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Connecticut western news., 1895-04-11
GREAT HARRINGTON.

The Young Mems Christian Associa- ton in this village now has 162 mem bers, of which 28 are juniors.
 The selectmen have called a special town meeting for April 27. The most important question to come before the meeting is the enlargement of the Town Hall, so as to have room for the pnblic library and various town offices. There are number of different opinions re- garding the proposed addition to the Town Hall and strong feeling that the library building should be located else where or in other words stand alone. The surrender of General Lee. 80 years ago Tuesday, was observed Tn the evening by D. c. Anderson Grand Army post; the Woman's Relief Corps, the Sons of Veterans and the public in general. Col Jacob Temple, of West | Virginia, delivered an eloquent address in relation to the histonc event above mentioned. -.....
 A new house ia being built for Michael Kelley on Cottage street. | Col. W. l.. Brown has presented the Parish Aid Society of the Episcopal church with S250. which will be applied on the rectory debt.
 The engagement is announced of Ed ward J. Van IIennep, for several years principal of the Selgwick Institute. and Miss Alice N. Shead, teacher in the public schools. of this village. Miss Shead is daughter of Luke Shead, of West Stockbridge, formerly of this town.
 The Farmers market day association will hold an auction sale of horses and cattle at the Miller House yard Satur- day. A car load of horses will be sent up by New York parties.
 John Garner, contractor, of Pitts. field, has had several men at work in the removal of the old house on the Miller House lot to Evans Brothers re. gently purchased lot on Rosseter street
 The annual meeting of the Fire dis trict will be held tomorrow afternoon at the Town Hall. There is nothing out of the ordinary line of business tc come before the meeting.
 The body of Elizabeth Gorham who died at Mt Vernon, N. Y, last Thursday, was brought to this village and buried Saturday in the Water St cemetery. Her father several yeart ago kept the old Gorham Tavern. The deceased, who is cousin of other Cor hams Tn town, was the owner of tht house on Castle street, occupied by Mi Parrish.
 William Bunnell, who resides in tho Mrs John Wadsworth house at New Marlboro, came here Friday afternoon and had finger amputated by Dl Samuel Camp, assisted by his brother Dr Charles Camp, of Canaan. Mir Bun nell had his finger smashed several day, previous by tackle block falling on it
 Henry NJ. Whiting, youngest son o the late Druggist F. T. Whiting, aftel slowly failing in health for severn weeks died Sunday night. He wa, born in this village Feb. 10 1863. Ht was married seven years ago to Mis-, Alice Hull, of Lebanon, N. r., wh, survives with two young daughters Amy and Ruth. The deceased wal educated in public schools; Sedgwich Institute and Rochester business college He is survived by brother. J Fred Whiting successor of F. T. Whiting in drug business, and by a sister Mir Clarence Freeman. The funeral wal attended from the Episcopal church Tuesday at p m. Rev Dr Hartley officiating.
Connecticut western news., 1895-04-11
THURSDAY. APRIL II, 1895
LEGISLATIVE NOTES.

Governor Coffin has signed the bill abolishing days of grace, making notes falling due on a legal holiday payable on the next succeeding business day, and providing for the closing of banks at noon on Saturdays. These provisions go into effect Juns l. 1895. and the pro- visions relating to the time of payment of notes apply to notes dated after April 2, 1S95. the time of signing the act.
 The bill to prohibit killing any kind of game in this state until Nov. I, 1897. vas reported unfavorably by the com mittee on agriculture, also the bill for the payment of . bounty on foxes and other wild animals. These bills were rejected in the House under suspension of the rules.
 The bill establishing town court in Norwalk was passed in the Senate with m amendment that it should rot be- come law unless approved by the people of Norwalk at a regular town meeting. Senator Warner opposed the amendment as establishing 8 bad pre- cedent.
 An act appropriating s5.0OO for sal aries and expenses of Storrs Agricultur- al College was passed.
Connecticut western news., 1895-04-11
BOARD OF CHARITIES.
Lawyer Nickerson Says That It Needs
 10 be Abolished.
Hartford Post, April 9.l

Lawyer Nickerson Says That It Needs
 10 be Abolished.
 Hartford Post, April 9.l
 The hearing on the bills for the abol- ishment of the state board of charities was continued to-day before the com mittee on humane institutions. Lawyer Nickerson, of Cornwall, made an argu- ment claiming that when commission fell into the condition in which it abus- ed its rights by it's conduct, it should be abolished. He referred particularly to the attack upon the E,st Canaon family which he said was among the most reputable in the state and so vouched for by leading representatives of northwest Connecticut.
 No board, he said, which went out for inspection of state institutions and then peddled scandals in the public pl ess deserved to exist. He claimed that the statements made through the press by the board as to the East Ca naan family, the alleged baby farming place, were in the majority false. Over one-half of the children there were of school age. The matron of the institu- tion is an authorized visitor of the in stitutions of Litchfeld county and children are sent to the East Canaan home by the Litchfield county commis. sioners.
Connecticut western news., 1895-04-11
LAK E WILLIE.

Gardner Barnet, of Winchester Gen. ter, was here last week to visit his brother Henry who has been confined to the house for the past month with sciatic rheumatism but is now slowly improving.
 c. Hauck. our creamery proprietor, was here the best part of last week. He has MT Schall. of New York city, in charge of the creamery now in place of George Finn.
 Benjamin Cleaveland has a very sick child, the baby, which was at the point of death all last week with spinal menin- gitis. It is now (Tuesday) considered out of danger.
 Mrs Bates arrived home from New York city, where she spent the winter with her son, Alonzo.
 Prof Buehler, of the Hotchkiss School, occupied the pulpit last Sunday morning at the NJ. B. church in the ab sence of tue pastor at the conferences Rev Mir Buehler preached an eloquent practical sermon from the text, Corin- thians IV,A5.
 Miss Rose Day, of the New Britain State Normal School, came home Mon day to spend the Easter vacation witl her parents and many friends,
 Burton Hines, formerly foreman o the knife factory here. died at New Haven last Saturday, aged about 6( years. His funeral took place last Mon day. This sad intelligence was receiv ed by JohE L.. Merwin. We had severe thunder shower here Tuesday evening.
Connecticut western news., 1895-04-11
CLAYTON.

A family by the name of Taylor, from New Britain, Conn, now occupy Mrs Shultz' red house vacated hy Hiram Curtis. Mir Taylor is employed by the White Brick & Terra Gotta Go.
 Wallace Bentley's brother Dwight assists him in the blacksmith shop.
 We believe it is finally decided that Edward Ferry will remain in Prof. Boisse's house, and Monroe will stay with them and work out by the day when Prof does not need him.
 The auction sale of the late Harriet Rood's property came off last Thursday. The real estate was bought by her son, Byron Rood,
 Mrs Charles Upton has over fifty chickens now, and twenty-seven hens now setting.
 Theophilus Houghtaling has taken Mrs Harriet Sisson's farm near Harts- vile. His son George goes with him. James Mosely now occupies the house vacated by them in Konkapot.
 The changes in Hadsell street are as follows: Mir Tucker has gone into James Leffingwell's tenement; James Allen into Joseph Couch's house vaca- ted by Tucker; Charles Hart into Har- vey Perkins house vacated by Allen and Wm. Mansir into Augustus Rhoades' tenement vacated by Hart, and will work for MT Rhoades.
 Tuesday morning the Konkapot river was the highest we have seen it in many months.
Connecticut western news., 1895-04-11
AUCTION,
Receivers Sale.

Pursuant to ah order of the Superior Court, the undersigned Receiver of the laie Co-partnership of John l.. Washing Co. will sci at public auction at West Cornwall, Conn.,, on Wednesday,. April 17th, 1895 at 10 o'clock Il. m. the following described personal prop cry belonging to the estate of said late Co., partnership, viz:
 dynamo, vat and nickel anodes. 31 polish ing wheels, 10 arbors, 2 hard buffs, lot of bel'- ing, lS wood pulleys, iron pulleys, shafting, drill machine, 8 tumbling barrels. platform scales, lot of standards for polishing wheels, circular saw and table, lot of hammers, wrenches, saws, drills, and other tools, in- jectors for boiler, safe letter press, set brass patterns for cast iron shears, set brass patterns for steel laid shears, set brass patterns for timers shears, 1 barrel machine pil, oil tank half barrel shear Japan, lot of shear rivetl, bolts for timers shears, shear racks, shear stamps, pump and pipe, lot of stock for paper boxes, lot planed pine boards, lot of tins for japauning shears. 8 emery wheels, lot of supplies for nickel plating, and uther articles used in the manufacture of shears.
 Dated at West Cornwall this 18th day of March, 1895.
 FRANK B. Woop, Receiver.
Connecticut western news., 1895-04-11
PREACHERS DIDN'T PAY.
And ThoAxn He Wasn't One He Got
 Through.

Through.
 This is about m exceedingly genial, middle aged, suburban gentleman who was driving n party of young people to the depot. They had spent the day par taking of his hospitalities. Jogging along during little interval of silence, all eyes spied straight ahead one of those long, awkward looking poles that span so many country roadways, slowly lifting its skel- etonlike length toward the sky.
 Say, MT. -," observed one of the party, "don't they let good looking people through that gate freef"
 Not quite" he laughed good naturetl' ly. Wed all have to be preachers in the bargain to get past that lynx eyed old fel- low at the gate yonder; but, speaking of preachers, reminds me that I did pose as one once and fooled the old gatekeoper royalty.
 "How did I do itS We'll, 1t was when I was drummer and selling goods around through country towns in these parts I was going through one of these old gates, and slowed 1p bit and asked of the old fellow at the door:
 "'Ah, my friend, do preachers pay to go through your gataf
 "sNo, sir, sad he, and with profound obeisance he waved me on and backed into his little room.
 "well, after that I passed through some eight or ten times, when one day he ac- costed me as l drove up.
 '' Good day, sir, he said. What church do you preach at, sir, may l askf'
 E. 'None, my good fellow-none,' re- piled.
 .whatl Didn't you tell me you were a preacherr said he.
 No said. I only asked you fl preachers had to pay. was just little curious to know. Well, you should have seen that old fellow s face as it dawned upon him where the joke came in. Yes, l always paid after that "-Cincinnati Trihnne.
Connecticut western news., 1895-04-11
KENT.

Nelson Watson is at home from Ches- shire school for short vacation.
 Miss Annie Gibbs has returned home from New York.
 Peter Wohiers, a painter and paper hanger by trade, has moved from Sher- man to Kent Furnace. ......
 Oliver Frear, who has been working in W. H. Stuart's blacksmith shop for the past year, has gone to New Milford. Mir Stuart intends to run his shop him. self
 Miss Martha Lane is spending some time in Bridgeport.
 J. F. Gibbs has just purchased and placed in the Hall, a fine piano. With this valuable addition, there should be more entertainments in the hall
 The Young Mems literary club has disbanded.
 A Whist club has been recently or ganized which very much interests a number of the young people. They meet every Wednesday evening.
 The Fellowship meeting held at Cong'l church Thursday. April 4, at 3 30 p. m was we'll attended. A large part of the churches in the conference was represented, and the meeting prov ed an interesting and instructive one. A lunch was served in the parlors. The visitors returned to thelr various homes by the 6 36 train north.
 A Mallory, of Bulls Bridge, has gone into the meat business and made his first trip through this village, in new white covered wagon, Saturday last.
 To the regret of many friends, Rev W. F. Bielby has rendered his resigna- tion to St. Andrews Episcopal society. It has been accepted and he officistes in that church, as it's rector, for the last time on Easter Sunday. He has ac- cepted call to the rectorship of a church in Greenbush, (Albany) and will move his family there about May 1st.
Connecticut western news., 1895-04-11
HIM E ROCK.

Whooping cough has appeared among the children.
 W. E. Yale spent Sunday at Danbury with friends.
 The Card Family will sing in the Ca sino this (Thursday) evening.
 Ladies' sewing society meet at the Ca sino this (Thursday) afternoon.
 The lecture by Col. Jacob Temple on Friday evening, 9th inst, was enjoyed by those who attended.
 Edward Howe, of Unionville, was in town over Friday and Saturday of last week.
 Frederick Judd returned Sunday from Kausas where he has spent the winter
 The hotel is being treated by painters and cleaners this week.
 Schools began on Monday after a week s recess. -.
 John Ensign, of Huntington, West Va, is in town at s. F. Ensign's.
Connecticut western news., 1895-04-11
nIsTRICT of Salisbury ss. Probate Court

nIsTRICT of Salisbury ss. Probate Court, U April 9th, 1885,,
 Estate of Sarah $. Landon, late of Salisbury in said district, deceased
 Upon the application of William B. Perry, administrator of said estate praying that an order may be granted him to sell the interest of said deceased in the following real estate situated in said Salisbury. The first parcel contains about so acres of land with house and other buildings thereon standing and lies on the easterly side of the highway lead ing from Amesville to Sugar Hill, bounded northerly by the lands of Frank How'd and others, easterly by lands of Frank II. Reed southerly by lands of the Housatonic R. R. Company, and westerly by lands of Catharine Landon. lands of David Bloomer, and by said highway. The second parcel is situated on said Sugar Hill snd Is bounded north by lands of David Boomer, lands of Frank How'd and others east by lands of David Boomer, south by lands of George Botsford and westerly by lands of Joseph Wickwire, containing ten acres more or less. as per application on file more fully appears, 1t is
 0rdered-That said application be heard and determined at the Probate Offlce in Salis- bury in said district on the 20th day of April A. D. 1895, at ten o'clock in the fore noon. and that notice of the pendency of said application and of tho time and place of hearing thereon be given by publishing the ame once in soma newspaper having a cir culation in said district.
 Attest, DONALD T. WARNER, Judge.
Connecticut western news., 1895-04-11
FALLS vILLAGE.


 Dr Charles II. Lewis. musical direc- tor of the Conn. Literary Institution. of Suffield, was guest at Dr F. 5 Skiff's for few days last week.
 Miss Edith Brown, of Lee, Mass, was a guest at B. Owens over Sunday.
 John Bartell. of Ore Hill, is outside clerk for the G, W. H. Co.
 Robins, bluebirds, phoebes, black birds, meadow larks and ground chippie birds have arrived and make melody in the early morning hours.
 Two individuals of Jewish proclivi- ties arrived in town last week and are conducting a sale of ready made cloth ing in the room occupied by the shoe maker.
 Thomas Fraser. who has been attend ing school at "Hillhouse," New Haven is spending his vacation with friends here
 J.G Whitaker. foreman of the ma chine shop, has taken the position of foreman of the round house in New Haven, and Ivanhoe Lyman now has full charge of the motive department here
 Mrs Griswold has moved from the Decker house into the Watts store building S,las Knickerbocker, of Canaan, in- terviswed several acquaintances at the clothing store Saturday. Rev Hanna will deliver an "Easter" sermon next Sunday morning, and ser vices including concert will be held iu the evening.
 The G. w. Hall Co., are mp to the times in new dress goods, as for instance before purchasing look over their large and varied stock of hosiery, shirt waists and calico wrappers. They have a large stock to select from.
 William R. Hnbbell has purchased a building lot on Prospect street, below ' F. F. Barnum's, of G. w. Hall and will soon erect house thereon. The Hunt school have vacation of one week.
 Mrs J. H. Belden entertained the whist club Tuesday evening. Always something new in jewelry and choice articles for gifts at G. V. Cap ron's. It's great place also to buy fine and reliable watches.
 The Congregational Church sent ten dollars for the sufferers in the drouth stricken portion of Nebraska. | The Housatonic river rose fast Mon- day morning and at noon it was two feet higher than at five o'clock. | The play After the Ball" notwith- standing the stormy evening of Monday drew a good house, and all who attend ed hope the company will return again during the spring.
 Two tramps were arrested here Sun- day on suspicion of their being the ones who burglarized in Canaan the previous night, but as nothing could be found ss proof they were released.
 The South Canaan meadows were GOV cred with water Tuesday and overflow ed the road near Sidney Morris. | Robert Merriman will move to Lime Rock next week.
 Mrs O. w. Hanna received dispatch Sunday announcing the sudden death of her father at South Hampden. Conn. MT and Mrs Hanna started for that point Monday morning.
 Charlie Geodale finished his clerkship with Geo. Frink Tuesday. and has &C., cepted situation with Druggist G. T. Johnson, at Norfolk, where he will go next week.
 l Ten shares National Iron Bank stock must be sold quick; no reasonable offer refused. Address, E. Room 13, Sth floor 35 Wall St.. New York city.
Connecticut western news., 1895-04-11
NORFOLK.

The Rev Mir DePeu gave a very in teresting discourse on Palm Sunday on the "Triumphal entry into Jerusalem" taking for his text Luke XIX, 39. The church was adorned with palms.
 Miss Mary Eldridge has returned from New York improved iu health.
 Mrs Nancy Thompson, who suffered paralytic shock last week, Is somewhat better.
 The funeral of Mrs Helen Lawrence was held from the residence of her SOD, William Lawrence. on Friday of last week. the Rev MT DePeu officiating.
 Dr Lusk, who purchased farm ill the south part of the town, is to sail for Europe and leaves his farm under the supervision of Mir Merchant, of that part of the town.
 First Selectman Grant has purchased Il fine bay horse of Edward Higgins, of this place.
 Miss Marcella Morgan has returned from New York.
 George Muuson has been spending Q weeks vacation with his parents in Sheffield, Mass. ....
 George Spencen of the Beardsley House, Winsted, has secured the servi- ces of Eddie Camp as errsnd boy.
 The Misses Sara Hollister and Anna Myer returned to Bradford and Miss May Seymour to Holyoke this week.
 Plumber A. l.. Brown has removed from Murphy's block to his shop on Railroad street.
 Landlord Stevens has had numerous applications for renting and selling.
 Burton DeBell, who met with such good success as agent for his washing machine. has now started on the road as agent for spiral egg carrier.
 Mrs Frank Writings sister, Miss Pal mer. is spending few days with her.
 Robert Van Deusen. of Ct Barring ington, was in town last week to attend the funeral of Miss Lawrence
 s D. Garfield has been spending a few days as a guest of friends in Housa- tonic, Mass.
 w. P. Lawrence has rented his house on Maple avenue to Mrs H. E South mayne, of Hartford, for the summer months.
 George Clark, of Winsted, Fla, is visiting his brother, Myron N. Clark. Caul and Thompson are having quite an extensive business in the horse clip ping trade.
 Several from here attended the funer- al of Miss Burke, of Winsted, Tuesday morning.
Connecticut western news., 1895-04-11
sH EFFI ELD.

The annual meeting of the Congregs- tional Church for the renting of seats and other business for the year will be held next Saturday afternoon.
 Miss Alice B. Sage left Monday for Lyons. Ia., to attend the funeral of her cousin, Mrs David Joyce, in that city.
 Mrs Mary Cassidy. having been in feeble health long time. died at her home here last Monday morning. Funeral yesterday.
 Services held in Christ Church every day through this week. Good Friday service at 10 30 a. m.
 MT and Mrs Leonard Futile and son, who have spent the winters for several years past in Winona, Mss, have come to occupy their cottage again in this village.
 The new member of the school board chosen by the selectmen Is Mrs Mary E Cowles.
 The sad news came on Monday morn ing by telegram of the passing away of Mrs David Joyce at her home in Loyns. Ia., Sunday morning She has many relatives and friends here who will sympathize with the afflicted family, who are now doubly Iereaved, the husband and father having died only four months ago. At that time her health was not good and when this great affliction carle the nervous system was prostrated and with heart trouble she failed rapidly.
Connecticut western news., 1895-04-11
w EST CURNW ALI.

Agent Powell will move into the cot tage this week.
 Dr J. D. Gold and wife, of Bridge port, were home last Tuesday to attend the wedding of Miss Adele Smith. daughter of Walter Smith. to Mir Good win, of Litchfield Rev J. H. Pierpont performed the ceremony in an admira- ble manner.
 A complete surprise was given Miss Mabel Harrison last Thursday evening by number of her friends. One of the most enjoyable features of the eve hing was stirring of hot maple sugar. which was great treat for all.
 Come one, come all, and examine the fine stock of horses and cattle at Coch- rane Bros.
 Another invoice of hats from the city, for Easter, opened to-day at the empor- ium; right in touclI with the great me- tropolis. Let DO lady fail to come and see the grand display of city -trimrl ed millinery. It is worth the inspection of all, as no such assortment of high class goods are shown in the country at prices so low. Everyone is delighted thus far with the tasteful exhibition.
Connecticut western news., 1895-04-11

% styles of Colored Silks from soc. to S1.25 per yard. If you want a new silk waist don't wait, you can get better styles now than later.
 Dress Ginghams 6sc. a yd. Dress Ginghams worth 16c. a yd. for 11Ic. a yard.
 Our "Plissis" at 121c. and lsc. a yard are the novelties of the season.
 Easter Kid Gloves.
 Ladies' fast black regular made Hose, two pair for 25c. 1Sc, 20 and 25c. a pair.
 A complete line of Ladies' Wraps.
 We are showing the most complete line of Carpets, Rugs, Mattings and Curtains in this section.
Connecticut western news., 1895-04-11
DISTRICT of Salisbury ss. Probate Court,

nISTRICT of Salisbury ss. Probate Court, U April 6, 1895
 Estate of Robert A. Frink late of Salisbury in said district, deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the District of Salisbury hath limited and allowed six months from date hereof for the creditors of said Estate to exhibit their claims for settle meEt. Those who neglec. to present their accounts, properly attested, within said time, will be debarred a recovery. All persons in- debted to said Estate are requested to make immediate payment 10
 GEoRGE E. FRISK, Administrator. P. O. address Falls Village, Conn,