents, SLl01435 winter patents. s3.50d3 70; city mills clears, s494-l0. winter straights, S3.3013.4O.
 WHEAT-No. 3 red opened easier on cable news, but rallied later on good clearances and local covering; May. o7ssG67 e-lSc.; December, AssD84 1l-l6.
 CORNING. quiet. but firm on unsettled weather; May, sossc.; December, 854c.
 oATS-No. ruled quiet but steady with corn; May, 25lSc.; track, white, state 24G2sc. P0RK-Dull: new mess, se.761l0s5; fam fly, sll.50Gl2
 LARD-Steady; prime western steam. s6.s5. BUTTER Steady: state dairy, lbQ2lc.: state creamery, 171b22Mc-
 CHEESE-Quiet; state, large, 749loc.; small. Tsl9llc.
 EGGS-Steady; state and Pennsylvania, 2so n6c-: western, 2lGbs3l<c-
 SUGAR-Raw firm; fair refining. sc.; cen. trffuga. s6 test, Sssc.; refined quiet; crushed b1tc.: powdered, <74c.
 TuRPENrINE-Dull at a80ssISc.
 MOLASSES-Quiet New Orleans, so0ssc.
Connecticut western news., 1895-11-21
SALISBURY.

Mrs E. B. Sanford is away for a few weeks to visit friends,
 nev Mir Hubbard, of Goshen, preach ed in Congregational church Sunday.
 Charles Whitbeck, of Litchfield, spent Sunday with friends here.
 A wonderland for those desiring hats, is the new store which is open in O. w. Plummer's store, where you can get your hats in all the latest styles at wholesale prices, both soft and stiff. Come and see us. we will use you we'll wheth- CT you purchase or not. White & Rus. sell, agents.
Connecticut western news., 1895-11-21
HUN rsvILLE ana SOUTH CANAAN

NJ. A. Hanchett, of Orange, N. J. and G. M Hauchett. of Bridgeport, have been at their home in this place during the past week, called here ny the seri ous illness of their mother. Mrs Annie HanchstL Mrs Hanchett is recovering; her friends being confident that in a short time she will be about ss usual.
 Miss Patty A Dean has been qaite sick during the past few days but is i'm proving.
 During the past week J. H Flakes had the misfortune to bs thrown from his wagon by which he was injured se- verely. He is, however, able to be about also attending to his dutles as miller.
 Fl. P. Morse and daughter, Helen, have returned from their trip which covered about three weeks, and extend. ing principally through Greene Oo., N. Y. They report delightful time, Mir Morse especially enjoy ing the haunts oI his boyhood.
 Fifteen members of the Y. P. s. O E from this place attended the meeting oi the Housatopic Union in Sharon. They report the largest and one of the most interesting sessions ever held by the Union.
 Mir Elmore Dickinson deserves the prize for successful calf f-fatting, having recently marketed one which tipped the scarles at 43O lbs.
 MT and Mrs Newman Hungerford, oi Hartford. spent little time last week in this place, calling upon old friends and patrons. MT Hungerford is travel ing Agent for the Blodgett X Clapp Co.,, of Hartford.
 Tobacco raisers have been taking ad vantage of the mild damp weather oi the past week to strip their tobacco. They report the crop as in fine condi ton.
 An interesting business meeting wa. held Tuesday evening Nov. 12. at the home of Mir and Mrs R. P. Pendleton Miss Fl. Willard NJ. 0. Dean and O. E Chase were appointed committee tt nominate officers for the coming si, months beginning Jan. l.