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The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-07-12

Inquiries are coming in from several
Puget Sound yachtsmen concerning the
regatta and there is now no doubt that
the harbor will be full of beautiful and
shapely sailing craft from surrounding
ports. Steps are being taken not only
to inform all likely visitors concerning
the regatta, but TO give them some details
of the extent and excellent qualities of
Astora's sailing course, which is un-
equalled on the coast.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-07-12

In very short time the old stranded
San Pedro, In front OF Victoria harbor,
will again be the scene of wrecking oper-
atoms which VIII be conducted on an
entirely different plan from any hitherto
adopted. The next effort to clear
Brotchie ledge Of its cumbersome burden
viii not be to float the ship. for such an
undertaking would now be impossible.
The ships back has long since been
broken, and the submerged portion Of It
as It was when she foundered. has been
broken away and settled as Ear down as
Lt ever will For q time after the ship
broke IN two hopes were buoyant that
all would soon disappear and the electric
Connecticut western news., 1895-09-26
HUN rsvILLE ana SOUTH CANAAN

After several weeks stay with relatives and friends hereabouts, MT and Mrs N.. c. Wickwire and daughter have return ed to their home in Goodlahd, Ind.
 Under the auspices of the EpwUrth League of the M. F Church at Falls Village, 8 clambake was held at 0. E Hanchett's Thursday afternoon and eve- ming, Sept. 12. The grounds were fill ed with guests, number being present from out of town. The occasion will be remembered as most enjoyable. while the receipts replenished the treasury to . good amount.
 Mrs Harriet Hillyer, of Winsted, has been the guest of friends here for few days past.
 Mrs Belle Monroe, of New York city. and Mrs O. E. Vendover, of Waterbury, at 0 E. Hanchett's; Mrs Chas. Phillips, of New Haven, and Mrs Helen Morris, of East Canaan, at s w. Morria'; Mrs Jane Howe, of Cheshire, at H Yale's; i; J. F. Willard and wife, of Cleveland. O |, at w. w. and W. s. Millard's; and Miss Gertrude Hskes, of Granville, Mass. at Mrs Phebe Flakes are recent arrivals
 Mrs N. Howe has just presented me with beautiful bunch of apple blos- soms, picked from tree growing on their premises.
 Mrs Maria Bates is at the home of her brother, Milton Emmons, where she will remain through the winter. Dr H. Fl. Drake. of Winsted. was a guest at R. Pendleton's short time since
Connecticut western news., 1895-09-26
How it Seems to Die.

Miss Abigail Dodge Gail Hamiltop) is slowly recovering from her severe ill., ness of last spring. and has written an article entitled. '.Iu the Valley of the Shadow of Death It deals with tho thoughts, impressions and feelings of those who are passing over the river. ,"
 She says that she realized the situa- ton when her friends found her lying on the floor in her room at Washington, D. O., and could hear them as they spoke about Der, although apparently she was unconscious. Then came A long blank, that lasted how long she knew not. At times she would partial ly recover consciousness and wonder whether she were dead or not Her brothers, Stanwood and Brown Dodge, both of whom are dead. one of them dy- ing less than a year ago, appeared to her and conversed with naturalness. She sometimes felt that she would like to speak and inquire if she were really in the other world, but found it impos- sible 10 enunciate syllables.
Connecticut western news., 1895-09-26
Fall Meeting, c. l.. A.

The Connecticut Library Association will hold its fall meeting at the David NJ. Hunt Library, Falls Village, Conn.,, Oct. 2. at 2 30 and p. m. The pro- gram is as follows: a-
 Afternoon-Addresso of Welcome, Rev. O. w. Hanna, Falls Village; Response of the President, W. K. Stetson, New Haven. Business Shelves at New Haven, Kate H. Herrick, New Haven Circulation of children's books, Annie B Jackson, North Adams, Mass. Dis cussion: How fully should worn out books which have been catalogued bc replaced Opened by Louise N Car. rington, West Winsted Iutermission.
 Evening Historical sketch of Sco vile Memorial Library. Salisbury, Ct., Mrs. Donald T. Warner. Salisbury. Address. Rev. John DePeu, Norfolk A l.. A Conference at Denver, Col Meetings: Caroline NJ. Hewins, Hart ford; Post Conference trip, Josephine $. Hydrick, Southport.
 Those attending the meeting will be entertained over night if they will send their names to Miss O. Belle Maltbie. librarian, Falls Village, not later than Sept. 80. ....es
Connecticut western news., 1895-09-26
W EST CORN w ALI.

Mrs Wm G. Green, of New Milford, visited at Miss Laura Halls the past week.
 Miss Annie Bassett returned home to New Haven last Saturday.
 Miss Lottie Harrison is going to West Haven to spend few weeks.
 School opened on Monday with Mrs Page as teacher.
 The fall of 1895 will be ushered in at c NJ. Halls millinery opening, on Monday next, with an array of import ed and domestic inery which will cause the ladies' heads 10 blossom. out more beautiful than ever before. The latest colors are the Nackra shades in browns, bluets and Persian designs. A pretty style is the "Princess Bonnie," an ex- tremely large hat trimmed with the Persian edge ribbon, with wide fiariDg bows and several handsome plumes The "Sporting Duchess" with new chenille effects in brim. with "Tam O'Shanter" crown of yellow, with four lovely plumes. is most stylish and charming hat for ayoung lady. The superb little bonnets and small round tnrbans in velvet, with fancy Mer wings, coques and aigrettes give won derfullv striking effects and are the lat est creations of thR city milliners. Al immense line of misses' and children trimmed and untrimmed hats. The pert Bonnie Doon," tams, plush hat and caps of every price and variety Swell sty les in capes, jackets and cloaks A stors, ,fnll of every thing stylish ane fashionable at lowest prices.
Connecticut western news., 1895-09-26
sHAPlNvILLE.

Hon. Henry A. Bishop. of Bridgeport, has resigned from the Mt. Riga club on the island.
 The Card family. of Millerton, N Y, i, gave . delightful concert to an sppre- cistive audience last Thursday evening in our chapel. While Col created mer- siment with his songs.. Mrs Card played '3ae organ. The two small girls captur- sA the audience by their grace and sweetness in voice and music. The proceeds were 624 25
 The Rev E. w. Andrews, who died ct Chicago on the 2d inst, sged 84, oficiated at the wedding of A. J. Spur 45 years ago. Mir Andrews was then ' clergyman and teacher on Cornwall Pl ins and was one of seven clergy men out of the same family. His earthly life was diversified, he having been suc- oeesively mechanic. teacher. lecturer. lawyer, clergy army officer. editor and politician. Only three are living who were at that wedding, w. Spur, Sarah Loring Boardman and the then intereste party.
Connecticut western news., 1895-09-26
Esquire Scutt Tied the Knot.

An interesting wedding party drove into town Monday morning early Sept. I6), and inquired for John Scutt. It was Mir Sheridan Bailey and Miss Maud Reveal of Clayton, Mass, accompanied by their aunt, Mrs Reveal of Salisbury. Mrs Reveal was aunt to both of the young people and she answered all the leading questions pertaining to their family history for them. The young lady at first thought her name was Cur tis but her aunt corrected her and told the Esquire, "Her name is Iveal, Reveal or any kind of name like that"
 The Esquire tied the knot very hard and did it very gracefully. and supple mented say ing, "It is customary for the witnesses to kiss the bride" (Wallie Kaye and the Telegram reporter were the witnesses
Connecticut western news., 1895-09-26
LAX EvILLR.

Chas Neigebauer and his bride arriv- ed here last Saturday from Detroit, Mich, their former home. They are welcomed here by their many new friends who congratulate them and wish them much happiness and joy in their journey through life.
 Every patriotic and public spirited citizen. at this writing Wuesday noon) is busy making preparations to vel come the veterans of the Second Conn. Heavy Artillery, who hold their re. union here Wednesday and Thursday of this week. Three cheers for the Red. White and Blue.
 The Robbins, Burrall &:: Co.'S bank building has been thoroughly repaired and painted, which makes this hand. some edifice look very pretty and at- tractive
 The immense store building which the Holley Knife Go. Is erecting corner Main and Mechanic streets is all enclos. ed and painters are at work painting this magnificent block pure white.
 It is reported that Mir Millmine, ol New York city, who has occupied one of MT Shaw's cottages the past two summers, has purchased of the 5. s Robbins estate the Wildwood cottage and all the land as far as the sucker brook, about 65 acres iu all. Chas Schleifarth's residence ou Bost wick Hill is finished The Judd Bros were the builders. This elegant cot tage is fitted with all the modern i'm provements and will be illuminated with gas. The house has just beer painted and attracts a great deal of at teption ca account of it's unique archi 1 lecture.
 Mrs Polly Reed. who has been yer. l i'll all last week, is not out of danger yet. but it is thought by those tha know her best that her strong constitu tion may conquer her disease. Contractor James F. Levi has in creased the pay of the working mer | who are quarrying stone for the Brfdg man mansion 40 per cent M. D. Wells has drilled several hun dred feet into the ground in tue hop of finding flowing we'll He will dril | 1,0U0 feet if necessary.
 George Bushnell has been offered $2O, 900 for his house and farm, but is understood that he has refused tn | offer
Connecticut western news., 1895-09-26

Mrs E. E. Davis, of San Miguel. Cal. says: Il am trying in measure to re- pay the manufacturers of Cham berlaiD's 8 Cough Remedy for the great good their remedy has done me. For years 1 was constant sufferer from weak lungs and bronchial asthma. My rest at night was disturbed by hacking cough. so that felt miserable the greater part of the time. Many remedies recommend ed by friends were tried, none of which proved suitable to my case. did not experience any beneficial results until I began taking Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. After two bottles of the large size have been used I am pleased to state, my health is better than 1t has been for years. The soreness has left my lungs and chest and can breathe easily. It has done me SO much good that I want all who are suffering from lung troubles, as I was, to give it . trial" For sale by druggists and deal CTS everywhere.
Connecticut western news., 1895-09-26
FALLS VILLAG H.

H. O. Rowley, of Sharon, was in town Friday.
 Everyone who planted potatoes last spring, from garden to 8 two-acre piece, speaks of the large yield.
 Miss E. w. Greenwood preached from the pulpit of the M. E. church Sunday.
 J Mundry has finished job, taking nearly four months of painting. for U. H. Miner, who has had every building on both his places, also the blacksmith shop, painted.
 Mrs o B. Maltbie is having her dwelling house and the old office re- painted
 Walter Kellogg began the job of talk ing down the east part of Mir Miners building, which includes portion of Cady's meat market. Charles Andrus has given up the meat business, DO longer wishing to en- gage in that line of trade. Ground was broken for the new bank Monday
 James Ensign and George Wickwire succeed Chas Andrus in the meat mar ket business and began Monday. Robert Bloomer has secured situa- tion in Waterbury and left for that city Monday.
 Wolfe's Comet Band played at the reunion of the veterans at Lakeville Wednesday. Invitations are out announcing the wedding of Miss Bertha M Wickwire and Mir John Kisselbrack at the Con- gregational church here Oct. 9th at three o'clock p m. J. Leroy Emmons, who has sung in Boston choirs, held the initial singing school meeting Tuesday evening of this 1 week at the Congl church.
Connecticut western news., 1895-09-26
Litchfleld County Missionary Meeting.

The annual meeting of the Woman's Auxiliaries, Mission circles and other or ganizations in Litchfield county, which contribute to the Womsn's Board of Missions, will be held at New Milford Wednesday, Oct. End. The morning session will be devoted to practical pa. perr from some of the brightest women of the "New Haven Branch, ,and to con ferences. both for the anxiharies and for the young peoples department. In these conferences there will be reports from the local organizations and infor- mal discussion of methods. which it is expected will be of great value to the societies and to missionary committees of the Y. P. 8. O. E.
 The afternoon session will be of more 1 interest to the general public, which is invited to be present. Missionery ad- dresses are promised from Miss Susie E. Tyler, of Natal, South Africa, and Arthur B. Williams, Jr., of Scranton, Pa, leader of the Yale Volunteer Band, who is identified with the students movement. Miss Tyler, though educa- ted in this country, was born in Natal. being the daughter of Rev Josiah Tyler D. D., one of the pioneer missionaries of the American board. and has herself done missionary service at her fathers station and in the Umzumbe Home school. Her topic will be "How the Gospel is preached among the Zulns. '
 Mrs Mary Geikie Adam, of Canaan, is expected back from England iu time to preside at this meeting and to execute the duties of her office as one of the county vice-presidents of the New Hav en branch. .z=.....r
Connecticut western news., 1895-09-26
W EST GOSH EN.

The second quarterly conference for this charge was held at Cornwall Centre Sunday, Rev J. W. Beach presiding. Some from this Church attended, there being on service here.
 Mrs A. B. Dickinson is visiting her daughters in New Haven and North field.
 Mrs Adaline Miner is spending few weeks with herason in Torrington.
 Mrs F. Newcomb, of New Haven. spent Sunday with her parents here.
 Miss Allie Ransom, of Winsted, is visiting at L. R. -Ransom's.
 Parties from Amenia, N. r., are stop ping at G. $. Hsmmond's for few days.
 J. D. Barton is drawing coal from Lltchfield to individuals in West Goshen,
Connecticut western news., 1895-09-26
An Interesting Book.

"The Congregational Church, Salis- bury. Conn.,, l744-l894" is the title of volume of 100 or more pages giving a complete record of said Church during said period, also recording in full the addresses and entire proceedings of the very interesting meeting of the 1bOth Anniversary held Nov. 23, 1894.
 This volume was compiled by the Rev John Calvin Goddard. in compli- ance with the request of a number of the leading citizens of Salisbury. It includes town history as we'll as church history because both are interwoven or identified with each other. It gives sketches and portraits of all the pastors and deacons of the Church since its organization. In short it is an exceed ingly interesting volume. Rev J. 0. Goddard, Salisbury, Conn, will send a cloth bound copy postpaid to any ad. dress for sl or a paper bound copy for 30 cents
Connecticut western news., 1895-09-26
HIM E ROCK.

s P. Ensign is in Unionville thls week.
 Richard Barnum returned to New Haven Wednesday.
 A number from here attended the re- union exercises in Lakeville yesterday and report an interesting time.
 W. J Patterson has moved into the house recently occupied by Robt Wylie.
 Fred Walton has obtained situation in South Norwalk and left for that place last week.
 Mrs H. W. Tarrant and children have returned home from Stamford. Mrs Tarrant's mother will spend the winter here.
 Ninety eight degrees was the highest the thermometer registered here dur tug the few days of hot weather recent ly.
Connecticut western news., 1895-09-26
20. Address, Chapinyille, Conn.
nIsTRIoT Of Salisbury ss. Probate Court II Bent Q4th i9Q5

nIsTRI0T of Salisbury ss. Probate Court, iI Sept. 24th, 1895.
 Estate of samuel 8. Robbins, late of Ss.lis- bury, in said district. deceased.
 Upon application ot George B. Burrall, Mill ton M. Robbins and David Y. Hollister, ,exccu. tors of the will and codIcils thereto of saId deceased, praying for an order to sell the fol- lowing described real estate belonging to sall etitr, to wit: That certain parcel of land in said Slishury, lying ou the westerly aide of tho highway leading from Laksvils 10 Town Hill, commonly known as Wildwood being all ihai portion of tho Wheeler 'nrm, so-called, lying on the westerly side of said highway, bounded northerly by land of the Connecticut fchool of Imbecllee aas tsrly by sai1 highway; sout erly by lands of the Hotchkiss School Association, and westerly by Lake Wonohscopomoc, containing 65 acres of land more or less, with II dwelling house and outbuildings thereon standing, 1t 1 Ia
 Ordered, thnt said application he heard and determined at the Probate once in Salisbury ] in said district, on ihe 5th day of Octob~t I A. D. 1895 at nine o'clock in the forenoon, and that notice be given Of the pendency of said application and the time and place of hearing thereon, by publishing the same once in some newspaper having n circulation in said district at least ono week before the date of said hearing.
 Atteet; DONALD T. wARSrR, Judge. !.
Connecticut western news., 1895-09-26
Where AImanacs Go.

A canvass was made of twenty drug stores in Philadelphia to see how they handled circulars sent to them for dis tribution. Over four tons of fine print ing was bought up at the uniform rate of one quarter cent a pound. The lot included over 5000 almanacs. How does this strike you. MT Advertiser?- The Philadelphia Sun.-Yea, verify, those four tons of advertising matter would have been read, instead of be- ing sold for one-qusrter cent pound. had they been printed in newspapers instead of being printed as circulars aud almanacs.
Connecticut western news., 1895-09-26
SALISBURY.

Rev Mir Griswold of Sparon, preached in St. Johns church Sunday.
 Miss Fannie Holder spent Sunday at her home from Norfolk.
 Mir and Mrs Henry Pratt. of Chappe- qua, N. r., spent few days at his mothers.
 Chas. Barton, of Boston, visited his brother. E. Barton, last week.
 Miss Jennie Marston spent Sunday with friends in Copake.
 Two representatives of the Christian Endeavor society attended the conven- ton at Wipsted last week and brought home the banner, having ob- tained the best per centage for regular attendance.
Connecticut western news., 1895-09-26
NORFOLK.

OH Peck went to New York on Tues day to meet his sister and husband, John Swain and wife, who have just ar rived from their extended European wedding tour.
 Last Saturday Mrs. Dr. Dennis clos- ed the Home of Rest" for the season. It has been used this season mostly for the Salvation army.
 Roy Landon left town for Union col lege on Wednesday, where he will hn- ish his college course.
 The boys played tennis on Saturday for the $7 racquet. and it was won by Seth Mosely of New Haven.
 Egbert T. Butter is having his house paipted pure white again and 1t looks finely.
 Horace B. Knapp and wife return to their home here the first of next month Mir. Knapp is quite feeble but still is able to ride ont these warm days. MT Kenyon of Colchester, died at Ralph I. Crissey's on Tuesday of last week, while on his visit here. Funeral on Thursday, Rev. Mir. DePeu officist- | ing. He was taken to Colchester for l burial.
 Prof A. E. Hurst is expected Octo- Der 1st to resume his duties at the gy m nasium.
 The Express company finished theil free delivery on the 2Oth, so we are back on the old plan. | Mrs Charles Johnson and son. Philo men, are visiting at Dalton, Mass., Miss | Marion having just returned from there I to resume her studies at the kobblni school.
 Miss Mabel Brown has entered thu young ladies' seminary at Simsbury, ,ant left for there on Monday.
 Mir Word worth. principal of thu Cheshire high school, spent Sunday il town.
 The stone for the Bridgman mansion is being cut here instead of iuLakeville as at first, as the shipping here dana ged the blocks by breaking etc. Tn work is progressing rapidly now:
 The ladies' sewing society met at tn Chapel on Wednesday p. m., the be ginning of their winters work.
 The usual large number from her are to attend the Great Harrington falr
 The Misses Talcott. of Morristown. N J.. who have occupied the O'Neil cot tage each eummer for the past thre years, have stored their goods here, a their term has expired there and the intend returning again next season. The Whitney family have returned t New Haven and Prof. H. W. Garter ha moved from his cottage to the Robbin house again.
 George Atwood went to New Have to enter Yale on Wednesday.
 Miss Alice Persons, of Sandisfield Mass. has entered the Robbins schoe this fall term.
 Mrs G. W. Scoville has been visltin in Darien, her former home.
Connecticut western news., 1895-09-26
The Winsted Union.

The 25th annual conference of the Winsted Union Y. P. s. O. E. was held last Friday at the Second Congregation al church in Winsted. About 175 dele- gates were present from Winsted. Col insville, Canton, Norfolk. Canaan, Colebrook, Barkhamsted, Torrington and other towns. There are more than twenty societies in this union. with a total membership of about 400O. The program was an interesting one and included several addresses, and talks upon various topics. In the evening the delegates attended the temperance rally at the Opera House.
Connecticut western news., 1895-09-26

Mrs s. A. Kell, of Pomona, Cal, had the bad luck to sprain her ankle. Il tried several liniments," she gays, 'but was not cured until I used Chamber lain's Pain Balm. That remedy cured me and I take pleasure in recommend ing it and testifying to it's efficacy. !" This medicine is also of great value for rheumatism, lame back, pains in the chest, pleurisy and all deep-seated and muscular pains. For sale by druggists and dealers everywhere.
Connecticut western news., 1895-09-26
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 a trial, as it is guaranteed and trial bottles are free at w. H. Camps drug store. Regular sizes, Soc and S1 %.
Connecticut western news., 1895-09-26
Take & Hint From MarY.
From Printers Tall

From Printers Talk. Mary had little lamb;
 You do not look surprised; Of course you don't, for Mary has Been widely advertised. And something you may learn from this If you are not a clam; You can be just as widely known As Mary and her lamb. Your name can be household word, And you be known 90 well, That folks will confidently buy The things you have to sell. And when you once have got yourself Into the cheering rays Of the sunlight Of publicity,
 Ycu bet your lie it pays.
Connecticut western news., 1895-09-26
"Barry" Has Returned.

The Rev Dr T. H. Baragwanath. pastor of Jane Street Church. New York city, returned from Europe on Tuesday. the 10th inst. He says that everything is all right over on the other side of the Herring Pond. He re- ports that the fish in the Atlantic are we'll fed, and that he contributed iber- ally in thst direction. He is to give the Centenary Epworth League lec- ture on his travels some time this fall or winter. Herald.
Connecticut western news., 1895-09-26
Honor The Young Men.
fMillerton Telegram.l

It has been said that comparatively few of Nillerton's men attend church service. This is true. There are scores of good Christian men in this borough who seldom, if ever. attend religious meetings. They contribute largely in supporting the churches, but they have neglected going so long that they have become chronics in the matter. This can not be sad, however, of the young men of this place. There is not . re- spectablo young man in the place who is not church goer.